Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 48
Now that our industry is starting to emerge from the totally immersive Facemask-Sewing era, we are starting to see some new trends emerging. Finally!
I just got off Zoom with the Canadian Quilt Association, giving a presentation about quilt trends. For those of us in the deepest part of Winter, we are definitely looking for some energizing joyous ideas and images to propel us into creativity, as we hopefully start to emerge from the pandemic.
COLOR is a big part of that thirsting for visual inspiration, and you’ll see that exressed in the collections we are bringing to you this month. We are introducing the colorful patterns of Australian quilt designer Kim McLean this week, whose vibrant quilts are made with Kaffe Fassett fabrics. There is an intense group of Kim McLean fans who hang out on the Kaffe Facebook page, sharing their love of these complex detailed patterns.
This weekend we are getting some bone-chilling temps – high of 10 degrees and lows of -10 degrees. Brrr! Good time to stay indoors, sip hot tea, and QUILT!
Next weekend on Feb 21 eQuilter is sponsoring an online showing of the award-winning documentary film “The Condor and the Eagle” for friends and customers of eQuilter. The film is being presented by donation only, so it is available to everyone to view.
Kathy Price, the director of Mission of Love (one of our 7 charities) will join me on a discussion panel afterwards, along with 2 of the indigenous protagonists from the film. We do hope to raise funds for Mission of Love, Earthworks, and the filmmakers.
This is something that is very near and dear to my heart…for the indigenous communities, waterways and wilderness being poisoned by extractive industries. The first time I saw the film I was blown away, and I am so grateful we can share this with you. Feel free to share the documentary link with others.
Online Lecture Calendar:
Feb 18-22 – Virtual QuiltCon. eQuilter is a Gold sponsor.Feb 18-22 – Virtual QuiltCon. eQuilter is a Gold sponsor.
Feb 21 – The Condor & The Eagle – Film Screening for eQuilter customers and friends. REGISTER HERE.
Early March – SAQA Color Interview with Martha Sielman
March 13 – Rocky Mountain Quilt Association – online lecture
with hope for the future,
Luana and Paul
