Monthly Archives: October 2011

Klingons and Wizards

Today Sophie and I went to MileHiCon for the first time. It is a SciFi/Fantasy Fan conference, and from the moment we walked in Sophie had a giant grin on her face as we mingled with Vulcans and Klingons, Steampunk … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Warm and Fuzzy

Now that we've had our first real frost here, and the trees are dropping flurries of golden and red leaves, it is time to bring up a very serious topic… FLANNEL! Do you live in Flannel Country? Do you measure … Continue reading

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Dreams Can Come True

One of the things I love about being in this industry is watching a newcomer experience the vast abundance of visual stimulation, eye candy, and creative genius that flows constantly through textile and quilt design. There are so many great … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Lets Play Dress Up!

Over the last several years, I have been amazed at how the popularity of the holiday Halloween has grown. It used to be just kids putting together clever costumes and trick-or-treating, young adults assembling witty costumes and going to parties, … Continue reading

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Snow on the High Peaks

  Yesterday we woke up to our first fall view of snow on the high Rocky Mountain peaks. This morning we had snow on the top of the Boulder foothills, and slushy rain most of the day. I just got … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – What a Great Idea!

  How often do you see something truly unique, stop in your tracks, and appreciate the effort someone has put into making the world a more beautiful and interesting place? Last week I took Mom up to the mountains on … Continue reading

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