Monthly Archives: December 2014

Happy New Year!

Every year seems to rush by faster than the last year, but in the end it is just more water under the bridge…. Each year is full of opportunities to make a fresh start: Birthdays, the First Day of Spring, … Continue reading

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Snow and New Year Dreams

from Dec 27 eQuilter newsletter: My brother and his kids are visiting from Southern California, and I think they wished too hard for a White Christmas! It started snowing on Christmas afternoon and by Friday we had a record-setting 12" … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Snowy Owls

This very special eQuilter Free Pattern comes to you on Boxing Day, to celebrate the beauty of the winter holiday season. Our exclusive quilt design features the exquisitely detailed Snowy Owl collection 'Silent Flight' by wildlife artist James Meger. Whether … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

** from Boulder Colorado to our friends around the World *** Wishing you a blessed holiday with your loved ones today. Share Post:

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Creative Nudge – Snowy Retreat

*** Meanwhile, at the snowbound Winter Quilting Retreat…. Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we've no place to go Let Us Sew! Let Us Sew! Let Us Sew! The fabrics were piled … Continue reading

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Gifts of the Season

This weekend I am writing to you from the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston Texas. (Don't be jealous – it is cloudy, chilly and windy.) I am seeing our NASA/Engineers Without Borders friends tonight – rocket scientists and maybe an … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Princess Story

What is it about castles, princesses, unicorns and dragons? We just can't get enough of them…. in movies, books, fairytales…and fabric! The image above is a photo I took last year while visiting Glamis Castle in Scotland, where the Queen … Continue reading

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Test Run in the Studio, and Memorial

If you haven't had time to check out our videos from Houston, be sure to have a look this week! We now have 6 videos from the quilt festival and IQA exhibits, and the latest one features Portrait and Figurative … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Mardi Gras Magic

Let the Good Times Roll! This eye-popping eQuilter Free Pattern features the gorgeous Fabracadabra collection by quilt artist Paula Nadelstern. Paula's bold Mardi Gras color story takes you to the street party in New Orleans, and you'll be hearing Samba … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Kitties and Cookies

Holiday shopping sure has changed! I can go through almost my entire list, sitting in my jammies and slippers with the kitty on my lap and a cup of tea next to the keyboard. This leaves more time for baking … Continue reading

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