Category Archives: Color

Modern Creativity & Egyptian Revival

Last night we had a few inches of snow before I left the office which caught me by surprise. As I drove home in the dark, squinting through the icy windshield to the dark road, I realized that my headlights … Continue reading

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Happy February!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, perhaps you are whipping up a crafty confection this week for the object of your affections. Sometimes an embellished stitched handmade card is most appreciated by a significant other. However, if you wish … Continue reading

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What’s Your Color?

Someone was recently asking me to speak to their group about Color Theory, confusing my background in Color Trend Forecasting. But actually what I am even more interested in sharing, is the concept of Color Intuition. You may be familiar … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Kaleidoscope Garden

This quick-and-easy Free Quilt Pattern is a riot of color, set off by borders of crisp Black and White Gingham Checks. Summer blossoms are exploding off the white background, giving the illusion of a lush 3-D garden in bright sunlight. … Continue reading

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Mail Order and the Holidays

This time of year many of us are ordering online and receiving packages. I had my own mailorder customer experience this week that drive me bonkers – and it reminded me why we start this business in the first place! … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Rooster Meadow

Tonight’s Free eQuilter Pattern features celebrated artist David Galchutt’s ‘Rooster Meadow’ collection displaying bright sunny colors adorned with floral mandalas. To make this 49″ x 64″ quilt pattern, you’ll start with the 24″ x 44″ framed panel, and add coordinating … Continue reading

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DecoBob Thread & Museum of Fine Arts

This week we are introducing a new line of DecoBob thread – the 80 weight cottonized poly thread from Wonderfil. This very fine but strong thread disappears into your quilt or applique – the right balance of delicacy and strength. … Continue reading

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Sewing & Fabric – The Fountain of Youth?

Today we received this delightful letter from longtime customer Jean, and I just had to share with you: “I am a senior citizen (I’m now 100) and live alone so like to keep myself busy so my brain will keep … Continue reading

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Thread Colors are like Candy!

After I left the fashion industry and found my way to the quilting world in 1990, I spent a few years taking quilt classes to learn some of the more advanced techniques. First I had to learn how to use … Continue reading

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When Quilters Gather…

Have you ever been to a dyeing party? It is somewhere between a quilting bee and a kindergarten finger-painting session….i.e. it is just about the most fun you can have with a bucket! This party quilt was made by Taiwanese … Continue reading

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