Category Archives: Travel

La Dolce Vita for Fabriholics

I am very anxious to open my Textile and Costume Tour up for registrations. I am nailing down the last few details for this unique tour to Italy, which I have been putting together over the last 8 years. (Delayed … Continue reading

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Colors of the Southwest

After spending a week immersing myself in the colors of the red rock canyons in Southwest Colorado, under our brilliant blue skies, I am back in the studio absolutely inspired by my week with 80 fellow textile artists. As you … Continue reading

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Hello from Gateway Canyon

This week I am finally attending the Alegre Retreat in Gateway Canyon in Southwest Colorado. This is something I’ve wanted to do for at least 15 years. 20 years ago I took a class with Katie Pasquini Masopust at Art … Continue reading

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Windy Weekend

We are in the middle of a windstorm here in Boulder, with gusts up to 100 mph which is a little nerve-wracking. This is exactly the kind of weather we had a couple years ago when a fire swept into … Continue reading

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Multitudes

I’ve been on a quest for 35 years. My goal is to fill out my stash with every color, every shade and tint and hue and value so that when I need something for a project, it is (somewhere) on … Continue reading

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Spring Chocolate Sale

Well, the time has come to clear out our Artisan Chocolates for the season, and I know from experience they go fast. Place your order now for 30% off. If you order 5 chocolate bars and a spool of thread, … Continue reading

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I’m in a SemiQuincentennial Mood

When you receive this email, I’ll be flying back from Washington DC, where I attended the opening reception for ‘Sewn in America – Making-Meaning-Memory’ at the DAR Museum. My quilt ‘Stardust Mothers’ is hanging in this exhibit, next to a … Continue reading

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This Land

Tonight I’d like to feature an artwork from QuiltCon that was made by a group of students at the Marylhurst School in Portland Oregon. It won a 1st Place ribbon in the Youth category, and their teacher Jessica Bernert deserves … Continue reading

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Daylight Savings & 25 Year Anniversary

This weekend we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary since eQuilter.com started in our home here in Boulder. We still live in the same house, and it is just one mile down the road from our 5-year old new warehouse building. … Continue reading

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The Power of Purple

Thank you for supporting our family-owned business.Together, with your help, we have raised over $2 million to help those in need. A little less than 20 years ago, on election night, I was at the awards ceremony in Houston. Outside … Continue reading

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