On the Way

My undoctored photo was taken at a stop along the route to Gateway, Colorado. I'm part of the Alegre Retreat, and now that I've landed, I am truly spoiled for  any other landscape, workshop room setup, dining choices, and suite if rooms. My guess is the class will be a great set of printers, and as happy as me.

 

Walk Among the Ruins

I was treated to a visit to Mesa Verde today by my hosts Linda, her husband Fred, and Pam. Both women were with me in class this week, and I got to share in their joy of living with such rich history around Mesa Verde in the Southwest corner of Colorado. A workout for both body and soul.

Lovely Lovely Week

Leeann is the owner and chief engineer at Stitch in Durango, Colorado. She hosted me for a three day workshop on Improvisatioal Design for her group -- 23 in all. Everything about this class was lovely -- the space, the town, and especially Leeann. If ever be in Durango, check out her top notch store. And thank you all!

Packing the Essentials

 

Agents must have a good time figuring out what I'm up to with quilts, fabric, rotary blades, rulers and such. I've paired the clothes down, even my kit bag. Just what I need for three days in Durango, Colorado. I'll be teaching at Stitch on Thursday, and just a door away from the quilt shop. Better leave room.

I'd Wear This If I Had It

The Colorado Art Museum's ethnographic art is pretty heady. This parka from 1950 is made by a St. Lawrence Island Yupik artist from Crested Auklet feathers, walrus intestine, leather and fur. For me, the placement of the feathers is just perfect. Almost polka dots!

Today's Goal -- The Front Range

The morning greets with this never ending width of mountain range from my hotel window in the suburbs of Denver. The goal was to set foot in the foothills. Just to say I was there.