by Shelly Stokes, Founder and Creative Mentor One of the students in the Totally Textured online course asked for advice on choosing Paintstik colors for a piece of fabric. Now, I have to admit that I usually “go with my gut” — choosing colors by instinct rather than some set plan. And that’s not terribly […]
Warm Wishes for the Holidays
by Shelly Stokes, Founder and Creative Mentor Christmas Candle photo courtesy of Creative Commons As we pause to enjoy Christmas and the Holiday Season, I want to send you my warmest thanks for being a part of the Cedar Canyon Community. May your travels be safe, your happiness be a blessing to your family and […]
Shelly’s Designs – Day 6-8
by Shelly Stokes, Founder and Creative Mentor The first week with my 30 Days of Design Magic group have been nothing short of amazing. It is so thrilling to see beautiful designs coming in from all over the world. As I sort through the photos piling up in my Inbox, I’m learning more and more […]
Postal Shipping is Back
by Shelly Stokes, Founder and Creative Mentor I am happy to announce that postal shipping is back! Now you have a choice of delivery methods when you place an order through our Online Store. Unfortunately, US Shipments will be sent by Standard Post, with expected delivery in 2-8 days, depending on your location. International Customers […]
You Are Truly Amazing!
by Shelly Stokes, Founder and Creative Mentor I’m taking some time off over the holidays, but I want to pass along a special message that is really important as we head into the new year. You are an amazing person. Yes, I am talking to YOU. We have a tradition of making New Year’s resolutions […]
Show Us Your Stuff! [Call for Submissions]
Got an idea? Tell me about it! I posted this call for entries / submissions in the Cedar Canyon Online E-zine in June. There’s still time to submit your ideas and potentially see them in print. What Are You Doing With Rubbing Plates? I’m working on a new book project that will feature a bunch […]
Free Project: Wreath Quilt
If you’ve picked up your copy of the Quilting Arts Gifts issue, you’ve probably seen our ad featuring a Wreath quilt. (Our ad is right inside the back cover – very easy to find!) I wanted to give a gift to each you this holiday season, so I’ve posted the instructions for the Wreath Quilt on our Learning Center page. The pattern is listed under Downloadable Lessons and is also posted on the DesignMagic Resources Page.
It’s a wrap – heading home from Bernina U
It has been a busy week here in Orlando at Bernina University. We opened the Merchant Mall at 7:30 am yesterday so the dealers could do their last minute shopping. (That was a bit early after a couple of leisurely mornings… yikes!) I had a lovely spot in the hall with great neighbors, so it […]
Fun at Bernina U
I’m in lovely Orlando for Bernina University, the annual training event for Bernina dealers. Most of the dealers are from the US, but a number of Canadian and other international dealers also made the trip. I’m an exhibitor in the Bernina Store area — it’s like a mini trade show that features a number of […]
We survived Houton Quilt Market!
The Houston Quilt Market ended just 2 short weeks ago and we are still shipping orders as fast as can — so we’ll call it a huge success. It was fun, it was exciting, and it was exhausting! I was blessed to have Susan Stein and Nancy Kazlauckas with me on this trip, and I […]
On break for Quilt Market
I’m off to Houston on Thursday for International Quilt Market. With classes to teach and very long days on the convention floor, I don’t expect to have much time for blogging until we get settled in again after market. (And then I hope to take a short vacation!) Fall Market will be an exciting show […]
