A Trunk Show of Itty Bitty’s – Part Two

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Penny Haren

You may have noticed that there are a lot of triangles in many of Lisa’s mini quilts. Why not create them with her specially designed triangle paper.

My favorite? She designed triangle paper for Charm squares! If you sell 5″ pre-cuts, you NEED to have these displayed right next to them – along with some of the patterns that support them! She even adjusts the width of the seam allowance for the smaller sizes. That is when you know you are working with a true professional! When quilting products are designed by quilters – for quilters everyone wins!

1/2″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-228 Retail $7.00
3/4″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-227 Retail $7.00
1″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-226 Retail $7.00
1-1/2″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-225 Retail $7.00

Prefer to work with larger pieces and strips? Lisa has that covered too!

1/2″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-212 Retail $7.00
3/4″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-213 Retail $7.00
1″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-214 Retail $7.00
1-1/4″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-215 Retail $7.00
1-1/2″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-216 Retail $7.00
1-3/4″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-217 Retail $7.00
2″ Finished Triangle Paper – Item #PRI-218 Retail $7.00

Don’t miss these add-on sales! Display them with your pre-cuts and they will sell themselves!

A Trunk Show of Itty Bitty’s – Part One

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Penny Haren

When Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings said that Spring Market should be called “Mini-apolis”, she wasn’t kidding! Her Itty Bitty rulers are selling like hotcakes and we now have all of the patterns that support them in stock.

Item #CGRPRG1 Retail $14.95

Item #CGRPRG2 Retail $15.95

If you are trying to choose which one your customers will choose, don’t! Everyone is buying both – and not blinking an eye! And when you see the miniature patterns that support them you will see why! Just look at these….

Four Dozen

Item #PRI450 Retail $8.00

Primitive Star

Item #PRI358 Retail $7.00

Item #PRI359 Retail $10.00

Snowball Table Runner

Item #PRI369 Retail $6.00

Great Grandpa

Item #PRI377 Retail $8.00

Back in Time

Item #PRI382 Retail $8.00

Penny Candy

Item #PRI393 Retail $9.00

Surrounded

Item #PRI396 Retail $9.00

Summer Love

Item #PRI439 Retail $8.00

Tutti Frutti

Item #PRI444 Retail $10.00

Tiny Tears

Item #PRI449 Retail $9.00

Little Buds

Item #PRI188 Retail $8.00

Sue’s Stars

Item #PRI199 Retail $8.00

Broken Dishes

Item #PRI308 Retail $7.00

Lisa’s Flower Garden

Item #PRI316 Retail $25.00

Pinwheel Garden

Item #PRI331 Retail $8.00

Garden Baskets

Item #PRI319 Retail $14.00

Colfax County

Item #PRI354 Retail $10.00

Set up a display of rulers, patterns and triangle paper. Yes – she has triangle paper too. Read on….

The Quick Trim just got a Big Sister!

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Penny Haren

The original Creative Grids Quick Trim & Circle ruler measures 3 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ and has become a staple in every sewing room. It draws circles up to 22″.

Item #CGRMT1 Retail $17.45

We have had many requests for a larger version with the same classic features. The Quick Trim & Circle Ruler XL is now in stock and available!

Item #CGRMT5 Retail $24.95

This XL version measures 4-1/2″ x 24-1/2″ and creates circles up to 46″.

Both rulers include our patented Turn-a-Round feature as well as all of the markings of a traditional Creative Grids ruler. White 45 degree angle lines cross at the 1/4 inch line, and are printed on both sides of the ruler. Use these lines to cut binding and border strips perfectly as well as cut and trim flying geese units. Use the holes drilled in the center to draw circles.

“Eclipse” is the perfect companion pattern. Create a dramatic impact in just a few hours.

Item #TQC337 Retail $8.50

I love this quilt and immediately started thinking of additional possibilities. Why not do a version in the new Frozen fabrics? Can you just picture Olaf peaking out of that circle? Or why not make it for a wedding gift and frame a picture of the bride and groom within the circle? It measures 60″ x 72″ so it is destined to be the go-to cuddle quilt!

“Radiance” is created with 8″ x 16″ flying geese units. Talk about being able to make a quilt in an afternoon! And you actually get a bonus quilt. Use the cut-aways to create a unique quilt back (pattern included).

Item #TQC339 Retail $8.50

Or, refer to this Cut Loose Press pattern to sew together angled strips to create a unique shower curtain.

Item #CLPKMO008

Or, sew Baby Diva…

Item #CLPKMO007

Or, make a striking table runner with either ruler…

Item #TQC338 Retail $8.50

Or, use this ruler in its simplest form and cut 4 1/2″ strips to sew to the strip sets created with your 2 1/2″ pre-cuts. However you choose to use it, it will become a staple in your sewing room as well.

Creative Grids Itty Bitty Eights are here!

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Penny Haren

You asked – we answered – well, actually Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings answered…but we were smart enough to listen….so here goes….

Many of you were looking for a ruler with defined eighth inch markings. And you wanted to be able to cut precise pieces when working in miniature. When Lisa approached us about doing a ruler series for minis, she provided the perfect solution – Itty Bitty Eights!

A 3″ x 7″ Rectangle:

Item #CGRPRG1 Retail $14.95

A 6″ Square:

Item #CGRPRG2 Retail $15.95

The eighth inch lines are represented with dashed white and black markings – which show up on light AND dark fabrics. The whole inch markings are dashed as well so you have total visibility when placing the ruler on the fabric. Precision cutting is guaranteed.

Lisa has designed two miniature quilts as CLP’s that are darling – and are a great way to introduce your customers to the new markings on these rulers!

Item #CLPLBN001

Item #CLPLBN002

Lisa has over 20 patterns that use mini blocks that work beautifully with this ruler. Here is just a taste:

Tackle Box Mini

Item #PRI471 Retail $7.00

Anchor Point Mini

Item #PRI475 Retail $7.00

Or why not host a charm square exchange and demonstrate Camp Randall. This is a full sized quilt that is fun to make and your customers will love it.

Item #PRI386 Retail $9.00

Cam, a member of the CGR design team, is obsessed with this quilt and can’t wait to start it!

We now carry ALL of the Primitive Gatherings patterns and triangle paper. Visit our website to see the entire collection: //www.checkerdist.com/search/ALL?link=1&vendor_num=B045

There is simply too much for one article so look forward to next week…

Geese Migrations – In Stock Soon

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Penny Haren

Everyone is anxiously awaiting the release of the first book by Quiltworx – and saying that Judy and Judel nailed it is an understatement!

Book: Item #JNQ150P Retail $34.95
Foundation Papers: Item #CJNQ001P Retail $32.00

As a coffee table book, the photography is perfection!

But, let’s face it, we are quilters – and dream of making every project in the book! The concept is simple. Quiltworx designed several 6″ paper-pieced foundations – including stars and flying geese. Then, they asked their certified shops to design a project using them. The result? 27 breathtaking quilts designed by shop owners and 2 by Judy and Judel.

The book includes layouts, yardage requirements and general paper-piecing instructions for all 29 projects. Then Quiltworx created foundation packages for each one. These are already in stock – the book is at the printers and will be available before Market!

Here are more sneak peaks:

Swirling Geese

Item #CJNQ027P Retail $14.00

Cabin Comforts

Item #CJNQ008P Retail $34.00

Circling the Sun

Item #CJNQ007P Retail $14.00

Southern Comfort

Item #CJNQ026P Retail $30.00

These six inch foundations are the perfect way to introduce customers to Judy’s techniques. She doesn’t just paper-piece. She has devised methods to make her quilts easy to attain – even for beginners. But, as a shop owner, you have to make your customers BELIEVE that they can do it.

Visit our website to see all of the foundation projects: //www.checkerdist.com/products/JNQ150P?

Since this book is not going to be re-printed, we want to make sure we order enough copies to meet your needs. Please pre-order so our buyer can fill your order immediately!

Clothing with a Bohemian Style

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Penny Haren

Striped Swallow Delights creates fashions straight out of the 70’s. For those of you who did NOT experience that generation first hand, there is a reason that these styles are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. They are flirty and fun!

These Coachella shorts are available in adult and children sizes. The adult version includes sizes from XS to XXL; two lengths; and three waist options – low, mid, and high. The children’s version includes sizes from 6 months to 12 years.

Item #SSD002 Retail $12.00

Item #SSD001 Retail $10.00

Your little princess will love these trimmed in rickrack, lace, or any other trim on the market. Changing the trim changes the look of the outfit in an instant!

But every princess needs a gown – and this one includes instructions for knee-length as well as maxi. Change the bodice – or add texture with a product like Texture Magic to create a new look in minutes. And, in this case, the back is as pretty as the front.

Item #SSD003 Retail $10.00

If you start now, your princess could be rocking this maxi tonight!

Its all about the Strips, bout the strips…

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Penny Haren

Strips come in other widths besides 1 1/2″ and 2 1/2″. But no matter what width the strip, sewing strip sets and then cutting them into units reduces sewing time drastically – and after seeing these quilts, what is not to love?

Item #B1266T Retail $24.99

The cover quilt is easy to piece – and looks like a modern stained glass. The crisp, clear lines are simply beautiful!

Treble and Bass is a great masculine quilt – but if you change the colors, it could be feminine and fun. Why not continue the piano key look into the machine quilting?

Rogue also has a masculine flair that could be pieced in a day.

Journeys would make any puzzle enthusiast smile…

Flair and Crooked Path show how Susan’s designs look in bright, crisp colors….

Asian fabrics are beautiful as well….

Why not expand your horizons and cut some strips up to 10 1/2″. It’s a brave new world…..

Modern Paper-Piecing at its Best

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Penny Haren

I LOVE this book! This is a new, refreshing approach to paper-piecing. Paper Pieced Modern has complete illustrated instructions for 13 paper-pieced quilts which will knock your socks off!

Item #11088 Retail $26.95

Sometimes I just need to keep my mouth shut and let the pictures speak for themselves – and this is one of those times….

Does this look like any paper-piecing you have ever seen??? And, look at this one – it would be a great quilt – and a spectacular surprise on the back!

This book is arriving this week so order it now.

Mug Rugs – Part Three

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Penny Haren

Buttermilk Basin offers a mug rug of the month pattern series that are simply adorable – and affordable! Why not display these patterns with the book and mugs? Better yet – why not kit them? Measuring 8″ x 13″ – and priced at just $6 per pattern, they could be kitted for the price of a standard pattern! Why not include a collection of the flosses that Stacy uses?

January

Item #BMB1133 Retail $6.00

Item #BMB1098 Retail $6.00

March

Item #BMB1099 Retail $6.00

April

Item #BMB1100 Retail $6.00

May

Item #BMB1101 Retail $6.00

June

Item #BMB1102 Retail $6.00

July

Item BMB1103 Retail $6.00

August

Item #BMB1104 Retail $6.00

September

Item #BMB1105 Retail $6.00

October

Item #BMB1106 Retail $6.00

November

Item #BMB1107 Retail $6.00

December

Item BMB1108 Retail $6.00

Why not display a sign offering to ship them each month? These would be great Secret Sis gifts – or suggest giving a mug, cookbook and a mug rug for a gift. Then mail the next seasonal edition each month? What a wonderful way to stay in touch!

Mugs as Gifts- Part Two

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Penny Haren

Why not display the Mug Meals (Item #071522) with a collection of mugs designed with quilters in mind? We have several to choose from….

These 16 ounce spatter ware versions from Quilt Happy come in five different colors.

Item #QH115-GR Retail $12.99
Item #QH115-RE (Red)
Item #QH115-PU (Purple)
Item #QH115-BA (Black)
Item #QH115-BL (Blue)

Who doesn’t love this sentiment?

Item #SCM001 Retail $16.00

Or these more whimsical versions….

Item #SCM002 Retail $16.00 (Teal)
Item #SCM003 Retail $16.00 (Magenta)

These mugs are do to arrive this week so order them now! Wouldn’t these mugs look great on a mug rug? We can make that happen too….

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Monthly Archives: April 2015

A Trunk Show of Itty Bitty’s – Part Two

A Trunk Show of Itty Bitty’s – Part One

The Quick Trim just got a Big Sister!

Creative Grids Itty Bitty Eights are here!

Geese Migrations – In Stock Soon

Clothing with a Bohemian Style

Its all about the Strips, bout the strips…

Modern Paper-Piecing at its Best

Mug Rugs – Part Three

Mugs as Gifts- Part Two