Checker Newsletter

Then there are quilts!   I love these quilts – and even better – so does my daughter!  Terry designs projects that appeal to both audiences without forcing either one of us outside of our comfort zones.
Stash Stars
This quilt incorporates a technique that makes this the perfect beginner quilt.  The flying geese star points [...]

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Summertime….and the quilting is easy….
Let’s face it – in the summer, our customer base changes.  School teachers are home – along with the students.  Snowbirders have returned to their nests, etc. so you need to plan some classes that provide instant gratification.
These top 20 patterns meet that requirement…
Why not switch gears and teach a clothing [...]

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I love everything that Lisa Bonjean of Primitive Gatherings does – and her new book is no exception!  My personal rule of thumb is that I buy a book if there are at least four projects that I like.  This book blew that theory out of the water!  A picture is worth a thousand words….
Summer [...]

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This article is the second in a series that shares how to sell Christmas fabric all year long!  The order of the projects is up to you.  If you have a lot of fabric left, choose projects that require a lot of fabric early in this monthly series.  If you have bits and pieces, choose [...]

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This one is short and sweet – and for shop owners only!
Checker Distributors Website:  www.checkerdist.com
Checker Distributors has created the best website in the industry!  This site includes over 100,000 products – a shop owner’s dream!  You can also view video demonstrations of many of the products.
Creative Grids USA Website:  creativegridsusa.com
This site showcases all of [...]

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The Fairfield booth at Quilt Market was the talk of the event and definitely was worthy of the “Most Creative” award!  The staff created a fantasy garden made entirely of batting – a quilter’s version of the Rose Parade!  Enjoy a tour in pictures.  The first pic is the entrance – which begins the magical [...]

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Thanks to all of our vendors who were so willing to share their knowledge and expertise with all of our customers at our Open House.  It truly was a magical week-end.  For the vendors and us, it was like going away to camp for the week-end!  We made friendships and connections that will last a [...]

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School Houses have become so popular that we have made them a two day event – which means the entire Open House is a two day event.  The vendors are setting up on Saturday so you will be able to visit with them, attend school houses, and shop to your hearts content Sunday AND Monday.
Sunday, [...]

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Dream World extensions for sewing machines have always been a hit – and now they are available through Checker as a drop ship item!  Check out our website to see the complete list of machine sizes.  (They are custom made to fit each model):   http://www.checkerdist.com/products/search?v=D766

When you are ordering these tables for your customers,you MUST order [...]

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If you are a fan of Nancy Halvorsen, you know she celebrated the birth of her grandchildren with the release of a fabric line and book:  Winsome Baby.

Item #ATH532  $18.00
Luckily, I had grandchildren around the same time so I have been able to incorporate her designs into gifts for my own little ones as well. [...]

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