Posted in Display ideas on Jun 14th, 2010 6 Comments »
Potato Bags have become a new on-line craze. Â Baking a potato in an insulated bag – in the microwave – produces a perfect baked potato in a matter of minutes. Â The potatoes can be cut and fluffed with a fork. Â The skin – which contains so many of the nutrients – stays moist and soft. [...]
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Posted in Books, Display ideas on Apr 5th, 2010 1 Comment »
Feedsacks hold a special place in a quilter’s heart.  They were produced during the Great Depression and World War II – times in our history when women took charge – and behind the scenes, simply did what needed to be done.  Gloria Nixon’s new book “Feedsack Secrets” chronicles these fabrics.  She scoured magazines and newspapers and presents [...]
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What is not to love about Nancy Halvorsen? Â Â She is the whole package – designing beautiful fabrics that combine with great patterns to create one of a kind gifts. Â All of these elements come together in her new book and pattern line – Garden Song.
Item #ATH541B Â Retail $18.00
And, in typical “Nancy” style, she always [...]
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I have been planning my 2010 quilt show schedule for months it seems, and now that the new year is upon us, I am revising my classes and choosing new products to put into my vendor booth. Naturally my attention is focused on Quilting Machines and the new products used with them. I have designed [...]
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Posted in Display ideas on Dec 21st, 2009 No Comments »
Last week we talked about turning those red Christmas fabrics into Valentine Day treasures. Â This week we will turn those greens into St. Paddy’s Day heirlooms….or maybe just a quick gift for a friend. Â After all, in a few months, we will celebrate that drop of Irish blood in all of us. Â So pull out [...]
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Posted in Display ideas on Dec 14th, 2009 No Comments »
I know! Â You’ve been so busy at the shop that you haven’t had time to decorate your own house for Christmas – and now I’m talking about Valentine’s Day! Â But a little planning during the holiday lull will save you time and money next month!
The powers that be must have had quilt shops in mind [...]
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Let’s face it! Â By this time of year, our customers are busy making sure everyone in their life has the perfect holiday season so they don’t have much time to sew! Â They aren’t starting new projects. Â They are stopping in to get thread, buttons, backings and battings to finish those projects that are almost done!
But, [...]
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Posted in Display ideas on Nov 23rd, 2009 No Comments »
Oops!!! Â While we were all busy writing newsletters, teaching classes, and preparing for those fall shop hops – Thanksgiving and Christmas just snuck up on us! Â AND, Thanksgiving is late this year so there is less than a month between the two holidays.
What is a quilt shop to do??? Â Decorate and embrace it – of [...]
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If you are a shop owner, why should you care about an International Retail show? Â Because the most avid quilters attend these shows – and they are your best and most educated customers! Â These are the quilters who know fabric lines by manufacturer, authors by name, and schedule their vacations around quilt shows. Â These women [...]
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The wall calendars available this year are just spectacular! Â The photography is better than ever – and what a way to add some inspiration to any room! Â Why not consider giving a calendar to your friends – with the dates of all of the national quilt shows included. Â You can even list everyone’s birthdays for [...]
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