Cut Loose Press patterns are Checker exclusives and available to quilt shops to showcase notions. Â Since they are Checker exclusives, they will never be sold in any chains. Â They are personalized for each shop; printed on protected paper so they can not be copied; and are reasonably priced. Â What is not to love about this [...]
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Crazy quilt blocks have never been easier! Â Use this set of templates developed by Karen Montgomery to cut five different shapes which can all be cut from a 10″ square or a 6″ strip. Â A block consists of one A; one B; two C’s; and one D. Â The A and B are cut from the [...]
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Summer is approaching quickly. Â Children will be out of school and parents – and grandparents – are looking for projects to keep them busy! Â Why not offer a selection of doll clothes patterns and books? Â We have quite a selection that fit the ever popular 18″ dolls.
Vanilla House has created a very simple dress that [...]
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Posted in Class Ideas on Feb 11th, 2013 No Comments »
You never know who is going to walk through the door at Checker on any given day. Â And, sometimes that person makes memories that will effect shops for a lifetime. Â We experienced just such an occasion recently – and those participants will never be the same!
Judy Niemeyer is a legend in our industry and was [...]
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Posted in Class Ideas, Demos on Dec 31st, 2012 No Comments »
This week is the beginning of the New Year – and everyone, including your customers -are making resolutions. Â Every quilter wants to finish UFO’s (unfinished objects). Â In many cases, that means binding quilts. Â This is the one step in quilting that many quilter’s hate but it doesn’t have to be so hard!!!
To research this article, [...]
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This one is short and sweet – and for shop owners only!
Checker Distributors Website: Â www.checkerdist.com
Checker Distributors has created the best website in the industry! Â This site includes over 100,000 products – a shop owner’s dream! Â You can also view video demonstrations of many of the products.
Creative Grids USA Website: Â creativegridsusa.com
This site showcases all of [...]
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Posted in Class Ideas, Rulers on Dec 24th, 2012 No Comments »
Helen Robinson is the very talented sister of Jenny Pedigo and has used her Curve Ruler to create more traditional designs – that have a definite twist! Â They both have totally different styles – so much so that I could look at all of the patterns and tell who did what! Â That is the true [...]
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Posted in Class Ideas on Dec 24th, 2012 No Comments »
It is the Christmas season and all of us are “wrapped” up in decorating, cooking, shopping, and entertaining. Â It is also the season for “I wish” or “I need” – but it is too late to do anything about it…..You know the feeling:
Everyone is coming to my house to make cookies – I wish I [...]
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Posted in Class Ideas on Dec 10th, 2012 No Comments »
In this class, your customers will learn:
Create a “Quilt as You Go” Placemat
Try the Pre-Cut Bosal Placemats
Learn How to Cut a Bias Binding
Hold that Binding in Place with Fusible Thread
Start with a great Cut Loose Press pattern by Margaret Travis of Eazy Peazy Quilts….
Item #CLPMTR002 Â Retail $3.99
Use the fusible oval placemats by Craf-Tex. Â These placemats [...]
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Posted in Class Ideas on Dec 10th, 2012 No Comments »
Time is at a premium and if you want your customers to spend time taking a class, they have to know that it is worth it! Â Place mats are a great way to teach techniques.. Â This time we will make four place mats and learn how to:
Stack, cut and rotary cut four place mats at [...]
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