Posted in Demos, Quick Gifts on Dec 17th, 2012 No Comments »
Many of you have fallen in love with the Craf-Tex placemats that are fusible on both sides. Â These are great foundations because they don’t have to be quilted at all – talk about instant gratification! Â Many designers saw the versatility of this product and have designed projects specifically for them. Â To see the original and [...]
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I fell in love with these ironing caddies when a student brought one to a class. Â And I am thrilled to announce that Checker is now carrying them. Â It comes in three different sizes – all of them are due in stock by the middle of next month. Â This should definitely be a class on [...]
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It’s summertime and the living is, well, colorful! Â Purses and cotton skirts should be on display in every quilt shop – and these pre-made flowers are the perfect embellishment. Â They are reasonably priced so your customers can trim their favorite creation for the price of some designer buttons. Â Ranging in size from 3″ to 7″, [...]
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Sometimes I just need to write about an assortment of products that I love – but have no relationship to each other! Â This is a hodge podge of products that you need – but didn’t know they existed!
Jennifer Chiaverini
I am a big Jennifer Chiaverini fan. Â The soft cover version of her latest book in the [...]
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At our house, the holidays are all about the food – and any gift for the kitchen is always a big hit. Â Your customers can combine one of these handmade gifts with some of their favorite holiday treats for the perfect gift!
Aprons are always a hit – and in great holiday fabric – they can [...]
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It is the week before Thanksgiving and the holidays are upon us. Â Now is the time for your customers to make those last minute gifts – but they can only do that if you have the ideas and patterns to help them!
All of these patterns are in the top 20 – which means shops across [...]
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There are lots of tote bags in the top 20 – and all of them would be great gifts for anyone for the holidays. Â Fill it with goodies – and you have a great substitute for a stocking!
The Two Hour Tulip Purse comes in several sizes – and really can be made in just a [...]
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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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School has started, the nights are cool, the yard work and gardening is winding down – so what is every quilter thinking as they pick those last tomatoes??? Â Christmas of course! Â Before the craziness of the holidays begin, we have a chance to catch our breath and sew!
This is the perfect time to make a [...]
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I was looking at the top 20 patterns this week – and noticed a trend. I am not the only one who hasn’t started making my gifts! The top sellers this time of year are projects that can be completed in an afternoon.Â
Order these patterns NOW so when your customers come in looking for something [...]
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