Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market on Jan 10th, 2011 2 Comments »
We go to Market to be inspired by the designers and creators themselves. Â Where else do legends of the industry hang out with up and coming stars? Â Where else can you attend lectures, take classes, and visit them in their booths? Â It only happens twice a year – and for a quilter, it is simply [...]
Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market on Dec 27th, 2010 3 Comments »
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In our industry, going to Quilt Market is equivalent to attending Fashion Week in New York! Here I am ready for another day of ordering and inspiration…
I spent the day with Rob and Penny from Checker exploring the Market floor. Here are some of my favorite things…
Kaleidoscope Kreator 3 software is one of my favorite [...]
Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market on Dec 13th, 2010 5 Comments »
While we were in Houston, a young woman struck up a conversation with Rob. At the age of 20, Alyssa McCoy is a sixth generation quilter. Her mother, Susan, owns a quilt shop and designs patterns and quilts under the Swirly Girls name. She is personable, articulate – and more importantly, was [...]
Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market on Nov 4th, 2010 No Comments »
Winner of Checker $1,500 Certificate
Saving Thyme
233 West Main St.
Stoughton, WI 53589
Gloria Stehley
Winner of The June Tailor Quilter’s Dream Room ($600 retail value)
Country Cousins
118 West 6th Ave St
Concordia, KS 66901
Marsha Doyenne
Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market on Oct 30th, 2010 2 Comments »
Here are some of the new books and patterns being shown at market. They will be available to ship end of October or sometime in November or later.
We try to post every day at market, but the best laid plans don’t always work out. We will try to bring you new product, and pictures every [...]
Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market, Creative Grids Rulers on Oct 25th, 2010 1 Comment »
Rachel Cross, the head designer for Creative Grids, is coming to Houston to demonstrate five new rulers she has designed. Â With this kind of variety, there is something for everyone! Â I will do a complete tutorial on each ruler in the very near future – I am taking step by step pictures as I am [...]
Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market, Patterns, Rulers on Oct 25th, 2010 No Comments »
Not all quilts have to be squares or rectangles – but when I saw these patterns by Cheryl Phillips, all I could say was WOW! Â These ten sided shapes are simply breathtaking!
Item #SWP04 Â Retail $8.98
These quilts are great wall hangings or table toppers – but how great would this be as a tree skirt! Â It [...]
Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market on Oct 25th, 2010 No Comments »
Many of you like to plan your time at Market in advance, so here is a list of the seven school houses that will be sponsored by Checker as well as the 18 demonstrations that will be presented at the author table. Â In another post, I will share what will be happening at the other [...]
Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market on Oct 18th, 2010 2 Comments »
One of my favorite events at Market is School House. Â This event occurs the day before Quilt Market opens. Â Shops pay a minimal fee to participate in this day long event. Â They receive a program first thing in the morning that lists all of the programs available. Â These sessions are either 15 minutes or 30 [...]
Posted in 2010 Fall Quilt Market on Oct 18th, 2010 2 Comments »
I just learned that Bill Kerr will be signing copies of the newest book that he co-wrote with Weeks Ringle at Quilt Market in Houston. Â This book really does cross generations!
Quilts Made Modern contains 10 patterns for quilts that showcase their signature style – tone on tones. Â But this book goes one step beyond – [...]
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