Posted in 2011 Checker Open House on Aug 29th, 2011 2 Comments »
Rob Krieger is the President of Checker and has created a family based company. Â He is like that bunny that never stops! Â He pitches in where needed – doing whatever is needed! Â And his pride in his company – and employees – shines through during events like this.Here he is introducing one of the speakers [...]
Posted in 2011 Checker Open House on Aug 29th, 2011 2 Comments »
As many of the demonstrators were setting up their booths, customers started arriving. Â Schoolhouse sessions started at 8:45 – and every session was packed. Â (Rob has already figured out how to make the classroom bigger next year – don’t even ask!) Â Although quilting is a hobby with a long history, the way we quilt – [...]
Posted in 2011 Checker Open House on Aug 14th, 2011 No Comments »
Let’s face it….our Open House is a BIG deal! And this year is bigger than ever – we have added 10 more vendors! We are bringing in the top designers and vendors from Quilt Market, East of the Mississippi….so you can meet and greet them for a a fraction of the cost! [...]
Posted in 2011 Checker Open House, Teacher"s Pet on Aug 8th, 2011 No Comments »
It is hard to believe that after all of the preparation, the Checker Open House is less than two weeks away! That means, for all of you who have procrastinated, it is time to register. You don’t HAVE to register, but there are several advantages if you do….
A package will be waiting for [...]
Posted in 2011 Checker Open House on Aug 1st, 2011 2 Comments »
If you have an opportunity to come, COME. Â There is simply no event like it!!! Â I work for Checker on a consulting basis – so I can brag about them. They are the most honest, ethical, hard working folks you will ever meet – and when they throw a party, they take it seriously!
Rob Krieger [...]
Posted in 2011 Checker Open House, Notions, Products on Jul 25th, 2011 1 Comment »
If your sewing room is decorated in purple – with no conscious thought on your part – chances are you have met the Gypsy Quilter! Lanette Edens has a signature color – and you guessed it – purple!
The latest “can’t do without” notion is her new Pin Pal. This magnetized “pin cushion” attaches [...]
Posted in 2011 Checker Open House on Jul 25th, 2011 1 Comment »
I love Ellen Medlock’s designs, and am thrilled that she is coming to our Open House next month. Ellen will show you how to make several projects that are perfect for classes. And, in some cases, no sewing is required.
When I owned a quilt shop, groups would want me to teach a class [...]
Posted in 2011 Checker Open House on Jul 18th, 2011 No Comments »
Marci of Alicia’s Attic (also known as Quilts with Marci Baker), has made a career out of thinking outside of the box. She has taken patterns that we all love – and developed easier ways to make them. Classics that everyone avoided in the past are simple when Marci breaks them down.
By adding [...]
Posted in 2011 Checker Open House, Books, Whimsicals on Jul 11th, 2011 No Comments »
You all know that I am a huge Whimsicals/Terri Degenkolb fan – and she has earned every accolade!  She is one of the few people in our industry who has an instantly recognizable style- but always manages to give each fabric line and book a fresh look.  Terri’s fabric Christmas line was one of the best [...]
Posted in 2011 Checker Open House, Books on Jun 13th, 2011 No Comments »
Judy Niemeyer is instantly recognizable for her paper-pieced quilts that are so striking, they simply take your breath away! Â Her vibrant fabric choices combined with subtle shading turns every project into a work of art. Â Whether she is working in Fall colors reminiscent of the leaves changing in New England or the subtle blues and [...]
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