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After lunch, we continued our tour.  The Quilt Branch were there sharing their new book – I’ve Been Framed which showcases their Creative Grids House ruler as well as the Cottage ruler.  To see a complete listing of their products, visit:  http://www.checkerdist.com/products/search?v=Q100

Carolyn Friedlander was one of the up and coming young designers who shared her [...]

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Spring Market was so much fun I wanted to share a day at Market.
Every morning before Market opened, Checker sponsored a series of Take and Teach classes.  All of them were sold out!!!  Several shop owners said that they always attend our Take and Teach sessions because our designers and products have “guts”.  They know [...]

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Take  Teach Sessions
Saturday

Rita Fishel
Learn to piece “Curvalicious” and Storm at Sea blocks with these Creative Grids strip rulers.
Penny Haren (sponsored by Landauer Publishing)
Come learn how to create quilts using paper-pieced applique  and hear about an upcoming Technique of the Month program.
Karla Alexander and Swirly Girls Design
Be the first to see the new [...]

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Market begins for us before the doors even open!  Checker is sponsoring several Take and Teach Sessions and participating in others that feature Creative Grids rulers as well.  Take and Teach sessions are classes that begin at 8:00 each morning.
Take and Teach Sessions – Friday
Karla Alexander will share how to use a series of Creative [...]

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Fab Shop Dinner
As you know, the Fab Shop Dinner is the kick-off to Spring Quilt Market.  It always is scheduled the night before school houses – and is a sneak peak at what to expect at Market.
This year, the dinner will be held at the Marriott Downtown – right by the convention center.

There is still [...]

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Yes, we are all gearing up for Market – and I love giving you a sneak peak at what is coming!  Rita Fishel is a multi-talented lady who writes books for AQS; designs and demonstrates rulers for Creative Grids; owns a shop; and designs patterns under her shop name – Creations Sew Clever.
This Market, she [...]

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