Checker Newsletter

Book Signings at Market

Penny Haren — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:44:25 +0000

Checker is sponsoring several book signings during Market. Come visit with these talented artists who will share their incredible talents!

Friday

11:30

Kay Whitt will be sharing and signing her new book – Sewing with Serendipity!

Item #V7974 Retail $22.95

12:30 p.m.

Nancy Halvorsen will showcase Ho Ho Ho, Let It Snow Here

Item #ATH548B Retail $19.00

1:30

Margaret Travis is sharing projects from her book – EZ Peazy Gifts and her Cut Loose Press patterns.

Item #151052 Retail $9.95

2:30

Join your favorite Swirly Girls as they share their newest book – Sew Sweet….

Item #SGDSS01 $21.95

Saturday

11:30

Pam Lintott will be signing the latest addition to their ever popular Jelly Roll series – Dessert Roll Quilts.

Item #U4817 Retail $24.95

12:30

Kathy Brown is sharing her new book Fat-Quarter Quickies - based on her Fat Quarter Creative Grids ruler….

Item #B1171T Retail $16.99

1:30

Joan Ford is signing her new book – Scraps Plus One!

Item #071430 Retail $24.95

First come, first served!

Join Us at School Houses at Market

Penny Haren — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:41:59 +0000

Checker is presenting two school houses at Spring Market on Thursday, May 16th. That is right – this week!!!

See the Latest Additions to the Creative Grids Family

Room A103/1043

3:10 – 3:40

We have developed a wide variety of templates and rulers to spark the creativity in everyone. Whether you love crazy quilting, machine embroidery, piecing circles, kaleidoscopes or piecing pineapples – we have you covered – and more!

We have the most outstanding line up of new rulers that we have had in years – and we have pattern and/or book support for every one of them!!! Everything is in stock and ready to ship so feel free to feature them in your after-Market events! (Feel free to copy and paste these banners to advertise the event!)

Karla Alexander has created a Spider Web ruler that will have your customers coming back for more!

Item #CGRKA6 Retail $20.95

Carolyn Griffin has designed the Single Strip Tumbler for those who love to work with 2 1/2″ strips!

Item #CGRSRTUMB Retail $24.45

Jean Ann Wright expanded on the same concept that made her Log Cabin rulers so popular to create pineapples:

Item #CGRJAW3 Retail $22.95

Karen Montgomery shares her three template set that will have you “Crazy” about Creative Grids:

Item #CGRMT4 Retail $22.95

The new 30 degree triangle by Swirly Girls Design is so new that we don’t yet have a banner – but it is in stock with pattern and book support!

Item #CGRSG1 Retail $25.95

And, see the real deal – all of the quilts and projects that support them!

A Pattern Series Designed to Sell Notions!

Room A103/104

3:45 – 4:15

Combine Cut Loose Press patterns with your favorite notions to create the perfect demo and class schedule. Learn how to up-sell by educating your customers – and have them coming back for more!

We will explain why Cut Loose Press patterns should be displayed in a place of honor in your shop – and why they give you limitless support for all of those demos. We all know demos sell product, so come and learn how it works – and watch an actual demo featuring four different quilts from four different designers – all using the same tool!!!

Item #CGRT90 Retail $18.95

Ojo de Dios by Rita Fishel:

Item #CLPRFI006

Key Lime Star by yours truly:

Item #CLPPHA001

Catch Me if You Can by Renae Allen:

Item #CLPRAL001

And this pattern by Karen Montgomery for The Quilt Company which features all of the rulers in the triangle series:

Item #TQC331 Retail $14.00

Cut Loose Press is a Checker exclusive – and will never be sold in chains! We strive as a company to provide you with quality products at a reasonable price. And, in this case, they are printed on demand – so they are personalized with your name on them! And protected paper distorts the copies on most printers so customer copying is minimized! You will love it!

Checker is also sponsoring a school house for the amazing designers behind Sew Kind of Wonderful! This is at 2:35 room #1A103/104. We fell in love with their patterns and the template that created them – and wanted to share them with you! Come meet Jenny Pedigo and her sister – Helen Robinson – and see their latest offerings! Jenny is also a long arm quilter – and the quilting on these is worth coming to the school house!

Item #SKW100 Retail $22.00

It is hard to believe that these quilts were all made with the same tool!!!

Item #SKW401 Retail $10.00

Item #SKW402 Retail $10.00

Item #SKW403 Retail $10.00

Absolutely breathtaking! Can’t wait to see you at Market!!!

Experience Creative Grids at the Checker Booth

Penny Haren — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:39:55 +0000

The Creative Grids Booth – within the Checker booth – is the place to be this Market!

Experience Creative Grids is our mantra – and you will be able to actually cut out a block with many of the new rulers! That’s right – the designers will not only show you how to use them and share their expertise – you will take home a fabric sample!

The most diverse ruler line in the world has many features that will have you coming back for more:

They are only available through Independents like you! They will never be sold in chains!
The gripper embedded on the back of every ruler holds the fabric in place while cutting – so accuracy is ensured!
The Black and White markings are easy to read.
An MS Tag is printed directly on the acrylic so a video tutorial of every ruler is right at your fingertips.
Lost the instructions? No problem – downloadable versions are available at: http://www.creativegridsusa.com/

Friday, May 17, 2013

10:00 – 11:30
Karla Alexander demonstrating the CGRKA6 Spider Web ruler

Item #CGRKA6 Retail $22.95

11:30 – 1:00
Kathy Brown demonstrating the Fat Quarter Cutter (CGRY1) and Double Strip 90 (CGRDBS90) rulers

Item #CGRY1 Retail $25.95

Item #CGEDSB90 Retail $26.95

1:00 – 2:30
Karen Montgomery demonstrating her new Scrap Crazy Template (CGRMT4) and the Triangle series (CGRT45; CGRT90; CGRTKAL45; CGRMT2; and CGRMT3)

Item ECGRMT4 Retail $22.95

2:30 – 3:30
Jean Ann and Carolyn Griffin have plans, so I am demonstrating the Pineapple Ruler (CGRJAW3) and the Single Strip Tumbler Ruler (CGRSRTUMB)

Item #CGRJAW3 Retail $22.95

Item #CGRSRTUMB Retail $24.45

3:30 – 4:30

Swirly Girls Design demonstrating the new 30 degree triangle (CGRSG1) and how to combine it with the Circle Savvy ruler (CGRSAV1)

Item #CGRSG1 Retail $25.95

4:30 – 5:30

Janice Pope demonstrating her Bias Binding Tool (CGRABB1) and the Log Cabin templates by Jean Ann Wright (CGRJAW1 & CGRJAW2)

Item #CGRABB1 Retail $18.95

Saturday

10:00 – 11:00
Karla Alexander demonstrating the CGRKA6 Spider Web ruler

11:00 – 12:00
Jean Ann and Carolyn Griffin have plans, so I am demonstrating the Pineapple Ruler (CGRJAW3) and the Single Strip Tumbler Ruler (CGRSRTUMB)

12:00 – 1:30
Karen Montgomery demonstrating her new Scrap Crazy Template (CGRMT4) and the Triangle series (CGRT45; CGRT90; CGRTKAL45; CGRMT2; and CGRMT3

1:30 – 3:00
Kathy Brown demonstrating the Fat Quarter Cutter (CGRY1) and Double Strip 90 (CGRDBS90) rulers

3:00 – 4:00
Swirly Girls Design demonstrating the new 30 degree triangle (CGRSG1) and how to combine it with the Circle Savvy ruler (CGRSAV1)

4:00 – 5:00
Janice Pope demonstrating her Bias Binding Tool (CGRABB1) and the Log Cabin templates by Jean Ann Wright (CGRJAW1 & CGRJAW2)

Sunday

10:00 – 11:30
Karen Montgomery demonstrating her new Scrap Crazy Template (CGRMT4) and the Triangle series (CGRT45; CGRT90; CGRTKAL45; CGRMT2; and CGRMT3

11:30 – 1:00
Karla Alexander demonstrating the CGRKA6 Spider Web ruler

1:00 – 4:00
Jean Ann and Carolyn Griffin have plans, so I am demonstrating the Pineapple Ruler (CGRJAW3) and the Single Strip Tumbler Ruler (CGRSRTUMB)

I will be in the booth most of the time as well so if you have any questions about the entire line, we will be able to answer your questions! Come by and CUT!!!

Its Sew Emma has it All

Penny Haren — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:15:28 +0000

Simply Fat Quarters by Its Sew Emma features 10 quilts that are ALL made with fat quarters. They add their own sense of style to some traditional blocks that are almost unrecognizable in their hands! To me, that is a true artist. Taking patterns and designs that have been around for 100 years – and creating an entirely new look is a talent that can’t be ignored. These gals are here to stay! But in their case a picture is worth a thousand sales, so lets get started….

Item #ISE901 Retail $19.95

We are thrilled that they are also designing for Cut Loose Press. Since all of their patterns are pre-cut friendly, they are your perfect choice for kits. Reasonably priced patterns make them affordable.

Charm Pack Stones

The name says it all – this is all cut from 5″ squares….

Item #CLPISE001

Go Bananas

This quilt is darling – but the pattern is actually a setting for ANY panel! Once your customers understand the concept – and make one – you won’t be able to keep panels in stock!

Item #CLPISE002

Moon & Stars Crib Quilt

How cute is this? For those of us who grew up on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star….

Item #CLPISE003

Walk in the Park

What a great way to showcase a gorgeous print! The flying geese border is a great way to use those coordinates in the line – you know the ones that are left after the main print is gone!!!!!

Item #CLPISE004

They also are releasing new patterns – and they are stunning!

Item #ISE142 Retail $9.00

I love the setting on this Heirloom Kansas Troubles Block of the month….

Item #ISE144 Retail $29.99

I love these Little P patterns. At just $5.99, they are charming AND reasonable!

Item #ISE505 Retail $5.99

Item #ISE506 Retail $5.99

Item #ISE507 Retail $5.99

Item #ISE508 Retail $5.99

Item #ISE509 Retail $5.99

To see the complete line of their books and patterns, check out our website: http://www.checkerdist.com/products/search?v=I940

They will be arriving any day…….

Atkinson Designs – And Then There are Quilts – Part Two

Penny Haren — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:12:19 +0000

Then there are quilts! I love these quilts – and even better – so does my daughter! Terry designs projects that appeal to both audiences without forcing either one of us outside of our comfort zones.

Stash Stars

This quilt incorporates a technique that makes this the perfect beginner quilt. The flying geese star points “float” – so all of them are perfect. The blocks are all trimmed to 10 1/2″ after they are sewn. As long as the seam allowances are consistent, the quilter will be successful – and come back for more!!!

Item #ATK174 Retail $9.50

The blocks are all trimmed to 10 1/2″ – simple with the Creative Grids 10 1/2″ square.

Item #CGR10 Retail $19.95

Morning Noon & Night

You have to love the name as well….I want to make this one in king size. Look closely and you’ll see that it gives you the feel of a bargello quilt – but the seams don’t match from row to row. There are two different layouts for this quilt – but Terry says the block is the same! I can’t wait to get the pattern because I can’t figure out what the block is!!!!

Item #ATK173 Retail $9.50

These blocks are trimmed to 12 1/2″, so once again it is the perfect beginning quilt – but everyone will love it!

Item #CGR12 Retail $23.95

Hexie Garden

Hexies are everywhere – but this one has it’s own sense of style! Terry uses the EZ International #882670181A which cuts hexagons in sizes from 1 1/2″ – 5 1/2″. She also uses a 60 degree angle – and since we are the home of Creative Grids, the CGRT60 is our ruler of choice!

Item #ATK172 Retail $9.50

Merry-Go-Round

But when just a little splash of color is needed – especially for a round table – why not make this simple table runner. The instructions show how to cut the hexies with a 60 degree ruler (CGRT60) – yes, another teaching opportunity or demo. It is easy to kit – four fat quarters are all you need for the hexies, binding AND backing!

Item #ATK169 Retail $6.50

These will be arriving any day so place your orders NOW to make sure that you get yours from the first order! Be a good “scout” and be prepared! You know they are going to be hot so order all of the companions as well. Your customers will be glad you did!!

Atkinson Designs – The New Projects – Part One

Penny Haren — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:08:26 +0000

As I write this, I am smiling because Yellow Brick Road is #3 on the Checker website’s top 20 patterns! And with that pattern, a legend was born!!! Sewers learned to quilt with that simple pattern – and then looked for other patterns by her because they are so easy to read and understand. After all, the cover catches your eye – but it is the content that keeps us coming back. And, Terry has the whole package!

Bucket Brigade

These buckets are simple to sew, have optional handles, and offer teachable moments!

Item #ATK170 Retail $9.50

Stabilizers and interfacings matter! In this case, Terry used several products that give these buckets their shape – and keeps their shape – and they can even be washed! Sew Lazy Face-It ad Sew Lazy Stiff Stuff add body to the buckets and is easy to sew.

Sew Lazy Face It

Item #SLG103 Retail $5.79

Sew Lazy Stiff Stuff

Item #SLG107 Retail $5.29

We all love Steam a Seam – and Terry prefers their quarter inch version for this project, but unfortunately the manufacturer is having paper issues so it is not available right now. So, until that product is available, she suggests Stitch Witchery.

Item #227 Retail $2.29

And who would have thought that boning would stage a comeback??? Thank God it isn’t for its original use!!! This time, Terry uses it to create the bucket rim. And, it is so reasonably priced, one package makes tons!!! And you know, once they make one, they are not going to be able to stop!

Item #572-9 Retail $2.99

Knit, Purl, and Roll

Quilters are creative – and have more than one hobby. In fact, many “quilt” shops are yarn shops as well. If we don’t knit, we certainly know people who do! And, this is the trendiest case I’ve seen! And look at her fabric choices! Grey is the new black – and zig zags are hot!!!

Item #ATK171 Retail $6.50

She uses Sew Lazy Fusible Fleece in this project to give it body…

Item #SLG106 Retail $8.59

Printed Treasures is used to make tabs for needle sizes.

Item #PT-100 Retail $24.62

These are both fun projects that can be made in an afternoon – and offers lots of opportunities for teachable moments. They will come to make the projects – learning about interfacings and photo transfer will have them coming back for other classes! Add these to your shop hop samples and demos! You will be glad you did…..

Item #ATK169 Retail $6.50

882670181A

Sunday Morning at Market….

Penny Haren — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:12:20 +0000

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Penny Haren 8:00 – 9:30 Creative Grids + Cut Loose Press = Perfect Demo

Join me to learn how to combine two Checker exclusives – Creative Grids and Cut Loose Press – and make them the foundation of your class and demo schedule.

Creative Grids is the most complete ruler line in the world – but is made right here in the USA! Once you “Experience CGR”, you will never go back. Our rulers feature Non-Slip grip which stops the rulers from slipping on the fabric when pressure is applied. And, these rulers are not – and will never be – sold in chains. They are exclusively sold to Independents like you!

Item #CGRTKAL45 Retail $17.95

Cut Loose Press are reasonably priced patterns that are, again, only available through Independents. These patterns are printed on card stock on protected paper which makes it difficult to copy. Since they are printed on demand, each pattern comes imprinted with your business name – and therefore, are always in stock. Each pattern showcases four notions to encourage additional sales.

Surf and Sand

Item #CLPPHA003

This pattern features the ruler above. The Dresden Plates are created with the CGRTKAL45.

Three other notions are featured:

The Creative Grids 8 1/2″ Square It Up and Fussy Cut Ruler is used to square up the blocks after the Dresden Plates are appliqued.

Item #CGRSQ8 Retail $22.45

The Hole Thing is used to trace the templates for the center circle on the Dresden Plate.

Item #CGRTPHT Retail $5.95

This template is created with freezer paper….

Item #FREPA8112 Retail $8.49

One simple pattern gives you the opportunity to share four different quality products with your customers! And, once they like the technique – and are comfortable with it – they can move on to other projects – a few are featured in this book:

Item #L113008 Retail $24.95

Kathy Seal has written three CLP patterns that support the Creative Grids Double Strip 90.

Item #CGRDBS90 Retail $26.95

These patterns all feature a specific technique using the ruler:

Tropical Blues:

Item #CLPKSE003

Hot Cross Stars

Item #CLPKSE002

Mirrored Tiles

Item #CLPKSE001

All of these blocks have bias edges, so it is a great opportunity to share the benefits of Best Press.

Item #560032 Retail $3.99

Janice Pope – Bias Binding Simplified

Janice designed the Bias Binding Ruler for Creative Grids and has made me a believer! I had always heard that you should use bias binding – but never thought it was worth the time – until I talked to Janice and watched her video!

Item #CGRABB1 Retail $18.95

This is the first CGR ruler that illustrates how to cut bias binding right on the ruler and the video shows the entire process: cutting the bias, turning the corners and joining the sides!

She even designed a quilt made with 2 1/2″ strips cut with this ruler and the 45 degree angles that are cut from the ends.

Item #ABB1207 Retail $8.00

Creative Grids designers love Creative Grids and are very supportive of each other. So when Janice tried Jean Ann’s Log Cabin Trim Tools, these two Southern gals clicked! Janice designed a quilt that uses all three sizes of the Log Cabins – 6″; 8″ and 12″! And, yes, she will be sharing this quilt with you too…..

Item #CLPJDP001

These are demoes so no supplies are required. Just show up and be ready to learn! Then come to the booth to “Experience CGR!”

Saturday Morning at Market

Penny Haren — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:07:29 +0000

Saturday, May 18, 2013

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Karla Alexander

Spider Web with Attitude

Start the week-end with a bang! Join Karla Alexander as she shares how to use her new Creative Grids Spider Web ruler.

Item #CGRKA6 Retail $20.95

This spider is revolutionary – for the first time, you can “float” the webs – and Karla will show you how to do it! The lines are incorporated into the ruler!

Item #SSQ422 Retail $9.50

The same ruler was used to create Marco Polo for a totally different look. This one showcases the stars. And don’t you love the inner border?

Item #SSQ423 Retail $9.50

In Junk Jewelry, the Spider Webs really do look like faceted jewels but there are half and quarter webs on the edges of the quilt. Yes, she will show you how to do that too!

Item #SSQ424 Retail $9.50

Or why not use a wonderful Paula Nadelstern print and fussy cut the segments in this table runner? This is a Cut Loose Press pattern so it is a great one to showcase in a demo!

Item #CLPKA003

Kathy Brown

“Cut ‘Em Quick” with Creative Grids & Take 5 Chubbies

Kathy used to be a kindergarten teacher, so she is a morning person! By the time you get to class, she will be ready for her mid-morning snack so she will be raring to go! Kathy will show you how easy it is to cut all of the pre-cuts on the Market with her Fat Quarter Cutter. This will become your simple, go to ruler!

Item #CGRY1 Retail $25.95

Her new book – Fat-Quarter Quickies – is being launched at this Market. Kathy has outdone herself! This book includes 14 different patterns that are all cut with the ruler!

Item #B1171T Retail $16.99

These are a collection of fast, fun, and easy quilts that are ideal for a series of classes. Why not host a “quilt league”? Members come once a month and sew for two to three hours. In that amount of time they will be able to complete four quilts in a year! We are so scheduled these days – so why not schedule some time for quilting???

These quilts are simple enough that they will be able to finish one each quarter with no homework! Our families understand if we have an appointment – so let’s add a “mental health” appointment today!

This adorable table runner also uses the ruler to stunning effect!

Item #TP011 $5.00

And Kathy will be premiering a couple of Cut Loose Press patterns as well….Can’t wait to see them…..And then come to the booth to “Experience CGR”! These rulers and patterns will be in stock for your after Market shows. Kathy’s book is due June 15th! Remember, this is a lecture only – no sewing machines are provided so all you have to bring is YOU!

Friday Morning at Market….

Penny Haren — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:03:56 +0000

Come and join some of our favorite Creative Grids designers during Take and Teach sessions at Spring Market! Meet the ladies who created your favorite rulers and learn how to use their creations to the max! We have two sessions every day so come join in the fun!

Friday, May 17, 2013

Swirly Girls Design
30 Degrees of Fun!

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Join your favorite Swirly Girls as they launch their new book and ruler. The 30 degree triangle ruler stands alone. 12 segments create a complete circle. This baby is so new that we haven’t released the images yet but it will be available by Market! There will also be a couple of CLP patterns to support it. The ruler can be combined with the ever popular Circle Savvy ruler. You may have noticed that the Circle Savvy has 30 degree markings on it – now they will show you what to do with them! Just picture piecing segments – and then cutting them into arcs! Need I say more???

Item #SGDSA01 Retail $21.95

Item #CGRSAV1 Retail $35.95

Karen Montgomery
Get to the Point!

Start your morning with Karen Montgomery as she shares how to use the Triangle Series by Creative Grids. Following the success of the popular 60 degree triangle, there are now five new angles to choose from!

Karen designed “To the Point” as a row of the month program so you can teach all of your customers how to use them too.

Item #TQC331 $14.00

The 8 1/2″ – 45 Degree Triangle…..

Item #CGRT45 Retail $17.95

There are also individual patterns and Cut Loose Press to support them! I like to use these eight to nine inch triangles to cut strip pieced units. Complicated blocks can be made in a matter of minutes! I sewed four 2 1/2″ strips together and then cut them all at once to piece this table runner in just a few hours! And since it is a Cut Loose Press pattern, it is soooo affordable!

Ring Around the Ruler

Item #CLPPHA002

The 8 1/2″ – 90 Degree Triangle….

Item #CGRT90 Retail $18.95

In this case I sewed together 1 1/2″ and 2 1/2″ strips before I cut the units to create 16″ quarter square triangle blocks! Nine blocks make the entire 56″ quilt!!! Once again, it’s a CLP….

Key Lime Star

Item #CLPPHA001

Kathy Seal designed Sherbert Punch. What a great strip pieced setting block for this quilt!

Item #CLPKSE004

Rita Fishel Designed Ojo de Dios for a totally different look – and don’t ask me what it means….but setting the blocks on point and using solids adds a dramatic touch!

Item #CLPRFI006

Renae Allen features great places for her signature machine quilting in this quilt…

Item #CLPRAL001

The 9 1/2″ Triangle Squared….

Item #CGRTMT2 Retail $19.95

Karen has developed several patterns that feature this ruler…

This Triangle in a Square Baby Quilt is absolutely adorable and goes together very quickly. Don’t you love the mitered borders???

Item #CLPKMO001

The 9 1/2″ Perfect Rectangle…

Item #CGRTMT3 Retail $17.95

“Any 12 Will Do Runner” is a setting for any 12″ block – but the star that is shown is included in the pattern just in case you don’t have any orphan blocks in your stash!

Item #CLPKMO003

Stars on Checks combines four-patches and perfect rectangles to make a quilt that is quick and easy!

Item #TQC330 Retail $8.50

These patterns use the CGRTMT2 and CGRTMT3. Keystone is available in a table runner size as a Cut Loose Press pattern or in a quilt size from The Quilt Company…

Item #CLPKMO002

Item #TQC329 Retail $8.50

The 8 1/2″ Dresden Plate and Kaleidoscope Ruler ….

Item #CGRTKAL45 Retail $17.95

I love to use this ruler to create eight petal Dresden Plates. Surf and Sand goes together very quickly with strip pieced sashings and borders.

Item #CLPPHA003

Several patterns in my new book also feature this ruler…It will be shown at Market – and available June 15th!

Item #L113008 Retail $24.95

These school house sessions do not include sewing machines so they will be lecture only. You don’t have to bring anything – just show up with a smile and be prepared to have a good time!

Then, “Experience CGR” at the booth during the entire show!

Nancy Halvorsen Brings Joy to the Holiday Season

Penny Haren — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:11:33 +0000

Her unique style crosses all generations and appeals to everyone. She has created her own signature in every piece she designs. When you can instantly look at a project and know it is a Nancy Halvorsen design, you know you have just met a legend! But with every fabric line and every boo that showcases it, she continues to grow and keeps her finger on the pulse of what is trending.

Ho Ho Ho Let It Snow is no exception. I noticed a few weeks ago that round pillows were turning up in patterns and home dec magazines. What is on the cover of Nancy’s new book???? Round pillows with the most adorable snowflake designs.

Item #ATH548B Retail $19.00

Geometrics and quilts with no defined block patterns are the rage – and look at this feature quilt! How does she constantly stay ahead of the trends???

Fonts are cutting edge….and look at the lettering on these pillows!

And what adorable ornaments that are showcased on a wire tree!

These little quilts make the perfect gifts – whether you choose to hang them or use them as mug rugs…..

And this is the panel from the fabric line that is featured in the book: http://www.checkerdist.com/products/fabrics?l=8423

We posted the book on our website as soon as we got pictures because we just couldn’t wait to share! Our buyers are working frantically to get in all of the buttons, hangers, and other notions that you will need to finish all of the projects in the book. But pre-order the book now so you will have plenty in stock when the fabric arrives.

And, Nancy, thank you for making us smile once again!