Posted in Fall 07 Quilt Market on Oct 30th, 2007 4 Comments »
The last day of Market is always crazy! Everyone is running around trying to place orders and talk to everyone that they haven’t had time to see the previous two days. And, everyone is tired because they have been putting in 16 hour days!
Being a vendor at Market is exhausting! Remember, these people have designed [...]
Posted in Fall 07 Quilt Market on Oct 29th, 2007 4 Comments »
Our booth was so busy, we barely had time to see the rest of Market – but some how we managed! Believe me, we managed! How could we resist???
Margo Duke started our day by demonstrating her new Needle Felting Magic book. I should have stayed away!!!! I was determined not to love one more thing [...]
Posted in Fall 07 Quilt Market on Oct 28th, 2007 No Comments »
What is not to love! We get to spend the next three days surrounded by fabric, quilts, patterns, books, notions, and quilters – especially the quilters! You can feel the excitement in the halls before they open the doors.
We went to a presentation by Jean Wells this morning on how she has transitioned sewing into her quilt [...]
Posted in Fall 07 Quilt Market on Oct 27th, 2007 No Comments »
If you are considering getting into needle felting, this book is a must! Grab a cup of coffee, a quilt, and nestle down in your favorite chair. This is a good read!
Needle Felting by Hand or Machine is truly an educational resource. These ladies cover everything from the “tools of the trade” to the fibers [...]
Posted in Fall 07 Quilt Market on Oct 27th, 2007 No Comments »
Lori Marquette and Beth Wheeler are best friends who have combined their love of photography and quilting. They create unique art quilts that have unbelievable texture and dimension. And, now they have written a book to share their techniques with you!
They start with a favorite photo and transfer it to fabric. In many cases, a [...]
Posted in Fall 07 Quilt Market on Oct 24th, 2007 No Comments »
If you are attending the Houston Quilt Market at the end of this week, stop buy the Checker booth, 624, 724, 824 and watch our demonstrations, get a book signed, and meet the authors of these great book titles. Also Ricky Tims will be in our booth signing his latest book release Saturday at 3:30. [...]
Posted in Products on Oct 23rd, 2007 1 Comment »
Bobbins that DO NOT WORK with the SideWinder
Machine/Series Bobbin Designation
Husqvarna Viking Bobbins:
Designer SE 412 56 15-45 (green)
Designer I 412 56 15-45 (green)
Quilt Designer II 412 56 15-45 (green)
Quilt Designer 412 56 15-45 (green)
Platinum, Interlude, Rose 412 56 15-45 (green)
Prelude, Daisy 412 56 15-45 (green)
Orchidea, #1+ 412 09 75-45 (new style)
Prisma 412 06 12-45 (“old style”)
Optima [...]
Posted in Fall 07 Quilt Market on Oct 22nd, 2007 No Comments »
With all the exciting things being introduced at Market, we will be posting daily while there. We will also be posting several times this week pre-market to tell you about the authors doing book signings at the Checker Booth, 624, 626….
Posted in Amy Butler Design, Book Reviews, Fall 07 Quilt Market on Oct 22nd, 2007 No Comments »
Midwest Modern by Amy Butler
Every young girl who dreams of being a designer needs this book under her Christmas tree! And, for those of you who are raising these daughters, this book will awaken the creative and imaginative side of your personality that has lain dormant for way too long!!!
Midwest Modern
Item #STC581-6
Retail $35.00
Amy is a [...]
Posted in Fall 07 Quilt Market, Products on Oct 22nd, 2007 2 Comments »
Marci Baker of Alicia’s Attic is constantly looking for a better mousetrap! And every quilter is glad she does. She loves to take intimidating patterns and techniques and teach us how to do it better, faster, and easier!
One of her newest gadgets is a must for every quilter! Her sewing edge tool lets you sew [...]
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