Checker Newsletter

We all do it – every year!  For quilters, I think it is more prevelant than the “dieting” resolution!  We are going to finish all of those UFO’s in our closet and use up our stash. 
There is just one problem – we have to get organized…..  Our sewing room, if we are lucky enough to [...]

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I am guessing that I am not the only one that has baskets, bins and drawers full of flosses, threads, rulers and miscellaneous notions!  And, generally, my “ironing board” is a folded bath towel on my kitchen counter! 
But this is OUR year!  Men have the garage – it is time we took a stand and demanded our [...]

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This week we will be exploring the alternative battings that Mountain Mist (Leggett & Platt) are offering us.  We know the world is calling for less reliance on fossil fuels to both free ourselves from its dependency and to begin living life in a more sustainable manner. Americans, in particular, are demanding choice and innovation [...]

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We wanted to update you on the delivery for the Wizard of Oz sepia
collection, “Under the Rainbow.” Quilting Treasures is experiencing delays because of
issues in shipping/customs. This is compounded by the upcoming holidays
at the end of the month. As a result, we are revising the delivery on
this line to ship mid January ‘08.

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The buzz work lately has been “GREEN”.  Everywhere I turn I find an article about being gentler to our enviroment.  Quilting is no exception.  Did you know that there are several  “Green” choices when chosing your batting?  This will be part one of a three part series.

Fairfield Processing Corporation has introduced a Bamboo and organic [...]

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22732  Retail $29.95
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, Limited Edition “Pink Plaid” is the very latest of the trusted “Plaids” that generations of the best cooks have relied on to prepare many a great meal since 1930’s.  When I was a little girl, I used to help my mother cook and I always remember [...]

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Pat Sloan’s new book, “Tour of Ireland”, should be out on your coffee table year round! Not only are the projects beautiful, the photography will make you want to pack your bags and hop the next plane to Dublin! If you are planning a trip anytime in your lifetime, this book is a must!

Pat takes [...]

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Here are some free patterns for those last minute gifts.   When you go to the designers  websites, make sure you spend some time looking at all their designs.  Their designs are available through www.checkerdist.com for the retailers.  If you are a consumer, check with your local store about special ordering them for you.
A special THANK [...]

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In their latest book by Kansas City Star, Barb Adams and Alma Allen take you on a tour of the homes of three of their friends who have combined their love of art and nature with their passion for decorating. 
The photography is absolutely beautiful so don’t even bother trying to read a word until you [...]

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Pajama Pants
TMB163
Retail $15.00
Add some style to those pictures you take Christmas morning by decking your loved ones out in new P.J.’s.  The men love this style as much as the women.  AND, you can sew these up in no time!  Wouldn’t some holiday prints be nice….or flannel…..or have you ever
thought of fleece???
          
First Choice Boxers – [...]

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