Posted in Class Ideas, Clover Needlcraft, Notions on Jun 30th, 2008 1 Comment »
The Clover Needle Threader
One day I was looking forward to teaching a hand applique class. When I woke up that morning, I envisioned my students coming to class - the project and handouts at every station; scissors and threaded needles within reach….. and then a bus tour pulled up to our door.  Reality check! Â
God bless quilters because they are very adaptable! [...]
Posted in Art To Heart, Book Reviews, Fabric lines, Holiday on Jun 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
A picture is worth a thousand words – and this picture explains why Nancy’s books are best sellers year after year after year! She combines a beautiful, traditional fabric line which fits into any decor with patterns that are clever – and always have that “awe” factor!Â
This book – and all of the companion items – [...]
Posted in Fabric lines, Machine Quilting on Jun 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
Flurr;Â Oh So Soft; Minkee; and Cuddle
Oh So Soft by Avlyn; Minkee by Benartex; and Cuddle & Flurr by Baum are plush, polyester fabrics that can be incorporated into all of your quilting projects. Cottage chic is all the rage because textures add a whole new dimension in decorating. And, in the case of these fabrics, they are so plush that you [...]
Posted in Clover Needlcraft, Display ideas, Notions on Jun 16th, 2008 1 Comment »
Hosting a gadget demonstration for your guild, shop hop, or shop is always a big hit with quilters! And, there are so many great notions to choose from – so how DO you choose?
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Take a few minutes to view the Checker website: checkerdist.com,  in a different way. There is a wealth of information there [...]
Posted in Clover Needlcraft, Machine Quilting, Notions, Products, long arm products on Jun 16th, 2008 1 Comment »
I got to attend the TNNA (The National Needle arts Association) show in Columbus, Ohio last week-end. It is a trade show that is only open to shop owners – their version of Quilt Market. Many of you may not know that Checker has a presence in this market as well because we carry books, patterns, notions, threads, [...]
Posted in After Market Show on Jun 9th, 2008 No Comments »
May 30th we hosted an after market open house for those of you who couldn’t attend market! But, in the future, even if you attended market, it is still a good time! After all, at the Open House – in some cases –  you can actually take the product with you.Â
A picture is worth a [...]
Posted in Guest writers, Notions, Products on Jun 9th, 2008 2 Comments »
This review is brought to you from Patsy Thompson Designs. Patsy has wonderful DVD’s on Machine Quilting which you can view at www.Checkerdist.com. Checker Distributors also handles the Bendable Light which Patsy is talking about (BBL Retail $49.95 and the replacement mounting BR-BBL for $9.95 Retail).
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Here is what Patsy Thompson has to say:
I have been [...]
Posted in Creative Grids Rulers, Rulers on Jun 9th, 2008 No Comments »
Creative Grid rulers were the talk of Market for a good reason – they are simply the best! The powers that be actually listen to quilters and incorporate their improvements and ideas into the rulers. All three of these rulers were added to the line because they were requested by you. How cool is that – [...]
Posted in Creative Grids Rulers, Rita Fishel, Rulers on Jun 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
Rita Fishel designed a series of 12 quilt patterns that are approximately 40″ x 60″ – a perfect size for a soldier’s cot. The response to these patterns has been heart warming! Patriotism is alive and well in the good old USA!
We now have all 12 patterns available under the “Free Resource” tab of our [...]
Posted in Atkinson Designs, Books, Red Rooster Fabrics, Uncategorized on Jun 2nd, 2008 1 Comment »
These ladies have teamed up to create another winning fabric line. And, Terry wrote two new books that showcase the new fabric. Wait until you see the results – you’ll be thrilled! The cover of her new book – Time Out Quilts – shows off her great fabric line but I have included a slide [...]
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