Posted in Class Ideas on Dec 28th, 2009 No Comments »
I am in an organizational frame of mind now that the holidays are over and have resolved that this year I am going to act – instead of react – to every opportunity that comes along. Â We have decided on an editorial level, to write this newsletter from a shop owner’s perspective – which means [...]
Posted in Books on Dec 28th, 2009 No Comments »
These books are so new that I don’t have much information about them yet – but if you don’t order them now, you won’t get them as soon as they arrive. Â And, with the delivery dates on one of them falling right before Mother’s Day, waiting until they are released may just be too late!
Now [...]
Posted in Gift ideas on Dec 28th, 2009 No Comments »
There is nothing better than a road trip – and quilters are no exception.  Who doesn’t love a day out with friends in pursuit of our favorite quilt shops, quilt shows, and museums!  And if we are traveling, we might as well let everyone know that there are quilters on board  so check out the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 21st, 2009 No Comments »
Posted in Fabric Jellyrolls, Fabric lines on Dec 21st, 2009 No Comments »
Pre-cut fabrics used to be just fat quarters. Â Well, times have changed! Â We have just added a new category to our website under the fabric tab – Pre-Cut Fabrics. Â As new cut fabrics are added to our system, they will be listed under this category. Â Some of the previous lines may be listed under bundles [...]
Posted in Machine Quilting, Notions, Products on Dec 21st, 2009 No Comments »
PBQ Tips – Being Organized when Quilting.
Organizing your studio seems to be a hot topic these days. I think of myself as being very organized although sometimes it doesn’t look like it. I don’t think being organized means being immaculate, but I do think it means finding what you want, when you want it. Big [...]
Posted in Display ideas on Dec 21st, 2009 No Comments »
Last week we talked about turning those red Christmas fabrics into Valentine Day treasures. Â This week we will turn those greens into St. Paddy’s Day heirlooms….or maybe just a quick gift for a friend. Â After all, in a few months, we will celebrate that drop of Irish blood in all of us. Â So pull out [...]
Posted in Class Ideas on Dec 14th, 2009 No Comments »
If David Letterman was doing a top ten list of resolutions for quilters it would be to finish those UFO’s – hands down! Â Every quilter I talk to wants to finish up the projects they started before thinking about anything new!
Why not help them along? Â Now is the time to replenish your supply of backing [...]
Posted in Display ideas on Dec 14th, 2009 No Comments »
I know! Â You’ve been so busy at the shop that you haven’t had time to decorate your own house for Christmas – and now I’m talking about Valentine’s Day! Â But a little planning during the holiday lull will save you time and money next month!
The powers that be must have had quilt shops in mind [...]
Posted in Machine Quilting on Dec 7th, 2009 1 Comment »
I was teaching a class yesterday, when one of my students announced that she had just bought a quilting machine. Â After all of the congratulations, several others announced that this was their next goal. Â They all already had high end sewing machines, embroidery machines – and one even had a needle felting machine! Â These are [...]
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