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I love the new tote patterns that use grommets – and everyone says they are so easy.  But if you are my age, inserting grommets meant buying special plyers or banging away with a hammer until you either ruined the project or beat it into submission!

Item #44364DH  Retail $10.69
Not any more!  Dritz has made working [...]

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I just discovered a line of totes and storage containers by Creative Options that I just love!  They are stylish, practical – and the quality is amazing for the price.  I ordered some right away but they are back ordered.  I knew as soon as you saw them that you would have to order at [...]

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Runners, Etc. is not just a table runner book – even though we all know those sell like crazy.  Gathering Friends has created a better mousetrap.  They include instructions for great projects – and then add information on how to adjust them to fit your space.  And there are learning opportunities at every turn!

Item #GF128 [...]

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Clover has just added butterflies, shamrocks, and an oval to their yo-yo inventory. I played with the oval yo-yo maker this week – and will have samples of all three at the Great Lakes Show.  The shamrocks and butterflies are available in two sizes.

Item #8711CV  Large $8.75
Item #8710CV Small $6.75

Item #8712CV Small $6.75
Item #8713CV [...]

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3/50 Project

This is a great project that you can participate in. Store owners, visit the site.  They have great material to use in your store.  Just click on the poster below and it should take you right there.

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We had so many request for what Pat’s favorite long arm supplies, that we are sharing them with you.  Click on this: PatsPicks.  Those of you that are Checker customers can print this , fill it out and fax to us to place an order.  Those that are consumers can print it out, take it to [...]

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I can’t believe I missed this one when looking for Block of the Months.  Luckily I may start a new one in April – after all, who said ALL block of the months have to start in January!  Buggy Barn designed it – and what a difference from their customary pieced projects.  All I can [...]

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I have been planning my 2010 quilt show schedule for months it seems, and now that the new year is upon us, I am revising my classes and choosing new products to put into my vendor booth. Naturally my attention is focused on Quilting Machines and the new products used with them. I have designed [...]

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The Great Lakes Show is a regional wholesale show that will be held in Maumee, Ohio on March 4, 2010.  This is one of several regional shows that are held around the country.  Regional shows offer several advantages for quilt shop owners.  Sales reps from several different companies set up shop in the same place [...]

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Check out these new products by Quilt Happy – they are the perfect counter display.  The 16 ounce travel mug has a steel interior to keep warm drinks warm and cold drinks cold!  It comes in four fashion colors – pink; lime; blue and purple.  Fill them with M&M’s or kisses for a perfect Valentine’s [...]

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