Posted in Products on Feb 22nd, 2010 5 Comments »
I love the new tote patterns that use grommets – and everyone says they are so easy. Â 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 Â Retail $10.69
Not any more! Â Dritz has made working [...]
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Posted in Organization on Feb 22nd, 2010 3 Comments »
I just discovered a line of totes and storage containers by Creative Options that I just love! Â They are stylish, practical – and the quality is amazing for the price. Â I ordered some right away but they are back ordered. Â 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. Â Gathering Friends has created a better mousetrap. Â They include instructions for great projects – and then add information on how to adjust them to fit your space. Â 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. Â The shamrocks and butterflies are available in two sizes.
Item #8711CV Â Large $8.75
Item #8710CV Small $6.75
Item #8712CV Small $6.75
Item #8713CV [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 15th, 2010 3 Comments »
This is a great project that you can participate in. Store owners, visit the site. Â They have great material to use in your store. Â Just click on the poster below and it should take you right there.
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Posted in long arm products on Feb 15th, 2010 1 Comment »
We had so many request for what Pat’s favorite long arm supplies, that we are sharing them with you. Â Click on this:Â PatsPicks. Â Those of you that are Checker customers can print this , fill it out and fax to us to place an order. Â Those that are consumers can print it out, take it to [...]
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Posted in Books, Class Ideas on Feb 8th, 2010 2 Comments »
I can’t believe I missed this one when looking for Block of the Months. Â Luckily I may start a new one in April – after all, who said ALL block of the months have to start in January! Â Buggy Barn designed it – and what a difference from their customary pieced projects. Â 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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Posted in Demos on Feb 8th, 2010 No Comments »
The Great Lakes Show is a regional wholesale show that will be held in Maumee, Ohio on March 4, 2010. Â This is one of several regional shows that are held around the country. Â Regional shows offer several advantages for quilt shop owners. Â Sales reps from several different companies set up shop in the same place [...]
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Posted in Gift ideas on Feb 1st, 2010 No Comments »
Check out these new products by Quilt Happy – they are the perfect counter display. Â The 16 ounce travel mug has a steel interior to keep warm drinks warm and cold drinks cold! Â It comes in four fashion colors – pink; lime; blue and purple. Â Fill them with M&M’s or kisses for a perfect Valentine’s [...]
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