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Lynn Ann Majidmehr is a textile artist who has combined pieced foundations with stunning floral appliques to create works of art.  Her new book that features ten of these designs is simply striking.  In this case, a picture is definitely worth 1,ooo words – so I’ll just shut up!

Item #B1006T  Retail $27.99
The cover quilt is [...]

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My favorite booth at Market – bar none – was the Ellen Medlock booth!  Quirky with quality at every turn – all displayed with more than a touch of class!

As an over 50 mother of five, I am constantly looking for something that will excite my daughters and suck them into the world of quilting. [...]

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Brenda Henning’s Strip Therapy books are always best sellers – and this one is no exception.  This latest addition includes patterns for six quilts that use 2 1/2″ strips.

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Check out our selection of Tonga Treats by Timeless Treasures.  These packs make it easy to sew, easy to kit – and therefore, easy [...]

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At our house, the holidays are all about the food – and any gift for the kitchen is always a big hit.  Your customers can combine one of these handmade gifts with some of their favorite holiday treats for the perfect gift!
Aprons are always a hit – and in great holiday fabric – they can [...]

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It is the week before Thanksgiving and the holidays are upon us.  Now is the time for your customers to make those last minute gifts – but they can only do that if you have the ideas and patterns to help them!
All of these patterns are in the top 20 – which means shops across [...]

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There are lots of tote bags in the top 20 – and all of them would be great gifts for anyone for the holidays.  Fill it with goodies – and you have a great substitute for a stocking!
The Two Hour Tulip Purse comes in several sizes – and really can be made in just a [...]

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One of the themes I noticed at Market this year were programs designed to support charities and causes:  The Rose of Sharon program supports Alzheimer’s; Under our Wings supports Quilts of Valor; and the Great Bandanna Quilt Challenge supports breast cancer research.
That is what I love about out industry – our customers care, and support [...]

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Every time I think that Nancy can’t top herself, she does!  Her newest book – Count On It – is a fabric calendar with changeable banners for each month, each holiday, and even bonus ideas to help each family celebrate their own special moments!  I shared a little bit about this in an earlier post, [...]

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Marianne Fons has joined forced with Catherine Roberts – the founder of Quilts of Valor – to design a program that provides quilts to our servicemen AND encourages new quilters!  What a brilliant idea – and a win/win for everyone.
Quilts of Valor has teamed up with nine different fabric companies who have produced patriotic lines [...]

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I am in Houston for Festival this week and everyone is buying calendars!  I have been so busy getting ready for Market, that I was shocked to realize that Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away – and Christmas is next month!  How time flies when you are having fun.  So if you are like [...]

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