Posted in Book Reviews, Books on Nov 29th, 2010 No Comments »
Lynn Ann Majidmehr is a textile artist who has combined pieced foundations with stunning floral appliques to create works of art. Â Her new book that features ten of these designs is simply striking. Â In this case, a picture is definitely worth 1,ooo words – so I’ll just shut up!
Item #B1006T Â Retail $27.99
The cover quilt is [...]
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Posted in Patterns on Nov 29th, 2010 No Comments »
My favorite booth at Market – bar none – was the Ellen Medlock booth! Â 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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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 28th, 2010 No Comments »
Brenda Henning’s Strip Therapy books are always best sellers – and this one is no exception. Â This latest addition includes patterns for six quilts that use 2 1/2″ strips.
Item #BBP540 Â Retail $20.00
Check out our selection of Tonga Treats by Timeless Treasures. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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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Posted in Display ideas on Nov 15th, 2010 No Comments »
One of the themes I noticed at Market this year were programs designed to support charities and causes: Â 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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Posted in Art To Heart, Books on Nov 15th, 2010 1 Comment »
Every time I think that Nancy can’t top herself, she does! Â 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! Â 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! Â 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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Posted in Gift ideas on Nov 8th, 2010 No Comments »
I am in Houston for Festival this week and everyone is buying calendars! Â 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! Â How time flies when you are having fun. Â So if you are like [...]
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