Posted in Class Ideas, Machine Quilting, Quilt Related, Uncategorized on Feb 28th, 2011 No Comments »
“Under Our Wings” program encourages rookies to try quilting. Here are some ideas for shops to promote the program and the Quilts of Valor Foundation.
Posted in Creative Grids Rulers, Fabric lines on Feb 28th, 2011 No Comments »
Sixty degree triangles are one of Creative Grids most popular rulers – and until recently, your creativity was only limited by the size of the ruler. Â The original (Item #CGRT60) cuts triangles up to a finished size of 8″ (this is the height of the ruler from the point to the opposite straight side – [...]
Posted in Books, Fabric lines on Feb 28th, 2011 No Comments »
Yes, I am a fan. Â I have read all of the Elm Creek quilt series – and look forward to every new installment! Â My favorite book in the series is Sugar Camp Quilts – a story about the underground railroad in Pennsylvania. Â The Union Quilts is a continuation of this story – and begins in [...]
Posted in Display ideas on Feb 21st, 2011 No Comments »
As shop owners, we all do a great job of preparing for the major holidays – but the “minor” ones tend to fall through the cracks. Â But, one day a year, everyone is Irish – and you still have time to put together a great display, a demo, and even a class! Â It is easier [...]
Posted in Creative Grids Rulers, Lazy Girl Designs on Feb 21st, 2011 5 Comments »
I am soooo excited to announce that the Lazy Angle ruler -designed by our favorite “Lazy Girl”, Joan Hawley – is now a Creative Grids product! Â And that transition means that this ruler now showcases the best features CGR has to offer: Â The solid black lines allow you to cut blocks that finish up to [...]
Posted in Checker Distributors on Feb 21st, 2011 4 Comments »
Laurie Harsh of FabShop fame, approached several CEO’s before Fall Market and asked them to spend a day with a shop owner. Â These CEO’s then participated in a panel discussion at the dinner. Â In my opinion, it was the best program FabShop has ever presented.
I hope Laurie does an article to follow up with the [...]
Posted in Books on Feb 14th, 2011 No Comments »
In the book world, there is sometimes a three month lag between putting a project to bed and having for sale on your shelves. Â That means that many of the books that will be showcased in Salt Lake City are already listed on or website. Â Why not pre-order them now to guarantee that they will [...]
Posted in Books on Feb 14th, 2011 No Comments »
Here are some books – due to be released this month – that will give your customers a taste of “new” by the end of the month!
I have not SEEN any of these books – just the covers and some inside shots – but these are the ones that tweaked my interest – and are [...]
Posted in Books on Feb 14th, 2011 1 Comment »
The art of folding and sewing fabric flowers is called Kanzashi. Â This ancient Japanese art – dating back to the 1600’s – has been revived using modern techniques and supplies. Â Hot glue guns have replaced rice starch, but the beauty remains the same.
Item #8481-4 Â Retail $21.95
The book includes 20 projects featuring different fabric folding techniques [...]
Posted in Books on Feb 7th, 2011 1 Comment »
5-10-15+ Fat Quarters is the #1 selling book today. Â And, it is easy to see why – over 45 projects for less than 20 bucks! Â What is not to love???
Item #1440611 Â Retail $19.95
Over 20 designers contributed to this book so there is a wide variety of projects – in a multitude of colorways. Â There definitely [...]
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