I am excited to have this opportunity to provide a sneak peek of my newest pattern featuring the Quick Trim Ruler for Creative Grids!
Old Dog New Tricks 52″ Square
I named the pattern “Old Dog, New Tricks” because having been a quilter for 30+ years and a shop owner for over 18, I can be pretty [...]
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Susan Knapp and Mary Jane Mattingly of The Quilt Branch are following the success of their popular Creative Grids House ruler with the next generation – The Cottage Ruler. This little lady is designed specifically to work with the pre-cuts that are on the Market. This smaller version has all of the features of its [...]
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Posted in Patterns on Apr 18th, 2011 No Comments »
Lisa Bonjean of Primitive Gatherings loved the Twister design so much, she wanted to do miniature versions. The folks at CS Designs who developed the original concept had enough on their plates so Lisa provides her own templates in these miniature versions!  The pattern is written for an 11″ x 12 3/4″ size – but wouldn’t a bed [...]
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There are three new additions to Karen Montgomery’s popular Project Sheet series. These sheets provide one page, simple instructions for a multitude of quick, easy projects that are affordable and easy to kit. And, since they are so simple, they are great for Make It/Take It classes. These latest installments include a luggage tag, business or [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 10th, 2011 No Comments »
Amy Butler’s signature colors and big prints make anything she designs instantly recognizable. Her latest designs are no exception. Honey Bun Poufs are floor pillows that come in two sizes. In the old days, we might have called this a Dresden Plate pattern -but Amy puts her own spin on it!
Item #AB046HB [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 10th, 2011 No Comments »
Terry is one of my favorite designers. She always has her finger on the pulse of the industry – and has a way of combining new products with patterns that all generations love. Therm O Web has developed an iron on vinyl that can be applied to any fabric. After applying this [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 10th, 2011 No Comments »
Renae Allen of RGA Designs is known for her fabric and instructions that are created to teach anyone how to machine quilt. Whether you are using a domestic machine or a mid-arm or long-arm version, these panels provide a variety of options and teaching opportunities.
Renae has now joined forces with Henry [...]
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Just like rotary cutters were the tool that made quilting easier and faster, Social Media is the tool that makes advertising, marketing and communicating easier and faster. And it’s free!
Companies are using Facebook, Twitter and other social media websites to increase their customer base and sales. These sites offer a chance to get [...]
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Jump-Start your Quilting is a conglomeration of over 45 projects by 21 different designers. Each design is created by using pre-cuts that are readily available on the market. Every pattern lists the number of 5″ and 10″ squares; 1 1/2″ and 2 1/2″ strips; and fat quarters required to make each project. What a great [...]
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Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson have combined forces again to create seven charming patterns in three different colorways. Let’s face it – quilters are visual people! And, by showing the same quilts in three different fabric lines, we can instantly see the potential.
Item #LA5276Â Retail $9.95
This cover quilt, for instance, was shown in these colors; [...]
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