Posted in 2011 Checker Open House on May 30th, 2011 No Comments »
I know, we just unpacked from Spring Market – and we are already talking about the Open House.  The truth is, we actually started working on this event the day after last year’s Open House!  Rob is a perfectionist  - so when you see him walking around with a notebook, he is already making a [...]
Posted in After Market Show on May 30th, 2011 2 Comments »
Many of you did not make it to Spring Market this year so we have brought Market to you…..in a number of locations.
After Market Quilt Review – Thursday, June 2
Checker Distributors
400 West Dussel Drive
Maumee, Ohio 43537
Telephone: Â 1-800-537-1060
Come join us at the Checker Warehouse from 8:00 – 5:00 on Thursday, June 2nd to see [...]
Posted in Notions on May 30th, 2011 4 Comments »
The hottest thing at Market were these Pilot Fixion pens. Â They come in a variety of colors and assortment packs – and have a fine point. Â Use them to mark any fabric – and the marks disappear with the heat of an iron.
I have heard that these markings come back if the quilt is frozen [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 25th, 2011 1 Comment »
Ackfeld Manufacturing is collecting Quilts for the victims in Joplin…… If you have a quilt that you don’t have anyone in mind for please donate to the victims of the tornado in Joplin Missouri….. If you would be so kind as to send them to us we will get them into the hands of the [...]
Posted in Creative Grids Rulers, Patterns on May 23rd, 2011 3 Comments »
Frankly, when I first met Karla Alexander, I thought she was this artsy quilter from the West coast!!! Â She mountain bikes, runs marathons – and the final nail in the coffin???? Â She sews curves, for God’s sake – and thinks it’s fun!!!! Â Not only that, she thought I would think that was fun too!!!
Did she [...]
Posted in Creative Grids Rulers, Lazy Girl Designs, Patterns on May 23rd, 2011 1 Comment »
The new and improved Creative Grids Lazy Angle ruler is selling like hot cakes! Â No wonder – it is a great ruler with hundreds of design possibilities. Â Three designers have made – count ‘em – 23 different patterns based on this ruler – and new designers are using it every day! Â Seven more were released [...]
Posted in 2011 Spring Quilt Market, Clover Needlcraft, Demos, Display ideas on May 23rd, 2011 No Comments »
The hottest notion at Market – bar none – are the new Kanzashi Flower Makers by Clover. Â They are so new that they are not on the Clover website yet – but they ARE on the Checker site!!! Â The first shipment is due to arrive the end of the month – so order them now [...]
Posted in 2011 Spring Quilt Market on May 17th, 2011 2 Comments »
Those of us who are fortunate enough to make our living in this industry, know that we are truly blessed – and so appreciate our customers who make this possible!!! Â In Salt Lake City, the rock stars in our industry were around every corner. Â I walked the floor for a few hours and here is [...]
Posted in 2011 Spring Quilt Market on May 17th, 2011 2 Comments »
At Market, the booth displays inspire us! Â We look at the vignettes the designers create to display their wares and picture them in our home or store! Â The next time you need a burst of creativity, check out some of my favorites….
Nancy Halvorsen’s booth should have been titled Christmas in May. Â She continues to re-invent [...]
Posted in 2011 Spring Quilt Market on May 17th, 2011 No Comments »
Checker is proud to announce that we were chosen Star Supplier of the Year by FabShop members again this year. Â And, in true Checker style, Rob sent everyone an e-mail sharing the news – and then asked for ideas on how we could do better!!! Â This is an honor that is earned – and as [...]
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