Posted in Gift ideas on Nov 28th, 2011 No Comments »
Tis the season – and time to welcome your customer’s families into your shop. Â Embrace them! Â You have to encourage relatives who are willing to support their loved ones – and their obsessive hobby! Â Here are some of my favorite choices for those last minute gifts…
This assortment of Frixion Gel Pens offers the favorite new [...]
Posted in Book Reviews, Books on Nov 28th, 2011 No Comments »
I am a big fan of Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co. Â She has an amazing color sense that make her scrap quilts sing! Â Every one of her quilts can be showcased in a class on fabric selection. Â She makes combining up to 50 fabrics in one project look effortless. Â Her first book – [...]
Posted in Class Ideas, Patterns on Nov 28th, 2011 1 Comment »
This time of year, your customers all have one thing in common – they all need more TIME! Â Unfortunately, you can’t give them more time to finish those Christmas gifts that were the “perfect choice” in January – but you CAN help them plan for next year…Why not start a “Twelve Months of Christmas” program? [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2011 No Comments »
We just picked up a line of five inch charm squares from In the Patch Designs that are over-dyed wool. Â This is a case of – you can’t stop at just one. Â The packaging also enhances the “charm” of these samples. Â Who could resist???
Item #WC4522 Â Retail $8.50
Each hand-dyed wool color is one recipe, over-dyed on [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2011 No Comments »
Christmas cards are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Â Soon the only place you will be able to find them will be in antique stores. Â How sad is that! Â And, now, when you do go to the mailbox and find a card, doesn’t it bring a smile??? Â Even better, when you open up the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2011 No Comments »
My favorite notion this Market is a brilliant idea from Clover – a fusible gathering tape. Â It is so simple – iron on a strip of interfacing that has a thread running through it. Â Then pull on the thread and gather the fabric to the width you need. Â It is a quick demo – but [...]
Posted in Checker Distributors on Nov 14th, 2011 2 Comments »
Tuesday I will officially become the cool Mom and Grandma – if it starts with an “I”, I’ve got it! Â But why? Â What technology is so revolutionary that I have jumped on the latest craze voluntarily – no kicking and screaming required?
It all started last year when Rob Krieger shadowed Kathy Seal – the owner [...]
Posted in Gift ideas on Nov 14th, 2011 No Comments »
Whether you are throwing the party – or your customers are hosting their quilting group, these quilt designed plates, cups, and napkins are sure to be a hit! Â They come in two different designs – Pine Tree and Trip around the World…
Item #CUP-PINE Â Retail $6.95
Item #CUP-TRIP
Item #NAP-PINE Â Retail $4.95
Item #NAP-TRIP
Item [...]
Posted in Gift ideas, Products on Nov 14th, 2011 No Comments »
The holidays are just around the corner so it is time to order those cute little stocking stuffers that fly off the shelves and should be the showcase of a register display.  In some cases it is all about the packaging.  These haberdashery button tins are irresistible - and come in a variety of colors.  At this [...]
Posted in 2011 Fall Quilt Market on Nov 7th, 2011 1 Comment »
Houston is actually two shows that overlap.  Quilt Market is  a wholesale show that is scheduled for the last Saturday, Sunday and Monday in October each year.  But if you have ever attended, you know that there are so many special events surrounding the show that three days is just not enough!
For me, the kick [...]
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