Posted in 2012 Spring Quilt Market on May 29th, 2012 No Comments »
After lunch, we continued our tour. Â The Quilt Branch were there sharing their new book – I’ve Been Framed which showcases their Creative Grids House ruler as well as the Cottage ruler. Â To see a complete listing of their products, visit: Â http://www.checkerdist.com/products/search?v=Q100
Carolyn Friedlander was one of the up and coming young designers who shared her [...]
Posted in 2012 Spring Quilt Market on May 29th, 2012 6 Comments »
Spring Market was so much fun I wanted to share a day at Market.
Every morning before Market opened, Checker sponsored a series of Take and Teach classes. Â All of them were sold out!!! Â Several shop owners said that they always attend our Take and Teach sessions because our designers and products have “guts”. Â They know [...]
Posted in Atkinson Designs, Patterns on May 29th, 2012 2 Comments »
I don’t know how she does it – and believe me, I have tried to figure out why she is consistently sew successful Market after Market, year after year.
And this Market is no exception! Â Two of her new patterns use clear vinyl – which could be one of the reasons she is so popular. Â By [...]
Posted in 2012 Spring Quilt Market, Creative Grids Rulers on May 14th, 2012 No Comments »
Take  Teach Sessions
Saturday
Rita Fishel
Learn to piece “Curvalicious” and Storm at Sea blocks with these Creative Grids strip rulers.
Penny Haren (sponsored by Landauer Publishing)
Come learn how to create quilts using paper-pieced applique  and hear about an upcoming Technique of the Month program.
Karla Alexander and Swirly Girls Design
Be the first to see the new [...]
Posted in 2012 Spring Quilt Market on May 14th, 2012 No Comments »
Market begins for us before the doors even open! Â Checker is sponsoring several Take and Teach Sessions and participating in others that feature Creative Grids rulers as well. Â Take and Teach sessions are classes that begin at 8:00 each morning.
Take and Teach Sessions – Friday
Karla Alexander will share how to use a series of Creative [...]
Posted in 2012 Spring Quilt Market on May 14th, 2012 No Comments »
Fab Shop Dinner
As you know, the Fab Shop Dinner is the kick-off to Spring Quilt Market. Â It always is scheduled the night before school houses – and is a sneak peak at what to expect at Market.
This year, the dinner will be held at the Marriott Downtown – right by the convention center.
There is still [...]
Posted in Gift ideas on May 7th, 2012 No Comments »
These little monsters, by Basic Grey LLC, are intended to be gift card (or cash) holders, but I see them as so much more…
School is out next month – which means mothers will be bringing in their children while shopping. Â Why not have these little guys at the register as rewards for good behavior???
Meet Gerda….
Item [...]
Posted in Patterns on May 7th, 2012 No Comments »
These quilter’s post cards, by Villa Rosa Designs, are glossy and the size of a postcard with a quilt on the front and instructions on the back. Â At just $2.00, they are the perfect impulse buy! Â I can see your customers collecting them like baseball cards…
Saratoga…
Item #VRD268352 Â Retail $2.00
Double Delight….
Item #VRD268369 Â Retail $2.00
Iced Tea…
Item #VRD268390 [...]
Posted in Notions on May 7th, 2012 No Comments »
Buttons have become a fashion accessory – but that can sometimes come with a high price tag! Â That’s why I was so pleased with this new line. Â The quality is there at a reasonable price!
These 1/2″ shank buttons retail for just $5.50 – which makes them the perfect counter display….
Crimson….
Item #BGFAB-8016 Â Retail $5.50
Seaspray…
Item #BGFAB-8017 Â Retail [...]
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