I love these red work snowman patterns! Â They will be arriving soon, but I wanted to give you time to collect the fabrics. Â You don’t have to wait for your Christmas fabrics to arrive to kit this one. Â Get out all of your red print fabrics and the white with red prints. Â Start cutting fat [...]
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I love to offer a “free” class after a demo if the customers buy the products and the following items work together to create the perfect scenario!
#1 Â Creative Grids Tumbler Ruler
This tool cuts tumbler blocks from any combination of strips that measure 4 1/2″ when sewn – a great way to use up scraps!
Item #CGRDBS90 [...]
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Posted in Demos, Notions on Jun 25th, 2012 1 Comment »
Many of you are planning for shop hops or other events in your shops and need demo ideas. Â These are my top picks – and the ones I will be demonstrating this summer:
#1
Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool
When I demonstrate this tool, at least 75% of the crowd buys it! Â It really is that good. [...]
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Steady Betty has a new member of the family: Â The Press & Pin Betty! Â This board has the same great covering that you love – but with a center that is specially made so you can pin your quilt pieces in place! Â These boards come in a variety of sizes.
Item #SB1216PP Â Retail $58.00 (12″ x [...]
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When three calendars are in the top 10, it is time to place yours orders! Â These beauties make great counter displays for those upcoming shop hops and summer events. Â Here are the ones that are currently available:
Landauer has three favorites including our #1 seller based on the ever popular book Scrappy Fireworks Quilts (L112902 – [...]
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GE Designs’ new book – Big Blocks Big Style – is the perfect title for this collection of nine quilts by one of my favorite designers, Gudrun Erla.
Item #GE506 Â Retail $20.00
After all, sometimes when you want to make a statement it is time to go big or go home – or go big FOR the [...]
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Posted in Notions on Jun 11th, 2012 No Comments »
The Finger Thing is a metal tool that can be molded to fit the finger of your choice. Â The rounded point works like an awl when sewing on a machine. Â Easily control the direction of the seams and protect your fingertips at the same time. Â Since you don’t have to hold it, your other fingers [...]
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Posted in Gift ideas on Jun 11th, 2012 1 Comment »
IPhones are everywhere and with the new Checker app, they are a must have for every shop owner. Â Now keep your iPhone at your fingertips at all time with this lanyard. Â Available in a variety of glitzy colors, Â it plugs into the charger outlet of your phone. Â These will be arriving any day, so order [...]
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It’s summertime and the living is, well, colorful! Â Purses and cotton skirts should be on display in every quilt shop – and these pre-made flowers are the perfect embellishment. Â They are reasonably priced so your customers can trim their favorite creation for the price of some designer buttons. Â Ranging in size from 3″ to 7″, [...]
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Posted in Notions on Jun 4th, 2012 No Comments »
This is my favorite notion coming out of Quilt Market so if you love it as much as I do, pre-order it now!!!
The seam-fix is a seam ripper by Tacony that has a sharp point which easily fits under the stitching – even if you stitch at 12 – 16 stitches per inch. Â A display [...]
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