Checker Newsletter

The calm before the storm…The aisles are polished, the fabric is organized, and the carts are waiting….

Special sales for the event were displayed….

And then the doors opened!!!!

Customers took advantage of the books and patterns displayed in the showroom – and enjoyed the air conditioned comfort…

These two have their running shoes on because they were in [...]

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Rob never wastes an inch of space so for two days, the warehouse is transformed.  The end caps become educational displays…
Checker is the North American home for Creative Grids so this was a perfect opportunity to showcase our new additions:

In just a few short years, we have become the premier ruler company for specialty rulers.

Batiks [...]

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This year, we offered six school houses over two days so more shop owners would have an opportunity to participate – and did they ever!  The week before, Rob had to redesign the room to hold 30 more people!  That is a great problem to have!!!
Five of these school houses were filmed so they are/will [...]

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Thanks to all of our vendors who were so willing to share their knowledge and expertise with all of our customers at our Open House.  It truly was a magical week-end.  For the vendors and us, it was like going away to camp for the week-end!  We made friendships and connections that will last a [...]

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McKay Manor Musers knew a good thing when they saw it – and gave us support for the Cuddle fabrics that we all love – but were nervous about sewing them!  Many of their samples will be displayed at the Shannon booth at the Open House so come see what all of the fuss is [...]

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When I was a little girl, I loved to go to the craft department at Ben Franklin and get anything variegated…Remember the Red Heart 4 ply yarns that came in baby colors and brights?  LOVED THEM!  And, that is probably why girls like me have grown up to LOVE Valdani!  Their muted colors are to [...]

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We call it schlepping – and every quilter and shop owner hates it!  Schlepping is having to pack and move all of our stuff anywhere – whether it is to a retreat, a class, a sewing day, a guild meeting, a vendor’s mall, or around the shop or house.  After all, quilt supplies come in [...]

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Kathy Seal is a shop owner who has provided you with the means to create the perfect trifecta – class/demo/and kit!  These patterns are already into their second printing – and if you move now – will be kitted with a display sample by the end of the week!
The concept is brilliant!  Each placemat is [...]

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Many of us fell in love with quilting because we watched Alex Anderson on T.V.  I belonged to a generation that was surrounded by quilts – but didn’t consider making them until I was exposed to the step by step examples on her show!  Once the entire process was broken down into do-able segments, I [...]

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It’s hard to keep a secret – especially when that secret is about one of the legends in our industry!  We mentioned that Judy Niemeyer was going to be showing new patterns and products at our Open House.  Well, guess what!  I’ve got pictures – and permission to share them with you now!!!
We are proud [...]

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