Atkinson Designs – Five Patterns in the Top 20
Jun 6th, 2011 by Penny Haren
Terry Atkinson is my idol! Â She has her finger on the pulse of the industry – and knocks it out of the park every time! Â She is as down to earth as they come, and has the ability to design projects that appeal to all ages. Â As of this morning, five of her patterns were listed in the top 20 and 18 out of the top 20 zippers are hers! Â You go girl!
Terry is coming to our Open House in August. Â She will be demonstrating her zipper technique – that is the reason your customers will buy zippers again. Â Before I saw Terry demonstrate this technique, I skipped any pattern that had a zipper. Â Velcro was my friend – and only option. Â Not any more! Â Her method is so easy, even I can do it!
But Terry didn’t just release a zipper rack (http://www.checkerdist.com/products/zippers/?v=A735)Â that is the perfect and most affordable way for quilt shops to carry zippers – she designed fast and easy patterns around them so you could TEACH your students how to insert them. Â These projects are simply adorable – and can be completely finished in a two hour session. Â We love instant gratification!
Cash & Carry
Item #ATK148 Â Retail $8.00
Zippy Stripy
Item #ATK149
Pockets to Go
Item #ATK150 Â Retail $9.00
If you are a machine dealer, this is your dream class! Â Show them how to insert zippers, sew on buttons, add trims, piping, etc. – all in one easy pattern.
This Market, Terry added the Reader Wrap. Â And, once again, she predicted the trends. Â Last month, Kindle sales were higher than book sales on Amazon.com – who would have dreamed that five years ago??? Â And, she has the perfect cover….
Reader Wrap
Item #ATK156 Â Retail $9.00
The new vinyl fabrics have been popular – but again – no one was really sure what to do with them. Â This new lunch bag is available in two heights….hence the name….
Item #ATK155 Â Retail $9.00
This bag can also be used with the new iron on vinyl (Item #3905 for a shiny finish or #3925 for a matte finish). Â Come meet Terry at the Open House. Â She will show you how to incorporate these products into your next class or demo day.
