Checker Newsletter

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 lifetime.  I will share a lot more pictures on Monday, but here are a few taken just before the doors were open to our customers….

All of the booths were organized, manned and ready for them to walk through the door – the quiet before the storm!

Mario with Shannon Fabrics shared all of the great Cuddle fabrics that are so soft that you just want to pet them – and many of you did!  Luckily, this wasn’t a white glove show so everyone got their tactile fix!

Gina, Laura, and Nick explained the latest available technologies from Checker – and how to save you your most valuable commodity – TIME!

Penny Sturgis and Darci Wright shared their bag patterns and Rita demonstrated the Creative Grids rulers that made all of these quilts possible.

Sue Hausmann sold out of anything she mentioned  - simply crazy!  And, her school house was so successful, she is coming back next year!

Penny and Janice are “bonding” before the doors open…

Joan Hawley launched her new line of interfacings – Sew Lazy…..

Mary Pierson showed the potential of her product – Transfer-Eze…

Alex Anderson showed the new designs she has created with Accuquilt…

Lanette Edens of The Gypsy Quilter demonstrated a host of products – including a new drink holder that will be released later this year.

Daniela Stout of Cozy Quilt Designs shared her patterns and ruler that support pre-cuts…

Carol Porter of Clover Needlecraft shared their latest products…more to come on that later….

This husband and wife team from In the Patches shared their new wools and chubbies….

Stacy West from Buttermilk Basin showed off her new designs and had a great time drooling over the In the Patches wool….

Katie from June Tailor shared her favorite products…and now some of them are mine….

Kathy Seal was a super star and had customers waiting in line to buy her new quilt as you go place mats.  Watch for four more this Fall…

Karen Montgomery is ready for the doors to open.   She gave us a sneak preview of her new products coming out this Fall….

Brenda Miller taught us all how to use the PUL fabric and shared her wonderful designs…

When there are hugs and tears when you say good-bye, you know you have had a successful event!  Next time see what happens when the doors opened…..