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May30
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The Tutto features top and side openings for easy access. It has a front pockets and rear mesh pockets and two straps inside to strap down your sewing machine so it does not shift while traveling. And plenty of smaller pockets to hold your gadgets.
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May27
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Debbie Wiesner from “Out on a Limb ” showcased some great patterns using wool in her primitive type designs for quilts, wearables, and punchneedle.
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May25
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Barbara Jones of QuiltSoup is Really "Cooking" With Some Great Quilt Patterns...Barbara Tells Us More About QuiltSoup
"I also think that what appliqué lacks in speed it more than makes up for in portability."
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May24
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I found a new friend in Barbara Jones of QuiltSoup. She is the maker and designer of "hip and fun" quilt patterns that have great appeal for the young quilter and for the seasoned veteran.
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May23
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Seen at Quilt Market...Lots 'O Wool! ... "Buttermilk Basin" has Fun with Refreshing Primitive Wool Designs and Quilts
Wool it seems was the "name of the game" at Quilt Market...and there was a lot of it... wool embellishing, wool samplers, wool home décor items, wool thread, wool needle punch, wool yarn, wool rug hooking, wool roving and hand-dyed over-dyed wool and even more wool.
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I met with Janet from “BlockButler” while at quilt market and she showed me a great product—a unique design wall system called the BlockButler. It is sticky material that sticks to your wall—no pins or fasteners needed to hold it in place—and your fabric sticks to the front side and allows you to design a way!
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May22
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Some Great Things From Quilt Market...QuiltersBuzz to be Featured in a Magazine! Show and Tell and More!
Some great thing happened while on the road in Minneapolis…at Quilt Market!
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May19
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Minneapolis Plays Host to the International Quilt Market...And Others! Textile Artist, Valori Wells Lectures and Displays her Creations
I was a particularly impressed with “new mom” Valori Wells who designs for FreeSprit Fabrics. Valori is a second generation quilter, her Mom Jean Wells, is a quilter, and designer and owner of “The Stitchin Post” quilt shop.
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May18
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I am in Minneapolis, MN to attend the “world's only trade show for the quilting industry” also known as “International Quilt Market”.
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May16
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Sew with Denyse Schmidt at a "MakeWorkshop"--Or Join A "Denyse-flavored" Block Swap or Quilt-Along for Inspiration
Denyse holds workshops where you will have this hands-on opportunity to spend an afternoon learning her intuitive design techniques, while building a foundation for bringing your individual style to quilts or projects from her book, or your own creations. Lots of fun!
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May15
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Whats New From the Denyse Schmidt Quilt Studio...? Check Out Her New Products Here. And Denyse is Guest Writing Again Today
We are fortunate to have more inspirational Denyse Schmidt products coming our way ....and even the inspirational Denyse Schmidt herself in person... Denyse is the guest writer today.
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May11
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Denyse Schmidt Tells Us About New Projects, Products and the Success of Her Fabric Line "Flea Market Fancy"--Look for Additional Colorways and a Whole New Fabric Collection...Denyse is Guest Writing for QuiltersBuzz!
Here is our chance to hear from Denyse about what's new at the DSQ (Denyse Schmidt Quilts) studio, her fabric line, Flea Market Fancy, and other new projects and products..
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May 9
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Fat Quarter Shop owner, Kimberly Jolly is guest blogging for QuiltersBuzz today in part two of her post about owning and operating an online quilt shop.
With some insights into shopping for a quilt shop, here is Kimberly: Continue Reading |
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May 8
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Quilt Shop Spotlight: The Fat Quarter Shop has Fat Quarters, Fabric, Charm Packs and "Jolly Packs" and More!
I started out just focusing on fat quarters and fat quarter patterns! We then began carrying yardage in most fabric lines so customers can get coordinating fabrics for borders, binding and backing as well. That led to carrying a large assortment of kits that we try to keep fresh, original and unique
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May 7
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Shop owners, quilt product vendors, pattern makers, fabric companies, and notion makers are all getting ready for the “World’s Only Trade Show of the Quilting Industry”—otherwise known as International Quilt Market!
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May 5
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“I made this shirt for Sadie and am so happy with how it turned out. I saw this idea on craftster about using freezer paper to make a iron-on stencil and it worked like a charm. Continue Reading |
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May 4
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Here are some tips from Kristin at SewMaMaSew! about sewing on oilcloth.
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May 3
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Oilcloth is making a big comeback. And it has great appeal because many of us
remember oilcloth tablecloths being underneath our bowl of macaroni and cheese lunch. Continue Reading |
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May 1
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At one of my local quilt shops, Material Possessions in Lake Forest, CA; they posted some interesting facts about Fat Quarters.
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