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Oct23	I'm Off To See The Wizard...And More...At Quilt Market Gina Halladay October 23, 2007 I'm off to find the wizard...Quilting Treasures has "The Wizard of Oz" fabric line coming out in December. And I am heading off to quilt market to find that wizard! It looks like it comes in a "black and white... Continue Reading Posted at 5:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (7)
Nov14	Have Fun With Dick and Jane...With A New Fabric Collection From Michael Miller Fabrics Gina Halladay November 14, 2006 So I have a warm place in my heart for “Dick and Jane”. And they back! Michael Miller Fabrics has reproduced the illustrations from the books into a fabric line. Continue Reading Posted at 5:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
Nov13	Another Fabric Designer's Approach to Quilting...Meet Kathy Brown of "Teacher's Pet"...See Her New "Happy" Fabric Line and "Take 5" Pattern Series Gina Halladay November 13, 2006 You can actually give the same 5 fabrics to 5 different quilters, five them a Take 5 pattern and send them on their merry way. When they return with their quilts - none of them will look the same. Individuality is the key that has made this pattern series so successful! says Kathy Brown, quilt designer. Continue Reading Posted at 8:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Nov10	Denyse Schmidt Shines At Market and In A Presentation...She Has A New Fabric Collection In The Works And QuiltersBuzz Hits 200! Gina Halladay November 10, 2006 QuiltersBuzz hits a milestone! This is post number 200 for the QuiltersBuzz! And has nearly 200,000 pages views recorded.When I started writing, I worried about having enough to write about…boy, was I wrong. I have thousands of things to write... Continue Reading Posted at 5:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Nov 7	Amy Butler Shows Off Her "Lotus" Line at Market and And Talks About The Inspiration For Her Designs, Answering A Bloggers Question Gina Halladay November 7, 2006 I had a chance to hang out with Amy Butler for a bit at Market…I viewed (and bought) her newest line with Rowan called “Lotus” --And I Love it.Amy got a haircut too--that is smashing!I did a little bit of... Continue Reading Posted at 5:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (6)
Nov 6	Clover's Yo-Yo Maker was a "Hot" Item at Market, Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs Gives Us the Scoop and Tells About Her New Book...Read to Learn More About Yo-Yo's and Faux! Gina Halladay November 6, 2006 It seems like I missed a few cool items while at Market …one of the “Hot” items being demonstrated was Clover’s new Yo-Yo maker. I am sorry I missed the demos, I guess I was too busy watching the wool... Continue Reading Posted at 9:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (12)
Nov 3	"Soak" Is A Great New Product For Washing Your Quilts, Knitted Items, Delicates and Even Your Dog... Gina Halladay November 3, 2006 Here is my new favorite product (great for quilters and knitters) which I discovered from my 3-day shopping extravaganza in the jam-packed aisles of Quilt Market... It is called “Soak”, a pure, gentle and deliciously scented way to wash the delicate items you care about most—other than your kids that is! Continue Reading Posted at 8:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Nov 1	Quilt Market Sample Spree...It Is Quite An Event To Witness! Gina Halladay November 1, 2006 Each Market there is an event called “Sample Spree” which is an opportunity for quilt shop owners to buy samples of quilts, patterns and fabric lines. Continue Reading Posted at 2:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (6)
Oct31	Read (And Listen) To My Report From Quilt Market...The Features on Quilting Products, People and Patterns Has Just Begun! Gina Halladay October 31, 2006 I have walked the floors of Quilt Market in the Houston convention center for three straight days…meeting and greeting some of the best people in the quiltingbiz who are showing their products. I have 3 suitcases full of things I will be writing about in the next few months! Continue Reading Posted at 5:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Oct28	Shops Owners Gather in Houston for Quilt Market..."Prints Charming" Designers Debut Their Line, "Follow Your Imagination" Gina Halladay October 28, 2006 Fabric is flying--literally! Orders are being rung up! Deals and being drawn! But most importantly, quilt shop owners from around the country (and world) are getting excited to bring back home to you--their customers--some of the best that Quilt Market has to offer! Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Oct25	More "Goods" Coming Our Way From Amy Butler Design Studio...Amy Shares Again Today on QuiltersBuzz Gina Halladay October 25, 2006 Fall is in the air, especially in Ohio where Amy Butler is busy at her studio working on new designs and patterns—all to be presented at Fall Quilt Market in a couple of days. But here, once again, is a sneak peak of some new goodies… Continue Reading Posted at 3:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Oct23	Amy Butler Gives Us A Sneak Peak of New Fabric Line, "Lotus" and An Update From Her Design Studio Gina Halladay October 23, 2006 Here is Amy Butler writing to us from her studio, with a sneak peak of her new products and an update from her Ohio workplace.. Continue Reading Posted at 6:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Oct19	Amy Butler Will Introduce A New Fabric Line at Quilt Market, New Patterns, Stationery And More...(You Guys Get To See It First Here!) ...Get The Inside Scoop From Amy Herself... Gina Halladay October 19, 2006 There is lots ‘o new stuff coming from the design studio of Amy Butler. She just emailed me an update… Amy and her studio staff is busy making samples, designing and packaging her goodies as she readies for Quilt Market which will be held in Houston at the end of the month. Continue Reading Posted at 4:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
Oct 4	How Fabric Becomes Fabric...Read About the Process From Fabric Designer, Weeks Ringle of FunQuilts Gina Halladay October 4, 2006 Weeks Ringle, of FunQuilts, is a regular contributor to the "WhipUp" blog and she posted a wonderful article titled "Becoming Fabric". Continue Reading Posted at 4:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Sep23	Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop Tells Us What Was "Hot" This Summer...And Gets Ready To Attend Quilt Market With Other Shop Owners to BUY, BUY, BUY! Gina Halladay September 23, 2006 I thought you would like to know about some of the top selling quilting products of the summer of 2006 from one of the best and busiest quilt shops on line, “The Fat Quarter Shop”. Continue Reading Posted at 6:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Sep 4	Here is a Sneak Peak of Quilts From the "Soon- to- Be- Released" Patchwork Book From Kaffe Fassett and Liza Lucy...Kaleidoscope of Quilts Gina Halladay September 4, 2006 Here is a Sneak Peak of three quilts that will be featured in the new patchwork book from Kaffe Fassett and Liza Lucy, called “Kaleidoscope of Quilts”. Continue Reading Posted at 7:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Aug18	Australian Designers Create Fabric for FreeSpirit Fabrics --See a Sneak Peak of "Prints Charming" New Fabric Line...Plus They Are Guest Writing Today on QuiltersBuzz Gina Halladay August 18, 2006 Say Hi! to Kirsten and Cath from Australia…this dynamic duo make up the design team for “Prints Charming”… (I love their name.) And they are getting noticed in the U.S! Continue Reading Posted at 5:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
Jun29	Material Obession's, Sarah and Kathy, Guest Report on the Sydney Craft and Quilt Show--The Biggest Quilt Show in the Southern Hemisphere! Gina Halladay June 29, 2006 Well, here they are...Sarah and Kathy, all the way from Material Obession in Australia guest reporting on the recently held Sydney Quilt and Craft Show. Continue Reading Posted at 10:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Jun18	Debbie Caffrey "Opens Another Can of Worms" with a new Quilting Book Gina Halladay June 18, 2006 If you have “opened up a can of worms” once before, now you can do it again! Because quilter, teacher and quilt retreat host, Debbie Caffrey, now has opened “Another Can of Worms”! In case, you are confused at this point, let me explain! Continue Reading Posted at 5:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Jun15	She's a "LuLu"--Meet Quilt Designer and Teacher Luanne Corts Spaffords of "Itza Lulu Designs"! Gina Halladay June 15, 2006 I met a fun high-energy quilt designer/teacher while at Quilt Market last month and I just have to expose you guys to her—her name is Luanne Corts Spafford, from “Itza Lulu Designs”. Continue Reading Posted at 4:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Jun 9	CROC Shoes--Creating Comfort for Consumers...New "Mary Jane" Style Introduced This Week at Fashion Footwear Association of New York Gina Halladay June 9, 2006 And in case you do not know what I am talking about…CROCS are shoes. As a matter of fact they are a “new breed” of comfort shoe, according to the Croc website. Continue Reading Posted at 9:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (7)
Jun 4	Cool Gadget Cleans Your Rotary Cutting Mat--Eliminating Fuzz Balls and Grime Gina Halladay June 4, 2006 A cool gadget I picked up while at Quilt Market, was a Cutting Mat Cleaner. This little rubbery thingy prolongs the life of your cutting mat by removing lint and fibers from batting, flannel, fleece and other soft materials. Continue Reading Posted at 9:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
May30	Tutto Bags Are the Best Wheels On the Go...Especially for Quilters Traveling With a Sewing Machine Gina Halladay May 30, 2006 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. Continue Reading Posted at 10:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
May27	Going "Out On A Limb" with Debbie Wiesner's Quilt and Shirt Designs... Gina Halladay May 27, 2006 Debbie Wiesner from “Out on a Limb ” showcased some great patterns using wool in her primitive type designs for quilts, wearables, and punchneedle. Continue Reading Posted at 7:39 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
May25	Barbara Jones of QuiltSoup is Really "Cooking" With Some Great Quilt Patterns...Barbara Tells Us More About QuiltSoup Gina Halladay May 25, 2006 "I also think that what appliqué lacks in speed it more than makes up for in portability." Continue Reading Posted at 5:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
May23	Seen at Quilt Market...Lots 'O Wool! ... "Buttermilk Basin" has Fun with Refreshing Primitive Wool Designs and Quilts Gina Halladay May 23, 2006 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. Continue Reading Posted at 9:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
May22	Some Great Things From Quilt Market...QuiltersBuzz to be Featured in a Magazine! Show and Tell and More! Gina Halladay May 22, 2006 Some great thing happened while on the road in Minneapolis…at Quilt Market! Continue Reading Posted at 10:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
May19	Minneapolis Plays Host to the International Quilt Market...And Others! Textile Artist, Valori Wells Lectures and Displays her Creations Gina Halladay May 19, 2006 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. Continue Reading Posted at 5:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
May18	QuiltersBuzz is At Quilt Market...Looking for Quilting Ideas and Product to "Show and Tell" Gina Halladay May 18, 2006 I am in Minneapolis, MN to attend the “world's only trade show for the quilting industry” also known as “International Quilt Market”. Continue Reading Posted at 7:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
May11	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! Gina Halladay May 11, 2006 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.. Continue Reading Posted at 7:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (5)
May 9	Fat Quarter Shop's owner is Guest Blogging Today...Read About the Designers She Buys From Gina Halladay May 9, 2006 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 Posted at 7:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
May 8	Quilt Shop Spotlight: The Fat Quarter Shop has Fat Quarters, Fabric, Charm Packs and "Jolly Packs" and More! Gina Halladay May 8, 2006 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 Continue Reading Posted at 7:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
May 7	"To Market, To Market, To Buy A Fat Quarter"... .Shop Owners Ready for Quilt Market Next Week Gina Halladay May 7, 2006 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! Continue Reading Posted at 9:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
May 3	Oilcloth is Making a Comeback...It is Practical and Fun to Use Gina Halladay May 3, 2006 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 Posted at 7:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Jan26	More about Denyse Schmidt's new line of fabric..."Flea Market Fancy" Gina Halladay January 26, 2006 I had to know more…. so I asked. And Denyse Schmidt was happy to answer all my questions about the new line of fabric coming out this spring called “Flea Market Fancy”. Continue Reading Posted at 2:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (7)
Jan14	About the Author, Gina Halladay Gina Halladay January 14, 2006 I am Gina Halladay and I am a crafty girl. I have the need to create. I quilt, I knit, I embroider, and I have great skills with the hot glue gun, band saw and an 8” belt sander. I like glitter Continue Reading Posted at 8:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (21)
Nov 7	Billie Lauder teaches the "value" in quilting Gina Halladay November 7, 2005 What Billie taught was how the placement of your different values determines how a quilt block will look. Continue Reading Posted at 7:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Nov 5	Robyn Pandolph's new line of Fabric...Soft and yummy! Gina Halladay November 5, 2005 Robyn Pandolph's new line for Spring is romantic and yummy! Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
Nov 3	Can the right plastic bag make the difference to an aspiring quilt designer? Gina Halladay November 3, 2005 Some understand and see my vision, others don’t. But I usually, press on and sew up my design. Continue Reading Posted at 9:06 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Oct31	What is new from the "Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!" authors... Gina Halladay October 31, 2005 Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!!, authors Diana McClun and Laura Nownes, are a team that again and again have proven themselves to be successful in the quilting industry. And after 25 years at it, they still have fresh and exciting ideas and designs. Continue Reading Posted at 4:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Oct27	More of Amy Butler from Quilt Market...with photos! Gina Halladay October 27, 2005 More highlights from the International Quilt Maket featuring Amy Butler, textile artist. Continue Reading Posted at 8:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (5)
Oct26	Meeting Amy Butler at the International Quilt Market Gina Halladay October 26, 2005 One of my most favorite designers to show her stuff at Quilt Market was Amy Butler, an artist, textile and pattern designer who creates fresh and inspiring designs with her wild big print “vintage-flavored” fabric lines and designs. Continue Reading Posted at 8:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
Oct25	Whats new for you from the International Quilt Market Gina Halladay October 25, 2005 I just returned from a shopping spree in Houston at the International Quilt Market and I got a chance to "fondle" new fabric lines. Continue Reading Posted at 6:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

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