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Mar12	The Fun Life Of A Pattern Buyer...Learn What Moda's Deb Outlaw Does For A Living, And About Trends in the Quilting Industry Gina Halladay March 12, 2008 I thought you may be interested in learning more about the job of being a pattern buyer for a major player in the quilting industry. I met Deb Outlaw, a pattern buyer for United Notions/Moda, about a year ago... Continue Reading Posted at 10:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (8)
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)
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)
Oct16	Meet Anna Maria Horner, A Fresh, Talented Artist... She Designs Fabric For Free Spirit Fabrics ...With A New Line In the Works and Is Guest Writing On QuiltersBuzz Gina Halladay October 16, 2006 Anna Marie has one line of fabric already out, “Bohemian”, and another one coming your way soon! Meet Anna Marie Horner! Continue Reading Posted at 8:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
Sep20	Quilter, Alex Anderson, Shares Her Plans For the Future in Part Two of Her "Writing Gig" For QuiltersBuzz Gina Halladay September 20, 2006 “People ask what is next, and frankly I don't know. But I do know this; life has offered me an incredible ride, one I could have never charted in my wildest dreams. To be able to touch people with the magic of quilting, people I might never meet, is an awesome honor, of which I am grateful”. Continue Reading Posted at 6:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Sep17	Hather Bailey's Shares Her Sweet "Bitty Booties" Pattern...And a Sneak Peak of Her Fabric Line is On the Way Gina Halladay September 17, 2006 Here is a pattern (free and downloadable) that is too cute not to share. It is new from Heather Bailey. Check out her website at “HelloMyNameIsHeather”. Continue Reading Posted at 6:28 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)
Aug26	Log Cabin Pillows...See How Cute and Learn How to Make Them in This Log Cabin Tutorial Gina Halladay August 26, 2006 There are many cute “log cabin-ish” pillows gracing the web pages of a few of you out there in Quilter’s Blogland…I found a great tutorial with photos by Dacia Ray on her site. Continue Reading Posted at 10:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Jun30	Great Finds at Sydney Australia's Biggest Craft and Quilt Show...Material Obsession Shop Owners Guest Write and Give Us a Report Gina Halladay June 30, 2006 Here are some of the great thing Sarah and Kathy, of Material Obsession, found while attending, vending and spending at Sydney’s biggest Craft and Quilt Show… Continue Reading Posted at 6:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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 8	Catching Up with Robyn Pandolph...She is Excited to Be Designing for FreeSpirit Fabrics Gina Halladay June 8, 2006 I had a chance to catch up with Robyn Pandolph while we were attending International Quilt Market last month. She is excited to now be designing for FreeSpirit Fabrics and she has been hard at work finishing up some new lines of fabric for them Continue Reading Posted at 9:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
May24	"QuiltSoup" Has The Recipe For Quilting Success...Owner, Designer Barbara Jones is Guest Writer Gina Halladay May 24, 2006 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. Continue Reading Posted at 7:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Apr 6	Here is Another "Sneak Peak"...of Amy Butler's New Home Decor Line of Fabric..."FOREST" Gina Halladay April 6, 2006 Amy Butler keeps on doing it. And doing it well! The response from you readers about the “Belle” fabric line for quilters has been wonderful….(Click here of a sneak peak of Belle.) Now, here is a chance to get a “sneak peak” of Amy's new Home Décor line…FOREST. Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Mar17	Kaffe Fassett designing Pajamas, Bedding, Rugs and Fabric Lines! Gina Halladay March 17, 2006 Kaffe Fassett now is designing pajamas, dinnerware and cushions! Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Mar14	Folk Artist, Sue Spargo a talent and a teacher Gina Halladay March 14, 2006 Sue Spargo has a great talent for quilting and working with wool. Continue Reading Posted at 7:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Feb10	Humble Beginnings...at the Threaded Pear Studio, creators of quilted comforts Gina Halladay February 10, 2006 We are going be piecing, quilting for others, and making “quilted comforts” to sell. Continue Reading Posted at 7:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (8)
Feb 6	Amy Butler Sewing Patterns Are Now Printed on 100% Post-Consumer Waste Gina Halladay February 6, 2006 All Amy Butler Sewing Patterns will now be printed on 100% Post-Consumer Waste, Non-Chlorine Bleached Papers! Continue Reading Posted at 6:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
Jan10	Eliminate Your Fabric Stash...."Open a Can of Worms!" Gina Halladay January 10, 2006 In an effort to eliminate some of my fabric stash in 2006…I have signed up for a class at Road to California Quilt Show held later this month. Continue Reading Posted at 9:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Nov18	Snowball Quilt--a perfect quick quilt for the Holidays! Gina Halladay November 18, 2005 One of my favorite quilt blocks to make in the snowball block. Continue Reading Posted at 1:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
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)

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