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Mar16	Check Out This Quilted Beauty, Named "Silken Defiance"...A Best of Show By Gina Perkes Gina Halladay March 16, 2008 I have been a traveling gal…I just returned from the Phoenix with some of the Cranberry Crew where we were hawking our goods (Gammill quilting machines and supplies along with Threaded Pear patterns and kits) at the Arizona Quilter's... Continue Reading Posted at 7:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
May31	hollyblog! Welcome To The Wonderful World Of Blogging...Quilting Fabric Designer, Holly Holderman, Launches Blog And Guest Writes Today Gina Halladay May 31, 2007 A warm welcome from the blog world goes out to Holly Holderman of Lakehouse Dry Goods who launched her “hollyblog” this week. I first met Holly a little over a year ago when I was interested in interviewing her... Continue Reading Posted at 10:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (5)
Mar20	Joanna of Fig Tree Quilts Discovers Blogging And Shares With Us Her Process For Designing Moda Fabric Gina Halladay March 20, 2007 I have had the chance to hang out with Joanna Figueroa, a talented and charming quilt and fabric designer, at a few quilting events lately. I told her I have been interested in the "inner workings" of how a... Continue Reading Posted at 8:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Feb25	Elizabeth Scott, of "Late Bloomer Quilts", Has A Book Coming Out In June...Elizabeth Gives Us A Sneak Peek And She Is Guest Writing Today Gina Halladay February 25, 2007 We have the pleasure of hearing from Elizabeth Scott, a quilter and designer and blogger…and now an author. Elizabeth has a book called “The ABC’s of Words” coming out this June with C & T Publishing and is guest writing today. Continue Reading Posted at 4:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (5)
Jan25	"My Sweet Baby" Is On The Way--See How Designer Anne Sutton Created This Fabric Line Gina Halladay January 25, 2007 Henry Glass had asked for a baby fabric and since I love lambs it was easy to start! I drew pencil sketches of all the lamb scenes you see in the fabric. Then I added the little things you see mixed in...hearts, heart bouquets, butterflies, birds, and anything else my heart desired. It was so much fun!" Continue Reading Posted at 7:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Nov30	"He Loves Me" II, A New Fabric Line From Maywood Studio Is A Hit At Market Gina Halladay November 30, 2006 We picked up a great Fat Quarter Pack from Quilt Market made from a line of fabric called “He Loves Me II” by Maywood Studio. Continue Reading Posted at 9:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Nov19	Fig Tree Quilts Creating A "Fresh Vintage" Look and Style...Meet Designer Joanna Figueroa Gina Halladay November 19, 2006 We can a got chance to hang out with some incredible talents in the quilting industry including Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree Quilts—this was her home turf and she had a booth set up promoting her patterns and fabric lines. Both of us have been fans of Fig Tree’s “fresh vintage” style. We caught up with Joanna again when we attended Quilt Market a few weeks ago. Continue Reading Posted at 8:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Nov10	Anna Maria and Heather...FreeSpirit Designers Making It Happen In The Quilting World...New Fabrics and Patterns Are On The Way Gina Halladay November 10, 2006 My new found friends, Anna Maria Horner (mother of five) and Heather Bailey, (mother of a ten and two year old) are cool and hip artists and quilt fabric designers…And they both made a BIG splash at Quilt Market. Continue Reading Posted at 8:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
Oct24	Pat Sloan Introduces Her New Line Of Fabric, "Sweetbriar" in a Sneak Peak Gina Halladay October 24, 2006 Quilter, designer, artist, and fellow blogger (a featured “Woman of Blogland” by Quilter’s Home Magazine), Pat Sloan will be debuting a new line of fabric in a couple of days at Fall Quilt Market. Continue Reading Posted at 2:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
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)
Sep19	Alex Anderson, Quilter, Pod Caster, TV Host and More ...Is Guest Writing on QuiltersBuzz Today! Gina Halladay September 19, 2006 “The beauty of the pod cast is that there are no net work restrictions or time issues. Basically it is a free for all, where we can say and do what ever we want.” I feel like I have gone to satellite radio”, she laughs. Continue Reading Posted at 6:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Sep 3	Kaffe Fassett and Liza Lucy, Traditional Quiltmakers Creating Quilts in Untraditional Colors...And They Have A New Book On The Way...Liza Tells Us More.... Gina Halladay September 3, 2006 Our quilts are simple. Almost anyone can make them, and usually very quickly. We are not about tricky piecing. We are about the joyous use of unexpected complex color stories. Continue Reading Posted at 3:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Sep 1	There Are Some Great Quilting Designs and Tools Coming From the Design Studio of "Bella Nonna" Gina Halladay September 1, 2006 I first became acquainted with the ladies of the “Bella Nonna Design Studio” while attending a school house lecture series they conducted at Quilt Market last year. Continue Reading Posted at 5:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Aug27	Happy Valentines! Oops, Am I too Early? I Don't Think So...You Gotta Make This Valentines Quilt From American Jane Patterns! Gina Halladay August 27, 2006 I found this cute pattern from Sandy Klop of American Jane Patterns. I met Sandy and her helpful hubby at Quilt Market…And I love her fresh vintage designs. Continue Reading Posted at 2:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (5)
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)
Aug14	Art Quilts Are Inspiring...And a Bit "Out of the Box" Gina Halladay August 14, 2006 My daughter, Macy, a college student and aspiring artist, creates amazing abstract paintings that I would like to incorporate into a quilt design. I have been searching and researching contemporary quilters for inspiration and direction. Continue Reading Posted at 7:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Jun26	Quilter's Home Magazine--Premiere Issue on Newsstands Now... Gina Halladay June 26, 2006 There is a new magazine in town… Quilter’s Home. And the premiere issue is on newsstands now. This is not your typical quilting magazine…it is different… Continue Reading Posted at 10:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (17)
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)
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)
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)
May16	Sew with Denyse Schmidt at a "MakeWorkshop"--Or Join A "Denyse-flavored" Block Swap or Quilt-Along for Inspiration Gina Halladay May 16, 2006 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! Continue Reading Posted at 4:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
May15	Whats New From the Denyse Schmidt Quilt Studio...? Check Out Her New Products Here. And Denyse is Guest Writing Again Today Gina Halladay May 15, 2006 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. Continue Reading Posted at 8:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
Apr26	Oh So Fun in SoHo's Yarn and Quilt Shops!... Take a Peak at "Purl" and "Purl Patchwork" Gina Halladay April 26, 2006 "Purl patchwork" opened in mid-March and like it’s sister store, "purl" it is located in a small renovated shop (I am guessing it is about 10 fabric bolts wide!). Continue Reading Posted at 5:19 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)
Apr 5	Amy Butler Gives Us A Sneak Peak Of Her New Line "BELLE" And is a Guest Blogger on Quilter's Buzz! Gina Halladay April 5, 2006 Amy Butler is the guest writer on Quilter's Buzz today--and for the next few days. How fun is that! Amy is introducing her line line of fabric called "Belle" in a "sneak peak" just for us! Continue Reading Posted at 7:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
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)
Mar 6	"Bundles of Fun" Book has Great Quilts to Make From Fat Quarters... Gina Halladay March 6, 2006 The book is called “Bundles of Fun” Quilts from Fat Quarters. This book features 12 “stylish” ways to use you fat quarter bundles. Continue Reading Posted at 7:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Feb28	Get four, four, four fabrics in one! With Marsha McCloskey's "Fat Eighths and Friends" fabic line Gina Halladay February 28, 2006 There is a great new way to get a “taste” of four different fabrics …by buy a half yard of just one piece of “fat eights” fabric. This is new concept from designer, Marsha McCloskey, is called “Fat Eights and Friends” is produced by In The Beginning Fabrics. Continue Reading Posted at 7:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Feb26	See the entire line of Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy Gina Halladay February 26, 2006 Hey Denyse Schmidt fans! In case you wanna see it all…You can now see Denyse’s entire line of “Flea Market Fancy” on FreeSpirit Fabrics. Continue Reading Posted at 2:12 PM \| 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)
Jan18	Road to California Quilt Show Gets Underway Gina Halladay January 18, 2006 The “Road to California”—like the well-worn asphalt roads of California-- will be jammed for four days as the aisles of the Ontario Convention Centers will become clogged, “butt to butt”—so to speak, with all sizes, shapes and ages of (mostly) women who enjoy the “sport” of quilting. Continue Reading Posted at 9:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Nov13	It is all about the food, fabric and denim jumpers! Gina Halladay November 13, 2005 For quilters, it is all about the food, fabric, denim jumpers and sensible shoes, according to fabric designers Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson, of Me and My Sister Designs. Continue Reading Posted at 7:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (6)
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)

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