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Mar24	Hitting A Few Quilt Shops In The Southwest...On My Way To "The Quilt Show" Gina Halladay March 24, 2008 I am traveling again...on the road to La Veta, CO to film "The Quilt Show". I got out my handy handy "Showtime Quilter's Guide" and searched out quilt shops along my route. I have already stopped at three shops. Look... Continue Reading Posted at 1:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Dec28	Happy Holidays. Happy Quilting! What Are Your New Years Resolutions? Tell Us And Win! Gina Halladay December 28, 2007 Happy Holidays to all. I just returned from the freezing cold of Utah and Idaho visiting family in the -5 degree weather. Pretty nasty stuff for a wimpy California girl!We made it a quickie trip (2000 miles with 6... Continue Reading Posted at 10:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (68)
Feb17	Talk About Being "Detail Orientated"... Check Out This Minature Quilt Shop Made of Clay! Gina Halladay February 17, 2007 Here is a quilt shop you may want to visit....but only if you are 12 inches tall. This is a photo of a quilt shop made of clay! Created by Sarajane Helms. Amazing. Continue Reading Posted at 8:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Nov16	Punch Needle and Projects With Wool Continue To Be "Hot" ...And Especially At "The Cotton Shop"...Read A Roving Reporter's Review of the Shop Gina Halladay November 16, 2006 The owners of "The Cotton Shop" quilt shop say they can not keep their punch needles in the store. The other hot seller for them is wool, overdyed wools and assorted wool projects. Continue Reading Posted at 3:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Sep29	THINK PINK! Just a reminder: "Quilt Pink Day" is on Saturday! Make a Quilt Block, Benefit Breast Cancer...See Details Here Gina Halladay September 29, 2006 Stop by your local shop and make a block. Your block will go to help make a quilt. The quilt will be auction this Spring and proceeds benefit the research for breast cancer. Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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 7	"Quilts on Main", A Unique Quilt Show Hits the Street in St. Charles, Missouri Gina Halladay September 7, 2006 The event is “like no other” according to the website of “Quilts on Main”…which is a quilt show on the Historic Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
	"Quilts on Main", A Unique Quilt Show Hits the Street in St. Charles, Missouri Gina Halladay September 7, 2006 The event is “like no other” according to the website of “Quilts on Main”…which is a quilt show on the Historic Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
	"Quilts on Main", A Unique Quilt Show Hits the Street in St. Charles, Missouri Gina Halladay September 7, 2006 The event is “like no other” according to the website of “Quilts on Main”…which is a quilt show on the Historic Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
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)
Jul14	"Quilter's Run" and "Shop Hops" Are Great Ways to See What Quilt Shops Have to Offer---Southern California's 8th Annual Quilt Run Starts Tomorrow Gina Halladay July 14, 2006 Well, today "jump" started the Southern California Quilt Run for 2006. This year the run will be held over an 8-day period from July 15 to July 22 with shops being opened extended hours to accommodate all of the quilters. Continue Reading Posted at 10:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Jul13	Two Quilts, Same Pattern, Two Completely Different Looks Gina Halladay July 13, 2006 See the quilts! What fun! See how different they are! See how alike they are! Made with the same pattern called “Oh, Olivia” Fun! Fun! Fun! Continue Reading Posted at 10:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
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)
Jun12	Quilters Ready for Sydney Australia's Craft and Quilt Fair--The Biggest Quilt Festival in the Southern Hemisphere! Look for a Guest Report on the Show Gina Halladay June 12, 2006 The girls, Sarah and Kathy, from the "Down Under's" Material Obession Quilt Shop are getting ready to exhibit at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair which is the biggest quilt festival in the southern hemisphere. Continue Reading Posted at 10:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Jun 7	Simply Delightful and Irresistible Quilt Patterns--Great for Showing Off Large Scale Prints Or Making a Scrappy Quilt Gina Halladay June 7, 2006 I discovered some new quilt patterns that I think speaks to you “modern quilters” or to the seasoned quilter, looking for a refreshing change Continue Reading Posted at 3:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
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)
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)
Apr19	Quilt Shop Hopping While on Vacation...Not Always Easy To Do... But Worth It Gina Halladay April 19, 2006 Luckily, somewhere between Niagara Falls and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY (I am traveling with boys, you see), my timing was perfect and the location was excellent and I found a quilt shop near our hotel that was open. Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Mar11	"In Between Stitches"--A Quilt and Gift Store Which Inspires Creativity Gina Halladay March 11, 2006 Our theme is A Place Where Friendships Grow, and we are proud of the fact that so many customers have met one another in our store and wonderful friendships have grown.” Continue Reading Posted at 7:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
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 (0)
Feb24	Quilting Inspiration Comes From Australia's "Material Obsession" Gina Halladay February 24, 2006 There are some girls from “Down Under” who have inspired me. These girls, Sarah Fielke and Kathy Doughty, wanted to bring the art form of quilting into the 21st century…and their contemporary quilts and patterns do that! Continue Reading Posted at 7:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
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 (20)
Dec 9	Fudge, Fabric, Fun the perfect holiday gift for any quilter! Gina Halladay December 9, 2005 Need a good holiday gift idea for your favorite quilter? How about the perfect gift of fabric and fudge! Continue Reading Posted at 9:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Dec 3	When a fat quarter is not enough...buy 70 yards! Gina Halladay December 3, 2005 Basically, buying fat quarters from a quilt shop is like buying candy at a candy store. Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Nov21	To Pre-Wash Your Quilt Fabric or Not? That is the Question. Gina Halladay November 21, 2005 To pre-wash your quilt fabric or not? That is the question regularly asked at the quilt shop I work at. So, I started asking that same question back to some of our customers and staff.Some quilters would not even think... Continue Reading Posted at 5:19 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 4	Charm Packs are a great way to get a little bit of a lot of different fabrics Gina Halladay November 4, 2005 I love these charming little packs of fabric... Continue Reading Posted at 8:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (10)
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)

Quilt Shops Archives

Mar24	Hitting A Few Quilt Shops In The Southwest...On My Way To "The Quilt Show" Gina Halladay March 24, 2008 I am traveling again...on the road to La Veta, CO to film "The Quilt Show". I got out my handy handy "Showtime Quilter's Guide" and searched out quilt shops along my route. I have already stopped at three shops. Look... Continue Reading Posted at 1:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Dec28	Happy Holidays. Happy Quilting! What Are Your New Years Resolutions? Tell Us And Win! Gina Halladay December 28, 2007 Happy Holidays to all. I just returned from the freezing cold of Utah and Idaho visiting family in the -5 degree weather. Pretty nasty stuff for a wimpy California girl!We made it a quickie trip (2000 miles with 6... Continue Reading Posted at 10:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (68)
Feb17	Talk About Being "Detail Orientated"... Check Out This Minature Quilt Shop Made of Clay! Gina Halladay February 17, 2007 Here is a quilt shop you may want to visit....but only if you are 12 inches tall. This is a photo of a quilt shop made of clay! Created by Sarajane Helms. Amazing. Continue Reading Posted at 8:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Nov16	Punch Needle and Projects With Wool Continue To Be "Hot" ...And Especially At "The Cotton Shop"...Read A Roving Reporter's Review of the Shop Gina Halladay November 16, 2006 The owners of "The Cotton Shop" quilt shop say they can not keep their punch needles in the store. The other hot seller for them is wool, overdyed wools and assorted wool projects. Continue Reading Posted at 3:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Sep29	THINK PINK! Just a reminder: "Quilt Pink Day" is on Saturday! Make a Quilt Block, Benefit Breast Cancer...See Details Here Gina Halladay September 29, 2006 Stop by your local shop and make a block. Your block will go to help make a quilt. The quilt will be auction this Spring and proceeds benefit the research for breast cancer. Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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 7	"Quilts on Main", A Unique Quilt Show Hits the Street in St. Charles, Missouri Gina Halladay September 7, 2006 The event is “like no other” according to the website of “Quilts on Main”…which is a quilt show on the Historic Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
	"Quilts on Main", A Unique Quilt Show Hits the Street in St. Charles, Missouri Gina Halladay September 7, 2006 The event is “like no other” according to the website of “Quilts on Main”…which is a quilt show on the Historic Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
	"Quilts on Main", A Unique Quilt Show Hits the Street in St. Charles, Missouri Gina Halladay September 7, 2006 The event is “like no other” according to the website of “Quilts on Main”…which is a quilt show on the Historic Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
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)
Jul14	"Quilter's Run" and "Shop Hops" Are Great Ways to See What Quilt Shops Have to Offer---Southern California's 8th Annual Quilt Run Starts Tomorrow Gina Halladay July 14, 2006 Well, today "jump" started the Southern California Quilt Run for 2006. This year the run will be held over an 8-day period from July 15 to July 22 with shops being opened extended hours to accommodate all of the quilters. Continue Reading Posted at 10:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Jul13	Two Quilts, Same Pattern, Two Completely Different Looks Gina Halladay July 13, 2006 See the quilts! What fun! See how different they are! See how alike they are! Made with the same pattern called “Oh, Olivia” Fun! Fun! Fun! Continue Reading Posted at 10:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
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)
Jun12	Quilters Ready for Sydney Australia's Craft and Quilt Fair--The Biggest Quilt Festival in the Southern Hemisphere! Look for a Guest Report on the Show Gina Halladay June 12, 2006 The girls, Sarah and Kathy, from the "Down Under's" Material Obession Quilt Shop are getting ready to exhibit at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair which is the biggest quilt festival in the southern hemisphere. Continue Reading Posted at 10:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Jun 7	Simply Delightful and Irresistible Quilt Patterns--Great for Showing Off Large Scale Prints Or Making a Scrappy Quilt Gina Halladay June 7, 2006 I discovered some new quilt patterns that I think speaks to you “modern quilters” or to the seasoned quilter, looking for a refreshing change Continue Reading Posted at 3:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
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)
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)
Apr19	Quilt Shop Hopping While on Vacation...Not Always Easy To Do... But Worth It Gina Halladay April 19, 2006 Luckily, somewhere between Niagara Falls and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY (I am traveling with boys, you see), my timing was perfect and the location was excellent and I found a quilt shop near our hotel that was open. Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Mar11	"In Between Stitches"--A Quilt and Gift Store Which Inspires Creativity Gina Halladay March 11, 2006 Our theme is A Place Where Friendships Grow, and we are proud of the fact that so many customers have met one another in our store and wonderful friendships have grown.” Continue Reading Posted at 7:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
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 (0)
Feb24	Quilting Inspiration Comes From Australia's "Material Obsession" Gina Halladay February 24, 2006 There are some girls from “Down Under” who have inspired me. These girls, Sarah Fielke and Kathy Doughty, wanted to bring the art form of quilting into the 21st century…and their contemporary quilts and patterns do that! Continue Reading Posted at 7:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
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 (20)
Dec 9	Fudge, Fabric, Fun the perfect holiday gift for any quilter! Gina Halladay December 9, 2005 Need a good holiday gift idea for your favorite quilter? How about the perfect gift of fabric and fudge! Continue Reading Posted at 9:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Dec 3	When a fat quarter is not enough...buy 70 yards! Gina Halladay December 3, 2005 Basically, buying fat quarters from a quilt shop is like buying candy at a candy store. Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
Nov21	To Pre-Wash Your Quilt Fabric or Not? That is the Question. Gina Halladay November 21, 2005 To pre-wash your quilt fabric or not? That is the question regularly asked at the quilt shop I work at. So, I started asking that same question back to some of our customers and staff.Some quilters would not even think... Continue Reading Posted at 5:19 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 4	Charm Packs are a great way to get a little bit of a lot of different fabrics Gina Halladay November 4, 2005 I love these charming little packs of fabric... Continue Reading Posted at 8:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (10)
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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