It was truly fun to read what you quilter types did this summer...I enjoyed each and every comment.  Thanks for playing with me.So, I had the girls at my shop randomly pick the winners.  You will receive a goodie bag... Continue Reading

Heather Bailey has posted a wonderful tutorial—with great graphics and illustrations--on creating the perfect binding for your quilt. I usually get three out of four corners done right when I do my binding…now maybe I can get four out of four! Continue Reading

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

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

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

First, Moda offered up collections in fat quarter bundles, then charm squares—a pack of 5” squares of fabrics that lets you get a “taste” of each fabric in a line—and now…Moda is introducing “Jelly Rolls” –and here is Lissa to tell us more! Continue Reading

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

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

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

Artist/Designer, Anna Maria Horner writes more today about her fabric collections with Free Spirit Fabrics. Continue Reading

Look what is ‘fresh’ from FreeSpirit!  Donna Wilder, President of FreeSpirit Fabrics, has signed designer Heather Bailey and here is a sneak peak of her first line of fabric, “Freshcut”. Continue Reading

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

Here is a new pattern from Barbara at QuiltSoup. It is called “Big Girl Baskets”. It is made entirely from Lakehouse fabrics and is a repeated appliqué block set together with simple piecing. Continue Reading

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

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

I was curious about the “organically grown and naturally dyed” cotton fabric. And Avlyn is offering a free pattern for their quilt made with the line. Continue Reading

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

I am the mother of three boys and I am always looking for good “boy” fabric and patterns. I get tired of all the dinosaur and truck fabric out there! Continue Reading

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

I just got a email from Denyse and she is getting ready to introduce a new colorway to her line of fabric called, "Flea Market Fancy". Continue Reading

She learned to quilt on Monday.
Her stitches all were very fine.
She forgot to thaw out dinner.
so we went out to dine. Continue Reading

Here is another “scrap buster project”. Look at these fun oven mitts made by Karen at Pink Chalk Studio. She made them by piecing fabulous scraps together, using a layer of batting and a layer of Insul-Brite. She even used her leftover quilt binding to bind the mitts. Continue Reading

For a good time, a chance to meet some other quilters in your town or surrounding area and to be exposed to new quilting ideas, techniques and good deals…join your local quilt guild! Continue Reading

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

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

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

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! Continue Reading

Some great thing happened while on the road in Minneapolis…at Quilt Market! Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At one of my local quilt shops, Material Possessions in Lake Forest, CA; they posted some interesting facts about Fat Quarters. Continue Reading

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

And what else is in store for us from Amy Butler?
Well, for starters Amy has her first sewing book coming out. Continue Reading

Amy Butler is introducing two new patterns and these patterns will be available for purchase at your favorite retail shop in mid-May. Continue Reading

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

The first ever national “Quilt Pink Day” is coming…on September 30 of this year. Continue Reading

“Some quilting cottons bleed--lose their dyes when washed--especially fabrics with vivid colors like red and purple. The dyes can stain other fabrics in your washload or patches in a finished quilt. Perform this easy bleed test on any cotton fabrics you suspect might bleed.” Continue Reading

I was impressed with the quilting goals set by Patti of “Quilting is My Passion. Continue Reading

Just a bit of news…I heard from a fabric representative that Robyn Pandolph is switching over to FreeSpirit Fabrics. Robyn used to design for Moda Fabrics, then South Seas Imports, soon we will be seeing her lines being distributed by FreeSpirit. Continue Reading

“The Quilter’s FabriCalc was developed primarily for the “traditional” or “patchwork” quilter”, Continue Reading

"Quilt-making started in Europe in the early 1700s, and immigrants brought the skill to the United States, where it started catching on in the late 1700s. Continue Reading

Kaffe Fassett now is designing pajamas, dinnerware and cushions! Continue Reading

Girlfriends is a salute to all the women we love and rely on to remind us of what’s important. These textiles are named for some of the people that have made life more fulfilling and inspiring for Jennifer Paganelli. Continue Reading

Jessica at Seedpod Books and Art is starting a BLOCK SWAP! You can sign up starting today March 1 with the sign-ups ending on March 8. Continue Reading

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

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

What makes a good quality fabric? Quality fabrics have the same number of threads per inch in both directions. They fray less, don’t stretch or shrink unevenly, yield finer appliqué points and curves, and allow hand quilters to achieve more stitches to the inch, so says the March 2006 edition of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine. Continue Reading

Amy said in her email, “I have just received the first strike offs and I’m editing as we speak! I love them, they are totally luscious.” Continue Reading

Eliminate the fabric stash! That was one of my New Years Resolutions. And I am working on it. And so is a bunch of bloggers who formed the “Stash Quilts Blog Ring”. Continue Reading

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

What was the biggest “BUZZ” about …at the Road to California Quilt Show? Well, from what I could see it was the new fabric line from Holly Holderman and Lakehouse Dry Goods. Continue Reading

Good news for all of us Denyse Schmidt fans. Denyse has designed some fabric just for us…and well, maybe some other people too. She has a new line of fabric coming out this spring…and she let me post a sneak peak on QuiltersBuzz.com. Continue Reading

Westminster Fibers is now producing Amy Butler’s fabric lines Continue Reading

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

I think we all dream the dream of one day actually making an entire quilt or two from our scraps…ones we have been saving maybe for 14 years or more! Continue Reading

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

I can't say that I have a great track record of making or keeping New Year's resolutions.  That is okay. Each year I set out to do a little better than the year before.  Even if I don't totally succeed, the process is good for me - I like it. Continue Reading

Occasionally, you might find a wonderful scrap or two of vintage fabric or a yard of “hip” fabric from the 70’s. Continue Reading

Basically, buying fat quarters from a quilt shop is like buying candy at a candy store. Continue Reading

"Quilts cleaned and ready for storage are best stored rolled onto rigid tubes, which prevents
folds or creases." Continue Reading

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