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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)
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)
Nov 9	"The Keeping Quilt", A Wonderful Book To Share... Gina Halladay November 9, 2006 And for the past several years, they have invited me to come to the classroom and talk about quilts and why I love them. I do a bit of a show and tell, and they all get to handle the old and new quilts that I bring. They tell me about the book and I tell them about quilting. Continue Reading Posted at 7:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
Sep25	See a Sneak Peak of Heather Bailey's "Freshcut" Fabric Line From Free Spirit and Read About This Talented New Designer...She is Guest Writing on QuiltersBuzz Gina Halladay September 25, 2006 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 Posted at 5:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
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)
Aug 6	Great New Blog Launched at "the purl bee"...A Must See Site Gina Halladay August 6, 2006 There is a great new blog out there in blogland showing us some great stuff. Joelle, owner of SoHo shops, Purl and Purl Patchwork has launched a new web log called the Purl Bee. Continue Reading Posted at 10:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
Jul29	A Quilter's Poem...For Those Of Us Who Are Into It...Just A Bit Gina Halladay July 29, 2006 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 Posted at 7:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
Jul21	Posie Studio Is A Quilter's Dream Come True Gina Halladay July 21, 2006 I think that at one time or another, us crafty people, have dreamed of having a designated space to work in—a studio (or a corner or a closet) to call our own. Continue Reading Posted at 11:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
Jun 1	Amy Bradley Offers Fresh, Whimsical and Creative Quilt Designs Gina Halladay June 1, 2006 If you are looking for something fresh and whimsical, Amy Bradley has the quilt patterns for you. Amy of Amy Bradley Designs has two new books out one called “Peek-A-Boo” and the other “Quilter’s Yearbook”. Continue Reading Posted at 5:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
May23	A Great Product for Quilt Makers...BlockButler Is A Unique Design Wall for Quilters and Others Gina Halladay May 23, 2006 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 Posted at 9:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
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)
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)
Apr24	How Big Should I Make My Quilt? How Big Is My Bed? Gina Halladay April 24, 2006 Knowing standard mattress sizes will help you design and make a quilt that fits a bed just right. Continue Reading Posted at 8:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
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)
Apr 1	Quilting is My Obsession! Oops...I Mean PASSION! Gina Halladay April 1, 2006 I was impressed with the quilting goals set by Patti of “Quilting is My Passion. Continue Reading Posted at 5:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
Mar28	The History of Quilting...An Interesting Story Gina Halladay March 28, 2006 "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 Posted at 1:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
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)
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)
Feb17	Gee's Bend quilts "Hanging Out" at the House of Blues in Anaheim Gina Halladay February 17, 2006 What I was more interested in was the many quilts displayed on the walls—all contributing to the “cozy” atmosphere of the hall. ("Housetop" quilt, circa 1965) The stage curtain was perhaps the biggest “crazy quilt” I had every seen—being at least 40’ x 40’ big! Giant wood frames house the 15 or so full size quilts displayed on the walls. Continue Reading Posted at 12:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
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)
Jan17	Update for Susan Druding's ..new quilting forum Gina Halladay January 17, 2006 “You'll also be able to get some advice or help on our Quilting Forum (it's free to join). Continue Reading Posted at 11:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
Jan12	Experience Denyse Schmidt and Her Unique Approach to Quilting Gina Halladay January 12, 2006 “One of the great quilt-making traditions is the sharing of designs and ideas,” said Denyse Schmidt in the opening paragraphs of her book. Continue Reading Posted at 5:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (6)
Jan11	Quilters From Around the World...Stop By QuiltersBuzz Gina Halladay January 11, 2006 Hello, quilters from around the world... living in the countries of : Brazil, Netherlands, Germany, Turkey and Syrian Arab Republic! I know there are quilters from these countries because they have visited QuiltersBuzz in the last few days. Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (7)
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)
Nov30	Taking Care Of Your Quilts Gina Halladay November 30, 2005 "Quilts cleaned and ready for storage are best stored rolled onto rigid tubes, which prevents folds or creases." Continue Reading Posted at 1:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
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)
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)
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 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 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)
Nov 1	When quilter Freddy Moran is in the house... Gina Halladay November 1, 2005 Freddy Moran is a one of a kind of quilter. And so are her quilts! Continue Reading Posted at 8:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

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