Posts by Kat
Quilt Market & Festival ’23: the Recap
So… with the 2023 editions of the International Quilt Market & Festival “in the books”, its time for a recap! And here’s the deal… The shows this year had some great moments, some extremely frustrating moments, quite a few laughs, a little sickness, and a good deal of hunger, which all added up to a…
Read MoreSeen at Show – Int’l Quilt Festival ’23
So… now that the International Quilt Market & Festival ’23 is in the books let me just say, “These were BOTH fantastic shows!” The crowds were huge, the weather was great and for the first time in several years we did not have to deal with the crowds of World Series fans cheering on the…
Read MoreNovember ’23 Eye Candy Showcase
So… it’s that time again! It’s time to let the skills of our customers shine in the November ’23 Eye Candy Showcase! I totally love seeing the wonderful bags our customers create using our patterns and this month’s lineup is absolutely amazing! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started! Charlene Samanich modified her…
Read MoreTEN Tips for Quilt Show Attendees
So…. whether you’re a longtime quilter, or a weekend sewist of odds & ends, attending a premiere Quilt Show should be at top of your bucket list! There’s so much to see, and to do, and to learn at these events! But wait! Before you make those hotel reservations or board that plane, its important…
Read MorePPC30: a Green Empress
So… in our last post we showed you the first true sample of this new design. Yep, after an inordinate number of attempts, we’ve finally worked out the kinks and we’re ready to move forward making several more samples! If you recall, we had some significant bulkiness issues at the top corner areas, (and we…
Read MoreTurning Toward Houston ’23
So… it’s the time of year, when all we’re thinking about is planning for, and packing for, and getting ready for the International Quilt Market and the InternationaL Quilt Festival in Houston, TX! And this year is NO exception! And this year, I’m pleased to let you know that we’ll be located as usual on…
Read MorePPC30: Peacock Feathers
So… if it seems to you as though there’s been more “preliminary” samples than is normal for us when we start a new pattern, then you would be RIGHT! Because so far there have been TWO prototypes and for the very first time ever… TWO gorilla samples! And you know what? I wasn’t at all…
Read MorePPC30: A Tale of TWO Gorillas!
So… in my last post I showed you the “Gorilla Sample” for what will hopefully be our next new pattern. And therefore, when I was cutting out the pieces for this sample, I had every intention of making it the 1st true sample of this new design. Sure, I was making some pretty big changes…
Read MoreOctober ’23 Eye Candy Showcase
So… it’s that time again! It’s time to let the skills of our customers shine in the October ’23 Eye Candy Showcase! I totally love seeing the wonderful bags our customers create using our patterns and this month’s lineup is absolutely amazing! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started! Debbie Lambert says she…
Read MoreRetiring a Rockstar Show Bag
So… in 2012 we released what turned out to be a very popular pattern, the Guardian. Our customers fell in love especially with our cover sample. (I’ve always said that if only I had the foreknowledge to acquire 10 bolts of this fabric, I surely would’ve sold it all!) But here’s the deal…. NONE of…
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