Archive for September, 2008
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Monday, September 29th, 2008* TV. Beads, Baubles and Jewels, Series 900, uplinks Wednesday, November 5, from 1730-1800/513 via NETA. For information, contact KS Inc. Productions at 800/348-3909, or e-mail info@ksproductions.org.
* Celebrity appearance. Michael Gross, who played Steven Keaton (the father) on NBC television’s Family Ties, and who currently appears on CBS television’s The Young and the Restless, […]
Tacony Acquires SCS
Monday, September 29th, 2008Tacony Corp. announced today it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the assets of Sewing Center Supply Co. (SCS).
Under the agreement, Tacony will become the exclusive importer in North America and direct all the distribution of the varied SCS brands and products, including Madeira Thread, Klasse needles, Hemline luggage and notions, and […]
Editors Note
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Editor’s Note
It’s one of those days. There’s so much to do, I’m having a hard time doing it! There’s this newsletter to finish, interview questions to prepare for a candidate coming in … oh my gosh, in less than 2 hours! … revised mission statements and new business proposals to write, final layouts to approve […]
Makeover Your Store!
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Makeover Your Store!
By Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender
Lately, we’ve been watching the Style Channel’s Peter Perfect, a makeover show hosted by British hairstylist Peter Ishkhans. The show helps struggling shop owners turn their businesses around. So far Peter Perfect has re-vamped a candy store, a hair salon, a florist, and a cake shop. It’s a […]
Quilting Blogs
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Blogs! Vlogs! Why Should I? How Can I?
By Jim Helms
Note: Craftrends contributor Jim Helms, co-owner of Woodstock Quilt Supply in Woodstock, New York, is teaching a class on blogs at this fall’s Quilt Market in Houston. Here’s a quick look at what he has to say. We’ll have more in a future issue of Craftrends […]
Consumer View
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Consumer View
By Pat Johns
Road Trip!
I have several friends who quilt, and I have to say that I’m quite intrigued by the whole process of quilting. Goodness knows I love to shop, and a key part of the enjoyment of quilting is shopping. Recently my friends went on a quilt store road trip sponsored by their […]
Product Pick
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Walnut Hollow Creative Metal™ Beginner Kit
Walnut Hollow Aluminum Metal Roll
Walnut Hollow Metal Tape
Walnut Hollow Design Sheets A
Creative Metal™ Technique Sheet (free)
Walnut Hollow
www.walnuthollow.com
Whenever a package comes from Walnut Hollow, the product-testing team goes a little crazy. Everyone wants to be the first to try the product(s). When we saw this new kit from Walnut Hollow, we […]
Book Review
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Victory Quilts 1940’s Sampler Quilts
By Eleanor Burns
Quilt in a Day
www.quiltinaday.com
ISBN: 1-891776-23-1
Most of us are quite tempted by the idea of making a quilt in one day, and Eleanor Burns has made it possible. I’m not an expert when it comes to quilting, but the section on “Planning Your Quilt” allows even the novice to get […]
Class Ideas
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Project and Demo Corner
Quilting!
You’ll find some excellent quilting-related classes and demo projects at the Web sites listed below. Quilting products are easier to sell if you’re providing your customer with new ideas, hands-on demonstrations, and continuing education.
Crazy quilt blocks and ornaments.
Fairfield has a huge assortment of patterns, including Block of the Month, plus resources for […]
New From CK Media
Thursday, September 25th, 2008New from CK Media
For celebrating holiday creativity, whether it be for fall or winter celebrations, Sew News Holidays offers your customers dozens of quick-and-easy projects for gift giving, decorating, and more. They’ll enjoy a variety of projects that are sure to please, like the cute stocking on the cover that can be made in a […]