tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16811573372064097742024-03-05T15:42:22.516-08:00Blogger's Quilt Market Meet-Upamy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-39231720742637106722011-05-16T21:40:00.001-07:002011-05-17T07:29:35.821-07:00Blogger's Quilt Market Meetup!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13806" rel="attachment wp-att-13806"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13806" height="398" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2011-05-163.jpg" title="2011-05-163" width="498" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Blogger's Quilt Market Meetup took place last Saturday evening at the <a href="http://www.bluelemon.com/" target="_blank">Blue Lemon Restaurant</a>. And WOW what a party it turned out to be!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13802" rel="attachment wp-att-13802"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="398" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/meetupcollage.jpg" title="meetupcollage" width="498" /></a></div>Thank you to all of you who came! The turn out was SO wonderful, we were bursting at the seams.<br />
Back in November, when we started planning this little Meetup, we thought we might have 50 to 60 people join us for a get together<i>. </i>As it turned out, we far exceeded our capacity with as many as 150 friends!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13803" rel="attachment wp-att-13803"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13803" height="398" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2011-05-166.jpg" title="2011-05-166" width="498" /></a></div>Lucky for us, the afternoon thunder showers cleared out just in time for us to spill out onto the patio.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13807" rel="attachment wp-att-13807"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13807" height="398" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2011-05-162.jpg" title="2011-05-162" width="498" /></a></div>The Meetup was the perfect chance to see old friends.<br />
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</a><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13805" rel="attachment wp-att-13805"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="398" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2011-05-164.jpg" title="2011-05-164" width="498" /></a></div>I loved meeting friends whose blogs I love and have never met before in person. It was also a chance to meet some of our favorite designers, editors and quilt shop owners.<br />
I only wish I would have had hours more to meet and talk with everyone!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13798" rel="attachment wp-att-13798"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13798" height="637" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/quiltmarketmeetupsign-copy.jpg" title="quiltmarketmeetupsign copy" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A BIG THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors. You made this event possible!</div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.whyslice.com/Fabrique" target="_blank">Slice Fabrique from Making Memories</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sisboom.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom </a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/?gclid=CJya9NXP9qcCFQtPgwodNi9Oag" target="_blank">The Fat Quarter Shop</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wherewomencreateblog.com/" target="_blank">Where Women Create </a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/" target="_blank">The Creative Connection</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thediydish.com/" target="_blank">The DIY Dish</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youcanmakethis.com/index.htm?" target="_blank">You Can Make This.com</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.boutiquecafe.com/home/" target="_blank">Boutique Cafe</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/" target="_blank">Canton Village Quilt Works</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stores.burgundybuttons.com/StoreFront.bok" target="_blank">Burgundy Buttons</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fabriclovers.com/" target="_blank">Fabric Lovers.com </a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank">Crazy Girl Quilts</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.greenfairyquilts.com/" target="_blank">Green Fairy Quilts</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sugartownquiltco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Town Quilt Co.</a><br />
</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/" target="_blank">Prairie Grass Patterns</a><br />
</h2><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13786" rel="attachment wp-att-13786"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13786" height="599" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_8369.jpg" title="IMG_8369" width="400" /></a></div>Our sponsors giveaways were incredible! Making Memories gave away not one, but FOUR <a href="http://www.whyslice.com/fabrique" target="_blank">Slice Fabriques</a>.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13799" rel="attachment wp-att-13799"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13799" height="332" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_6169.jpg" title="IMG_6169" width="498" /></a></div><a href="http://sugartownquiltco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Town Quilt Co.</a> gave away an awesome Beach Cruiser Bicycle. Are you so jealous? Me too! But it couldn't have gone to a nicer mom and daughter team, Alex and Ronni Chavez, who blog over at <a href="http://roadhomequilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Road Home Quilting</a>.<br />
Other fabulous giveaways included books, fabric, gift bags, thread, and gift certificates to our favorite online quilt shops.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13804" rel="attachment wp-att-13804"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13804" height="398" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2011-05-165.jpg" title="2011-05-165" width="498" /></a></div>Our sponsors also provided wonderful goodies for the swag bags!<br />
Between the good food and all the wonderful people, it was perfect night.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/?attachment_id=13794" rel="attachment wp-att-13794"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13794" height="332" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_8380.jpg" title="IMG_8380" width="498" /></a></div>Did you come? Did you blog about it? Be sure to link up up your post below! Or post your pictures on our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1644230@N25/" target="_blank">Flickr</a> pool.<br />
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</span></span></center><center style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">And let us say again, thank you SO much for the interest in this event. This is the first time any of us have planned something like this. We are so grateful to the sponsors who are making this possible. When we first started talking about the idea last fall, we thought, "wouldn't it be nice if we could get a couple dozen bloggers together during Market" and the response has exceeded all expectations.</center><center style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br />
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<center style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">We are so looking forward to meeting you all! Thanks again for your interest. Time to party!</center>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-30286161383653173602011-05-13T18:56:00.000-07:002011-05-13T18:56:22.171-07:00Boutique Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tYfeYelvPA-DMpyZvvWf0HaNjHJFRyOFU8haFBwtTWdwZs3EqU7_VB6itGykCSCxiVeSCWssn3N8nZ3dk6mEqilU6bIP18S9_TK7lZFQ272vLOHobsfjABtvEGLgvRtlrODK57J9VciN/s1600/album-art+daria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tYfeYelvPA-DMpyZvvWf0HaNjHJFRyOFU8haFBwtTWdwZs3EqU7_VB6itGykCSCxiVeSCWssn3N8nZ3dk6mEqilU6bIP18S9_TK7lZFQ272vLOHobsfjABtvEGLgvRtlrODK57J9VciN/s320/album-art+daria.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We are so glad to have Boutique Cafe as a sponsor for our meetup and so excited to have Daria with us at the meetup itself. For the past 6 years Daria and her crew have been producing online shows and podcasts highlighting topics of interest to fashion-savvy moms and moprenuers around the world. Topics such as shopping, celebreties, women in business, parenting, organization, fashion and SEWING! According to Daria, "Our goal is to give today's woman a break from reality, and voila, inspire her for when she returns."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.boutiquecafe.com/home/2010/12/01/6581/">Here's an example of a sewing post - a review of Oliver + S patterns.</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Daria will be interviewing loads of designers at Market this weekend and broadcasting those interviews over the following weeks. You will definitely want to check back to get that taste of Market! Here's <a href="http://www.boutiquecafe.com/home/2010/09/18/6073/">an interview with Amy Butler conducted by Bari J</a> at Spring Market 2010.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can follow Boutique Cafe on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boutique-Cafe/8261867365">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/BoutiqueCafe">Twitter</a> or subscribe to their newsletter here. <a href="http://www.boutiquecafe.com/home/podcasting-tutorial/">Go here for a tutorial</a> on listening to Daria's podcasts. They are sure to be awesome!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-46768336497240425992011-05-11T07:29:00.000-07:002011-05-11T09:05:38.276-07:00Slice Fabrique from Making Memories<a rel="attachment wp-att-13729" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/print/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13729" title="Print" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/slice_fabrique_logo.jpg" alt="" height="400" width="400" /></a><br /><br />The <a href="http://www.quiltmarketmeetup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blogger's Quilt Market Meetup</a> is just around the corner and we are pleased to have <a href="http://www.whyslice.com/fabrique" target="_blank">Making Memories and the Slice Fabrique</a> as a sponsor for the event. Think very fun giveaway my friends!<br /><br /><br />A few days ago, I received a surprise package on my door step. The wonderful folks at Making Memories were kind enough to send me a Slice Fabrique and accessories to review prior to the Meetup.<br /><br />This spring has been so busy that my poor sewing machine is feeling quite neglected, so I couldn't wait to pull out some fabric and give the Slice a try.<br /><br /><a rel="attachment wp-att-13740" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/img_8188/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13740" title="IMG_8188" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_8188.jpg" alt="" height="332" width="498" /></a><br /><br />For those of you who aren't familiar with the Slice Fabrique, it is a digital fabric cutting tool. What you see in the photo is the Slice Fabrique along with the Hands Free Kit, which comes with a 12" x 12" tempered glass cutting mat and a magnetic collar. The Slice Fabrique Starter Set comes with a smaller 6" x 6" tempered glass mat and requires hands while it cuts.<br /><br />After getting all the fun toys out of the box, my first impression of the Slice Fabrique is that it seems very well made and solid. There is an attention to detail and a quality which really impressed me. But how does it work? After a quick read through the quick start guide I was ready to get started.<br /><br />The first step is to plug it in to charge. Since I am impatient, I didn't wait for it to charge, but used it plugged in. Having a cordless option is very nice.<br /><br /><a rel="attachment wp-att-13750" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/img_8249/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13750" title="IMG_8249" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_8249.jpg" alt="" height="332" width="497" /></a><br /><br />The next step was preparing the mat with a little Repositionable Spray Adhesive. I went straight for the spray can, but you can use the foam brush and liquid adhesive too. The one time spray was sticky enough for multiple cuts in one sitting and when I was done it wiped easily off the mat with a cloth damp with water.<br /><br /><a rel="attachment wp-att-13722" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/img_8194/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13722" title="IMG_8194" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_8194.jpg" alt="" height="332" width="498" /></a><br /><br />Last but not least, prepare the fabric by ironing on a fusible web product like Heat 'n Bond Lite to the <em>back</em> side of your fabric... just like I would for most applique projects. I used the Slice Fusible Web, but I think any fusible web would work. On my next project I want to see if freezer paper works, for times when I don't want adhesive on the back of my fabric.<br /><br />It wasn't long before my girls were looking over my shoulder and bending down to look through the clear casing to watch the Slice as it cut the fabric.<br /><br /><a rel="attachment wp-att-13733" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/img_8211/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13733" title="IMG_8211" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_8211.jpg" alt="" height="333" width="498" /></a><br /><br />When it finished its first cut and I took the Slice off the mat, they both said, "Oh it didn't work!" Then they both said, "Jinx." "Double Jinx!!" "Triple Jinx!!!"....... don't you just love 3rd graders? But when I got out the spatula and began to remove our butterfly... they were impressed and seriously excited.<br /><br />After that it was a mad scramble to look through all the design cards and a lot of brainstorming about the projects they want to do. I must admit to feeling the same way. The cut was crisp and clean. And it was fast. This could be addicting.<br /><br />The Slice comes with a Basic (but generous) Design Card that includes an alphabet with numbers, lots of iconic shapes like leaves, butterflies, flowers, vehicles, fruit and vegetables... and more.<br /><br /><a rel="attachment wp-att-13739" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/img_8190/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13739" title="IMG_8190" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_8190.jpg" alt="" height="332" width="498" /></a><br /><br />In addition to the Basic Design Card, you can purchase additional design cards which makes the possibilities with the Slice Fabrique endless.<br /><br /><a rel="attachment wp-att-13749" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/img_8251/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13749" title="IMG_8251" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_8251.jpg" alt="" height="332" width="497" /></a><br /><br />The design cards look similar to a camera's memory card... and are just as easy to insert.<br /><br />Here is an example of a few of the cards. My girls especially love Animal Frenzy:<br /><br /><a rel="attachment wp-att-13725" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/fabriquedesigncardanimlfrnz/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13725" title="FabriqueDesignCardAnimlFrnz" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FabriqueDesignCardAnimlFrnz.jpg" alt="" height="355" width="305" /></a><br /><br />My personal favorite is the frog. It would be so fun to use these to embellish a <a title="Sewing School Bags" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/sewing-school-bags/" target="_blank">school bag</a> or make a quiet book for a toddler. How about making a <a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/sew-it/make-do-and-mend-patching-a-knee/" target="_self">patch for a torn out knee</a>? A little boy would love a puppy dog patch or an alligator. Oh my! I can envision lots of embellished tee-shirts too. An embellishment is a great way to cover a set in stain... talk about making lemons into lemonade!<br /><br />I also love the Spring design card:<br /><br /><a rel="attachment wp-att-13724" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/slicespring/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13724" title="slicespring" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/slicespring.jpg" alt="" height="392" width="392" /></a><br /><br />It was the first card I tried in fact, to make the butterfly to embellish a plain white tee-shirt.<br /><br />In a matter of half an hour, I made about 10 butterflies in fact... learning how it works, trying different fabrics and playing around with spacing.<br /><br />This brings me to my one complaint about the Slice. I like to squeeze blood out of a turnip, and with fabric, I know how to maximize every inch. But with the Slice I had a little more fabric waste than I would have liked. Try as I might, I couldn't figure out where the Slice would start cutting, so I was limited to cutting one shape out of about a 5" x 5" piece of fabric. That's not a lot of waste, but much more than if I were cutting by hand.<br /><br />I am confident with a pair of good, sharp scissors and some Heat 'n Bond Lite or freezer paper, and a template traced in a sunny window. I can cut pretty intricate designs quite cleanly. But I have friends for whom fine cutting is a real challenge... and projects like making my <a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/sew-it/advent-calendar-pattern-now-available/" target="_self">Advent Calendar Pattern</a> (with all the fine cutting of the numbers) is a little daunting. So the Slice Fabrique would be a great option for anyone who isn't comfortable cutting by hand, but wants to stretch in their applique projects. It also is nice for someone like me since, once you get the hang of it, it's faster (and more accurate) than by hand... and there are a lot of fun template options.<br /><br />Speaking of my Advent pattern, I was thrilled to see the 'Tis the Season Design Card. There are more than enough templates to make a different small ornament for each the 24 Advent days. Another nice thing about the Slice is you can select the size of your design up to about 1 to 4 inches. <em>SO COOL!</em> The Slice Fabrique would make short work of all that tracing and cutting. The Slice says it cuts through thicker fabrics like wools and felts, and I can't wait to give it a try. When I do, I'll be sure to post an update as to how it works.<br /><br /><a rel="attachment wp-att-13743" href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/review-slice-fabrique-from-making-memories/attachment/img_8242/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13743" title="IMG_8242" src="http://www.make-it-do.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_8242.jpg" alt="" height="332" width="498" /></a><br /><br />In no time at all, I finished a darling embellished tee-shirt finished for my girls. I stitched around the butterflies using a small blanket stitch on my machine and added a little button for fun.<br /><br />The very nice Making Memories folks will be at the Meetup showing a little demo... so you'll all get to see the Slice Fabrique in action!Calli Makes Dohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12760545167081752433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-24310358951338509312011-05-10T21:02:00.000-07:002011-05-10T21:02:37.610-07:00The DIY Dish and You Can Make This<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thediydish.com/"><img alt="The DIYDish" src="http://www.thediydish.com/wp-content/themes/diydish/images/diy-dish-logo.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We are so excited to have Kris and Kim from <a href="http://www.thediydish.com/">the DIY Dish</a> in person at our meetup as well as sponsors of our event! Kim and Kris are in their third season of delivering online video craft adventures. They share clear and simple step by step instructions for creating all kinds of crafts. They have recently be featured on the Rachel Ray show and the Nate Berkus show. We're so excited to have them at our event.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x291/ycmt_photos/thediydish_whatdowedo.jpg" width="400" /> </div><div style="text-align: left;">They will be giving away a DVD of their Summer Craft Series for Kids to all event guests with a paid reservation! And if you can't be at the event in person they are having an <a href="http://www.thediydish.com/2011/05/its-our-birthday-and-were-giving-you-the-presents/">amazing giveaway</a> on their blog right now! You can follow the DIY Dish on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theDIYdish">Facebook </a>and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/theDIYdish">Twitter</a> as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.youcanmakethis.com/index.htm"><img height="146" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=585b7e66e5&view=att&th=12f6ada11bde48d6&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_gmo0ftq00&zw" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Kim and Kris also run the popular site <a href="https://www.youcanmakethis.com/index.htm">YouCanMakeThis.com </a>- a great resource for all kind of crafting patterns and ideas. All patterns on the site are available for instant download in pdf format.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="264" src="http://www.mygirlfriendsquiltshoppe.com/images/quilt_shoppe_logo_final.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And as if that wasn't fun enough, Kris is opening a new Quilt Shop in Logan Utah very soon. Go <a href="http://www.mygirlfriendsquiltshoppe.com/">HERE</a> to sign up for the shop's newsletter with information about coupons, grand-opening specials and more.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">See you soon, girls!</div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-87229956257529185122011-05-07T21:15:00.000-07:002011-05-07T21:15:54.649-07:00Where Women Create<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="header1" height="77" src="http://www.wherewomencreate.com/images/mags-header1.gif" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We are so excited to have <a href="http://www.wherewomencreate.com/">Where Women Create</a> as a sponsor for the Quilt Market Meetup! If you are looking for creative inspiration you can <a href="http://www.wherewomencreate.com/magazine.html">subscribe</a> to the Where Women Create magazine showcasing the spaces where talented women - chefs, musicians, designers, etc. - do their creating.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://books.gigaimg.com/avaxhome/bc/e2/0015e2bc_medium.jpeg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Or look for the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Where-Women-Create-Inspiring-Extraordinary/dp/1402712294/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304827133&sr=8-1">Where Women Create book</a> for further inspiration.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Creative Connection handmade market" src="http://todayscreativeblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/creative-connection-3.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And if you're looking for real life, hands-on inspiration, learn more about <a href="http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/">the Creative Connection Event</a> - a three day convention held in St. Paul, MN September 15-17, 2011. An amazing collection of workshops on everything from social media to cooking, sewing and jewelry-making, it is a fantastic event packed by hundreds of talented women.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3GxqC4iiMdmVwiocZH8Vn8L-zeHw2HsEPVS0g_V2BEXfHo6oLynIwCmtrRoCkV4zrzZQXfPgXdSMt3RlCgVgXUK6YYElOrbGg_YjI9Ik3uTlUciMSxIMI7zrUJcfBDVQiZGf1oTn12hzK/s1600/tcc.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can keep up with the <a href="http://www.wherewomencreate.typepad.com/">Where Women Create Blog</a>, or follow them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wherewomencreate">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/wherewomencreat">Twitter</a> to keep up with all the preparations for the Creative Connection.</div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-8166603039881010402011-05-05T18:42:00.000-07:002011-05-05T18:42:52.318-07:00CrazyGirlQuilt Fabric Shop<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/servlet/StoreFront"><img alt="Crazyquiltgirl Fabric Shop" height="200" src="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/images/CQGbannerhalf.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/servlet/StoreFront">CrazyQuiltGirl Fabric Shop</a> is owned and run by Corinna Jones out of Detroit, Michigan. She specializes in carrying all the latest Moda collections (including <a href="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/servlet/the-Moda-Fabric-by-Collection-cln-Bella-Solids/Categories">Bella Solids</a>) in yardage, pre-cuts, and <a href="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/servlet/the-Moda-Quilt-Kits/Categories">quilt kits</a>, all at great prices.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Moda BELLA SOLIDS New Colors Fabric" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsQUOUmjkv80jLkcqZO2wmcYfN-llmay_v7kj_U9yTQRMTNVPcsAwMdoZJicVwfwJVKzeZ51jCQ5L5pLgnD9yG9uf80pI5nK5oMXk7wEJKm7rqJDJQLjMAUgvKDskkldI7RrZU2uztvQ/s320/bella+solids+new+2011.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/servlet/StoreFront">Crazygirlquilt </a>also carries a wide selection of the latest <a href="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/servlet/the-Patterns/Categories">quilt patterns</a>. You can follow Corinna on the <a href="http://crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.blogspot.com/">Crazyquiltgirl Blog</a>, or on <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/crazyquiltgirl">Twitter</a> to get the details on all the newest sales and latest arrivals.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/servlet/the-2596/moda-quilts-of-valor/Detail" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Moda QUILTS OF VALOR 52" x 66" Quilt Kit" src="http://www.crazyquiltgirlfabricshop.com/media/10/a20791a12fc132cf043dbf_m.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Corinna is giving away a $75 gift certificate at the Quilt Market Meetup! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks again Corinna for your generous support!</div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-55340241960677630322011-05-04T20:48:00.000-07:002011-05-04T20:48:10.248-07:00Burgundy Buttons<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stores.burgundybuttons.com/StoreFront.bok"><img alt="Description: BB-Logo-4C-Horizontal400wforcancas" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=585b7e66e5&view=att&th=12f6a92e6b6fc9fc&attid=0.1&disp=emb&realattid=f10c5e7f83af170e_0.1&zw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another huge thank you to <a href="http://stores.burgundybuttons.com/StoreFront.bok">Burgundy Buttons</a> for their sponsorship of the Quilt Market Meetup. We really are so grateful for these sponsors making this event possible!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stores.burgundybuttons.com/catalog/20160LC.jpg"><img alt="Strawberry Fields Layer Cake" src="http://stores.burgundybuttons.com/catalog/20160LC.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Burgundy Buttons website is very easy to navigate by fabric company, collection, or category. They carry lots of current fabric collections including a great selection of Moda precuts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A Stroll Down Penny Lane Kit Blue" src="http://stores.burgundybuttons.com/catalog/Blue%20Box.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Leah and her girls will also often kit popular projects on the <a href="http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/2011/03/28/stroll-down-penny-lane/">Riley Blake Cutting Corners blog</a> (like this one above) or the <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/04/natures-gems-quilt.html">Moda Bake Shop</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">You can keep up to date on all of Leah's wonderful sales on <a href="http://burgundybuttons.blogspot.com/">the Burgundy Buttons blog</a>, follow them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burgundy-Buttons/159854394050704">Facebook</a>, and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/BurgundyButtons">Twitter</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-85742045856875944562011-05-02T21:56:00.000-07:002011-05-02T21:56:19.737-07:00FabricLovers.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Fabric Lovers - Your Online Fabric Store Offering Quilting Fabric, Embroidery Fabric, Fleece Fabric, and Novelty Fabrics! We have designer quilt patterns and free patterns too!" src="http://www.fabriclovers.com/images/fabric-lovers_02.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;">We'd like to introduce another one of our our sponsors for the Quilt Market Meetup. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://fabriclovers.com/">FabricLovers.com</a> offers unique and novelty fabrics not necessarily found in the typical quilt shop.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><img height="100" src="http://www.fabriclovers.com/images/fabric-lovers_18.jpg" width="400" /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;">They offer patterns and notions that work well with their fabric selection. They have same-day shipping, awesome customer service, and hassle-free returns. I especially like their convenient tabs for <a href="http://www.fabriclovers.com/index.php?p=new&category_id=9">New Items</a>, <a href="http://www.fabriclovers.com/index.php?p=best&category_id=10">Best Sellers</a>, and <a href="http://www.fabriclovers.com/index.php?p=sale&category_id=91">Sales</a>. I also love their selection of <a href="http://www.fabriclovers.com/category/29/Patterns.html">patterns</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;">.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Robert Kaufman is<a href="http://www.fabriclovers.com/product/20358/Large-Flowers-on-Aqua-Organic-Preorder.html"> available now in pre-order</a></td></tr>
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Thanks again, <a href="http://fabriclovers.com/">FabricLovers.com</a>!amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-29741007689807526912011-04-29T07:11:00.000-07:002011-04-29T07:11:54.934-07:00Canton Village Quilt Works<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/"><img alt="Canton Village Quilt Works" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3dP3tSEG77oecJf4CgZQrTf3ImXIVwuClZ02AEP6cptA-y4xO27eX16LfKg5xV7xXnYaLmoMxcv7niLm8ZI-GpV8DbX575cdxCJRDeNiOieVbyN46GHOJUNhpTqpy8dFHaLdOA6LcoU/s1000-r/cvqw_header2blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">We'd like to thank Jackie at <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/">Canton Village Quilt Works</a> as one of our sponsors of the Quilt Market Meetup.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Closeup of Jackie's <a href="http://cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/2011/04/diamonds-down-under-revealed.html">Diamonds Down Under</a> quilt - an original design for Quilt Magazine's most recent issue. <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/product/diamonds-down-under/">Kits are available</a> in the Canton Village Quilt Works shop.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_uWaJLyPdFhe9Gc8NWMFYrA9rCqTHm9nEgqcShlSCmN1ZpCjm3cJXLS_760M5DNL5ubX0hqDhYrpEVgE6EiNG-D2HlZ8ePycqjCkP5Q9PmHIP4IvuvqinCGID3d45soHKF12KIXLauc/s400/IMG_5897.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Jackie is an amazingly talented quilter and has a wonderful online shop. She carries a large selection of fabric, <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/category/patterns/books-always-15-off/">books</a>, and <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/category/fabric/kits/quilt-kits/">kits</a>. I think my favorite is her amazing <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/category/fabric/collection/konacottonsolids/">selection of Kona solid</a>. Jackie also offers <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/services/Quilting">machine quilting services</a>. And speaking from personal experience, Jackie has great customer service.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/media/images/productimage-picture-oval-elements-fat-quarter-bundle-1308_t450.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">She is currently hosting a giveaway of this <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #959391; line-height: 24px;">fat quarter bundle of</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #959391; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #959391; line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/product/oval-elements-fat-quarter-bundle/" style="color: #cf6b5b; text-decoration: none;">Art Gallery Oval Elements collection</a> at Diary of a Quilter</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #959391; line-height: 24px;">. <a href="http://diaryofaquiltergiveawaysandreviews.blogspot.com/2011/04/fat-quarter-bundle-giveaway-from-canton.html">Click here to enter the Giveaway</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #959391; line-height: 24px;">.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #959391; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #959391; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, Jackie has a sale through the rest of today (Friday April 29) of 15% off everything in her shop (excluding Kona solids). Enter the code <b>entire15</b> at checkout to get your discount.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #959391; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #959391; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks again Jackie! Looking forward to seeing you in Salt Lake City!</span></span></div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-39204363254171935812011-04-27T08:07:00.000-07:002011-05-05T16:20:06.002-07:00Reservations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEcBemmGjbfpjrXPfbbzsytI6zKAFKRI5yzRqSf1hzflBV5X4BAqOb7XUPJ6Gw0MgWue5yPGUDsK4tXQsJWM_K1eNYCDc439K50paNRPajEMumztL7B5J8xqpkJw8o6pP8_rT8AotiSOy/s1600/2011-02-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEcBemmGjbfpjrXPfbbzsytI6zKAFKRI5yzRqSf1hzflBV5X4BAqOb7XUPJ6Gw0MgWue5yPGUDsK4tXQsJWM_K1eNYCDc439K50paNRPajEMumztL7B5J8xqpkJw8o6pP8_rT8AotiSOy/s400/2011-02-16.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><center>Our reservations are SOLD OUT. </center><center><br />
</center><center style="text-align: left;">We may be able to open more space if the weather is great and we can open onto the patio. If you'd still like to come, please stay in touch! We're keeping our fingers crossed because we'd love to see anyone who'd like to be there!</center><center><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></center><center style="text-align: left;">And let us say here, thank you SO much for the interest in this event. This is the first time any of us have planned something like this. It has been quite a learning experience and one very much outside our comfort zones! We are so grateful to the sponsors who are making this possible. When we first started talking about the idea last fall, we thought, "wouldn't it be nice if we could get a couple dozen bloggers together during Market." </center><center style="text-align: left;"><br />
</center><center style="text-align: left;">Now, for the first time, we are worried that we can't accommodate everyone who would like to come. And that is sad because we all typically feel like "the more the merrier!" So please know that, but for logistics, fire codes and the fact that we are newbies at this whole 'Blogger-meetup-world' we would have opened this up to the whole blogosphere. Maybe we could try live streaming? Anyone want to take that on?</center>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-80105048670907890072011-04-25T10:20:00.000-07:002011-04-26T07:04:46.017-07:00Meetup Details!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxLnwpMdd6R6CNg7YLl7-uIGObx6JXKLrjZuxssnmN33Tq458HJZ7zl_XrEXePTfDZlro0slxyJLq8yYLb64HYfZilmuo2x8XTsFVBBMPZQYaBGIVbdvNSU8oqpVHWIh0LJHNu3ZsqcG9/s1600/qmm.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxLnwpMdd6R6CNg7YLl7-uIGObx6JXKLrjZuxssnmN33Tq458HJZ7zl_XrEXePTfDZlro0slxyJLq8yYLb64HYfZilmuo2x8XTsFVBBMPZQYaBGIVbdvNSU8oqpVHWIh0LJHNu3ZsqcG9/s1600/qmm.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">We are excited to announce the details </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">of the Bloggers Meetup during Quilt Market in Salt Lake. </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
We will be meeting on </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Saturday, May 14 from 5:00 to 7:00pm </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">at<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bluelemon.com/about-us/open-downtown"> the Blue Lemon</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">restaurant.</span> </span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpGTndjTe3cknbYYkgfrrBW1gfy2-dVZmy7oXcqENN3DKphg7JIo7zthvHWh0bYDCerEJJTp_CBMxcQ2ccZO4KbUUd4R-w8cAurgybObGUgQWJpbu-pnTyO9j1hzSRZ7ORB9IS2zXvlbb/s1600/blue-lemon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpGTndjTe3cknbYYkgfrrBW1gfy2-dVZmy7oXcqENN3DKphg7JIo7zthvHWh0bYDCerEJJTp_CBMxcQ2ccZO4KbUUd4R-w8cAurgybObGUgQWJpbu-pnTyO9j1hzSRZ7ORB9IS2zXvlbb/s320/blue-lemon.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</div></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">The Blue Lemon is a brand new, swanky restaurant </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">in Salt Lake with fresh, fabulous food and is located</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">just around the corner from the Salt Palace Convention Center.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Here is <a href="http://www.bluelemon.com/">the location (map)</a></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"></span></div></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Reservations are $6 and will be available starting Wednesday, April 27 at 9:00 AM MST. We will have a link at this site. Sadly, due to limited capacity at the restaurant, there will only be 80 reservations available. </span></div></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatN3G0tY3C4cxgrrFhhrC4s2VItiuuCjr5aQzeeQhsgLYCaQ11IA64CLzcQZ9Dhh7uTxxh2nGusZnbtbnW5hNe3ChtIOZBWMe0HlIl2ohDDTDix9L7Jz1UDq-H_zYDF4NAXIF2eIyC1PZ/s1600/20100815_bluelemon06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatN3G0tY3C4cxgrrFhhrC4s2VItiuuCjr5aQzeeQhsgLYCaQ11IA64CLzcQZ9Dhh7uTxxh2nGusZnbtbnW5hNe3ChtIOZBWMe0HlIl2ohDDTDix9L7Jz1UDq-H_zYDF4NAXIF2eIyC1PZ/s320/20100815_bluelemon06.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="290" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">We are looking forward to sharing fun swag for everyone, entrance into our many sponsored giveaways, but most of all a chance to visit face to face! We can't wait!</span></div></div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-20523977470691867712011-04-20T09:46:00.000-07:002011-04-21T08:09:26.225-07:00Girl's World by Jennifer Paganelli<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qFyPnWACkYDWrONhbI00ectFWpY_sLsAUrtMR9w47Kg4cUjGFIngIaglRhYSdHSKFZFs0Fa9Y8NdZecxKnjXhHy2oBojYIHS7vNmBRaEwcLJ0c-MrFDSOYEv4lQK7C0CWVTpbfbO9w9s/s1600/Its-a-Girls-World-by-Jennifer-Paganelli%255B5%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qFyPnWACkYDWrONhbI00ectFWpY_sLsAUrtMR9w47Kg4cUjGFIngIaglRhYSdHSKFZFs0Fa9Y8NdZecxKnjXhHy2oBojYIHS7vNmBRaEwcLJ0c-MrFDSOYEv4lQK7C0CWVTpbfbO9w9s/s400/Its-a-Girls-World-by-Jennifer-Paganelli%255B5%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597709588069916114" border="0" /></a><br />We are so excited to announce another wonderful sponsor for the Quilt Market Meetup. Thank you to the very talented Jennifer Paganelli of <a href="http://www.sisboom.com/blog/" target="_blank">Sis Boom</a>.<br /><br />A few weeks ago, we received a package with copies of Jennifer's new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811874443/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=maitdo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0811874443">Girl's World: Twenty-One Sewing Projects to Make for Little Girls</a> to giveaway at the Meetup.<br /><br />Her book is so lovely it could not just sit in the box. So I gently untied the ribbon and leafed through it. The lucky winners are in for a treat. Girl's World is absolutely beautiful... I can't wait to get my own copy and get sewing. <br /><br />I also wanted to pass along the word about Jennifer's upcoming <a href="http://www.virtueradionetwork.com/rickrack.htm" target="_blank">virtual sewing class with Dolin O'Shea on the Virtual Radio Network</a>. They will be teaching the Mary's Fancy Sash Dress (a dress I would love to make for my girls). The class includes an autographed copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811874443/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=maitdo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0811874443">Girl's World</a><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=maitdo-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0811874443" alt="" border="0" height="1" width="1" />.<br /><br />Thank you Jennifer for your sponsorship and giveaway! We are getting more and more excited for Market and the Meetup.Calli Makes Dohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12760545167081752433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-39840401415478481472011-04-19T14:10:00.000-07:002011-04-19T14:12:06.685-07:00Green Fairy Quilts<div style="text-align: center;"><img height="125" src="http://greenfairyquilts.com/images/logo.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Many thanks to <a href="http://greenfairyquilts.com/">Green Fairy Quilts</a> as another sponsor of the Quilt Market Meetup! Green Fairy quilts is owned and operated by Judi Madsen and her husband Clint.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Their <a href="http://greenfairyquilts.com/">shop</a> carries all the latest Moda precuts at GREAT prices - in fact they are having a sale on all the latest Moda precuts right now- as well as <a href="http://greenfairyquilts.com/catalog.php?category=27">Judi's patterns</a>, <a href="http://greenfairyquilts.com/catalog.php?category=111">Bella Solid yardage</a>, and <a href="http://greenfairyquilts.com/catalog.php?category=5">quilt kits</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZzFyQEJkg6hcvUT-S-XbW5cQD8zksU5KsESXeAypaGOSmu2EcT8GEu8L-gJQpp0SW3MWJltbufKX-ZjblnomVkmgTXQC3rVclgbA-pxE8JN33TcgKigMlRydWw2NuTQW_EVCy8dA1FBz/s400/quilt+back+3.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Judi is also a gifted and award-winning machine quilter. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You can <a href="http://greenfairyquilts.com/contact.php">contact her</a> for information regarding her long-arm services.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5mrvm32sAf8vRDlBXRMPHm1LnkRC8KgTQCsXLqiYCmMv3KN27cMkboYlwmN6o7Mld2LdDx42cDuMhvg5S_fzYfuyRweHIuLsSpyIQf7gGSgyKKYt52GX8qHvSphDLprTtAjOMfUNNoxa/s400/Daisy+Mae3.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To keep up with Judi and Green Fairy Quilts, sign up for their <a href="http://greenfairyquilts.com/pages/EmailList.php">newsletter here</a> or <a href="http://greenfairyquilts.blogspot.com/">follow their blog</a>. You can also f<a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Judi-Madsen/100000194777230">ind them on Facebook</a>. Judi has donated a $100 gift certificate to her shop for a lucky Meet-up attendee! We're excited to see you at the Meet-up, Judi!</div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-5683738769747749262011-04-11T10:11:00.000-07:002011-04-11T10:11:56.139-07:00The Fat Quarter Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhel-hJ5BwHebxTkKncSzMUKsXU5gpfxkR3KGquI1sYnEYNtPNiWb0NvmAabHlFv5C8p9UuR7qzEyO9jnRSQO5RrraxHM5Nil955jmYKHyuluO6P6UJTrHQvA5uNlXe9iqhsWe_jZq7Fe49/s1600/IMG_5071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhel-hJ5BwHebxTkKncSzMUKsXU5gpfxkR3KGquI1sYnEYNtPNiWb0NvmAabHlFv5C8p9UuR7qzEyO9jnRSQO5RrraxHM5Nil955jmYKHyuluO6P6UJTrHQvA5uNlXe9iqhsWe_jZq7Fe49/s400/IMG_5071.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>We'd like to thank the Fat Quarter Shop for being a sponsor of our Meetup in May. <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">The Fat Quarter Shop</a> is an online fabric retailer with a huge selection of the latest in fabric offerings. If you've ever shopped from The Fat Quarter Shop you know that they have phenomenal customer service and super fast shipping. I just recently purchased a bundle of goodies and was again impressed by how quickly it arrived.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZU2Op3mHz4ssTM_R_Av8GPTOqnT2j8FYa4cy0bWZN91QhAgW7hI9iOh-cKqR4pAzDLOaf5oxzBv6q7ldqTSHe3wT16VYgX5XgHgmrOkaUtP6eY4wWpz7EpUVko4gnv3besKbLQQYV-zPH/s1600/The+Fat+Quarter+Shop.bmp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZU2Op3mHz4ssTM_R_Av8GPTOqnT2j8FYa4cy0bWZN91QhAgW7hI9iOh-cKqR4pAzDLOaf5oxzBv6q7ldqTSHe3wT16VYgX5XgHgmrOkaUtP6eY4wWpz7EpUVko4gnv3besKbLQQYV-zPH/s400/The+Fat+Quarter+Shop.bmp.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did you also know they have exclusive <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/quiltkits.asp?Store_id=499&Page_Id=15&Shopper_id=835328113429835">Quilt Kits</a>,<a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/quilt-clubs-block-of-the-months.asp?Store_id=499&Page_Id=15&T=1"> Quilt and Block of the Month Clubs</a>, and a large selection of <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/Fat-Quarter-Bundles.asp?Store_id=499&Page_Id=15&sid=6562411139546562">Fat Quarter Bundles</a>? You can keep up on the latest from the Fat Quarter Shop on <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/">their blog, The Jolley Jabber</a>, or follow them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FatQuarterShop">Facebook</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Fat Quarter Shop button" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTDpnQWyRtsOjh3uSVEhgcJoEoKbIUf0gaXXPBBnfEXi6KuqJcsbDigHpwSobZxRDl1aoaij59a7TVA_fheilX5Fqd_D8HLB4_3pB09bCABmEISMgUzwCh7z83MbQ9o5ljHCxNcEB-2U/s194/FQS-Ad.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Fat Quarter Shop has provided 3 $75 gift certificates to be given away the night of the Meetup! Thanks again <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/index.asp?Store_id=499&Page_Id=15&T=1">FatQuarterShop</a>!</div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-40015941055610982262011-03-31T08:33:00.000-07:002011-03-31T08:33:49.557-07:00Prairie Grass Patterns by April Rosenthal<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/patterns/he-zigs-she-zags-105/"><img height="400" src="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/He-Zigs-She-Zags-Pattern-Coverl.png" width="258" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Let me introduce you to <a href="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/">April Rosenthal</a> and her wonderful quilt designs from <a href="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/patterns/">Prairie Grass Patterns</a>. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/patterns/prep-school-knockout-104/"><img height="400" src="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Prep-School-Knockout-Pattern-Cover.png" width="258" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">April has been a big help to us and even designed our awesome banner and badge. Not only does she have html skills, but she's a fabulous quilt designer. Talented girl!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Dancing-in-the-Wind-Pattern-Coverl.png" width="258" /></div>Check out more of her <a href="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/patterns/">patterns</a> and her <a href="http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/blog/">blog</a>. She's also getting ready for her first booth at Market! Good luck, April! We're looking forward to seeing you that Saturday night at the Quilt Market Meetup too!</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-31384857053887492552011-03-28T12:12:00.000-07:002011-03-28T12:15:05.364-07:00Aurifil Threads<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.aurifil.com/Aurifil/Threads_files/spoleinfila.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As we continue planning the Blogger's Quilt Market MeetUp we want to thank our awesome sponsors for enhancing this event. First off, we want to thank Alex at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.aurifil.com/Aurifil/Home.html">Aurifil Threads</a></span> for his support. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.aurifil.com/Aurifil/50wt_Cotton_files/shapeimage_2.png" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I personally use Aurifil cones in my own piecing and I LOVE them. They last forever. (Alex, could you please invent a bobbin that will last as long?) Aurifil has many different kinds of thread including Invisible, Wool, and Cotton in multiple weights. All in an <a href="http://www.aurifil.com/Aurifil/Color_Card.html">AMAZING range of colors</a>. Watch the helpful <a href="http://www.aurifil.com/Aurifil/Threads.html">Pat Sloan</a> demo <a href="http://www.aurifil.com/Aurifil/Threads.html">video on this page</a> for explanations of which thread works best for which project.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aurifil.com/Aurifil/Home.html"><img height="172" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=585b7e66e5&view=att&th=12ed2ff923015628&attid=0.1.1&disp=emb&zw" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">To learn more about Auriful theads and to see the range of colors and products available visit the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.aurifil.com/Aurifil/Home.html">Aurifil webpage</a>, <a href="http://auribuzz.wordpress.com/">Aurifil Buzz blog</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexveronelli">Flickr</a></span>, or like them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/aurifil.quilt.thread"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Facebook</span></a> for lots of giveaway scoops. Need help finding Auriful threads closest to you? There's an App for that. Alex also has a <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/app/aurifil/id399601393?mt=8">FREE Storefinder App here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We will also have 5,000+ yard cones to giveaway the night of the Quilt Market Meet-up!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks Aurifil!</div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681157337206409774.post-84549233336356526532011-02-04T15:52:00.000-08:002011-02-17T16:32:36.959-08:00Save the Date!<div style="text-align: center;">Are you attending the International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City in May 2011?<br />
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</div>Mark your calendar for the evening of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Saturday, May 14</span> for an event in downtown Salt Lake to meet-up with other bloggers (or people who enjoy reading your blog). A few local quilt bloggers, including Nanette Merrill of <a href="http://fredashive.blogspot.com/">Freda's Hive</a>, Amy Smart of <a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/">Diary of a Quilter</a>, and Calli Taylor of <a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/">Make It Do</a>, are planning to host this event where we can all mix and mingle and meet our favorite bloggers in real life, all in one location.<br />
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</div><div>More details to come! We hope you'll come too!</div>amy smarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.com36