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Euro-notions Launches Roll the Gold at Sewing & Stitchery Expo
Euro-notions introduced their new “Roll the Gold” blade at the 2010 Sewing & Stitchery Expo last month. The following is a press release about that successful launch and their participation in the show.Rhonda Pierce, Marketing Director for Euro-notions, the North American importer of SCHMETZ household sewing machine needles, introduced the SCHMETZ Designer Portfolio at the 2010 Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, Washington. “It was a thrill to launch the Designer Portfolio with high profile sewing stars like Sandra Betzina, Mary Mulari and Kaye Wood. What THEY SAY about a sewing machine needle carries real weight with the average consumer. Because of their enthusiastic testimonials — SCHMETZ sewing machine needles have been elevated to ROCK STAR status.”
Partnering with one of the SCHMETZ Designers — Luveta Nickels of The Junk Jeans People — SCHMETZ also sponsored a special “Recycled Denim Day” at the 2010 Sewing & Stitchery Expo. Nickels said, “It was exciting to see what the consumers were wearing on Friday. We had no way of knowing how many people would participate – but at the end of the day – we gathered them up for a photo – and 300 people showed up!!”
According to Pierce, “Doing such a large consumer sewing show is an excellent opportunity to test the waters with new products. This year, we introduced our new rotary cutter blade – “Roll The Gold – and we SOLD OUT”. The titanium blade comes from the industrial and commercial industry – it has an extended life. The new, premium 45mm titanium rotary blade fits into most popular rotary cutters. Consumers are excited about Roll The Gold.
Roll The Gold is the perfect blade for stores to be using at their fabric counter, in classes, etc. The flashy GOLD BLADE will get their attention – and is available in two-packs and ten-packs, making it a very economical choice.
Rhonda Pierce also used the SCHMETZ “Super” Needle in her classes as a tool to explain the anatomy of a sewing machine needle, and to reinforce the importance of SCHMETZ engineering.
To learn more, visit the following websites:
http://schmetzneedles.blogspot.com
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Marcus Launches Holiday 2010 Block-of-Month Program
Marcus Fabrics recently announced a new holiday block-of-the-month program for 2010.
Create an elegant home accent for the holidays, as Marcus introduces its Holidays at Home Block-of-the-Month Program. It runs from April through November 2010, so you can complete it at a leisurely pace in time for holiday entertaining, decorating, or even a very special gift! The fabric collection, by Faye Burgos, builds on her popular “Holidays” collections of previous seasons with rich, festive reds and greens. Classic motifs include lush florals and cardinals, a beautifully detailed diagonal stripe, holiday greetings, and more.
This wonderful sampler-style quilt incorporates the entire collection, including the large floral suggested for the backing. Designed by Vicki Bellino of bloom Creek, the project features her exclusive tricks & tips using the Strip-It print in the collection (shown below). Her clever piecing methods are perfect for all skill levels, making it both fun and educational to make, and the blocks can even be customized by the quilter for a one-of-a-kind look.
For more information, visit the Marcus website.
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New Collections from Blue Hill Fabrics
Blue Hill Fabrics just announced their upcoming collections for spring. The following is a preview of each of the collections:
Descriptions of each new collection was provided by Blue Hill.
Circus by Sibling Arts Studios – already well known for their adorable Aunt Lindy’s Paper Dolls fabric, Sibling Arts’ next collection is just as exciting! Created from vintage coloring book circus patterns, these adorable animals, clowns, and circus motifs are not your typical juvenile prints and are a must-see!
Honeymoon Cottage by Gloria Parsons – Adapted from a private collection of vintage fabrics, these beautiful lace patterns and pretty floral “wedding prints” are the epitome of romance. The focal fabric print – the wedding certificate – is perfect for creating that special heirloom piece that any couple would cherish forever.
Victorian Christmas by Sara Morgan – Following the Puritan ban on celebrations, it took nearly 200 years for Christmas to once again become an important event. Many of the things we most love at Christmas, such as sending cards and pictures of a fat, jolly Father Christmas or Santa Clause, date back to the Victorian age. These wonderful “postcard prints” and their coordinates capture the sentiment of the season.
Snowman Christmas by Edith Collections – Santa and snowmen make an adorable combination
on these wonderful holiday fabrics. The light-hearted characters on oversized blocks and borders will stir up many a creative quilt or craft project for sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Colorful coordinates offer many blending choices, as well as stand-alone possibilities.Berkshire by Jeannine Bach – bubbles, butterflies and bold geometrics in trend-setting color combinations make this collection extra special. Borrowing the whimsical florals of the 60s and circles reminiscent of the 70s, these happy prints are perfect for a variety of favorite quilt blocks.
Abigail by Sara Morgan – The rare prints found in this vintage group date back to the 1850s – 1870s and have been appraised as having originated from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia and regions of Pennsylvania. Adapted from a private estate collection of period clothing and quilts. These unique prints have been reproduced to preserve the integrity of the original patterns and colors.Empire by Rose Studios – In colors that represent the vibrancy of life during the height of the Art Deco movement, this collection returns us to the splendid and lavish period when distinctive style ruled the decorative arts world. Simple lines and elegant shapes give these Art Deco prints lots of creative possibilities for today’s quiltmakers.
Sakura by Rose Studios -inspired by Japanese indigo textiles, c 1880-1900, offers variations in the colors reflective of the patina and wear found on these unique pieces. The brilliant reds, unusually difficult to achieve during this time period, became the mark of a truly prized possession. The indigos are reminiscent of the beautiful resists once considered a “phenomenon‚” and prized throughout the region.
Freedom’s Children by Sara Morgan – This collection reflects the social and political importance of children in the mid-1800s, as adults began to focus on them as the “promise of tomorrow” and politicians began to see the value of featuring children in their campaigns for American Pride. Images of flag-bearing children became very popular and were thought to be very persuasive.
Charlotte, c. 1880 by Sara Morgan – These soft florals make a beautiful statement of elegance in mute colors – just perfect for home decorating projects and sophisticated quilts. Grace’s Dowry Shirtings by Beth Fuller – Beth and her mother were asked to date a customer’s 1930s feedsack quilt, her mom noticed the batting of the quilt was a little unusual to the touch. When she opened a small seam, she found not one, but two much older quilts inside! One of these quilts was created from shirting prints dating from the 1890s – and the basis for this collection.
Samantha, c. 1900, by Sara Morgan – This collection is based on the influence of Asian art on decorative arts in the United States in the early part of the 1900s. Beautiful sweeping florals in soft subtle colors began to appear not only in quilts, but in home decorations and fashion as well. Soft leaves and climbing vines found their way onto chair covers, table clothes and other home decor. Samantha captures the delicate, intricate details of these beautiful fabrics.
For more information, visit www.bluehillfabrics.com.
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Patrick Lose Releasing New Collection for Robert Kaufman
Popular designer Patrick Lose is releasing a new collection of fabric this May for Robert Kaufman, Fizz. This is a bright, tone-on-tone polka dot collection with 17 SKUs. Selections from this new collection are in the slideshow below.Images via Checker Newsletter
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New Collection from Quilting Treasures – Northern Woods
New Collection from Quilting Treasures – Northern Woods
Quilting Treasures just announced that they will be releasing a new collection of masculine, outdoors-inspired cotton prints, designed by James Meger, in May 2010. The Northern Woods collection features 13 prints and one panel.
