May 2007

on the cover
In our cover story this month Contributing Freelance Writer Halisha Hayworth interviews six longarm quilting couples who have gone into business together. Read about their commonalities and uniqueness on pages 6-11. Longarm quilting couple featured on our cover is Kathy and Jürgen Nittner of Chesterton, IN.
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Ohio quilter wins Bernina machine in Quilter’s Coffee® contest
What started as a Mother’s Day gift from her husband last May, turned into winning a state-of-the-art quilting machine for a Springfield, OH, woman. Quilter’s Coffee®, an online coffee company catering to the quilting community, announced that Yana Garing was selected as the winner in the company’s “Win a Bernina” Contest. FULL STORY

FreedomQuilts Over 5,665 quilts & counting
In the five-plus years of its existence, Freedom Quilts has worked hard to continue making quilts for families who have suffered a loss. Freedom Quilts has given quilts to 9/11 families, Katrina survivors and fallen soldiers’ families. One of their original quilts will be displayed in the World Trade Center Memorial Museum.
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Tips to Prepare your Quilt for Show
Quilting for Show ~ A Practical Guide to Successful Competition Quilting is a completely revised and expanded version of Karen McTavish’s originally self-published book of the same title. In this book, Karen, along with a collection of the nations’ best quilters, a quilt appraiser and multiple judges reveal the methods for making a show quality quilt. FULL STORY

Creativity inspired by Brother’s QC1000
The QC1000, Brother International Corporation, arrived today. Harry Potter and his Nimbus 2000 have nothing on this magic-maker! I opened the box, turned it on and pressed every button. I thought I should read the manual, but the QC1000 took me for a ride and there was no stopping us. The stitch speed was incredible and the quality of the stitch for free motion was spot on. FULL STORY

Reliable Corporation improves steam
Garment makers, dry cleaners and tailors have known for years that using pressurized, dry steam transforms ironing from a tiresome chore into an effortless task. Now, consumers can enjoy the same benefits from home. New from Reliable Corporation, professional ironing and fabric care product manufacturers for over 50 years, the J490A -- a steam iron for those serious about their garment care.
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