October 2007

on the cover
In this month's cover story, you'll get to know industry icon Kaye Wood. Read about Kaye, her past and what has inspired her through the years in her career. Kaye has made a great impact on the world of quilting and we share her story with you.
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Into Africa - Calling all angels
Funny how things happen. Last summer Elisabeth Baratta (from South Africa) was a student of mine at Linda’s Longarm Lodge in Wyoming. While she was here, she was telling me about her efforts to teach the Zulu women how to quilt and what it has done for them. At least once a year she brings as many quilts as she can carry over to the states to sell them. These are quilts the Zulu women have made. FULL STORY

Meet industry designer Tammy Tadd
Spectacular hot pinks and mint greens – these colors, bright, cheery, fun and funky are the signature colors of industry fabric and pattern designer Tammy Tadd. Tammy has a style that pops. It’s a style she refers to as “one that makes her happy.” “I’ve never been afraid of color and I just like fabrics and prints that make me happy,” said Tammy. “That is probably the number one comment I get from people who come into or store or our booth at shows. FULL STORY

Big Sandy-area woman brings fine art to quilts
Brenda Yirsa’s picture of a horse against rolling hills may have been the first contemporary western quilt design to grace the walls of the Russell Auction showrooms. Along with a quilt depicting a cowboy in a long duster coat, it’s also making a splash in quilting circles. Both are based on original paintings, which Yirsa translated into fabric.
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Quilting tips your teacher never told you!
Recently one of my students told me she had discovered a gadget on her sewing machine she had never noticed before. She has had this sewing machine for three years! It occurred to me that this is probably true of many of us. We are so accustomed to using our wonderful sewing machines in the same way all the time, we may not be aware of its capabilities. FULL STORY

"Quiltposium" program offers free trips
I have mentioned before in this column, that providing some kind of special service or product in the quilt industry will set you apart from the competition and generate great income if what you are offering is attractive. I would like to take this concept a step further and introduce to you an opportunity to generate additional income for yourself and your business with our newly introduced “Quiltposium Program.”
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Sew Slip ~ perfect for slippery free-motion sewing
Sew Slip is a PTFE-coated sheet on the top surface which facilitates easy movement of the fabric on your sewing machine bed. This slippery surface makes free-motion quilting and thread painting a breeze! The underneath surface is a cured silicone product which prevents the sheet from moving as you stitch. This cured silicone product leaves no residue on your machine and simply clings.
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