October 2008

on the cover
This month's cover story shares a glimpse into the creative life of Nancy Murty. Nancy is the owner of Bee Creative Studio in New York and she is a fabric designer for Andover Fabrics. In the cover story you'll get to know Nancy's creative history, what inspires her designs and what she enjoys most about her beloved career. Nancy is shown on the cover with the quilt that is our featured project "Tis the Season".

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Project Linus
Equipped with products donated by industry leaders, Project Linus Chapter Coordinators and their guests from across the U.S. gathered in Illinois to be educated, inspired and to learn new techniques in creating quilts and blankets that will provide love, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill or traumatized. FULL STORY

Machine Quilters Exposition 2008
Even though the economy has negatively impacted many quilt shows this year, Machine Quilters Exposition reported record number for the sixth year in a row. "We were definitely concerned that increasing fuel prices would limit travel, but is didn't seem to have any impact." stated founder Janet-Lee Santeusanio. FULL STORY

Quilting Friends in the Kitchen
Since pioneer days, American quilters have called on their creativity to nurture their families with everything from cozy comforters to tasty meals. Quilting NOW asked a group of celebrated quilt designers to share their favorite recipies -- some feature shorcuts to quickly get you out of the kitchen and back to the quilting frame.... FULL STORY

HUSQVARNA VIKING® unveils DESIGNER DIAMOND™
SVP Worldwide, owner of HUSQVARNA VIKING® brand sewing machines, announced the worldwide introduction of its new top-of-the-line HUSQVARNA VIKING™ sewing and embroidery machine. Now, sewers have the capability to create, view and customize embroidery designs in stunning detail on the largest and brightest, interactive VGA touch screen available in the sewing industry.
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Janome reveals crafting companion for Marie Osmond
Internationally renowned singer, actress, author, philanthropist & crafter backs quality machine with Janome America. Since announcing their partnership in May 2008, Janome America, Inc, a leading manufacturer of sewing machines, and Marie Osmond have been hard at work developing the perfect creative tool for Marie’s life-long passion of quilting. As an experienced crafter, Marie has a good idea of what quilters are looking for to fully unleash.... FULL STORY

Brother International introduces Quattro™ 6000D
Setting a new standard for sewing and embroidery technology, Brother International Corporation introduces the Quattro™ 6000D. With 100 unprecedented, new and improved features, the machine is engineered to take craft and creativity beyond its users’ wildest dreams. The Quattro™ 6000D Creativity Times Four™ is “The Dream Machine” by granting the ability to embroider, sew, quilt and craft on one, easy-to-use machine. FULL STORY