We usually don’t say much about what goes on behind the scenes around here but yesterday was an unusual one.  Around 10:00am we had a complete system crash.  Our web site, QuiltersWarehouse.com and phone order system was down until around 6:00pm last night.

It was a trying day around here with our fate in the hands of “IT Geeks”,  you got to love’em.   A special thank you goes out to the staff at Pavey & Associates and e2 Solutions.  Their dedication to ensuring that our customers get their quilt fix is outstanding.

Our appologies to those of you who tried to login for your daily viewing of quilt patterns, books and all things ‘quilty’.   All should be well today (Hurray!)

Free project download ~ “Gift-T-bags”
from Thistledown & co.
This fast & easy project upcycles ordinary t-shirt sleeves into fun, earth-friendly little gift bags. Decorate for any occasion. Perfect for the upcoming Holidays. Enjoy!

At Quilt Market Thistledown & co. introduced our new line of Earthknit™ patterns that upcycles leftover cotton quilt batting into fabulous, thrifty new-found yarn. 3 great patterns to play with. “Earth diva” and “eco-purse: for the fashionista in you and “eco-pillow” for home decor. Help save the planet while you have fun making these new projects. 

Karen & I have just returned from Quilt Market where the Earthknits patterns were very well received along with the 2 new quilt patterns “Chocolate Chips” and “Spin Cycle”. Market was very busy and filled with excitement. There were lots of other new earth-friendly products shown, such as the Mountain Mist eco-friendly batting and fiberfill and the new Warm & Safe batting form the Warm Company. There were many first time buyers at Market and naturally loads of gorgeous new fabric introductions such as Mark Lipinski’s “Katmandu” for Troy Inc. Michael Miller, Moda and Lakehouse had some gorgeous offerings as well as so many others. Also of note, Marcus Bros. beautiful “Surf and Sand” fabric collection would be perfect for my “Serenity” quilt pattern, check it out. Enjoy your creative endeavors and as a gift to you I have a free earth-friendly holiday project for you to download. It’s easy and quick and lots of fun.
Please note it is copyrighted and limited to personal use or for classes, not for reprint.
Enjoy the Holiday Season,
Linda Zokan
Thistledown & co
 

I just returned from the 2007 Fall International Quilt Market in Houston, TX.  From this visit QuiltersWarehouse will be introducing many new items in our catalog over the next couple of months. 

With hundreds of exhibits to see, the ones I enjoy the most are the designers whose products are at QuiltersWarehouse.  It give me a chance to have a conversation with them and learn a little more about their inspirations for the patterns they design for you.

Quilt Market exhibit booth photos of all the QuiltersWarehouse vendors who attending can now be viewed by selecting the tab above.  It is your chance to see what is new, sometimes before it is even on the shelves.  On this page you can select the image for a larger view or select the vendor to shop their products at QuiltersWarehouse.  And as always, anything any of our vendors has is always in stock at QuiltersWarehouse.