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Volume 5, Issue 7
September 2010

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In school, in style

For most children in the U.S., the school year is officially underway. Whether they’re pre-K or pre-grad, send a little happy with your favorite student (and help them stand out from the crowd) with handmade goodies created just for them.
More on handmade schooldays here…



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Small seamstress, big style

Take a penchant for purses, add some serious sewing skills, and you’ve got the recipe for some happening handbag designs. Or, at least that’s the case for Tiffany Jenkins, who we spoke with for this edition of “Take Five.” Her Tiny Seamstress Designs is making a big splash in the sewing and quilting industries.
More on stylin’ sewing patterns here…

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Make social media your “friend”

Looking for cost-effective ways to market your small business? What could be more cost-effective than free? In this preview of her upcoming Market seminar, instructional technologist—and quilting business owner—Marion Carmickle suggests utilizing business blogs and Twitter to promote your products and build your business.
More on marketing free of charge here…

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New Product Spotlight

Fabulous fabrics, novel notions, and good reads! Once again, we shine a light on some of the new and noteworthy products to make the market.
More on the latest goods …

QUILTS, INC.
UPCOMING SHOWS

2010

International Quilt Market/Fall
Trade show only - Not open to the general public
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas, USA
October 30-November 1
Classes begin October 29

International Quilt Festival/Houston
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas, USA
November 4-7
Preview Night November 3 * Classes begin November 1

2011

New show!
International Quilt Festival/Cincinnati
Duke Energy Convention Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
April 8-10
Preview Night April 7 * Classes begin April 7

International Quilt Market /Spring
Trade show only - Not open to the general public
Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
May 13-15
Classes begin May 12

International Quilt Festival/Long Beach
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Long Beach, California, USA
July 29-31
Preview Night July 28 * Classes begin July 28


For information on these or any other Quilts, Inc. shows, visit www.quilts.com


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