I haven’t shared a lot of news about this yet, but I am in the process of getting my pdf patterns into print. The first two weeks or so in July will be spent converting select patterns (I haven’t narrowed down a final number yet, but I will send 7-10 patterns to print to start out) into print-friendly versions (they will be printed as 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ full-color booklets, with a large pull-out page for the pattern pieces).
Currently, I assemble my pdf patterns in Word before compiling them as a pdf, but these will need to be formatted in Adobe before I send them to the printer. I’ve done a lot of leg-work in researching printers, so the next task remains for me to get to work and sit at my computer for awhile. 🙂
I am very excited in this next step, and I know some of you have already sent words of encouragement my way, and for that I appreciate you so much! I’ve decided to start out my printed patterns journey with a grass roots approach, by contacting quilt shops directly and telling them about my patterns.
Although my printed patterns won’t be available until late July, would you help me out and tell me about your favorite local quilt shop? Any information you can give me would be much appreciated…a website, phone number, name and address…anything helps! I want to make sure to attempt to get my patterns into YOUR favorite shops first!!
Thank you so much for your support…I hope you have a great weekend!! 🙂
Fabulous! Congrats! Will get you the fabric shop info here in Tidewater Virginia!
Here in Georgia, I’d recommend A Scarlet Thread in McDonough (the largest quilt shop in GA) and Tiny Stitches, the LQS I just taught the Aeroplane Bag workshop at. Intown Quilters in Decatur GA might also be amendable – they are probably the most modern shop in the Atlanta area.
Lawrence Kansas loves Sarah’s Fabrics– Meg at Whatever (http://megduerksen.typepad.com/) has blogged it several times and it’s just a fantastic shop. She carries all the designers that modern quilters love, plus a healthy dose of more traditional fabrics. Just a great shop. http://sarahsfabrics.com/
Here in Olympia WA I recommend Ruby Street Quiltworks! Most modern shop we have.
In Ocala & Crystal River, Florida, I would recommend Tomorrow’s Treasures Quilt Shop. http://www.crquilts.com/ Of course, I work there, so I may be a bit biased. 😉
Here in Austin, TX it is Remnants Fiber Culture. She has a website with the same name.
In central Florida, I would recommend contacting Fabric Warehouse in Lakeland, FL (http://fabric-warehouse.info/) and Heartfelt Quilting and sewing in Winter Haven, FL (http://www.heartfeltquilting.net/).
The needle shop of course – and (though I haven’t been there in person yet) Sew To Speak in columbus Ohio!
Here’s where your Tula Pink raccoon bag was on display: http://www.myfabricstash.com/ in Walla Walla, WA
In Denver, I would suggest Fabric Bliss http://www.fabricblissdenver.com/ and Fancy Tiger Crafts http://fancytiger.com/craftindex.html
Congratulations!
Definitely need to have a New England presence…how about Bits and Pieces in Pelham NH and/or The Fabric Corner in Arlington, MA or Quilters Common in Wakefield MA. Thanks!!
Mine is Material Girl Quilt Shop in Centralia, MO, she is celebrating her 5 year anniversary this weekend. Congrats on the patterns to print.
Margie’s Sew Much Fun in Crestview, Fl. She is sew innovative!
The City Quilter in New York City.
133 W 25th St New York, NY 10001
(212) 807-0390
An awesome quilt shop right in Manhattan and very very near to the Fashion Institute of Technology. Lots of folks come from all over to visit.
I’d second that-was in the City Quilter on Tuesday, nice shop, lovely staff.I was one of those folks from all-over- as well as me from the UK there were some ladies from France in there.
I’m a big fan of In the Making in Birmingham, AL. The owner, Donna, is a big supporter of our local mqg
Shopinthemaking.com
I actually buy online from The Intrepid Thread and Marmalade Fabrics. Occasionally I go into one of our two LQS here in Lake Havasu:
Material Obsession
http://www.amaterialobsession.com/
(928) 505-3612
34 Lake Havasu Avenue N, Ste. 11
Lake Havasu, AZ 86403
Jon Ali Quilt n Sew
jonali.net
928-854-2002
289 Lake Havasu Ave. S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Crimson Tate in Indianapolis — crimsontate.com
Two, Sarah’s Fabrics in Lawrence KS ( mecca for fabric) and Rabbit’s Lair in Rogers AR. Looking forward to seeing them on display. Congratulations!
super! I’m a few steps behind you, just getting testers for my pdf patterns, otherwise I was the only “tester” I’d love any advise for when I get to this point. my local shops are “wish upon a quilt” in raleigh nc, then thimble pleasures in Chapel hill nc. though I mostly shop online 🙂
I generally shop when I travel, so here are a couple of faves from Massachusetts.
A Notion to Quilt – http://www.anotiontoquilt.com/
Southampton Quilts – http://www.southamptonquilts.com/
Good luck!
“The Quilt Company” in Pittsburgh. The thing I love is that they make the bags and then attach the patterns to them so you see what the finish project will look like!
http://www.thequiltcompany.com
You know my favorite shop ;). I do have a list of area shops from when I was on the board in guild. I will look for it and get it to you.
The Fabric Shack in Waynesville, OH is a huge quilt shop with an international presence. Fabric Shack Stores | 99 South Marvin Lane | Waynesville, Ohio, 45068 | 513 897-0092 | 1-877-666-4245 | [email protected]. Your patterns would be a great fit. Congratulations on the new venture!
I have two for you 🙂 Quilted Straight in Port Gamble, WA (855) 467-8458 and The Wild Rose Quilt Shop and Retreat in Orting, WA (360) 893-0202. Those are two of my favorite. I hope this helps.
I have 2 to recommend here in Houston. It’s a really, and I mean REALLY big city so you should cover more than just these 2. The first one is on the SW side of town:
Quilters Emporium
11925 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 11
Stafford, TX 77477
800-395-7794
http://www.quiltersemporium.com
It’s just on the edge of the Houston city limits. A little more on the traditional side, but trying to update their style with e-readers and more contemporary prints and patterns and bags.
On the SE side of town is:
Sew Contempo
18203 Egret Bay
Houston, TX 77058
281-333-5322
http://www.sewcontempo.com
They carry much more contemporary fabric and patterns and have been big into bags for a while.
A couple of good ones up here in the Milwaukee area are:
Patched Works – Elm Grove, WI
http://www.patchedworks.com
Material Matters – Thiensville, WI
http://www.material-matters.com
Both shops have been super supportive about carrying my patterns, so definitely give them a shot! : )
Brenda is right – Houston is HUGE – I have 3 I love:
Quiltworks is around the corner from me in NW Houston
25250 Northwest Fwy, Cypress
(281) 256-3550
Quilt ‘n Sew Studio is in West Houston
829 S. Mason Road #224
Katy, Texas 77450
Regular hours: Monday Thru Saturday
10am – 5pm CST
281-398-0670
Quilters Crossing is north of Houston
108 Commerce St
Tomball
(281) 516-7515
In Knoxville TN you definitely need to contact
Gina’s Bernina http://www.ginasbernina.com and
Mammaw’s Thimble (865) 588-8818
Yay for print! I’m still trying to work out a nice way to format things that isn’t a mahusive Word doc o.O
Alas, no local quilt shops…
I am so glad they are coming out in print. I really hate PDF patterns. My two favorite quilt shops
JulieAnn Fabrics
117 N Mitchell St
Cadillac, Michigan 49601
231-775-8301
Patches & Petals
11978 W Watergate Rd
Cadillac, Michigan 49601
231-775-8780
OH is a huge quilt shop with an international presence.good thnks