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NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES2010 Newsletters2009 NewslettersAugust 2010 NewsletterGreetings! It has been a busy summer. Between traveling to Texas, Hawaii, California, and Ohio for classes and shows, I also squeezed in a little family time on the island in Alaska and the ranch in Montana. All of those places were a nice change from the heat of the desert southwest, where we've endured a summer full of triple digit temperatures.
Fortunately, highs this week are only going to be in the 90s, so maybe the end is in sight. Fall is always my favorite time of year here. Last week I had the honor of attending Checker Distributors' Open House where I demonstrated Texture Magic to a lively group of store owners.
It was a treat to rub shoulders with some of my quilting idols — Joan Hawley of Lazy Girls Designs and Nancy Halvorsen of Art to Heart — and to make some wonderful new friends. I especially enjoyed visiting with Kathy Brown of The Teacher's Pet, Karen Eckmeier of The Quilted Lizard, and Amy Barickman of Indygo Junction and The Vintage Workshop. The hard-working, dedicated Checker staff made it a very enjoyable and memorable weekend. You can read more and see pictures at my blog. Summer wasn't all travel and play, though. I've got several of new patterns and supplies to share: New patterns: Dress a special little lady in this sweet dress accented with fabric texturized with Texture Magic and optional folded flowers.
A coordinating purse completes the outfit. The fold-up purse has a Velcro closure, zippered pocket, and two slip pockets, plus handy carrying strap and folded flower accent. 
Pattern includes complete, step-by-step instructions for texturizing the fabric and assembling the dress with lined bodice and fold-up purse. You'll love the innovative new technique I discovered for quickly and easily gathering the ruffled skirt using Texture Magic! No more pulling up a long row of gathering stitches and trying to get the gathers adjusted evenly all the way across or having to deal with the thread breaking when you get halfway across. With Texture Magic, the ruffles are permanent, evenly spaced, and really quick and easy. Very, very cool. This handy case will keep your treasured jewelry protected and organized, minimizing tangles, twists and knots. Individual ring, earring, and bracelet bars help arrange all your favorites. Three flannel-lined zippered pockets hold bracelets, pins, and large loop earrings.
The necklace station provides a safe haven for chains, ropes, and other unique items with snap tab holders and an open bottom pocket to keep them in place. A zip-up divider separates them from other jewelry.
Fabric texturized with Texture Magic adds interest and stability to the case.
The Jewelry Travel Case measures 11" x 15" when open and folds to 11" x 7½". Please note: I am working on Jewelry Travel Case Finishing Kits that will contain everything you need to make a Jewelry Travel Case except the main fabric. Watch for info coming soon! Simple and secure, this handy padded case is perfect for carrying your iPad, mini netbook, or other electronic gear. Version 2 showcases pieced strips. Hand-dyed fabrics in gradated colors produce a beautiful effect.
Version 1 features a center panel strip accented with fabric texturized with Texture Magic™. 
An easy-to-install zipper affords easy access while still providing protection for your valuable items.
A zippered pocket on the back of the case holds cords and chargers; inside is a slip pocket for a cell phone or other items.
Carry the case over the shoulder or cross-body with the adjustable strap. The finished case measures 11"W x 11½"H x 1"D. Please note: I am working on MiPad Case Finishing Kits containing everything you need to make a MiPad Case except the fabrics. Watch for info coming soon! These simple projects are perfect for anyone with a pet and make great gifts, too! Walking the dog is easier and more fun when you carry the handy lined Dog Walking Bag with carrying strap and pockets for all your needs.
There is room inside the bag for dog treats, keys, ID, a music player, and more.
The easy-to-access outer pocket dispenses bags for picking up the dog's wastes. The designer Adjustable Pet Collars are super easy to make and can be customized for the season or the animal.
Pattern includes instructions for adjustable collars in six sizes: mini, extra-small, small, medium, large, and extra-large.
Collars are machine washable and box-stitched for strength and durability. Please note: I am working on Pet Set Finishing Kits containing everything you need to make the Pet Sets except the fabrics. Watch for info coming soon!
New videos: In March, Heather (aka Mother Superior) and I filmed a series of YouTube videos designed to share some of the tips and techniques that we have discovered as we have played with Texture Magic over the past year and a half. Let's just say that neither of us are movie stars and it would have been nice if we could have watched a few of the clips before we shot more. Hopefully we'll do better next time. I think one of my favorite videos is the one that shows how to steam the Texture Magic. Check out the HOT steam that the little Power Steam Pro steamer produces. It makes using Texture Magic so quick and easy! Texture Magic Videos - #6 Steaming Texture Magic!
You can find all of the Texture Magic videos on my website. Be sure to check back often as we'll add new videos semi-weekly. September 18 A whole day to work on the project of your choice with advice, instruction, and encouragement. Leave behind the phone, the chores, and the husband/kids and play for the day! Contact Quilted Works at 435-674-2500 for more information. September 27 to 29 Come join us in beautiful St. George, Utah, to learn all about threads, tensions, needles, and more. I'll be teaching a Texture Magic class and fusible threads class as well as helping Mother Superior with the Open Thread Bar. Contact Superior Threads for more information. October 7 and 8 I will be teaching three classes at Quilt Festival this year: EQ6 Layouts and Borders, EQ6 Custom Set, and Sew Many Friends, So Much Texture, a Texture Magic trunk show. For more info, please contact the Utah Quilt Guild. October 14 to 17 Please stop by the Superior Threads booth to say hello and check out my new patterns.
November 18 Have fun making this handy jewelry case designed to keep your treasured jewelry protected and organized, minimizing tangles, twists and knots. Learn how to texturize fabric using Texture Magic, too. Perfect for Christmas gift-giving! Contact Quilted Works at 435-674-2500 for more information. November 19 You'll love these extra-cushy rugs or mats made with strips of fabric. Customize the size, color, and design to fit your own decor and get ready to make a good dent in your scrap basket. Contact Quilted Works at 435-674-2500 for more information. November 19 Learn two great methods to appliqué by machine: fusible thread and mock needle-turn. You'll love the results! Contact Quilted Works at 435-674-2500 for more information. November 20 Annie's Play Days are a great time to get help with a variety of quilting skills: paper piecing, machine appliqué, bindings, machine quilting, and more. Contact Quilted Works at 435-674-2500 for more information. December 18 A whole day to work on the project of your choice with advice, instruction, and encouragement. Please let Annie know what project you will be working on. Contact Quilted Works at 435-674-2500 for more information. Trunk Shows: I decided that my extra pattern samples needed to get out and go to work instead of just hanging around the house (kind of like teenagers, huh?), so I have been busy sending out trunk shows to quilt shops around the country. These stores will have my patterns and samples on display in the near future: August 24 to 31: September 1 to 24: September 9 to 11: If you live near any of these shops and shows or are traveling in their area, please stop in to check things out. Tell them Annie sent you! Or, if you are a store and are interested in borrowing any of my samples for your shop, please find details and download the Trunk Show Agreement at my website. End-of-Summer Special: Buy either a Frosted Donut or Super Bobs prewound bobbin set and get a free pattern (value $8.95 to $9.95). Please specify the pattern that you prefer in the Comments section. . . the Applique to Go pattern would be a perfect complement! Offer expires September 15, 2010.
Until next time, happy stitching! Annie |
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