MAY

News and Trends from International Quilt Market

 

SPRING MARKET IS…THIS WEEK!

Don’t miss Schoolhouse Series on Thursday! It’s your first look at all of the new products being introduced at Market.

 

Schoolhouse Opening and Premiere Session: “It’s the Cloud, My Dear Watson”

Presented by Like Sew Websites

(10 a.m. in Room 101CDEFGH)

 

What does it mean to run your store in the cloud? Why are so many retailers around the country moving to cloud based software?

 

The Premiere Schoolhouse presentation will answer these questions. Learn how you can embrace cloud technology to streamline your business and succeed in today’s market. You’ll also see how new partnerships between Like Sew Websites and major suppliers such as United Notions, Brewer, and Checker will simplify your life.

 

The first 700 attendees to pick up their Schoolhouse schedule brochure from the check-in table will receive a ticket redeemable after the presentation for a gift bag containing a charm pack from Moda and items from Sewline, Tulip, Miss Rosie’s Quilt Company, Primitive Gatherings, Antler Quilt Designs, Auriful Thread, and Laundry Basket Quilts.

 

The cost to enroll for Schoolhouse Series is $22, and includes the Premiere Session and access to all other sessions taking place until 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Over 250 sessions are offered in 15 or 30 minute intervals. The on-site Enrollment Desk is open from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, and opens at 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

 

 

QuiltMarketApp.com

 

Our Quilt Market event app includes:

• List of exhibitors with detailed company and contact information;

• An interactive show floor map;

• Complete list of all classes, seminars, and events;

• Detailed presenter information;

• And general show and credential information, ways to connect with Quilt Market online,
  and real-time alerts during the show.

 

Plus, connect with other attendees, take notes on class and exhibitor listings, and customize your schedule.

 

Visit QuiltMarketApp.com any time, or simply add to your device’s home screen for easy access!

 

GET THE APP »

UPCOMING SHOWS

2015

2016

International Quilt Market/Minneapolis

May 15-17

Classes begin May 14

Minneapolis Convention Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

 

Quilt! Knit! Stitch!/Portland

August 13-15

Classes begin August 13

Oregon Convention Center

Portland, Oregon, USA

 

International Quilt Market/Houston

October 24-26

Classes begin October 23

George R. Brown Convention Center

Houston, Texas, USA

 

International Quilt Festival/Houston

October 29-November 1

Preview Night October 28

Classes begin October 26

George R. Brown Convention Center

Houston, Texas, USA

 

 

 

 

 

International Quilt Festival/Chicago

April 7-9

Classes begin April 7

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Rosemont, Illinois, USA

 

NOTE: Quilt Market is a credentialed
trade show only, and not open to
the public.


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

 

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QUESTION & ANSWER

Q&A: PEPPER CORY

 

What’s up with Modern Quilters, Badass Quilters, and Slow Quilting? Find out in our interview with quilt expert Pepper Cory.

 

A quilt, Fresh Flowers, made by Cory in 2014

NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

A little taste of some of the new products you may see in Minneapolis this week. Consider it an appetizer!

CHATTERBOX

From Swirly Girls Design

Retail: $10

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ALL THINGS QUILTING WITH ALEX ANDERSON

From C&T Publishing

Retail: $29.95

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MODERN MINIS

From Riley Blake Designs

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LIVE, LAUGH, BATHE

From Bean Counter Quilts

Retail: $10

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ALL POINTS PATCHWORK

From Storey Publishing

Retail: $19.95

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News and Trends from International Quilt Market