Maria is always designing new quilts. Actually her newest release can be seen on p. 55 of the September issue of American Quilter. It's a beauty that features the AQS 30th Anniversary Dogwood Fabrics and original artwork from one of Maria's friends in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community. This quilt has been a venture into a new realm of quilting for us. In order to put the beautiful paintings from Stewart Gallery (Art of the Smokies) onto fabric we have acquired and begun using the Fabricmaker by Sawgrass. As a matter of fact, we were even surprised by Suzy our rep from Sawgrass this morning. Look for more exciting things to come your way through this foray into printing our own fabric.
But now I'm going to share a little known secret with you. Maria has a problem. She consistently will sell her sample before we even release the pattern and kits. And guess what? She's done it again.
Now if you come by the shop today you might see Maria working frantically to complete a new sample. AQS Chattanooga is just a mere 4 weeks away. But as customers come in you will see her at the machine with a smile on her face.
But now I'm going to share a little known secret with you. Maria has a problem. She consistently will sell her sample before we even release the pattern and kits. And guess what? She's done it again.
Now if you come by the shop today you might see Maria working frantically to complete a new sample. AQS Chattanooga is just a mere 4 weeks away. But as customers come in you will see her at the machine with a smile on her face.
But when others aren't looking this is the face of frantic sewing and creating. Just a reminder that even when you are a designer and a shop owner those last minute deadlines will get you every time.
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