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The Ripple of Giving by Kristie J. Smith
Have you ever thought about the ripple effect of giving? The gift of a kind word or action, a physical gift, or even a smile can have a chain reaction on others. Quilters are the ultimate example of givers… they create from their hearts and gift their love through quilts and other handmade projects. These handmade gifts are useful but also evoke a sense of love and fond memories. These items become heirlooms that can be passed on to others to provide a ripple of love. From time to time, FreeSpirit has sample quilts that are no longer in use for marketing purposes. These quilts are expertly made with our…
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Sewing Machine Giveaway Month 5
I hope you all read my blog from February 1, 2023, regarding the fact that I am bringing back my sewing machine giveaways. If not, you can go read it by clicking this link: Sewing Machine Giveaways Are Baaaacccccckkkkk! With that, as I mentioned in the original post, every month on the first of the month, I am going to advise you here on my blog at www.scottfortunoff.com of a Jaftex-related Instagram page that you need to visit, like and follow to get started and have a chance to win a sewing machine. Thereafter, on the 7th day of the month (June), I will post a question for you to answer on that…
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No Official Blog Post Today In Honor Of Memorial Day
As my father always says, “We are lucky to live in such an amazing country.” We owe that to those that have served and protected our country and those that continue to serve each and every day with pride. Thank you for helping to ensure all the freedoms that we enjoy! May you have a blessed weekend.
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Let’s See What’s In The Henry Glass May 2023 Release
The Henry Glass May 2023 release consists of 13 groups that ship from December 2023 to February 2024. Today, I want to give you a taste of what Henry Glass has to offer this time around. Don’t forget that a release is when our reps begin to sell the lines for the first time to their quilt shop customers. That compares to a rollout which is when we actually start shipping the lines to quilt shops for the first time. A Beautiful Day by Dawn Rosengren: Dawn Rosengren lives on a hobby farm filled with many little animals that she considers to be a part of her family. As you…
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Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Sunday and Happy Mother’s Day to all the awesome mommas out there. I hope you have a day filled with family, fun, flowers, food, festivities and faith…..if that is what you want. Thanks for all you do! We couldn’t do it without you! xoxo
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My Favorite May Shipping Collections
I hope you all had a nice weekend. Today, I am here to tell you about my favorite May shipping collections from my companies. I am excited about the May shipping lines because May is when we start to ship our Christmas collections. In spite of the fact that I do not celebrate Christmas, it’s exciting for me to see all the great holiday lines we are putting out for those that do celebrate Christmas. Let’s just say that I get a vicarious thrill seeing all the celebratory Christmas lines. So without further ado, let’s dive into my favorite May shipping collections. I am going to get things rolling with…
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Let’s See What’s In The FreeSpirit Fabrics April 2023 Release
More reasons to love sewing and quilting! Welcome to the April 2023 release from FreeSpirit Fabrics. Take a gander at the diverse selection of fabrics as well as engaging ideas so you can immerse yourself into learning, growing your creativity and creating the desire to make more with beautiful fabrics! Here is a summary to help you stay on top of your fabric game: If you haven’t already, you might want to delve into Tula’s #tulatalks where she shares details, inspiration and secrets about her newest collection – Besties by Tula Pink. Check out her Instagram channel here for all the scoop: https://www.instagram.com/tulapink/. A tribute to unconditional love, Besties represents…
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Sewing Machine Giveaway Month 4
I hope you all read my blog from February 1, 2023, regarding the fact that I am bringing back my sewing machine giveaways. If not, you can go read it by clicking this link: Sewing Machine Giveaways Are Baaaacccccckkkkk! With that, as I mentioned in the original post, every month on the first of the month, I am going to advise you here on my blog at www.scottfortunoff.com of a Jaftex-related Instagram page that you need to visit, like and follow to get started and have a chance to win a sewing machine. Thereafter, on the 7th day of the month (May), I will post a question for you to answer on that…
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Let’s See What’s In The Blank Quilting April 2023 Release
The Blank Quilting April 2023 release consists of 16 new groups that ship from November 2023-January 2024. Today, I want to give you a taste of what The Blank Quilting Corp. has to offer in this release. Don’t forget that a release is when our reps begin to sell the lines for the first time to their quilt shop customers. That compares to a rollout which is when said line begins shipping to quilt shops. Bella Donnas by Filly Rose: This 8-piece collection is a girly girl line in shades of pink, purple and blue with some black too. It depicts a group of women doing their thing and enjoying…
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Let’s See What’s In The Studio E April 2023 Release
The Studio E Fabrics April 2023 release consists of 15 groups that ship from November 2023-January 2024. Today, I want to give you a taste of what Studio E has to offer in this release. Don’t forget that a release is when our reps begin to sell the lines for the first time to their quilt shop customers. That compares to a rollout which is when said line begins shipping to quilt shops. A Trip To The Farm by Tracy Hall: This 12-piece juvenile farm collection is sure to be a hit with that little farmer in your family. The hand-drawn designs are so simple and sweet that it will…