Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: Quilt Market

October 20, 2014 /

Things are crazy over here in the Jaftex offices as the team puts the finishing touches on the quilt market presentations and boy are they going to be awesome….if I say so myself.

 

Quilt Market

 

First off, if you aren’t able to make it to market, please check out my YouTube video reviews of the newest lines we are releasing from the Jaftex Companies:

 

Studioe Fabrics (SE):                                     

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRCtqvRho0s

 

Blank Quilting Corporation (BQC):              

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqkspYL_N1w&list=UU_kLk5Rw9Y2e5bB4nxYrwAA

 

A.E. Nathan Co., Inc.:                                    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpNPNJuMD4U

 

If you are going to market, please don’t watch the videos so we can dazzle you in person.  Studioe (SE) will be at booth 508.  Please come by and make sure to say hello to me as I always love to meet and greet.  The newest Jaftex Company, the Blank Quilting Corporation will be at booth 602, Henry Glass Fabrics (HG) will be at booth 608, A.E. Nathan will be at booth 510 and Fabric Editions will be at booth 611.  So while you are visiting me, please make sure to go check out the great new lines from our other companies.  If you sit and view all the new lines from SE, BQC & HG, you will be eligible for a raffle to win a credit to any of the companies for $300 (first prize), $200 (second prize) or $100 (third prize).  Make sure that you get a sticker or stamp at each booth. 

 

Secondly, please come and see SE at booth #150 at Sample Spree, BQC at booth #148/9 and HG at booth #151.  SE & HG will be offering mostly fat quarter bundles and fat eighths.  BQC will be offering strips, 5 inch squares and fat quarter bundles.  The precuts will be from a variety of different lines from each of the companies. Make sure to get a discount coupon from Sample Spree by attending the Schoolhouses for each of the respective companies.

 

Thirdly, speaking of School Houses, we have loads in store for you on Friday, October 24.  In fact, you should just hang out with us all day from 1:35 on with a little break in between.

  • Pepper Cory will talk about Big Stitch hand quilting….a very hot trend of late.  1:35-2:05 in room 361F.  Great giveaways and prizes. The title is Big Stitch Handwork Using Shot Cottons, Plaids & Prints.


  • Charlotte Warr Anderson, noted author and one of our star sales reps will talk about color. 2:10-2:25 in room 362D.  The title is Value For Value.

  • Janice Pope, founder of Anything But Boring Patterns and another star sales rep will provide insight to show owners.  2:30-2:45 in room 362D.  The title is What Every Shop Owner Should Know.

  • A good many of the Henry Glass licensed designers will be at the Martingale School House to talk about the newest book called A Flair For Fabric.  3:45-4:15 in room 371F.

  • Dana Brooks, esteemed Henry Glass designer, will speak in room 371F from 4:20-4:50.  This is entitled A Fabric Fortune!

  • Mary Jane Carey of Holly Hill Quilt Designs & Leanne Anderson of the Whole Country Kaboodle will speak in room 371F from 4:55-5:25.  This is entitled Easy Projects To Sell Fabric! & New Club.

 

Finally, if you would like to make an appointment with myself, or one of my able co-workers, it is not too late, so please email me at scott@jaftex.com.  Also, you are always welcome to just stop by without an appointment and we will be sure to accommodate you.  Thanks so much for your time.  Hoping to see you in Houston! 

 

Safe Travels!

Scott

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