TekBrands, parent company of AccuQuilt, AccuCut, Custom Shape Pros, and MemoryStitch, today announced the appointment of Mary Kay O’Connor-Wente to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
International Quilt Market in Houston, TX is Canceled
Quilts, Inc. announces cancellation of the Fall 2020 International Quilt Market in Houston, TX.
Spring Forward Virtual Quilt Market Registration is Now Open
Quilts, Inc. has announced that registration for Virtual Quilt Market: Spring Forward is officially open! This new online event will take place June 2-4, and include live educational webinars, Schoolhouse Series sessions, exhibitor listings, and a product spotlight section.
Long Beach Quilt Festival Postponed
Quilts, Inc. announced that the International Quilt Festival—scheduled to be held July 9-11 in Long Beach, California—has been postponed.
Announcing Virtual Quilt Market: Spring Forward
Though the current global pandemic has forced the cancellation of hundreds of trade and consumer shows – including the spring International Quilt Market originally scheduled for Pittsburgh – many of them have moved to the digital world. Similarly, Quilts, Inc. is announcing its first-ever Virtual Quilt Market: Spring Forward to be held June 2-4.
Creating Community at Sew Inspired Quilts, Simsbury, Connecticut
Vivian Lazich, owner of Sew Inspired Quilts in Simsbury, Connecticut, recently told us about a remarkable group she is proud to be a part of: Sewing Face Masks – Farmington Valley CT. This “private” Facebook Group has over 1,500 members. As of April 27, it has donated over 15,000 masks.
Soak Hand Sanitizer Spray
Soak launches presales of its Hand Sanitizer Spray in Canada while working toward US production.
Quilt Market in Pittsburgh
As a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic, and after the most serious consideration, Quilts, Inc. has decided to CANCEL the upcoming spring edition of International Quilt Market in Pittsburgh.
Clothworks Aquires The World of Susybee
The World of Susybee has been purchased by Clothworks, based in Seattle, WA. They will continue to do business as World of Susybee, as a brand of Clothworks.
2020 Kona® Color of the Year
Kona® announces 2020 Color of the Year: Enchanted, a spellbinding green!