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!
2020 Shipping Rates
USPS, FedEx, and UPS Are Increasing Their Rates for 2020. USPS proposed new postage rates for 2020. Once approved the new rates will take effect January 26, 2020.
EverSewn introduces the Sparrow 30S in time for Holiday Giving
The EverSewn Sparrow 30S is a versatile machine, ideal for beginner and intermediate sewers, making it the perfect gift!
Every Box of Fabric That You Receive from Lewis and Irene has been ‘Threaded with Love!’
Let’s add a little joy to your day with this heartwarming story out of South Carolina by Brian at Lewis & Irene. This is an organization that is dedicated to giving people with disabilities a chance to work!
2019 Independent Business Survey
This survey’s findings shed light on these challenges and policy issues. In their comments, business owners also offer insight and guidance to elected officials looking to build a more equitable, entrepreneurial, competitive, and dynamic economy.
August 2019 JAFTEX Facebook Live Shop Tour Challenge
Last year Scott Fortunoff, brought you the Jaftex Facebook Live Video Shop Tour Challenge for shop owners to take us on a tour of their amazing and unique shops. The challenge is back, this time with updated instructions and rules. Below you will find Scott’s Facebook Live Shop Tour Challenge Details. Good luck and have…
The Signature Quilt: Turning Over a New Leaf
Karen Eckmeier of The Quilted Lizard recently shared with us that her quilt Turning Over a New Leaf was selected as the signature quilt at the upcoming Spring Quilt Market! Eckmeier, a designer, teacher, author, and longtime advertiser in FabShop News Magazine, started making art quilts in 1996. Her quiltmaking led to show entries and quickly…
New real-time online enrollment for Quilt Market!
New this year…all online, real-time Quilt Market enrollment! Beginning with the 2019 spring Quilt Market in Kansas City, we’ve moved to a new real-time online enrollment system with Cvent! This means a simplified process, and no more waiting for confirmation on classes and events! A few changes to note: We will not longer mail out…
2019 Shipping Rates
USPS, FedEx, and UPS Are Increasing Their Rates USPS proposed new postage rates for 2019. Once approved the new rates will begin Sunday, January 27, 2019. For more information about products and services, please visit the USPS website. Product Current Proposed Letters (1 oz.) 50 cents 55 cents Letters additional ounces 21 cents 15 cents Letters (metered 1…