The Fascination of “Quilt Trails”
January 9, 2009 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Home & Living
Quilt Trails take on various meanings to quilters who’ve followed them. However, they can provide enjoyment, information, and adventure.
In this article, a tourism board ponders the idea of attracting visitors to their area with a “Quilt Trail.“ In this case, they’re looking at the quilt designs painted on barns throughout an area or in various states. People interested in quilts and anything quilt related often come from miles around to view these works of art.
There’s now a web site detailing quilt trail art.
Other types of quilt trails might involve touring quilt shops in an area or quilt shows. Perhaps there …read more
Preparation Tips for Quilt & Craft Shows
December 16, 2007 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Home & Living
At this time of year, there often are many holiday bazaars and craft shows where you can display and sell your quilts and fabric items. Perhaps you have some other crafts for your booth or table as well.
Preparation generally is the key to having success at a show…in terms of people coming to your booth and items sold. (Yes, there are some variables you can’t control such as weather, conflict with a school program, office parties, etc.) However, you can become knowledgeable about the strategies you can control for quilt and craft shows.
I came across a very informative item at …read more




