Marblehead Challenge Sponsor Spotlight: Quilted Memories

We're spending this week featuring the companies who are sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge so you can get to know both them and the products they offer better.

Sponsor Spotlight:

When you enter a quilt shop and see this:

You know you've come to the right place. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, Quilted Memories specializes in a little bit of everything, which seems like a contradiction, but in this case, it's not. (And if Kansas is a little too far for you, don't worry...you can find the shop and most of its products online too!.) 

Some of the biggies you'll find at Quilted Memories:

• The shop is an authorized Nolting dealer
• Batting, batting, and more batting--from Hobbs
• Superior Threads in all your favorite colors
• Oh, and did we mention fabric? You'll find a wide variety of Fabri-Quilt collections in the shop
• A friendly, informed staff who can help you with questions on anything the store carries

Owner Lyn Heilman offers a variety of services for quilters. One of her "greatest joys is helping people create a quilt that preserves their memories." These custom memory quilts can be made using photos, t-shirts, and other special clothing or fabric items. Machine quilting is another popular service for both local customers and those that ship their quilts in. 

This one-stop shop can fulfill all of your quilting needs and comes with top-notch customer service from friendly quilters. Whether it's in person or online, you won't be disappointed with a visit to Quilted Memories!

Thanks so much to Quilted Memories for sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge!

Marblehead Challenge Sponsor Spotlight: OLFA

We're spending this week featuring the companies who are sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge so you can get to know both them and the products they offer better.

Sponsor Spotlight:

Rulers, rotary cutters, mats and scissors...most quilters have at least one OLFA product in their sewing room! You probably recognize the distinctive yellow that identifies many of these tools, though other colors are often available as well.


Some of our favorite OLFA products:

45mm Splash Rotary Color

Love the aqua hue! All of the features you love best--quick-change blades, blade cover (In contrasting yellow!), and contours for comfortable grip. 

17" x 17" Self-Healing Rotating Mat

Squaring up a block? No need to flip it around or walk around your cutting surface! Simple rotate this mat and you'll have the side you need to cut right in front. 

6" x 12" Non-Slip Frosted Advantage Acrylic Ruler

Need to cut on an angle? This ruler has you covered. It's also a convenient size for measuring and cutting smaller pieces, and the non-slip factor means fewer errors.

5" Precision Applique Scissors

A sharpened tip helps with accurate cutting of small pieces, and larger handles hold up to three fingers per loop. 

The OLFA website features comprehensive information on all their products and tips for using them as well as a helpful Tool Finder, which will match you up with the tool you need to get the job done. You'll also find a full range of project ideas for quilting, sewing and even paper crafting. Get ready to be inspired!

Thanks so much to OLFA for sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge!

Marblehead Challenge Sponsor Spotlight: Pellon

Over the next few days, we'll be featuring the companies who are sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge so you can get to know them and the products they offer.

Sponsor Spotlight: 

Their tagline, "The Magic in the Middle" fits perfectly. Chances are, you've used one of their products in a project you've made. From batting to pillow inserts to a wide range of interfacing, Pellon products are everywhere. 

A few of our favorite Pellon products: 

Fuse-N-Shape

Double-sided fusible that adds shape to your projects

987 Fusible Fleece

Add softness to your project without having to sew it in. 

100 Vinyl Fuse

Make any fabric water-repellant--perfect for totes and bags

Legacy Bamboo Blend

Easy on the skin and the environment, this 50% cotton/50% bamboo batt 

provides wonderful drape for your next quilt

The company's consumer-focused website, PellonProjects.com, features information about every product they carry as well as a huge library of downloadable free projects, a tips section, and a blog. 

One of the best and definitely most helpful part of this website? 
A section called "Pellon 101." With so many products out there, sometimes it's hard to figure out which one is best for your project. These downloadable "cheat sheets" will help you select the best tools for your project. Print a copy out and take it with you the next time you head to your craft or quilt store. 
To find the Pellon 101 download, go to the Pellon blog and click on "Pellon 101" in the righthand sidebar.

Thanks so much to Pellon for sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge!