Avilyn Helps Pull Orders

Our grand daughter Avilyn may only be a year old, but she already loves our training program with Bob.
We figure it's time she learns the business. Pulling orders was her first assignment.

We hope her first word is "thread".
No, it should be Grandma.

Or maybe "grandpa". That would be OK, too.

Working With Metallic Thread

Do you know that Superior Metallics was our first product line?

By using these few simple rules, you can enjoy working with Metallics:

1. Needle: Topstitch or Metallic #90/14 (home machines)
2. Top tension: loosen to a "1" on home machines
3. If a spool, position the spool on the vertical pin holder in such a way that the thread unwinds directly from the side of the spool with the spool rotating. The thread should not unwind over the end or top of a spool.
4. If a cone, thread must unwind straight up over the top of the cone.
5. Bottom thread (bobbin): any smooth polyester. The Bottom Line is best.

•A strong, durable, beautiful 40 wt. thread. Available in 25 colors.
•Ideal for embroidery, quilting, applique, and decorative serging
•The only metallic thread that is guaranteed to work.

Texture Magic Tuesday/ Fat Quarter Bags

Our thanks today goes to Bridget Wideman, for sharing with us her purse made with Texture Magic. Bridget's inspiration came from M'Liss Rae Hawley's book titled "101 Fabulous Fat Quarter Bags".

Bridget altered the pattern slightly and used Texture Magic on the flap. She shared with us her experience in using Texture Magic:
"Thanks for coming up with such a neat product! I make quilts for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative and I can't wait to use it in one of my quilts!"
Bridget Wideman (QuilterBridget)
*We love seeing your projects made with Texture Magic. Please send photo's and a short description to nedra@superiorthreads.com

Tuscan Sun

Tuscan Sun by Gina Perkes of Payson, Arizona. Gina was honored with The Future of Quilting Award at the International Quilt Festival in Houston last October.

Gina hand dyed 100 yards of fabric for this project, working to get just the right colors she was looking for.

We have known Gina for many years and admire her beautiful work. Congratulations Gina!

Adam and The S.T.E.P. Program

A year ago, on our 3/16/09 post, we shared with you the S.T.E.P. program for our employees.
S.T.E.P (Superior Threads Educational Program) is optional, and provides incentives for our staff to read books that will increase their knowledge in business and customer service.
We pay them $20 for each book completed, with an accompanied 1 page report. (Yes, you read that right).

Adam Fisher, who works in our warehouse, is the current leader in number of books read. In the last 10 months, Adam has read around 37 books. This has been a great way to supplement his income as he is married, going to school, and expecting his first baby any day.

Adam feels that he has learned many things in reading this last year. "I have definitely become more business savy." he said. "I've learned ideas of how to be unique in the business field, and how to stay ahead of the game. I've learned the steps a person can take if they choose to start up their own company. And I've learned many values and ethics in the work place."

This is just a few of the many pages employees have used as they check out books from our work library.

Adam said his favorite book read so far is "Who Moved My Cheese?".

Originally, Adam participated in the S.T.E.P program because of the extra income. Now, with all that he has learned, the motivation has shifted.
Adam likes caring for spiders as a hobby. I have seen them and even touched them. Tarantulas to be exact. He would like to start his own business raising Tarantulas and selling them. Any customers?

Texture Magic Tuesday/ Architexture

Architexture: What a great name to combine this stunning quilt with Texture Magic.

Assembly is easy using time-saving methods — no curved piecing involved!
Pattern designer Annie Unrein includes step-by-step instructions for texturizing the fabric as well as assembling the quilt.

With eye catching accents, this masculine quilt can be made into a twin/ full size (75" X 90") or a table runner (24" X 42")

Annie used Java Batiks by E.E. Schenck.
Machine quilting by Suzanne Earley.
Architexture and all other Texture Magic friendly patterns can be found on our web site.

Pam Holland Classes at Our School

Pam Holland has been invited to teach at our School of Threadology May 3-5th.
We would love to have you join us for three days of fun. A two day class from Pam ( 3rd and 4th) with Bob and I teaching on the optional third day.( 5th )
Registration is limited, so make sure to sign up now by e-mailing ricci@superiorthreads.com

Pam is a Houston Best of Show winner teaching classes all over the world, and we feel very fortunate to have her join us as a guest teacher here in St. George, Utah.

Have you wanted to learn how to have the fabric do the talking? What are the award winning quilters' secrets to maximizing their fabric choices?
"Fabric Collage" is a class for all levels of experience. If you can cut a piece of fabric and lay it down, you can make a collage.

Pam has promised to teach us a no-fuss collage technique that will be easily accomplished in class.
In this class you will learn:
1.The excitement of the fabric hunt.
2.Learning to let go.
3.Art and expression.
4.Creative and expressive quilting
For more details on the session, visit our web site.