SQE Professional
April 2008

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Features
Sewing Green: What does it mean for retailers?
VDTA/SDTA honors Jennifer Reichert & Ryan Barber as 2008 scholarship recipients
Marketing to Millennials
Brother International Corporation: Dealer Counts Education & Fresh Thinking As Her Primary Strategies for Success
Fashions by Sarah: “A Cut Above”

Columns
• Creative Solutions by Joi Mahon, Dress Forms Design Studio
• Doctor Stitch by Ray Winslow, Allyn International
• Guest Editorial by John Giordano, Ph.D.
• Sewing & Embroidery Solutions by Marie Duncan, VSM Sewing, Inc
• Selling By Design by Amy Barickman, Indygo Junction, Inc. & The Vintage Workshop
• Web Site Success by Paula Mariedaughter & Jeanne Neath, Quilt Professionals

VDTA/SDTA CONVENTION Reviews

• VDTA/SDTA 2008: This year’s “ONE & ONLY” was one of the Best!
• 2008 VDTA/BESF Tournament golfers brave elements for great cause
• Hemingworth introduces new products at 2008 VDTA/SDTA
• Arrow Sewing Cabinets -- A Showstopper!
• Brick and mortar and eCommerce~ Tie it all together to maximize revenue!
• JMM Software releases TRS 10 at 2008 VDTA/SDTA Show
• Members learn how to save on shipping at VDTA/SDTA Show
• Juki America reviews products shown in Vegas!
• NewJoy introduces 16-inch Crystal Quilter at VDTA/SDTA
• Koala unveils Made-in-America line at VDTA/SDTA Show dealer applause
• Tacony WOWS dealers with new products & fun!
• Brother International rocks VDTA/SDTA Show
• RNK Distributing recaps booth attractions

New Products
RNK Distributing offers free Tearaway Stabilizer video
New DVDs for Janome dealers!
New product line from Superior Threads

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