SQE Professional
October 2007

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Features
Sales success through Specialty Threads
New signs available for retailers that sell Sulky Rayon Thread
Brother International Corporation annual dealer event brings attendees “Back to Business”
Bernina of America honors outstanding dealers at Bernina University

Projects
Smart & Easy Pattern: Halloween Candy Basket
Winging It: A Special Mystery Quilt Project by Judy Hopkins

Columns
• Doctor Stitch by Ray Winslow, Allyn International
• Web Site Success by Paula Mariedaughter & Jeanne Neath, Quilt Professionals
• Sewing & Embroidery Solutions by Marie Duncan, VSM Sewing, Inc.
• Selling By Design by Amy Barickman, Indygo Junction, Inc. & The Vintage Workshop
• Make It Sew Simply by Tracy Munn, Sew Simply Academy
• Creative Solutions by Joi Mahon, Dress Forms Design Studio

Convention Watch
VDTA/SDTA 2008 Convention in Las Vegas, NV -- Information & Registration
Kizer & Bender to present keynote at VDTA/SDTA Convention

New Products
Batting Buds Bailiwick
Hobbs Tuscany Collection
Bernina Unveils 75th Anniversary Edition Machines
Ingenious Tukaway Tote™ Pattern sells batiks, great for beginner classes

Industry News
Blank Quilting finds inspiration in new designer
SDTA staff enjoys close up demo of Duetta™ 4500D

Business Corner
Is it time to clean your e-mail in-box?
Some important rules for e-mail