Is everyone geared for the shows next week? I am eagerly awaiting a trip report from the Dallas Market from someone with fresh eyes. I’m trying not to have my hopes up but this report matters because this person is attending the show with a highly successful and prestigious retailer. I’m dying to know how she picks her lines -mostly bridge and better.

There’s also a fabric show for those in the Chicago area. Yes, it’s the Chicago Fabric and Trim Show held at the Conference Center Merchandise Mart (Pedway) on October 22nd and 23rd. Be sure to stop by and see Jay Arbetman (Arbetman and Assoc.) who is a friend of ours. This is a great show to attend if you’re looking for smaller quantities.

And now, the entries from the archives. Reminder: if you get a page not found error, simply delete the “.html” from the end of the url to get there. Don’t forget the period. Have a good weekend.

October 9, through October 15, 2005
Are you a target?
Find a sales rep -circuitously
Are you a target? pt.2
Find a sales rep pt.2

October 9, through October 15, 2006
Pattern puzzle: pivot sleeve
A fun little quiz pt.2
Pattern String Codes
An illustration program?
Quality Assurance for Retailers
Checking a pattern pt.1

October 9, through October 15, 2007
Implementing the Toyota Sewing System at Fit Couture
Two questions
10 sales mistakes designers make
Indie designer goes to Hong Kong 4
Buying wholesale fabric at Material World
Launch report: Butterfly & Company
WWIN show report: Georgina Estefania

October 9, through October 15, 2008
Delighted to be home again
Advanced Style
Visiting the Netherlands
Pattern Puzzle: leather bulls
Pop Quiz: Pt.1 of a 2 part argument
Pattern Puzzle: Pt.2 of a 2 part argument
Pop Quiz: Pt.1 of a 2 part argument pt.2
Pattern Puzzle: Pt.2 of a 2 part argument pt.2
How I got my start -midway