Spring 2002 - Issue 79

Teacher of the Year: Illinois quilt teacher Schley Sisson Brandt uses a multi-faceted approach in teaching new techniques to beginners.

Teacher of the Nominees. Betty Alofs, Marci L. Baker, Sandy Bonsib, Jean Biddick, Karen Boutte, Jane Dunnewold, Beth Ferrier, Kathy Kansier, Emily Nipp, Laura Nownes, Sarah Porreca, Janet Salcido, Michele Scott, Ami Simms, Cynthia Sisler Simms, Julia D. Zgliniec

Marketing 101 -- Marketing your quilting products or services involves learning what customers want to buy not just what you want to sell. Get a head start by putting together a plan. By Sylvia Landman

Test Driving a Quilting Machine. Before you purchase a quilting machine, it's a good idea to take it for a test drive. Use our system, then evaluate what the dealer or manufacturer can provide before having the system delivered. By Carol A. Thelen

Understanding Sales and Use Tax. While it seems simple at the outset, state sales and use taxes can be confusing. And, as a major revenue source for states, these taxes are susceptible to audits. By Julie Larsen, CPA

High Tech Quilting. Understanding and Controlling Web Graphics, Part Two. By Gloria Hansen

Plus readers offer business suggestions, book reviews, opportunities and more


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