tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190529452011-04-21T18:44:15.611-07:00Gina Halladayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16751850898621491510noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19052945.post-1132206478199051222005-11-16T21:46:00.000-08:002005-11-16T22:12:47.153-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5375/1878/1600/Amy%20Butler%20and%20Gina%20at%20Houston%202005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5375/1878/320/Amy%20Butler%20and%20Gina%20at%20Houston%202005.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoBodyText" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I am Gina Halladay and I am a crafty girl.<span style=""> </span>I have the need to create. I quilt, I knit, I embroider, and I have great skills with the hot glue gun, band saw and an 8” belt sander. I like glitter. I can wallpaper, design t-shirts for a high school rock band and conduct an interview with a mayor.<span style=""> </span>You can find me organizing a school fundraiser and ordering groceries online. I give blood.<span style=""> </span>Pretty much, I am a “do-er”. </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="font-family:arial;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><span style="font-size:100%;"> <o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">But mostly, I like to quilt.<span style=""> </span>I like to design them and sew them. I have a passion for quilting. I love fabric. (This is me in the photo with <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/">Amy Butler</a>, textile designer...she is the tall one!)<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I stay busy merchandising and promoting the quilting craft at <a href="http://www.cozycottagefabrics.com/">Cozy Cottage Fabrics</a> in Brea, Ca. where I currently manage the staff, take care of customers and the daily activities of the shop.<span style=""> </span>I also teach classes in both knitting and quilting at the shop.<span style=""> </span>Recently, I started writing on online column on my website <a href="http://www.quiltersbuzz.com/">Quilters Buzz.</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""> </span>In my column, I write about patterns, people, products and projects in the quilting industry.<span style=""> </span>I enjoy seeing and exploring what is new and exciting in quilting and I like to interview interesting people, like textile artists (i.e. Amy Butler and Robyn Pandolph), pattern designers, and representatives from fabric and notions companies.<span style=""> </span>Recently, I had the chance to conduct some interviews at the Pacific International Quilt Festival and while I was at Quilt Market in Houston this fall.<span style=""> </span>I enjoy writing “in a lively and down-to-earth style” about the things and people in the quilting industry that I love. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""> </span>I seek to inspire a younger generation of quilters as well as the seasoned quilter. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I am about to sign the lease on some studio space where I hope to design, sew, write and long arm quilt.<span style=""> </span>I have eight original quilt patterns, which I am working to get distributed nationally.<span style=""> </span>I am excited about the possibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I have a degree in Communications/Journalism from Brigham Young University. For me, writing about quilting is about as good as it gets!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""> </span>I am married with four kids who keep my husband, Hal, (also a blogger...check out <a href="http://www.leadernotes.com">Leader Notes</a>) and me busy… with the PTA, Boy Scouts, church, school activities, sporting events and many kid-generated projects.<span style=""> </span>Our daughter is in college, one son is in First Grade and we have a couple of sons in between!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">We have lived an adventurous life and have made homes in and around the great cities of …Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Salt Lake City.<span style=""> </span>Through my life’s experiences, I have met wonderful people who have inspired me to: be a better person; to strive to make the world a better place; and to always use my “crafty” talents.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div style="border: 0.5pt solid windowtext; padding: 1pt 4pt;font-family:arial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="mailto:gina@quiltersbuzz.com">gina@quiltersbuzz.com</a> See my website at: <a href="http://www.quiltersbuzz.com/">www.quiltersbuzz.com</a><br /><span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">And Coming Soon…The Threaded Pear Studio, creators of quilted comforts.</span></span></p> </div> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19052945-113220647819905122?l=quiltersbuzz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gina Halladayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16751850898621491510noreply@blogger.com2