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10th Year Anniversary Sale! 
Quilts, Bedspreads & Throws on Sale from Feb. 1st -  28th.
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Our Patchwork Quilts: Featured in "Lucky Magazine",  They said, "Their quilts are simply beautiful." Our crafts were featured in "Bust", "Yoga Journal", "Domino" and "Latina" magazines, and our Textiles & Ceramics were used to create Guatemalan themed sets on episodes of  "Law & Order, Criminal Intent" and "Saving Grace". And look for us in April 2010 in "People's Style Watch!"

multineck-whole-weblowb.jpg (225224 bytes)Click here to see our  Embroidered Patchwork Quilts & Throws from Guatemala

100_0580mbbr1.jpg (258443 bytes) Exotic Shoulder Bags & Recycled Leather Messenger Bags  from Guatemala & India

000_0006newmug2.jpg (204959 bytes) Hand Painted Coffee Mugs  from Guatemala.

100_0853_edited-1.jpg (832661 bytes) Embroidered & Mirrored Bedspreads & Pillow Covers from India

100_0505morocrug1_edited-1.jpg (651357 bytes) Rugs & Bags from Morocco  novguipilepc1bb.jpg (322916 bytes)Pillow Covers from around the World. webnewkuchitap.jpg (71310 bytes)Kuchi  Embroidered Bedspreads  & Tapestries from Pakistan. 100_0104.jpg (120655 bytes)Tapestries from around the Globe!

Click to enlarge pictures throughout our website. More about our Guatemalan quilts here: "Guatemalan Quilts" Page

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Look for the FTF logo to be assured that you are supporting Fair Trade retailers!
Say "No" to Sweatshops!

FTQ&Cs  is a "social business" which adheres to "Fair Trade"  principles established to support artisans in the  developing world. Every product we sell was created by artisans in a "Sweatshop Free" environment. You can read more about our work and our mission and principles on the "testimonials" page.  As Fair Traders, we pay artisans at least 50 percent more than they are paid within their local market. However, because we buy directly from the artisans, we are able to offer them to you at a great price.

Our customers say:  I have received my quilt and pillow cover and the beauty of these textiles has far exceeded my expectations! I look forward to purchasing 
other products through your group to give as gifts to friends and family. This is a wonderful way to assist our neighbors throughout the developing world and promote their rich cultures. Sincerely, Michele Champagne, Ph.D

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Our customers say: Dear Mr. Lam:  Just a note to tell you how much I love my new Guatemalan quilt.  It is beautiful craftsmanship.  I never thought I could afford such a beautiful textile at the price you offered.  I plan on ordering other products from fair trade quilts and will spread the word of your wonderful website to all my friends and family. Again, thank you! Rebecca Rapport, Austin, TX [more testimonials]

Our high-quality patchwork quilts, embroidered bedspreads, and other crafts are handmade by artisans in the developing world.  Every item you purchase assists them in building a better life for their families. Fair Trade is the most productive form of aid for such artisans.

Spotlight on our Fair Trade Partners!

000_0006newmug2.jpg (204959 bytes) Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan . This  group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to  create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses.  The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens womanpaintingpottery.jpg (51712 bytes) and  wheels they have built in their small shop. See their work here..
Handmade Ceramic Mugs

Spotlight on New Fair Trade Products

100_0817_edited-1.jpg (554456 bytes)  New for 2010! Our Newest Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt! The artisans call it a Puzzle Quilt. Larger patches. Beautiful! 

#122/ New for 2010! King size patchwork puzzle quilt. 104 x 94 inches. Sale! Was $159.50, now just $139.50.
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137/ New for 2010! Queen size patchwork puzzle quilt. 94 x 92 inches. Sale! Was $139.50, now just $129.50Add to Cart 

Items on Sale Spotlight
 

Hand Embroidered Peacock Throw Blankets or Wall Hangings With Two Matching Pillow Covers!

100_0486b.jpg (235315 bytes) #212/ Special! Hand Embroidered Peacock Throw with two matching embroidered Peacock pillow covers [see below]. The throw is 52 x 52. Cotton. Its as if the artisans had embroidered feathers into the design. The pillow covers are 12 x 20 incheswebpeacockpc1b.jpg (138255 bytes) with a zipper back. Soft cotton. . The set is a $180.00 value, but now just $99.95. 
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Join us in celebrating World Fair Trade Day on May 8, 2010!

Wholesale discounts -Want to carry our Fair Trade crafts in your store, organization or place of worship? Contact us at: info@fairtradequilts.com for details on our wholesale discount programs. 
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scan0002a.jpg (28909 bytes)Special Notice: If you were in Washington DC recently, you may have seen some of our crafts at the  National Gallery of Art's Gallery Shop during their special Mayan Exhibit called "The Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya". They featured our Guatemalan Huipile Tapestries, Embroidered Pillow Covers and Ceramic mugs.  

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Fair Trade Quilts & Crafts, LLC
Don Lam, President
615 Highpoint Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-428-7218
fax: 757-428-3067
Contact us at
info@fairtradequilts.com

 

red-embroidered-bag2.jpeg (19020 bytes) Special!  A Red Guatemalan Embroidered Shoulder Bag, 9 x 9.5 inches, 40 inch shoulder strap, Cotton,  Zipper close Free with Every  Purchase of $100 or more until Feb. 28th.  

Also, A Free Handmade Card when you send your purchase as a gift to friends or family. See the  "Ordering Info." Page for Details. 
We offer Sale Items, Overstocks, Irregulars, and One-of-a-Kind Crafts on our Overstocks & Sales Page
And Remember, orders ship within 1 Bus. Day and Shipping is Free in the Continental US.

 
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We are a supporting member of the Textile Museum in Washington. 
Online Video Exhibition:
Common Threads, Great Video regarding many of the textiles incorporated into our textiles. Click here: Common Threads 

We are very proud to be a member of the Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program!

                                                 

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Guatemalan
Quilts & Textiles

Kuchi Bedspreads & Textiles

Indian Bedspreads & Textiles

Table Cloths, Scarves & Jewelry 

Moroccan Rugs 

Handmade Ceramic Mugs 

Hand Embroidered Pillow Covers 

Gift Ideas

Wall Hangings & Throws

Handbags& Shoulder Bags

Crafts Made From Recycled Materials 

Overstocks & Sales

Travel Log & Pictures

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Testimonials & Fair Trade Principals