My Day At Market

      

I had an enjoyable time at market, even though I had only one day to spend there. It was worth the trip!

I got to meet some new friends, and see some of the nicest people at market.

Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts is always a delight to chat with. I was able to pick up all her new patterns at sample spree. Here she is in front of Come What May. This one has been on my list to do since she first showed it off on her blog.

I also need to make Ditto (one of her newest).

I love it the blue/green colorway of Simply Color by Vanessa Christensen.

Don't you just love the texture the ombres give!?! 

The cuddliest spot in the whole market, Shannon Fabrics. I adore the rugs they have through out their booth, and just look at this great parasol! Their booth is like walking through a cloud. Even the floor is squishy!

I am so excited about Vanessa Christensen's debut line, Simply Color. Everything in her booth was so pretty, including Vanessa herself. She was so sweet to talk to. All her quilts looked amazing, I especially like her Houndstooth quilt in the ombre plum.

Another favorite of mine is Basic Grey. These girls are so crafty! I love their new line, Little Black Dres (coming in August). I really do want to make a little black dress for Paisley. And the little purse in the upper right corner.

Basic Grey recently released a series of quilt patterns. I am eagerly awaiting their arrival.

In the meantime, you can download a free pattern for the pillow in the bottom right corner here.

There are so many cute things coming from the brilliant ladies at Izzy & Ivy Designs. I absolutely love these ladies. They are so incredibly talented. I am so excited that they are now making clothing patterns for boys too!

My absolute favorite thing from market was the Art Gallery booth. They made this amazing color wall from their gorgeous fabrics. I am seriously considering one of these for my bedroom.

It was no surprise to me that they won first place for overall best booth.



Lindsay was able to snap this shot during our preview.
She was kind enough to let me borrow it.



One last thing to look forward to is Joel Dewberry's new patterns.

I love this Cascading Ruffle Skirt.

I've spent just about as much time on the computer today as my kids will let me.

Plus, a dress that needs to be finished, and a quilt back to make by Thursday.

I made the dress the right size according to measurements, and it is way to big for my little girl.

She might just have to grow into it.

spring market

As I sat down to sort through all my pictures from market, I came to the realization that there are just too many I want to show to go into one post. This might be a 2 or 3 parter. I hope y'all don't mind. I was only able to attend market for one day. There is a lot to cram in in just one day. I started at one end, and walked every booth to the other end. There was a couple of time I stood in the middle aisle and glanced down to the opposite end thinking, am I going to have enough time to get through it all!!  Miraculously I made it, and had enough time make it back to some booths to pick up a few things too.

My first stop was to the Ribbon Candy Quilt Company. I picked up their 3 newest patterns.

Delight

Confetti  

Matchmaker 

This fabulous quilt is from Violet Craft, who is an absolute doll! And features her new line, Madrona Road for Michael Miller Fabrics

The pattern is not available yet, but as soon as it is, it will be the shop.

Of course I had to take a lingering visit to the Benartex booth and check out the quilts I had helped to sew up.

We finished 10 quilts, but they only wanted half of that. I think Kimberly sent down 8 quilts, for good measure. 

There were some really cute things made up by their design team as well.

Like this child's big top tent. How perfect for reading books, or napping. My kids would be in there all day! 

And this diaper/tote bag.  

and the inside ... 

Getting good pictures proved a little difficult. The quilts had display lights in the middle on the quilt. My camera thought that was enough light and wouldn't flash. There's a tiny bit of camera blur, which I didn't notice until uploading today.

This was the first quilt I helped with. It was a complete team effort between Kimberly, her mother and myself. I ended up getting charge of it to finish. 

all the fabric swatches laid out while placing my order. 

I also found Metropolitan Quilts while having our sneak preview the night before. As soon as I saw this quilt, I knew I needed to have it in store. I'm not sure when the patterns will ship, but I'll let ya know when they arrive!

Another great pattern on order from Metropolitan Quilts. I love the big red bird.

Lastly for today, (because my computer is starting to be uncooperative) from ADORNit comes one of their new lines: Capri - arriving in July.

I'm going to take a break and get started on a dress for my little girl.

I have more to share about market, just so long as my computer doesn't freeze again.

Maybe that's it's way of telling me it needs a break too!

Oh, and I did make it to Riley Blake today and picked up precuts of Alpine Wonderland and

 Dress Up Days (yardage to come later).

If I don't get back in time -- Have a great weekend everyone!

 



Fall Market Goods

I added all my fabric finds from the Quilt Market to the site. You'll find great lines from Andover, Robert Kaufman, Lecien and Moda. Here's a preview of what's new ...

The Lorax by Dr Suess for Robert Kaufman

Remix by Ann Kelle for Robert Kaufman

(Bermuda colorway shown. also available in Primary and Licorice)

Stitch by Betz White for Robert Kaufman

Kona cotton solids in Silent Film

and Sandcastle

Pure Organic Solids in Rainbow

Outfoxed by Lizzy House for Andover

Pear Tree by Thomas Knauer for Andover

Athill Range by Cabbages & Roses for Moda

California Girl by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda

Hello Luscious by Basic Grey for Moda

Papillon by 3 Sisters for Moda

St. Ives by Sarah Fielke for Lecien

Woodland by Natalie Lymer for Lecien

Happy Sewing!

I'm Back!

Just a quite note to let you all know I am back from the Quilt Market. I brought back lots of great things that I will be posting on the website over the next couple of days, so be sure to check back! I brought so much stuff back, that my main bag broke at the airport! Luckily, it wasn't too bad of a tear, and I was still able to get it home with out any more damage, or loss of fabric.
I have a lot of unpacking to do....I'll be back later with all the goods!

Leaving On A Jet Plane

My bags are packed (mostly), I'm ready to go...

I will be leaving for the International Quilt Market early, early, early Friday morning. I'm excited and nervous. It's probably an irrational fear, especially after working for Continental Airlines for 10 years (whom I will also be flying on), but I haven't flown since have Argyle. Mainly because I did not want to fly with an infant, and new baby = no money. I'm nervous, because, this is my first trip alone, in the sense that I will be leaving my babies behind. There have been a few TSA catches at my airport this week. I'm glad they are doing their job. I'm glad their equipment works. But, there is always that thought that, what if something happens? Not just to me, but to my family .... You never know ... I'm sure I'm overreacting....
I am excited to be going on a trip. I'm excited to see what is going to be produced in the coming months and what I can bring back for y'all. I'm excited at the possibility of meeting Ty Pennington, who will be debuting his new line as well.  Hubby will (hopefully) be taking over the orders in my absence. I apologize in advance for any delays that may occur in shipping. He's just not that up to date with all things fabric, even though It's probably what I talk most about. :)
Hope y'all have a great weekend. I already know mine is going to be fun and tiring. Very, very tiring. It doesn't help that in order to get the cheapest flight possible I have to connect with a 5 hour layover on the return. I am not looking forward to it.

"See" you next week!