Quilt Market
I was there; I was totally overwhelmed; I had a blast; it was the chance of a lifetime for me!!
So much more than I could ever have imagined (just as you said Anne). I have very few photos because I was walking around in astonishment and only thought of taking out my camera if someone else did.
I did get some photos of Anne's Bunny Hill booths. Her new Lily and Will fabric line from Moda is absolutely amazing. It has all the right colors textures and coordinates to make the perfect nursery for a baby girl and/or boy or/and lots of other creations!
I found the dresser, vanity, one of the bassinets, the little table and chairs and the wicker sided chair in the corner all at wonderful shops around where I live. Doesn't it all look great the way Anne put it together and added all the finishing touches?
I met a LOT of People:
Amy of Katie Cupcake and this Crazy Old Lady! Note we are both sporting Amy's "My Favorite Bag"!
I also met Happy Zombie Monica (her Holiday Happy fabric line with Lecien is so cute) , Pam of PamKittyMorning (you may have seen MY photo on her blog) and Bonnie of Cotton Way. I saw Camille of Simplify and and her "Bliss" booth, but sorry, no photo. Got some Bliss fabric though!!
I introduced myself to Laurie and Polly of Minick and Simpson and their new patterns and awesome new quilt sample.
I did get this shot of Joanna's Fig Tree booth:
Even more beautiful in person!
Then I met Kellie of Don't Look Now fame. She came all the way from Australia and is adorable both in looks and speech!
Anna of Thimbleanna helped Kellie with her booth and the Chandelier in this photo of me in the Don't Look Now booth belongs to Anna (as does that fabulous Lilly Pilly she WON in Kellie's giveaway)!
Remember it's Kellie's Joseph's Coat quilt along I'm still working on.
I also met Gina and Michelle of Cloud 9 fabric. I own a fat quarter stack of their My Happy Garden and their new Beyond the Sea is adorable and coordinates with the first line.
Amy Butler's booth and Anna Marie's booth were both beautiful and always had too many people around to ask if I could take a photo.
There were lots more too, but those are the ones I remember right now.
So much fun. Thank you Anne!
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Wonderful pictures Mary...glad you are having such a great time!
Too many beautiful things to see in one place! Thsnks so much for sharing the pictures.
Oh you lucky duck, what a fun experience for you. I'm sure you'll have lots to show on your return.
Thanks for sharing Mary. It all looks so lovely!
One day I'll hopefully be able to justify the expense of attending Quilt Market. One day...
looks like a blast!
Oh Mary, I'm so happy for you - I could tell by your post how excited you were! You're right - it looks like a dream! Thanks for sharing with us - you brought a smile to my face :)
Mary what a wonderful experience. Can anyone go to quiltmarket or is it just for retailers?
OMG...how much are you having?? Looks wonderful...
I'm soooo jealous....
I fear I'd be walking around with my mouth hanging open. Lucky you.
Lucky you. What an great opportunity to go to Quilt Market. Thanks for sharing insights!
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Wow what a wonderful experience! Do you have a shop or something??
How wonderful that you got to go!! I bet it was like heaven on earth!! :)
I can feel how excited you were to be there and I don't blame you at all ! It looks fantastic .
What a FUN time you had!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures you did take.
I got to go to market on Friday and wow! Overwhelming, isn't it?! But also so much fun. :) I LOVED the Fig Tree booth, too. Just gorgeous. And I admired the Lily and Will booth. Had no idea you were behind the wonderful pieces in it. You did great!!!
Mary... Wow I wish I was there too. Don't you just love the work of Kellie from Don't Look Now. I was going to one of her workshops but had too much on that weekend. I havn't even meet her as yet and we live in the same country. Look like you had heaps of fun.
Sandy N
Of course, we're all totally jealous and I'm not surprised you need a really big bag.
Oh, what a wonderful treat. :)
Your work helped to make those booths look outstanding! Great that you enjoyed such a great time at Market. I'm guessing your services may be requested for other such shows now that the word is out on how good you are at gathering just the right things. :-D
Oh, how fun, Mary. It certainly must have been an opportunity of a lifetime. thank you for sharing the photos.
You lived my dream, Mary. Oh to have been there with you to see all the lovelies first hand.
Oh you're so lucky! Looks like so much fun. You did a great job finding beautiful pieces for Anne's booth! It is an amazing booth!
Mary how wonderful! I can imagine your head is still spinning from the inspiration. It is so amazing what they put into these booths for a few days. The put up and take down must be incredible.
Glad you were able to attend. It's a wonderful experience, isn't it? I didn't get to go to this market, but will be at the next one for sure!! I LOVE quilt market!!
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful photos Mary. I'm looking forward to going to Fall Market in October!
Wish I had been in your shoes! I have never been to Quilt Market, it is a dream of mine to go someday.
I'm so glad that you were able to go and have a great time there...such wonderful photos Mary.
Thanks for sharing!
x
lori
Thank you for sharing Mary! And your bag. Again, I LOVE IT! I'm adding the pattern to my "need to have" pattern list. It looks like it's a great size.
Wow - I wish I could have been a little birdie on your shoulder, Mary! I'm so happy to hear that you had a great time - it will probably take you weeks to come down from this - and happily so!
Cheers!
Mary, I left a comment here on Sunday, but I must not have typed the security code thingy as it's not here. :-) Anyway, as you said in your e-mail.......you had fun and oh, what fun it was by the looks of these pictures.
Hi Mary, I was just going to e-mail you to see if you wanted me to send that same picture of us with Amy. That was quite something that you were in Crazy Old Ladies booth the same time she had come talk to me. Thanks for sharing the picture on your blog. Shannon from itssewshannon.blogspot.com
Oh Mary - what great photos! I'm so glad that you got to enjoy quilt market - wish I had the chance to meet you, but hopefully at the next quilt market!!
YAY that you got to go but I have to tell you that I am a little jealous! Your pics are darling and I can't wait til fill when I can go! :)
I enjoyed all of the pics! Wish I could have seen it in person!
Micki
Hey -- there you are with Lilly Pilly -- a better angle than I got LOL! I think I'm STILL tired from market!
I am sooooo jealous!!! Kelly is one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Anne's booth was gorgeous. I know that it wouldn't have come together quite so lovely if you weren't out scouting just the right accessories to showcase her wonderful wares.
I loved your picture of the Fig Tree booth.
I'm glad you got to have some fun after all your hard work.
Lucky girl!!!
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