Well Hey Kids! I’m back from quilt market and VERY slow about posting pictures. By now you’ve probably seen lots of pictures, which is a good thing ’cause my pictures just didn’t turn out that great. I was gone for a week — I took MeMum out to visit her sister, the Best Aunt in the World, Aunt Annie. So, I only spent one day at market (+ sample spree – because you have to!) and it was all a blur. I really only saw a few of my invisible buddies, and a few of those were just because I happened to run into them. Ms. YellowFarmhouse was my Sample Spree/Lunch buddy (Thanks Karen!) and I got to meet a long-time reader which was super fun (Hi Dara!). And, before market I had lunch one afternoon with the Super Sweet CityHomeCountryHome and she helped me choose some yarns and patterns at the little yarn shop where she occasionally works.
So…my market visit was very short and I don’t have a lot of pictures. (I have mostly different shots on my Instagram account.) I miss those days when we were doing booth setup and I could take pictures before the crowds descended on the booths. Anyway, here are a few of the pictures that I did get —
There are always a few quilts displayed at market and I loved the mix of applique and patchwork on this quilt. Not to mention the hand quilting.
This quilt is by Susan Gorder of Green Valley, Arizona. Such beautiful work!
Here’s Melissa Mortenson in her Wonderland booth. I love those cute rabbits!
Sue Daley does amazing hand piecing and applique. I always love to see her new quilts.
This is Simple Simon and Company. I’ll bet I saw at least 4 little teepees at market, but this one with the ruffle fabric was my favorite.
Fiberworks was new to me, but everyone else seemed to know about her. Very interesting and beautiful quilts!
I mentioned on Instagram that I think the pending arrival of FinallyAGirl (it’s getting VERY close now — eeeep!) had me checking out baby items like never before. Sweet Melody Designs is a new designer with Shannon Fabrics. Their cuddle fabrics are sooooo soft — I love them for quilt backs. They were also doing a cool thing for little baby quilts — they put four layers of double gauze together to make the softest, most cozy little quilts. They would be pretty pricey, but so worth it!
Here’s one where they put double gauze on the front and cuddle on the back (and wrapped around to create a border). I could see a lot of possibilities with this technique.
This booth had cute baby clothes made from recycled denim. I’m debating whether a few of those prints will appear in my little shop — they’re really soft and I think they’re pretty cute!
By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the Carina Gardner camper — very cute!
The moda booth is always fun. They went with a camping theme and each designer was handing out little merit badges. I didn’t realize it until it was too late though — doh! They’ll be selling the badges, but it looks like the one I really want isn’t available (hopefully, it will be eventually.) It’s hard to see it, but they had cute little mason jar lanterns hanging from their “trees”.
Here’s the Erin Michael quilt that you’ve probably seen by now. Super Cute! (Sorry for you cat haters out there!)
Amy Sinibaldi’s pretty booth.
Little Dickens, by new Moda designer, Lydia Nelson. She has a must-have sheepie print!
And hey – look! It’s our invisible friend Helen Philips and her beautiful book, Modern Vintage Gifts.
I always look forward to Brenda Riddle’s pretty new collections. She’s had so many lately that I can’t keep up.
And, you can’t really see the Bareroots booth, but I’ve just always loved their cute embroidery – they’ve been around forever!
So, that’s all I have for quilt shots. Utah was absolutely gorgeous this year — I don’t remember ever seeing her so beautiful. They’ve had lots of rain this spring and the mountainsides were lush and green, which is unusual. And the lilac bushes! Every time I turned a corner there was another huge lilac bush just full of blooms — absolutely gorgeous!!!
Have a wonderful weekend — and for you in the US, a Happy Memorial Day!
XOXO,
Anna
Thanks for sharing your pics……. I haven’t seen to many and you didn’t double up much with what I had seen..
thanks for sharing – never too many photos from the quilt market – wish I could see but I’m not a retailer! so have to enjoy through all of you that go
So much goodness. In person it’s mind boggling. I’m so drawn to Meow or Never. I’m more of a dog person but I have had one very special kitty in my life. :o)
Love your pictures. I didn’t realize you were only there for one day. You had to have been hustling like crazy! Hope you found lots of goodies. Miss you.
Sensory overload! Nothing wrong with your pics as far as I can see (and I’m 20-20 with my glasses-don’t even ask about without!) Glad you had such a nice time. I could almost smell those lilacs!
I am way behind on my blog reading, having been on vacation. It is so nice to be back and catch up on all your news. This market is amazing!
Amalia
xo
Thank you Anna for your pictures! I love seeing them, even if there are some I see on everyone’s site, there are always a few that I don’t see anywhere else. So it’s worth it to look at all I can. lol
Lots of amazing fabrics and stunning quilts …… bliss!!
WOW!!! Just WOW!! I can’t imagine being there in person – I would be hyperventilating. Everything is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing! I have to go do some quilting now.
Love that first quilt as well.Sounds and looks like you had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing.
That Susan Gorder quilt is utterly beautiful and if I were shut in prison for ten years (with access to the internet and weekly tutorials from you) , I might attempt something like that. But as it is… can’t see it ever happening. Still, simple quilts are also fun.
Can’t wait to hear the news about AtLastAGirl. So exciting.
What a wonderful post! LOVE all of it, every bit. Thanks for sharing all the prettiness.
It’s always fun to goggle over the goodies! The thick double gauze blankies sound so nice. I saw one made up at The Bakery the other day when I was in. So squishy! Looking forward to hearing about your grandgirl soon!!
Come back I miss you already. I love the little plaid dress with the Peter Pan collar I. The simple Simon booth. I’m so glad we got to spend a little time together. Keep me posted on Finallyagirl.
What amazing booths. thanks for sharing photos from market. I can not get over how many beautiful displays there are.
I have the Elephant Pattern from Fiberworks. I got it in Texas when I was teaching. I haven’t seen them here on the East Coast yet, but I bet I will!
we didn’t see OTHER quilt market photos, every single one of us wait for YOURS!!! thanks for sharing your photos with us and i always love your commentary. utah looks gorgeous. that cat quilt is astounding! i wouldn’t WANT it, but it’s still amazing. that little ‘i love you more than all the stars’ quilt has been speaking to me ever since i first saw it on insta. i’m happy for you that you got to go and that it included family this time. thanks so much for sharing with us. your adoring fans just adore you!
:waves madly
brigita
I just loved seeing your pictures! The top quilt is exquisite……and what a surprise I got when I saw the pic of my book there!! Thank you so much for including this it was fun to see it. Loved the lilacs too…..so beautiful.
Happy new week Anna.
Helen xox
Looks like you had great fun! Thanks for sharing.
So jealous! Peonies and Lilacs are 2 of the things I miss most from the Midwest even after nearly 50 yrs in SoCal. I do find cut peonies now , thank you Trader Joe’s! So excited for you…FinallyaGirl is almost here!
I love it all! Hurry up, FinallyaGirl!!!
you survived flying with your mum AND a day at quilt market…that is success!! welcome home. ;p
Oh, heavenly things everywhere!