I went through the quilt market photos last night in an attempt to somehow organize this series of posts. I decided to split it out between Patterns, Fabric and Friends. There is a lot of cross over with the final category which makes being in this industry just about the most fun thing I could ever imagine doing.
I’m going to talk about each designer I met and share the photos. The new patterns are all on order and will be arriving in the shop over the next month. Be sure you’re signed up for the newsletter to get updates when they arrive! All the links take you to the current designs I have in the shop right now.
Jess Goldman from Bananafana. What a sweetheart, she was so fun and energetic, just like her patterns. What a pleasure it was to meet her in person. She has several new patterns out including Lollipop for little girls and a pattern booklet with projects for the home. Lollipop includes a halter baby doll dress, short bloomers, and a hat:
Liesl Gibson of Oliver + S. Gorgeous samples from her new Spring pattern line:
Michelle Kunigisky of Busy Bee Quilt Designs. I cut her off behind a customer but just trust me that she’s totally fabulous. All smiles and excited about her new table runner pattern named the Pearl District. You can see it on the front table on the left in lime, pink and black:
Joanna Figuroa of Fig Tree Quilts had another gorgeously arranged booth. Her beautiful fabrics and style coming through in every last detail. She has several new mini-sewing patterns including fabric bowls, a play smock and a garment bag.
Chelsea Andersen (on the right) of Pink Fig Patterns. Adorable personality, cute patterns. Her samples were fabulous, great mixtures of color and design. She has 3 new patterns including a shirred bodice top, a dress/swing top, and a pattern for altering jeans.
Lila Tueller wearing the Funked Out Peasant Blouse (yes, more on order!). Lila has several new patterns and a new line of fabric for Moda. Her booth won Best New Exhibitor booth.
Cindy Taylor Oates (on the left) of Taylor Made Designs. She has a new mini-pattern booklet for the cake (similar to the cupcake pattern). You can see the samples displayed on the cake stands, so cute:
Indygo Junction. I somehow managed to not get a picture of the totally fabulous Amy Barickman, founder of Indygo Junction. Amazingly positive energy and so proud of all her designers and employees. They have new designs for women’s and kid’s clothing, purses and some really cute accessories. Everyone working the booth was wearing Indygo Junction clothing designs. I just wanted to stay there and talk sewing!
A reminder about the drawing: leave a comment on any post this week to be eligible for Monday’s drawing. I’ll put up a post later today with the market booty I’m giving away.
Wow, those pictures are so gorgeous, you must have had a great time!
Each booth was beautiful but that picture of Oliver + S – well – it is so unique for its simplicity, almost like a breath of fresh air, I’m sure the simplicity caught a lot of people’s attention.
Amy and her mom (from Indygo Juction) are both fabulous! I see them in Des Moines quite often… Also, love that Pearl District table runner!
Doris
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How fun! I think my favorite is the oliver + s booth!
So much care and attention in each of these displays. The Oliver + S booth is just like their packaging…clean and simple…how clever.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos of pattern designers! Amazing creativity!
What an awesome opportunity to have all of the designers and products at your finger tips- thanks for the pictures and recap!
Your photos make me feel like I’m AT quilt market!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for snapping the photos and all the stories.
I love the market pictures, they make me feel like I was there (I wish).
The patterns and designers are amazing! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait it see some of the new fabric in person.
Thanks for sharing all the fun from Quilt Market
I do like the Oliver + S clothes… !!! It must have een exhausting, and exhilarating at the same time, so many beautiful things in one place.
Your photos make me feel like I’m there! You have done a wonderful job showcasing all the beauty.
Oh boy, I’m pretty sure I’m going to need my very own funked-out peasant top.
Thanks for sharing all the great pics of SO many awesome booths! I just love visiting your blog!! I know I would have spent WAY TOO much money had I been there!!
What beautiful fabrics and patterns!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win! ;0)
I am just drooling over the beautiful colors in this post!!! How I would love to have some of these fabrics in my stash! Thanks for sharing all of the gorgeous photos you took with us!
I wish we had something even half so good as market in England.
I am loving your pictures of market. Lots of fun booths and great
patterns, fabric & all.
what a great outift you’re wearing. thanks for showing us what we are missing!
I love your outfit too. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pictures. These are the best photos I’ve seen. Exciting!
Oh, I reallly wish I was there! How inspiring it must have been! THanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing all the eye candy from Market. It must be great to be there!
Barbara
Fabulous fabulous blog!
at least i can pretend that i went to see all the lovelies! thanks for sharing!
What an exciting trip, can’t wait to hear and see more!
Great booths! Thank you for sharing.
So pretty, thanks for posting.
That looks like so much fun!! I would loooooove to go to the Market!
Great that you report from this show! As I am in Germany and could not be there, I love the glimpses I get in your Posts!
I love those Olive + S patterns!
I am so happy for you that you got to go to Market, and you took great photos! What an experience that would be! Looks like you went to most of my favorite designers’ booths, too! Love all the new stuff!
Wow, thanks for sharing your experience!
I am so envious – how do you contain yourself around all that talent?? I would be GIDDY!
Thanks for sharing your pictures!
Thanks so much for sharing with us! All the goodies look amazing. Glad you had so much fun.
I’m so loving the petite fours, maybe it’s the laziness in me…
My word — that must have been so inspiring! I’m so glad you shared photos of so many different booths!
The photos are fabulous! Thanks so much for the tour. It looks like such a wonderful place to be.
I’m so jealous! That looks like so much fun!
am so very very envious of your fabulous trip… all that eye candy. I think I’d be mentally overloaded for weeks to come…
Your blog is fantastic and it enables me to daydream about my love/hobby while I am supposed to be working!!
WOW! A STASH ADDICT’S DREAM! LOVE YOUR SITE, AND WOULD VERY MUCH ENJOY A PRIZE!
Thanks for the virtual trip to Quilt Market! Everything there is lovely!
This is going to be an exciting Monday!! all those prizes are to drool for. Thanks so much, Kathy.
I want to WIN from Quilt Market goodies! Please & thank you
Love the Oliver + S patterns and booth!
Such great stuff! Thank you so much for sharing your quilt show booty!
I love seeing all the pictures from the quilt market. So much fun! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the awesome photos from market! Lots of inspiration and so much talent! The prizes are very generous.
I love Oliver & S! What fabulous photos you took. Thanks for sharing them!
Very cool!