Della Q is a unique business that specializes in beautiful silk taffeta. Both yardage and finished goods.
Della Quimby is the owner and a fabulous new friend. We met through two cooperative magazine ads that recently appeared in American Patchwork & Quilting as well as Stitch (you can see the ad text at www.StitchChatter.com). She lives in Seattle and we share an area code so go figure that we flew to Pittsburgh to meet in person for the first time!
Many of the quilts in Della’s booth are kits available on her website. Most were designed by Debbie Maddy of Calico Carriage Quilt Designs who I had the pleasure of sharing a fantastic dinner with on Saturday night.
I’m really digging the trend of new fibers marching into the quilting and sewing world. Fun!
More inspiration from the Valori Wells’ booth. I love the simplicity of these Del Hi quilts. Before I looked closely at the photos I thought they were the free pattern but these are actually much more straightforward. Pieced strips alternating with a solid. Too cool and could work for so many fabrics. Did anyone measure those strip widths?
The t-shirts are silk-screened with her designs. Gorgeous. She talks about the details in a blog post and states they’ll be available soon from her website.
I snapped these images from the Heather Ross corner of the Seven Islands booth (the distributor). The entire collection will be re-appearing in the shop next week. The Mary Janes are my fav!
The Paula Prass booth for Michael Miller. I am so excited about this collection. Whenever I have the opportunity to add to my vintage cotton collection I always go for the grey and black so I naturally totally freaked when I saw the color palette for Summer Soiree. The zebra stripes, the houndstooth, zigs zags, and lace, Wow. My favorites in the booth were the ottoman and the little girl’s dress, what a showcase for all the designs. I was lucky to meet Paula and her daughter, icing on the cake.
Bari J. Ackerman standing in front of her Full Bloom sample quilt in the Windham booth. I’m a long time fan of Bari’s blog and her custom handbags. I had it on my list to get a picture of that quilt and guess who was there? Bari herself. What a beautiful person she is. Amazing talent and enthusiasm. Meeting her was a true delight.
A quick note on the number of comments being left: I honestly had no idea this would happen. I just wanted to give a lot of prizes so the chances of winning would be higher. It seems a bit crazy and I don’t know what I think of that. Hopefully everyone is having fun. I truly wish I could meet and share a gift with everyone that reads my blog. I thank you from my heart for all the very nice words, I appreciate every one.
Leave a comment on any post this week to be eligible for the prize drawing Monday morning, May 25th. You get one entry for each comment left. One prize per person so we can spread the goodness.
I’m so jealous of your Market adventures. It sounds like you had an amazing time! I’m glad that you’re sharing all this with those of us who aren’t special enough to go. Thank you! One day I will go to Quilt Market…one day!
Well, Kathy, I guess that tells you how many people actually read your blog, but just don’t take the time to comment (myself included!) Don’t worry about the prizes. I am reading lots of blogs right now about market and truly, I think I am enjoying your recap the most. You did a great job with the photos and I am so excited to see the DellaQ info! I love working with silks. Doesn’t she do a line of knitting bags?? (my other passion!) Anyway, hope you’re going to be carrying some of the silks. Hugs, Terri in Oregon
I wanted to say thanks, too, for the brilliant market posts. I’ve also read many, and I’m inspired the most by yours. Don’t worry about the prizes–it’s fun just to have a chance!
Thank you for the incredible posts on market. I am loving all the pics of the booths, fabrics and designers. And yeah, I am hoping to win something, but the posts are just as wonderful either way.
i love seeing what heather ross did with her fabric line. there is so much talk about how the fabric feels and how it is different than quilting cotton that it was nice to see how she envisioned it being used….so many great pictures!!! thank you!
There are just sooo many creative people out there! Thanks agin for sharing!
Congratulations on your first year! Thank you for providing sewers with a wonderful website to purchase fabric, and for all the inspiration.
My wife is a huge fan of your fabrics. I would be delighted to win something for her!
I love those gorgeous Valori Wells fabrics, can’t wait to see those at my local fabric shop. You’re so lucky to have gone, I would love to go to a show like that! Someday, I hope.
love the giveaway, thank you!!!
i’m loving the valori wells fabric and quilts!
Thank you so much for the photos of Valori Well’s booth. Her fabrics just make a person… happy, I guess. It’s impossible not to feel uplifted when I look at her work!
I just have to thank you so much for taking all of us with you via the many great pics. I honestly have to turn away sometimes; the colors and the print combinations are so beautiful, it hurts! Seriously!!!
Great pics….I love the zebra with the florals!
Quilt Market looks like a BLAST! I’m totally jealous! I can’t wait to see the new fabrics in the stores soon!
I love, love, love the stripey quilts! Simple but splashy! Thanks for sharing.
Jody
these pictures you got are amazing! I still love your pencil holder pattern too tho’!
Loving the updates. Thank you so much for all the great pics. I can’t wait to go shopping
Wow! Thanks for the pics! Can’t wait to shop for the Valori Wells patterns and fabric.
The brown stripped quilt, and the red bird pillow? Drool!
I LOVE your coverage of the quilt market! I hope to go to one someday. I want some of the Della Q silk too…that looks like a wonder to create with!
xo,
Tia
Beautiful bright bold colors! Love these photos, thanks
It is very generous of you to give away so much! I have been finding lots of new blogs as I click from link to link, and yours is one of them. I couldn’t stop reading! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
Wow, those Valerie Wells quilts are beautiful! Quilt Market seems like heaven to me. I hope one day to attend in person – though I think my head would spin from all of the inspiration.
Oh and now there is no more quilt show loveliness to admire.
OMG! I’m just drooling at all of the pics. Everythign is so beautiful. Well, there goes my wallet. LOL! One of these days I’ll make it to one Quilt Market show. I know I’ll be in overload. LOL! Thanks for sharing your pics.
Great photos! My wife really enjoyed them too.
I Love the striped quilt in the third picture! That is going into my idea folder asap.
Beautiful fabrics, beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing, Kathy!
Yes, lots of comments! It would be great to win a prize, but for me it’s more about the inspiration! I always read you…I just don’t always comment. Maybe I should change that…. these pics you’ve posted are super inspiring!
I just keep peeking back to look at Paula Prass’s nook. I totally love the ottoman and the dress. Love them!
Thank you so much for sharing all of the wonderful eye candy from Quilt Market! The tidbits you’ve been sharing are so inspiring… I can’t even imagine how amazing it must be to attend in person and get to explore it all.
Bari’s fabric/quilt is amazing! Can’t wait to see it in person!
I wish I could go to a quilt show too! They look amazing!
Goodness! I love living vicariously through your Quilt Market week! Thanks for sharing all these terrific pics!