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Spring Quilt Market 2009 - More Fabric

May 21st, 2009 by Kathy

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.

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235 Responses to “Spring Quilt Market 2009 - More Fabric”

on 21 May 2009 at 1:02 pm1Lisa

Ooh! I never get to be the first to comment.
But, I wish I knew the pattern for those cute little dresses in the HR fabric - any idea? Super cute!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:04 pm2Bonnie

No need to apologize for not giving everyone prizes! I am enjoying your recap and seeing all the new product that will be coming available. Looks like a really fun show.
on 21 May 2009 at 1:21 pm3Kathryn Leonard

Oooooh and AAaaaahh……more inspiration and eyecandy. Thanks my virtual friend for letting me travel with you to the quilt market. It means so much to me to see it. You really are an angel.
on 21 May 2009 at 1:23 pm4Alej

Valorie Wells uses so many colors but it all works together! I love that brown and multi-colored pieced strips quilt!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:25 pm5Cindy

I so wish I could go to these quilt shows. I think I’d just be lost in space wandering around looking at all the beautiful fabrics.
on 21 May 2009 at 1:25 pm6Joanna

Still loving your tour of market! And I LOVE Valorie and her stuff - some of my fav fabrics are hers
on 21 May 2009 at 1:25 pm7Jan Richards

Valori has outdone herself this collection. I can’t wait to buy some
of the plum fabric with birds by Bari J. really love her new line.
Have been sewing fun easy skirts with an assortment of wild fun prints for my 2 daughters.
on 21 May 2009 at 1:28 pm8Janet Hardin

These are all so gorgeous!!! I have always loved Valorie’s things. Thanks for doing this giveaway…it is fun even if I don’t win!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:29 pm9Michelle Adams

Ooohhhh!!!! I am drooling! Hee hee hee!!! Love all the COLOR!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:30 pm10Ravenhill

This quilt show looks like a blast! I sure would love to be able to shop my way through there…
~Emily
on 21 May 2009 at 1:34 pm11Ginger

I am LOVING all the pictures from the quilt show!! Must be total nirvana to wander around and just look at everything!! Have you seen any of this new fabric Lantern Bloom from Laura Gunn???? GORGEOUS and more GORGEOUS! I especially love the picture of Paula Prass’ corner, she’s my new fav right now!!!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:43 pm12Michelle

Great pictures - thanks so much for sharing!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:43 pm13katie r

Love the pictures, I think the zinnia fabric is my fav. Thank you for being generous!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:46 pm14Amber

Giveaways always draw a crowd - hope your inbox isn’t totally nuts right now! Thanks for all the fabulous pictures from Market - it’s a great treat to those of us who didn’t get to go.
on 21 May 2009 at 1:47 pm15Wylie

I am just loving all the pictures of this quilt market! It is very special to be able to see it all. I would loved to have been there!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:47 pm16Patty

Your blog is THE prize.
Zebra and houndstooth and zig zags, oh my!!! (said to the tune of ‘lions and tigers and bears, oh my’ from the Wizard of Oz.
Woo hoo for black and white. Love it.
on 21 May 2009 at 1:49 pm17Kim

Of course you’re getting a lot of comments! Your blog is fantastic and the prizes are drool worthy! LOL
on 21 May 2009 at 1:50 pm18Mary P

So many wonderful photos. I am really enjoying this!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:51 pm19Doris

I have GOT to get my hands on some of that new Valori Wells fabric…love the free pattern that goes along with it as well.

Thank you for these great reviews of a market I didn’t get to see in person!

Doris
auntiedart(at)yahoo(dot)com
on 21 May 2009 at 1:53 pm20Kaye Prince

I love this; thanks so much for showcasing everything you saw! Valori Wells’ quilts especially have just given me a little inspiration!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:53 pm21tjesa

Love your photos and comments of market… just when I thought this would be a good time to go on a fabric ‘diet’, I see more gorgeous fabric in the wings. Can’t wait to go off that diet!!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:55 pm22Rachel

I LOVE that ottoman as well! I want to make one of my own!
on 21 May 2009 at 1:56 pm23Andi

Looks like an amazing collection of exhibitors.
I so wish I lived closer so I could go to these fabulous quilt markets.
Thanks for giving me the second best thing - some great eye candy.
Andi
on 21 May 2009 at 1:57 pm24Christa

Those Del Hi quilts are awesome. A simple idea that really shows off the larger prints of the fabric really well.
on 21 May 2009 at 2:00 pm25Sara

i love looking at all these pics for inspiration. i really like the long striped quilts.
on 21 May 2009 at 2:00 pm26Shelly

I’d love to have gone!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:02 pm27Sarah Vee

Thanks for another bright post! I love the previews you’ve shared with us so far. I hope we don’t wipe you out more than Market with all these posts:)
on 21 May 2009 at 2:03 pm28Becca

Boy do I wish I was there! It looks amazing!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:05 pm29dorothy

i have been neglecting my children to read all the blog posts out there about Quilt Market. sigh…i would so love to go one day. thanks so much for taking all this time to share the photos with the rest of us civilians and i can’t stop staring at the lecien fq pack (keeping my fingers crossed
on 21 May 2009 at 2:09 pm30Jannette

That little girl’s dress - is it the Michael Miller fabric? I think so. That’s great, I just live that…! What a feast for the eye, all these colours and patterns in your pictures - really really enjoying them!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:12 pm31Janelle E.

Such inspirations!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:13 pm32Kathryn Leonard

I am looking all over for Valorie’s T-shirts
on 21 May 2009 at 2:14 pm33Stephanie

I love the interesting new fabrics and agree that using fabrics other than 100% cotton is a wonderful new “trend”. I want to see the Paula Prass fabrics in person.
on 21 May 2009 at 2:21 pm34Ellen Ban

The Far far Away samples are so cute! I’m enjoying all your posts about market.
on 21 May 2009 at 2:21 pm35jeanettesquiltin

Thanks for sharing your adventure. Looks like a great time and such gorgeous fabrics. Wish I could have attended.
on 21 May 2009 at 2:21 pm36Linnea

All the little extras are so fun and inspiring. The Valori Wells t-shirts look super cute.

Thanks so much for sharing all the details!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:22 pm37kristine hanson

Awesome that you are getting so many comments! Word is getting out! I just left a comment earlier this week about your store….you are so speedy on shipping and very fair prices!! Congrats!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:31 pm38Courtney Q

Wow! I love those Del Hi quilts too! Sometimes the most simple idea turns out so wonderfully!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:38 pm39Sherri

Wow…once again great market pics, fabric, and post!!! I love it all and really appreciate these posts!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:40 pm40Angela Nash

Thanks for sharing the market fun! Valori’s stripes are amazing!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:46 pm41Siew

You’re killing us with colour. I was sad that I miss all these fabulous wool/sheep festivals and now I’m sad I miss fabric ones too.
on 21 May 2009 at 2:48 pm42Jessica

Yay for Della Q. She’s a local business owner who is doing great work across the globe.
I’m always surprised by all the Quilt Market photos. TNNA, the yarn industry’s big trade show, strictly forbids taking photos.
on 21 May 2009 at 2:48 pm43michelle Cress

WOW!! so many lovely things! gets the creative juices flowing! Thanks!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:50 pm44Ricki

Oooh I love that white pillow with the red bird. I keep meaning to make something like that, where is my list…
on 21 May 2009 at 2:51 pm45Jennifer Ladd

I love the new Valori Wells prints! Looking forward to getting them soon!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:58 pm46Candied Fabrics

Okay - I just scrolled backthorugh the past few posts to see the number of comments - HOLY COW! Almost like when the Yarn Harlot got married! You’re a poplar gal!

I’m LOVING all the color you’re photographing!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:59 pm47Shelley C

The purests are gonna freak! Adding other fibers besides cotton to our quilts??? Heaven forbid! But you know, our forefathers did, using what was available…guess the richer you were (as in victorian era), the more mixing was going on!
on 21 May 2009 at 2:59 pm48Karen

thank you for sharing all… the black & white outline fabric on the Valorie Wells pillows is so interesting. I would love to have my kids color it in with crayons, iron to set the color and then frame it… so many INTERESTING things could be done! Also, LOVE LOVE the paula prass collection… reminds me that if I had any girls I would so be broke!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:02 pm49Suzanne

Hehehe. Hey - you’re giving away some amazing treats! Of course the commenters are going to come out in force. Look at it this way - you have a lot more internet friends out there than you probably knew!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:04 pm50Lydia

Wonderful photos, thank you!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:05 pm51Jessica

I love those silk-screened t-shirts!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:09 pm52Heather

Those silks are beautiful… they’ look so rich a vibrant!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:11 pm53DianeY

Thanks for the great photos! Wish I could see some closeups of the clothes in the “silk” booth-they look yummy!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:12 pm54Danna

just finished a katie jump rope quilt and can’t wait to do the striped valori wells. market must be so much fun!!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:14 pm55Nicole

THANK YOU for sharing all the great photos from the Quilt Market! I hope I get the chance to go someday! It’s all SO inspiring! I LOVE visiting your blog!!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:20 pm56Carla

Just want to let you know that even if I don’t win a prize, it’s a whole lot of fun just checking out your blog. Thank you for sharing with us!! :o)
on 21 May 2009 at 3:23 pm57linda p

ooh, i can’t wait to get my hands on some more far afar away!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:27 pm58angel

Great pictures! Thanks again for giving us glimpses into the Market world!
Love, love, love Bari J’s coat.
on 21 May 2009 at 3:28 pm59Kristina

I really like the simple stiped quilts, alternating the solid color with pieced strips. That would be so easy to do, and a great way to frame a fabric collection! Thank you for sharing your photos — they are fabulous.
on 21 May 2009 at 3:30 pm60Michele C

Wow! I’m trying to keep up with your posts. I hope I’m not doubling up here, but I want to win one of those prizes. Your photos are so great.
on 21 May 2009 at 3:31 pm61Darcy

The next best thing to being there - thanks for all the sharing this week!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:42 pm62Morgan

I LOVE those quilts with the print alternating with solid stripes. So simple, yet it looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:43 pm63Amy

I was wondering about those Del Hi quilts! I totally want to make one that simply. Maybe one palette on one side, and the ohter on the flip! A multi-season or multi-mood quilt!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:45 pm64Christine

Those booths look awesome! I wish I could be there to look at all of those.
on 21 May 2009 at 3:46 pm65Sarah Jackson

Oh I LOVE Della! We met her last year, and she is such a bright spark of a person.

I’ve having much fun seeing it all through your eyes. Thanks!
on 21 May 2009 at 3:48 pm66Lisa

So much inspiration! I can’t wait to for some of this fabric to start appearing in stores. I really appreciate all your photos from market.
on 21 May 2009 at 3:48 pm67Jennifer C

I just love the throw pillows - gave me some good ideas for pattern blocking.
on 21 May 2009 at 3:54 pm68Sara R.

Those quilt patterns are beautiful.
on 21 May 2009 at 3:57 pm69KathyT

I love the fabric used on those cushions! Feeling very inspired to leave work and head home to do some sewing!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:01 pm70Sheridan

I’m just loving all the great photos, thanks for sharing!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:03 pm71Samantha

Oh I want to go to America to shop!!!!! You are so lucky over there… Thank you!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:03 pm72Becky

How on Earth do you keep your wits when at a beautiful market like this? It all looks so very delicious and inspiring and amazing! Then again, i get overwhelmed at my local (read not a chain) Fabric store!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:12 pm73sarah

The new Heather Ross fabric is just KILLING me! I managed to get a tiny bit of it, but now I don’t want to cut it, because it’s so scarce. I’m peeved about her not being able to design fabric for awhile. I think her and Denyse Schmidt are my favorite designers!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:17 pm74Jeannie

I am thanking you for bringing such inspiration to my computer! I love sewing with silk - nice to touch, sew, the shimmer! Cheers.
on 21 May 2009 at 4:20 pm75Margie

It looks like you had such a good time! Lucky girl.
on 21 May 2009 at 4:22 pm76Beth Woodman

thanks much for sharing photos of the quilt show. they are wonderful and inspiring.
on 21 May 2009 at 4:24 pm77Annalee

I sort of want Valori Wells to be my new bff. Her designs are so amazing - she’s got to be a great person!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:31 pm78jenny

the stripe quilt is definitely one to put on the list of idea quilts.
on 21 May 2009 at 4:32 pm79Bridget B.

I love the pillows and adorable kids clothes, so inspiring!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:33 pm80Alisa

The booth displaying the items made with silk taffeta is impressive. The colours look so deep and rich!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:34 pm81Denise

Still loving the Del Hi fabrics from Valori Wells.
on 21 May 2009 at 4:35 pm82Alexis

Great pictures, so great to see so much inspiration - Thanks for sharing.
on 21 May 2009 at 4:36 pm83Lori

i love all the pictures from Spring Market. Oooohhh I wish I could go!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:43 pm84Joy

So much fun!!! Thank you again for sharing!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:46 pm85Kristin

Taffeta, the Valori Wells striped quilts, and zebra — wow!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:47 pm86planetjune

I’m not surprised you’re getting so many comments - your prizes are just too tempting for anyone to pass up!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:48 pm87Sarah

Love the Del Hi and the Far Far Away!!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:51 pm88Mary on Lake Pulaski

So many talented people, so many beautiful fabrics and patterns. It must have been sensory overload!
on 21 May 2009 at 4:52 pm89Claire - Matching Pegs

I really love the idea of a pieced strip alternated with a solid one.

Great reporting Kathy - I still wish the show was not on the the other side of the world. Perhaps I will get there some day.
on 21 May 2009 at 4:58 pm90LAURA

Ooooh…la…la. What I could do with the new line by Volori!

Laura
on 21 May 2009 at 5:02 pm91Nicole N.

I can’t wait to see that summer soiree fabric in your shop!
on 21 May 2009 at 5:03 pm92Kris

So many pretty things! It’s almost like being there.
on 21 May 2009 at 5:03 pm93Brandy

Cute, cute, cute, cute, cute! What more can I say?
on 21 May 2009 at 5:03 pm94MegVS

That Paula Prass booth if my favorite. So pretty! I love the contrast with the black and white. Can’t wait!
on 21 May 2009 at 5:10 pm95nana

thanks for offering this giveaway, you are so kind to share.
on 21 May 2009 at 5:15 pm96Rochelle

Love all the photos. Makes me feel like I was there. Thanks again for sharing.
on 21 May 2009 at 5:19 pm97Jen O

I LOVE the oversize black and white houndstooth fabric and I wish I had that ottoman at home! Thanks for sharing great photos from your trip.
on 21 May 2009 at 5:25 pm98Sarah

I can’t wait to shop for some of these new collections at your shop. You carry great stuff, that’s why you’re so popular!
on 21 May 2009 at 5:30 pm99Kelly O.

I’m really digging the Del-Hi line.
Honestly Kathy, you know how to pick ‘em!
on 21 May 2009 at 5:39 pm100Barbara

Thank you for continuing to share everything you saw at Market.

Barbara
on 21 May 2009 at 5:58 pm101Mary

SO much creative talent out there…… I just love seeing all of the pictures of the designers. I follow so many of the blogs and it’s nice to have a face to put to a blog identity…. Thanks for spreading your goodness as well!
on 21 May 2009 at 6:06 pm102Chen

I’ve really enjoyed “going to market” via blogs. So much talent!
on 21 May 2009 at 6:19 pm103Samantha

The Paula Prass fabrics and samples are amazing! Wheels are turning for some fall dresses for my daughter.
on 21 May 2009 at 6:22 pm104Amy

That Del Hi pillow with the appliqued bird is going into my inspiration binder!
on 21 May 2009 at 6:33 pm105Janet

I want to go to Quilt Market someday!
I have just finished making yet another note taker! I am making one now that I have adjusted the pattern a bit so that I can carry my Amazon Kindle in it was well as a note pad.
on 21 May 2009 at 6:37 pm106Martha

Oh I am so envious. I love love love fabric. These colours are yummy. I am going to go nuts next week in the shop…
on 21 May 2009 at 6:41 pm107Jenny L.

Wow, that quilt with the colorful strips next to the white fabric is amazing!
on 21 May 2009 at 6:50 pm108amy

Hey, Kathy, your photos are gorgeous! They are so crisp and bright! I don’t know that I even see things this well.
on 21 May 2009 at 6:52 pm109Janet

Just love the prints by Valori Wells, gorgeous!
on 21 May 2009 at 6:56 pm110Jodie

I love those quilts. Isn’t it funny how sometimes the simplest patterns are the ones that really catch the eye?
on 21 May 2009 at 6:56 pm111Liz

When are you getting the Heather Ross fabrics back in the store?
on 21 May 2009 at 7:01 pm112Amy

I absolutely love the Heather Ross princess and the pea fabric! And Paula Prass’ summer soiree looks so colorful and fun!
on 21 May 2009 at 7:01 pm113Bladerunner

Please include me in the giveaway as well!
on 21 May 2009 at 7:07 pm114Jeannine

I am such a sucker for everything Heather Ross.
on 21 May 2009 at 7:07 pm115Sew Spoiled

I love your blog and news letter!! Thank you for blogging about the Spring Quilt Market 2009 for those of us who would love to go and see everything! Your comments, links and pictures are so amazing it is like we are walking along side of you at each and every booth!
Sew Happy;)
on 21 May 2009 at 7:18 pm116Yvonne

I love the simplicity of the striped quilts. I have recently started quilting and that looks easy enough, yet can be very effective.
on 21 May 2009 at 7:21 pm117Kristin

Oooh! I saw Valori’s new designs when I had a class at the Stitchin’ Post a couple of weeks ago. Her t-shirts are gorgeous and you’re right about that strip quilt. It’s really so simple and so stunning.
on 21 May 2009 at 7:28 pm118Marissa

I’m so excited for all the new fabric coming out, thanks for sharing with all of us that didn’t go to Market.
on 21 May 2009 at 7:36 pm119Alissa

Very hard to pick a favorite in that group of photos!
on 21 May 2009 at 7:55 pm120ratty

yummy! thanks for the peeks into a place i’ll probably never see in person it’s all so wonderful!
love the blog, and the shop!
on 21 May 2009 at 7:55 pm121Gretchen

thanks for the great pictures - i keep hoping to see my parents and my brother in some of them (my dad owns Needlecraft, Inc. and is a partner of Elizabeth’s Studio). maybe tomorrow…
on 21 May 2009 at 8:04 pm122Kathy

Thank you for all the pictures of quilt market! It looks so inspiring! I love the Valori Wells items!
on 21 May 2009 at 8:08 pm123Amber

all the pictures are great. What wonderful inspiration for those of us who werent able to attend. Thanks.
on 21 May 2009 at 8:09 pm124Barb

Kathy, I am loving your market recap! It is so cool to get an insiders look into the fabric design world. Love your store too! Can’t wait to use that free shipping to Canada - what a treat!
on 21 May 2009 at 8:13 pm125Judea

The quilts are just amazing.
on 21 May 2009 at 8:15 pm126Slack

So much inspiration! I can’t keep up with the list of things I want to make!
on 21 May 2009 at 8:33 pm127mary

wow that booth has lots of eye candy. Such fresh colors and patterns
on 21 May 2009 at 8:33 pm128Collette

Honestly? I can’t decide which of those fabric lines I like the best. I’ve pretty much given up and decided that part of my hobby is the acquisition of said fabrics. Makes the lusting and purchase more official somehow.
on 21 May 2009 at 8:39 pm129Mary Anne

More great pictures of the beautiful quilts/booths!!! Thanks for sharing!!
on 21 May 2009 at 8:56 pm130mo

I am happy to hear that Far Far Away will be back soon! All of the goodies in the photos just make me want to go and sew!
on 21 May 2009 at 8:57 pm131M

Love this post….Paula Prass is Awesome. Thanks for all the beauty.
on 21 May 2009 at 9:04 pm132Tonya

I love the colors in the del hi line. I am excited to see them in your shop. Thank you.
on 21 May 2009 at 9:07 pm133Carrie

All these new lines are just overwhelming. I may have a suffering bank account soon.
on 21 May 2009 at 9:27 pm134Tanya

I’ve really enjoyed your daily market recap, your pictures have been fabulous. I think most of us take for granted the great pictures that you post on your blog and shop, then you run across a not so great photo from the same event and have a renewed appreciation for your photos. I love Valori Well’s quilts!
on 21 May 2009 at 9:54 pm135Karen

Thanks for sharing. I would guess that while all of that fabric is awesome to see, it must be really overwhelming and difficult to make choices!
on 21 May 2009 at 9:58 pm136Melissa Delaney

Wow!!! The colors seem amazing!! It makes my head spin with possiblities, that’s the exciting part. You were so lucky to have gone and meat such inspiring artists!! Of course you yourself are too.:)
on 21 May 2009 at 9:59 pm137Amanda Elizabeth

Those strip quilts are absolutely gorgeous!!! Just out of curiosity will you be selling the new Echino double cotton gauze?! You totally don’t have to reply to this comment right away, lol, I understand 100% you are swamped and I can always email you later :):)
on 21 May 2009 at 10:05 pm138Nancy

Those t-shirts are darling! I am putting those on my list of must have’s (if there is any way to attain them). So much wonderful its hard to keep calm.
on 21 May 2009 at 10:38 pm139Quinta da Quilter

Love the zebra and plaid print! How soon til they arrive??
on 21 May 2009 at 10:38 pm140Emily

Wow! I love the flowery strippy quilt! I wish I had one for my bed.
on 21 May 2009 at 11:02 pm141Cassie

It looks like you definitely had a fun time. That is pretty far to travel to meet someone who lives practically down the street. LOL
on 21 May 2009 at 11:21 pm142Chris

Loving the strip quilts - simple yet effective
Chris x
on 22 May 2009 at 2:01 am143Simone

Well, your blog is great - and your ideas lovely and the knowledge you share is valuable. I also like the Del Hi collection - it is beautliful!
on 22 May 2009 at 2:04 am144Judith

Thank you for such an inspirational week. I love all the colour your American designers use.
on 22 May 2009 at 2:41 am145Christine

Thanks you for a glimpse into the world of the quilt market.
on 22 May 2009 at 3:19 am146Shear Delight

I love the silk taffeta quilts and I’m definitely going to make one of this Valori Wells quilts. You can’t see it in your photo but in another I saw one of them is quilted with the butterfly design as one of her prints- so cool!
on 22 May 2009 at 3:20 am147simone

Wow, such great pictures. I love all the colors and patterns to the fabrics and designs! Wonderful (O:
on 22 May 2009 at 4:07 am148Charlene

Wow, thank you for sharing the Quilt Market. It is such wonderful eyecandy.
on 22 May 2009 at 4:10 am149amanda

ooh love those far far away fabrics!
on 22 May 2009 at 4:25 am150Kelly

Wow, these photos and your descriptions are fantastic! Love the sneak peek you are providing all of us! Thank you! -kb
on 22 May 2009 at 4:33 am151Diana Napier

I really love seeing all the new fabrics and products as you saw them.
on 22 May 2009 at 4:46 am152Kerry

Loving the new Paula Prass line!!! So bright, vibrant and fun!
on 22 May 2009 at 4:49 am153Karen

Hi - I need someone to sneak me into one of the Quilt Markets! You get to meet all of the designers and talk with them about their products! Heaven! Gorgous pictures! Thank you.
on 22 May 2009 at 4:55 am154Carol

Your photos are so good. What a festival of color and pattern. Thanks for sharing.
on 22 May 2009 at 5:01 am155KaTHY

Those simple striped quilts - WOW!!! Looks like one solid (or solid read) and then some long strips mixed on the other piece…wow so simple and effective. I want to sew now so thanks for the motivation!
on 22 May 2009 at 5:06 am156Michaela

oh wow, now i´m inspired
thank you
on 22 May 2009 at 5:17 am157Kelli

Thanks for sharing all of the wonderful booths. So fun!
on 22 May 2009 at 5:19 am158Sue Cahill

Everyone of your market posts are awesome. I am so jealous.

Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)
on 22 May 2009 at 5:20 am159Jamie

I love the ottoman. That booth looks great. I appreciate the simplicity of the display and that it looks like a room rather than a pile of products.
on 22 May 2009 at 5:27 am160Melissa

I wish I was rich…I would buy all of these fabrics and sew all day!
on 22 May 2009 at 5:34 am161Colleen

These are such fun photographs - thanks for sharing with us!!
on 22 May 2009 at 5:37 am162Melissa

I am in love with those throw pillows. I just want to hug them and then put them on my couch.
on 22 May 2009 at 5:57 am163Jessica

Everyone loves the peak you give us into Quilt Market [both via giveaways and your photos!]. You’re an excellent pair of eyes for those of us who can’t go :-).
on 22 May 2009 at 5:58 am164Jessica

Looks like one big fabrigasm to me! What fun!!!
on 22 May 2009 at 5:59 am165Nichole

I am here because of your market photos and report on upcoming designers and fabrics. The giveaway is the cherry on top, so win or not, I’m thrilled to have a peek at market. Thanks so much for sharing!
on 22 May 2009 at 6:16 am166Jamie

dying to win this giveaway– will keep commenting as long as you keep posting!
on 22 May 2009 at 6:16 am167LittleWit

I really love the Della Q display.
on 22 May 2009 at 6:18 am168Lauren

wow - I LOVE the striped solids with pieced pieces! what a great idea… thank you for sharing it!
on 22 May 2009 at 6:22 am169Andrea

Loving the bright colours - again, love the Valori Wells and the DellaQ.
on 22 May 2009 at 6:24 am170Kay

I just love your site. The inspiration is endless!
on 22 May 2009 at 6:43 am171angela

Those silks look beautiful. Thanks again for all the pics!
on 22 May 2009 at 6:44 am172Di

I *love* those striped quilts. I have to try that. Thank you for showing them to us.
on 22 May 2009 at 6:52 am173jennifer

i have to get my hands on some of valori wells fabrics. i’m in heaven! thanks so much for the pictures of her amazingly simple and elegant quilts. i’ve been trying to think of a quilt for my bed that showcases the fabrics i collected over the last year, but keep it crisp and clean. this is perfect.
on 22 May 2009 at 7:25 am174Candice

I love the quilts and fabrics by Valori Wells! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
on 22 May 2009 at 7:34 am175Brooke

I just bought some of Paula Prass’s last collection flights of fancy. It looked nice on the web, but oh my goodness, it is SO LUSH in person. I will have to check out the latest collection as well….
on 22 May 2009 at 7:39 am176Maggie

I love the boys shirt in the Heather Ross fabric. And those striped quilts are beautiful and modern looking.
on 22 May 2009 at 7:46 am177Carrie

I love the white striped quilt! Simple and beautiful. And looks like it wouldn’t kill you to make
on 22 May 2009 at 8:02 am178Abby

I can’t say how excited I am about the zebra and the houndstooth from Michael Miller - I think I’ll have the irrepressable urge to use it in everything. And I love Valorie’s quilts - they’re just stunning! Thank you so much for sharing!
on 22 May 2009 at 8:03 am179elizabeth

i am drooling! … the colors are amazing…i wish i could have been there, thanks for sharing your photos!
on 22 May 2009 at 8:14 am180Nada

i LOVE seeing the booths from QM!
on 22 May 2009 at 8:20 am181Lynette

Wow!! I’m really enjoying the tour of market. Wish I was there.
on 22 May 2009 at 8:32 am182Kristine

I wish I could have gone to the market! The colors are so amazing!
on 22 May 2009 at 8:50 am183Jenny

The Valeri Wells booth was so pretty looking! Love the colors!
on 22 May 2009 at 9:05 am184lissilulu

I love the girls dress with the pastel-y colors and the houndstooth too! :o)
on 22 May 2009 at 9:27 am185lil

thank you for those great pics, Paula’s booth is my all-time favourite and I had to laugh when I read about the “houndstooth”
you know, here in Europe I think this pattern is called “pied de poule”, what means chicken foot
on 22 May 2009 at 9:48 am186Janet

Thank you, thank you for all of the inspiring eye candy. Your pictures are fantastic–one more reason that I love your blog!
on 22 May 2009 at 9:48 am187Regina

I love all these photos. I especially love all the Oliver & S and Heather Ross things.
on 22 May 2009 at 10:09 am188LizzyM

OMG… I am so hoping I get my hands on some of the new HR fabric when you restock the shop. SO beautiful!
on 22 May 2009 at 10:18 am189Raven

Yeah, a giveaway!! Thanks for all the great sales, and the great pics, wish I were there..
I made the mail bag in some echino….everyone loves it and wants one - great pattern
can’t wait for some more far far away in stock
on 22 May 2009 at 10:26 am190Angela

I am enjoying the glimpse at quilt market, thank you for sharing!
on 22 May 2009 at 10:31 am191Angelia

Loving your quilt show “tour”!
on 22 May 2009 at 10:41 am192Anna

I adore those Valori Wells quilts…maybe you could put together some quilt kits for the shop?
on 22 May 2009 at 10:50 am193aSprinkling

I love the black and white pillow with the red bird. Very cute.
on 22 May 2009 at 11:05 am194Heather

I like the Mary Janes, too!
on 22 May 2009 at 11:22 am195Cheryl A

I love seeing all the different posts about Market - such different perspectives.
on 22 May 2009 at 12:15 pm1962hippos

The strip quilts look great. I can’t wait to make one myself.
on 22 May 2009 at 12:32 pm197Amanda

Wow, I just keep wishing I had the chance to attend Quilt Market, myself. All these photos are just amazing.
on 22 May 2009 at 1:42 pm198Sue

Whoa, love the Summer Soiree! Thanks so much for posting the pictures of Market!!
on 22 May 2009 at 1:43 pm199janet

heather ross’ designs are always so adorable! I wish I could have an entire room filled with her stuff!
on 22 May 2009 at 2:13 pm200floribunda

Thanks for the market posts — I love looking at all the new stuff!
on 22 May 2009 at 2:23 pm201Erin

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!
on 22 May 2009 at 6:38 pm202Terri G

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
on 22 May 2009 at 7:33 pm203Catherine

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!
on 22 May 2009 at 11:25 pm204Sivje Parish

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.
on 23 May 2009 at 12:41 am205sarah c

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!
on 23 May 2009 at 2:40 am206Anna

There are just sooo many creative people out there! Thanks agin for sharing!
on 23 May 2009 at 3:22 am207joy

Congratulations on your first year! Thank you for providing sewers with a wonderful website to purchase fabric, and for all the inspiration.
on 23 May 2009 at 3:25 am208Scott

My wife is a huge fan of your fabrics. I would be delighted to win something for her!
on 23 May 2009 at 4:22 am209Lynn

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.
on 23 May 2009 at 7:34 am210linda k

love the giveaway, thank you!!!
on 23 May 2009 at 9:15 am211Jeni

i’m loving the valori wells fabric and quilts!
on 23 May 2009 at 11:41 am212Sally

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!
on 23 May 2009 at 11:55 am213lisap

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!!!
on 23 May 2009 at 3:59 pm214jmbmommy

Great pics….I love the zebra with the florals!
on 23 May 2009 at 5:46 pm215Tara

Quilt Market looks like a BLAST! I’m totally jealous! I can’t wait to see the new fabrics in the stores soon!
on 23 May 2009 at 5:59 pm216Gumbo Lily

I love, love, love the stripey quilts! Simple but splashy! Thanks for sharing.

Jody
on 23 May 2009 at 6:43 pm217Diane

these pictures you got are amazing! I still love your pencil holder pattern too tho’!
on 23 May 2009 at 7:32 pm218Wendy

Loving the updates. Thank you so much for all the great pics. I can’t wait to go shopping
on 23 May 2009 at 8:53 pm219Regina

Wow! Thanks for the pics! Can’t wait to shop for the Valori Wells patterns and fabric.
on 23 May 2009 at 10:29 pm220Jill

The brown stripped quilt, and the red bird pillow? Drool!
on 23 May 2009 at 10:50 pm221tia

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
on 24 May 2009 at 12:22 am222frostedbetty

Beautiful bright bold colors! Love these photos, thanks
on 24 May 2009 at 4:12 am223Liz B

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.
on 24 May 2009 at 4:30 am224Stephanie

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.
on 24 May 2009 at 5:25 am225Karen

Oh and now there is no more quilt show loveliness to admire.
on 24 May 2009 at 8:01 am226Maria

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.
on 24 May 2009 at 10:50 am227Chris

Great photos! My wife really enjoyed them too.
on 24 May 2009 at 1:44 pm228jen

I Love the striped quilt in the third picture! That is going into my idea folder asap.
on 24 May 2009 at 9:35 pm229Robin

Beautiful fabrics, beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing, Kathy!
on 24 May 2009 at 9:35 pm230Mariah

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!
on 25 May 2009 at 1:34 am231Sivje Parish

I just keep peeking back to look at Paula Prass’s nook. I totally love the ottoman and the dress. Love them!
on 25 May 2009 at 1:37 am232Robin

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.
on 25 May 2009 at 8:11 am233Amy @ parkcitygirl

Bari’s fabric/quilt is amazing! Can’t wait to see it in person!
on 26 May 2009 at 3:06 am234Carrie

I wish I could go to a quilt show too! They look amazing!
on 26 May 2009 at 6:39 pm235Sheila

Goodness! I love living vicariously through your Quilt Market week! Thanks for sharing all these terrific pics!