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.
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!
I’ve really enjoyed “going to market” via blogs. So much talent!
The Paula Prass fabrics and samples are amazing! Wheels are turning for some fall dresses for my daughter.
That Del Hi pillow with the appliqued bird is going into my inspiration binder!
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.
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…
Wow, that quilt with the colorful strips next to the white fabric is amazing!
Hey, Kathy, your photos are gorgeous! They are so crisp and bright! I don’t know that I even see things this well.
Just love the prints by Valori Wells, gorgeous!
I love those quilts. Isn’t it funny how sometimes the simplest patterns are the ones that really catch the eye?
When are you getting the Heather Ross fabrics back in the store?
I absolutely love the Heather Ross princess and the pea fabric! And Paula Prass’ summer soiree looks so colorful and fun!
Please include me in the giveaway as well!
I am such a sucker for everything Heather Ross.
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;)
I love the simplicity of the striped quilts. I have recently started quilting and that looks easy enough, yet can be very effective.
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.
I’m so excited for all the new fabric coming out, thanks for sharing with all of us that didn’t go to Market.
Very hard to pick a favorite in that group of photos!
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!
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…
Thank you for all the pictures of quilt market! It looks so inspiring! I love the Valori Wells items!
all the pictures are great. What wonderful inspiration for those of us who werent able to attend. Thanks.
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!
The quilts are just amazing.
So much inspiration! I can’t keep up with the list of things I want to make!
wow that booth has lots of eye candy. Such fresh colors and patterns
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.
More great pictures of the beautiful quilts/booths!!! Thanks for sharing!!
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!
Love this post….Paula Prass is Awesome. Thanks for all the beauty.
I love the colors in the del hi line. I am excited to see them in your shop. Thank you.
All these new lines are just overwhelming. I may have a suffering bank account soon.
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!
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!
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.:)
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
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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.
Love the zebra and plaid print! How soon til they arrive??
Wow! I love the flowery strippy quilt! I wish I had one for my bed.
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
Loving the strip quilts – simple yet effective
Chris x
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!
Thank you for such an inspirational week. I love all the colour your American designers use.
Thanks you for a glimpse into the world of the quilt market.
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!
Wow, such great pictures. I love all the colors and patterns to the fabrics and designs! Wonderful (O:
Wow, thank you for sharing the Quilt Market. It is such wonderful eyecandy.
ooh love those far far away fabrics!
Wow, these photos and your descriptions are fantastic! Love the sneak peek you are providing all of us! Thank you! -kb