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 really love seeing all the new fabrics and products as you saw them.
Loving the new Paula Prass line!!! So bright, vibrant and fun!
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.
Your photos are so good. What a festival of color and pattern. Thanks for sharing.
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!
oh wow, now i´m inspired
thank you
Thanks for sharing all of the wonderful booths. So fun!
Everyone of your market posts are awesome. I am so jealous.
Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)
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.
I wish I was rich…I would buy all of these fabrics and sew all day!
These are such fun photographs – thanks for sharing with us!!
I am in love with those throw pillows. I just want to hug them and then put them on my couch.
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
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Looks like one big fabrigasm to me! What fun!!!
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!
dying to win this giveaway– will keep commenting as long as you keep posting!
I really love the Della Q display.
wow – I LOVE the striped solids with pieced pieces! what a great idea… thank you for sharing it!
Loving the bright colours – again, love the Valori Wells and the DellaQ.
I just love your site. The inspiration is endless!
Those silks look beautiful. Thanks again for all the pics!
I *love* those striped quilts. I have to try that. Thank you for showing them to us.
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.
I love the quilts and fabrics by Valori Wells! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
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….
I love the boys shirt in the Heather Ross fabric. And those striped quilts are beautiful and modern looking.
I love the white striped quilt! Simple and beautiful. And looks like it wouldn’t kill you to make
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!
i am drooling! … the colors are amazing…i wish i could have been there, thanks for sharing your photos!
i LOVE seeing the booths from QM!
Wow!! I’m really enjoying the tour of market. Wish I was there.
I wish I could have gone to the market! The colors are so amazing!
The Valeri Wells booth was so pretty looking! Love the colors!
I love the girls dress with the pastel-y colors and the houndstooth too!
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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
Thank you, thank you for all of the inspiring eye candy. Your pictures are fantastic–one more reason that I love your blog!
I love all these photos. I especially love all the Oliver & S and Heather Ross things.
OMG… I am so hoping I get my hands on some of the new HR fabric when you restock the shop. SO beautiful!
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
I am enjoying the glimpse at quilt market, thank you for sharing!
Loving your quilt show “tour”!
I adore those Valori Wells quilts…maybe you could put together some quilt kits for the shop?
I love the black and white pillow with the red bird. Very cute.
I like the Mary Janes, too!
I love seeing all the different posts about Market – such different perspectives.
The strip quilts look great. I can’t wait to make one myself.
Wow, I just keep wishing I had the chance to attend Quilt Market, myself. All these photos are just amazing.
Whoa, love the Summer Soiree! Thanks so much for posting the pictures of Market!!
heather ross’ designs are always so adorable! I wish I could have an entire room filled with her stuff!
Thanks for the market posts — I love looking at all the new stuff!