Two women with a vision. Cloud9 Fabrics co-founders Michelle Engel Bencsko and Gina Pantastico surrounded by My Happy Garden, their debut collection of organic fabrics.
What a pleasure it was to meet both Michelle and Gina for the first time. Both joyful and excited to be designing and manufacturing their own line. No easy feat by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, it boggles my mind what it would take to do what they’re doing. I wish them tremendous success as they blaze this trail. It definitely helps that their second collection due next spring is just as fabulous as the first!
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The blog giveaway. Leave a comment on any of these Quilt Market posts and you’ll have an entry into the random drawing.
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I created a Quilt Market Fall 2009 set on Flickr to round up all the photos
Such darling prints. I love the pillow.
I love those tiny trees! so cute!!!
This new line is so cute! I’d love to get some!
I love their fabrics -I have those clouds and keep thinking i need more – and the little birds and mushroom stripe are so cute.
I love these prints. They are so cute, without being cheesy or babyish!
I’ve been really impressed with this line, looking forward to the next one!
What fresh, bright, clean fabric this is. Looking forward to seeing it in person!
It is exciting to see all the new designers, prints and especially organics! Thanks for sharing all the news with us!
Thank you so much for taking all the time to post pictures of the Houston Quilt Market! I have been trying to figure out a way to get in as I am not a vender. I just want to see all the beautiful displays. I have a friend that works in the convention center but so far – no dice!
Karen
I really love Michelle’s style. I was so excited when I “discovered” her!
Those organic fabrics are gorgeous!
This fabric is so cute! I will definitely have to put in on my list.
I love these ladies fabric collection. Clean and fresh looking somehow. Thnak you for sharing this with us.
I love these prints! Cute and gorgeous!
Oh, those prints are really beautiful! And organic to boot? Ooooohhh….
Cloud 9 is one of the new companies that I’m most excited about! I love the idea of using organic fabrics, and even though they’re more expensive, it’s worth it for the environment and for ourselves.
These fabrics are gorgeous!
My Happy Garden is the perfect name for that fabric…just looking at it makes me feel happy! Am enjoying all your market posts!
Such pretty fabric!!
I have not heard of Cloud 9 fabrics before. Love their sweet designs and anything that tries to be greener is a good thing too.
I made the claire handbag out of their last line and it turned out fab! I can’t wait for the next line. I am new to quilting and I have been so inpressed at the amazing talent many of the young new designers have! wow it is impressive. Thanks for all your market posts
I keep seeing this fabric around and I really like it. I just might have to get my hands on some soon…and make up a reason to use it! Oh wait. I have a brand new nephew. No excuse needed.
Very sweet collection! It looks like they have a winner!
So many great things to see – thanks for sharing. It sounds like you had a blast. Very intrigued to see what the prize is – would be even better if I won! Thanks for your generosity.
Cheers,
AJ
Extreme talent there. I have some of Michele’s lovely linen from What’s buzzin’ cuzzin’?
I loooove this collection! I can’t wait to see it in person
Cloud Nine is another out of the park winner!! Wow, so much cuteness!
ooh i love that fabric! i’ll have to keep my eye out for this.
I’ve recently heard about Cloud 9 and love their soft and subtle prints!
This collection is fabulous. Is it as soft and lush as it looks?
It’s so nice to have another source for great organic fabrics! The prints are super cute.
I love the colors in this line!
I like that little tree fabric that the outfit is made out if. It is too cute!!
I came across your name and blog via Mary Lou Weidman’s blog where she mentions you. I love Mary Lou (I had the good fortune to be in one of her classes here in South Carolina) and her very positive, creative outlook on life and quilting. So I just had to peek at your blog since she says she is one of your fans. I love it! And those fabrics are to die for! Such fresh, clean prints, so beautifully done! Love the colors used. I’ll be checking out your blog from now on. Great talent!
The book looks fabulous, I’d love to win this one!! The fabrics are beyond gorgeous, so colorful and happy to look at. I rarely win anything but I have my fingers crossed on this giveaway!