I’ve been sitting here staring at the wordpress editor, trying to figure out what to write about Quilt Market.
First, I feel like I should apologize. I kinda failed at Quilt Market. I have pretty much nothing to show you as far as new fabric lines coming out, other than this one kinda blurry picture of Jeni Baker’s new line, Nordika. I didn’t even bring a real camera, I just had my phone. I think I explored a grand total of 8 booths.
I actually went because I was volunteering in Heather Ross’s booth (who was there promoting her new line Briar Rose), so I spent most of my time hanging out at the Windham Fabrics area. And y’know, with Heather Ross, which was about as awesome as it sounds. It was really incredible to see her give so much time and focus to everyone who stopped by to talk to her. We did make sure to take a few moments and take goofy pictures though!
I did get to know Carrie Bloomston (SUCH Designs) and see her new line COLLAGE, which has a fantastic purple print in it that I want a whole bunch of. Listening to her talk about her designs was very inspiring! She mentioned that transitioning from artist to fabric designer was humbling, because she was now creating something akin to paint; things that other people use to create. It’s a fun line full of texty goodness, so you all know I’m a big fan!
I also got to spend time with Allison Harris (Cluck Cluck Sew) and see her new fabric line, Wallflowers. (After asking her if the fabric was a new Bonnie & Camille line, because I’m totally smooth like that.) The line is very sweet and feminine, but has a few bold punches as well (yes! more navy!) and has a vine print that I particularly love. She also gave me a couple of patterns that I’ve been eyeing for a while, and I can’t wait to try them out!
Overall, it was an amazing, overwhelming, tiring, and incredible experience. And like most of these events, was awesome because of the people there. I could babble about the whole thing for a long time, but I don’t want to bore you all. So I think I’ll just wrap up by saying that I really hope I get a chance to go again in the future!
-Anne
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Look at you and HR BFFS for ever.
Haha not quite. 🙂 I’d settle for friend, though!
There will be tons of booth pictures floating around blogland so hanging out sounds like a good call. I vote for a second and third installment of babble – and more stories about being so smooth, love it.
Oh man, I’m such a dork. You know there’s lotsa stories of me being “smooth”. I will babble to you next time I see you! 😀 Although I think in retrospect, a lot of the stories are kinda boring. 🙂
Love the babbling, I am so surprised you didn’t have your own booth, next year, heh!
I wish! 🙂 Although I’m not sure what I’d show.. Maybe I’ll design some fabric so I can have a booth!
It was wonderful to meet you AND OF COURSE Heather. what a great experience all around!
Yay! It was wonderful meeting you as well! And your shirt was amazing. 😀 I’m sure you saw that Heather even shared it on her facebook!
r u wearing an octopus necklace?!?
Yes!! I love that necklace. 😀
It was great meeting you Anne! You made me smile every time I got a chance to come by the booth! Thanks for sharing your pics!!
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It was great meeting you as well!! 😀 I’m jealous that you got to participate in Sample Spree, especially from the inside. 🙂 Are you or Allison thinking of going to Houston for Fall Market? I might do the Long Beach one since it’s pretty close to us.