Quilt Market

Last weekend, I had the incredibly wonderful but slightly overwhelming privilege to attend Quilt Market. What Fairy Godmother is waving her magic wand around me right? Well, remember how I finally met Valori? We talked about her new fabric line, Olive Rose, and about Market being in Portland this spring... and she invited me along to help out in her booth. I still can't really believe it—how nice!

I can't even imagine all the details and work that goes into making those booths come alive. Remember dioramas for third-grade book reports? It was like seeing a bunch of those little vignettes and mini-wonderlands—all with a different theme and flair... hard to know where to look and what to touch! Val's booth was divine and you should check her blog for more pictures and details. I just loved being around her and soaking it all in.

You already know about my affection for her tomato pincushions, and another new pattern of Val's is Animal Friends. I love them!

Jamie, Valori and Carolyn

Valori and Carolyn co-authored a fabulous book together that just came out in March called Life Style. It is a must-have for any sewing collection!

Another favorite was Amy's booth. She had covered canvases with fabric (some plain, some patch-worked) out of Midwest Modern and pieced them together, kind of like a wall quilt. Such a great idea for a large space! (I'm thinking I should re-create something like it over my couch...)

She has great new stuff on the horizon. Did you know she is coming out with a tabletop collection from Mikasa? Seriously... you couldn't combine two of my favorite things any better: fabric and dishes!

I could have moved-in to Anna Maria's Drawing Room. The chairs were great and she was so cute and energizing to talk with. I'm really looking forward to her new fabric collections, Drawing Room and Garden Party. And her book.

Also loved meeting Tina Givens. Remember my love for Za Zu? Her new collection, Chloé's Imagination, is equally as whimsical. Tina's blog is awesome too!