Continuing...

with the Quilt Market Countdown we are at:

#6- Moda

We are so blessed to be working with Moda.  I wake up every morning and thank my lucky stars that we even got the chance.  So, of course, one of the best things for us about Quilt Market will always be Moda.  Their concept this year was "Country Fair"- which totally suits us.  Even though it's "County Fair" around here, we'll still go with it.  Their booth was so cute- so much thought and effort is always put into it.

 
 
 
 

#5- Moda Designers

Speaking of Moda, we are lucky to be one of the designers.  We love to be part of this talented group.  Here are a few booth shots:

Bonnie and Camille's Ruby.  I'm sure about a trillion people can't wait to get their hands on this collection:

 
 

Anne and Anne at Bunny Hill.  Her new line, Puttin' on the Ritz is beautiful.  She even has linen in the collection- I love that!

 

Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister.  These two can put a smile on anyone's face.  Their new line, Amelia is completely fun!

 

Here is Aneela Hoey's space.  I have a secret crush on her new Little Apples collection.  However, it is not so secret.  Everytime I see it, I tell my sister and mom how much I love it.  I think they may be tired of hearing about it, but they love it too!

 

One of our most favorite people is Edyta from Laundry Basket.  She is sweet, funny and extremely talented.  Here she is filming a segment about her products. 

 

On a side note, Edyta and I have something in common.  We are mad at the Gap.  Yes, the store.  What in the world have they done with their clothes?  I am their demographic.  At least I was.  All I want is a cute, simple t-shirt.  Maybe a tank top, hoodie or sweater thrown in from time to time.  I'm really simple.  Don't need a silky shirt, anything chiffon or sparkly- and for the love of all that is precious, I do not need skinny jeans.  Give me back my Gap!  Okay, I'm done.  If anyone has any insight into this, feel free to let me know.

Back to Quilt Market-

I was taking the booth pictures on the last day of market, and unfortunately the battery on my camera died. Which is why I don't have any more booth photos from our Moda friends.  Next time I will be more prepared!

#4- Sandy Klop from American Jane

 

Sandyis a Moda designer that gets her own category.  In fact, she may be the number one reason we like to go to Market.  We always seem to get a booth right by each other, and we laugh the entire time.  I'm not really even sure what we laugh about, but Sandy can always put you in a good mood.  Even some of the sales reps at Moda notice that we are definitely having too good of a time together.

Unfortunately for us, Sandy doesn't have a blog.  She doesn't even read blogs.  She would rather be quilting!  But we can't wait to see her again in Houston.

We have 3 more items on our top ten list- but you will have to wait until Monday.  But I will give you a sneak peek of our number 1 fun thing at market.  It has something to do with this photo:

 

We will let you in on it next week!  Meanwhile, here is a peek of our June Label Crew project, just in time for summer picnics-

 

The bread bag and number tags are actually made with our new "Countdown to Christmas" fabric collection.  We think the red works perfect in the summer, too. We expect our fabric shipment of the collection to arrive next week, so we will have it in time for kits on June 1st.

The number labels have unlimited possibilities, but we thought they would look cute on utensil bags, made with simple paper bags:

 
 
 

For more information about our Label Crew, please click here.

See you Monday!

Comments

[amber]

Great Moda pictures and it was so fun to meet you ladies at Market! Your booth was darling and it was fun to see your smiling faces all the time. Seriously, you guys are so sweet!

Amber Johnson
Gigi's Thimble

[Lori]

Fun labels!

Thank you so much for all the pictures. Even though I wasn't able to attend Quilt Market, your photos put me right in the heart of it.

[Linda in Aus]

Sorry cant help you with the GAP thingy as we dont have any stores here in West Aus. Thanks for sharing the market photos i am loving them and talking of loving the next Label Crew is awesome.

[laura huffman]

oh so fun to see other amazing artists in the same place. will check out Edyta's blog. your label crew kit looks fun. enjoy your weekend.

[Whitney Moss]

Ummm....I am so with you on the Gap! And don't even get me started on the Skinny Jean trend... some bodies (mine included) were just not made for this! (but that sure isn't stopping people!) Recently I've had really good luck with jeans from Express and The Buckle, a bit pricier than the gap, but just as good if not better quality! Love the countdown so far and I can't wait until you share number one!!

[Cathy A]

I think of The Gap as a place for late teens to early 30 year olds. I have no idea if that fits you or not, but I know it no longer fits me.

Moda is an awesome company to buy from!!!

[Elizabeth]

love it all! But wondering if you know anything about that chicken in the foreground of the picture with Sandy in it? Is there a pattern? I think I could make a really cute chicken with Hometown!

[Carol]

Looks like you had a great time, I love your fabric, I am new to this type of sewing, just made clothes and curtains up to now, but into bagmaking at the mo but would love to make a quilt, just don't know where to start. I have purchased a few items from your shop, and the delivery was really speedy, well impressed. Wish I could buy more of your fabric here in the UK.

Hugs Carol xx

[Cheryl]

Back again for more top ten!!! Thanks for sharing more pics seeing Moda is my favorite manufacturer, it's not surprising that these are also some of my favorite designers. i love the quality of Moda fabrics and could even pic it out blindfolded. There's just something about when you touch their fabric, you feel the quality! And I for one am so happy that YOU design for oda because I've said it before and I'll say it again "I LOVE YOUR DESIGNS"! They just speak to me!!! The words, the dots,the stripes, the prints...OK cheryl enough!!!!
As for the Gap, yup they are missing out on my business too. But I've been thinking about their marketing and in tight times...we moms' are the first to stop buying for ourselves and with that said we will always buy for our kids....so...there you go ...it's what the kids want and they'll still get our money.

[madame samm]

Pretty amazing pics if you ask me...still buying your fabric, still purchasing patterns, and still liking you a lot..

[marcella]

I'm loving seeing all these market pictures! So glad you're sharing them.

The Gap lost my heart about two iterations ago when their classic fit went by the wayside for straight and curvy and something else. None of which fit me. I do love J Crew perfect t's. They are perfect for me and long enough that nothing is revealed when bending over or sitting down :-) Haven't found perfect pants in forever. I must have a weird shape.