Back to the countdown of our 10 Fun Things at Market.
#9- Our Booth
I'm almost tempted to not post these photos because I'm a little embarassed. I didn't take my big, nice camera (which is one of my most treasured possessions). I'm always afraid I will lose it, so I thought I could get by with my little Canon Rebel. Well, I think it rebelled against me, because the photos are pretty bad. We had spotlights in our booth which made horrible shadows, and getting the right exposure was almost impossible. Anyway, here it is:
We had everyone sign our "Hometown Apron" and we made sure it included the hometown of everyone who signed. At the end of the show, we gave it away to a store so they could hang it with their Hometown fabric in August. Oh- we also gave away the blue Hometown button to all of our booth visitors.
Here are a few closeups:
Okay, enough with the booth. I can't take those photos anymore. Next year the little Rebel is staying home.
#8- Cute Little Business Cards
I know, business cards. Hundreds of new fabric lines, literally thousands of new patterns and I am totally impressed with business cards. But these are really cute and so very clever. The girls at the Quilt Barn gave us these:
There were a group of them, and they each had a card that resembled themselves. Well, I'm not sure if it resembled them all that much, but it was the thought that counts!
#7- Hanging Out With Really Cool People
Like Vanessa Christenson. Yep, she is as cool as she looks. Here she is with another fun person- Julie from Jaybird Quilts.
We also got to do a Schoolhouse session with Vanessa. We both had a project in the Moda Bake Shop book, Fresh Fabric Treats. Shockingly, Vanessa's project is my favorite in the book (I'm being sarcastic about the shockingly part).
We have lots more to share, but I've been sitting at this computer a little too long! See you tomorrow.
OK, I just spotted a framed print with quilting words in the suitcase, below the Hometwon circles. Love it! Hope it's going into your shop. Love the charms too -- hope more of those are being made for your "shop" 'cause I'd love some of those too. This could be one of my favorite collections.
Posted by: Ann s | Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 05:02 PM
will be back for the rest of the countdown. looks like fun was had by all.
Posted by: laura huffman | Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Regardless of your photos, the booth looked gorgeous. I can't wait to get my hands on Hometown!!
Posted by: Maggie G | Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 08:13 AM
Your pictures were fine and the booth looks very festive!!
Posted by: LoriD | Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 07:43 AM
I'm enjoying your count down! Looks like you had a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Dorian | Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 05:53 AM
What is the name of that Jelly Roll?
gasuski@mac.com. Really appreciate the photos.
Posted by: ga447 | Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 04:21 AM
dude yeah i'm so cool that i can't even iron my quilt for it to be unveiled...such a dork.
i wish we could live near each other so we could be friends all year long...not in little spurts, but then again, i might get on your nerves after a week...maybe it's a good thing we only see each other at market, hence i can still be considered "cool" ;)
Posted by: vanessa | Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 12:15 AM
You have the sweetest little stuffed house. I love it. the doors are sweet too. and the pok-a-dot ruffle, yummy! thanks for sharing all the goodness for those of us who had to stay home. Janita
Posted by: janita | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 09:26 PM
When and where can we get those quilt patterns? I'm in love with the yacht club flag one!
Posted by: Paige | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 09:26 PM
love how the doors turned out in your booth!
Posted by: Kelly O. | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 09:04 PM
oops! so excited I can't type. should be quiltinggranna!
Posted by: Carol Campbell | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 07:39 PM
I am doing a countdown until that pattern for the adorable house pincushion comes out as well as the fabric so I can make one...or two....or an entire village. It is just the cutest thing I have seen in ages. Every friend of mine (who sews at all) just may be getting one for birthday or Christmas....IF it is not too hard to make! love it! whoever came up with that pattern deserves a giant hug!
quitinggranna
Posted by: Carol Campbell | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Your booth was awesome! It was lots of fun to finally meet you! :)
Posted by: Natalia-Piece N Quilt | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 07:16 PM
It was great to see you at Market!! I love that photo that you got of V & me... too cute!! :-)
Posted by: julie | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 06:51 PM
You are too critical of yourself and your photos. I loved seeing them...gives a real feel for what I can do with this fabric when I get my hot little hands on it. Sometimes I think i should open a business just so I can go to Quilt Market...it ALWAYS looks like sooooooo much fun. Love you doing a top 10 it gives us something to look forward to over the next few days. (See I knew i couldn't stay away!!!!!!)
Posted by: Cheryl | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 06:29 PM