BACK - back is good!

We have returned from Fall Quilt Market in Houston Texas. Reunited with my children-oh so sweet. Market was great! We made lots of new friends and are shipping patterns out to lots of new places. Forgive my lack of a goodbye and lack of a prompt hello. There was Halloweening to be done-more pictures on that later. But for now, here is a peek at what went down in Houston: Our booth was part of the Michael Miller exhibit this time, which won second place for best booth in it's size! We were snug next to Patty and Paula, who were both enjoying their market debuts. Patty was joined by her wonderful husband Jon and Paula was joined by her wonderful daughter and partner in crime Jennifer. (Who I think I could spend 72 hours straight with and not tire of. HI Jennifer!) I Love fresh flowers. I used to have qualms about spending the money on them seeing how they just die. Not anymore-they make me smile everytime I pass them. I currently have a bunch of sunflowers in the kitchen-oh so sweet. These are some vinyl stickers that I had printed up at our local place. Wow! What a statement and response. We're searching out manufactures to have them mass printed so we can distribute them. Retail and Wholesale. These things take time, but we're working on it! Another new project: Fabric covered metal tubs. I picked them up at Lowes and handed Jessi (who is now my right hand wonder woman and pattern excutive-or studio manager as she prefers) a paint brush, stack of fabric and mod podge. Nice and easy. Another new project: The petals are cut out of foam board available at any craft or framing store. Wrapped up in fabric (ala mod podge) and hot glued together. Easy easy! Look at the beautiful quilt that came by our booth! I didn't get the card or info of the person who made it though? Oh beautiful quilt maker-are you out there? I'd love to give you credit! A few more booth shots: All in all I'd say it was a pretty great market, we're looking forward to Pittsburgh! OH-Miss Bari was there and she's got exciting news as a result. :) And thank you to Caroline for supplying us with a beautiful table to use!

Comments

[Kathleen]

Wow Sandi your booth looked wonderful! Bright colourful and lots of fun- just the way I've always pictured you!

[ellen Crimi-Trent]

congrads on getting second place! Looks like allot of work, all of which I know too well when designing a booth. I am a big fan of foam core and made a picket fence out of it for one of my Surtex booths. I love the fabric covered buckets, I will have to do this with my baby fabric for gifts.

[Amy S.]

Just an idea, not that your mind or email box is not overflowing with them already but just looking at your beautiful fabric gave me the thought that it would make beautiful RIBBON which could add so much POP to SOOO many things!!!! LOVE your prints!

[Megan]

Yeah! It all looks wonderful! Sounds like another successful market for you! :)

[Alice S]

Your booth is so pretty. I could just sit there and be happy surrounded by such pretty colors and objects.

[Joy Turner]

Did you say Pittsburgh? When? Where? I live here and would love to come meet you in person. Oh and I would love to see all your wonderful things!

[Amy @ parkcitygirl]

Love your booth! Everything looks great :)

[Sharon]

Love the pictures of your booth and love the stickers..

[Candy]

Your booth look so nice and cheerful! Congrats on the show.

[patty]

Hey neighbor! Is that my hind side in that top picture? Niiiice! ;)

Oh, I have so much more still to cover about Quilt Market... I'd better get to editing pics! It was so nice hanging out with you and Dustin again! See you in Pittsburgh! :)

patty

[Jaime]

WOW! it all looks so gorgeous!! I just recieved my pattern order from you and I can't wait to try them out! I also just found out we have a common friend!! I blogged about your fabric and my friend Kim Hendricks aka Olive Juice commented saying you are a dear friend, awww! Keep up the gorgeous work, I look at your fabrics on my shelf and drool daily! :D

[Cindy]

Oh my goodness, so PRETTY. I could just move in there and be surrounded by all that gorgeous colour.

[Caroline]

Your booth looks beautiful as always! I am so glad it was a success! I love fresh flowers so much~I wish I had them daily!

[Lisa from celebrate CREATIVITY]

Wonderful looking booth. I've made the fabric covered buckets before and it's such a great and super easy project. These look really cute. Congrats on everything.

[Jennifer Storey]

Hi Sandi,

Thanks for the shout out - I feel the same way! I so enjoyed spending time with you and Dustin in Houston. In fact I went running after the two of you when I realized you left and I didn't get to say goodbye, but you were too far for me to catch you! I'm looking forward to hanging with you again in Pittsburgh.

Jennifer

[katie r]

Beautiful!!

[Tami B.]

What an absolutely delightful booth...sunshine-filled!

[Missy]

Oh Sandi! It looks SO beautiful. I love all the new projects. That foam core project looks like fun. I should do something like that when I do my kids rooms. You're always full of great ideas!
xoxo-
Missy

[Jessica]

You go girl! Take the world by storm. I love your booth. I wish I could have been there to see it.

[Tami]

Soooooo beautiful! Any chance you'll make your way to Orlando??

[Paula]

Yes, we so missed saying goodbye and couldn't get to you fast enough for one last hugathon. Fun memories and let's take Pittsburgh by storm.

[tara]

I saw your flyer at my quilt store and I told the owner she had to carry your patterns. She said she would and I am so excited. She has all your fabric too.
Your booth looks amazing!!

[amylouwho]

Wow!! I love it all. That henna design is so beautiful. I made a skirt out of it for my daughter.

I use one of those metal tubs for my daughter's laundry. I now need to go mod podge some fabric on it. I was getting ready to get rid of it! Thanks for the idea!!

[Jen]

That booth is serious eye candy. I could take hours drooling over all the goodies! NIce work
♥Jen

[Mary]

Sandi! Welcome back! It was so nice to meet you at Market. I can't believe I didn't bother to get a picture with you. :) Maybe next time.