Quilt Market Update (and not one single photo)

Hi Friends,

Market was a crazy/busy 4 days of business and fun!  In fact I was so busy I forgot my camera every single day.  No one should be in such a hurry that they forget their camera.  Lizzy was kind enough to take a few photos for me, so as soon as I have them, I'll be sure to post. 

Here's a run down of some of our events...

• Friday evening Fabric 2.0 party atop the Hilton.  Caroline Devoy is too fun, with a wicked sense of humor - my kind of girl!  There were all kinds of quilty/blogging celebs there, but I was too much of a nervous Nelly to introduce myself, so I entertained Ashlee and Julie  with my fine drawing skills (if you've ever seen my artistic renderings - you know this was meant to amuse them only)

• Friday evening - a few hours later; Lizzy, Ashlee, Julie and I helped at the Andover table for sample spree.  Holy cow what a frenzied, fast paced exchange of fabric and money.  It was a lot of fun to see everyone so excited, and in such a happy mood.  The line to get into sample spree was so long; and the line to get to the Moda table seemed never ending.

• Saturday - Market officially began!  Thank goodness for Ashlee - she has been home for the last month to assist me in getting ready for Market.  She has sewn, cut & ironed fabric, cooked, cleaned, whatever was necessary she has done.  We had lots of appointments on Saturday and Ashlee kept me on target, and on-time to every one. 

• Besides the appointments, I had to check on all of my quilts at their various locations.  Five quilts at Robert Kaufman, two quilts at Andover, and City News at Brewers booth.  Plus, Robert Kaufman has recreated I Do with their new Hot Blossom fabric line.  It looks really good in the fall colors they selected. 

• Sunday - Lizzy was interviewed by the wonderful Annie Smith for her podcast Quilting Stash.  Lizzy and Ashlee shared their musical talents by singing for Annie, and I even got to say a few words - my first interview!  We will post a link as soon as the interview is available. 

• A couple of other cool things that happened...first of all - we got to meet Jay McCarrol of Project Runway fame...what a sweet, down to earth guy!  We were able to visit with Laura Nownes & Diana McClun; who along with Dale Fleming last year helped Lizzy's fabric dreams become a reality.  We also were able to spend a few minutes with Heather Bailey, and Laura Gunn; Pam Kitty Morning & Elizabeth Scott, as well as Gina from Quilter's Buzz.  I finally worked up the nerve to introduce myself to Jane Sassaman - she was so kind, and gracious.  Another sweet, gentle soul we met was Jenean Morrison who has a fabric line with FreeSpirit.  Annie Smith introduced us to Mark Lipinski, only to find out that one of his favorite restaurants is Pappasito's in our little town of Humble, Texas.  Oh, and I only made a bit of a fool of myself when I blurted out to Katie Pasquini "I love your work, you are a great inspiration to me".  What a goober  I am, I should be locked up, and not allowed to ride in elevators with famous people.

• Okay, last but not least - Florin - the new quilt I introduced you to here will be in an upcoming issue of Quick Quilts Magazine, and all of my quilts featured in Robert Kaufman's Kona Cotton display are going to be on TV in Portland, Oregon on November 4th.  My quilts are going to be on TV...how fun is that? 

Well my friends, that was Fall Market 2008.  Sorry about the lack of photos, as soon as I beg/borrow/steal some, I'll post them right here!

Cherri

Comments

[amy]

Oh yes, pics please of all of your quilts! So glad you had a fab time - and Jay McCarroll, oh my gosh, I love him! I am jealous I missed out on that and seeing you too! So glad to hear all your busy news!

[SW]

It was wonderful to meet you and yours at Market. Looking forward to seeing more of you!

[Joan]

What a marathon--but it does sound like fun. Congrats on all the quilts. You're amazing.