Spring Market is done, and we are home! Lizzy and I both had schoolhouse's, and they went very well. Cake Party was a great success too! If you ever need cakes in the Minneapolis area, I strongly recommend that you visit Grandma's bakery...too delicious! We were able to see so many good friends, and make new ones as well.
City Quilts was well received, I am so happy to say! Lots of kind comments, and best wishes for the book. Have you picked up a copy yet? If so, what do you think? There were two book signings, and we gave away 72 books, which seems huge to me. I was so nervous about the book signing, never having done one before, I thought to myself, "do I need to bring a pen, or does someone supply one". Silly! By the way - they supplied the pens.
Like a proud Mama, I was able to visit many of my quilts around the convention center...here's a few
Below is a quilt that I made for the lovely Michelle and Gina of Cloud 9 fabrics...touching these fabrics will definitely give you an appreciation for organic cottons - so soft and amazing!
Now to the giveaway...everyone is very generous at Market - so of course, this generosity should be passed on to you!
This goodie bag will include Anna Maria's Handmade Beginnings, some fabric, a tote bag or two...lots of fun stuff from market!
How to enter? Leave a comment about something nice...that's it, no hoops to jump through.
The contest will end on 5/30 - everyone is welcome to enter (yes my down under friends, Australia too.)
Okay sweet friends, back to work for me!
Cherri
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Something nice ... today is a holiday (in Canada) and I am at home listening to great music and quilting! Nice day!
Giveaways are always nice too - thank you!
Posted by: Paula | May 24, 2010 at 05:19 PM
Glad you had fun...I would have loved to see some of those quilts in person!
Posted by: Kirsten | May 24, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Welcome home!
My something nice is that my husband will be home in 15 minutes and I'll finally get a break from the kiddos! LOL
Posted by: Cara | May 24, 2010 at 05:23 PM
I would say something that is nice would be to have my husband back home after him being away for a few days.
Posted by: Jen | May 24, 2010 at 05:25 PM
I've definitely put City Quilts on my wish list - too bad I'm not the recipient for a gift-giving holiday until Christmas, it's going to be a long time for this one to make it's way into my hands! Maybe I'll have to treat myself for my half-birthday in August, lol :)
Posted by: ~Michelle~ | May 24, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Oh, I love that quilt! The colors on it are so pretty! I love the design too, great! Welcome home!
Posted by: amy | May 24, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Cherri,what's NICE is your Blog-love reading & keeping up with you! New at quilting & it's like a whole new world opened up to me! Love,Linda
Posted by: Linda | May 24, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Something nice?
My three year old just asked me to teach her how to make a quilt, because her friend Oscar is always chilly.
Posted by: bettycrockerass | May 24, 2010 at 05:39 PM
That quilt is so pretty! Glad you had fun at Market! :)
Posted by: Busty LaRue | May 24, 2010 at 05:42 PM
Oh wow! Something nice...your giveaway! Something else nice...loved your tweets throughout market! So fun...and funny :)
Posted by: Dianne | May 24, 2010 at 05:42 PM
I just finished stippling a quilt! That is VERY nice! Your quilts are LOVELY!!
Posted by: CJ | May 24, 2010 at 05:43 PM
Oh it sounds like everyone had such a wonderful time at market. I haven't seen your book at my local b ook store yet so I might just ha e to but it online
Posted by: susan | May 24, 2010 at 05:46 PM
Something nice: my husband is away for 2 wks and my MIL came to visit for a few days to visit and help out in his absence - we had a great visit and a wonderful time; it was very nice indeed :)
So, did you need to bring a pen to the signing?
Posted by: so we added chickens | May 24, 2010 at 05:47 PM
Something nice is working on a baby quilt for my very first grandchild!
Posted by: Lynn H | May 24, 2010 at 05:48 PM
Your quilts are beautiful! Very inspirational for a brand new quilter.
Posted by: Tracey | May 24, 2010 at 05:48 PM
I love the delicate colors. I never win but I did enjoy the pictures. Thanks oodles!
Posted by: Dallas | May 24, 2010 at 05:52 PM
I bet market was exciting! Wish I could go :)
Posted by: Rene | May 24, 2010 at 05:53 PM
Your quilts inspire me!
Posted by: Kimmy G | May 24, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Glad you had fun at Market Cherri, and so glad to know City Quilts was well received! You already know I love the book :)
Posted by: Sarah | May 24, 2010 at 05:58 PM
so jealous of all the fun you had- i'm hoping to make it to houston in november now that i'm living in texas- if only i could figure out how to get into the trade show days....!!! thanks for the sweet giveaway! one of these days i'm convinced i'll win something on a blog! {crosses fingers}
Posted by: courtney | May 24, 2010 at 05:59 PM
I'm canning up a storm today, filling my pantry with yums for the winter (even though summer is fast approaching.) I feel like a squirrel gathering my nuts!
Posted by: Emily {Creative Chicks} | May 24, 2010 at 06:00 PM
I would just die to go to market! I love seeing everyone's photos when they get home.
Posted by: Andy | May 24, 2010 at 06:01 PM
The quilt you made for Michelle and Gina is beautiful. The pattern is amazing.
Posted by: Joanna | May 24, 2010 at 06:07 PM
Congrats on a successful market!!!
Posted by: Ruth | May 24, 2010 at 06:07 PM
I've been looking for your book but have not spotted it yet! Will surely grab one when I find it, the quilts are lovely!
Posted by: Ellyn | May 24, 2010 at 06:08 PM
Something nice...sitting on my deck with a glass of wine on a lovely spring evening and being inspired by pictures from quilt market.
Posted by: Lindsey | May 24, 2010 at 06:11 PM
Well done on publishing your book and great you enjoyed the market. Love your quilts. Something nice is the sun shining, happy children, a good cup of coffee, a yummy slice, great friends, a good book and a quilt to sew. Enjoy.
Posted by: anne | May 24, 2010 at 06:12 PM
I am going to have to get your book. I'm loving your quilts. I just found your blog and it is quite the inspiration. It's NICE of you to share so much of yourself.
Posted by: Kerri Kowal | May 24, 2010 at 06:15 PM
that quilt is amazing! i love your work and desings! thanks for the giveaway, it sounds yummy!
Posted by: rosamaria | May 24, 2010 at 06:15 PM
Well done on the book! What's nice? Date night at home with hubby: Celtics, Red Sox and banana splits. Life is good. Oh yeah, a little fiber playing will be done, too.
Posted by: Paula in NH | May 24, 2010 at 06:16 PM
Nice is a completed quilt! Hurrah!
Posted by: eadaoine | May 24, 2010 at 06:27 PM
My husband made molasses cookies yesterday. I would say that is really nice!
Posted by: Mary P | May 24, 2010 at 06:27 PM
It finally quit raining here and the sun is shining. That is really nice, since it has been so cold here most of the month. Beautiful quilts. Winona
Posted by: Winona | May 24, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Something nice - sharing time with my friends. Having the freedom to sew when I want to. Cuddling new little Grandson. And best of all having the most incredible husband.
Posted by: Marilyn | May 24, 2010 at 06:29 PM
All weekend long I have drooled over pictures and reading about Market- thank you!! I was starting to get that feeling-you know.... like I had actually been to Market too...except for the fact that my Market bag is empty ;o(... SO thanks for the chance to fill it!! Your give away sounds wonderful!!
Take care! And thanks for the chance!!
Paulette
Posted by: paulette doyle | May 24, 2010 at 06:32 PM
That Kona Solids quilt is amazing, LOVE IT! I may have to copy the entire thing! : ) Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Kim M. | May 24, 2010 at 06:35 PM
Well - this giveaway is nice, and you're nice, and here's a nice story:
The way I found you and Lizzie is from my sister, who met Lizzie right before she graduated at the student art sale where they both went to school!
Posted by: Leigh | May 24, 2010 at 06:38 PM
Something nice? My 4 month old is sleeping and I just sent my 20 month old chasing his dad. We've already finished dinner and I'm going to do some sewing this evening. I love your blog! :)
Posted by: kama | May 24, 2010 at 06:40 PM
Is the giveaway open to your Aussie friends downunder. Something nice would be to win this prize I never win anything. I would be over the moon if I won. Love your quilts and blog. Take care Carol
Posted by: Carol | May 24, 2010 at 06:45 PM
Something nice? Today was a beautiful day! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Anya | May 24, 2010 at 06:47 PM
Congratulations on the new book.
Can't wait to get my copy.
Something nice? Cookies and Cream Ice-cream!!! (Of course)
Posted by: Andi | May 24, 2010 at 06:50 PM
I saw your quilts at market and took photos of several of them. They are lovely!!!
Posted by: Amandajean | May 24, 2010 at 06:52 PM
What's nice is: those 2 quilts pictured and your awesome giveaways.
Posted by: Ruthie | May 24, 2010 at 06:52 PM
Congratulations on a successful market trip! Love the quilts!
Posted by: Jocelyn | May 24, 2010 at 06:52 PM
I am always drawn to quilts made from your patterns. I love the clean, simple lines and bold colors. Keep writing those patterns!
Posted by: Sandi | May 24, 2010 at 06:54 PM
I loved meeting you at market and getting my own copy of your book signed!!! (you're on my blog) Thank you thank you.
Posted by: Jen Eskridge | May 24, 2010 at 06:57 PM
I love looking at your quilts for inspiration! :) I am hoping to finish my 7th quilt of the year tomorrow! Yay! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Mama Mel | May 24, 2010 at 07:08 PM
I love the quilt in the Kona Cottons display!
Posted by: Ellen in Texas | May 24, 2010 at 07:17 PM
I have to pick only one thing... hmmm my flowers are blooming, love them and I got to quilt today! Love your book and I am so looking forward to getting it!!
Posted by: Jackie | May 24, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Very pretty quilt. Would have been great to see in person. Something nice is I have 8 of teaching left until it is summer vacation :)
Posted by: Jenniffier | May 24, 2010 at 07:27 PM