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It’s A Country Fair!
Today is American Jane Day at the Fair… Wait until you see Miss Henny Penny! Lissa Alexander at Moda Fabrics always has creative ideas…she stores them in her head and just pulls them out when she needs one. Amazing talent don’t you think? She came up with the idea of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop and then she thought up all these things for us to do! Thanks Lissa, you are just so smart! We’ve been talking about the Moda Country Fair for the last month around the studio and somehow Chelsea got the idea she was invited to the fair. She’s got these big brown eyes…
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The Beautiful Ones
I’m immediately enticed by applique. I can spot an applique quilt across a stadium (assuming I have my glasses on and I can find a stadium…haven’t been to many but market must be about the size of one!) I saw this quilt the minute I walked in the door…can’t believe I didn’t get a full photo! I think I was too excited about the applique! The flowers were cross-stitched by hand… …and just look at the quilting! Right next to this beauty was this one with the backing painted to match the front… …and the quilting was amazing! Of course this was my favorite because of the subject…enlarge this…
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Raised in the Country
I wasn’t raised in the country, but I sure wish I had been. Something about the early morning fresh air, the sound of chickens and of course those wonderful Country Fairs! That was the theme this market at the Moda booth…Country Fair and what a fair it was! Did you ever win a ribbon at the Country Fair? Moda had lots to share! Come on in, it’s fair time! Get your ticket and you could win a prize! I heard someone won an IPad by spinning that wheel… …and these sock monkeys were pretty darn cute in this adorable Ferris wheel! Dibs on the big monkey in the blue seat!…
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Let’s walk around!
Creativity and inspiration are everywhere at Quilt Market. It’s almost sensory overload! I always come back so inspired, I love it! Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister were right next to us and their booth was FILLED with creativity! Barb said it took 7 yards of fabric to crochet this beautiful headboard for their bed. And what a genius husband that made the actual bed from pipes! Barb and Mary played hopscotch on this darling quilt. Have you ever seen anything so cute? Yes, Barb and Mary are cute too, but I’m talking about the quilt! I’ve admired Christina Strutt of Cabbages and Roses fame forever. She’s written…
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Nighty Night in the Bunny Hill Booth
A sea of white and gray that goes forever. Sounds beautiful doesn’t it? Dream away because arrival at the convention center is never a pretty sight. The sea of white…polyester curtains. The sea of gray…steel poles. Then someone throws in some purple carpet. Sometimes I arrive with a plan for the booth but not this time. We had extra help from Pauline and Pam who I met through blogging! They worked so hard to help us figure out what to do. They held quilts as I stood back and gave the thumbs up or down. They went up and down that ladder too many times to count and we were…
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Spring Quilt Market 2011
Oh my goodness, what a whirlwind the last week has been. I met so many wonderful people and saw so many beautiful quilts. I’m in awe of it all! Hugs, hugs, and more hugs; I think that’s what quilt market is about! Salt Lake City I miss you already, but I have to say it feels good to be home. The greeting committee that met me at the front door today made sure I was covered in wet sloppy kisses in no time at all. I got a hug and a kiss from my husband too, but there’s nothing like dog kisses mixed with a little cat fur! Speaking of…