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Pat Sloan’s Radio goes to Quilt Market!
I adore Pat Sloan. She’s made the quilting world so much fun by hosting her radio show every week. She brings many different talents into our homes and makes us feel like we’re sitting right there with her! American Patchwork and Quilting is now the sponsor of Pat’s show! Congratulations Pat on such a winning combination! Pat was at International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City this year and I had the honor of being interviewed by her! Click on the photo, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the podcast with my name. You’ll hear me, Kimberly Jolly from Fat Quarter Shop, Sandy Klop of…
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The Newest Love in my Life
Lily arrived on Thursday! Here she is 1 1/2 hours old peeking at the world… I got the call from my son in Germany telling me she had arrived around 5:30 in the morning and I haven’t stopped smiling since! Amazing how much happiness a new granddaughter can bring! Lily won’t remember being 1 1/2 hours old but I’ll never forget! Everything I do lately reminds me of her! Lily is my newest inspiration. Who knows where it will lead? Welcome to the world my sweet little granddaughter! XXXOOO, Your Grandmother :>)
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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…