I just returned from the International Quilt Market in Houston and am so excited about all I saw. There was so much to see and I want to share some of my favorite things as well as some of the fabulous quilts on display.
Friday night before Market began, I went to the Fabric 2.0 Meet and Great event, which was packed with people networking and just plain ol’ having a great time. To my surprise, my name was called for the first door prize (so I now I have to stop saying I never win anything)!
I won a half gallon jar of beautiful woven ribbons from JCaroline Creative and a book from Stash Books. I am thrilled with my prize and can’t wait to use the ribbons. Thanks Caroline!!
The next morning I took a fun class on surface design using Amazing Angelina, paint sticks and foils from Embellishment Village. I made this leaf design using the Amazing Angelina and a rubber stamp. I look forward to using all of these techniques from class for new projects.
One of the booths that captivated me was Woolylady. I have always loved hooking rugs and love the designs and wool that was in their booth as well as their colors.
Another booth that I just adored was Handbehg Felts with so many wonderful felted items. The colors made the booth pop and I loved the decorated dress form centerpiece made with packaging. The skirt was made with bags of felt balls and the tubes from paper towels. My picture doesn’t do it justice.
There were several book signings with so many new books out. I was delighted to see Kathy Davis who was signing her book Scatterjoy in the Free Spirit Fabric booth. Her new fabric line is behind us and is really gorgeous.
And here are some of the fabulous quilts from the quilt exhibits – all works of art.
Caddy and Cakes Quilt by Janet Fogg of Lake Oswego, OR.
Circle of Life: Hibiscus Christmas by Heidi Lund of Bremerton, WA
Crocus by Maggie Weiss of Evanston, IL
I love this one because I have a black cat – Look Out for Scout by Penny Sander of Arlington, MA
Spring is Just Around the Corner by Saradean Hallman of West Columbia, SC.
I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my pictures. I will post more tomorrow for Part 2 with more booths and quilts. So please check back!
Phyllis
