Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Quilt Market - Eclectic Elements

Hello everyone! Glad to be back home again after spending the 5 days at quilt market (trade show) in Houston, TX.  Tim will be reviewing our booth on his blog, so I thought I would concentrate on what I saw at the show. 
We walked to the hall where we started began unpacking two large crates.  It was super cold in the hall (the polar opposite to the last show) so we just kept moving fast, to stay warm.  In the down time, some people may have been using the large shipping crates as a house.  Always a good time working with these two.
We participated in Schoolhouse, which is where the designer presents his or her new collection to a group of attendees.  We quickly set up a display of items from the booth.
Tim gave a short presentation about the Eclectic Elements Brand and afterward people could come up and see the samples and ask questions. We also had a giveaway, which ALWAYS makes people happy!
After Schoolhouse was over, we were back down on the trade show floor to place samples and finish the details of our booth. 
Some of us were sporting the free giveaway glasses from Schoolhouse, but I won't name any names.
And finally we were done for the day.
 


I thought I could share with you a tiny portion of the Show Floor and some of the surrounding booths.  Amy Butler was directly behind our booth...wow, the color and pattern was amazing.

 Amy Butler

 Heather Bailey

 Anna Maria Horner
Loved this prize ribbon quilt in the Anna Maria Horner booth.
Felt, felt, felt...swoon
The next three photos are from Art Gallery Fabrics.  Always great displays!



Cotton+Steel
 Bespoke
 Birch Fabrics - Always fresh and vibrant!
I did not write down the name of this booth but I believe these are Kokka fabrics, a company from Japan that produces organic fabric.  Their prints were modern with super fun images.
Alexander Henry

The Quilt Hall
Next to the trade show there is a huge (and I mean really huge) hall where the quilts are hung for viewing.  Richele and I walked around the hall for about 1 1/2 hours trying to take in as much as we could in the time we had.  The centerpiece of the room was a display of red and white (or cream) quilts that had to have been 24 tall.  It was amazing to stand under it, which you needed to do since the quilts were hanging back to back.  It was absolutely breathtaking.
You can only photograph a portion of the quilts in the main hall, so I picked a few from the 100's and 100's of quilts to show you here.  I photographed the information that was given about each quilt and have reproduced the words here.  The information, history and thought process is my favorite part of the quilt hall.  One could literally spends hours upon hours looking and reading.  I think I might have needed to rent one of those motorized wheelchairs so I could just move along slowly and read as I went.  Richele and I decided we would probably just end up running into each other or knock over a wall of quilts.  
I know the photos will never do the quilts justice, so forgive the photography and enjoy...
Le Chapman
by Marie-Francoise Gregoire
France
"I saw this unfinished quilt, dated 1829, by Elizabeth Chapman in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.  The paper templates for the English method of piecing were still there.  I realised this work by hand using a multitude of different fabrics, many of which were reproductions."
 Log Cabin Chevrone
by Marie-Josephe Veteau
France

"This is the most American of blocks, whose popularity has not declined in the last 150 years.  But, in Scotland and Ireland, the block was used in 1820.  By playing with the construction of the blocks, one realises effects of shade, perspective, ans geometric figures."

 Hexagones, Hexagones
Quand tu Nous Tiens!
by Cecile Lacoste
France 
"Inspired by an American quilt made by Maria Hester in 1830, this pattern of hexagons is also known as a Honeycomb Mosaic.  The pattern for it was published in the American Girl's book.  The hexagon was the first pattern printed int he USA.  The first recorded work using the hexagon in America is 1817.  In England the use of hexagons date back to 1801.  The was a strong tendency in America to follow the English fashion.  Maria died in 1831 and the quilt was never finished.  Cecile, touched by this story, was inspired to make this magnificent interpretation of the quilt."


I wanted to show you this modern quilt because it was made by Amy Friend who creates samples for our booth.  I have never know someone who has had a quilt placed in this show so it was a nice surprise to see her name.  Congratulations Amy!
Melon Ice
by Amy Friend
"This quilt is foundation pieces with solids and supersized blocks to create a bold geometric design with clean lines.  Depending on how you look at this quilt, secondary patterns emerge.  The quilting is done in concentric circles, beginning at the lower right of the quilt's center to soften the geometric look."

Chasing Bubbles
Hiroko Miyama and Masanobu Miyama
Japan
"I find that soap bubbles are so colorful...they are a rainbow color, not white or transparent.  The dark colored watermill behind the bubbles was designed to make the bubbles more beautiful.  It was quite challenging to stitch the watermill.  The girls, dogs, and bubbles were all appliqued by using my original precision applique technique."

Snow Flowers
by Susan Stewart
Kansas, USA
"I resumed work on the quilt too soon after a tragic event.  When nearly finished, I discovered that I had made a mistake involving scissors.  It spent several months in a trash bag in a corner, and I spent several more months fixing the mistake, but I am pleased with the results"

Road to Roseland
by Megumi Mizuno
Japan
"There lives a princess in everyone's heart.  The light the princess emits connects people together, making them one.  To awaken the sleeping princess locked up in the castle of thorns, four princes set out on a journey." 

On this Winter Day
by Nancy Prince and Linda French
Florida, USA
"This quilt allows me the opportunity to step back in time to another, and perhaps simpler, way of life.  Approximately 75,000 yards of thread and seven million stitches created the thread-painted designs.  All lifelike designs were done in free-motion.  The quilt was completed of a seven-year period and took approximately 2,000hours to complete."
For anyone in the Houston area, the "to the trade" portion in now closed and The International Quilt Festival, which is open to the public, begins tonight, Oct 29 and runs trough November 2nd.  The "trade" hall where we were set up, is now being changed over to retail space where attendees can purchase patterns, fabrics and vintage items.  You can also take classes related to the industry.  So if you are interested in seeing the huge quilt hall or attending festival, now is the time to do it.  If not, then mark Oct 29-Nov 1st 2015 on your calendar to see what next year will bring!

If you do make your way to Houston this weekend (or any weekend) - stop in at "The Cafe" at the Hilton Americas next door to the convention center for this dessert - Tres Leches.  Seriously one of the best desserts I have ever had.  The moist round cake is sitting in a pool of creme anglaise (thin custard).  Praying it stays on the menu till October 2015 when we will be back again.

Giveaway
the giveaway is closed
If you are interested in using the Frameworks Courtyard die to re-create this little purse made by Richele, I have the kit to do it!  In fact, I have three!
The kit comes with the Frameworks Courtyard die, Phoomph and 2 pieces of fabric.  Richele also wrote a blog post showing how she did it.  You can check that out here
If you are interested in winning one of the three kits, please leave a comment on this post by Oct 31st.  I will pick three winners on Saturday, Nov 1st.  Good luck everyone!

now carry on,
paula

146 comments:

  1. Paula, All I can say is WOW. Thank you for sharing so much of the show. It was great to see the different designers and you all did an amazing job on your booth. I loved the stories that you included with the individual quilts.

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  2. WOWSA! That must be inspirational for the paper crafting mind as well as the fabric end of stuff...so many fabulous colors! Off to see Richelle's tutorial now! TFS!

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  3. Thanks for all the gorgeous pictures! I would love to be able to attend that show!

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  4. Wow the bar just keeps being raised! THe artistry that has gone into these quilts is mind blowing. As a textile & mixed media artist, I really love seeing what people are doing and how the industry is growing. Amazing!

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  5. What an amazing show...pure delight! Thanks for inviting us in by sharing your pics. I love fabric and Tim's is no exception. He has come up with some amazing designs. Thanks for the chance to win one of the kits. Oh, and thanks for making me now crave that insanely delicious looking dessert! Hahaha!

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  6. Hard to believe the last two quilts were made from fabric, it is an incredible art! Paint is hard enough to do a picture in where you can change a shade or shape, doing it with fabric blows my mind!

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  7. Thanks for sharing your photos and words about the show. It looks fabulous! I would love to win one of the kits to get my mojo going again. Thanks for the chance!

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  8. The colours and designs are fabulous !! Thanks for sharing some of your experience !!

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  9. The pillow on Tim's blog totally sucked me in - I was thinking wow, what great fabric to do that with, but THEN I saw how easy it was and thought - WOW I could actually do that. A finished pillow would look PERFECT on my new sofa. You know, in case that helps pick your winners. (tee hee). Thanks for the great pictures.

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  10. I used to quilt a lot, now not so much. Traveling the show through your eyes was stupendous! And probably saved me lots of $ because I know I'd be broke after seeing all this loveliness in person! Would love to win a kit to make my own little purse; thank you for the opportunity to do so! I have visions of quilt patterns filling my head - oh my!

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  11. Oh, what a surprise to be reading this and then see my quilt! You are so sweet. Thank you. I am glad that the show went well for you!

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  12. Wonderful post,amazing creations! For me to win this giveaway would be an opportunity to really learn to sew !!!! Fingers crossed !!! Thank you for the chance!!

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  13. you always have the best reviews. thanks Paula! that's a great give away and i know it will go to a good home! (mine would be great..... lol)

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  14. Oh my word I am just blown away by the pictures! I LOVE,LOVE to see all that wonderful fabric and inspiration. Thanks for sharing I love it.

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  15. I have only recently learned how much goes into making a quilt..a simple quilt..i so can not imagine the hours and hours and HOURS worth of love in all these beautiful colourful pieces of art!!! thank you for sharing so much with us. I can't wait to browse back through again and again to take it all in. one question if you don't mind.. is that a yoga mat bag hanging from the ladder?? if so brilliant, if not an idea has been dropped!

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  16. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful quilts and some of the history behind them. I would love to see them in person someday.

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  17. Amazing pictures,amazing quilts! Makes me miss my grandmother, I cherish every quilt she made me and my daughter! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  18. WOW! Y'all had a great-looking booth--gorgeous quilt--and I am completely blown away by the quilts that you photographed. I cannot imagine the patience it takes to make the ones that look like photographs and scenes. It boggles my mind. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  19. Amazing show! We don't have anything near us in the north east of Scotland anymore sadly! Love the kit so it's great to have a chance to win....fingers crossed :-)

    Sally

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  20. What an awesome report of the show! Thank you so much for sharing. I'd love to have the kit - thanks for the opportunity!

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  21. Those samples are amazing ... love the prints on those pillows, the quilts are amazing and love, love ,love your sharing !!!

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  22. Amazing, would love to attend the show one day, I love how you added the history or the story to each quilt. I always love hearing how a piece of art was inspired.
    Michelle

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  23. Thank you so much for sharing your photos and the stories as well Paula! Such amazing pieces of art, I can't even imagine taking on a project like these beautiful quilts!

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  24. What a wonderful show it must have been - thank you for sharing your interesting photos

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  25. Wow what a display of amazing quilts - oh how I wish I could have been there

    As a consolation prize it would be brilliant to win one of those brilliant kits :):)

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  26. Great pictures! Love how you used the die for the cathedral windows!

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  27. it looks like a real cool show (and a lot of work too!)
    that Van Gogh booth is amazing, thanks for sharing your pics.

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  28. Thanks for showing so many cool things! Hope you have a good time wish I was there too!

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  29. Lots of inspiration here, many thanks! Very clever use of the die.

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  30. The quilts are absolutely gorgeous, can you imagine a million stitches?

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  31. I so enjoyed seeing the quilts from the show. What an amazing display of artistry! Thanks for sharing. Would love to win one of those kits!

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  32. My goodness! I'm not familiar with the 'fabric' side of TH at all but this post has really caught my interest. What amazing stalls and creations not only from Eclectic Elements but from so many other brands previously unknown to me. As for those photos from the Quilt Hall - wowsers, how mindblowingly fabulous! There's a whole 'fabric' world out there I need to explore! Thanks so much Paula for all the info and for chance to win too!! Nicola x

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  33. Wow, so much talent! Looks like an amazing show!

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  34. Fabulous! I love all the quilts--and oodles of fabrics. Sounds like you had an amazing time.

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  35. Thanks for showing some of those amazing quilts! Oh My! The Mill and the Snow Scene ones just blow me away! Thanks for giving away a kit. i saw the front panel instructions on Tim's blog and I think even I could give that a go if I had the right tools.

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  36. Oh yes, I am very much interested in winning that prize! Fabric is another addiction along with paper arts and vintage treasures. Looks like a fun project, and thank you for all your fab pictures you shared of your Houston trip. Donna Jean Anderson.

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  37. Would give up my sewing/craft room to be with you all! Have fun for me!

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  38. Thanks for your thorough post on the quilt show. People's handwork is incredible, and I have several new fabrics to add to my wish list now!

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  39. Thanks for sharing all those wonderful photos of the amazing creations. Love the photos of Mario modelling too.

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  40. Beautiful! I would love to win one of these kits, thanks so much for the chance. Cricutrookie at AOL dot com ( no caps )

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  41. Wow! My mom is an avid quilter and tries to travel to as many shows as she can. She would have loved to have been there! Thanks so much for the photos, I am forwarding her the link. And yes, we would love to win a kit! Thanks!

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  42. Thank you for sharing so many pictures of the beautiful quilts. I have always wanted to go to the Houston show, but never have made it. I have been quilting for about 30 years and never knew that you could use Tim's dies for fabric! How perfect! My mind is spinning! I would love to win one of the kits and try it for my self!

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  43. It appears that you had a wonderful time at the market. I would love to be picked to win the goodies. Thanks for giving us a virtual peek!

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  44. I'm blown away by some of those quilts. Thanks for a chance to win one of those fabulous kits.

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  45. Just loved "going to the quilt show" with you. I absolutely adore the rosette pillow. And with T!m's fabric line...who could ask for anything more!!!

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  46. Hi Paula, all that fabric and so little time!! lol Oh how I wish I were in Houston, oh well maybe next year! Thanks for sharing the fun with us! Love ya' Patricia B

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  47. Love the fabric on the purse. Great design. Thanks for the opportunity to win a kit.

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  48. Great pictures of amazing work. Not sure which I think sounds more wonderful - winning a kit or a big ole bite of that dessert. Will be in Houson in March. I will have to check on it then. Love all of your work and your explanation of techniques are so helpful.

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  49. Wow Paula! What a feast for the eyes your post was! The photos on what you saw were all filled with such yumminess!! My favorites are Art Fabrics and Birch fabrics and of course the picture of dessert!! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty for those of us who were not able to be there! ")

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  50. Everything looks amazing! Makes me want to get some fabric out :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  51. Thank you for the tour of the quilts! They are fabulous♥

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  52. I am in awe-thanks for sharing the photos! It also looked like you had some wonderful fun!

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  53. Wow, what great shots of Quilt Market! One day I WILL go to the show! My daughters and I have been wanting to make it to Houston the week of the Quilt Show for years. LOVE the designs with Eclectic Elements. I would love to win the kit, but if not, the die is going on my wish list for both fabric and paper crafts! I have an Eclectic Elements charm pack that needs to be made into something wonderful! :)

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  54. Wow, thanks for the tour of the Quilt Market. Such beautiful makes by so many talented peeps. Anything by Richelle is awesome! The little kit looks wonderful.
    Thanks for the posts!

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  55. what a lovely venue! pick me, pick me!

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  56. I am hoping to make it next year! Would love to win the kit almost as much as I would live to win the finished project!

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  57. I've always wanted to attend Quilt Market, so thanks for taking us there through your blog. I can imagine how incredibly overwhelming and inspiring it must all be!

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  58. That is so cool! It is amazing what creative people can make!

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  59. so lovely! amazing quilts especially Japanese!

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  60. The booth looked great and WOW those quilts. I would love to have seen them in person. They are amazing!

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  61. Beautiful fabrics and awesome projects created with them. The quilts are gorgeous and if I lived closer I would definitely go see them in person.

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  62. Gorgeous pics of the different quilts and styled booths.

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  63. Wow! Thank you for sharing all this amazing eye candy! Looks like you had some fun there, too, eh? That Mario! Those fabrics are all amazing, and I can only imagine how difficult it would be to take it all in...so having your photos to focus on is truly a treat! Thanks for sharing, and yes! I would love to win that kit; what a fun project to make!

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  64. I am really hoping to learn to sew this year-it is on my goal list.... The stand at the show looked so amazing and those quilts are out of this world!!!

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  65. Wow, the quilts are amazing! The patience and dedication involved in some of these is beyond my imagination. Thanks for sharing!

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  66. I was born in Houston and my mom's a quilter... I know she misses the show there, it's amazing! Thank you for sharing your pictures, and the purse looks absolutely adorable!

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  67. my mind is whirling with ideas ..love seeing all that you posted..thanks for sharing ..i would love to win this kit!!!!

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  69. I would Be thrilled to win your Techniques Purse Kit.
    Thank you Paula for sharing these pictures and background stories.
    I found it verry interesting.

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  70. Haven't been to the quilt festival in years. Always impressive, so much loveliness and shopping! Would love to win one of these kits.

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  71. Thanks so much for that wonderful look at the show. I know people who go every year but have never seen such good photos of the quilts!

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  72. Great pictures of the quilt market. I would love to have 1 of these kits. The purse is simply stunning. Thanks for the giveaway.

    janie.mccombs@yahoo.com

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  73. Oh my..it is amazing what can be done with fabric! I so loved the chair and totes and wall hangings and pillows and...and...everything in Tim's booth. Such talented people on the design team. I had no idea there were kits and would love to win one. Thank you for sharing the quilt show pictures.

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  74. I really need to learn how to quilt. It's on my bucket list. What a beautiful show. I wonder if I could schedule a trip to see my sister in TX next October and head down to Houston for a few days....hmmmm. Would LOVE to see this show. Thanks for sharing Paula (and for the chance to win!).

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  75. I have always dreamed of going to this show but, at this late stage in my life, it is unlikely to happen. BUT your great photos gave me a peek in the door and I thank you for that. "Chasing Bubbles" is absolutely jaw dropping! I must Google this quilt/fabric/fiber/thread artist. Calling her a quilter just doesn't seem enough.

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  76. Your both looked wonderful,as usual! Mario is such a cutie. :) I'd surely love to win one of these kits.Is it at all possible to purchase the "Elements" catalog from the show?I see it has a bunch of awesome project ideas.Just wondering.Thanks so much.

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  77. Wonderful post. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for the nice giveaway.

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  78. I would love that kit! So inspired by your tour of the show. Those quilts are amazing!

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  79. Fabulous photos! Just love the little purse - and so excited that I JUST met Richele when she taught in Maryland 2 weekend ago. Now I just have one of YOUR classes on my "bucket list"! Now over to Tim's blog to see the booth photos!

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  80. What gorgeous sights!!! Thank you so much for taking us on a little peek through the show! Just a WOW!!!

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  81. Thanks for giving us a tour - wonderful photos! There were some amazing artists on display there!

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  82. Wow I wish I had been with you at market it would be so awesome to see all the quilts and fabric in person:) Thanks for the chance to win a cute prize!!

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  83. I must be living under a rock as I had no idea that you could cut fabric with the Sizzix...would love to win the kit to try it out! Beautiful quilts at the show which take such patience and talent!

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  84. What a cute project! I had no idea I could cut fabric with my Sizzix machine - I used to quilt but stayed away for the ones that required cutting out too many pieces because my pieces never seemed to fit back together. Who knew! Need to break out the sewing machine again and give it a try!

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  85. Thank you for sharing all the great quilts and fabrics. I just retired and started quilting. It's opened up another new world of fun for the long winters in Alaska. Would love to win a kit. Thanks so much. Linda from Alaska

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  86. Thank you for walking us through the quilt show; the pieces you show here are exquisite! Thank you for an opportunity to win the frameworks purse kit_I think I would gift a purse to each of my sisters... :D

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  87. Wow. Thank you for sharing your photos. i can only imagine the awe of standing in front of those quilts first-hand. Thank for the opportunity to win. my email is sandmstarke (at) comcast (dot net).

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  88. I would LOVE to make the purse. I actually have everything except the die.
    Love the projects. The quilts floored me, especially "Chasing Bubbles". WOW!

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  89. I tingle with joy when I see the many fabrics and uses for fabrics. You have done an awesome job covering the show. Thanks for sharing!

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  90. OMG! WOW! I'm glad that you shared your pics of the show this year with us, Paula! Those beautiful quilts in the Quilt Hall--Gorgeous!! It would take all of my willpower to not rip one of those quilts down to snuggle with!! LOL!! :) Works of art, every one!! Thanks for giving us a chance to win this wonderful kit!! What a joy it would be to win this kit to learn how to sew something totally cool & useful!! :) :) Thanks again, Paula!! XOXO-Shari T.

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  91. Thank you for the great show review...I especially enjoyed the quilt close-ups and the fact that you took the time to include the descriptions...got me all inspired! I have been to quilt market in Houston and it is an overwhelming experience...but I loved it.

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  92. Awesome displays and pics! The Quilt Market looks fabulous!
    Love the little purse kit! Looks like a very fun project! Thanks for the opportunity to win a kit!

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  93. Thanks for sharing your photos of the quilt show! The quilts are amazing! So is Richelle's cathedral window technique. Love it!

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  94. Love the quilt show review, almost as good as being there, including that mouth watering dessert!

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  95. O my goodness how amazing is that show...I wish it would come over to the UK. Thanks so much for sharing all the photos and also offering such fab candy too

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  96. Oh what a luck you had, that market was so inspiring, thanks for sharing it with us! By the way the Tim booth looked the best ;-)

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  97. Wow, it looks like such an amazing event!! Your pictures are beautiful!! I would love to try the faux Cathedral window technique!! Thanks for a chance to win :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  98. Your pictures were inspiring Would love to give it a go

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  99. Wow thanks for the great pictures!! I love love love that eclectic elements quilt the very most...now I'm on a hint to find out more about it :) thanks for the chance to win!

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  100. Thanks for sharing all of those beautiful photos. I love the red/white quilts from the quilt hall. Thanks also for the chance to win

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  101. Thanks soooo much for sharing your beautiful and inspiring photos from the show. If I could step into each photo for a closer look, I surely would! I loved reading the information you included with each quilt photo from the quilt hall, too! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  102. I have got to put Quilt Market on my bucket list .Your photos are fantastic and I can just imagine walking and drooling over everything and being able to put faces to so many big names! I'd love to win one of these kits! Thanks!

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  103. I love love love this kit! It is so BEAUTIFUL and I would love to make it!

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  104. Thanks for the great photos. I wish I could have been there in person. I would love to win a kit. it would make a great gift for someone special.

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  105. Wow the quilts are just stunning! Thank you for sharing with us all!

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  106. Wow the quilts are just stunning! Thank you for sharing with us all!

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  107. I would love to win a kit! Thanks for a chance to win. The quilts and pillows everyone made were beautiful.

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  108. Please forgive me if this is my 2nd post. I don't see my first one. I'm in awe of the fabric artists creations. Thank you so much for letting us wander through the show through your photos and descriptions. Thank you, also, for a chance to win Richele's cute Frameworks purse kit.

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  109. Wow you guys looked like you had so much fun!!! The pictorial tour of the show is inspiring and amazing. Thanks so much Paula

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  110. Thanks for the pictures, Paula. You always take us where we would like to be!

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  111. I live so close to the George R. Brown Convention Center and missed this. I'm bummed. Thank you for the beautiful pictures. And I love the purse Richelle made. How stinkin' creative is that! Thanks Paula!

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  112. Thank you for showing some of the beautiful quilts; simply breathtaking! sarah@forrussia.org

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  113. Love the pictures of the show. I've been before … it's wonderful. Wish I went when Tim was there. … and this purse! So clever. Just love it.

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  114. Paula, your booth is glamorous. Thank you for the up front and personal pics of Fall Quilt Market, You're an ace photographer too. I feel like I'm there thru your pics.
    Hmmm glad someone got his free glasses:)
    Thank you so much for the giveaway, it's so so generous.

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  115. I am dying to work with Tim's fabric but have not found it locally. Would love to win this great kit!!

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  116. Love the pictures from the Quilt Market. I would love to go someday. Guess I should add it to my bucket list. Would love to win the kit. Thanks for sharing.
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  117. Paula, your photographs have convinced me to check out the quilt show - it simply looks amazing! Thanks for sharing your view of the Market and the dessert!! Cheers, Cathy

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  118. Ohhh - I loved this post! Thanks so much for sharing all these things about Quilt Market - everything from the beautiful quilts to the scrumptious dessert. And thanks for the chance to win this kit. What fun!

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  119. Wow Paula! What an amazing post full of sew many gorgeous quilts and projects! I feel like I died and went to quilt lovers Heaven! :) Thanks for sharing your adventure!

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  120. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful pics from the Houston IQF. I am sure you all are overflowing with inspiration and project ideas. I sure do want to attend next year. Looking forward to seeing project ideas and tutorials for this wonderful new Eclectic Element Collection. I'm in love.

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  121. WOW!! this post is over the top ***fantastic***! the pictures are incredible, descriptions are unreal, totally loaded w/information & a post that requires a coffee or 2, while you go thru several times; thank you so much for sharing!

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  122. So much beauty, inspiration, talent and artistry all in one place. Amazing. And the hours spent creating these masterpieces, just incredible. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  123. Thank you for sharing photos of the quilt show. It was breathtaking!

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  124. so nice to read the stories about those quilts :) And thnx for the chance to win :)

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  125. Oh wow - your photographs are fantastic. Thanks for taking us along with you. Heck yeah, I'd love to win - wouldn't that just be the greatest Halloween treat ever!?!

    SuZeQ

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  126. The quilts look wonderful. Thank you for sharing
    Alison

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  127. Absolutely gorgeous. I think I have to learn to better use my sewing machine so I can make a quilt.

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  128. What an awesome show! Beautiful quilts!

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  129. It was fun to see the market from your perspective!

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  130. Have been following the quilt market events & drooling! LOVE all the fabric & ideas! Thank you so much!
    Lee Ann Parrish

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  131. Oh how I wish I could be at the Houston Quilt Market! Thanks for sharing all the pictures and especially bringing back goodies to share. That is so thoughtful :)

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  132. I got so many great ideas from your post of the event....what a wonderful gift pack...I would so love to win it! Fingers Crossed!!

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  133. Wow! Thank you for posting some amazing projects and for your generous kit! Would absolutely love to get my hands on it....hee hee hee! Hope we see you at the Island in San Jose soon.

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  134. thanks for this fantastic prize, is amazing!

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  135. What an amazing array of quilts! Paula, thanks for posting all these photos.
    I saw that chair I've been drooling over again in the photos of Tims booth. Can anyone tell me how much yardage I'd need to have that done?

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    1. Judy it would depend on the chair. Our fabric is also a cotton, not really meant for upholstery so the fabric would have to be lined with a muslin.

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    2. Paula, thank you for taking the time to reply and for your advice. Big hug.

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  136. What an amazing quilt show - loved all your photos & write-ups! Thanks so much for the chance to win such a wonderful prize!!!

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  137. I can't believe I have only just found you!! - Quilting AND Crafting!! I somehow feel will not see the light of day for the next few weeks as I sit here cozied up in the damp autumn weather reading all your postings...for the last few years.....!

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  138. The little purse is so adorable . I would love to be able to try the techniques. All the projects in the booth are great!

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  139. Breathtaking creations at the quilt show. I am blown away just by the photos. Love the cathedral window method using Tim's fabric. Imagine some cushions for home. Thanks for the chance to win Debbie Adams

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  140. The photos are amazing - the colors so vivid and the booths a marvel. Thanks for sharing - it made me feel as though I was there!

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  141. I've always wanted to go to this show. Thanks for the chance at the kit. Love the look.

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  142. Thanks for the pictures and writings about the quilts. I so wish I could have been there. Awesome.

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  143. WOW. I love all the pictures and the inclusion of the creators descriptions. That is a detail many people do not include and is a very good way to help those that could not attend see a bit more of the show.

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