Fall Quilt Market: Eclectic Elements booth

Hello!
I am finally back from my long trip to Texas!  We spent last weekend at Quilt Market setting up and working in the Eclectic Elements booth.  I have so much to share that I have decided to split the post into different parts - Eclectic Elements booth, the Show Floor and the Quilt Show that is in its own a separate hall (with lots of guards ladies wearing white gloves).

First of all, Tim has done a great job over at his blog sharing photos of our booth, so definitely pop over to see them.  I have added a few more photos with added information about the samples and fabrics used.  Enjoy!

We start with a bare bones booth.  This time they put the wallpaper on before we got to the show floor and it was so much easier than last show.  Thank you "Super Dave" for the always making it easy!

 Then the props start flowing in...(no, Mario is not a prop)

 We had two crates that have all the larger items.

 Unpacking, sorting...should we use it? where should it go? do we have room this time?

The Mini Clipboards are super popular.  It seems everyone stops by just to see the display.  This time we had 41 different fabrics - you probably didn't know there were that many!  But yes, there are and they each need to be represented on the wall. 

After a short discussion, Mario puts the clipboards in order and adds the double stick tape.  Richele and I peel off the plastic coating.  Tim hangs them on the wall using a yard stick as his guide.

Next up is the vignettes (our favorite part).  

We try to mix samples with old junk to give the "junk store" vibe we love.  

Pincushion by Richele Christensen

Fabric: Wallflower

 Pieced book cover by Patricia Petty

Fabric: Various Wallflower fabrics + Ticking red

Little jointed bear by Melonie Unger (you can hold him in the palm of your hand)

Fabric: Ledger

 And look at the detail on the pads of his feet...perfect for us.

Small triangle zipper pouch by Richele Christensen

Fabric: Wallflower (spring release)

Ruched Happy Bag by Amy Friend

Fabric: Wallflower Ledger + Botanical

You can find the Ruched Happy Bag pattern by Amy here.

Toddler Dress by Jennifer Powers

McCalls 6781

Fabric: Menagerie + Chambray

 Quilted Tote bag by Amy Friend

Fabric: Multiple Wallflower fabrics + Subway + Symphony 

Might I add that this photo does not do this bag justice - Lets just say that if it I could have taken something home with me it would have been this bag.

Ruched pillow by Amy Friend

Fabric: Various Wallflower fabrics + Subway + Symphony 

You can find the pattern from Amy here.

 Pieced Pillow by Patricia Petty

Fabric: Various Wallflower fabrics + Ticking red + Symphony

 Pieced Bolster Pillow by Patricia Petty

Fabric: Various Wallflower fabric

 Pincushion by Richele Christensen

     Fabric: Wallflower Damask + Menagerie

Richele and I will both be sharing more QM projects on our blogs over the next couple weeks, some with tutorials and some just for inspiration.  In the meantime, I hope you'll be inspired by the samples seen here today!  The second set of eight Wallflower fabrics is shipping now.  If you don't have a local retailer you can call Whim So Doodle (yes, they have a full on fabric store connected to their scrapbooking/art store) #727-827-4911 and they will ship it out to you!

now carry on,
paula