August show and tell

First of all, I want to thank all of you who left me some really wonderful comments last month.   To tell you I appreciated them would be an understatement.   I just wasn't sure if people are even reading blogs much anymore.  I know I am not as diligent about keeping up as I used to be.   Anyway, thank you so much and I promise to continue blogging...at least with show and tell.  

So, here we go for August.   We had company last week so didn't think I'd be going to Woolies, but at the last minute the family's plans changed and I was able to go.  Needless to say, I was rushing to get there and forgot my own show and tell, so will save that for next month.  

Leslie made this little cutie.   Once again, she's hiding behind her creation.   I'm gonna sneak a picture of her sometime when she's not looking.  LOL

Nancy made this from a pattern by Bonnie Sullivan of All through the Night.   

Her kitty's name is Magic.   

Sue brought this one but she couldn't remember the pattern name. 

Jean continues with these blocks.  

You can check out the previous blog posts for other ones she's been working on.

Mari made this one.  

She thinks it's a Kim Diehl pattern but couldn't remember the name. 

And this one was inspired by a Kansas Troubles pattern.  

Check out the little houses in the centers of the stars.  

This is the pattern, so you can see how much she changed it up.   

That's all for August.  

Our prolific Sandy wasn't there to show us her finishes, so I'm sure September will be quite a show. 

So, if you made it this far, you can see there are two Buttermilk Basin patterns in the next photo.  Well, the generous Stacy West sent me these to give away to you.   How sweet is that?  

All I need from you is a question answered.   How do you organize all your patterns?  By designer?  Type of medium?  Seasonal?    I'm looking for some ideas to help me out.   When I'm looking for a pattern that I'm sure I have, I have to look everywhere.  There has to be a solution to this madness.  

(Be sure to leave your email address if you know you are a "no reply" commenter.)   

So, I'll pick two winners on Tuesday the 6th!  (US only, please) 

Happy Labor Day weekend to all of you in the USA.

To all the rest, enjoy your weekend.  

Hugs, Anne

   

On with the show

I'm sorry this is taking so long to get through.  First, I didn't realize I took so many pictures, and second, as you all well know, I'm not the best at "timely" blogging.  So, you might want to just consider all these pictures as a giant quilt show of new projects.

Here we go!

First up, Bunny Hill Designs.   I went to market to help out my friend, Anne, and we had a great time.   Here's what her booth looked like.

Check out these darling little wool pillows.

This is her new Block of the Month called Pumpkinville.   This version is done in cottons.

And Pumpkin Hollow is done in wools.   They are both adorable.

And these pillows and wall hangings are all done in wool.   So soft and pretty for a little one.

Here's Lynne Hagemeier of Kansas Troubles Quilters.  

I love the warmth of her booth.    Check out all the gorgeous patterns.

So inviting.

Here are Alma Adams and Barb Allen of Blackbird Designs.  Their booth was next to ours so we got to chat quite a bit.    I also sat next to Alma at the Moda dinner party and we had a blast.  

Their beautiful designs are always among my favorites.

This next booth belongs to Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts.   Every time I went by her booth to get a photo of her, she was incredibly busy signing her new book.

The intricacy of her designs just overwhelms me.  So many tiny little pieces.  

The blue and white fabric is part of Deb Strain's newest line of fabric.    Her company is Saltbox Illustrations and she is the creative genius behind all the darling greeting cards, calendars, gift certificates and note pads that I'm sure you've all seen.  

Fig Tree's booth is always a fun one to see.   I love how Joanna did 2 versions of the star quilt.  The one with the dark background is just stunning.   I always like seeing the same quilt made with different fabrics.  

The booth was filled with tons of new goodies.

I had so many pictures of the Moda designers that I'll just continue the post tomorrow.  

See you then.

Hugs, Anne

Quilt Market–the people

First:  Janet update

She is out of ICU and her blood readings are showing positive changes.  She is awake at times and continues to make progress.   She still has a long way to go but the doctors feel she is on the right path.   Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.   Keep em up!

On to the wonderfully talented designers.

Whose feet and cute pattern do these belong to?

Why it’s Lynette Anderson and her cute hubby Vince.  The slipper pattern was a huge hit.

Brenda Riddle from Acorn Quilts and Gifts with her new quilt based on a cross-stitch sampler.  It’s darling.  Wouldn’t it look cute in wool?

Barri Sue Gaudet of Bareroots Designs showing off her new book.

Close up of that cute quilt above the book.

Cute holiday projects.

Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles.

Check out the border of this quilt.  So many pieces, so little time!

Sandy Klop of American Jane

Karla Eisenach and her darling daughter Lisa with Sweetwater.

Sisters – Kathy Schmitz and Bonnie Sullivan (All Through the Night).

They took a trip to France together and were so inspired it led to a book collaboration.  It’s filled with beautiful photos and projects.

And here is Joyce from Geoff’s Mom patterns.  She has some really wonderful new patterns.

Her new Block of the Month.

And this darling pillow that I just have to put on my list of projects.

Wool sheep and embroidery.

Cute table topper.

Deb Strain of Saltbox Illustrations.   We had a fun dinner with her and her hubby one night.  (her coat dress matched her booth colors – cute)

Mary and Barb of Me and My Sister Designs.  They were also at the same dinner and are so funny. They tell the best stories that always make us laugh till we cry.

Barb and Alma of Blackbird Designs.

I still have tons more pictures, so I’ll see ya soon.

Hugs, Anne

Fall Quilt Market

I told you I’d be back.  Thanks to all of you who stopped by to say “hi”.  It means a lot that you didn’t give up on me. 

Well, another Quilt Market has come and gone.  Sometimes it feels like a blur.  This year even more so because it was just Anne and me there handling the duties.   I didn’t get very many pictures because we never really got a chance to get out of the booth.   Here are some pictures of the booth and the quilts of Bunny Hill.

Anne’s newest fabric collection is called Lily and Will II and it is done in the most luscious colors of aqua and yellow.

While I haven’t been sewing for myself much, I did make these quilts for Anne. This first one is called “Cape Cod Baby”. 

Next up… “B is for Baby”

And… “The More the Merrier”

I also did all the machine applique on “The Night before Christmas”.  Cute new Block of the Month, huh?

I also made another color variation of “The More the Merrier” for the Moda booth.   I got so tickled seeing it displayed there.  Wow….I made a quilt that’s hanging at Moda!  That’s Bob, Lissa, and Diane.  Bob and Diane are married Moda reps who I met when I worked at Sew Many Quilts here in Bend.   Lissa is the genius Marketing Director for Moda.  They are all so cute!

Look who our next door neighbor was. Alma Allen of Blackbird Designs!!!  I’d say we were in good company, wouldn’t you?  Her booth won 1st place for a single booth.   I wish you could have seen her laying on the floor during set up, with her nail gun putting the walls together for the booth.  Barb was only there the opening day.  She had to go back to work.  Boo Hiss work!

Our neighbors on the other side were the hilarious Barb and Mary of “Me and my Sister” designs.  We had so much fun with them.

Our section was loaded with such talented designers like Laurie and Polly of Minnick and Simpson.

Kate Spain with her new line of fabric, “Central Park”.  Check out the darling plates on the table.  They are made using Kate’s designs and sold at Crate and Barrel.  She also designs greeting cards that are sold at Target.  Quite a talented young lady.  And…she’s as nice as she is talented.

Another special and talented designer is Deb Strain.   I’m always excited to see what new paper products she’s come out with.

Check out Jan Patek with her friend and helper Jenny.   They were having such a good time.   You would have thought it was Halloween or something! LOL

More pictures of her booth.   These are all so “my” style.   I wanted to move in.

This is Sandy Klop of “American Jane”.  I’ve known her since my California days.  She’s the best!

And here’s Kathy Schmitz with her wonderful stitchery designs.   I met her for the first time at Spring Market and she’s the kind of person who makes you feel like you’ve known her your whole life.  Such a sweetie.

And, winner of 2nd place, single booth, was Karla Eisenach of “Sweetwater”.  This was the first time I had met her but one night when we went to dinner with her I discovered that she used to be the brains behind “Farmyard Creations” quilts and doll patterns.  I was so excited because I think I still have all her patterns!  From Farmyard Creations, she went into scrapbook paper design with her daughters and now with Moda and fabric designs.  A very creative family there!

Then…anyone who knows me, knows how much I love Lynn Hagmeier’s Kansas Troubles fabric and patterns.   Her booth always feels like home to me.   This year was no exception with her new  “Perennials”  fabric.   I picked up a fat pack at Sample Spree and it’s just as wonderful as all her other lines.  

It was so good to see Mary (Mary’s Cottage Quilts) along with her friend, Val.  They are always such fun.  Don’t you just love Mary’s smile?   And her quilts too, of course.

And, last but not least, I quickly grabbed my camera when I walked past Buggy Barn’s newest creation.   The quilt is called “Farm Fresh” and I just fell in love with it.  

So, that’s it for another Quilt Market.  It’s so much work but so much fun.  So much creativity under one roof. It never ceases to amaze me!

On another note, Linda is having a giveaway.   It’s an Accuquilt GO!   Go on over there and enter to win.   Those little machines were huge at Market.  

So, if you made it to the end…congratulations.    Whew…this blogging thing is tiring.  Just Kidding. 

See ya later.