To Market, To Market and Back again
After a whirlwind visit to my first market, I have returned full of wonderful memories and inspiration. I met the most delightful people, had little sleep and revelled in all the gorgeous new fabrics ready to hit the streets.
Still very exhausted, I thought I would share with you a collection of photos. I am not the best photographer, especially using and iPhone/ipad and bad lighting.
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| Tula Pink |
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| Linda Lum DeBono |
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| Bari J display at the Art Gallery Fabrics booth |
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| Pat Bravo, Jenn, Bari j, Sarah |
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| Kelly with her AG winnings |
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| Kate Spain |
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| Sarah and Santa |
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| AMH Booth |
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| AMH Field Study |
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| Parson Gray (David Butler) with new collection – Seven Wonders |
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| Tula Pink Anchor – Sea Salt |
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| Me and My Sister |
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| Aneela Hoey |
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| Moda Glamping Display |
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| Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr |
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| Cluck Cluck Sew |
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| Melissa Corry and mum from Happy Quilting |
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| Bari, Cara and Julie |
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| Jessica and Angela |
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| Sew Kind of Wonderful |
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| Signed copy of Melody’s new book |
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| Sarah and Jocelyn from Fatquartershop |
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| Pat Bravo |
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| Minick and Simpson |
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| A very tired Sarah Watson amongst her new collection – Luxe in Bloom |
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| The iSewAcademy girls |
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| Lynette Andersen |
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| Michael Miller Booth |
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| Heather (Fiberosity) and Suzy (Szyhomemaker) |
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| Emily Herrick |
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| Kokka |
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| Valori Wells |
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| Anne Sutton Bunny Hill Designs |
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| Deb Strain |
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| Melody Miller |
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| Jemellia hiding behind our very colourful cocktails |
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| Jona (Fabritopia) and Susanne (Craftsy) |
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| Bari J and Suzy |
One of the many highlights of the market was getting to meet Pat Sloan. Stay tuned because you may hear a familiar Aussie voice on her radio show soon.
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| Pat Sloan (Squeeee!) |
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| Alex Veronelli (Mr Aurifil) |
It was wonderful meeting the other contributors to the Sweet Celebration book and participating in the book signings and schoolhouse presentation.
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| Left- April, Natalia,Angela,Aneela, Stephanie,Sherri,Mary,me and Melissa signing the Sweet Celebrations book |
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| Comma by Zen Chic for Moda |
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| Thomas Knauer in a skirt |
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| Cara Wilson (Talknt) and Susanne Woods (Craftsy) |
I had a brief chance to wander through the international quilt exhibition. Wow, breathtaking!
I will be definitely booking for 2013! Can’t wait to see all the lovely and talented people again that make up one of the most enjoyable industries in the world.
9 Comments
Sherri
A wonderful post–you got a lot of wonderful photos! It was so very nice to meet you!
suemac
Great pictures. Looks like you had a great time.
embracingitall
Wow! how amazing meeting all those gorgeous crafty folk. Gald you had a wonderful time. Hope jetlag is not being too unkind to you. Jacinta
Christine M
Quilt market must be the most amazing place to visit. Thanks for sharing some of it with us.
Jessica
Looks like you had a wonderful time! I am only a little green LOL
Samelia's Mum
Fantastic!!
Mom C
Great pictures, great memories. It was a wonderful time! Very nice to meet you. Glad to see you got home safely.
Danielle
Great round-up Jane! Such a lot of quilting celebrities you got to meet
It sounds like a wonderfully inspiring visit. I hope to make it there one day. Xxx
Sarah Watson
Haha, I feel like that's what the Quilt Show was to me. Every day that I ditched the booth and ran through the show, but didn't really soak up that much. Next year, an extra day to actually look at everything! Great wrapup. I might have to steal the picture of me asleep…