I just got home this afternoon from Houston, and even though I’ve been up for quite a long time today because of the time zone change, I wanted to write a quick market post. This will be the first of several posts as I took plenty of pictures this time around! As usual, the Moda booth had a super fun theme–Make a Splash with Moda, and I loved all the nautical details in their booth area (The nautical costumes and entertainment at the Moda dinner were pretty fun, too).
For today’s post I thought it would be fun to share the quilts I pieced that were on display at market. The first one I wanted to see was actually the last one I sewed–the navy version of Camille Roskelley’s Starlight pattern. The picture above is from market, and the one below I borrowed from Camille (thanks, Camille).
This was a super fun quilt to work on (not hard, either–terrific pattern), and I’m thinking about starting another one right away! I could hardly wait to see it in person at market, and I practically made a bee-line for it once the show opened on Saturday morning.
I also made two quilts for my friend Joanna, and I had to go see them in her booth first thing, too. I pieced the Star Struck quilt above (another fun pattern)…
And I pieced Joanna’s Canned Pears quilt as well. Canned Pears was another favorite of mine, and it’s a fun and easy project. From the moment I started making it, I thought the pieced pears were pretty genius.
I also pieced the Sugar Stars quilt for my friend Lori which was in the Gracie Girl booth at Riley Blake! It’s always fun to see the quilts I’ve pieced all quilted and finished up with gorgeous quilting bringing them to life.
I was also able to get a picture of a quilt my friend Sinta pieced using my “Shine” pattern. This quilt was in the Dear Stella booth and used their recent Perrymint collection.
And last but not least…I just had to buy this t-shirt at the airport. I’m actually a native Texan, and hey, I think it’s about time I had a “Texas” shirt to wear around here at home.
Market was an awful lot of fun–it’s just an incredible treat and blessing to be surrounded by the most talented and creative people in the fabric industry. I always feel energized and inspired to come home and create even though I’m absolutely exhausted from several days of a nearly constant diet of beautiful prints, patterns, designs and textures. This time around I was able to meet several quilters I previously knew only from their blogs and Instagram…and you know…they were all just as incredible and nice as I thought they would be. Aren’t quilters the best?!
There are many more photos to come and lots of ideas spinning around over here–be back soon! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Auntie Pami says
Glad you had fun! I really like the navy version of Camille's quit.
Carla says
Wish I could have gone again. Thanks for the pics. All your quilts are beautiful. Love the pears
Andrea says
Thank you for sharing all about market! I would love to go one day, but in the meantime I love reading all about it 🙂
WoolenSails says
I can only imagine how fun it is to go to market and see all the new things. I enjoy seeing photos of quilts and booths from everyone and getting to visit with you.
Debbie
Anita says
Love those quilts! Can't wait to get a pear pattern 🙂
Jayne Honnold says
I've been looking eagerly forward to the various market re-caps. Thank you for being one of the first I've read!
Vickie says
I started your quilt Shine tonight and am loving the way it's turning out. Have fun at market, I'm jealous!
Deb Lindley says
Oh WOW! Thanks for the quick Houston Market re-cap and those quilts are gorgeous!! May have to borrow a couple of those patterns for next spring 😉
~Deb
pandchintz says
I can't believe how much sewing you do for Market – you're so prolific!! Gorgeous quilts!
Judith Blinkenberg says
Thank you for the pictures. I love your quilts, especially the starlight because I am loving the new April Showers coming out. So happy to read it's an easy one.
Thank you again.
Linda Cates says
Thanks for taking the time for this great post. I just love your blog and knew you would have much to share with all of us. You continue to be such a wonderful inspiration!! Get some rest!!!
gailss says
It sounds like you had a great time and thanks for sharing your pics…kind of feel like we were there. Love seeing what is new and what everyone has made.
Thanks
Sally says
Great pictures. I just made your shine quilt and love it.
Can you send me the name of the store you purchased your Texas tshirt at or the name on the tag.
I am from Texas and would love to get one. Thanks
Thimbleanna says
You're amazing Sherri — I don't know how you get all those quilts pieced — you must have warp speed on your machine! Looks like you had a great time — can't wait to see more!!!
Polly says
Thanks so much fr the photos of the quilts! They are all beautiful! I was wondering if you would share how this process all comes into being? Do designers ask you to sew up their designs as a way of testing the pattern? Or just because they are busy and don't have time themselves? Do all designers do this or do some sew up their own designs like the MBS designers do? Just curious about the whole process!?
Joan says
Beautiful pictures! Love everything! Oh my, Canned Pears is a winner. That one will be at the top of my list. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Cottage Quilter says
It sure looks like fun. I've been picking up some of the pictures on Instagram.
Karin says
the quilts are wonderful, but I especially LOVE the canned pears! SO stinkin' cute!!! I'm gonna have to go google that one and see about getting the pattern!
Helen L says
So glad you had a great time at Market!! I love the quilts that you pieced! I'm going to have to get Camille's pattern, and I saw your Pears quilt (wish I had known that you had made it when I saw it!) at PIQF and bought the kit, so I obviously loved that one too!! 😀
Hope you can catch up on your rest and feel refreshed soon!! Thanks for sharing your pics with us! Hugs, H in Healdsburg
Samplings from Spring Creek says
That pear quilt is calling my name–beautiful job
Michelle Jensen says
So cute!! I love your T-shirt. I think maybe you should have one by now 🙂 I love all of your quilts. I especially love the pears. I took a few pictures of that one because it is perfect right? 🙂
Tessa Marie says
You made some beautiful quilts! How wonderful to be able to work and be friends with such talented ladies!! I look forward to reading more about your time at Quilt Market.
SewCalGal says
Perfect piecing, beautiful quilts, fun shopping. Sounds like you had a great time. I look forward to hearing more insights on your quilt market experience.
SewCalGal
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Karen says
Lovely fabrics, patterns, and photos. I can't wait to see the rest of your market posts.
Abby says
So many fun quilts you got to piece! I LOVE the star one from Fig Tree – is that hard? Can't wait to see what Candy packs you got! And Camille's Starlight pattern what fabrics are you going to make yours in?
Michele says
I love to read all about market and I hope to see it myself some day. I can't wait to hear more.
Christine S says
Just love your Shine pattern!
Norm Resko says
Really thank you for posting.All the designer just leave us hanging when they leave,so thank you for sharing photo's. No one else has even been on line.We are all starved for information.