This is my first time to go to market and it is literally jaw-dropping!
Here are my six favorites from quilt market in St. Louis!
So I walk in, prepared, ready to take on the quilting world and figure it out. I take three steps inside the auditorium and promptly forget my name. My biggest ideas seem pint-size. Make that pea-sized!
Tula’s booth speaks for itself. Very professionally done, so the colorful artwork makes up for the lesser displays.
Initially, I visit all the booths, getting a feel for how market works. It seems the larger names and established companies prefer the inner sections.
Simple Simon and Company
Next in my quilt market favorites, is the booth shown above featuring their new line of fabric, “Just Add Sugar”. Due to the lighting in the auditorium, this photo doesn’t do this booth justice. So much work and detail went into this display that is hard to capture in a photo. For instance, this booth smelled delightfully of lemons!
Lori Holt’s Bee in My Bonnet
Lori’s blog was one of my first experiences with reading quilting blogs. I especially admire her consistency in colorations and design. I don’t recall an entire booth, but seeing this quilt up close was fun enough!
Next up was the “bag guy” at Shannon Fabrics. There are lots of freebies and fun stuff at market. I loved the Llama!
I could stand in her booth all day…just trying to soak up some Laura Heine magic! She designs spectacular quilts by combining interesting fabrics by collage.
Notice the almost wild combination of fabrics in Phoebee’s background? I think I gained the courage to combine them by standing in Laura’s booth!
Learn more about Phoebee and the start of using both sides of fabric HERE.
Pretty by Hand
Soft and delicate, this booth is a pleasant and calming place to be. A new designer, Kristyne is friendly and encouraging.
To conclude, there are so many fabulous booths, it is hard to choose a favorite! Please keep in mind that the lighting of the convention center doesn’t do these pics justice! I encourage you to check out the websites of these companies (click the pictures for links) and see their beautiful work. And if market is ever near you, GO! You’ll be glad you did!:)
Enjoy your quilting journey!
