Wednesday, May 20, 2009

SPRING 2009 QUILT MARKET: PART ONE


For those of you who didn't make it to Spring 2009 Quilt Market or didn't make it over to my neck of the woods in the huge convention center, welcome to my humble booth. Today I will concentrate on the booth, then I'll do the gloriously amazing people next. How self-centered is that? Hugely, I admit, but also the first few of a hundred + pics on my camera.

I was given a 4x8 space this time, so instead of cramming it full, I chose to have a patchwork theme to represent the 40 new fabrics in the Summer Soiree Collection for Michael Miller. I can handle busy in a clean, organized kinda way, ya know? So here it is.

The ottoman is just a reflection of some fabrics in my new line and actually includes strike-offs (not the real deal) since I didn't have fabrics til the last minute. My man made this ottoman for ME and ultimately our family room! If I can figure out a way to come up with cool ottoman legs I'd love to provide an ottoman tutorial for you all. I love the big chunky balled legs and couldn't find them anywhere. I actually bought an ottoman and took the legs off to use on my own version, I was that desperate!! Anyone have some big, fat, round, layered ball legs (and not our own, my ladies) please let me know.

Next in the booth is this collage I made with various florals and base prints from the new Summer Soiree Collection with a bit of vintage lace encased in an IKEA frame. My inspiration came from the arrangement Kathy Miller sent me when I destroyed my arm/shoulder immediately after signing on w/MMF. All I know is that after such a severe break, I could only hope for some mobility. Dr's kept referring to my break as "bad; really bad". It is now my personal miracle. Seriously, I sign my name, paint and draw from the same arm that was totally not connected. What can I say? I still am amazed that planes can fly.


Here is my Oh Jackie! handbag that is soon to be a pattern. I have been refused entrance until I hand over the bag. Hope the pattern is hugely popular and available. Hows that for optimism?


A settee pillow. Yes, I will make this available. Do I lose sleep for nothing? Soon, very soon.

These are belts rolled on a cake plate. If you just buy them to wear these will make for a very pretty waistline!

This is a quilt that was within the MMF area. Hope the quilt pattern is available thru MMF.

32 comments:

  1. L O V E the purse!!!! I cannot wait for the pattern - hope it's coming up soon :) What a gorgeous booth. Your sense of style is wonderful.

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  2. Everything looks amazing Paula.
    That purse is pure style!

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  3. I can't wait to get my hands on that glorious fabric.

    And thank God for miracles!

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  4. I love what you've done with the ikea frame! You've given me sooooo many ideas! Can't wait till I can get my hands on your new line

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  5. Just delicious! LOVE Oh Jackie. Those colors are stunning.

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  6. Paula, Your booth is absolutely gorgeous - love all the colours, so fresh looking.

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  7. sometimes simple says it best...your booth speaks volumes!
    What a beautiful setup!

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  8. Oh my gosh...everything is absolutely gorgeous...the purse is FAB and the artwork is just gorgeous. I could totally see my sewing room/guest room decked out in all that gorgeous fabric with the artwork to match.

    You are so amazingly talented! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to get my hands on the patterns!

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  9. I'm generally amazed that planes can fly, toilets can flush and my Pfaff has a built in walking foot. Life is so good!

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  10. Wow Paula! How did I miss your booth? It is wondeful! You put it together in such a nice way and I love all the little touches you did. Congratulations on your fabric! Beautiful!

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  11. Wow! I love each thing more than the last. WOW!! You must be ecstatic having created such a wonderful line. I swear--I think it's my favorite from the whole season. I'll certainly keep my eyes open for your patterns, too. GOOD JOB!!

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  12. Beautiful booth! You should be proud - I'm sure it was one of the nicest there. Thanks for sharing!

    I had no idea about your shoulder - so glad you are doing better.

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  13. Very nice, Paula! I wish I'd been to QM to see it in person!

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  14. Huh. You didn't mention when I can expect my pillow to be on it's way to me.

    ???

    :)
    Sandi

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  15. So, so, so yummy. I can't decide which things I like best. I happy to hear that you will be making the patterns available!
    Yippee!
    missy

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  16. Everything was to die for scrumptious! Even prettier in person!

    Eileen PA

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  17. Your booth was one of my fave's. My pics of it don't do it justice at all, so I'll just have to link to you.
    I can't wait for the fabric to come in because I already have BIG plans for it.

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  18. Looks amazing!!! LOVE all the bright colors!

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  19. Everything turned out amazing as always! So glad to have been your neighbor at the show again. :) Did you see the sweet pic of you and Jennifer I posted on my blog?!?! :)

    patty

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  20. Everything turned out amazing as always! So glad to have been your neighbor at the show again. :) Did you see the sweet pic of you and Jennifer I posted on my blog?!?! :)

    patty

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  21. The booth is fantastic. I love how the grey and black backdrops make the fabric the star. Nicely done!

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  22. your booth is just so pretty! I can't wait to get my little hands on this fabric collection and just sew away!!! xo Shannon

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  23. Wow....it look awesome..... I see Dana has started your sew alone....Russ

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  24. Your booth looks fantastic!!! WOW Paula. You should be so proud of yourself. I wish I could have been there to see it in person. That purse is amazing beyond words.

    BTW - I made a couple more goodies out of your Flights of Fancy fabrics. I added pics to my blog. :) (can you tell I looooove your fabrics????)

    http://lilyhavencollection.blogspot.com/2009/05/lots-of-dots.html

    Hugs,
    Shannon

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  25. Oh, your booth was soo cute! I love the new line, and I seriously need a pillow with a settee on it. Cute!
    BTW, here's a place with curvy legs (the wooden kind, of course). I think I MAY have ordered legs from then when I redid a chair as this was in my bookmarks, but a lot of things end up there randomly...
    http://www.osbornewood.com/Sofa-Legs.cfm

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  26. I cannot wait to get hold of some of your amazing new fabric line....especially that zigzag, and the gorgeous dots, and the florals...actually, I will need a piece of all of it. It's just gorgeous.

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  27. Oh my goodness!!!Love all goodies you made...love the bag:)

    Smiles,
    kayellen

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  28. what a fantastic booth - well done I know what a task it is putting one together. After looking at your blog ..
    Have a look at www.accessoriesofold.com I am sure you will love all the vintage embellishments .

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  29. Love your pieces, esp. the pillow shams, but also your framed Ikea piece! Will stop by again to see what you're up to! Cheers, Julie

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