I have found that I am getting more and more inspired by deep, saturated color palettes, so hence, I love Alison Glass's work. One of the few purchases I made was a bundle of her new collection of batiks, Handcrafted. I am in love with the palette. I'm also itching to do something with those gorgeous wools.
I've never been much of a batik user, so I'm excited to add something entirely new to my stash. Handcrafted comes out soon. If you are looking for some Alison Glass prints, check Westwood Acres. They should have Handcrafted bundles soon too.
I think saturated color with more of a sour, burnt feel are definitely the new trend. These prints are from Birch Fabrics. Their booth always has great details.
She has a new fabric collection coming out called Doe that is sure to be very popular with modern quilters. Also check out this couch. Seriously.
Kona Solids are celebrating their 30th anniversary. To celebrate there were 30 quilts made from Kona solids. You can find the pattern links here (some of which are free like the Carolyn Friedlander one).
Here is Darlene Zimmerman with her Kona Solid's pattern, Joseph's Coat (free pattern is here.) Darlene also has EZ Quilting templates for this project. She was demo-ing her curved piecing technique and I even had the courage to try. I think I want to make this one too.
It was especially fun to see Jen Kingwell since having taught with her this summer at the Fat Quarterly retreat. Jen is a true gem. So gracious and fun.
Just seeing all of her projects inspires me. I love this hexagon quilt. It's her use of colors that I really love (and envy.) She has the gift to pull together such an eclectic range of colors and fabrics and create magic.
A few more people who inspire me: Cristy Fincher. Check out her amazing work. Cristy is the one who shared all of the mind-blowing Glue-basting tricks and tips this summer.
And then we threw down in the Kona IQ challenge where we had to match the name with the right shade. You'd think my hard core game face would have totally helped me out here. But you might be wrong.
And so (if you're still reading by this point) that's a wrap of Quilt Market 2014.
Dorian says
Thank you for the great recap. I love seeing Market posts 🙂
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gigi says
So appreciate your taking the time to show the new stuff to those of us who weren't there!
KathyinMN says
What a fab recap-thanks for sharing!
Merribeth says
Thanks so much for such a wonderful, fun recap of the show! It was a pleasure to read. Next best thing to being there!
Marie says
Looks like Market was tons of fun; I envy you being able to see all of those red and white quilts. I wish that the original exhibit would repeat somewhere - I'd seriously consider selling the house to get to see it.
Lauren says
Great post!! So fun to read and see pictures of all my favorites!! Your pictures are the best I've seen! Thanks for the sneek peek at quilt market!!!!
Ramona says
Gardenvale caught my eye this year too and I love Jen's patterns. So much to take in in just two days! How fun though.
Noel Minneci says
Thank you for the look! I'll be buying "Gardenvale" and the saturated batik collection. I feel like I was there!<br />
dolores says
So glad you could go!! I'm doing a workshop with Alison Glass in a couple of weeks....that long purple dress with the white flying geese was made by Nicole who owns The Finch Sewing Studio here in Loudoun...that's where the workshop will be. So excited!!:)<br /><br />Love that you and Jen could meet up again. I could tell at the FQ retreat that you two really formed a special bond.
Just Sew Sue says
I'm so envious Amy. Let me know if you want someone to carry your bags next time. I can bring Jelly babies too. 😉
Lynne Tilley says
Thanks for the recap and all the fabulous posts. It's neat to see the booths and the faces with the names.... thanks for sharing!
Ginny says
Such a great recap! Looks like alot of fun and can't wait to see what you make with Gardenvale- fabulous prints!
Funky Kim says
I love quilt market posts! I can hardly wait until next time it's in Salt Lake! I'm on the volunteer list. And since I'm not a shop owner or designer, that's the only way I get to be there in person. Hence, my love for posts!
Carol says
Love the game face. You must really know your Kona colors!
gibbygoo56 says
Its so fun to go along with you on this field trip! I love hearing your perspective on the collections. I often wonder how the professionals buy fabrics. How do you know how much to buy? Is a fat quarter bundle enough of one collection? Do you buy other precuts? Beautiful quality fabric is expensive. <br />I loved hearing you find it tough to get into a bundle of fabric. I'm feeling that
Karen says
Nice article entitled! So much coming soon to look forward to! <br /><br />Were the Red and White Quilts on display?
Janke Judith says
Hey there,<br /><br />So man wonderful colors and new fabrics and absoluty wonderful quilts. Thanks for showing. I love to read your blog, keep going on.<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />Judith
Olga Cabello says
Thanks a lot for this virtual visit.<br /><br />Kisses from Barcelona (Spain).<br /><br />Olga
Fleur Lane says
Thanks for a great tour of Quilt Market - love all the photos and nice quick reviews.<br /><br />Happy Making.<br /><br />Fleur @ The Village Maker
Lyrique Threads says
Wow! Thanks for taking so many great pictures and sharing them with us. I keep going back to the top of the post, reading and staring at the photos again and again. Gee, I'm enjoying it.
DIane Warburton says
A real fun account of the fair and so many yummy photos. Thanks heaps.
pennydog says
Thank you for such an awesome account!
myBearpaw says
Great post Amy, I feel like I was there with you! One day I will go...
Thimbleanna says
Excellent reporting Amy!!! Thank you for sharing all of your pictures -- I almost felt like I was there with you. Usually, I don't miss Houston, but that Red and White display threw it over the top for me this time and made me sad that I wasn't there (not to mention Gardenvale at sample spree LOL). See you in MN???
tawa says
Best wrap-up I have read to date. Thanks for your post.
Betsy says
Oh how I wish I could go. Is it open for just regular customers or is it exclusive to shop owners?
Wendi says
Thanks for sharing, I really wish I could go! It looks amazing!!!!
Sandra says
Thanks Amy. Great overview.
Jodie Zollinger says
Thanks so much Amy for spending the time to put together all these wonderful photos and report of your experiences at market. Absolutely love hearing about all the little details!
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