More Pictures from Market

Because Market is "MARKET!", it's very hard to get lots of pictures.  When you get a chance to wander, you forget the camera.  Or if you remember the camera, the booth you want photos of is filled with people. So my pictures are all of the little environment where I hung out--the Free Spirit section.  And I must say, it's a great place to be.  Unfortunately, I did not get to hang out on this wonderful patchwork couch done up in various Free Spirit designer collections.

However, I did get the chance to see what happens to my sample sewing once it gets into Free Spirit's hands.  The star burst quilt on the left is one of my sewing assignments.  Erin McMorris' new line in flannel--so soft.  I'll share more photos of that in another post.  As you might suspect, there are some Melissa P touches on there.

The two Multi-Tasker Totes, six Ruthie Clutches and the two pairs of slippers all came out of my sewing machine.  It was fun to see them in their "natural habitat".

And of course, very energizing to walk by Kaffe and Brandon's booth.

Across the way from Jane's booth was Anna Maria Horner's booth.  Anna never disappoints.  Her booth was gorgeous.  And her darling assistant, Pierette, was fun to chat with when things slowed down.  I did take several opportunities to sit on that couch.

 A booth that is guaranteed to see a lot of foot traffic--Amy Butler's.  Perfectly appointed and thoughtfully designed.

But this year she shared some of her space with her husband, David.  His first fabric line is going to take the fabric world by storm, I think.  I'm very excited to see how this infusion of masculine energy turns things upside down.  Muted and dark, these prints have great potential for lifestyle projects of all kinds.  Especially if you have men and boys to sew for.

But it's the people at Market who make the experience so fun.  Above, it's Susan, myself and Jane in Jane's booth.  And below, myself, Anna and Pierette.  I enjoyed all the hours spent with them.