Wednesday, May 22, 2013

QUILT MARKET 2013

Every once in a while, Hubby and I do a road trip. My hobby is quilting and his is driving. Last week he mapped out our route as we headed down to Portland for my first International Quilt Market. There were lots of stops along the way at different Quilt Shops. My favourite one was The Stitchin Post in Sisters, Oregon.


The shop is bright and very Modern. I had to restrain myself !

We stayed at the Best Western in town and it was a lovely room. There were Llamas in the field beside us.


It was so quiet and peaceful.


Then came the big city. The view from the hotel overlooking the Convention Centre.



The first night I had the pleasure of meeting Cindy from "Live a Colorful Life" . We only had time for a quick visit and a photo. Another fellow redhead. Yay!



Once inside, there was just SO much to see and take in. I'll show you a few pics and then show more in future posts.


'Finnelopy' by Valori Wells



A quilt by "Adorn It".  I bought a bundle of their fabrics



This quilt is made from 2 1/2" squares ( i think ) It's by Bonnie and Camille


Ohhhhhh the quilting on this.........


'birch' organic fabrics had beautiful quilts displayed and kids clothes too



I wish I could remember who's booth these next two were from. I could have stayed there all day!



Cute pillow from Riley Blake



 Most of the loot.   Hubby says I'm spoiled       : )


Two projects I am going to start --- today!


That's it for now. I'm off to make room for all my goodies and then sew, sew, sew.


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29 comments:

  1. Needled MomMay 22, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    We've stayed at that BW hotel several times!! It is such a wonderful setting. How fun to meet up with Cindy. Market looks great too. Have fun sewing.

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  2. CathyMay 22, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    what great loot!!!!!

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  3. Cindy SharpMay 22, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    You are just too cute. You remind me of my folks....they had the very same hobbies. Mom had one of those books with locations of quilt shops all over the country in it. Dad would use it to plan their trips. It was a game for him.

    Glad you had fun.

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  4. Heather D.May 22, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    What a great trip!

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  5. Celtic ThistleMay 22, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Sounds like a great trip Carla. I love the Bird's Nest quilt, such amazing quilting.

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  6. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresMay 22, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Love the photos...hope to make it to Sisters OR someday. You deserve to be spoiled!

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  7. karenMay 22, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Looks like a fun, relaxing trip for you both. My husband enjoys driving on long road trips too. I wonder what that will be like someday with no kiddos in the back-:-) .. Glad you got to experience QM!

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  8. Barbie MillsMay 22, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Thanks for sharing your photos, it looks like there was inspiration dripping from everything!

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  9. Sewing MomMay 22, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Wow, look at all your beautiful things...so fun too! can't wait to see what you create.

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  10. SusanMay 22, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Lucky you! And a husband who enables you! He's a keeper ! Happy sewing.

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  11. PattiMay 22, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Thanks for sharing your journey, Carla! Sounds like a fun trip. Very convenient hobby your husband has!

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  12. Janine @ Rainbow HareMay 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Wow! I wish we had shows like that here! Thanks for sharing your fab trip :)

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  13. Carrie P.May 22, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Oh, what fun! My hubby is great to take me to quilt shops too.

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  14. Benta AtSLIKstitchesMay 22, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    what a great team!!!!!

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  15. quiltmaniaMay 22, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Great pics. Glad you had a good time!

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  16. Frog QuilterMay 22, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Love the phone quilt.

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  17. CarolineMay 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Great photos Carla, thanks!

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  18. ShaunaMay 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Looks like a ton of fun! and what a haul of goodies you brought home with you.

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  19. Studio VMay 22, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    looks like fun! Awesome loot!!

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  20. JaymeMay 22, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    You were there?! Me too!! I have yet to post my market experience. Don't you just LOVE Allison's book? That's my niece on the cover, and her sisters (and my youngest) are in it too. More reason for me to love it besides the awesome patterns. Anyway, hope all is well!!!!

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  21. CitricSugarMay 22, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Thanks for the vicarious visit!

    I hope you gave Cindy an extra big hug - she's on my "I-have-to-meet-her-someday" list. :-)

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  22. DebMay 23, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Lucky you. I'm very jealous!

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  23. AnnabellaMay 23, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Thanks for sharing Carla - great to see you and a cute pic of you and hubby!

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  24. LynneMay 23, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    That does it. I'm going next year. Thanks for the great pictures! I love your pile of goodies!

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  25. DebbieMay 24, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    oh what fun!

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  26. OPQuiltMay 25, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Very cool to see you and Cindy side by side. I'm going to have to start a MCM photo album so I can keep all these names and faces and blog names straight. I'd rather we all get together for a cool retreat somewhere, but I know that won't happen.

    I love that yours and your husband's hobbies mesh nicely together--looks like you had a great time at Market!

    Elizabeth E.
    opquilt.com

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  27. wendyroomcreationsMay 26, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    What a lot of wonderful goodies you have got. Spoilt? I think not, just rewards for being you. Lovely, lovely quilts. Did I spot a bit of grey in one or two?! Philippa xx

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  28. Live a Colorful LifeMay 28, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    You came home with some superb thing! SOO fun meeting you. I wish we had had more time to visit. My brother-in-law/sister-in-law used to live not too far from Sisters, actually in Terrebonne, and she is a large animal vet, so she has taken care of llamas and reindeer! Now they live close to Yellowstone and we haven't had a chance to visit them. Anyway...quilt market was really fun. So many beautiful fabric lines coming out soon.

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  29. Mama PeaJune 11, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    What a lovely, relaxing place! I'd love to go there. So glad you got to hook up with Cindy. You two look so cute!

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