Fun was had by all... and then... sleep.

Fun was had by all... and then... sleep.

Hi there. Long time no see. I feel like I'm "just" back from quilt market, when really, it's been more than a week. The truth is, I'm only now recovering from it. I totally did myself in this time.  As fun and exciting as the process is, it is exhausting and stressful too. I was pretty hard on myself getting ready, and didn't get much sleep. I was inevitable... I got sick. And it was of my own doing because I wouldn't relax. Thank goodness for my friend Jona who did much of the job of driving home while I spent much of the time whining. I slept for two days when I got back.

At any rate, you don't want to hear all the poo poo about how tired I am... it was really very fun and super exciting to see how people reacted to the new fabric and patterns... And I met tons of wonderful people.

You may have seen much of this already if you follow me on Twitter or Facebook... but I did manage to take a few pictures of the booth with my good camera as opposed to the phone. So here goes...

Yes, I did drag a bed to quilt market... but if you sat on it you'd have ended up on the floor... air mattresses did the trick. No box spring.

Here's a closer look a the ruffle duvet cover ... yes. there will be a tutorial. But be forewarned, this is not a complicated project... but it's a dosey. I think it's like 12 yards of fabric. I estimated about 3000" of hem and ruffling to do. Yikes. However, IMHO, totally worth it in the end. 

I'm a stitckler for always having flowers in my booth... funny story. This time I forgot to order in advance. I hopped in a cab and asked them to take me to the nearest one on the map in my phone... Yeah, ummm... that was a UPS store. The real store was on the other side of town. WHY they put the address of the UPS store on their website, I'll never know. They actually posted store hours. Long story short? The driver took me to another shop which was actually closed for wedding prep, but the really really nice lady opened the door for me anyways (crying works, people) and sold me two bouquets AND had her delivery guy take me back to the convention center. Greenworks in Houston if you are interested.

Here is what I ended up putting the cross stitch into... I think it gives the pillow some oomph. 

And here is another view of the pillows... dresden is a classic 1920s pattern. It had to be done.

That's all the photo editing I've gotten through for now. My intent is to to go through each project in the booth over the next couple months and show ya' how I did it. Hold me to that, k?

Happy stitching!

 

Comments

[Maddie Kertay]

1.

It is all just gorgeous... sure can't wait to see you there next year.. going to hug your neck and bounce on your air bed :)

Maddie

[Mary on Lake Pulaski]

2.

That duvet cover is amazing!

[Laura Zarrin]

3.

You outdid yourself! It's beautiful, opulent, and stunning!

[Mah Quilter]

4.

Bari.....It's so wonderful!!! CONGRATS TO YOU

[Karen]

5.

Love the bag! The trellis print is my fav!

[Sherrell]

6.

I can hardly wait for the tutorial on the duvet. It is beautiful.

[Mimi Becky]

7.

I can hardly wait for the tutorials, especially for the ruffle duvet cover! These are beautiful photos, Bari...it's almost as good as being there in person to see your booth.

[margaret]

8.

love the pictures, looking foreward to the tutorials.

[Tasha]

9.

Bari it was so nice to meet you at market! Your booth was really beautiful! I totally relate to the being wiped out thing... I'm still on the mend myself and I didn't have near the display work as you. Oh and that's really cool that Aurifil did that kit for you... Congrats!

[edyB]

10.

Beautiful!!!

[Sherri]

11.

your booth was so beautiful...and you were so very nice! would love to have how to's on the projects!

[Kelly Rodgers]

12.

It all looks spectacular! I love that ruffled duvet and the bag - oh how I want to make that bag. Gorgeous!!

[Mary ann]

13.

Lovely! I ordered a bunch of fabric this week but haven't been able to find the thread box. Do you know who is carrying? Can't wait to cross stitch a pillowcase hem!