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Spring Market Recap: The End!

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It is finally time to wrap up the last of the Spring Market coverage.  I think there are some goodies here that were worth the wait.  Let’s start out with Riley Blake Designs.  They are a relatively new company, but they came back this time with a much larger booth and lots of new designs.

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Riley Blake picked up several scrapbook licensees including My Mind’s Eye and October Afternoon.  It was fun to see some of these great prints on fabric.

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Check out the cute vintage kitchen/farm props (above).  I wonder where they found that old scale.

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And how cute is this cap from Doohickey Designs?  I love the owls.

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This area (above) is by designer Emily Taylor.  It was a little hard not to drool on that chocolate cake.

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I thought this cabinet was adorable.  I really wanted to peek inside, but I didn’t.  If you want to see more Riley Blake fabrics, be sure to check out this post.

Next up, we’ll head over to a few more Moda booths.  They had a cute circus-themed set up.

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I don’t think I will ever get sick of garlands and twinkle lights.

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Since it is Spring Quilt Market, it seems appropriate to finish with some quilt photos.  First up is the  Thimble Blossoms booth (by Moda designer Camille Roskelley).  She has a more traditional feel, but with a fresh, contemporary palette.

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I thought this quilt at Benartex was eye-catching.

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And last, but certainly not least, is Lizzy House.  I headed over to Andover Fabrics to get a picture of her Castle Peeps quilt (which is a free download on her web-site).  I love this collection.  There is something about it that reminds me of my childhood.  It’s just a bonus that the little villagers are awesome.

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Well, that’s all I’ve got.  If you’re hungry for more, don’t miss Kim’s posts at True Up.  She always has super detailed, behind-the-scenes info and great pictures.  I’ll be back the rest of the week with cupcakes and crafts.

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Spring Market Recap: Patterns

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Happy Friday, everyone!  I am rounding out the week with some cute new patterns from the Spring Market show.  It turns out, I probably have one more market post left, and then it will be back to the usual fair around here.  There are lots of new crafty projects in the works, so I hope you’ll stick around.

We’ll start off with Oliver + SLiesl was not only showcasing some new patterns, but she also was sharing swatches from her debut fabric collection, City Weekend, with Moda.

I love that little orange number in the top right hand corner.

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I have always admired how fresh and clean the Oliver + S booth looks.  The clothes really pop against that soothing blue.

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This yellow and blue combination makes me happy.  I think it’s so clever how the notched pocket mirrors the notch in the yoke.

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Next up is Penguin & Fish.  I did not get a chance to meet Alyssa, but I thought her embroidery patterns and kits were adorable.  She sells a whole bunch of other stuff over on etsy including sketchbooks, plush, and more.  This hedgehog was my favorite.

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Check out the cute alligator pillow (below).

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Next, I headed over to another pattern company, Izzy & Ivy Designs.  I really liked the gathers on this sundress (below).

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The booth was filled to the brim.

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A few rows over, I met Amy of Kati Cupcake.  (See below.)  I loved her blue frames.

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And last, but not least, is The Swedish Fish.  If they have a web-site, I couldn’t find it.  Their booth was set up like a boutique complete with chandelier.  And they hand out actual candy swedish fish — so it doesn’t get much better than that.  ;-)

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I know I didn’t get everyone (there were just too many!), so I apologize to anyone I missed.

Next up: Riley Blake, a little bit of Moda, and some odds and ends.  Hope you have a great weekend!

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Spring Market Recap: Bari J. and Anna Griffin

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Do you remember this cute little puppy?  I shared a picture in my preview post.  These pictures are of Bari’s new line, Country Lane, which feels just right for picnics and sundresses.  The navy blue really makes the other colors pop.

Here’s another shot of her area.  This time you can see the wall hanging in the back along with some of her pillows and new patterns.  Bari was the first person I recognized when I showed up at Market, and you really can’t get a warmer welcome than from Bari.  It’s such a bonus when these designers are not just talented, but incredibly kind and encouraging too.  ;-)

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Right next door was Anna Griffin’s Alice in Wonderland booth.  I believe these fabrics are all from her new collection, Cecile.

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The table was stacked with china, paper butterflies, and yummy looking desserts.

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This was one of the prize-winning booths, and when you get up close, you can really see why.  Look at how the White Rabbit is modeling the fabric (below).

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Next up: Pat Bravo, Oliver + S, Riley Blake, and more!

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Spring Market: Anna Maria Horner

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Hi there!  Sorry to leave you hanging there yesterday.   There was some behind-the-scenes stuff going on that temporarily disabled my ability to upload photos.  What timing!  Clearly, they didn’t know it was Spring Market recap week.  ;-)

I thought we would jump to the other side of the convention center today to take a peek at Anna Maria Horner’s booth.  She was there signing autographs and showing off some of the beautiful projects from her new book, Handmade Beginnings.

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The fabrics are all ones you’ll probably recognize from her Little Folks and Folksy Flannels collections which debuted last October.

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I have to confess, there was a small part of me that was relieved she wasn’t showing a new line just yet.  I don’t think I’ve had my fill of these fabrics.

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I loved this little sign (up above).  I think this is such a cute idea — and simple.  It’s all in her brilliant execution.

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I am still haunted by this zig-zag maxi dress.  (You might recognize this version from October.)  I have not made one yet, but now that the weather’s warming up — I think it’s the perfect time.

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I couldn’t tell whether this couch was slip-covered or actually upholstered in this quilt of her fabrics, but either way it was pretty amazing.  Love the velvet pillows on the end — also designed by Anna Maria.

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