185: spring 2011 quilt market recap part 3

OK so since I might be the very last person to finish posting about Quilt Market, I give you permission to skip ahead to the giveaway...

But if you're looking for more eye candy, enjoy!

Jillily Studio served actual cones of sorbet! How cute is that booth?

I couldn't get over this puppy embroidery by Penguin and Fish.

Tula Pink's new Prince Charming.

I'm loving Summersault by Erin McMorris...

Wrenly by Valorie Wells.

Michelle and Gina at Cloud 9.

Lots of Kokka fun.

Joel Dewberry chatting on the phone in his booth.  Heirloom and the new patterns by his wife might be my favorite things from market.

Moda land was like a country fair.

Sweetwater.

Fig Tree and Co.

I think this is my fav picture from market. This vignette is from the Basic Grey booth, so is the picture below.

Zen Chic had a very distinctive modern aesthetic and won a booth award.

I love this new dress pattern by Sew Serendipity.

Notice the bathrobe in the Indygo Junction booth is made in my Gingko fabric? Sweet!

Quilt Story.

Now for the giveaways:

 

1. A copy of the adorable Moda Bake Shop book, Fresh Fabric Treats, signed by several of the authors, a copy of Fabric Trends, and a mini tote from the Sweet Hot Yams party.

2. A Kona color card, signed copy of Organizing Solutions for Every Quilter, a 1001 peeps notebook and bookmark, and a pack of charm squares.

To enter simply leave a comment here by Tues June 14th. I can't think of anything to ask you except I'd love travel destination suggestions.  I've just been toying with where we might want to go in the next few years. I'm open to anywhere in the world, family vacation or just me and the hubby. I like to dream about these things for a long time in advance...

JT

Comments

[Pat V.]

Thank you for sharing your lovely photos from Quilt Market. I saw some quilts and fabrics that I hadn't seen on anyone else's blog!

My hubby and I are thinking of taking a boat trip on Hood Canal (if it ever stops raining for more than one or two days at a time!)

[robin]

Not sure where you're from, but the Pacific Northwest is awesome. :)

[Yara]

Guatemala is beautiful. I highly recommend Antigua Guatemala
http://www.antiguaguatemala.com/

[Crystal]

Vancouver Island and the Okanagan Valley are beautiful, especially in the spring and summer. The Rocky Mountains (Banff and Jasper) are majestic and there's a big blue sky over the prairies. You might want to come to Canada :))

[Toni Neilson]

Thanks for the picture I can never get enough of Quilt Market Pictures.

Come to New Zealand, we are a fabulous country beaches, snow, glaciers, bushes, art oh I could just go on and on, its worth a look!

[Peach Rainbow]

Thanks for the eye candy & the giveaway!

Why don't you visit Sri Lanka :D

[Claire - Matching Pegs]

Your quilt market photos are lovely - there were quite a few things I had not seen elsewhere.

I would have to be patriotic, and say "Come to Australia". Our country is almost as big as the States,with all types of terrain and climate to explore.

[Viv]

It's never too late to show us pics of Quilt Market. It was nice to see a few different booths.

I think you should come to New Zealand, it's lovely here.

[Elisabeth]

I don't mind seeing more pictures of Quilt Market. They are all so colourful and inspirational.
As a holiday destination I would love to recommend Norway. I have yet to find an ugly corner in this beautiful country. On top of that the people there are all incredibly warm and friendly.

[jodi meenan]

For a relaxing vacation, not all hustle and bustle, try Block Island, Rhode Island. Gorgeous little island off the coast of RI.

[CJ]

Alaska. Loved seeing a small portion of it on a cruise and would love to return for a more in depth look-see.

[Jenny]

ohhh! look at that, summersault, havent seen that in any blog post covering market. and isnt zen chic something else! vacation...we just spent a few days at the Columbus, OH zoo and water park. our kids were in heaven!

[Andrew J]

Great recap post, Jessica! Giveaway item #2 looks awesome! I'd love to have a Kona color card.

As far as destinations go, I highly recommend a trip to Japan - either Tokyo only (you can easily spend 2 whole weeks just exploring Tokyo) or a country-wide sight seeing trip. I used to live there and I guarantee that there is something to see/do to meet everyone's tastes.

Similarly, I found Barcelona to be a fantastic city to visit. If you are into architecture, seeing all the Gaudi work is incredible and the city's vibe and food are fantastic too. Very easy to get around on their public transit too.

If you want something more local and you're into wine (or even if you aren't), then a trip up to the Finger Lakes region in NY is cheap, easy, and lots of fun - especially in the late spring. There are lots of great wineries to try and the scenery is gorgeous - very lush in the late spring and into early summer.

If you want a super laid back trip and you don't like the heat, then I suggest a trip out to the San Juan Islands off the cost of Washington (near Seattle). I spent a week in Friday Harbor and it was so relaxing with very little heat in July. It's good for outdoorsy activities like hiking and kayaking. Stopping off for a couple days in Seattle is also good fun.

Also, I would have to concur with some of the other commenters that New Zealand is gorgeous too - but if you go during their summer, make sure you buy sunscreen when you get there. Foreign sunscreen doesn't work properly with the sun down there ... seriously!

[Tabitha O.]

My dream trip would be Greece and Italy to see ancient civilizations...would love to see Pompeii and imagine it in all its glory!

[Melissa]

I would love to travel to Ireland someday. That's my dream location. I hope that when my kids are grown, we can all go.

[Sequana]

The more pics of Market there are, the better I like it. So thx. :)

Wherever you travel, I say choose one spot and stay there until you've examined every nook and cranny. Don't take a tour.

[Elle]

What great photos - I almost feel like I was there! Thanks!

My fiancee and I went to Croatia last September, and it was incredible! We stayed along the coastline, and the water views were just stunning...Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik were our main destinations. Next time, I think we'll spend more time in the northern part from Rijeka to Split and see more of the islands. Gorgeous, gracious people (and they tend to speak English quite well!), and the food was incredible!

We also just got back from a great trip to New Orleans, if you are looking for something a little closer to home!

[Beth]

For international travel - I love South Africa. Where else can you play with a baby cheetah and go on wine tours in one day?
But this year we are doing the east coast beach thing. So I can take my dog :)

[marta]

I just got back from Key West. Loved it! I'd love to visit one of our national parks, maybe Yellowstone.

[cynthia]

I loved you quilt market recap. Out of all the photos I've seen, I like yours the best! They are sort of "behind the scene" shots, and I really enjoyed them.

[Jennifer]

I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, so that's my suggestion!

[Danijela]

What a lovely giveaway.My dream wish land is Spain so here you go =o).

[Doris]

I haven't traveled much in the last few years at all, so I'm drawing a blank on anything new and different. Italy is my dream va-cay...

Love package #2, I am so anxious to get my hands on a new Kona Color card!

[Rachel]

Our favorite destinations are Florence, Grand Cayman, Whistler, and Oahu :) All of them are kid friendly!
--Rachel In AK

[~Michelle~]

I went to Alaska 2 years ago in August... a word of advice: August is not the time to visit, it had already turned back to cool/rainy/cloudy. Go in July instead!