Machine Quilting Show

May 9, 2011 by carina

On Saturday, I did a quick run down to the Southtowne Expo to visit the Machine Quilting Show. It was a busy day, but I’m so glad I had a chance to go. My friends Emily and Laura spotted my Love Next™ fabric in this darling quilt…it made my day!

I’m pretty excited about this coming week…it’s Quilt Market! While you won’t see me with a booth at this one, you will be able to catch me part of the day on Friday at the Riley Blake and Northcott booths. You’ll be able to check out my next three lines due out this summer at the Northcott booth. I’ll also be wandering the show. Feel free to stop me and say hello!

Quilt Market Day 2 | Celebrity Sighting

May 22, 2010 by carina 3 Comments

Here’s a recap of today’s celebrity sightings (in between the many meetings I had today!):

Jen Allyson, Heather Baily, me, and Deena Rutter.

With Lizzy House

I went Anna Marie’s book signing at Treadle Yard Goods in St. Paul. She’s really as nice in person as she is on her blog.

Couldn’t help myself! I had to take a photo in the Summit neighborhood while I was on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.

I had a little stop at Cafe Latte while on Grand Avenue. I got a little treat take home via airplane for my sweetie.

If you can’t tell I’m a total foodie. The people to the side of me could only stare at me taking pictures of my food! Sorry folks! I document my food if it looks this good.

Quilt Market Day 1

May 21, 2010 by carina 4 Comments

As promised, I’m writing reporting back on Quilt Market! It was my first day, and as a wide-eyed newbie, I was completely enthralled with everything! One thing that made me happy, happy, happy, was to be in Minnesota again! Here are the highlights:

The view from my hotel. Totally gorgeous!

Coquette™ in full force!

I hung out at the Northcott™ booth this morning before walking the show floor.

Shari Berry’s new line Child’s Play for Northcott™. So sweet! The ABC fabric is my favorite!

These felt cakes are SOOOOOO adorable! I loved walking the show for this kind of stuff!

Lunch with some new friends! Bloggers John, Kaye, and Jennifer (Jennifer’s friend Doe took the photo).

I picked up Jen Allyson and Deena at the airport after a day at the Convention Center. We went to one of my favorite restaurants Muffuletta in Anthony Park.

Here we are! Happy and full!

Okay, so that’s the wrap for the first day. Sorry there aren’t more descriptions but I need to get myself to bed for another fun-filled day tomorrow!

Working Draft of a New Pattern

May 19, 2010 by carina 4 Comments

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We’ve been a busy crew here at the Gardner house the last few weeks! Among other things we had family pictures taken (by the amazing Susan Haglund).Good timing too so that I could get these amazing photos of Siri wearing the first draft of a pattern I’ve been working on. Don’t you worry, I’ll be whipping this ruffly-thing up in Coquette™ too.

IMG_7069_filtered_1 I ran into friend Melissa Esplin tonight (I was trying to sneak into JoAnn’s looking pretty awful and got caught!), who inspired me to try and get all those great projects I’ve been hoarding up on my blog. I have a few months of back log (I know, I know, did I mention I’ve been busy?), and I’m going to do my best to get them rolling out so you can be inspired too. Oh ya, and you certainly will be seeing a post from me this weekend: I’ll be reporting from Quilt Market in Minneapolis. I’m looking forward to seeing old friends there and attending this amazing show for the first time. I’ll be sure to snap a lot of photos of my favs!