Spring Quilt Market 2011 - Day 2

First thing first, let's announce some giveaway winners.

So without further ado, the winner of the Circa 1934 Fat Quarter Bundle by Cosmo Cricket is ... Cynthia
"I loved your photos of schoolhouse, helped me feel like I was there in person. I especially loved the aprons....I would love to see the beautifully decorated booths and closeups of the designers' work."


Next, the second giveaway winner, for Etchings Fat Quarter Bundle by 3 Sisters is ... My Happy bluebird
"I am jumping out of my chair for sarah jane and cabbages and roses -- can't wait for their new fabric!"



Well, Day Two of Quilt Market is upon us! We saw so much cute fabric today, not sure where to begin ...

... How about with a few of the new collections from Moda Fabrics!







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Love the little Curio vignettes created with the wooden crates in Basicgrey's booth.


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Sandy Gervais showing off her new line, Late Bloomers.


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Tons of things to look at ... at the Primitive Gatherings booth.


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Karla of Sweetwater at her booth, with the awesome Hometown fabric.


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Love the new collection from Oliver + S, Cape Ann.


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Some great quilts using Kansas Troubles Quilter's newest line Cattails and Clover. We have big plans for this collection!


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Kathy Schmitz at her booth showing off the lovely Towne Square Quilts fabric, her newest collection for Moda.



After seeing all the great new Moda collections we got to explore the rest of Quilt Market. And, wow, there is a lot of really great fabric this Spring!







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Amanda Murphy, who is super nice by the way, giving us the grand tour of her new line for Robert Kaufman - Veranda. She is also coming out with quilt patterns to coordinate with her new line, and we'll have 'em!


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Here's the Art Gallery booth at Market, side note, they won a prize for their booth!


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Got to meet Rachel Ashwell of Shabby Chic, Treasures is her first fabric line. Debbie was super excited, she got a signed copy of Rachel's new book.



Kimberly with Kelle Boyd, the brilliant mind behind Ann Kelle. We just love her Urban Zoologie collection!


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Got to meet with Mark Cesarik, one of the newest designer for Free Spirit.


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Amanda Herring of The Quilted Fish and awesome Riley Blake designer sporting one of her cute little hats.


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We all love the cute little dress patterns at the Izzy and Ivy booth.


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Alyssa of Penguin & Fish, she has some really cute embroidery patterns. Also, her collection Safari Sweet comes out in August.


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Pat Sloan showing off her new collection for P&B - Simple Stitches.


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Kimberly spinning the prize wheel at the Northcott booth.




So, it's the end of the day, we've had a ton of fun checking out all the great fabric. Now it's time to party! Here's some pics from all the fun we had hanging out with other fabric lovers!








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Amber of Gigi's Thimble chattin' it up with Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet at the Blogger Meet-up!


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Sherri McConnell won the Fat Quarter Shop giveaway at the Blogger Meet-up. Way to go Sherri!


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Some of the Riley Blake girls at their 1980s themed party. Everyone at Riley Blake really loves to dance!



Now for the part you guys have really been waiting for ... a giveaway!

Enter in our contest to win this Ruby Fat Quarter Bundle by Bonnie and Camille! You know you want it!!


Here's what you have to do ...
Comment on this post letting us know what your favorite collection you saw at this Market. Contest ends on Sunday, May 15, at midnight CST. Good luck!

Still want to see more pics from market?? Well, we have more on our flickr and facebook page. Check 'em out!

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