Fall Quilt Market 2013

Fall Quilt Market is October 26 - 28, 2013.  We will not have a booth this year.  I decided to take a year off from vending to make future plans for Boulder Creek Designs and my hair business.  In case you didn't know, I work a full time job as a hairdresser.  Next year marks my 40th year of doing hair and helping women look their best.  Is there life after hair?  Or do olde hairdressers dye with a comb in their hands? (hee hee) 

Usually at Quilt Market, it's all for the booth, new quilts and customers.  But this year I'll be the customer and student.  Woo Hoo!!  I'm very excited about taking the 'Social Media and Marketing' class.  The class is the same time as Sample Spree.  It's that crazy, fun, rush of Quilt shop owners, stampeding to the Moda table for the new fat quarter bundles stacked 120 fat quarters high.  It is something to watch.  Well, maybe next year.  I'll let you know how it all goes.....         

First of October

Oh, how I love the fall!  Flannel pajamas, fuzzy slippers, a sweater or sweatshirt at night.........hold it ~ ~ ~ I live in Houston, UGH!  What was I thinking?  85º and mostly cloudy.  It did rain for about 15 minutes this morning.  I changed my Capri's to long pants and my sandals to tennis shoes.  How I long for cool mornings to have coffee on the patio with my friend.  Then, off to my quilt studio looking for inspiration to start the new project.  Alas, I must go to work, day-dream to be continued....     

                                       

                                                          Have coffee with a Friend!

Times Marches on....

Back in October I was going to post pictures of our new quilts but, here it is the end of February heading into March.  Can it be that time is moving faster than ever? 

Meet the Family!

  As you can see Matty Moose and McKenzie finally had a family.  Twin girls!  Mandie Moose and Little 'L'.  Mom and Pop are proud parents.  Patterns are available for this wall quilt that measures 34" X 34"

 

And Bears, Oh My!

I love how this one came out!  The medium Cliffsbear is pieced for added interest using a fabulous plaid.  The Paw within a Paw Block can be turned in any direction to please you.  Patterns are available for this fun wall banner or table runner.  Measures 24" X 47"

Quilt Market Week

Well, here we are again, it's Quilt Market Week.  Saturday Morning Quilt Shop owners from around the world will rush in to try to find the newest and greatest for their shop and their region of the world.  I am here at 4:30 in the morning of set-up day with a stacks of patterns that need folding and bagged.  Template instruction sheets and headers that need folded and what seems like a Million Templates ready for packaging.  We are still waiting for a shipment of bags to replace the defective ones sent a couple weeks ago.  Defective Bag??  I'm not ready yet....but I will be!! 

We are looking forward to the debut of 'McKenzie Moose'!!  Her new Quilt: Meet the Family introducing her twins to the world. Of course Cliffsbear has a new Banner/Table Runner with optional placemats....And Bears, Oh My!!  An exciting year for Boulder Creek Designs. 

Pictures to come soon......

Matty Takes a Wife

October 11-14, 2012 is the Pacific International Quilt Festival in Santa Clara, California.  Our show quilt Matty Takes a Wife is on his way to be displayed by 'The Christmas Shoppe' in the Vendor's Hall.  Any Matty Moose fans out there in Beautiful California, plan on attending and stop by

Mary Jane Carey's booth to say Hi!

 

 

Speaking about Matty Moose, his wife's name is McKenzie Moose.  This fall at the Houston International Quilt Market McKenzie Moose will make her debut and join our line of Templates.  All the Animals are excited.  We will also be at the Houston International Quilt Festival (open to the public).  Come by our Booth and see McKenzie and the Twins!

Booth #802

Fall Market

It's September already and there is a chill in the air.  Of course, here in Texas that could last a day or two.  I am looking for to being cold again and wearing a sweater, haha.  2012 Fall Quilt Market is right around the corner.  October 27, 28, 29.  We are in Booth 802 this year.  We have had a busy summer with the babies and all.  Whoops!  I am not going to tell you anymore but there are twins. 

Christmas in July

My husband and I were watching Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel and I was wondering where did the saying 'Christmas in July' come from?  Christmas, the commercial part is so stressful, why would we want to do this twice?  For organized people, you are starting your shopping now. Quilters, and crafters are beginning to make their presents and I am designing another quilt for Quilt Market.  Here's a hint.....Log Cabin.  Check back to see what's new.