Something About Nothing

Before Quilt Market opens there are a number of classes, called Schoolhouse, available to attendees. The half hour classes are the place to see the latest fabrics, patterns, and products. There is no way to attend them all so you have to be picky and choose wisely. Sue Spargo "Fresh Cut" Block of the Month Quilt Anna Maria Horner introducing her newest Conservatory line . Savernake Road quilt  by Anna Maria Victoria Findley Wolfe Star Storm Mini Judy Gula talking about her book due out in January! Her book is called " Colorful Batik Panel Quilts: 28 Quilting & Embellishing Inspirations from Around the World" Jackie Kunkel's pattern Triangularity. I won a copy of this pattern so hopefully making it is in my future.  Of course a big part of the fun is being able to spend time with friends! Gina Reddin, Johanna Felderbaum, Libby Williamson, me and Michelle Banton in back. Me and ...

I had the opportunity to attend a number of Schoolhouse presentations during market.  These very short classes are designed to help store owners learn more about the products available, as well as how to use the products and share them with their customers.  The premier event was hosted by Aurifil threads .  We learned how the company was formed and how their threads are made, as well as all about their new line of 80 wt cotton threads.  We also received a sample of the thread in a bag along with some Moda fabric. Alex Beronelli from Aurifil was one of the beginning speakers. I attended Lizzy House's presentation about her new fabric line "Printmaking."  She shared how she made her prints and that was the most exciting part to me. Lizzy House showing off her Printmaking line I also took a class about silk dupioni, and a class from  Like Sew  about Facebook Marketing. (sorry no photos) Susan Du Bois, owner of Treenway Silks, gave a g...