Remember how I said I would take pictures? You can imagine how that went. If I wasn't too busy to take pictures, I was too exhausted. Or laughing too hard. It was grand.
We then had a "Schoolhouse" where we GOT COMFY WITH MODA. Pajamas were worn in public.
Later that evening was Sample Spree where the elegant Mr. Veronelli was supplying all our needs for Aurifil thread.
There was a rumor that started here. Something about me, a physical altercation, and bundles of Moda Fabric. It isn't true. The true story is boring. I slipped in the shower and thus greeted lots and lots of customers all weekend with a shiner. It was a doozy.
I'm fine. It doesn't hurt at all and I was seen by a doctor. End of story.
All it is now is the start of the best Halloween costume ever. I haven't decided if I should be Evel Kneivel or an eggplant. But back to what we went to Houston for........
I took this photo from the Fat Quarter Shop who attended our Schoolhouse. It actually is the best photo (color and texture) of our new Austin Bluebird Sampler quilt. Thanks!
This quilt, either in a large kit - or broken up into a Block Of The Month - will soon be appearing in all your favorite quilt shops.
We are also going to have THIS in our Easy store!
It the Austin Bluebird Sampler Aurifil Thead Kit. It has 6 colors - each in 2 different weights. 50wt for piecing and appliqué and 12wt for embroidery and big stitch hand quilting. The 12 spool kit is here. We have a very limited supply, but more are on their way.
And for all of you who patiently waited, we have a new supply of Mrs. Billings Coverlet patterns and kits! Some other great hand piecing patterns from Somerset Patchwork are here too.
Oh, I almost forgot. I have 2 little packages of goodies that I brought home from Houston. Comment here and you could win some special things from Moda and Aurifil. We'll pick 2 winners on Saturday November 1st.
Laurie
170 comments:
So sorry about your eye! Love the thread and the sampler.
Ha! Love your posts! The eye is not fun but at least y have a sense of humor about it! :-)
Your eye is a real shiner!
great threads!
woo woo WOO! those threads are to die for BUT there's none to match your shiner! haaaaa
thanx for the chance!!
Your sampler quilt is lovely but doesn't match your eye. It sounds like another terrific quilt market.
Sorry about your eye but it looks like you still had a great time!!
Who knew market was so dangerous! Thanks for the opportunity.
Market in your pjs. Could it get better? Your shiner is the best I've seen in years. Glad it's just a bruise. Your Austin Bluebird Sampler soars!
The sampler is just beautiful! Your black eye is quite something, too.
The sampler is just beautiful! Your black eye is quite something, too.
Your quilt is almost as breathtaking as your eye!
I freaked out the first time I saw you on instagram with your purple eye. Whoa! I'm so glad it doesn't hurt and you are ok. Thanks for the giveaway -- I love your new quilt!
Yikes! I am sorry to read about the shower accident! ...but I imagine some great stories came about because of it. ;-) Love the idea of getting comfy. And love, love, love your quilt!! Thanks for the fun!
Austin Bluebird is very lovely. You never disappoint! Sorry to hear of your mishap but very happy that is all it was and no broken bones! Thank you for the chance to win some new threads! Take care.
I LOVE LOVE Bluebird Sampler! And the thread set is gorgeous. What a great idea to have the same thread in 2 diff weights! Thank you for the chance to win!
As for the black eye - You should get a white shirt and applique a capital letter "P" on it. That way you could be a "black eyed pea" for Halloween! Hope it feels better soon. xo jan
Love the quilt! Glad your eye doesn't hurt. Thanks for the chance to win!
Wishing I could have been there to drool over all the quilts and fabric.
Sounds and looks like a very eventful Market. Love the quilt and threads. Can't wait to see them in a local shop.
Ouch - I know you said it doesn't hurt but it looks like it does. I like the idea of the Halloween gig... Now about that beautiful quilt of yours - I am in LOVE! Thanks for sharing these sweet, sweet pictures. PS. Can I work for Moda so I can wear jammies to work ? Fun Fun!
Gorgeous quilt!!! Your fabric lines are lovely. Thank you for bringing such beauty into so many lives.! Thank you too for the giveaway opportunity.
The real story is always more boring than the rumors. I'm glad it looks worse than it feels.
I love the Austin Bluebird Sampler quilt, although I'm not sure I'm allowed to start another applique project.
That, indeed, is one heck of a shiner! I'm glad you're okay, got checked out and that it doesn't hurt. Your new BOM and Aurifil box are so yummy! I'd love a chance to win something you brought back from Market.
Just went to look at Mr. Billingsly's coverlet and I am in awe. I'm nowhere close to ready to tackle something like that--beautiful! Sorry about your shiner! (An altercation over fabric sounds like more fun-ha ha. )
Love the sampler. May have to make this one!
Quilt market sounds such fun - but with the odd hazard as well! Love your quilt and the threads are delicious!
Must have been wonderful being at Quilt Market (except for your mishap). Love that Aurifil thread
That new sampler is really, really lovely. I thinj I will not be able to resist!
Oh looks like you had a really good time? That shiner is a doozy, i hope it mends well, sorry for your ouch. I would love to win something, I never win but that does not stop me from trying. I love your new sampler... Can't wait for it to appear in shops.
I'm glad your eye doesn't hurt-- it looks terrible!
Oh I am sorry about your eye. I am also sporting a cut and bruised eye area. In my case the lid of the chest freezer in the garage attacked me!
It sounds as if you had a really good time in Houston, notwithstanding the injury to your eye.
So sorry about your injury, it looks painful, I know you said it wasn't. I'm so envious, going to quilt market looks like heaven. It looks like you had a wonderful time. ;-> Toni Anne
Nice update. Thanks for the giveaway.
Love your colors and patterns. I'm still using Indigo Crossing material because I buy any of it I can find! I hope the eye gets better and glad it looks worse than it feels.
When you get a shiner, you get a real doozie, don't you?!? That's a real beaut!
I would love a chance to win your giveaway! Thank you!
I think Aurifil should make thread to match your shiner!! Glad you weren't hurt badly. Thanks for the fun pictures.
Linda W.
Ouch! You have my symathy... I've done the same thing... except I was in a sauna and started a new job with "racoon eyes"... not fun, "but, this too shall pass".. Looks like you had lots of fun at the show!
Purple's always been one my favorites! Would love to win!
I was wondering what happened? Love the quilt!
I have never been to the Houston Quilt Show but i would love some freebies.
Love that quilt! I bet the picture does not do it justice! It looks like you had fun at market, how many times did you have to tell your story? Just put a patch over it and be a pirate for Halloween!
So sorry about the eye. Ouch... But love the quilt and love the thread pack. At least you had fun.
suebennett1975@gmail.com
Oh my. Your poor eye! Nothing like having a conversation starter.:) Love that quilt!!
What beautiful colors! I'm always amazed at how you outdo yourselves with each new line and quilts. Ruth in FL
Wow!! Nice shiner ... maybe you could go as Mohammad Ali!!
Thanks for the chance to win!!
HELLO, oh I hope you're feeling better+looking better too-LOL-couldn't resist that!
Thank You for a great giveaway!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com
oh gees - falling in the shower is so bad especially on a trip like this - I like the scuffle story better ! The Austin Bluebird is absolutely gorgeous!
I'd love to be in your giveaway - thanks Melody
Your sampler is beautiful!
Love the fabric's and the threads. Thanks for a chance and hope your eye heals quickly.
I am glad to see your sampler is going to be available. I missed it when you first listed it. I told myself I didn't NEED to do this one. But, now you have me thinking again.
Love Moda and Arufil. Thanks for sharing your experiences with those of us unable to attend the show.
I guess you thought someone was saying "shiny" when really they were saying "SHINER"!! Sorry to see that, but you must admit it was a conversation starter.....
Best wishes!
Shower accidents can be scary. So glad the shiner is all you ended up with and that you feel ok. The sampler quilt is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!
Spent days stalking Instagram and following the pictures of quilts, people and your eye. Glad you weren't hurt.
I'm glad you're well! And that it wasn't Camille who gave you the black eye;-)
I need to order the thread pack (because I never win anything)!! That was one of my top two quilts at market, Brenda Riddle's being the other one. And about that eye -- I hate that it happened to you but love all the speculation about how you got it! And not a single person mentioned possible sibling rivalry!
You never fail to impress....classy work as always! Love both the thread and the sampler!
Love your sampler. I've added it to my "must do list". Thanks for sharing your shiner with us. Having a sense of humor makes the world a better place!
Loving the Bluebird Sampler and the shiner!
Glad you weren't seriously injured. The sampler is beautiful! The threads would be heavenly!
The sampler is beautiful as is your shiner!
The threads are wondrous.
Laurie you done it again! What a beautiful quilt and now you have threads to go with it too! The best threads around too, Auriful!!
Glad you didn't hurt yourself too badly. I know you still had a wonderful time at market. Thanks for the chance.
Wow! What a shiner! Glad you are okay. The applique quilt is beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway.
oh the colors in the bluebird sampler are delicious! love the green!
love the sampler!!
Glad you weren't hurt. What a shiner!
Ouch! Your eye sure looks sore! Looks like a fun time was had in Houston ... well, except for the shiner.
Love your sampler! And I bet that shiner was the topic of discussion the whole weekend! Thanks for giveaway!!
Oh ouch! But I'd stick to the free for all and you won! Lol. Glad it's healing. The quilt is stunning!
Except for the black eye looks like it was a great show.
The sampler is fabulous! Markets sounds like a great time for all!
Good shiner! Thank you for the chance to win! You will survive!
So glad you had a good time, despite the eye. :) Thanks for the chance to get some goodies! sarah@forrussia.org
WOW! That is a shinier--I love your fabric!
Between your blog and instagram, I am now officially a stalker-mainly because I love your fabrics and patterns-both quilting and rug hooking! Take care of your shiner, thanks for the chance to win.
Between your blog and instagram, I am now officially a stalker-mainly because I love your fabrics and patterns-both quilting and rug hooking! Take care of your shiner, thanks for the chance to win.
The quilt is awesome! And your eye is also striking. I hope it's all better soon! Thanks for the post about market. It's so much fun to read about it and to view pictures of everything.
Have fun @Market
That quilt is so beautiful! Sorry about your eye but I definitely think that halloweening as an eggplant is an option :)! Thanks for the giveaway! cherisetower@gmail.com
Glad to hear you are okay!!! Love, love, love your new Austin Bluebird Sampler!!!
You need to come up with a better story for your eye. Moda boxing championships and you were the winner? You had to wrestle Alex for your quilt? Pick one. I would wrestle you for the quilt it is gorgeous! Hope your eye feels better soon.
I'm so glad you had a good time at Quilt Market. I certainly enjoyed looking at everyone's photos on Instagram.
Love the sampler quilt and threads!
That quilt is gorgeous! Thank you for a sweet giveaway!
jlblvn at gmail dot com
Thanks for the chance to win! Love the new quilt.
Sounds like you had a great time in spite of the accident with the eye. Love the new quilt!!Take care of your eye, Lori.
Good that you don't feel as bad as your eye looks. Thanks for the giveaway! Love your quilts.
I'm really drawn to the Austin Sampler Bluebird Quilt! It sure is tough being a quilter.....but somebody has to do it!!! Glad you survived Quilt Market!
Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to
hear about your eye. Hopefully it is getting better every day. I love the Aurifil thread that matches the beautiful Austin Bluebird Sampler quilt!
Yow on that black eye! I'm already doing the ABS, but covet that thread!!
Thanks for all you do!
I love your gorgeous quilt and all those beautiful threads. Sorry about your eye. I hope it doesn't hurt as bad as it looks. Thank you for the giveaway.
Love the Bluebird sampler, that is a beautiful quilt. I heard rumors about the black eye, lol. Glad you are ok.
Debbie
The sampler quilt is a mind-blower. ,
So sorry about your eye---glad it doesn't hurt! I love your new quilt! It is fabulous! So glad you have a great market!
Glad you had a good time at Market. Sorry about the black eye!
Your quilt is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. the thread are such pretty colors. thank you, thank you
Maybe Aurifil could develop a thread color the same color of your shiner and you would get to name it...just a thought.
I do love a surprise give away! Please throw my name into your give away hat! Sorry to hear about the shiner! I got a beauty from the corner to a photocopier...hit me right on the corner of the eye! Of course I told everyone that the Principal hit me (I was a teacher at the time...hahaha) The kids loved it...wonder what they told their parents?
You take care!
Paulette
OUCH! Your poor eye! Hope it is all better soon. Sounds like you had a good time at market any way.
Thanks for sharing!
Sandy A
Saw your pic on Instagram and was relieved to hear you were okay. What a bummer to fall and then have pics everywhere, good thing you're a trooper about it :)
Saw your pic on Instagram and was relieved to hear you were okay. What a bummer to fall and then have pics everywhere, good thing you're a trooper about it :)
I'm so glad your injury was not serious. The sampler quilt is amazing. Thanks for sharing market photos.
Oh dear, I have a friend who's taken a couple of tumbles lately and she'll scare just about anyone who comes to her door. You guys could almost be twins! LOL Market looks like a ton of fun!
I love Moda and Aurifil! I love the adventures had at quilt market! How inspiring and completely wonderful!
Owieeee on the eye. Thanks for the quilt market photos. Thanks for the giveaway.
Austin Bluebird is fabulous. Love it...as well as your fabric lines. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful quilt. Looks like Houston was a blast once again. Glad you are ok and home safe and sound. Thanks again for the opportunity to win.
Your Bluebird sampler is so Minnick and Simpson. So striking on the white background. Classic! A must have!
Love that Bluebird Sampler and the Aurifil thread collection is perfect for it! Hope your eye gets better soon....ouch!
I've never won anything from these post a comment things, but sure would love to! Market looked like fun.
You new quilt, Austin Bluebird, is stunning!
Love your new quilt!
Thanks!
Does Aurifil have a thread to match your eye? It would be an awesome colour.
Beautiful quilt! So sorry about your eye! I'm glad you weren't hurt worse. Thanks for the fun giveaway.
Love the idea of having 2 weights of thread in a sampler box. Gorgeous colors too. Look after that eye and no more slipping in the shower!
Great post - you may say "boring" but I say "entertaining". Sorry about your mishap = glad you're ok. You always have inspiration in your blog. Thanks!
Love the Austin Bluebird Sampler quilt.....beautiful.
The Austin Bluebird Sampler is STUNNING!!! As for your Halloween costume, you could go as a prize fighter!! Put up your dukes!!! Hahahaha!
I love your posts, as well as your give aways!
That sampler quilt is beautiful!!!
That is some shiner! Maybe you could go as the little dog with the Victrola on the RCA Victor logo....
The threads look yummy & I love your Austin Bluebird quilt!
Your Austin Bluebird Sampler quilt is gorgeous!!! I hope they get the kit at my LQS. Thanks for the giveaway.
Wow, what a shiner! I love your new Bluebird Sampler quilt!
So glad you are ok! Thank you for the give away! So exciting!
Sorry about your eye! I love the Sampler Quilt. It's great that Aurifil puts two different weights of thread in the kit. Is that enough thread to finish the quilt? Thanks for the chance to win a prize.
Always enjoy your posts!
Love, love the bluebird sampler quilt.
The eye is a real shiner lots of good stories to come love the new quilt. Pondering as to do I have time think I will make time
I think you should stick with the Sample-Spree-Shiner story! Glad there is no permanent damage and hope you had a great time at market!
How do you do it? With each new quilt you out do yourself! Wishes for quick healing eye! JKL
Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful time it looks like everyone had.
I follow on IG so I saw your eye and all the fun people had making comments on how it happened :)
I'd love to win :)
Peggy in NJ
Speedy recovery from Market!!! I am sure the eye will fade in time but the exhaustion of Market gets harder and harder to absorb. I will be happy to win your thread give away!!!!
Oh how I miss going to Market - some of the best times with other shop owners. Take care of that eye - as quilters good vision is priceless.
OHHH, what a shiner. Sure that the excitement of the Show made you forget all about the eye, except for everyone else's reaction when they saw you. Look forward to more information coming out about the most recent quilt market.
I'm so happy that the thread for the sampler BOM is on your Etsy site - I'm headed over there now!!
Love the sampler and your shiner, both are stunning.
Oh my! Sorry about your tussle with the shower. Have just added the sampler and the thread set to my Christmas list (did you get that, Santa?). Beautiful.
Looks like the Bluebird of Happiness applies to both your stunning quilt and your stunning shiner! Love the thread collection and that quilt would be so awesome to make while I'm recouping from broken ankle!
Looks like the Bluebird of Happiness applies to both your stunning quilt and your stunning shiner! Love the thread collection and that quilt would be so awesome to make while I'm recouping from broken ankle!
Wow, you could sure spin a good story about that shiner! I didn't know market was a contact sport! LOL!
It looks like ya'll had a great time at quilt market. Sorry about your eye. Love the Austin Bluebird Sampler.
One of these years I'm going to make it to Houston.
Wish I could have been at quilt market!!
Glad to get the rumors cleared up about your eye! They were getting a little out of hand! Hope this market was a good one! So looking forward to all the new projects.
Thanks for sharing more about Market, and your poor eye! You could also be a prize fighter for Halloween.
What a shiner -- you really have to use that as the beginnings of some great Halloween make-up (and so glad it doesn't hurt and didn't cause any problems)!! However -- I would like to hear more about the altercation @ sample spree (could have been a great story!)
I love the new quilt. Glad to hear
your eye is healing. Looks like a
fun market this year.
Love the new quilt.
Saw that shiner on IG and made me cringe, glad it didn't hurt. What a beautiful, beautiful quilt, as always! And a fabulous thread collection to go with - awesome!
Love the quilt, looking forward to making it.
I love the new bluebird sampler the colors are wonderful!
Sorry about your eye, hope it heals quickly.
Owie! I had a shiner like that once. Not fun so hope you are recovering! So glad Austin BB coming available. It's a must in my list. Makes me happy to look at!
I saw the black eye on Instagram and was like, what happened.
Thank you for the giveaway.
So glad there is nothing more extensive in the way of injuries other than the shiner. That certainly is a doozie. The bluebird sampler is beautiful!
It looks like you had a great time even with the black eye. Thanks for sharing your photos with us.
The quilt looks amazing. Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow! I hope your eye doesn't't hurt as much as it looks like it does. market sounded fun! Thank you for the chance to win the goodies.
Mary
That quilt is beautiful! Thanx for the chance to win!
Love it! Can't wait! Shanna
What a beautiful quilt--Austin Bluebird Sampler!! Great name! Love the colors! So sorry about your fall and the black eye. Take care.
Thanks for the chance to win some of your threads.
Ouch! At least you got to hang in your pi's:) Thanks for the opportunity:)
hatlevig@integra.net
I am drooling over the sampler and the thread kit. So sorry about the eye. Glad all is well.
I am so sorry to hear about your black eye.
Love the new sampler quilt and coordinated thread!!!
Lorraine
Love your coordinating top with THE quilt! Great picture. The colors in that shiner could be inspiration for a future project. Hope it's gone by now.
Thanks for the pictures from Market. The new quilt pattern is really pretty.
Your Austin Bluebird quilt is spectacular! My Austin, TX friend jumped on it when you first offered it here. I'm planning to join the BOM soon, as we are rivals at appliqué. Thanks for all you do for the quilting community.
Looks like you had a fun time at market.
Love the pic of the bandanna seller. I would love to see all of the bandanna patterns in her skirt. I love acorn squash! Could you share your recipe for the stuffing you put in it?
To win would be a lovely birthday gift for me !?!
The sampler is beautiful - so's the shiner! Glad to hear you are okay!
I'm just seeing this now Laurie! Oh no! Are you sure it didn't have anything to do with baseball?
I must find a local shop doing the BOM - it's exquisite and something I need to do for me! Will the shops also carry the Aurifil? Simply delish.
Hope you are well.
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