I’m sure you’ve already seen a ton of things on the internet regarding last week’s Quilt Market in Portland, but I just wanted to share a few photos that I took, so I thought I’d start with Tula Pink’s booth. I got the most photos of her booth than anyone else’s, so it seemed like a good place to start.
I got in a bit late on Thursday afternoon, but I did make it in time to catch Tula’s schoolhouse for Aurifil. She talked about her new threads and showed off some projects, all made with Aurifil. I’ve been holding off showing these bags since the end of March, but I can finally share with you…I made 2 bags for Tula’s booth, from my Petrillo Bag sewing pattern and my Aeroplane Bag sewing pattern.
Here are a couple of shots I took before I sent them off:
She had a lot of other great things in her booth besides the bags, including these great pillows made with a free tutorial that she wrote called Pineapple Slices.
That super great quilt with the darker green background is an English paper piecing kit that will be available from Free Spirit Fabrics very soon. It includes all of the pre-cut fabrics and paper pieces needed to make the quilt. Amazing!!
I know they seem really simple, but I totally loved these flowers…they were amazing. And Tula sold about 300 signed copies of her new book that weekend…do you have one? Make sure you join in on the sew along!
Here’s a rack full of wonderful…you can see the box on the 2nd to top shelf, that’s the EPP kit I just mentioned. And look at all the wonderful ribbons, thread, and pillows!
Tula also has some new Renaissance Ribbons coming out next month, called the ‘Classics’ series. It includes ribbons from past lines including the owls (but of course), squirrels, and ladybugs. Look how beautiful!!
This new fabric line is called ‘Acacia’ and will be out in quilt shops this September.
Below is a shot of some of Tula’s stuff in the Free Spirit booth. The quilt on the right is called ‘Science Fair’ by Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts. Julie has a whole plethora of beautiful patterns, and you definitely need one in your hands!! I also recognize that dress from Alexia’s Liberty Love book, which I have and it is amazing!
This is one of my favorite photos from Market…probably my top 3. Me and Tula. Holy moly. 🙂
And that’s Tula, her mom, and Angela Walters, who long arms all of Tula’s quilts. Tula’s mom, Kathy, seriously has a rocking wardrobe…she had these awesome spiky sneakers and a leather jacket. I was like…wow, I wish I was that cool.
And here is the magnificent butterfly quilt…this will be a quilt pattern available very soon! I saw it far away at first, but when you get close up, it’s really an awesome sampler quilt in and of itself. I cannot even imagine the thought process that went into coming up with a pattern like this.
So, that’s my look back at Tula Pink’s booth. I don’t know if you can tell or not by the writing on this blog post; usually I have my thoughts a little bit more together, but looking at these photos again makes me sort of hyperventilate. So sorry. 🙂
Your bags look awesome in her booth ~ she has some pretty sweet things coming out, like those ribbons! Drool! Thanks for sharing!
I’d love to know more about your market experience such as:
Favorite thing
Most surprising thing
Least favorite thing
One day I will make it to market… maybe Pittsburgh 2014! 😉
I love the ribbons! They would make perfect headbands. Any idea, off the top of your head, of places that sell the ribbon?
Love Tula! Can’t wait til Acacia is out 🙂
Thank you for the Tula view of Market Sara! I enjoyed!
LOVE it all!!
that octopus ribbon is so cute i can’t even tell you!!
All of it is awesome! The pillows, the bags, the ribbons, the quilts, the books. sigh….. Your excitement comes through in the post. You should have seen me at the first market I went to. I never stopped talking, kind of one long run on sentence. Thanks for sharing this market with those of us who were at home.
what a wonderful blog you have done, I am sure to pop back a few times for more eye candy. Have signed up for the Tula blocks and now sorting out fabrics but not sure |I am happy with what I have picked so will ponder a bit longer.
thank you so much for sharing all your gorgeous photos – it was so awesome to follow Quilt Market via instagram and now blog posts. I LOVE the fox (is it a fox? it’s kind of like a bandit fox) on the bags you made for Tula’s booth (and I really love the version of your aeroplane bag that Katy made – the patchwork one with the leopard print straps – I need to buy your pattern!). That butterfly quilt is just amazing, I love it. My copy of Tula’s 100 blocks book arrived in the mail today – need to find a bit of time to sit down and read through it slowly, it looks amazing on a quick flick through. And I really love your yellow Suzuko dress, just so awesome!! Thanks again for sharing all your lovely pics and words. Cat.
It seems you had a great time at Quilt Market. Tula Pink’s booth is amazing, all the fabrics, ribbons, quilts, pillows,…, and your bags! I really love your Petrillo bag in that fabric, thanks for sharing with us all those great pics.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that diamond hexi quilt! And how cool are you that you met Angela and TULA! She really is my idol. Would you be able to get a interview with her? I would love to know what makes her brain tick! Great job on your bag… it is to die for 🙂
My husband got me an autographed copy of City Sampler for Mother’s Day. I Heart Tula Pink shipped it quick. Now I have both the Kindle version and a hard copy which is so fun to look through. I love the paper piecing quilt. I will be looking for the kit.
Greta bags! That Butterfly quilt is wondrous- been browsing many,many photos of the Quilt Market and that quilt is the real stand-out item. Awesome.
Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictutes. Love the bags, quilts and ribbons.
Thanks for showing us these wonderful photos! I will definitely have to buy some Tula fabric.
thanks for sharing, Tula’s my favorite. i can’t wait to get the butterfly pattern it is incredible in close ups.
HOLY MOLY!!! Awesome pics! Thanks so much for sharing. Love all your clothes. They look great on you. Soo you look “totally cool” too. Can’t wait to get my hands on Tula’s Butterfly pattern. Do you think it will come out as a kit?? Hope so…tks again … love the pics
I’m hyperventilating right along with you. Oh, and wiping a bit of drool off the keyboard…
Raccoon Aeroplane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG!! I want EVERYTHING in this booth!
She is a rock star!
I saw you and your great bag at market… Oh how i love Tulas booth!
I can’t wait for the pattern of the butterfly quilt. Its beautiful and I think I need to make this one!!
What a nice group of pictures – sure would like to view market sometime…