Today I'm delighted to share insights for attendees and non-attendees to Fall 2014 Quilt Market, for ways to learn about new products and have fun.
Quilt Market is a Trade Show that is held twice a year, for those in the businesses. It is a great opportunity for buyers to come learn about new products and place their orders for items that will appear in quilt shops in 2015. There are also many opportunities for those in the business to learn how to grow their business by attending various panel discussions, which SewCalGal highly recommends for everyone in the business.
Schoolhouse at Quilt Market is always a great way to learn, but this year there is a special opportunity that SewCalGal encourages all attendees at Market to attend. F + W President Sara Domville will announce the results of the 2014 Quilting in America Survey, 10am, Schoolhouse opening. Don't miss this session and be sure you get a copy of the 2014 Quilting in America Survey. This is an excellent resource for those in the business to understand trends in the quilting industry as well as use to establish metrics for how well they are doing in the business. Well worth the nominal expense for this publication and SewCalGal highly recommends it.
Landauer Pub
Has many wonderful new books that they are introducing at Quilt Market. SewCalGal is anticipating "Recreating Antique Quilts", by Wendy Sheppard, to be a best seller.
Maywood Studio
New Halloween theme fabric line, by KimberBell Designs, will be introduced at Fall Market.
You can get get a sneak peak on their YouTube Video:
note: If you have problems watching this embedded video, or you are on a MAC you can click this link to watch it directly in YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n44W9Vz0tvg&feature=youtu.be&a
Aurifil
Pop by to meet Alex and the Aurifil team, for fun, games, yummy threads, as well as learn about their new thread colors and amazing bundles. Aurifil has partnered with many talented designers to create spectacular new collections from Edyta Sitar, Sara Lawson, Camelia Roskelly, Bunny Hill, Bari J., Jill Finley, Michelle Scott, Sheena Norquay, Marti Mitchell, Brigitte Heitland, Sue Daley, Shari Butler, Chelsea Andersen, Melanie McNiece, Katy Jones, Judy and Judel Niemeyer, Tasha Noel, Stacey Mitchell, Lynn Krawczyk, and Debra Gabel.
Twitter users may also want to follow Elena Destro (Elly at Aurfil), to learn current insights on Market. And, of course, be sure to visit Aurifil at Sample Spree in booth #216, 217.
Martingale
Pop by the Martingale Booth #tbd to see all of their new books. There are still some slots open to meet authors and get a signed copy of a new book, from amazing authors. But be sure if you didn't pre-register you check in advance, to confirm space for any book signing. Still, you may want to pop over to attend their Meet the Designer sessions for great fun and inspiration.
SewCalGal anticipates "Nap and Nod" to become a best seller. Absolutely delightful book!
C&T has many new books that they will be introducing at Market. SewCalGal is confident that Shape and
Hoffman California International Fabrics has many amazing new fabrics that they will showcase at Market, as well as designers using their fabrics. This is definitely a booth to visit at Market, as well as at Shopping Spree.
Kaleidoscope Kreator will be introducing a new machine embroidery design collection at Market, Booth #200. And for those attending Festival, you can also see their new collection. Absolutely stunning!
Island Batik has released many new fabrics, including blenders. And they'll be showcasing a variety of designers that have created spectacular quilts using their fabrics. Another booth you will want to visit at market.
Quilt Market has a large list of events going on. Here are a few that caught my attention and I wanted to share and encourage others to join the learning opportunities and fun:
Friday, October, 24th
11:15 - 11:45am
Merchandising Experts Panel Discussion
Join industry experts in a panel discussion on creative ways to move more product. Speakers: Eleanor Burns of Quilt in a Day, Stacy Michell of Shades Textiles, Elena Gregotti of Aurifil & Deb Luttrell of Stitchin' Heaven
Room 362C
Schoolhouse presentation: Casey York (CT Pub) Room 362D
11:50-12:20pm
Schoolhouse Session: Wendy Sheppard (Ivory Spring), Recreating Antique Quilts, Room 382A
New Designer Lines with Island Batik
Join Fourth and Sixth Designs and Stacy Michell of Shades Textiles for fun new patterns featuring their new fabric lines for Island Batik! Also learn tips for promoting these lines and discover complementary products perfect for bundling and upselling. Speakers: Barbara Persing, Mary Hoover and Stacy Michell Room: 362C
Schoolhouse presentation: Elizabeth Hartman (CT Pub) Room 362D
12:25pm - 12:55pm
Schoolhouse presentation: Victoria Findlay Wolfe (CT Pub) Room 362D
1pm - 1:30pm
Schoolhouse presentation: Angela Walters (CT Pub) Room 362D
1:35pm - 2:05pm
Schoolhouse presentation: Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield & Sarah Markos (CT Pub) Room 362D
3:10-3:40pm
Schoolhouse presentation: Valorie Wells (CT Pub) Room 362D
3:45pm - 4:15PM
Schoolhouse presentation: Sam Hunter (CT Pub) Room 362D
4:20pm - 4:50pm
Schoolhouse presentation: Sujata Shah (CT Pub) Room 362D
4:55pm - 5:25pm
Schoolhouse presentation: Kathy McGee (CT Pub) Room 362D
Saturday, Oct 25th
10am
Book Signing: Melissa Lunden, Sew A Modern Home, Brewer Booth #1124
Book signing: Kathy McGee, The Happy Bicycle. C&T Booth #2337
Demonstration: A Flare For Fabric: Creative Projects from the Designers at Henry Glass Fabrics, compiled by Linda Lum DeBono
Henry Glass Fabrics Booth #608
10:30am
Book Signing: Myra Harder, Nap and Nod
Martingale Booth #2113
11am
Book signing: Casey York, Modern Applique' Illusions. C&T Booth #2337
Book Signing: Dana Bolyard, Imagine Quilts. EE Schenk Booth #1528
Book signing: A Flare For Fabric: Creative Projects from the Designers at Henry Glass Fabrics, compiled by Linda Lum DeBono
Brewer Booth #1124
Book Signing: Sandi Blackwell, Simply Sensational Square-agonals Quilts. Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
11:30am
Book Signing: Kathy Brown, Take 5 Fat Quarters
Martingale Booth #2113
Book Signing: It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop) team, Fat Quarter Style, United Notions booth #1932
NOON
Book Signing: Katja Marek, The New Hexagon, Paper Pieces Booth #157
Book Signing: Molly Hansen, Free-Motion Quilting For Beginners, Brewer #1124
Book Signing: Jenny Pedigo and Helen Robinson (Sew Kind of Wonderful), Contemporary Curved Quilts. Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
12:30pm
Book Signing: Dana Bolyard, Imagine Quilts
Martingale Booth #2113
1pm
Book Signing: Jean Ann Wright, Jelly Roll Jambalaya Quilts, Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
Book signing: Shannon Brinkley, Scrappy Bits Applique'. C&T Booth #2337
Book Signing: Amy Ellis, Think Big, United Notions Booth #1932
1:30pm
Book Signing: Melissa Lunden, Sew A Modern Home
Martingale Booth #2113
2pm
Book Signing: Wendy Sheppard (Ivory Spring), Recreating Antique Quilts, Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
Book Signing: It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop) team, Fat Quarter Style, Riley Blake Designs #1512
Book signing: Jera Brandvig, Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern. C&T Booth #2337
Book signing and demonstrations: A Flare For Fabric: Creative Projects from the Designers at Henry Glass Fabrics, compiled by Linda Lum DeBono, Henry Glass Fabrics, Booth #608
Book Signing: Katja Marek, The New Hexagon, EE Schenck Booth #1528
2:30pm
Book Signing: Amy Ellis, Think Big
Martingale Booth #211
3pm
Book signing: Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield and Sarah Markos,
Just for You-Selfish Sewing with Your Favorite SewCanShe Bloggers C&T Booth #2337
Book Signing: Kathy Brown, Take 5 Fat Quarters, Red Rooster Fabrics Booth #1556
Book Signing: Melissa Lunden, Sew A Modern Home, Birch Fabrics, Booth #1050 (or 950?)
Grand Prize Drawings - Henry Glass Fabrics, booth #608
Book Signing: Laurel Albright, Easy-Cut Quilts With A Modern Twist, Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
4pm
Book Signing: Jeri Simon, Quilting The Basics and Beyond, Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
3:30pm
Designer Meet & Greet, Martingale booth #2113
4pm
Book signing: Sam Hunter, Quilt Talk, C&T Booth #2337
6-8pm
An Evening with the Quilt Marketeers. Deb Luttrell and panel
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Note: SewCalGal attended a presentation with this panel last year and highly recommends it. Great way to learn tips to build strong networking relationships in the Quilting industry, as well as to help grow your business.
Sunday, October 26th
10am
Book Signing: Katja Marek, The New Hexagon, United Notions Booth #1932 10am
Book Signing: Allie Aller and Valerie Bothell Quilting, Just a Little Bit Crazy, C&T Booth #2337
Demonstration: A Flare For Fabric: Creative Projects from the Designers at Henry Glass Fabrics, compiled by Linda Lum DeBono
Henry Glass Fabrics Booth #608
10:30am
Book Signing: Amber Johnson, Vintage Vibe
Martingale Booth #211
11am
Demonstration by Kathy Doughty using her fast2cut® HexEssentials. Giveaway at the end of each demo, but you need to be present to win. C&T booth #2337
Book Signing: Molly Hanson, Free-Motion Quilting for Beginners, EE Schenck Booth #1528
Book Signing: Ruth Chandler, Modern Hand Stitching, Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
11:30AM
Book Signing: It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop) team, Fat Quarter Style,Checker Booth #708/808
Book Signing: Myra Harder, Urban and Amish
Martingale Booth #211
12pm
Book Signing: Carolyn Forster, Quilting-on-the-Go Taking It Further, Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
Book Signing: Valori Wells, My Life in Fabric with Valori Wells, C&T Booth #2337
Book Signing: Kathy Brown, Take 5 Fat Quarters, EE Schenck Booth #1528
12:30PM
Book Signing: Katja Marek, The New Hexagon
Martingale Booth #211
1pm
Book Signing: Karin Hellaby, Sew Simple Hexi-flowers, Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
Book Signing: Elizabeth Hartman, Patchwork City, C&T Booth #2337
Book Signing: Myra Harder, Nap and Nod, Shannon Fabrics Booth #2044
Book Signing: It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop) team, Fat Quarter Style,EE Schench #1528
1:30PM
Book Signing: Molly Hanson, Free-Motion Quilting for Beginners
Martingale Booth #211
2pm
Book Signing: Janice Vaine, Embroidery and Patchwork Revisited, Landauer Publishing Booth #2305
Book Signing: Lesley Riley, Creative Image Transfer - Any Artist, Any Style, Any Surfac
