So, I'm back from market, feeling very jet lagged and as if I left my brain behind in SLC.
Market was an experience. Everything you'd expect, only ten times bigger and better than you could imagine.
I met so many nice and fun people, thank you to everyone who dropped by and made my day!
My booth area was perfectly sized for me, I designed the quilt you can see hanging (which will be available as a free pattern in September, stitched up some all new 'apples' embroideries (hanging to the right of the quilt),
made some embroidered/patchwork cushions and a little doll as well as..
this quilt I was agonizing over before market, which looked great hung up.
If you missed yesterday's post, you can catch a video of me talking through my booth here.
I was extremely fortunate to be in such great company in my booth,
to the right of me was Kaari Meng from French General (an extremely classy and V funny lady) and next to Kaari was Cosmo Cricket (new to Moda with their line Circa 1934).
To my left were Cabbages and Roses who were also new to Moda this season with their line Northcote Range. All my booth buddies were great fun to hang out with for a couple of days. We pretended to work but all I really did was apply tattoo's..
of my little dancing girl from the 'Round and round' print (here on Jamie from Moda's ankle),
Here she is again, dancing round my arm.
In between the tattoo's, we spun the wheel for all the Moda customers! You can see a video of the wheel spinning fun here.
All in all what a hoot!!! I hope I get to go again.
More market posts to come. Let me know if there's anything in particular you want to know?
No questions - just wanted to say that your booth is lovely, I love that embroidered & quilted pillow, and I can't wait til your new line comes out! I have lots of pips waiting for me to play with them at home when I get some other projects done :)
Posted by: Tiffany | 05/18/2011 at 01:37 PM
oh my that does sound like good company to keep for a few days! looks like loads of fun and Little Apples could not be any cuter! I love your colors!!
Posted by: Jenny | 05/18/2011 at 01:40 PM
I agree your booth does look gorgeous. Congratulations, and glad you had a good time,
Posted by: Anita | 05/18/2011 at 01:41 PM
The booth looked very pretty - I've seen your the tattoos blogged by happy ladies already - they are fantastic! Most brilliant marketing idea EVER!!
Posted by: Flying Blind | 05/18/2011 at 01:42 PM
Lovely booth, lovely fabrics and projects, and you have a lovely accent, too! The tattoos are great!! I love reading about everyone's experience at quilt market.
Posted by: Elisa | 05/18/2011 at 02:03 PM
Your booth looks great and I'm pleased to hear you had good neighbours. Love your embroidered 'apples' and am hoping they will be in your shop soon! :)
Posted by: Yvonne/Nellie's Niceties Too | 05/18/2011 at 02:28 PM
Looks great! So glad to hear you had a good time. Your new line is adorable! I love the pillow and the doll....Maybe some doll patterns in the future?
Posted by: jackie pacitti | 05/18/2011 at 02:36 PM
It was so nice to meet you...and the booth and the quilts looked wonderful! Somehow I missed out on the tattoo...! Hope you recover from the jet lag soon!
Posted by: sherri | 05/18/2011 at 02:41 PM
I had so much fun there. My Tattoo is still mostly intact as well LOL
Posted by: Jewel | 05/18/2011 at 02:54 PM
So cute! I love your little tattoos. I am glad you had a great time at market!
Posted by: Alexis | 05/18/2011 at 03:32 PM
I love the 'tattoo'
Can't wait for your latest fabric line to be released here
Posted by: Gill | 05/18/2011 at 04:13 PM
LOVE the tattoos....and I just watched the video of the quilt market spin the wheel on YouTube. I could only figure out that the first lady got a jelly roll and someone else got an iPad, I am really curious to know what the other pieces of paper said??
Posted by: Tami | 05/18/2011 at 04:39 PM
now I know why Moda didn't want this pattern I did http://quiltfrenzy.blogspot.com/2011/04/sister-quilt-to-my-hunters-star.html for a tutorial for the bake shop! great minds think alike :)
Posted by: Karin @ Quilt Frenzy | 05/18/2011 at 05:13 PM
Oh Aneela, I want a tattoo! Please? ;-)
Posted by: Ruth | 05/18/2011 at 06:39 PM
I am sad - I'm thinking that today's the day that I must finally scrub off my darling little tattoo ... she's looking a little ragged ;]
Loved meeting you SO much, Aneela!
Posted by: Erin | 05/18/2011 at 07:14 PM
Thanks for sharing pics from market, Aneela. Your booth looked wonderful - your designs and creations are just beautiful. Love, love, love those darling tatoos. Glad you had a good time at your first market and hope this is just the beginning to all sorts of good things for you!
Posted by: Katherine | 05/18/2011 at 07:40 PM
The tattoos are so darling especially! What a fun little extra to remind people of your line long after they have left your booth. Super clever!
Posted by: Angela Pingel | 05/18/2011 at 07:47 PM
I have a question! *frantically waving my hand in the air*
Do you have any embroidery patterns available. I am dying to learn how to use embroidery in my quilting, and I can't imagine a better place to start than your little dancing girl, or scooter girl or anything!
Posted by: Mary | 05/18/2011 at 10:25 PM
So glad to hear and see, you had a great time at market. Your booth looked great, little apples is just beautiful. It was lovely to watch the you-tube and see and hear you. You are such a sweetie. "Cool" really cool. Congratulations on your 1st of many succesful market adventures.
Posted by: Julie | 05/18/2011 at 10:30 PM
i think you branded me... my tattoo won't come off! was that on purpose??? :P
Posted by: heather | 05/18/2011 at 10:42 PM
Your booth looks so sweet .... I love that hanging quilt !!
Congrats on a successful market xx
Posted by: lorraine | 05/18/2011 at 11:09 PM
Love your booth!! And the tattoos!! I watched the videos yesterday and they're wonderful, it all looks like so much fun! It's been great seeing you and your booth popping up on other blogs too
Posted by: Rachaeldaisy | 05/19/2011 at 12:36 AM
Aneela, will you be selling the new embroidery patterns in your etsy store? I love your patterns...different than anyone else's. ;0
Posted by: ina | 05/19/2011 at 12:45 AM
Glad you had such a great time at Market. I too love the tattoos.....do you sell them? Loved that little doll....will you have a pattern for that.? I love everything you make and create....keep up the good work girl....you got it all. hugs
Posted by: judy burnett | 05/19/2011 at 04:14 AM
congratulations on your fun booth, it looks so you! I'm so looking forward to a bit of little apples once its available and the little girl tattoos are priceless! wish I could rock one!!!
Posted by: Sheetal | 05/19/2011 at 04:49 PM
Your booth was so pretty. I just love your fabrics. The pre-quilted backed fabric looks really interesting. I could think of some great things to make with that! Congrats on a successful show!
Posted by: Beth | 05/20/2011 at 12:26 PM
Congratulations on your terrific booth! Your quilts look wonderful. I just love the little tattoo's!! Such a fun, original idea! Your fabrics are so beautiful. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Chantal Shaw | 05/20/2011 at 04:10 PM
Spring Market was first quilt show, and I was amazed. The talent displayed there was beyond anything I could imagine, and yours was absolutely adorable. And inspirational. Thanks for the fun--and the tattoo!
Posted by: judith coughlin | 05/20/2011 at 05:17 PM
Your area was darling, very sweet and fresh, like you. Congrats!
Posted by: nanette | 05/20/2011 at 08:20 PM
Looking forward to the "Little Apples" collection. I also fell in love with "Sherbet Pips" but have been really disappointed to find so little has reached UK. Been desperately searching for a jelly roll with no luck :(
Please Moda we Brits would live to support aBritish designer
Chris x
Posted by: Chris | 05/20/2011 at 09:45 PM
Your booth was awesome =) I stopped by it a ton. I didn't bother you, I never know what to say to my creative idols!! But just know that I loved it all and it was awesome to see you in person.
Posted by: Jennifer Rodriguez | 05/21/2011 at 03:32 PM
Great booth! I've seen many pictures of it and you around blogland! A sure sign of success!
Posted by: Jackie | 05/22/2011 at 05:13 PM
Everything looks beautiful and also I love the clothes you chose, so classy, where did you buy?
Posted by: maypole | 05/23/2011 at 10:21 AM
CHRIS, you can find a jelly roll at "Patch Fabrics" online
Posted by: maypole | 05/23/2011 at 10:23 AM
Maypole,
All the clothes I wore at market were recent purchases from Topshop except the olive cardi which is an oldie but goodie from French Connection :)
Posted by: aneela | 05/23/2011 at 11:41 AM
Thank you for replying, they looked gorgeous!
Posted by: maypole | 05/23/2011 at 02:03 PM
Like the blog, appreciate the share!
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