Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Post Market Normal

The chaos of preparing for market is over and we're done unloading the cars. The computer is limping along even though the monitor is shutting down of it's own accord so we're still working thru that little issue with loads of patterns to print and new KT Stash Society patterns going out this week. Tech support is coming this afternoon, so I'm trying to keep the faith.

Congratulations to MoeWest - you're the winner of the Harvest Moon fat 1/8's! Enjoy.

 This week, we'll give away another bundle of Holiday Medley scraps. The fabric is arriving in shops now so it's the perfect time to pick a project and buy the extra yardage needed. I hope to be back on a Tuesday timetable again, so watch for your name next week.

There's always something wonderful happening at market and this year is no exception. My friend and fellow designer Pam Buda's (Heartspun Quilts) new fabric line for Marcus Brothers was very well received and Connie Huddleson's (Starry Pines Designs) The Red Chair BOM was a hit. Their support and encouragement over the years has kept me going and I treasure their friendships. We were able to celebrate Connie's birthday Saturday night at Jack's Stack BBQ in KC with several other friends. So much good food and fun!

As for KT, we were once again named one of the top 3 best-sellers in fabric shops for the 6th year in a row according to Fab Shop magazine. Laurie Harsh of Fab Shop Network publishes a magazine for retailers to help them keep up with all the newest trends and does a survey each year of hundreds of quilt shop owners. Top-ranked again were batiks, then the Dr. Suess collection, then KT. I am humbled and honored to be among some of the top names in the industry. Makes the madness all worthwhile. To celebrate, we're offering a FREE Twinkly Stars charm pattern (retail value $6.50) to anyone who sends a stamped (65 cents), self-addressed, 5x7 envelope before June 1st. Wahoo! Holiday Medley charm packs and fabric are in your local quilt shop now.


Robert took a few pictures at market of the booth that will provide a little peek at what's coming up with Harvest Moon, Stash Society and the new Loose Change book. From the left, Spell It Out mini table treats, Loose Change (Harvest Moon hanging; 6 projects on the drying rack), Pickets & Petals, Scrap Baskets and Squared (previous Stash patterns now available to everyone), charm patterns New Moon and Twinkly Stars, Seasons of the Moon changeable wall quilt with 4 quilted center squares, Harvest Moon and Pinwheels mini table treats, Holiday Ties July Stash project, A Wave to Old Glory June Stash, 25 Yard Dash August Stash and Harvest Moon lap quilt. Over the glider is our Merry, Wish, Joy Christmas star quilt.




I've learned over the years to include some comfy seating in my booth since we live there for 3 days. My "new" red glider was just right. A glow from the fireplace and a string of porch lights offered warm ambiance for a fall themed setting. The floor cloth is several years old but still in great shape. Beach Garden Quilts made it for me with my own fabric - I love it!


Moda always requests a picture of the designers - one serious and one for fun. This year, our creative leader, Lissa Alexander, had us wear a mustache (my stash) as a marketing promo. Hilarious!
That's me, second from the left, between Leisl of Olivier & S and Jesse Jung of Lauren & Jesse Jung designs who are brand new designers for Moda and won a best booth award - congrats to mother and daughter. Pat Sloan, also new to Moda, is next to Jesse and Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings is behind me. What good sports! It's so much fun to catch up with everyone and see what's new.

Have a great holiday weekend. We'll talk next week. Lynne

45 comments:

  1. Your booth looks wonderful and love the red glider in your room.
    Congratulations on being honored!

    Debbie

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    1. Ladies, please send your self-addressed, stamped 5x7 envelope (65 cents postage attached) to:
      Kansas Troubles Quilters
      PO Box 278
      Bennington, KS 67422

      Sorry for the oversight. LMH

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  2. LOL Love the 'stashes! Your booth looks so inviting~ I love the red glider too. Congrat's!

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  3. Love your booth....so much inspiration! Congrats on being named one of the top 3 best-sellers in fabric shops again...well deserved pick!!!

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  4. Congratulations on your award from Fab Shop magazine! Your booth looks wonderful. The fireplace is a great idea for setting the fall mood. Also, a big thank you for making my day by picking my name for the Harvest Moon fabric.

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  5. It is no surprise that you were picked one of the top 3 fabric sellers in quilt store. I love your fabrics. Your booth looks terrific.

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  6. Sounds like a great trip and congratulations on being in the top 3 sellers! Everything looks great, I still love that red glider!

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  7. Congratulations! that is awesome.
    Looks like you and others had lots of fun.

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  8. CONGRATULATIONS!
    THAT IS A WONDERFUL HONOR!
    THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING!

    msstitcheer1214@yahoo.com

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  9. Congrats on being one of the top 3 sellers in quilt shops! Love the look of the booth and the glider is a perfect touch. Looks like everyone had a great time!

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  10. I am so proud for you to be in the top 3! YOUR BOOTH LOOKS SO MUCH FUN., the chair glider added just the right touch.

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  11. To what address do we send envelope for free pattern of twinkly star ??

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  12. Congrats! Your booth looks great! Wish I could have been there.

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  13. Congratulations for your honor of top seller and would have loved to have been there to see your booth!!! I'm sure the bundle of Holiday Medley scraps will be welcomed by any of us!!! Thanks....Lana D.

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  14. Your booth ooked so warm and inviting, not overdone but with lots to look at. Love your red glider, that must have been a pain to move. The Moda picture is the "Who's Who of quilting."

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  15. I want to move into your booth! You must have an amazing time at Market.

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  16. Love the stashes. My husbands family does clown noses at each get together. It's so much fun to look at the pictures as the children grow up and their children start wearing noses. Can't wait to get my hands on some Harvest Moon fabric. Your booth looked awesome. Have a great holiday weekend

    Bjeanand@gmail.com

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  17. Love the red glider. I keep saying I am going to do a floor cloth for my porch.

    Congrats on doing so well last year. I, personally, helped you right along with that!

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  18. Like the red glider. Congratulations on your award.

    Gloria
    gyates625@bellsouth.net

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  19. Would have loved to have seen your booth and joined you! Looks lovely!

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  20. Congrats on being in the top 3 best seller fabrics...a well deserved honor. Your booth looks so comfy and inviting...luv the red rocker and the fire place. What a fun photo of the moda wonderfuls!!!! Thanks for the chance to win some 'Holiday Medley Scraps'. Have a terrific Thursday!!

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  21. Congragulations to you! I love the harvest moon fabric too. Loved the pics from Market!

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  22. Pop pop over to my blog and see my quilt using your fabrics. Love your fabrics!

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  23. Congrats on being one of the most popular fabric lines. What an awesome honor! I can't imagine getting ready for market and shipping your red glider and other props every time. But be kind of stressful but a fun kind of stressful. Thanks for sharing pics of market and I love the 'stashes'!

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  24. Your booth looks so cozy and wonderful - wish my den looked so good. Congrats on being one of the top 3 best sellers in fabric shops - love your fabrics & patterns. Thanks for the chance to win some scraps of your new fabric line.

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  25. Looks like market was great fun/! Your booth looked very cozy and inviting and the retro glider was perfect! Thanks for sharing the experience...some of us (most of us) will never make it to market, so we love seeing what goes on.

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  26. Your booth looks so warm and inviting. Congratulations on being named as #3 in best selling fabrics. What an honor! I can hardly wait for the Holiday Medley line to arrive in my local shop. Love those plaids!

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  27. Looks like a hectic but wonderful time at market. Love your booth, so warm and homey with your fabrics and colors. Congrats on your award but it shouldn't be a surprise, KT fabrics are the best.

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  28. It sounds like you had a great time at market! Love the photo!

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  29. Congratulations on your award. No surprise to me as your line is my favorite. I'm looking forward the Harvest Moon to add to my collection.

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  30. Congratulations on being a top seller!!
    Love your booth with the RED glider and the fireplace, it looked like a great place to "live" for a few days.
    Looking forward to seeing your new lines to be in the LQS soon.

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  31. Congratulations on that top 3 spot.Your glider and decoration turned out great and looks comfortable too. Thanks for another sweet giveaway.

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  32. Your booth looks wonderful! Congratulations on your top three ranking. You are certainly a top seller with me and members of my guild. Thanks for the opportunity to get the free pattern.

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  33. Your booth looks fantastic. A great giveaway. Thanks for offering it.
    Janet

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  34. I know QM is work but looks like a lot of fun too! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Mary

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  35. Wow - your booth looks so inviting - I always envy the shop owners who get to attend this exciting event!

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  36. You are one creative person. The award for 3rd place fabric seller, new patterns, wonderful looking booth, and the "I can't wait to get my hands on Holiday Medley fabric, are all contributing factors that you are an amazingly gifted lady...with a cute mustache!!!! Thanks for the pattern and giveaway. KK

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  37. Quilt Market always looks like sooo much chaotic fun.
    Someday I hope to go. I love your new line but then again I LOVE everything Kansas Troubles.
    Bridgidk@verizon.net

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  38. Congrats on being the 3rd top best seller in shos. It's not hard for me to understand how you got there. I love your fabrics! Hope you will keep designing for many years to come.

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  39. Congratulations on being number 3 in best sellers!!! That's marvelous. Enjoyed your market photos! Thanks for sharing!

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  40. I love the stashes! Congrats on your award, I know I do my part to help with that; my stash shows it! Thanks for the offer of a free pattern, I will get my envelope in the mail on Tuesday.

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  41. What a great looking booth. Thanks so much for the free pattern offer. jmh

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  42. In my haste to send my envelope, I neglected to thank you for the Twinkly Stars Pattern. So thank you for the free pattern. It is adorable.
    Barb from Kingston Ma.

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  43. Would've been a fun idea to have the mustaches to have been made from cardstock covered with all the various new fabrics!!! or fabrics from your stash!! :)

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