Thursday, April 30, 2015

Moda Designers in Real Life #designersirl

I'm married to my favorite quilter.  After 20 years of quilt market mania, you'd think I'd be prepared for the craziness of the next few weeks.

 As soon as the UPS truck drops off boxes of the new precuts and fabric, the clock is ticking down to market. It seems along with all the new fabric comes more ideas than she can make into quilts in just a few weeks. My Sweetheart is in "Market Mode".
She gets a little wrapped up in her Layered Patchwork.

Inspiration comes 24/7. I even find her napping on her fabric bundles.


 
So, I'm the guy that tries to help in any way I can. "Dear, can you find a ________ for the booth?
(fill in the blank with any vintage display item she may think goes with her fabric theme). Or, "Robert, do you have time to build a table, repair a quilt rack, paint a glider to match my quilt, etc ...?" I promised Lynne years ago when she started Kansas Troubles, if she designed fabric and quilts, I'd do Everything Else. Wouldn't you think I'd be ready for the chaotic road to market?

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14 comments:

  1. Lisa SApril 30, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Wow Robert, so glad you blogged. Those of us who adore Kansas Troubles and Lynne and all of the hard work she puts into the designing and such, I know that I have neglected her better half !! So THANK YOU ROBERT !!! You also help the quilters enjoy Kansas Troubles Quilters. And I don't want to leave out those who help and support both of you. Once again HUGE THANK YOU.

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  2. FlickenstichlerinApril 30, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    What a sweet post, guess behind every great women is a great guy. Congratulations to all you have achieved together.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  3. PatriciaApril 30, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Great post, and Lynne has a great guy.

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  4. ElizabethApril 30, 2015 at 8:36 AM













    God bless these fabulous Moda husbands (and dogs, cats, kids and grandkids).


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  5. HildyApril 30, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Your a lucky girl, Lynee, for having such a good guy at your disposal, ahh, side:-)

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  6. pauletteApril 30, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    You know the old saying, behind every great quilter there is a great guy! Looks like your it, Robert!! Lynne's a lucky lady!

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  7. SandieApril 30, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    I look forward to every new release of KTQ fabrics, so thank you Robert for all you do to help Lynne do what she does so well!

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  8. Vic in NHApril 30, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Ahh, Robert, you have fairly earned the title of, "Husband Wonderful!" Please keep up the good work!

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  9. Brenda AndersonApril 30, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Awesome!

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  10. DianeMay 1, 2015 at 1:40 AM

    Truly the two of you are equally yoked, not only in creative genius, but also in genuine goodness! And because of it, quilters like us are blessed! Thank you!

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  11. moosecraftMay 1, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    lol! Little did you know how much hard work was going to be involved when you said that? ;-) You make a wonderful team! Awesome fabrics, patterns AND antique displays! (and now, Berninas)! ;-)

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  12. RosaMay 1, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Congratulations,youa re a great team!!

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  13. BarbaraMay 1, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Robert -- Enjoyed your post. Just keep her happy and creating new lines -- can't get enough Kansas Troubles fabrics!! :o)

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  14. BrandyMay 1, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    It's wonderful to hear she has such a great backer, keep up the fabulous work Robert!
    ~Brandy

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