The Quilt Market Chronicles, Part 1.

Hey everyone! How's it been?

Here at Art Gallery Fabrics we've been extremely busy ever since we got back from Market… between the shootings, the updates, the order processing, the fabric cutting, the video editing, the e-mail replying and oh my god! So much to digest after the whole show craziness! But of course, there's always time to give you the scoop on what happened at Market.

Setting up the booth this time seemed easy since we had everything so planned, organized, labeled and under control; well, we were wrong, ha! It took us quite a long time to put it all together but hey, it was totally worth it! With some strong teamwork everything gets done beautifully… you tell me! Here is the Fall 2010 Art Gallery Booth:

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At the booth we were presenting two collections: Paradise, and Modern Affair; and this time I tried to bring a different way to showcase my products: DREAMBOARDS!

Let's start by the Modern Affair wall…

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Some of you may be wondering… "What is all that stuff on the wall"?? Haha! Well, this is what I call a "Dreamboard": a collection of images, objects, and textures that inspire me to create. In my design process, I find it sooo important to surround myself with inspiration, to create a certain "mood"… So that's why I wanted to expand this concept, just take it out of my studio and show it to everyone, so you can also find inspiration and get your creative juices going!

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How do you like it so far?

My team and I also designed that Dreamboard concept to show "Paradise Collection"… wanna see it?

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Every item was carefully picked…

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Here are my Grab'n Sew kits and patterns… Did you know that we expanded the fabric choices for each of the Kits? We have 6 additional choices besides the original!

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You might think, "What is a TV doing there" "And why is Pat on it?" well… I kinda wanna keep it on the down low for a little more… buuuuuut… I'm releasing my very first clothing pattern, and this time, on a DVD format (printed pattern pieces included)! I'm super excited about it, but I'm gonna spill the beans later, I promise.

And now. it's time for my personal favorite: THE SHOWROOM! This time it featured Dreaming in French, which as I've already mentioned, it's my most favorite collection so far. The inspiration for the room was the little french knick-knack boutiques, can you tell?

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Everyone loved that little girl's dress with the big flowers. Would you like to see translated it in a new pattern?

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We put great attention to details…

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And here's our brand new Catalog!! We decided to go totally radical and change our cover from dark gray to light aqua! What do you think?

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I tell you, I have so many pictures I'm trying really hard not to post them all! I know Market it's only three days but I swear there's so much going on in so very little time, it's hard to cover it all! But I promise I'll do my best to keep you updated… Hope you like it so far, there's much more coming… stay tuned for Part 2!

For now, I just want to read your comments…

Love,

Pat.

18 responses to “The Quilt Market Chronicles, Part 1.”

  1. Jackie Avatar

    It was so nice meeting your whole family at market. Your booth was lovely and I am looking forward to receiving our order for the shop.

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  2. Patricia Bravo Avatar

    I’m so glad that you like it! Hope you can also use some dream boards on your store to help your quilters and sewers get inspired every time they visit you! Love, Pat

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  3. Catherine Avatar

    Your booth looks so pretty and inviting. So many details to take in. The dream boards are a great idea to provise inspiration. Thanks for sharing your photos.

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  4. patricia Avatar
    patricia

    Please, please, please have the pattern available for the little girls dress with the big flowers. I adore it! All the other little girl dresses are just precious as well. By the way, the aqua as a signature color for your logo has a very fresh feeling, in my opinion. It looks like Market was a beautiful success. Congratulations!

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  5. Judith Avatar
    Judith

    I really enjoyed seeing all your photos. You obviously enjoyed putting everything together. I find your use of colour so inspiring and I loved the set of cushions in the blues and yellows.

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  6. Kortnie Avatar

    everything looks fantastic!! I would love to see the skirt on the Paradise collection dreamboard translated into a pattern or maybe just a close up picture so I could figure it out. It’s so cute. Great job

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  7. Patricia Bravo Avatar

    Many thanks! Do you have a dream board on your sewing room? If you don’t, try to make a space of your own, where you collect pieces that make your brain work more creatively… It makes a great difference! Love, Pat

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  8. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Really enjoyed your pictures!!! I sat and dreamed that I could have all the collections! I like the idea of having a dream board. So, I think I will give it a go! Thanks so much for inspiration!!!

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  9. Pat Avatar
    Pat

    Talk about total eye-candy. Your booth is spectacular. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Patricia Bravo Avatar

    Well, you know what Pat? I have requests from other moms and grandmas to make this dress a pattern. So… hopefully soon you’ll have it ready to buy! Thank you for your lovely comments. :) Love, Pat

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  11. Patricia Bravo Avatar

    Thank you Judith, I love to design for you girls! Love, Pat

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  12. Patricia Bravo Avatar

    This is what is all about! That my ideas can give you many more ideas… :) Thank YOU! Love, Pat

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  13. Patricia Bravo Avatar

    Thank you for your excitement… You really rock girls!! Love, Pat

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  14. Patricia Bravo Avatar

    This is another request that I have been hearing… Mmmhh! Maybe soon! Please sign up for my newsletter for updates on new and upcoming patterns and fabrics (so you know when they are coming out)
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    Love, Pat

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  15. *Staci * Avatar

    Do I see macrons??? Your booth is wonderful especially the Paradise dreamboard. If I were at market someone would probably have to drag me out of it. :)
    ~Staci
    (I’m really excited to learn more about the dvd pattern)

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  16. Missytorg Avatar

    I would like to say that the little girl’s dress with the large flowers is adorable, and I would love, love, love to make it for my little one! Would purchase the pattern in a hot minute if it were available!

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  17. Ellen Ban Avatar
    Ellen Ban

    Your booth looks fabulous! Love the dream boards and of course your gorgeous fabric! Thanks for bringing market to the reat of us!

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  18. Sandra Davidson Avatar
    Sandra Davidson

    Your booth was beautiful, I wish I could buy every fabric in every collection. I think I will start a dream board.

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