Boutique 4 Quilters

Yesterday I visited a shop called Boutique 4 Quilters in Melbourne, Florida. What a great selection of fabric!

It's always exciting to see patterns by my Canadian designer friends hanging in quilt shops in another country. Here are some patterns by Ursula Riegel (Designs to Share with You) from Victoria, BC.

Here is Ti Leaves by Susan Purney Mark and Daphne Greig (Patchwork Studios).

Almost Ready for Quilt Saskatchewan!

On Monday I leave for Saskatoon and will be in the Merchant's Mall at Quilt Saskatchewan. This is the national Canadian conference that is held every year in a different location in Canada. It is sponsored by the Canadian Quilters' Association. You can read more about this event here.

I have created a special little pattern just for this event. It is a quick and easy project and lots of fun to make. Here is a sneak preview of "Calorie-Free Cupcakes". It seems that anything to do with cupcakes is still very popular right now, so I hope people will like this new design. The finished size is 15.5" x 15.5".

Canadian Designer Sightings at Quilt Market

There were several Canadian pattern designers at Quilt Market in Pittsburgh, each with their own distinctive style.

Shauna from Quilter's Clutter

Susan and Daphne from Patchworks Studio. Their new book, Simple Stained Glass Quilts, was released at Quilt Market last week.

Laurie from Chili Pepper in British Columbia. This was Laurie's first Quilt Market!

Brenda and Lisa from Among Brenda's Quilts.

Brenda is from Ontario and has wonderful bag designs.

Betty and Sharon from Rabbit's Haven on Mayne Island, British Columbia.

They have a new fabric line coming out in the fall.