Friday, November 1, 2013

Taking care of business ....!

I'm back from a fabulous trip.  Market in Houston was a blast.  I enjoyed myself tremendously and have much to share with you, but first I want to tell you about Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts.

She is so photogenic.


Isn't she sweet!  Edyta has to be one of the nicest designer I have ever met.

Wanting to blog about my first market experience, I asked if I could take pictures of her booth.


Love that pedal pusher car!


Her work is stunning!


I don't know how she finds the time to design so many beautiful fabric lines and make quilts!  She is such a prolific quilter!


I am just in awe of her work!


I hope you have enjoyed her booth as much as I have.

Now, remember how I said she was so sweet?  Well, she is also very generous.  She gave me the following fabrics to offer as a give away on my blog.


Aren't they gorgeous!  It is from her newest line, Jelly Bean Batiks, not even in stores yet.  It retails for $80.00!  So, leave me a comment by November 21, 2013 and you will be eligible for the draw.

In the mean time, pop on over to her blog and/or her Facebook and say hello!

Let the fun begin!
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40 comments:

  1. AnnNovember 1, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    That is a wonderful bundle. Perfect name for it. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  2. ThequiltladyNovember 1, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    I am so glad that your trip to Houston was great. Also, thank you again for seeking out my friend and getting a pic!!!

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  3. CathiNovember 1, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    What beautiful fabric. I would love to have them!

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  4. Paula, the quilterNovember 1, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I attended a filming of The Quilt Show and she was one of the quilt celebrities on the show, what a sweet lady! Thanks to both you and her for the giveaway.

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  5. GayleNovember 1, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I have thought of combining batiks with other cottons in my quilts like Edyta does, but the ones I find are SO bright and garish. Would love to win her collection so I can give it a try cuz I LOVE her quilts! Lucky you to meet her in person.....

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  6. WoolenSailsNovember 1, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Her booth is so amazing and that car is so fun. I do love the truck quilt, that would be fun to have in different seasons.

    Debbie

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  7. suemluvsquiltsNovember 1, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I have just finished watching the you tube video of the Moda Schoolhouse + Edyta was so lovely + funny. Amazing giveaway. So happy to get a chance to win some of her gorgeous fabric - thank you.

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  8. YvonneNovember 1, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    So glad you had a good time and got to meet all those wonderful quilters. :)

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  9. Maggie STNovember 1, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    LOve her work... Maggie S

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  10. BethNovember 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Lucky you to meet Edyta! My friend took a class from her on a cruise..and now I'm going to quilt her umbrella top! I think that is as close as I will get to Edtya! DRAT! lol Glad you enjoyed the show..I hope to go next year...

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  11. Gisele BourdonNovember 2, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Comme tu as été chanceuse de la rencontrer, merci pour les belles
    photos. Tu as passé du bon temps à l'expo , je suis contente pour toi.
    J'espère avoir la chance de gagné ce magnifique cadeaux.
    Bonne fin de semaine à toi.
    Gisèle

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  12. Sally ANovember 2, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I just love Laundry basket patterns and I get her calendar each year, she does a beautiful job. thanks for the give away and enjoy reading your blog. Sally

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  13. Quilting TangentNovember 2, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Jelly Bean Batiks, great collection. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  14. PatNovember 2, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Hi Carole, I just returned from your shop. Your new fabrics are wonderful. Thank you for a chance to win your give away, The fabrics are beautiful in the give away too!

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  15. barbara woodsNovember 2, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Would love to win that, thanks

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  16. quiltmom annaNovember 2, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    I have a friend who first introduced me to Edyta's laundry quilts- very nice designs and what a lovely thing for her to do to give you fabric to share.
    I love pink and I love batiks so you have me drooling Carole.
    It looks like you had a grand time at Quilt Market.
    Regards from Alberta,
    Anna

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  17. KaarenNovember 3, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    WIsh I could have been there with you, Carole. Edyta is one of my favorite designers and her style is so recognizable.

    I think she was the innovator of the laser pre-cut fusible shapes for machine applique.

    I'd love to win the bundle of her fabrics. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

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  18. UnknownNovember 3, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Thanks for sharing, Carole.
    I have a few of her books and I love her work.

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  19. Love to AppliqueNovember 3, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Thank u Carole for the chance to win these beautiful fabrics.

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  20. TLCNovember 3, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I LOVE all things Edyta! Did you get a clue as to when the car quilt pattern will be available??

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  21. QuiltsmilesNovember 3, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Lucy you to meet Edyta! Her style is sew unique and the colors of her lines so rich in both color and style. Great giveaway, thanks for the chance. Jane

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  22. Gypsy QuilterNovember 3, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Edyta's work is indeed lovely. Such a talented lady and so thoughtful to offer a door prize for those of us who could not attend. The fabrics are yummy, count me in.

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  23. maryNovember 3, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    beautiful fabrics from edyta and I agree saw her at houston- she is gracious, lovely and talented but a real person!! mary in autin

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  24. ThimbleannaNovember 4, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    YAY! You're back! Let the quilt market reports begin!!!! ;-D

    Isn't Edyta's work amazing??? She must have some little fairies at her house to get so much done between markets. I've seen some of her new quilts from market reports and they're just beautiful. Your picture is the first I've seen of that umbrella quilt though -- it looks beautiful too!

    I always hear people say they don't like batiks. I would think Edyta would change their minds!

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  25. SGNovember 4, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I love her work! Thanks for sharing your market experience and for the grest giveaway! The fabrics are beautiful!

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  26. SheriNovember 5, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I love Edyta's style of quilting! I haven't tried batiks yet. I would love to win!

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  27. RhonaNovember 5, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway, have not sewn with batiks yet, would be great to win this beautiful fabric!

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  28. UnknownNovember 7, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Thanks to both Edyta and you for this giveaway. The fabrics are just gorgeous!

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  29. TeresaNovember 8, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Oh please draw my name :) love her booth and her designs and she must be nice to give you such a wonderful gift it give away to so e very fortunate quilter

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  30. MayleenNovember 11, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    The fabrics are gorgeous and so are Edyta's designs! My favorite one in her booth was the star quilt in the center of the back wall. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  31. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I love the quilt with the car, would be perfect for my little one. I am going to pop over to her and take a look at her patterns.

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  32. swoozeNovember 14, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Wow what gorgeous fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  33. UnknownNovember 14, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Love the batiks Carole. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  34. RozNovember 14, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Don't know what took me so long to sign up for your blog, but I'm now here and loved reading your adventures. The giveaway would be a great addition to my stash.

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  35. RozNovember 14, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Not sure if my comment went through so I'm making another one, just in case. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. The giveaway is beautiful and would look lovely in my stash!

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  36. HeatherNovember 14, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    What lovely batiks, so cheerful and happy. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  37. MarilynNovember 14, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Beautiful fabrics and quilts. So imspirational. Thanks for sharing such a great giveaway.

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  38. dorthaNovember 16, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful fabrics. The pictures of her booth are gorgeous . Thanks for sharing pictures and lovely fabric.

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  39. KatieNovember 17, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    My first trip to Houston Quilt Festival was a blast and meeting Edyta was the highlight! She is amazing and her work is so inspiring! I am still on a high from the trip, working on her flower basket quilt today and loving it!

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  40. DyannNovember 17, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Edyta's fabric and patterns are stunning! I am a huge fan and would love to win the Jellybean fabric! Thank you for sharing your Houston experience and photos.

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