Kathy Miller of Michael Miller fame and myself threw a party in Portland Thursday night. I named it Fabric 2.0 (like Web 2.0) and that chick, Jessica, even did a logo for me. The idea was to get the bloggers, new fabric designers, and anybody else that is doing something cool in the fabric industry together. It worked. We had a great turnout and I met a ton of people whose blogs I read or had read about that I would never have found on the exhibit show floor.
On the left is myself and Joel Dewberry. I met him at last Quilt Market and he is incredibly nice (and talented). My goal for next Quilt Market is to weigh less than he does. The picture on the right, from l to r, is Heather Bailey, Beth of Elinor Peace Bailey dolls, Myrinda of Fabric Hound, and Patty Young of ModKidBoutique. Patty has a collection coming for Michael Miller next fall.
From l to r, Kathy Miller, Paula Prass of Mimi Collection and her husband, Tim. Paula is doing a collection for Michael Miller Fabrics coming out this summer. Carolyn Spencer and Valori Wells are on the right. They have co-authored a book, Life Style: 20 Projects to Make Your Home Your Own. I'm ordering a copy-- perused it at the show and it has some fun projects.
The group on the left is from Sew Mama Sew, from l to r, Beth, Kristin and Lauren. I'm glad Kristin stopped by because she is very pregnant and didn't know if she could make it or not. She held up well! With Joel Dewberry is Amelia and Daria from Boutique Cafe. They will be adding several podcasts from Quilt Market to their site, so check back in the coming weeks.
There's Joel again! Either he was everywhere or everyone wanted their picture taken with him! He's with Sandi Henderson, designer of Ginger Blossom fabric and the soon to be available Farmers Market fabric. I'll show you her booth in another post-- it was gorgeous! Charlotte Barnard, deputy editor of Country Living magazine is sitting with Jona of Fabritopia (on the right). (I know, I was impressed with the Country Living connection too-- Kathy invited her.) Jona sewed some of the samples shown at market, including Heather Bailey's new line, Pop Garden.
I failed to get pictures of lots of people that were there. Melissa Averinos of Yummy Goods, for example. She has a line coming out for Free Spirit next fall. Donna Wilder, of the original Free Spirit, now of Fabric Traditions and Luana from EQuilter.com were there. Rob Appell was there with his new book "Making Waves... The Adventures of a Surf Quilter". As you might guess, he is fun. And I apologize if I didn't mention you-- if you came after I started concentrating on the food, I probably missed you!
Thank you Caroline - it's so nice to put some faces to all the names that I read about and know from their fabrics or online shops. It must have been so inspiring for you to be there amongst all that fabric-goodness! Looking forward to seeing the results of it in your shop! :)
Posted by: Astrid | May 19, 2008 at 06:22 PM
It was great to meet you at the fabric 2.0 party. Thank you for putting it together. It was a fun way to kick off the rest of the week! I was there with Boutique Cafe and we loved every minute!
Posted by: Megan | May 19, 2008 at 06:36 PM
A big thanks to you and Kathy for having such a great shindig! I was pinching myself the whole time!
Posted by: Jona | May 19, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Caroline!!!! LOVE YA, girl! you are so cool, and this party was awesome!! Thanks for the full report and the great pictures and the plug, LOL!!! Can't wait to see you in Houston. :)
Posted by: Patty/MODKID | May 19, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Oh my! What a fun party! I'm showing Chops (my DH) the pics now...I don't think he missed it, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world!
Can I be like you when I grow up ;)
Posted by: myrinda | May 20, 2008 at 12:25 AM
Caroline,
You are such a lovely gal! What a fantastic party with so many amazing people to meet. The room was crawling with talent. Thank you for allowing me to come--I hope to keep in touch with you and see you again in Houston. Lots of love, Eva
Posted by: Eva (freshandvintage) | May 20, 2008 at 02:08 AM
Thanks again for the invite to Fabric 2.0, Caroline. We had a great time meeting all the designers and other folks who were at Oba.
Posted by: Sarah & Josh (Sewer-Sewist) | May 20, 2008 at 12:25 PM
It was so lovely to meet you! I was so looking forward to fabric 2.0 and I almost made it so I'm disappointed as it looks like it was a wonderful get together. It was such a wonderful concept... Looking forward to meeting you again.
Best,
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya Whelan | May 20, 2008 at 03:37 PM
It was so lovely to meet you! I was so looking forward to fabric 2.0 and I almost made it so I'm disappointed as it looks like it was a wonderful get together. It was such a wonderful concept... Looking forward to meeting you again.
Best,
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya Whelan | May 20, 2008 at 03:38 PM
i was bummed already that i was going to miss this, but now that you've posted this, and i see all the cool people that were there, i'm doubly bummed. stinkaroo! looks like it was a ton of fun!
Posted by: joanna | May 20, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Hey, that looks like fun. I would just like to view the patterns & colors..I'm sure they were amazing...Um...I received the Drawing Room Fabrics and they are so fabulous. Thanks!
Are you getting any of Dewberry's Ginseng fabric in the end of May/June? Thanks!
For some reason, I am loving orange & aqua.
Posted by: Joyce | May 20, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Thank you so much for inviting me to this great party! I had a wonderful time, everything was beautiful!
I am so grateful for wonderful people like you in this incredible market!
-Amelia (with Boutique Cafe)
Posted by: Amelia | May 21, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Thank you so much for inviting us to your Party Caroline! I had so much fun and the food was delicious:)
I can't wait to see you in Houston!
Chelsea
Posted by: Chelsea | May 21, 2008 at 02:30 PM
You are adorable! I am so happy to have finally met you after hearing so many wonderful things about you from Kathy Miller. The party was so much fun and you are a kick!
Posted by: shawn | May 21, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Awww, I know some of those girls! :) Looks like a great time Caroline.
Posted by: PamperingBeki | May 26, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Hey caroline!
Thank you again for all of your effort in putting together that gathering. I look forward to seeing you in Houston!
Posted by: melissa@yummygoods | May 26, 2008 at 06:46 PM
I can't believe all this talent and fame was right in my backyard! If I only knew how to sew, then maybe I would have known about this quilting show......damn!
Love your blog!
Posted by: kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu | May 26, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Wow! What a great party! All the fabric rock stars were there! I so would have loved to be there!
Missy
Posted by: Missy | May 28, 2008 at 09:28 AM
It's so nice to faces to some of the blogs that I read!
BTW, I've visited your blog on several occasions (via Jessica's blog) and this is the first time I write a comment. I just realized that you're in Houston - like me!
Posted by: patricia | May 29, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Fabric 2.0 gathering was incredible! You really know how to put on a spectacular event. Thank you so much Caroline, it was a thrill to meet you.
Posted by: Daria - Boutique Cafe | June 27, 2008 at 01:30 AM