Monday, May 19, 2008

Back from Quilt Market....

Sunday in Portland was a day to remember. It's a long drive back and forth from Seattle, but so well worth it. It's huge, really huge. I had scheduled appointments for every hour with my reps, but in between I was able to find some new treasures for my AllegroFabrics store. I can hardly wait til they all come in. I concentrated on finding new and interesting patterns. This summer I will make samples of many of them, send them out to be modeled and post them in a new patterns section in the store.
....and the new fabrics from some of the most amazing artists....oh my gosh...they are irresistible! Sandi Henderson's new Farmer's Market is beautiful, bright, uplifting and soon to be overflowing all over my store. I got to meet Sandi and talk to her...well, I was probably not making much sense in my excitement, but she is very sweet! Her booth was easy to spot...from a distance I could see her bright red chairs that are on her blog!...Her patterns are fun...
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I had a wonderful conversation with Heather Ross...She talked a bit about how her childhood inspires her imagination for her designs. She is so genuine and open. I could have listened to her for hours describing how she collected the names for those little goldfish, who the little girls are on her new Mendocino line, her summers on the beach. There is a part of her in every brush stroke that created every image on every piece of fabric. She truly is sharing her life on a fabric canvas. Needless to say, AllegroFabrics will soon be the proud owner of hundreds of yards......
Heather Bailey came by while I was drooling over Pop Garden and Bijoux her two newest (OH my!) lines. She showed me the magazine with pages of her latest...you have got to check this out...the photography is amazing and every detail makes you smile...
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I put together some wonderful combinations of Heather's fabrics that will take us from now thru Holiday...what an inspiration is she is...there isn't anything she can't do!

Tina Givens has a welcoming booth that I could have camped in for hours! We talked about hew newest color ways in Annabella...those little love birds are so huggable!
Chole's Imagination was everywhere! Tina has an edge to her designs that draws me in and takes me back to Europe. I feel totally enveloped in my other world when I am among her fabrics. And as a total surprise to me, she has kids PATTERNS!!!!!!!! There were beautiful samples everywhere. You guessed it, I will soon have those patterns in my store. Here is one color way from Chloe's Imagination...this is Tina's picture...
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I stopped by to wave at Robin Mynatt of Paris Bebe and my WistaSista, Des. Robin was some very wonderful new designs and colors she has added to her collection. I love talking to Robin. Her talent is amazing. She has managed to grow her business in every way. I believe there isn't anything she can't do!
Many thanks to my friend Beth, who came with me on the long I5 drive from Seattle to Portland and back. The time flew! We had fabulous clear and sunny weather. Mt St Helen's and Mt Rainier led the way home.
It could not have been a more perfect day!
Linda

Monday, May 12, 2008

WisteriaLane Launches WILD Flowers...

On a Safari....See any Zebras?



What a great theme we chose for this time of year...spring is all around us. Flowers are finally blooming here in the Northwest, and I am happy to see a welcome warm change. I chose some very outrageous fabrics and came up with some wild designs for my LilyandEbony sets. Check us out on ebay~

Search: WisteriaLane WILD Flowers.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Get Ready! It's bound to be WILD!


Just have to share this most amazing photo of my little model. This is a very sneaky peek of my next WisteriaLane set for our upcoming launch! Don't miss it...starting on Tues May 13th.


Tuesday, May 6, 2008


I finished my third in the Designer Fabric Series. This set is a combination of beautiful fabrics by Joel Dewberry accented by Kiwi Dots from Michael Miller. I found this great pattern in my drawer stash and knew exactly how this would all come together. Of course, working with such beautiful fabrics would inspire anyone! You can find the fabrics at my website, AllegroFabrics.

This custom set will be listed on auction at Ebay on Tuesday night.
Search WisteriaLane LAE to find it.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Fresh Poppies Amy Butler's newest line...


I just love the newest fabric collection from Amy Butler. Fresh Poppies, Nouveau Trees and Vintage Dots all in this tunic, from LilyandEbony. Just listed on Ebay.
I have lots more Amy Butler on my fabric website, http://www.allegrofabrics.com/
All about Fabric....
My newest venture...
AllegroFabrics Grand Opening!
I just recently started a new side line business selling designer fabrics. My store is called AllegroFabrics, and I am having a Grand Opening! I would like all of you to be a part of our celebration. I opened my store a few months ago and I have it stocked with about 200 bolts of fabrics from designers and maufacturers such as Heather Ross, Jennifer Paganelli, Tina Givens, Joel Dewberry, MODA, Michael Miller, Amy Butler, Kaufman, Alexander Hoffman, and more. I cater to the Children's boutique world designers. Right now and for a limited time, I am offering a 20 % discount on all fabrics purchased on my website. It's my Grand Opening Special!
The voucher code that you need to use is: 20percent
Website: www.AllegroFabrics.com
Have fun shopping. Stop by often. I get new things in all the time!
Linda,
AllegroFabrics and LilyandEbony