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Next stop after our wonderful relaxing cruise was the not so relaxing but much fun International Quilt Market. This year it was back in Minneapolis – I think my favourite venue…

I had the help of some very special long time Facebook friends and loyal Hugs ‘n Kisses stitcher's Joan and Susan..

of course we arrived to this…..01860861469a3c39ff5ea4a07831d89865895dcc73

in a huge hall that looked like this013c1cbb7b356596ce84a8653fff39060175b7e89f

and spent two days empyting my suitcases and turning it into something like this

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With the release of my new fabric range ‘Fancy work Box’ which includes pretty apple greens the look was very soft and pretty this year – with that touch of spring freshness and vibrancy.01bb0339aeffdaca9912c8b0668099b88855557408Old favourites – red,white, redwork and embroidery were still favourites of the show.014d5c4dec26bfc1cb3952856ab08678552f71effbOf course the best part about market is meeting up with old friends- both designers – Jacquelynne Jost Steves012849cd48a70744d4ee9e8900e5d3f8deb84862a6and shop owners – great to catch up with Jacqueline and Sandra from the Log Cabin in Germany where I stayed and taught a few years ago..01e9c9bb03fdf863466c22b638be1a66b65fc9ea4a

New friends were also made with fun times had by all…

and its always great to catch up with fellow Aussie designers – even if we have to go to the other side of the world to meet.01fd879359afdb724d87afb9fab97e26866996a1fa

even those who live down the road!01089e1e67bcb7069a23dfad43642ead6509eae836

once again, I couldn't have done it without these great friends..Joan and Susan….

What a wonderful place the internet is to be able to meet friends like these around the world… I wore them out – but hopefully they enjoyed it!!!

 

til the next instalment- yes there’s more… then of course I have so many new goodies to show you all.

hugs for today

Helen

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