The Quilted Crow Girls

Checker . . . our new US Distributor!

We were thrilled to see Nancy again from Checker who confirmed that they would be taking on our designs for distribution - something we have been working toward for some time now.  Probably about five weeks away yet, have to get all the coding and other stuff sorted, stock ready and then we'll all be ready to go!  

Julie from PatchAbilities is our other US Distributor, so between the two, it sure is going to make it easier for our overseas customers which is what we want!

It's been great catching up with many of you who have become great buddies over the years - there's always a good laugh to be had at market!    And thanks Brenda for the 'tutorial' on facebook - I will get my head around it one day!

So looking forward to seeing Docia and Beth from The Quilt Merchant who we are going to 'play with' next year - we missed you guys at market!  Cori and Kathy - we can't wait for next year - it's gonna be a hoot!  And Katie and Carrie - we're holding you to your promise!!!

Breakfast is calling then it's off to market, to market . . .so

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

Day one at market . . .

Well before we knew it, it was time to get to our booth ready for the crowds waiting outside . . .

But first we had to go by the Martingale stand and collect our Author badges!!  Were we chuffed or what!

And they even have our book cover on them! 

Some photos of our booth - not very good ones, but it will give you an idea.  We didn't get a chance to wander and take some others as it was rather frantic . . .

As usual we went on a "prop hunt" and found some little treasures that we so wished would fit in our suitcase to take home . . . anyone for a game of scrabble!

Some of our new designs that were launched . . .

"Betsy" hourglass quilt on the left, then "Hexagons for Harriet" which was shown in Spring, "October Lillies" on the old ironing board, "Pomegranite Trails" on the table and "Paisleys for Peggy" on the back wall.

This one shows "Crossroads" and "Marnie's Place", along with two others that were also shown in Spring, "Jandalberries" on the old rocker (which I really am hoping will magically shrink to fit in my suitcase - that's the rocker, not the runner!)  and "Autumnal Pinwheels" coming out of the basket.

"Betsy" and "Crossroads" are the two projects that we will be teaching at Lone Star House of Quilts in Arlington on Saturday and Sunday, so if you're coming along, here's your sneek peek!!  Give the girls a call at the shop if you're interested in coming along.

Some special people doing some special book signings is coming next!

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

 

 

Here we are in Texas!

And just in time to see the Texas Rangers play in the World Series!!!  Can't say I really know what's going on but I do know that there's lots of excitement in town - tonight they're playing the Cardinals (sounds like I really do know what I'm talking about doesn't it!) and cos we're in Texas, of course we have to go for the Rangers!!

After a long trip we arrived on Monday and our lovely host Betsy Chutchian picked us up from Dallas airport and took us home to her lovely place which is full to the brim with the most beautiful quilts you have ever seen!   Talk about quilt heaven!

On Tuesday we did a Trunk Show at Lone Star House of Quilts - a gorgeous shop in Arlington full of the best range of reproductions - and the browns!!!  my goodness - bring em on!!  Loads of samples in each of the rooms and the ladies are all just so lovely.  We were fortunate enough to be able to sit in on one of Betsy's "Jo's Club" as well, which was real fun. 

Today saw us setting up our booth ready for Quilt Market tomorrow - no photos yet - haven't had time!  Will promise some real soon.

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

Calling all Sue Spargo fans . . .

Guess who's coming to Crow Central . . . Sue Spargo herself! 

It's been in the planning for some time, and there is still a lot of planning to do . . . very limited details at the moment so all we can tell you at this stage is that she will be here late next year for a two day workshop.  More details will be known after Houston so we'll be sure to keep you updated. 

Sue is booked out until 2013 so we are extremely lucky to be able to have her come to Australia during her 2012 schedule.

Places will be limited so if you really don't want to miss out give us a call (03) 6228 3319 at the shop and we'll put you down on our list - it will definately be on a first come, first serve basis!!

Secretly, we can't wait!!!

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

A book update!

Huge excitement at Crow Central . . . look what arrived in the post . . .

Page proofs of our upcoming book which is due to be released in April 2012 with Martingale & Company!

Can you believe that this famous logo is on OUR BOOK!!

It's so exciting to see all of this . . .

 
turn into all of this . . .

It is everything we had hoped for and more . . . . we are over the moon with what the team at Martingale have done with the layout . . . it's just fantastic!!

Check this out!!  Here's our title . . .

  
Are we just a wee bit excited or what?  We're bursting at the seams!!  Wish we could show you more, but that's all you're allowed to see at the moment!!  Sorry 'bout that!! 

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

 

 

 

 

A Gathering with The Crows . . . workshop at Lone Star House of Quilts

We were both delighted when invited to do a workshop whilst we are in the US in just a few weeks time.  We will be teaching at Lone Star House of Quilts which is in Arlington, Texas and is owned by Alice and her husband David. 

Just feast your eyes on this gorgeous building . . .

We can't wait to get inside and see all of the wonderful treasures . . . quilts, fabric, notions . . .  just thinking about it makes us want to be there right now!  Go to their website and take a look at some of the photos of the shop - it is just beautiful.

Both Deirdre and I have each designed a project for the ladies on the day featuring our trademark wool applique on reproduction fabrics and are really happy with the final look - just adding the binding and writing the patterns and all will be done! 

Both designs, along with some others, will be released at Fall Market in a couple of weeks time, but for those of you who would like to come to the workshop, get in touch with the ladies at Lone Star and they will get you booked in!  We will also be doing a trunkshow on the Saturday as well for those who can't make the workshop.

Dates for the workshop are Saturday the 5th and Sunday 6th November.

Hope to see you there!

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls