More Market Madness

Good Morning!

Hopefully today the computer and I are going to get along. I wish we had more pictures of booths to share with you, but we took more pictures of things we have coming, or people who in our world are "famous". Keep checking back we have something very exciting to share with you! Also check out the Make Life Sweet Blog. We all signed their apron they were giving away, and right now on their blog you can see a picture with our names on it!

Jen, Kelly and I waiting for Market to Open!

First Stop Crabapple Hill!

Some of their cute displays!

Great new patterns and even better we were able to bring them home!

Amanda Herring of The Quilted Fish!

Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms!

Great new patterns from Freddie's Friends!

Pam Kitty Morning with her new fabric line!

One of Pam's cute displays!

An Amazing Quilt!

Great New Wool Projects!

Fun tiny pincushions!

Beautiful Log Cabin from Fig Tree!

Craig and Lori Gill were one of our first customers to purchase a Handi Quilter. They have since won a contest with them. You should check out their handi quilter story.

Day Two!

What a great time we had. Remember to keep checking back for our very exciting news!

Hugs,

Marsha

Market Madness

Market was once again fabulous. We had an absolute blast. We have lots of fun and exciting goodies to tempt you. A lot of new patterns made their way into my suitcase and many more are arriving. Most of Crab.Apple Hill's new patterns and lots of other embroidery patterns. New thread, floss, wool (lovely wool), wool patterns, notions, and of course fabric, fabric and more fabric.

We are so blessed to have such talented fabric and pattern designers. Thank you to all who share their creative talents. The only thing I brought home that wasn't wanted was a cold! The people of Salt Lake City were excellent hosts, and the restaurants were tasty. The weather ---- sunny!!!

I would love to share photos with you, but I am fighting with the computer. I will post pictures tomorrow after I win this battle.

Marsha

From California to Wisconsin and back and off to Salt Lake City!

My what busy times these are. Every day is shorter and the to do lists get longer. So I thought I'd share a quick look at some of the fabric lines that have come in. Of course we have some great new batiks, Grunge basics by Moda, and Sweet Sixteen by Laundry Basket Quilts.

Mark and I had the honor of attending a dear friend's wedding in Madison WI. Since we were already buying an airline ticket we decided to go two days early and do some quilt shop hopping. What a delight going to other quilt shops and we found some dandies. The best find was a new wool source. Take a look at these colors! We are really excited about adding a lot more wool and wool projects to the store along with more classes.

New wool!

My friend Cinde and I at her son's rehearsal dinner.

View from our hotel room. Madison WI.

So I know, you are wondering what is up with the Piggly Wiggly? Well I have never seen a Piggly Wiggly so I thought it should be documented. Cute huh?

It's not too late to request goodies from market. Jen and I are leaving Thursday morning and we would love to have your input.

Enjoy the sun and live every day to the fullest.

God Bless

Marsha

So a lot has been going on at Morning Star. Mark and I went to the Auburn Quilt Show April 8, 9, and 10. What a great bunch of ladies. I thought you might like to see some pictures of our booth and some pictures from their quilt show. Friday after we got our booth all set up we went to the High Hand nursery in Loomis. A new favorite spot for me. If you like plants this place is great, plus they have a great cafe. Hats off to the High Hand Nursery. We celebrated our 38th anniversary while we were working the show. What a blessing to have such a great marriage and still enjoy being together. Love you Mark.

Home on Monday and Quilt Rush Shop Hop started on Wednesday. Whew! The rush was fun, fast and furious. We met a lot of new friends and reconnected with old friends. Thanks to all who made Quilt Rush successful.

Jen and I are starting to count the days till Market. I love Maket. It's so exhilarating to see all the new goodies and new fabric lines. At least I still have a few weeks to pray for self control. If there is something new you would like us to carry let me know and we will check it out.

Hugs,

Marsha

Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the Game. Michael Jordan

Is It Spring Yet?

Happy Spring,

How is it possible that April first is already here? It seems like we just put away our Christmas decorations and Christmas fabric is starting to make an appearance. Time surely goes much faster today than it used to. Mark and I have been traveling a little more than usual. It's nice but then I get nervous about the store. So home it will be for awhile and I am happy with that.

Mark, Kelly, our nephew Ben and girlfriend Briana

We recently went on a trip to Tempe Az. to see our son and his wife. Spring training was in full swing. We weren't able to see a Giants game but we did see the Oakland A's play with the Rockies. Mark caught a fly ball! We had a great time. We also managed to go to The Arizona Quilt Guild Quilt Show. It was a great show with lots of pretty quilts. We are considering the possibility of vendoring the show next spring. Of course we managed a few trips to the mall.

Lots of good food and time spent with family. All the cactus were getting ready to bloom, of course the first bloom opened the day we left. Mark was able to help our son Mark put in a sprinkling system for their garden. They like to do projects together when we visit, and a lot of great cooking. What a gift to be able to visit with your kids and enjoy that time together. We love you Mark and Kelly!!!

Two days after we got home we were off to vendor the Yuba City Quilt Show. What a great show and a nice bunch of quilters. We leave in a few days to vendor the Auburn quilt show. We are both hoping for sunshine this time instead of rain.

Lots of fun new fabrics, projects, and thread have arrived at Morning Star Quilts. The store is in full Spring mode and waiting to welcome you when you come to visit.

The annual Quilt Rush Shop Hop starts on April 13 - April 17. There are great prizes to be won as well as 14 shops to tickle your fancy. Hope you plan to atend. For more information go to www.quiltrush.org.

God Bless,

Marsha

Much may be done in those little shreds and patches of time which every day produces, and which most throw away. Charles Caleb Colton