I told Anna that it was a Cinderella moment. Seeing my designs collectively displayed in her booth was amazing. Everything that happened up to that moment and then forward too was as lovely as a fairy tale. The booth was gorgeous, the collections were gorgeous, the designers were gorgeous, the sales team was gorgeous and yes, the buyers were too!
Among other places, my collection is going to Japan, Spain, England, Holland, New Zealand and Australia. Wow!
Anna enlisted a team of designers to make samples using the fabrics for each collection. I loved the big tuffet pillow!
And the crazy quilt!
And still felt proud of the projects I made and brought.
What a thrill to see my name up there followed by Walnut Hill Farm. The collection is named for the place where I grew up outside Saint Louis. It's all inspired by my mother's personal style and the nostalgia my grandmother instilled in both of us.
Back to that Cinderella moment. I was telling Anna that it felt like that and she laughed and said, Well, yes, and I had a real Cinderella moment today. My shoe fell off getting into the cab and the bellman picked it up and put it back on my foot!
It goes without saying that Anna was the real Cinderella at this gala although everyone at Blend made each of us feel like major princesses. I'm grateful for and wildly impressed by all that Anna did to bring her vision - and ours - to market. Brilliant.
And gorgeous.
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Well done! I love the big tuffet too!!
Posted by: anne o | November 02, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Selling in Amsterdam? Need to know details? So happy for this recognition of your talents!!
Posted by: Jane B | November 02, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Hello Charlotte,
How exciting! Congrats!
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | November 02, 2011 at 03:41 PM
So exciting! And the Cinderella moment doesn't have to end - there are no bad step sisters to interfere.
It's a beautiful collection, Charlotte, so happy for you.
Posted by: Lorrie | November 02, 2011 at 03:54 PM
Congratulations. I saw your collection there, but missed seeing you!
Posted by: pam | November 02, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Congratulations! I've only been to quilt market once and was amazed by all the talent. Both of my sisters quilt, but I had no idea the weekend would be so inspirational. I couldn't wait to get home create.
Posted by: Judith Coughlin-Sanchez | November 02, 2011 at 07:48 PM
Wow, Charlotte. Wow!
Hugs,
Suz
Posted by: Susan Reaney | November 03, 2011 at 12:01 AM
CHARLOTTE! What a wonderful and exciting adventure! Your collection is darling and the booth is just gorgeous. Mazel Tov!!
Posted by: Loretta | November 03, 2011 at 07:37 AM
Beautiful…simply beautiful! Congratulations on this new adventure. Best!
Posted by: KarenJ | November 03, 2011 at 08:27 AM
These items look fabulous, and your collection is beautiful and unique. So great, Charlotte!!!
Posted by: Anadavisdesign | November 03, 2011 at 10:50 AM
The display looks fabulous, wow, how exciting for you. Good things happen to ***NICE*** and talented people like you! xox Corrine
Posted by: Corrine | November 03, 2011 at 11:29 AM
The booth looks incredible...crisp and clean, but warmed up so beautifully with your fabrics and projects. The world is going to be a prettier place...congratulations, sweet Charlotte...errr, Cinderella! xox
Posted by: Linda Warlyn | November 03, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations Cinderella! I know you had a grin on your face the entire time of market!
Posted by: jackie | November 03, 2011 at 07:55 PM
Love it all! Congratulations! How exciting for you, and when I am able to purchase some of the fabric, how exciting for ME! Happy for you!!!
Posted by: Monica Fullerton | November 04, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Congratulations!!
Posted by: maria | November 05, 2011 at 06:52 AM
Your line is wonderful, Charlotte!!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Alisa | November 05, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Congratulations! What a huge thrill for you and I'm sure for your mother as well. :)
Posted by: tammyCA | November 05, 2011 at 01:35 PM
I missed market so I'm glad you show them here..just utterly amazing what us creative folks can do given the chance!!!! Way to go!!xo
Posted by: Jennifer | November 08, 2011 at 04:13 PM