Market Wrap Up

After a whirlwind in Houston, I have returned back to the shop.

Top 5 things I have seen:
1. Green
2. Birds
3. Fairies
4. More pre-cuts
5. Everything homemade

Green
From soothing sage to electric lime, all things green are hot!

Birds
Birds, birds and more birds - even some owls. Birds are still hot. Mostly "contemporary" representations of birds over true images.

Fairies
Alexander Henry was a bit ahead of the trend with some showing last market. Fairies were everywhere.

Pre-cuts
Some new language for you:
Turnover: 6 inch squares cut on the diagonal
Honey Buns: 1 1/2" strips cut width of fabric

More and more patterns using combinations of pre-cuts instead of only one cut.

Everything Homemade
I haven't been going to these things for too long, however there seems to be more of a focus on creating homemade everything. Easy home decorating ideas, more totes (if that is possible), aprons, and lots of little gifty items.

Lots of the newer designers are talking about ETSY. (A crafter's EBAY type online community. www.etsy.com)

I can't wait to see you tomorrow night for the big Post Market Review!

Julie