It was Awesome!!! I had such a great time at this market. Portland is beautiful and the weather was so nice and warm. I have mixed emotions about being home and done with it all. On the one hand, I was exhausted by the time it ended on Sunday and ready to come home to my family, but on the other I was sad to leave. Being there among fabric designers, 3000 exhibitors, shop owners, fellow bloggers, and boutique designers was amazing. It made all the hard work feel worth it. Being able to share something you love to do with other's who have similar interests and get their feedback is so cool! It put everything in perspective for me and motivated me to keep going.
As for my pattern debut, it went really well. The response was overwhelming! I have about 100 business cards to go through and phone calls to make. I'm guessing I'll know in the next month exactly where this road is going to take me. I will keep you posted on everything:) Check my Pink Fig Pattern Blog for updates on the patterns, tutorials on techniques, and for a list of places you can purchase my patterns!
I had an opportunity arise while I was there that will unravel over the next few days. It's not only fun for me, but will be fun for you too! The booths done by the fabric designers were incredible! Everyone had different themes and ideas and it gave variety and flavor to the show. So I'm going to post a different booth every couple of days for the next week leading up to the one that was my favorite. They were all incredible, but this one was a breath of fresh air! On Wednesday
May 28th the booth winner will be shown. Leave a comment about the winning booth and you will be entered in a drawing to win a prize that was donated by the designer! IT IS SO COOL!!!!
For the first featured booth I decided to show my own. It's nothing spectacular, but all in all it turned out pretty good for the first time around. Tell me what you think!
I learned a lot about what not to do and hopefully Houston
Market will go a little smoother. I really did have a blast and
I am so grateful for this opportunity and excited for the
adventure that lies ahead.
Check back in a day or 2 for the next featured booth.
~Chelsea
Your booth was so great Chelsea! I knew it was yours the moment I saw it. It definately POPPED next to others and had a style that was recognizable and drew you in! I heard SEVERAL great comments while there about your booth. Lots of curious on-lookers as to who was the great new pattern gal! :)
Congrats on all your success at Market! I'll be back to see what other booths you chose to feature!
Posted by: Megan | May 20, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Thanks Megan!!! You are so sweet! I loved seeing you at Market. Sorry we didn't get to spend more time together:( We need to plan better for Houston and have another slumber party.
Love ya!
Chelsea
Posted by: Chelsea | May 20, 2008 at 05:08 PM
Chelsea, it was a pleasure spending time with you... even the hour or so we drove around lost in Portland! LOL!!!! Your booth was fantastic and I am just thrilled about your success. Can't wait to see what's on the horizon for you.
I'll take a wild guess at the winning booth: Tina Givens. I know I was speechless when I saw it. :)
Posted by: Patty/MODKID | May 20, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Oh Chelsea it was SOOOO fun to meet you in person finally! And your booth...AND patterns...were fabulous! I'm just glad I got to know you before you get big and famous and "snooty" and won't talk to us anymore....sniff....LOL!
Thanks for sneaking me in...you are a sweetie:)
Nat
Posted by: Natalee | May 20, 2008 at 07:58 PM
It sure does help to have the cutest little girls as models! I love that you enlarged photos to hang. That splash of color really looks amazing. Your booth looks so inviting -can't wait to see more!
Posted by: jbstamper@hotmail.com | May 20, 2008 at 08:45 PM
Chelsea,
Your booth was beautiful!! Definitely one of the prettiest. I can't wait to see what you come up with in Houston! It was such a pleasure to meet you in person!
Posted by: Jona | May 20, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Chelsea your booth was beautiful and so clean and refreshing. You did at fantastic job at market, your booth was always busy every time I walked by - and I walked by a lot. Congrats! I'm excited to have your stuff in the store!
Posted by: Holly | May 20, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Your booth looks fantastic Chelsea!!You did a great job of showcasing your style. I so enjoyed looking at all your photos. You are so pretty! :) I wish I could have been there. Pittsburgh Spring 2009?..I will be there! Right in my backyard.:)
I will guess Anna Maria Horner for booth design. I am in love with her newest collection.
hugs my friend,
Ronda
Posted by: Ronda | May 21, 2008 at 05:37 AM
Gorgeous is all I can say! Congrats on everything going so well. I had no doubts that your debut would be all the rage. :)
Can't wait to see whats next.
Posted by: luxy | May 21, 2008 at 06:34 AM
I think your booth looks awesome - I want to step into it! :) It looks like you had an amazing time and I know things will only go well for you. How could they not - look at your patterns?! I want them all and I barely know how to sew! Love your pics and I can't wait to see the booth pics you are going to share with us.
Posted by: Amber H. | May 21, 2008 at 07:03 AM
Chelsea!!! It was great to see you again.
Thank you for helping me control my blood sugar levels ;o) Your booth was both ADORABLE and functional! LOL
You did a great job, I am so excited for you and totally thrilled about seeing you in Houston in October!!!
XOXO-Amelia
Posted by: Amelia | May 21, 2008 at 07:46 AM
CHELSEA!! You are living your dream!! Your booth looks amazing and it sounds like you had a great time out there! I am so excited for you and proud of your hard work! Way to go, sister. You deserve a long nap. :) Miss you!
Posted by: Katie A. | May 21, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Chelsea,
Girrrrrrrrrrrrrrlllllll! I am so proud of you. The booth was fantastic and the poster photos of your girls looked amazing. You and all of your family (and friends) being gorgeous didn't hurt the booth one bit either my friend ;) I'm excited to see Pink Fig Fabrics in stores. Your hard work is gonna pay off. Love the slide show too! I miss you, Eva
Posted by: Eva | May 21, 2008 at 03:04 PM
I am amazed by you every day. I constantly am looking at your blog for new updates. Maybe one day I will have a girl and can have you dress her. I am glad that you had so much support out there, it sure looks like you had a ton of fun. Your booth is amazing-abd quite eye catching. Good Luck with everything. Connie
Posted by: Connie | May 21, 2008 at 03:12 PM
chelsea,
I loved your booth and thought it was fantastic!!! Can't wait for my patterns to get to the shop, Thanks for the great prize!!!
Nadine
Posted by: Nadine | May 21, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Cute, cute! Can't wait to see it all!
Posted by: Kim | May 21, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Chelsea, I love your booth! It's total eye candy :)
Posted by: the vintagepearl | May 22, 2008 at 12:55 AM
holy wow! your booth is awesome...just gorgeous! Great job
xoxo
wendy
Posted by: wendy | May 23, 2008 at 10:52 AM
hey Girl, hows it rockin??? pretty good by the pics of you!!! I have been doing rocking body for a month now. I have lost a couple inches and 4 lbs, and i fell great. I can't wait to dance everyday!! I haven't always done it six days a week but I really stuck with it. How has it been for you??? Your booth is quaint and precious. I didn't realize it was in portland, i am in seattle. Sounded fun, when and how do we vote?As always love the music!!!take care~MARIE ~fellow rocker
Posted by: Marie Figgins | May 23, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Your booth looks great!
Missy
Posted by: Missy | May 28, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Your booth looks terrific!
Missy
Posted by: Missy | May 28, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Chelsea,
I have had so much fun looking at your blog tonight, and I'm really proud of you for getting all those photos out and organized, and writing about everything so eloquently! When do you do it!? Actually I know the answer to that.
But why can't I do it like you?
I did love your booth, and I did have a great time with you there, and I am so proud of you and all that is happening to you and for you right now. You deserve it!
Can I steal some of your pictures???
Lila
Posted by: Lila Tueller | May 29, 2008 at 10:29 PM