by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Oct 19, 2014 | Blog
I have not been doing many Blog entries as we have been working quite diligently to get ready for the Houston International Quilt Market and International Quilt Festival. I am happy to report that the trailer Laura ordered did arrive on time and I was able to do do...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Sep 22, 2014 | Blog
If you have been following the blog for a while you might remember that Mr Laura attended the Pittsburgh Spring International Quilt Market. The Markets (both the Spring Market that is held in different cities each year and the fall market that is always in Houston)...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Sep 16, 2014 | Blog
I am taking a break from swimming the boxes back upstream to spawn. Luckily it was a pretty successful show and the boxes with stock items are lighter. The really heavy boxes with metal stands and other display elements seem much heavier going upstairs however. We...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Sep 6, 2014 | Blog
Laura has been busy making new samples for the Chattanooga AQS show. I think her favorites are the new versions of the As You Like It purse that she made with fabric from the Coats and Clark, Eclectic Elements line. She also loves Sandy Fitzpatricks, Hissyfitz Designs...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Aug 31, 2014 | Blog
Mr Laura again. We will be at the AQS Quilt Show in Chattanooga TN September 10th-13th. I can tell we have an upcoming quilt show even without a calendar, because while performing in my capacity of Director of Material Transportation (my latest promotion), the main...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Aug 9, 2014 | Blog
Mr Laura here. I took a break from my normal duties “Carrying Heavy Things” to build a wooden case for the cash drawer that I could also mount the Square Stand and receipt printer on top of. We have just added a barcode scanner to the setup that will...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Aug 6, 2014 | Blog
The quilts shows are both a lot of fun AND also a lot of work! We both enjoy going and we also enjoy getting home, where we will restock, recharge (we have a short vacation to St Michael’s, MD planned), repack, and head to Chattanooga for the next show Sept...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Jul 18, 2014 | Blog
Professional Tote Kit Variations. Laura’s latest kit version of the Professional Tote includes a variation on the handle that includes the Rectangle Rings (standard in the Mini-Professional Tote) and Purse Feet. The Rectangle Rings provide additional stylishness...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Jul 15, 2014 | Blog, Giveaway, Kangaroo Tote, Professional Tote
Dave’s Giveaways FREE STUFF!!! The first 20 people who stop by the booth #318 on Wednesday and Thursday and mention they like Dave will receive a Free Key Chain. The first 15 people who stop by booth #318 on Friday and Saturday and mention they like Dave will...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Jul 9, 2014 | Blog
As we continue to prepare for the Charlotte Quilt Week, we are making up new kits of Laura’s most popular patterns. Mr Laura and Dave (my trusty minion) are such bad hiders, I mean, “so talented”, that we can’t seem to stop being promoted. I...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Jul 3, 2014 | Blog
T Shirt Quilt My Quilt is DONE!! As I have said before that plucky little Laura sure can sew! It looks really really good. But the best part was the label she put on it. Several years ago I gave Laura a card. Inside it I wrote ” It is no fun playing a Knight in...
by Mike Martell AKA Mr Laura | Jul 2, 2014 | Blog
Mr Laura is excited. Just in time for the hottest part of the summer the Quilt is all Quilted. The only thing left is the binding which apparently is very time consuming. My photography skills being what they are I am not sure you can make it out but the squares are...
