The Souks....
A combination the entire Mystic collection and Kona Cottons.....
The Souks is the open air marketplace in the medina (center) of Marrakesh.... it is a maze of tiny stalls and vendors with every possible product you could need....I barely touched the surface of the Souks and was a little confused as to where I was but after a couple of visits I was able to find my way around. It is one of the most interesting aspects to the city...people watching...smells.... colors.... textures.... sounds...it hits every sense and then some. The souks may seem confusing but they are very well organized by product.... dyers area, food, leather, etc. The strips in the design of the quilt connect to each other in some places but not quite in others creating a maze sort of feel but yet it is very organized it felt like the Souks.
My quilting is a maze of quilting to showcase the Souks....
Here are a few of my favorite images from the Souks....
This would be one of my favorites!!!
I hope you enjoyed seeing a bit of my trip to Morocco....the trip changed my life and I am so very grateful!!!
Last weeks bundle winner.... Jenny (you have been emailed)!
Ok - I have three fat 1/4 bundles of the entire collection of Mystic.... leave a comment and next week I will announce the winners!!!
Have a great week!!
XOXO
Valori
Love the pictures of Morocco and those bowls are amazing! Adding it to the travel list!
Thank you for the chance to win the giveaway.
Posted by: Heather H | February 01, 2016 at 03:15 PM
Oh Valori I love these pix! My youngest visited Morocco as a day trip during a HS trip to Spain. She brought back pix of herself on a camel...but not one of the little camels I see in your first pic...ok, she DID came home with a magic carpet...but no camel!!
I learned something new today from Amy Meissner, about hanging quilts by velcro at the top...have you too heard of this? I think it is much better than the lumpy tunnels a hanging sleeve leaves at the top to distort a quilt!!
Posted by: Vicky aka stichr and stichr2 | February 01, 2016 at 03:18 PM
Those bowls are amazing! I'd love to have a set for my kitchen! What an amazing trip!
Posted by: Shaena | February 01, 2016 at 03:36 PM
I've always wanted to visit Morocco. Might be Casablanca? I love the mosaics, colors, tapestries.
Posted by: Maribeth Sala-Gietzen | February 01, 2016 at 03:39 PM
I love the quilt and the pictures are wonderful! My daughter went to Morocco and I'd sure love to up there some day
Posted by: Susan Reinhart | February 01, 2016 at 03:41 PM
So much gorgeousness. Love all the warm colors.
Posted by: Tamara King | February 01, 2016 at 03:42 PM
This is a fabulous quilt, I love the depth you got with the zigzags. Also great quilting!
Posted by: Sharon | February 01, 2016 at 03:47 PM
I love your posts in general but this one with a bit of exotic travel is delicious plus! Thanks for the chance to win as well!
Posted by: Tina | February 01, 2016 at 03:54 PM
Wow! Great pictures and the quilt is fantastic! I would be thrilled to get a bundle of Mystic.carolann427@aol.com
Posted by: Carol Broughton | February 01, 2016 at 03:56 PM
I have so enjoyed your trip!
The Mystic fabrics are lovely, too.
Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Posted by: Joan Eady | February 01, 2016 at 04:10 PM
Your colors are amazing. Your pictures really capture the beauty of the market. Love the quilt!
Posted by: Lisa | February 01, 2016 at 04:12 PM
Looking at your pictures is a mini vacation for me. Such beauty in both the quilt and the pictures. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Helen | February 01, 2016 at 04:14 PM
Really great pictures today! Inspiration!
Posted by: Sharon S | February 01, 2016 at 04:43 PM
Love all of your pics!! I'd love to see the Souk in person one day, but in the meantime working with your fabric would be pretty special, too! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Krista | February 01, 2016 at 05:37 PM
Another stunning quilt with a wonderful story and meaning. Keep them coming!
Posted by: Sarah Mattox | February 01, 2016 at 05:37 PM
It looks like it was a fantastic trip! I love the colours and the textures.
Mystic is a great line of fabric. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ana | February 01, 2016 at 05:38 PM
I love the repitition of colours and lines in your photos. The quilt is just right.
Posted by: Stephanie | February 01, 2016 at 06:05 PM
Love the big paisleys on the rugs in one of the pictures. I would have to bring an extra suitcase if I went there to bring home all the pretties I saw that caught my eye!
Posted by: Sandy A in St. Louis | February 01, 2016 at 06:16 PM
Would love to win. Been waiting patiently since november for pattern.
Posted by: LaTanya | February 01, 2016 at 06:51 PM
I love your quilt pattern - very fun!
My sister has been to Morocco and brought me back a pair of slippers. They were so very comfy.
Posted by: Nicole | February 01, 2016 at 08:25 PM
Love the colors and pattern on this one!!
Posted by: DIANE L | February 01, 2016 at 08:40 PM
Such beautiful pictures and amazing fabrics!
Posted by: Shauna | February 01, 2016 at 08:52 PM
The quilt is lovely and the display of bowls makes me want to be there.
Posted by: Carol W | February 01, 2016 at 09:03 PM
Wonderful photos! Such an amazing trip. I love the photo of all the tea pots! (or are they coffee pots?) Love the quilt as well! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Donna Printy | February 01, 2016 at 10:40 PM
What a fascinating, beautiful place - thanks so much for sharing your travels!
Posted by: Megan | February 02, 2016 at 12:28 AM