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
Wha a beautiful quilt and fabrics! I would love to win the fat quarters!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Mary in New Mexico
Posted by: Mary Kauffman | February 09, 2016 at 06:14 AM
Valori, in my mind - your photos have transported me to the marketplaces of Morroco and then to your fabulous creations! Your work just keeps getting better and better! Stitchin' post is on my bucket list as a stopover when I fly out to California in June - I'm NOT letting another year go by to meet ya'll.
Thanks ever so much - you inspire me!
Posted by: Michele Rook | February 05, 2016 at 09:15 AM
I always love your photos Valori, and I'm always amazed by how much they influence your beautiful work!! Sure wish I could travel to Morocco with your group this year!
Posted by: Laurie Tuttle | February 04, 2016 at 09:16 PM
I have really enjoyed your great photos of Morocco, they remind me of my recent trip there this past October. Marrakesh is definitely a fascinating place! You would also love India with all the colorful saris and the gorgeous cotton and silk fabric for sale.
Posted by: Diane | February 03, 2016 at 07:29 PM
Fantastic photos... and the strip design of the quilt does it's subject justice!
Posted by: Kat Scott | February 03, 2016 at 12:16 PM
The quilt is gorgeous, but the photos...oh my. Absolutely beautiful. Just like being there!
Posted by: Barb Lyons | February 03, 2016 at 12:22 AM
So much color and inspiration. Thanks for sharing. Great quilt!
Posted by: Janie | February 02, 2016 at 10:22 AM
You really make me want to go to Morroco. Amazing.
Posted by: Geraldine Van de Kleut | February 02, 2016 at 05:19 AM
Love being transported to Morroco! I'm home with a toddler and a newborn so living vicariously and and daydreaming about travel in another dozen years is the best I can do -- your post inspired me to pour some of those daydreams into a new quilt...thanks!
Posted by: Megan sharp | February 01, 2016 at 11:02 PM
It is so beautiful! Your pics and your quilt!!!
Posted by: Shireen Hattan | February 01, 2016 at 07:59 PM
Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures and the amazing quilt,
Posted by: Tac | February 01, 2016 at 07:43 PM
OMG! So reminds me of Istanbul, Turkey. They have a market like that. AMAAAAzing! I would so love the fat quarters! Love the quilt! Thanks for showing us your photo's!
Posted by: Margo | February 01, 2016 at 03:38 PM
Valori, your photos of Morocco are absolutely beautiful.... what a trip!!!
.....please post more!
Posted by: Loretta | February 01, 2016 at 03:28 PM