Bonnie and Camille! It would be such a dream to meet them! I think that the fabric they create is something that is so classic and traditional, yet bright and fun. I think that is why I like them so much! And their patterns are always great, I would love to know what kind of software they use to make their patterns!

I would like to know from any or all of them how they juggle their busy schedules, find time to quilt and design fabrics plus care for their families. Do they have live-in maids or full-time chefs or are they just superwomen?

Ask Brenda Riddle if she would ever have time for something artistic or crafty outside of fabric design, pattern design and sewing, what would she choose..

Joann from Fig Tree. I love her fabric and her patterns. I'd like to know how she comes up with her pattern designs. They are exquisite!!!!

To many questions to ask. I can't wait to read all the questions and answers in your follow up. Wishing all a fabulous Spring Market.

I know I'm weird but since his picture is there, I'd like to talk to Mr. Dunn. I'd ask about Moda and if he had advice for young people starting out that I could pass along to my daughter.

I want to know if they prefer milk chocolate or dark chocolate? And I want to know if each of them has a Most Favorite pattern they've designed? I'd like to spend the afternoon with either Joanna or with Bonnie and Camille. I love dark colors but I'm always drawn to their color pallet.

I would LOVE to know what inspires them for the new lines? Colors, mosaic tiles, flowers, what?

I would love to tell each of them how much I appreciate all of their hard work! And if they could squeeze it in, would they like to have a sew day with me??

Barbara Brackman, Betsy Chutchian & Primitive Gatherings. I would like to know how they store their fabrics. Are they fabric collectors or can they part with their fabrics? Carrie even if you do not design fabric I would love to spend time with you. I admire all your patterns! I am currently on the hunt for Eventide. Any advise for me?

We all seem to have a favourite fabric designer - I'd be interested to know who's fabric the designers hoard.

I would love to see their sewing studios!

I would like to know what their background is --do they have a degree in art or textiles or design, or are they self taught. Thanks!

I would love to know from Barbara Brackman: "If she had one quilt she has not made yet that would be inspired from a historical quilt from her travels and knowledge base, what would it be? And is there a picture of that quilt that the public could find?
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I would love to talk to Kate Spain and ask her how she got the courage to take the leap into designing fabric and patterns. What was her biggest stumbling block? When was the moment she knew she had "made it!"?

Mary and Barb - Me and My Sister, love their fabric, the bright colors are wonderful. Inquiring minds want to know what they thought they would be when they grew up, the question you get in about 3rd or 4th grade? I live in the St Louis area and believe next spring the Market will be here. I hope there is a way for me to sneak into the market and meet several of these inspiring quilters or take a class from some wonderful industry leaders. Carrie want to have dinner one evening next year??

General questions for any/all the designers. My acquisitive side takes over now and then and one result is that I just have to give away or sell off fabric because there is no room for more in my house - I've taken over 2 rooms, we have storage sheds and we've built on to the house already. I don't NEED more fabric, but it whispers, it beckons, it downright hollers at me to take it home... Do your designers have similar challenges?

And secondly - neatness! Even when I've seen photos of designer's work area while there is "work in progress", those areas always appear so neat! Have they learned to put things away before starting on a new project? Have enough space to separate projects so there is no crossover? Have secret stash boxes/drawers where everything gets shoved out of sight for the picture? What is their secret? (House elves and magic fairies don't count.)

I'd love to know two things - their favorite go to solid color and second, if they aren't sewing with their fabric, who are some of their favorite go to designers!

There are at least 16 of them that I love to 'keep an eye on' either through blog/videos - or favorite fabrics they have designed. I admire each and every one for their dedication. I would love to know how they juggle their deadlines and commitments with their daily lives in the time frame they have?

When they become Moda designers, do they ever become not Moda designers. How long do they decide to stay in the business? Do they retire or move in a different direction with their talent? Maybe that's a question for you, Carrie.

I wonder how they get their ideas? Are they directed to use the Pantone "color of the year" which I have found to be usually a color usually is used only by the Better HOmes and Gardens Ouse of the year.

Yes, ask the designers who their favorite designers are?!

Well .... Joanna from Figs of course. I love all her stuff. I would ask, how does she find time to sew all the things she makes (does she really sew them or does she have staff sewing them?) And if she needs help, I'd love to lend my two hands. How does she keep everything all organized? Blocks of the month, Little Box of Figs, fabric lines, sew-alongs. I'm amazed; she's, dare I say, magical! How does she do it?

I second comments from Ruthquilts55...fabric DOES speak to you...no other explanation for the need to buy a particular line...

I'm always curious about the path someone takes to their current job- for lack of a better term. What did you aspire to- what did you go to school/ train for- how did you support yourself 20 years ago? Was the textile industry always a goal or an unplanned happening?

I would like to know how they all became Moda Designers and why they decided to go that direction in their career.

I'd like to know how they become Moda fabric designers. And the process of coming up with new fabric designs.

I would love to hear their ideas on helping small quilt shops builld a following in our shops of a their designs ... more free pattern handouts with panels an blenders, or whatever they could encourage the fabric company to provide at a discount to offset the rising prices of quilt-quality fabrics.

Favorite candy? Favorite color? Hometown? Favorite sport/team? Favorite line they have designed so far? Favorite place to visit/holiday? What was their first quilt? Or what got them interested in fabric and quilting? Place they would like to visit but have not yet been.

I would love to spend time with Lynne Hagmeier. KT is my very favorite fabric lines. I love that all lines blend together and the richness of the fabrics. I hope Lynne continues to design for a very long time. Thank you Lynne for sharing your talent and keeping us inspired.