It was a wild and wonderful weekend. Tomorrow is my surgery and I’m going in feeling very upbeat and relaxed. I spent the weekend working in the “Our Quilting Heritage” exhibit at the quilt show. It was very, very popular. We had a number of antiques (plus the fairy quilt “Dreamweaver” on display along with demonstrations of how to properly hand quilt for tiny tiny even stitches (I learned a lot), operating a treadle machine, and crazy quilting. I got to spend the whole weekend discussing my favorite subject. There was enormous interest in crazy quilting
I had four quilts entered. One challenge and the three others allowed for guild members. I won a first in mixed media small, a second in abstract non-representational, the third in the challenge that was already displayed at the library…and one disqualification. On “Neptune’s Garden” the judge said that the definition of a quilt is three layers of fabric held together with thread…and I thought “well hell, that’s the last time I spend a week hiding my tying”. LOL
She did go on to note the yellow submarine and that the embellishments were extremely well done. I actually got very good comments and now know what I need to concentrate on for my next quilt.
Overall it was the best show I have entered or attended to date. Had a wonderful weekend.
Fabric Chicks has asked if they can hang my quilts in their booth at the Sewing Expo in Reno next week…so they will be displayed there. I hang out in Beth’s shop quite a bit and teach there every month so I figure this is another good chance to get my work exposed.
 | Arachnophobia II: The Sequel |
 | Pickled Ginger |
 | Loyann (on the treadle) and me |
5 comments:
Congradulations on all your wins. I am new to this, and loking foward to learning fro the group.
Hope al goes well wit your surgery. Will keep you in my prayers. Ruthie
Congradulations on all your wins. I am new to this, and loking foward to learning fro the group.
Hope al goes well wit your surgery. Will keep you in my prayers. Ruthie
Oh, judges! When will they ever learn? Only if CQers like you keep getting your masterpieces out there. Congratulations and best of luck with your surgery.
Congratulations on your quilts. Sorry to hear about the disqualification. I've heard of crazy quilts disqualified because they didn't have batting but not for reason you stated.
Not sure what your surgery is for but good luck to you on that and good wishes for a speedy recovery.
Cathy L
Congratulations on your quilts. Sorry to hear about the disqualification. I've heard of crazy quilts disqualified because they didn't have batting but not for reason you stated.
Not sure what your surgery is for but good luck to you on that and good wishes for a speedy recovery.
Cathy L
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