As I write this post, I have just returned from 2 days of Judging before our local guild show. In these two days, we have been treated to 220 amazing quilts ranging from Novice to Expert, from Hand Applique to Machine Threadwork, and from Hand Quilted bed size quilts to majorly quilted minis.
In short, I am super excited about the show.
NOW….. when this blog posts, the show will be getting ready for our third and final day which means that I can share with you some fun things!!
I, personally, had a great time at judging because there were a number of ribbons awarded to my quilts.
“My Initials are FMA” was awarded a First Place ribbon in the “Initial Challenge” category…..
“Dresden Field” was also awarded a First Place ribbon in the “Pretty in Pink” challenge…..
I was pleased that the judge also awarded it with one of her Judge’s Choice ribbons. Her comment is that those ribbons are for the quilts that she most wants to take home with her!! That was a fun way to think about it!!
I was surprised and encouraged that “Catching A Dream” was awarded an Honorable Mention in the “Pieced Wall Hanging” category….
….. and “Windmill Chain” won an Honorable Mention in Lap Quilt (Large)…..
But, the biggest excitement was when “Catherine Wheel of Color”……
….was awarded a First Place ribbon in Bed Quilts and was then given the Best of Show Rosette!!
My husband sweetly reminded me that in 2021, I had set a plan to “up my game” with my quilting, and this is a good indicator that I have done exactly that!!
It has been GOOD SHOW!!
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Your quilts are beautiful, I was fortunate enough to see them in person…so i can vouch that pics can not do them justice.
Congrats Francis!!
Kay Davis
Thanks Kay…..it has been a good two years!!
Congrats. Well deserved
Thanks Christie!!!
Congratulations! It’s always so affirming of our efforts to see a ribbon on one of our quilts. Yours are beautiful; I’m sure even more so in person. Thank you for sharing the photos with all of us.
Thanks Linda. I was honored!!
Congratulations on your first places, your honorable mentions, and your best of show! So well deserved.
Thanks Andrea. We had a fun weekend and I felt honored with the awards!!