My good friend and mentor, Doris, entered a quilt in the FBC Crowley Quilt Show this weekend. She told me to enter a quilt too. "What quilt?" I asked. "All mine go out the door as soon as they are finished" But then she reminded me of the disappearing 4 patch baby quilt I made and intended to sell on Etsy. So, at her insistence, I entered the quilt. When I went to the show yesterday afternoon I came upon my little quilt - with a ribbon hanging on it, no less. I was shocked - in fact I am still in a state of shock. Granted, it was 3rd place but, wow! A ribbon!
You know what the best part was? The judge leaves a sheet inside the entry form with her critiques and praises. I got 3 praises! And 2 things to do better the next time. I mean, there are lots of things to do better but she was kind and just marked 2. Who knew you were supposed to stitch your binding mitered corners closed? And that a straight seam should remain straight after quilting? I mean, who knew? LOL
It was quite an eye opening lesson. I think I might try it again and take to heart her suggestions. But for now, I am just sew thrilled and sitting on a cloud! I don't think I will sell that little quilt after all. It's going to have a special place on the wall - with ribbon attached! A reminder that you're never too old to learn!
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