Over The River Is Home Again...

She's home again!

When I opened the box, I was expecting the judges critique sheet, but there

were other treats tucked inside, too! Are you ready to see what came back?

I received a National Quilting Association quilt label for my quilt. It 

records that it was included in the "Going Green" show this year.

I'll be putting a fabric border on the label (just like I did for the one that's 

already on the back of my quilt) and then sew it on above my regular label.

I also received a program for the show and a ribbon as an "entrant" in the show.

It's already hanging up on my ribbon frame along with the few others I have.

I promised I'd share the judges' critique sheet when it came back. Well, here it is. I'm happy with the comments and will remember their feedback as I create future quilts and other sewn and quilted projects.   Overall, the most difficult part of participating in the NQA show was boxing  up and shipping off my quilt. That was nerve-wracking for me. I was so concerned that it would be lost in transit, and I most relieved when I found  the box delivered to our front lanai when I got home yesterday morning.    The extras in the package were icing on the cake. Really. I am happiest just  having my quilt back and hanging up in its appointed place in our home. I can  stop fretting and be content to  run my hand over the fabric on my way by. I think "Over The River" will just stay home from now on. Yes. I think so.

Fly Away...

 I have a really short post today. I'm too nervous to even talk!

"Over The River" is going on a little trip.

 

I'm on my way out the door to the UPS Store™ to send off my

first ever entry in the National Quilt Association Quilt Show.

 The Show is in Columbus, OH from May 23 - 25 this year - and this is  my entry number. I packaged my quilt with TLC, according to the show requirements, sealed up the box and almost immediately got all queasy.    I've never entered a national show before. My throat is a little dry just thinking  about it. (Oh, gosh. Will they like me? Will I get a ribbon? Will they realize they  made a mistake and just box my quilt back up to return to me?) I kinda panicked.
If you're in Columbus while the show is in town, please look for my quilt. I'd love it if you snap a picture of it hanging up at the show to send to me.   I know the competition is fierce, but I'm looking at it as a learning exercise. Yeah. That's it. A learning exercise. Right.
 Wish me luck!

It's Back...

 Our "American Treasures" album quilt is back from the NQA Quilt Show.

(NQA=National Quilt Association). It was pretty exciting for our guild, too.

 Our quilt won SECOND PLACE in Chapter Row (where the guilds compete)!!

 I'm so happy that the hard work of our talented quilters was recognized

with a gorgeous Second Place ribbon. Did I tell you that this ribbon and

book will go with the quilt when one lucky person wins it in our raffle?

 

I have another label to sew to the quilt now. It came from NQA and it acknowledges 

our participation in their 44th Annual Show. I'm tellin' ya, my buttons are just bustin'! 

Raffle tickets are available from me if you're interested in purchasing a chance to win.

($1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5) Just send me an email for more information.