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Friday, 17 August 2012

A reluctant winner ...

... the quilt, that is, not the owner. After several stops and starts for different reasons this quilt has been three years in the making.But the quilt knew something that I didn't because it demanded to be finished and yesterday it came first in the Contemporary Quilt section at Festival of Quilts. I was so surprised that I asked Hilary to check when she got to the exhibition area, which bless her she did and a very excited phone call followed! I don't even have a picture of the finished quilt - this is 'Byland Pieces' after it has been blocked, and edges removed  on the PC! Dianne saw my post on Facebook and suggested I post a picture here:


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9 comments:

  1. Heather Dubreuil17 August 2012 at 11:01

    Wow! And considering it's only a quarter of a quilt, too. Just kidding! Great asymmetrical composition and virtuoso technique. Always your strong suits. Congratulations!

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  2. Phil Fisher18 August 2012 at 04:57

    Congrats! Well done .... now I am really sad I am not at the show this year and will not see it in person.

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  3. Linda F18 August 2012 at 05:02

    The quilt is great, and I'm glad I am able to see it in person. Debbie Kemball won first in traditional as well, so I had 2 friends on the winners wall. How about a grand get together at the Festival of Quilts next year?? I may have some accommodation available.

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  4. Julie19 August 2012 at 20:32

    Congratulations Linda, it looked fabulous!

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  5. michele19 August 2012 at 20:52

    Congratulation Linda! Rewarding to come out on top!

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  6. Pamela Chasen22 August 2012 at 02:24

    congrats linda! i love your colors and quilting.

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  7. Pamela Chasen22 August 2012 at 02:24

    congrats linda! i love your colors and quilting.

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  8. Hilary26 August 2012 at 14:04

    I am so thrilled for you Linda B. After all the heartache and worry about fabrics and it lying flat and not getting it finished in time last year - what a way to end - on the Winners' Wall!

    It provoked a lot of positive comments and appreciation. I am sure the judges' comments were good as well.

    Hilary

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  9. Venetta31 August 2012 at 05:46

    Congratulations!! What a feeling! This is a real stunner.

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