Sunday, April 27, 2014

Wow


On Monday night of last week, Gail received a call from Bonnie Browning at AQS saying we had won a big award at the show in Paducah: Best Longarm Machine Quilting  Gail and I went into a tizzy, trying to figure out how we could get to the show the next day.  For Gail it meant driving all day from Wisconsin to Paducah while I ended up catching a bus at 3:30 am.  Unfortunately, neither one of us made it there in time for the Awards Ceremony but we did make it in time for the opening of the show on Wednesday morning.






Here we are with our extremely cool chairs.  We had an amazing time meeting blog and FB friends and the many quilters from all over the world who took the time to stop and congratulate us.

It was also the first time Gail and I met!  We have spent the last 2 1/2 years collaborating over the internet. 

There are many quilts I would like to post pictures of but the only person I remembered to ask for permission was fellow Kansan, Susan Stewart.








Her beautiful quilt "Snow Flowers", won a blue ribbon.  All the lace is made on her embroidery machine and this was quilted on a sewing machine.  Very impressive!










So now it is back to real life; time to attack that pile of quilts waiting for me in the studio!









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14 comments:

  1. BritaApril 27, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Wow, is right! I've been following for awhile, so I'm not surprised. Congrats, in a huge way!!!!

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  2. helen-maryApril 27, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    What a thrill for you both. Congratulations!

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  3. Vicki WApril 27, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    Congratulations! Well deserved!

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  4. PatsyApril 27, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Congratulations to you both. Lovely!

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  5. susiefloozieApril 27, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Congratulation on the ribbon and also on making the trek to Paducah! Way to go!!!

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  6. CarolynApril 27, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    When I saw your name under the award, I was so happy for you. Very deserving, although
    I missed seeing you. Congratulations!

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  7. Pieces of TimeApril 28, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Congratulations!! I have been following your blog for a while and can see why you would be a winner in Paducah. My friend and I went to Paducah and saw the all the quilts. I bet you were super excited...

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  8. HelenApril 28, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Awesome news and well deserved. You are a fabulous quilter who generously shares your work on this blog so wanna-be's like me can drool and dream that one day our quilting will be one tenth as good as your. Enjoy the buzz!

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  9. JoApril 28, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    Wow is right! Congratulation!!! Well deserved indeed!

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  10. Susan LawsonApril 28, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Congratulations! to you both! the quilt is beautiful!

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  11. Queenie BelieveMay 1, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Congratulations on the big win, that is awesome.
    It is truly a beautiful quilt and awesome quilting.
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  12. MicheleMay 3, 2014 at 4:58 AM

    Wow and wow! Congratulations to both of you.

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  13. JackieMay 13, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    These quilts are truly works of art. Amazing, creative, and so beautiful! Congratulations.

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  14. Kelly ClineOctober 3, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Jan! Just saw this quilt in person, hanging at the quilt museum in Paducah. It is stunning!! You have spoken at our guild in Lawrence, so I follow you religiously now. I am also a longarmmer. Your work is absolutely amazing!

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