I hadn't given it any thought whatsoever, but a pregnant friend from my quilt guild asked if I would take her quilt to the Yamhill County Fair for her as her baby was due at the same time and she thought she might be busy! Well, I decided to enter my Baskets of Blue since I was going there anyway. It won First Place in the category of appliqué by one person and the Best of Show ribbon! What a nice surprise!
This week I got busy and basted a couple wall hangings. The "Oak Leaves and Turkey Feathers" is one that I started a few years ago and I wanted to get it finished for fall so I could have it as "Fall" decor. Yesterday I started quilting it. It is quite big - it just about covered the whole top of my king size bed, but I didn't measure it.
I also basted my round robin from last year and want to get it finished so I can take it to my guild meeting in September. We have been off for the summer and I plan to hang both of these quilts in the "Treasusres in the Attic" show at the Yamhill County Heritage Museum in September.
This is my first round robin and I have decided that I will do it again this year (after having decided not to do it again). I think I'm a glutton for punishment! They can be fun, but they can also be very frustrating - trying to come up with a border for a different RR every month! Why do I do this?
Your quilt definitely deserves the ribbons. And blue to match your quilt. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your ribbons! What a beautiful quilt! The blues are so classic. It's just lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That quilt is a beauty and a ribbon is well deserved!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I've always loved your basket quilt.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am not at all surprised at the ribbons you brought home. That quilt has always had a warm place in this quilter's heart. It is a beautiful creation--congrats!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the well-deserved reward! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ruth! So very much deserved, and I hope you will enter your quilt in the state fair too. It just deserves to be seen by a wider audience, it's absolutely spectacular.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful picture of you and your prize quilts. I've always loved the blue basket quilt. So pretty and I bet it snuggles good!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the ribbons! Love the fall applique quilt too. So lovely. ;^)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the blue ribbon! It is well deserved. The quilt is beautifully made.
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised at all that your Baskets of Blue quilt won not only a blue ribbon but also Best of Show, and neither should you be surprised! The quilt is incredibly beautiful. I think that every time I open your blog! Your patience and determination always amaze me. I'm betting your Oak Leaves and Turkey Feathers will win blue ribbons too. I've never done a round robbin, but it sounds like a fun thing, and perhaps a challenge at times. Just know I'm so proud to call you my friend! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your ribbons! That quilt is definitely deserving!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm not surprised your quilt won a ribbon. It is gorgeous, and your work is meticulous. Enjoy quilting the two quilts you just basted. I'm trying to work up the courage to quilt that large a project on my home machine, but as I can't afford to send it out I'll have to eventually take a deep breath and just do it!
ReplyDeleteRuth, felicidades!!!
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premio merecido.
buen fin de semana
Congratulations on your blue! It really is a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a wonderful win for a wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your quilt is beautiful--can't go wrong with that color combination
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Keep you the great work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on your winning ribbon Ruth, your quilt is beautiful and it deserved to win a prize. xxx You do amazing work,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations twice over. Your applique quilt is so lovely, would like to see a full picture of it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That must feel good. its a Beautiful quilt..as usual.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
I am so happy for you, it's a thrilling thing. So glad you went the extra mile to finish that quilt.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the ribbons! Of course, I am not surprised!! You know this is on my list but now you have shown me another one....from Jan Patek. I guess now I will need to live to 125 instead of 120!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your quilt is beautiful and you did such a wonderful job with it. I am so glad I got to see it in person! I love the colors in Oak Leaves and Turkey Feathers, it will look great as a fall quilt in your home.Your round robin quilt is very pretty, too, such pretty blues in there. Enjoy your stitching time.
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