Thursday, June 23, 2011

Who's a lucky girl

Guess what? I won a 1st prize today at the Sydney quilt show!! Can you believe it - I was nearly in tears going to receive my award for the category New Traditions from Old Favourites with my Lots of Dots quilt.
It is so exciting to even have a quilt noticed at this show let alone win a prize. I am so pleased and thank the sponsors Matilda's Own wadding for my great prize.
Check out all the winning quilts here - the standard this year is very impressive. Try and get there - it's on til Sunday and you won't be disappointed I guarantee.
Not to mention all the retail therapy!

Prize winning Lots of Dots

My 2nd entry in the show was this Ancient Dahlia quilt. It didn't win a prize but looks great hanging with all the others at the show. It was quilted for me by Belinda Betts from Orange and she did a fantastic job.
Belinda's son Harry took out a prize in the Junior category at the show. Must be in the genes!!
I'm off to Wagga tomorrow for a 2-day workshop at Simply Stitches so should have lots of pics when I get home.

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8 comments:

  1. DiJune 23, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    So exciting to see you yesterday, Chris - if only across a crowded room :-)). It would have been fun to talk, but after your well-deserved win you must have received accolades aplenty! Both your quilts were stunning, and I took photos of them as I walked around later with my friend Di B. Congratulations!!!!!

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  2. KarenJune 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    A big congratulations! You certainly deserved first place.

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  3. MiriamJune 23, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Congratulations Chris!!! Well deserved!

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  4. LynetteJune 24, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Yes, I can believe it won a prize! :D That's an amazing quilt. Congratulations on the First. :D

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  5. RachaeldaisyJune 24, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Your wonderful quilt is such a winner!! Congratulations!! I hope you had champagne to celebrate! Have fun in Wagga!!

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  6. FlourishingPalmsJune 25, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Oh Chris, it surely wasn't "luck!" Goodness, I'm sure you put lots of thought, effort, time, effort, patience, good workmanship, and effort into that fabulous quilt. You most assuredly EARNED your win! Congratulations! I couldn't be more pleased for you! And how will you spend your winnings... if I may ask?

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  7. debiJune 25, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Hello Chris, congratulations - I saw both quilts hanging today - woo hoo - bet you are pleased as punch. Good on you. The dahlia quilt was beautiful too.

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  8. Del SodenJune 26, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Congratulations!
    Didn't see the quilt 'in the flesh as unable to get to Darling Harbour this year, but have admired your work for many years.
    One day, (when I retire) I will be able to take a class with you. Looking forward to that day.
    Cheers
    D.

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