Wednesday, September 12, 2012

A Little News and a Cool Site


There is a show called Quilt National.  Some say it is the cream of the crop of quilting in North America.   I have been working on my  entry  for it like crazy.   It is due Friday.   I have had 2 years to get it done.   I started on Monday. They accept 80 out of about 1,000 entries.  They don't let you show it at all.   Anywhere.   So, I am writing this with a huge smile on my face.   It is all true, and no I am not completely delusional.  I fully realize I have no chance of getting in. But, and a big giant BUT here, when I do  (and we are all going to pretend that someday I do), I want to be able to say that I have been diligently trying for the last 32 years to get in!

Go and check out the site, they show the winners for several years.  It is a feast for the eyes for sure.   I will tell you this, I was using a hammer and nails to prepare some of the embellishments for it.   As soon as I get my rejection letter, I will post it.  Until then, you can just wonder away as to what I was doing with those tools=)

On another topic, I mentioned before that I signed onto the national Board here in Canada called Canadian Quilters' Association.   I started in May and can honestly tell you I am having the time of my life.   One of my tasks is to help look after our brand new blog. It showcases great quilt teachers, fun tidbits and some breathtaking quilts.   Today there is a fantastic way to download tutorials using a site I was just told about.   
Go and check it out, and by all means, if you are so inclined, hit that 'follow' button.

Now fingers crossed I finish my entry in time!

Photo: I sew relate to this!
Found at someecards

9 comments:

What Comes Next? said...

fingers crossed for you!

Sharon Robinson said...

Good for you on entering! You really just have to jump in. When I saw QN two years ago I swore I'd enter this year, but alas didn't do anything even close to worthy... but next year.......

Brooke said...

here's to success!!

Kat said...

I admire you for entering all these quilt shows. Does your quilt include pieces of copper? 'Most of the important things in the world have bee accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all' Dale Carnegie
So you go girl!

Monika Kinner-Whalen (MySweetPrairie) said...

GOOD LUCK! Started on Monday eh? oh my. I heard what the theme was and got this awesome image in my head. I decided I WILL make it and enter it. Then I looked at the details last week only to find the entries close ASAP. CRAP!! Good for you for getting it done Jackie!

: ))
funny funny cartoon...

M.

sbsudbury said...

You are an inspiration Jackie! I also wanted to tell you what a gem that Printer Friendly site it...I have been using it several times this afternoon alone...Thanks for sharing.

Mama Pea said...

Don't sell yourself short! I have confidence in you! And some of the best inspiration comes a few days before something's due! Sounds like a lot of excitement! I can't wait to see it when it's in the show!

Snoodles said...

I know you can do it! And I can't wait to see what you create! :) Good luck, girl!

Rolanda said...

Lightening does strike eventually. Only my best wishes for your good luck. I have my fingers crossed.