Thursday, 13 May 2010

A winning week!

Firstly on Monday Patsy Thompson's new book arrived. I won it on her blog. It takes feathers and their spines much further.
And yesterday afternoon I got a call from the organisers of Quilts UK at Malvern to tell me Old Gold has won the Wholecloth Award and has come 2nd in Bed Quilts. Those of you who have been with me since the beginning of this quilt will remember how close I have come to giving up on it. Indeed, some of you told me I should have done.

I also found how difficult it is to photograph a large quilt indoors. It's not straight on to the camera as whichever room I put it in, if I could fit it all in the frame, a light was in the way. This is a compromise with the quilt at an angle and the camera not centre on....

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32 comments:

  1. SandyThursday, 13 May 2010 at 17:39:00 BST

    Congratulations, Sally! The quilt is magnificent, of course, so I'm not surprised that it's had such recognition. Do let us know how you like the book, please! :)

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  2. Sew Create It - JaneThursday, 13 May 2010 at 18:08:00 BST

    Congratulations!!! You certainly deserve the award...it is beautiful!

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  3. Sharne GregoryThursday, 13 May 2010 at 18:53:00 BST

    Congratulations!! You deserve it after all that work.

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  4. StephanieThursday, 13 May 2010 at 19:02:00 BST

    Congratulations, well deserved and for a magnificent piece of work. Brilliant.

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  5. AmandaThursday, 13 May 2010 at 19:15:00 BST

    It's stunning in the flesh (or should that be fabric...) Congrats Sally.

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  6. Susan BriscoeThursday, 13 May 2010 at 19:27:00 BST

    Congratulations (again)! I'll try to get a photo of it for you tomorrow.

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  7. kwiltaThursday, 13 May 2010 at 21:56:00 BST

    Oh many congratulations Sally look forward to actually seeing and photographing it tomorrow at the Malvern Show.

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  8. Sandra WymanThursday, 13 May 2010 at 22:38:00 BST

    Congratulations! Well deserved.

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  9. JoanneThursday, 13 May 2010 at 23:06:00 BST

    Congratulations!!! Your quilt is absolutely stunning! And for winning a book too!

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  10. JoyceThursday, 13 May 2010 at 23:07:00 BST

    This is great news, especially welcome given the tough time you have had lately.
    'Onward and upward' as they say.
    Best
    Joyce

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  11. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonThursday, 13 May 2010 at 23:10:00 BST

    You sure did have a time with that quilt and I'm glad you stuck with it. It is a beauty.

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  12. Esther AliuFriday, 14 May 2010 at 01:24:00 BST

    Congratulations!!!Congratulations!!!
    Truly beautiful quilt!
    esther

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  13. AnonymousFriday, 14 May 2010 at 01:42:00 BST

    Your ribbons are well deserved - the quilt is breathtaking, all the more so for all the trials and tribulations during the creation of the quilt.

    Janet

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  14. AmyFriday, 14 May 2010 at 03:05:00 BST

    Beautiful work! Thumbs up on the quilt. And congrats on your win. I just ordered her new books. I have learned so much from Patsy Thompson's DVDs.

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  15. AndreaFriday, 14 May 2010 at 08:19:00 BST

    Congratulations!! You really deserve the price. It's a beautiful quilt.

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  16. lisetteFriday, 14 May 2010 at 14:34:00 BST

    oh wow! how exciting - and what a well deserved win. congratulations :)

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  17. Caroline BFriday, 14 May 2010 at 15:52:00 BST

    That is a stunning piece of work - I know nothing about quilting, is this all done by hand?

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  18. Barbara Campbell USASaturday, 15 May 2010 at 01:51:00 BST

    Beautiful! Congratulations on your deserving win.

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  19. MarikaSunday, 16 May 2010 at 16:08:00 BST

    Congratulations wonderful duvets .
    I am watching your works with big interest ,I like it freedom of movement samples .

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  20. Plum CoxMonday, 17 May 2010 at 13:13:00 BST

    Fantastic, Sally! Well done for sticking with it through all the trials and tribulations!

    Plum

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  21. Susan @ Blackberry CreekMonday, 17 May 2010 at 14:54:00 BST

    Congratulations on this much deserved award, Sally. The quilting is amazing.

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  22. AnonymousMonday, 17 May 2010 at 22:33:00 BST

    Congratulations!! You really deserve this, - it is so beautiful :-) I was so impressed by all the work you put into it to get it just right.

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  23. BillieBee (billiemick)Tuesday, 18 May 2010 at 03:35:00 BST

    Congrats!!

    Billie in TX

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  24. FernandeTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 06:26:00 BST

    Congratulations!! Great work and a beautiful quilt!!!

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  25. MargaTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 10:30:00 BST

    What an amazing quilt,wonderful creation and well deserved ribbons,congratulations,Sally.
    Marga in Berlin,Germany

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  26. PotpourriTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 15:12:00 BST

    Congratulations on your wonderful creation and the recognition it has received. Bravo Zulu!

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  27. KathiquiltsTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 20:03:00 BST

    It's a beautiful quilt! I'm glad you didn't give up on it!

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  28. BetteemTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 23:10:00 BST

    Sally, You are an inspiration to all of us. Congratulations, your perseverence pays off!
    Betty M.

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  29. venus136Wednesday, 19 May 2010 at 02:54:00 BST

    congratulations on a well deserved win! The quilt is stunning.

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  30. kerrykatiecakes2Wednesday, 19 May 2010 at 14:22:00 BST

    Congratulationsd!
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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  31. AnonymousWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 23:17:00 BST

    Sally, it is more than WONDERFUL! "Sticking to it" really was worth the agravation. ;D. Your work is always exquisite. quilterella236@yahoo.com

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  32. Debbie kellyThursday, 3 June 2010 at 03:16:00 BST

    wow!!!!! so beautiful congratulations On your awesome job on making your !!!!what an honor . Debbie Kelly http://somewhereinstitches.blogspot.com

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