I don’t know how to say this — I’m blown away!!! I just got a surprise phone call from Crystal at IQA. She told me the most amazing news! Windblown won one of the top eight awards for the upcoming International Quilt Festival in Houston!
I wasn’t sure I heard her right, so I made her say it three times while I laughed nervously. Then I wrote it down so it would sink in… Wow! My stomach is still all fluttery. I have no more words! Thanks for letting me share 🙂
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84 responses to “Blown away!”
This one blows me away. Congratulations. Well deserved.
You SO deserve this. You have worked so hard to get there. I think you are right up there with Hollis Chatelain.
Congratulations
Marilyn
Congratulations, Maria!!! I’m not surprised at all. You are sooooooo talented. I love “Windblown”! I can’t wait to see this one in person.
No surprise there. ;D This is one of the most magnificent quilts I’ve seen. I’m excited for you!
It’s beautiful, congratulations.
Maria, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this quilt. You certainly deserve recognition. Congratulations!
wow! Isn’t that fantastic/you must go then.I’ll be at the awards show too. Can’t wait to take your class in Dec at our Col modern guild.
It looks like a beautiful quilt!
Maria, Congratulations well deserved.
Was there any doubt? 😉 Big congratulations on a well-deserved win!
–Toni in Milwaukee
Congratulations Maria – I will be there and can’t wait to see it. It looks amazing.
Congratulations and well-deserved! This quilt is stunning!
Congratulations on a well-deserved prize!
Congratulations—-it looks like an amazing piece. Enjoy your trip to Houston.
Oh Maria, congratulations. Having watched your baby come to life step by step on your blog, we expected great things and you should not be surprised. It is one of the most spectacular quilts I have seen this year.
I will not be going to Houston but hopefully will get to see it in one of the west coast venues.
You should be very proud!
Maria..how very cool!!! I hope you never come down from the clouds…big congrat’s…
OMCats! What incredible news & well deserved! Whoooooot!
I’m not surprised Maria. This quilt is sensational from start to finish, such a work of art.
Maria,
it is so beautiful and I congratulate you! You deserve it!
Maria … about the quilt itself and the quilting … all I can say is “Oh My Gawd!” And about the IQF award … that is no surprise at all. What an incredible artist you are. Congratulations!
You and this quilt are stunning!
The first time I saw this quilt, I knew it was a winner. I am a mother of a red head and your quilt captured the beauty of a wonderful head of hair that when the light hits the many layers of color it is amazing. So is your quilt. Congratulations!
That is a very well deserved honor, CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations!!!!
Well deserved.Love your beautiful work of art.
Congratulations, well deserved, I hope I have the pleasure of seeing your quilt one day.
This is a stunning piece of work… congratulations on bringing such a wonderful piece to life!
This is a magnificent quilt and the quilting in the background is awesome.
Congratulations and good luck with which ever prize you win.
What an amazing quilt WHOOHOOO I am so tickled for you…you deserve it!!
What a wonderful honor. You so deserve this award. Congratulations! I hope that you are going to Houston to bask in the glow of the accolades.
not surprised in the least – a stunning quilt and deserving of recognition
stunningly creative, detail to perfection. You have an absolutely amazing talent and skill… far beyond congratulations !
Big hugs of excitement! Wonderful news and what a wonderful piece of work, congratulations!
Lurline♥
So, so, very beautiful, the stitching on the hair is amazing. My sincere congratulations to you….wish I could be at Houston to see you accept you well earned award. Helen
Oh, Maria! Her eye squints as she holds her gloriously, stunningly beautiful hair back from her face. There is grace in her hand. The quilting is jaw-dropping.
I am so very happy for your win. You are a uniquely talented artist.
Suzanne
So wish I could be there to see you win the award…you SO DESERVE IT! This proves that good things come to those who wait! WOOIOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!