I was in Panera with my mom after bringing her to the dentist when I heard my cell phone ringing in my pocket. The fact that I even had my cell phone with me is rather shocking. The fact that I heard the ring above the noontime noise at Panera was amazing. So I ran outside so I could hear and I was dumbfounded. It was IQA (the International Quilt Association) calling to tell me that my quilt “Sheer Whim” won an award for the upcoming Houston show!!! I won’t find out which award until after the November 3rd awards ceremony, but we decided to get Blizzards tonight to celebrate. (On the downside, we walked for an hour first to offset some of the extra calories, but on the upside, we used a buy-one-get-one-free coupon.)
Susan
I don’t know if I’m remembering this correctly, but isn’t it a good sign if they have called you to tell you won an award? Like it’s one of the main ones or something?
Maria
It means I won a first, second, or third place ribbon in my category, and it comes with a cash award!
Bethany
Congrats Mom. I’m so so excited for you! I think you are pretty amazing! I can’t wait to hear which award you won!
Lesa
well of course it was a hit…told you that at guild when you showed it off the first time…too cool lady. Your art is the best. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Sandy
I knew this would be a winner! I am so glad for you.
congrats!
Sandy in the UK
Sharon Driver
Now that is NOT amazing….your work is awesome!!!!! I echo Lesa’s comment….! Many, many congratulations….!!!!
Vivien Zepf
Congratulations and well deserved!
Eileen Keane
Congratulations! I looked at the quilt and it is so haunting and beautiful. I’ll bet it’s a first place!
Leslie Tucker Jenison
Congratulations, Maria!
That is so exciting! See you in Houston!!
b w williams
Way to go!!! I’ll see you there, too! Congratulations!
Elizabeth
Congratulations! I hope your prize comes with a nice bit of cash. Oh, did I say that out loud? Well, you totally deserve it! Well done!
xo -El