To be on the safe side, and leave Karma at bay, I will not post the picture of the quilt that got in. It is almost like I cannot believe it until I see it hanging in the convention center. I do not want to jinx it. I was hoping that at least one of my quilts gets in, and I am pretty much over the moon excited right now. The two quilts that did not get in are String Theory and Through the Fence.
String Theory is a quilt that did not want to be made, and the more
fitting name for it should have been Persistence. From the very beginning,
everything that could possibly go wrong with this quilt, indeed went wrong. Two
sewing machines, two long arms, an oil spill, and numerous thread breaks later
it is finally finished. At times, I thought that it would be much easier to
explain String Theory to a toddler than to finish this quilt....but it is done, and it will look great on my couch.
String Theory |
Through the Fence was inspired by the
aftermath of hurricane Sandy on Long Island. While sitting on my patio this
summer, I was looking at the section of the fence that we fixed and remembering
a majestic oak tree that fell right through it. The fence has gaps, and it is
far from perfect, but it is ours, and just like us it wears its scars proudly.
I like that I can see my neighbour's garden through it, and that the paint is
peeling in places. The fence is no longer a divider, but rather a link between
us.
Through the Fence |
You are hilarious! Glad I found you. Congrats on Quiltcon and look forward to seeing your quilt there.
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Congrats on your QuiltCon acceptance - I love both of these beauties so I am especially looking forward to seeing your other quilt in the show.
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