I was very happy when two of my quilts were accepted for the inaugural, biennial, Great New Zealand Quilt Show which was held in Rotorua this past weekend.
As it was my DH's birthday on the Friday, we decided we would take a road trip down, stay a night in Rotorua, visit the show, then go over to visit with family for Mothers Day in Taupo.
It was an excellent exhibition with approx. 85 juried quilts on display.
Imagine my delight, when on Thursday evening I got a phone to say my Quilt 'Mrs Billings Returns' had won BEST OF SHOW!! To say I was excited is an understatement.
I was so lucky to be presented with a series 5 Bernina. Thank you Bernina!
I would love to know what he said to me! ( I can't remember)
When Natalie rang me on Thursday night, as I said I was very excited, but then she said....'but, wait there's more'!
My Nearly Insane Journey won Best Bed Quilt!
What an amazing feat! 2 quilts and 2 prizes!
I am so grateful to Quilters Lane from Masterton for sponsoring the 1st Prize for this category.
I couldn't get a shot of the whole quilt with the ribbon as I couldn't get back far enough.
Sorry if I sound as though I'm doing too much bragging, but its a once in a lifetime achievement for me and I'm pretty chuffed as you can tell!
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As it was my DH's birthday on the Friday, we decided we would take a road trip down, stay a night in Rotorua, visit the show, then go over to visit with family for Mothers Day in Taupo.
It was an excellent exhibition with approx. 85 juried quilts on display.
Imagine my delight, when on Thursday evening I got a phone to say my Quilt 'Mrs Billings Returns' had won BEST OF SHOW!! To say I was excited is an understatement.
I would love to know what he said to me! ( I can't remember)
When Natalie rang me on Thursday night, as I said I was very excited, but then she said....'but, wait there's more'!
My Nearly Insane Journey won Best Bed Quilt!
I am so grateful to Quilters Lane from Masterton for sponsoring the 1st Prize for this category.
Sorry if I sound as though I'm doing too much bragging, but its a once in a lifetime achievement for me and I'm pretty chuffed as you can tell!
Thanks for dropping by
http://www.susannasquilts.blogspot.com
17 comments:
Both well deserved awards Sue, Congratulations. Now what??
Toot your horn! What a awesome experience first to be included in the show and secondly, to be choosen as the winner in two categories! Your quilts are magnificent and definitely deserving of the ribbons and prizes. I'm so glad you were able to attend the show in person. Congratulations!
So awesome! Congratulations. That is a fabulous photo of you being presented with the machine!
Congratulations... an amazing quilt!
Goodness Sue - how very clever of you!! Congratulations on your wins and your beautiful quilts!
How thrilling! Congratulations and enjoy your awards. Have fun with that sewing machine too. Blessings, Gretchen
So happy for you !!! Totally deserved, both quilts are absolutely beautiful.
You have every right to brag Sue, well done you!
A blue ribbon is probably on the bucket list for a lot of quilters, you have managed to tick it off twice :) and one of them with a Best in Show.
I'd say it's very brag worthy! Congratulations on two amazing wins!!! YAY!!!
Congratulations - so well deserved. Makes all the work, unpicking, rethinking, totally worth it.
Congratulations, they're both beautiful quilts!
No bragging found here, Sue! This is news, news, news, and exciting and happy news at that! I completely understand your feelings of shock, amazement, and joy at learning you earned two magnificent awards, and that one of them is that Bernina. Been there; done that (as you know)! So, hip-hip-hooray for you! I wish I could be with you to share a hug and hear your stories about these quilts - what you did to make them so special - and participate in the celebration of your wins. I'm more than happy for you, and just can't express it in words. Just imagine me giving you a big hug with a squeeze, and picture my grinning face beaming at you. I couldn't be happier for your my friend! So very well done.
Well done and congratulations and you can be justifiable proud of a huge achievement!
I white gloved at the show and turned Mrs Billings over for lots of people who were all so admiring and appreciative of your dedication and skill. Go you!
Congratulations Sue. Well deserved and what a fantastic prize! :)
What a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations on your wins. Both quilts are true masterpieces.
Congratulations. An impressive achievement!
Wow! congratulations! so well deserved. Your quilts are incredible.
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