"Mama in the Mirror" finished
Lucky Number 13: "Mama in the Mirror" proudly displays her prize ribbons.
What a wonderfully exciting Monday I had! Quilting friends, quilted eye candy, prize ribbons, yummy cake. When I got home from quilters guild meeting and tended to the four muttskateers yesterday, I crashed. For the rest of the day, I lounged and read.
I was tickled silly and very surprised when Ruthann announced that "Mama in the Mirror" had received the award for Best Hand Work. I hadn't even come down off that cloud yet, when later on she told the group that it had also won 3rd Place overall. I hope Mama was watching.
During alternating years, the years that we don't hold our big Quiltfest Quilt Show, my guild holds a small quilt show based on a challenge given us by our challenge committee. The show is called "The Best Little Quilt Show in Alabama," and takes place at our June guild meeting.
This year's challenge was "Through the Looking Glass," and we were told to interpret that title as we chose. It called to mind for me, how that with each passing year, when I look in the mirror, more and more I see my mama looking back at me. When I was younger and people told me that Mama and I "favored" a lot, I couldn't see it. But I see it now.
The challenge held a couple more requirements: the quilt had to contain at least one nine patch (my entire quilt is a nine patch) and at least two square inches of blue (note the birds in the upper left block as well as the ribbon and bow in the center.
Tomorrow, I'll show everyone the other winners as well as many of the other quilts that were entered in The Best Little Quilt Show in Alabama 2012, and a couple other goodies. But for today, I'm concentrating on my Mama quilt. I'm still floating on that happiness cloud.
A very young Mama
Pretty Baby Mama
Mama and Daddy
Mama and Her Babies (top, Mama and Joanne; bottom left, Mama and me; bottom right, Mama and Ramey)
Center Block: Made in an applique workshop at Heart to Heart Quilt Shop, years ago--ribbons and buttons added for Mama's quilt
Top left block: I made this and the remainder of the blocks in an Elly Sienkiewicz course, also many years ago. All the blocks are hand applique. THe patterns for these and many more Baltimore Album blocks are in Elly's book Baltimore Beauties and Beyond.
Top left
Bottom right
Bottom left
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On 06/12/2012, Ramey said ...
Congratulations, Sister! That quilt is beautiful!
On 06/12/2012, Joanne said ...
This a real work of (family) art. We're all together again.
On 06/12/2012, Linda Smith said ...
Congratulations on your quilt's awards - it deserves them, or I should say, you deserve them!
On 06/12/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
Your Mama quilt is just beautiful, with sweet mementos, photos, and lovely handwork. Winning two ribbons is icing on the proverbial cake, too!! Well done! Applause, applause! Enjoy floating on the cloud!!
Happy for you hugs!
On 06/12/2012, Bev S. said ...
Congratulations!
On 06/12/2012, june said ...
Congratulations and well done! It's a truly beautiful quilt, clearly created with a lot of love and affection and care. You totally deserve these awards you've won. Enjoy and I'm delighted for you.
On 06/12/2012, Lynn said ...
Congratulations!
On 06/12/2012, Debra S said ...
Perfect way to start the summer! Those days spent on the couch quilting ought to tell you something important about taking the time to rest and enjoy your handwork. Lovely tribute to your Mama and a splendid use for those applique blocks waiting for their 15 minutes of fame. Well done & way to go!
On 06/12/2012, Dolores Tanner said ...
That is truly a beautiful quilt.. what a memory to have and hold!!
On 06/12/2012, Jan said ...
What a wonderful tribute to your Mama AND your family! You did a beautiful job and deserve all the ribbons you were awarded! Congratulations!
On 06/12/2012, Pat said ...
Beautiful! All that hard work well-rewarded. Your Mama would be proud!
On 06/13/2012, Helen in Switzerland said ...
Well done Susan, you certainly deserved your win!!!
On 06/13/2012, Sharon Penney-Morrison said ...
Beautiful tribute to your Mother Susan.
I enjoyed looking at all the wonderful work
by your quilting friends.
On 06/13/2012, Deb said ...
Susan, it's wonderful. Congratulations on the ribbons!
On 06/15/2012, Gretchen said ...
Congratulations on well deserved ribbons. The quilt is beautiful & I'm sure your mama is very proud.
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