Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Winner!

Woo hoo! My crazy quilt, "Crazy Diamonds", won first place in the Great American Embroidered Quilt contest at the American Quilters' Society show in Knoxville, TN. I am very pleased!


Here's the full shot of the quilt, which measures 59 x 77. It is completely hand done. All hand pieced, hand embroidered.


And a detail. The face is painted onto silk and the embroidery surrounding the face is silk thread. The bonnet is dimensional, it is stuffed to give it volume. The bodice of the dress is as well. The good news came during a tough week. Yay.
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    A very big congratulations to you! Beautiful quilt..Debbie (Maine)

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  2. Linda HJuly 21, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Wonderful news Betty!! Congratulations! Well deserved!

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  3. Susan HessJuly 22, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    Oh my gosh...it's incredible, Betty. I want to look at every square inch of it! So sorry to hear about your challenging week...you are, and have been, in my thoughts!! Hugs, Sukie

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  4. PatriciaJuly 22, 2009 at 4:08 AM

    Betty, your quilt is beautiful. I didn't know you were a CQer. I just love it. Your ribbonwork is lovely. This was well deserved of the award! Congratulations
    Pat
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  5. kerrykatiecakes2July 22, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Congratulations Betty! You have made a lovely quilt and done lots to bring cq to the public eye!
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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  6. kweenveeJuly 22, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    Congratulations Betty!!!Just love every bit of it...Violet (Melbourne, Australia)

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  7. CindyJuly 22, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Congratulations Betty. I love looking at quilts and this one is beautiful. I wish I could see the textures.

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  8. qwertyJuly 22, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Congratulations Betty!!! The sashing looks spectacular, I really love this layout :)

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  9. ThelmaJuly 23, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    So beautiful Betty!! You deserve to win with such an awesome quilt.

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  10. JeanneJuly 23, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Wonderful news, Betty!Congratulations. Your quilt is beautiful.

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  11. Rengin YazitasJuly 23, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Congratulations, Betty!
    You well deserved the prize with your gorgeous work. I love hand made quilts, did you assemble your quilt according to paper piecing method?
    Best wishes from Istanbul,
    Rengin

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  12. MargaretJuly 24, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    B, congratulations on the win. Your diamond quilt is lovely, and you show to the world -- again -- just what a treasure CQ can be. Will be great to see this jewel up close and personal one day! Love, NutMeg

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  13. gocrazywithmeJuly 24, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Congratulations on a well deserved win! This is an exquisite quilt! My very favorite of the antique CQs I restored was done similarly. It had 1" black velvet ribbon as sashing between the diamond blocks and very small patches of silk in the cqing. I so wish I had taken pictures of it!

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  14. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Magnificent! Brilliant!
    Donna

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  15. Debra DixonJuly 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Congratulations! A very interesting setting and great use of motifs. Well deserved win!

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  16. FredaBJuly 31, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Hi Betty

    Your quilt is gorgeous and you certainly deserve the prize.

    I have always treasured the classes I have been able to take with you. I often tell people you are one of the best cq teachers out there today. You keep that class moving and we finish what you want us to. that doesn't always happen.

    Special hugs for the win.
    Couldn't happen to a nicer gal.

    FredaB

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  17. AnonymousAugust 1, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    congratulations!!


    That is a stunning quilt. Absolutely gorgeous. You did a fantastic job, no wonder it won!!

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  18. Marie AltonAugust 5, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Awesome piece Betty! Congrats!

    Funny ... about a month ago I started contemplating a diamond-shaped project ... did the Portholes one with DD in mid as the recipient ... and was thinking of diamonds for DS ... kinda crazy/sane crossover. Yours is and inspiration in that direction!
    Great midns think alike!

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