Sunday, October 16, 2011

AQS Des Moines 2011



The show is over and I wasn't a winner, maybe the next show I enter. The one thing I don't like is that you do not get a critique from the judges at this show and the only show that they do give one is at the Paducah show. I'm debating about entering it in Lancaster AQS show, again I won't know what the judges have to say about it. I still have a little time to decide. I did talk to many women about my quilt, apparently there is a large following of Kaffe's fabrics lovers. I did see one older lady make a terrible face at it and couldn't move fast enough away from it, must thought it was going to jump at her. LOL. It was sent to Paducah for photography as it may be in the 2013 AQS engagement calendar.

I haven't been commenting on blogs much this summer, like many others I couldn't get it to work and gave up on it then finally took the time to figure it out.

Since I'm not working now, (job cut and I'm perfectly fine with that, it was getting in the way of my quilting, LOL) I have been sewing up a storm. Have finished sewing, embroidering and appliqueing 8 small wall quilts and 2 queen size quilts, all need quilted. My next adventure is taking a class to learn to machine quilt starting with the large ones. I prefer to hand quilt, especially my own designs but I will never live long enough to get them all done. I always hire a gal to do my machine quilting but I have too many and it does get quite costly.


Take a look at Civil War Bride blog, my friend, Karen won 2nd place at AQS DM 2011. Such a beautiful quilt, much deserving win. Since we both knew we would be in the same class in this competition I stopped working on my CWB quilt and put all my time into the Bizzy Bird Farm.


I'm working on the border of an applique quilt as the center 9 blocks are done. It has blue denim looking fabric for the background and the applique is done with medium & light blues and white/blue toile. Again different looking style for me. My Basket Medallion quilt (Kim's) is on my list to get done, soon....

13 comments:

  1. Your quilt looked beautiful hanging in the show. I can't believe it didn't win a prize! I'd like to know what the judges found wrong with it too. It looked perfect to me!

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  2. Well I am impressed! and all the other KMcL aficionados will be too. You must be very proud of yourself...its gorgeous.

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  3. Your quilt is amazing! What a labour of love.

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  4. Wow Julee, it looks mighty impressive to me, you must be very proud to see it hanging at the show. Pity you didn't get a critique from the show judges, I wonder why they don't do that. I would have given a prize!!! It looks gorgeous.

    Love to see your next quilt, it was a joy for me to see your progress with this quilt, Kim McL

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  5. Beautiful beautiful! So nice to complete these fabulous quilts, isn't it?

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  6. I just love your quilt and would be very interested to know what the judges critique would have been too. It's a shame they don't give you a comment sheet.
    I went on a tour through a show with an AQS judge where she commented on every quilt. It was very educational. In a lot of cases they find fault with the binding and discount the entire quilt because of it. Crazy stuff!

    We've all seen pics of your quilt in progress, and once it was finished. We were able to enlarge the pics and zoom in. I can't for the life of me figure out why this stunning quilt didn't get a ribbon.

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  7. Julee your quilt is just beautiful. I loved watching your progress with it on the blog and I love seeing it hang in a national show with you! A great accomplishment!

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  8. Congrats on such a lovely quilt! Ribbon or not, I'm sure it was enjoyed by everyone who saw it! (And hope you are enjoying your time off :) )

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  9. And it is GLORIOUS!! Congrats on getting it finished. What an accomplishment!

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  10. Julee,
    I'm sorry you didn't get a ribbon but, think about it, if it's in the calendar for 2013, it's in print with your name! I think that's better than a ribbon.

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  11. I would have given you a ribbon Julee. I think it's fabulous and such a stunning quilt. I'll cross my fingers for the calendar.

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  12. Julee, We saw your quilt at the D.M. show and it was amazing. Should have won! My quilt didn't win either.

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  13. Julee I was at the AQS show and I was thrilled to see your truly gorgeous quilt there. I think a lot of quilt show judging ends up being apples-to-oranges, and there are many more winning quilts than there are ribbons to award. Please keep on entering so that we can all enjoy your wonderful work and take home photos of your quilts to enjoy for years after the show is over.

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