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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Still Beaming


It took four years to completely finish my Roseville Album, but what a thrill it was to receive the ribbon for Best of Show at The Berrien Towne and Country Quilt Guild quilt show today.  Hanging under the big purple ribbon is a second ribbon for Honorable Mention in the Bed Quilt category. 

 One has to drive at least 90 minutes to find Kaffe Fassett fabrics in this part of the Midwest, but my quilt drew so many good questions about the fabric and the designer that I am betting some of the people who attended the show are on line right now seeking patterns and fabric.  Donna Kooistra, an AQS certified quilt appraiser, so admires the fabrics, and she loved the quilting, done by Heather Broehm.  Thank you, Kim, for your beautiful pattern, and thanks to all of you GA subscribers who have been unfailing in your encouragement along the way.
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22 comments:

  1. kim mcleanOctober 18, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Congratulations Marion! Well done, loved your quilt, it is absolutely gorgeous. And I love your pink corners too. You should be beaming for a long long time with that purple ribbon hanging on the quilt! I enjoy designing quilts and making them, it is the one constant joy day after day and even more joy in finding that others do too, K

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    1. MarionOctober 19, 2014 at 7:23 AM

      Slow as I was getting to the finish line, it was a pleasure all the way, and now I'm almost finished hand quilting my version of Trees! I can't keep up with all your new patterns, but I own them all and have enough fabric to keep me stitching for years to come. Each new one is such a joyful surprise. I hope our paths cross some day!

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  2. Susie QOctober 18, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Your quilt is majestic!! You should beam with joy for years to come as that quilt graces your home. It is truly a master piece. Others designed the pattern and fabric but YOU made the quilt!!!! I have pattern and fabric but no quilt (yet).

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  3. CheriOctober 18, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Yea! Beautifully done Marion!

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  4. Donna~~October 18, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    Wow! Congratulations! Your quilt is lovely--your color choices are so pretty! ( And only 4 years is good to me--mine is only half done!) You have every right to be beaming!

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  5. ChantalOctober 18, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Congratulations! You definitively deserve a ribbon for this quilt. It is so stunning.

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  6. JuleeOctober 18, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    Congratulations ! Such a beautiful quilt.

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  7. GritOctober 18, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    Congratulations !!! Your quilt is fantastic.

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  8. JoyeqOctober 19, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    Congratulations, it is an amazing effort, and simply gorgeous colour ways.

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  9. Featheronawire Sally BramaldOctober 19, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    Congratulations! Of course a BoS was written all over it, :-)

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  10. antique quilterOctober 19, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    congrat! what a beautiful quilt well done, love those pink corners!!!!
    well deserved Best of Show is such an honor in mho.
    I hope this quilt will have a special place to hang in your home
    Kathie

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  11. JillOctober 19, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Congrats on Best of Show. The BT&CG quilt show has an excellent reputation and very talented members. Wish I could have attended. Recently, I have been collecting Kaffe's colorful fabrics for two quilt projects one of which is a Kim Mclean pattern. Your quilt is beautiful.

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    1. MarionOctober 19, 2014 at 7:25 AM

      Do you live nearby, Jill? Our guild does have many talented members, and excellent workmanship keeps raising the bar for us all. Do start one of Kim's quilts; you will love it!

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  12. cityquilter graceOctober 19, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    well deserved....beautiful...you and kaffe make a good team...LOL

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  13. LindaOctober 19, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Hooray! You're an inspiration to us all Marion!

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  14. LelandOctober 19, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    No one is more thrilled than your long-distance quilting buddy and cheerleader. I'm so happy that this quilt in particular has been recognized as the masterpiece it is! You are an inspiration to many, as you are to me. Stitch on!

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  15. Wendy @ WendysquiltsandmoreOctober 19, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Huge congratulations - first on getting it finished, and then on winning Best of Show. Well Done. I've admired Kim's designs for a few years now, but know they are a huge undertaking so haven't started anything yet. You certainly chose one of the more complex designs, but it looks great and I'm sure you love it too.

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  16. SueOctober 19, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Congratulations Marion. What a wonderful achievement, and the way the years go - so fast, I think you did well to finish it in four years!
    Well done on Best of Show!

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  17. MarionOctober 20, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Thanks to everyone for the upbeat comments. To those who haven't yet found the courage to take the first stitch in one of Kim's quilts, I urge you to beginning cutting out pieces NOW! You will soon be smiling from ear to ear.

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  18. JanetOctober 22, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    I've enjoyed your journey with your quilt, it's stupendous. Huge congratulations to you, it's a masterpiece and thrilling to hear of your win.

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  19. JanetJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Marion, if you get this message, could you email me about your quilt?
    Janet_treen@hotmail.com

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  20. UnknownNovember 7, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    A huge and heartfelt congratulations to you, Marion!!! What a thrill!!! It is stunning!!!

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