The Sheep Wannabees is a winner!

My newest quilt just won a blue ribbon for Best Embellishment in the innovative category at The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton VA.  The competition was fierce.  I am honored that my quilt got the prize.


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  1. pajudieMarch 1, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Just found your blog - I'm a fellow Pennsylvanian and love to applique. I do mostly needleturn. Your Sheep Wannabees is awesome - I'm not surprised that it won!!
    Judie

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  2. Mary MarcotteMarch 1, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Congratulations! What a fabulous quilt!

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  3. The Velvet StitchApril 3, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I was at the Hampton show and was able to see your Sheep crazy quilt up close! It was one of the most unique quilts I've ever seen. I took a photo and returned home to purchase the pdf!
    Congrats on your winning!! Loved it and hope that mine will turn out as beautiful as yours!
    Thanks for the inspiration : )

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