I'm seeing blue!

Last night was the opening night of the Arizona Quilters Guild Quilt Show for 2011, Along the Desert Highway.  It is always an inspiring show full of beautiful quilts.

The state is full of artists who express themselves through the use of fabric and fiber, as exemplified by the Best of Show quilt by Karen Fisher from Tucson.

There are still a few traditional quilters in the state and I am one of them.
I was thrilled to capture a blue ribbon for my quilt, Autumn's Bounty.

I hate to be photographed, so I am clinching my teeth as I post this picture, but I am very proud of the award.
For those of you who follow me regularly, you will remember this quilt from last spring.  My dear friend, Lin, brought a quilt to my attention at that time and the wheels started churning.  The quilt was Fall Harvest by Ann Seely and was published on the cover of QNM back in October 2000.  I wrote to Ann asking her permission to reproduce her quilt in small scale and she graciously consented.  That is why Lin's name is on the label of my winning quilt as part of my inspiration.
Many have asked about the pattern.  I will be publishing it in April and it will be available only at The Olde World Quilt Shoppe where I teach, but I have to get a copy to Ann first.  That was her only stipulation.

Just in case you are wondering, Serendipity Found, my large applique quilt from Kim Diehl's pattern Serendipity Sampler, won a 3rd place ribbon as well. Baltimore album quilts made a big comeback this year at the show and took some of the top honors. 

I hope this post makes it to you all as Blogger is getting quite obstinate.  I have been experiecing lots of difficulty uploading photos, reading other's post and leaving comments.
Frustrating for a true blogaholic!