tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post5245823531145523677..comments2024-02-14T01:27:23.276-07:00Comments on she can quilt: Consider entering a quilt showLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-8394815387084711862014-08-29T11:26:58.416-06:002014-08-29T11:26:58.416-06:00Thanks for the list of links to show entries! Th...Thanks for the list of links to show entries! The more people entering modern quilts means more modern quilts will be shown to a wider in-person audience that doesn't see how much is being shared online. I personally rarely get quilts finished in time to meet submissions guideline, and most of my quilts are given away, so taking them away from the recipient never seems fair. But I've still got my eye on a few of those deadlines.msalleycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638319811989196392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-34124071660424427202014-07-09T13:05:35.901-06:002014-07-09T13:05:35.901-06:00Thanks for the information. I appreciate it! Glad ...Thanks for the information. I appreciate it! Glad to see the dates haven't passed!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197168518650589971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-6222595078612665862014-07-06T20:10:00.683-06:002014-07-06T20:10:00.683-06:00I'm afraid to submit myself to critics. I'...I'm afraid to submit myself to critics. I've entered online shoes bit a juried show scares me. Good for you for trying and winningwww.randomthoughtsdoordi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710810905602057566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-32158188468350143362014-07-04T16:52:38.021-06:002014-07-04T16:52:38.021-06:00So encouraging!
My two cents: I struggle a little ...So encouraging!<br />My two cents: I struggle a little with the modern quilts in judged shows. I'm sure it is just my personal bias/opinion, but to me, one of the hallmarks of modern quilts is that these are quilts originally made to use. Functionality was/is a key characteristic of modern quilts. But we all know that show quilts as a general rule, are not made to be used on a bed or anywhere else but a black curtain. Well, at least not the ones destined for the show circuit. So by getting modern quilts on that circuit we do great things for modern quilting, but it doesn't necessarily reflect the origins of the movement. That may be exactly the point - the movement is evolving. Change is good, right?Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-2465674390548982112014-07-01T05:37:26.751-06:002014-07-01T05:37:26.751-06:00Great post, thank you so much for the info. I was...Great post, thank you so much for the info. I was wondering, do you block your quilts that you are going to enter into shows? I was reading your post on finishing Breathe and noticed you didn't mention anything about blocking. <br /><br />Your quilts are jaw dropping and inspiring. So is your blog :) Thank you for all that you do. JudyJudy@Quilt Paradigmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853567189199120222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-2632562676843725562014-06-25T17:52:55.958-06:002014-06-25T17:52:55.958-06:00This is exactly what I needed to read right now :)...This is exactly what I needed to read right now :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150544286290728841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-4941230271209706312014-06-25T16:24:16.427-06:002014-06-25T16:24:16.427-06:00Alas, prizes here are rather less than that! But ...Alas, prizes here are rather less than that! But on the plus side, after 2 years of Katy, Kerry, Ange, Reene, Susan and myself hitting Uttoxeter for the British Stitch & Quilt Village, there's a modern category next year :o) Entries for that close 31/12, and you don't need to send photos, just fill in a form and send the quilt off, no advanced jury, but you do get feedback, which I like (but you can bin if you wish!)<br /><br />I refuse to enter FOQ in Birmingham because it's extortionately expensive since they changed the entries last year, even within the UK!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-40639462099945610582014-06-25T11:44:51.739-06:002014-06-25T11:44:51.739-06:00I love your quilts. May I ask how close your quilt...I love your quilts. May I ask how close your quilting lines are in the three larger pieces in this post? How far apart are the lines? Thanks.Vernonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09228013374644980471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-73980126400956538202014-06-24T22:47:26.336-06:002014-06-24T22:47:26.336-06:00What a great post! I have been pondering entering...What a great post! I have been pondering entering quilts into shows, but I wasn't sure how to find shows looking for entries (other than the ones in my area that I am familiar with). How do you go about searching for shows to enter? Thanks for the list to get started!Newbie Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534962427221353029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-72780863140252588182014-06-23T18:36:03.690-06:002014-06-23T18:36:03.690-06:00Great post, Leanne.....the whole entering a quilt ...Great post, Leanne.....the whole entering a quilt thing can be somewhat intimidating but your post is very encouraging and informative.MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-28466523809312956912014-06-23T17:13:57.527-06:002014-06-23T17:13:57.527-06:00great post Leanne, and thanks for the info on seve...great post Leanne, and thanks for the info on several upcoming shows. I like entering shows as well, although have kept those entries pretty local to this point, I am considering broadening my horizons! While the win is always nice,( and a big surprise!) my main reason for entering shows is to share and inspire.What Comes Next?https://www.blogger.com/profile/17290766425199467892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-44655569513276029592014-06-23T17:07:41.148-06:002014-06-23T17:07:41.148-06:00Rosemary B here:
Yes you are inspiring, Leanne
You...Rosemary B here:<br />Yes you are inspiring, Leanne<br />Your quilts are really something special!Rosemary B❤️https://www.blogger.com/profile/17792395820711368533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-61920760860522318352014-06-23T16:08:34.286-06:002014-06-23T16:08:34.286-06:00What a fabulous idea - making a resource for us al...What a fabulous idea - making a resource for us all, thank you! wobblybobbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298146561299492474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-47380533744257521112014-06-23T14:39:07.894-06:002014-06-23T14:39:07.894-06:00You do so much good for this community... thank yo...You do so much good for this community... thank you! *hugs*LethargicLasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959531120975981672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-75303333646058078062014-06-23T09:37:43.832-06:002014-06-23T09:37:43.832-06:00I've entered a quilt show twice (the same show...I've entered a quilt show twice (the same show with different quilts in different years!) and quite liked seeing my quilt hanging among all the others and not looking like it was made by Archie rather than me! I didn't receive feedback about my entries and it's an open entry show (i.e. anyone can enter) but I was lucky enough to hear a nice comment about one quilt from someone attending the show. I definitely think more people should enter the shows, it's not as scary as some people make out and, if you're lucky, you get to have a day out with friends/family to see it in the show!Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-71722243303234230862014-06-23T05:09:27.997-06:002014-06-23T05:09:27.997-06:00Thank you for sharing this. Just last weekend I se...Thank you for sharing this. Just last weekend I set a personal goal of entering a quilt in a competition, but didn't really know how to go about doing it. I really appreciate the tips and timelines!Katie Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846364215440720035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-44820878543004170152014-06-23T04:54:03.354-06:002014-06-23T04:54:03.354-06:00I'm entering the Festival of Quilts which is e...I'm entering the Festival of Quilts which is early August in Birmingham, UK- it's the biggest quilt show in this country. Applications are now closed though unfortunately but they do take international entries. AND you can opt out of receiving comments if you're not that way inclined (I want the comments, however)pennydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425898433355516938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-52622371319540935942014-06-23T04:51:12.575-06:002014-06-23T04:51:12.575-06:00So great you have entered and won! I am glad to s...So great you have entered and won! I am glad to see your comments and experience. I am entering two quilts in our local fair and I am anxious...I will try to let go as you say. Thank youKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000247658480481455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-13833534836609490872014-06-23T02:49:27.044-06:002014-06-23T02:49:27.044-06:00Thanks so much for taking the time to write this p...Thanks so much for taking the time to write this post. I feel encouraged and inspired to enter a juried show.<br />I love reading your blog and seeing your work.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995232993233274022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-35879528764331556152014-06-22T23:50:42.380-06:002014-06-22T23:50:42.380-06:00good to see you have another ribbon and rightly so...good to see you have another ribbon and rightly so. I love going to quilt shows and seeing all the wonderful quilts, maybe one day I will enter when I have learnt hot to quilt the quilt properly! Very interesting blog, margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-2445489703643007652014-06-22T21:00:23.703-06:002014-06-22T21:00:23.703-06:00Such an excellent post! I love everything you have...Such an excellent post! I love everything you have to say about it & will probably be discussing similar points on pat Sloan's podcast interview tomorrow :-) That's a brilliant idea to add a show page as well. Perhaps I can share that on my blog when you get it all put together.ChristaQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15499045280686831181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-61335342448220781092014-06-22T16:02:08.085-06:002014-06-22T16:02:08.085-06:00Excellent post Leanne and such a good idea to coll...Excellent post Leanne and such a good idea to collate lots of info in one place.<br />http://www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/ should give you info on the UK big show.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148803101055301234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-13736261998293792782014-06-22T15:53:57.913-06:002014-06-22T15:53:57.913-06:00Thanks for your post! After my first show, I was a...Thanks for your post! After my first show, I was adamant I wouldn't do it again. I just dropped two of my quilts off to a local show because I'm teaching a class at the show and decided to support it. I feel like I'm easing myself back into things. I still have an uneasy feeling about entering, but feel like this is a good new start. It's very hard to put your work out there to be judged. Thanks for being brave! I adore your quilts and they certainly deserve to win! Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609256565071955410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-39871352589881507552014-06-22T15:06:16.961-06:002014-06-22T15:06:16.961-06:00Great post Leanne. Hope some of us will consider ...Great post Leanne. Hope some of us will consider exhibiting and gather our courage to do so.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04968403337120714399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-62657647219311293832014-06-22T13:41:23.763-06:002014-06-22T13:41:23.763-06:00your quilts are beautiful Leanne, you're such ...your quilts are beautiful Leanne, you're such an inspiration. Thanks for the list too.Svetlanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361853417225808450noreply@blogger.com