This is the first year I participated in the block contest for the show. When I saw the fabrics included I really didn't know what to do with them for a while, but I knew I wanted to applique. I ended up making a fanciful house block adding just two other fabrics (the background and the tree fabric).
When I got to the show, one important task was to find where the blocks were displayed to see if I had won. Winning puts you into the drawing for a finished top made of 12 blocks from the contest. I was thrilled to see that I had, indeed, won the first part. These blocks are arranged into tops (usually 3 or 4) and sewn together by someone at the Stitchin' Post. Those who don't win the top get a photo of the top and a ribbon. Winners of the tops receive notification in early August.
There were so many gorgeous blocks. I guess I was drawn to the appliqued blocks. There were a lot of pieced ones too. Remember to click to see bigger.
Here's mine.
This chicken was my very favorite.
I just realized I didn't get a photo of the grand prize winner, which receives a $50 gift certificate to the Stitchin' Post. I can't even remember what it looked like- darn!
To close, here's a photo of a quilt in the show that was a block winner of 10 years ago, I think. These are beautiful blocks.
Is it just me, or do these older blocks seem to have a lot more detail? I think this quilt is just fantastic. I can only hope I get to be a winner this time, but this was such an enjoyable experience I would definitely do it again. I also urge any of you to try it too!
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