Oh me, Oh my!!!!!!
Tippety tap! Tippety tap! Happy alert!
So, this afternoon I was in the boys’ aisle at Kohl’s in Augusta doing school clothes shopping (with two increasingly restive and starting-to-lose-it boys) when the cell phone rings. It is hubby, with the news that he just spoke with Ricky Tims his own self, who called to tell ME (??!!!!????!!!!!) that I had won Best Composition and Design, one of three awards (the other two are Best in Show and Best Workmanship) in the Au Naturale show at Tims’ La Veta Gallery!!!!!
Major HAPPY DANCE! Here is the quilt that won the award, based on a photograph I took at Machu Picchu, when Paul and I were there in 1988 or 89 (forget which year):
and here is a link to it on my website, and here is another link to the detail shot! And here is the original photo:
I began the quilt in a workshop with Esterita Austin (here’s a link to her workshops page), but instead of doing one of her patterns, “did my own thing.” Boy am I glad–both to have taken the class and to have done my own picture!
I’ve NEVER, EVER won a national level award., and I’m most insecure about my design abilities, so to have won that particular award is REALLY special! I’ve won the equivalent of best in show at the San Juan County (Washington state) fair, and I’ve won blue ribbons and been in the top tier this year and last at the state-wide Maine Quilts, but I’ve never won more than $5 for a ribbon…this one is $100 and will pay for this show’s entry fee and shipping, and maybe most of the fees and shipping for a second show! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!
The show opens on Saturday, so am guessing that pictures of quilts in the show will be on-line either this weekend or early next week. I can’t wait to see the other quilts! Best of all, I called Ricky to say thank you!!! and he said that this show may be an annual, and the “BIG” Expressions the Art Quilt will run every other year. YEAH! I’m so thrilled at what he is doing for the art of quilting, and for having the medium gain acceptance as a true art medium. I look forward to entering again!
August 1st, 2006 at 4:12 pm
May I be the first, and it looks like I am, to congratulate you!!! My folks live near Ricky Tims, apropros of nothing. Not neighbors, but in a nearby town. I love your take on the window, I am very inspired. And I was just whining about wanting to travel more. Dang. Now I gotta add Machu Pichu to the list.
Again, a toast to your glorious composition. And the colors are pretty amazing as well!
August 1st, 2006 at 4:32 pm
HI Sarah- congrats! How exciting!
Dijanne
August 1st, 2006 at 5:19 pm
Woo hoo Sarah! It is a beautiful quilt and we are proud of you!
August 1st, 2006 at 8:36 pm
So exciting! I am thrilled for you. Hooray.
August 1st, 2006 at 9:23 pm
Congrats, Sarah! Yay you!!
It’s a lovely quilt.
August 2nd, 2006 at 5:46 am
Congratulations, Sarah! Way to go, and well deserved.
August 2nd, 2006 at 8:40 am
Congratulations to you! How wonderful. It is a captivating piece.
I have been reading blogs of several artists who have been entering Ricky’s various shows- I think it’s so wonderful that he is doing this new venture. He is a dear man.
And thanks for sharing Esterita Ausin with us. Now I have another artist to add to my “bring to my guild” list!
August 2nd, 2006 at 11:10 am
Congratulations!
August 2nd, 2006 at 2:57 pm
Wheeeee Hooooo! Once again you amaze me! I’ve never seen this quilt of yours but it’s a beauty. I’m just picturing you dancing in the aisles of some Augusta stire after getting the news.
Proud to know ya, sister!
August 2nd, 2006 at 5:05 pm
A gorgeous quilt and I can see why you got the recognition! GOOD JOB!!! Send a photo or note to Terry – I’m sure she would love to know!
August 2nd, 2006 at 8:09 pm
oh my! congratulations on the award! and i love Deborah’s gift also!
August 4th, 2006 at 5:26 am
SARAH!!!! This is beautiful and so exciting…can you tell I’m a little behind on my blogging? So, so cool and I can feel your excitement all the way over here!!!! Congratulations!
also, great pictures and write-up of deborahs piece!
August 17th, 2006 at 3:59 pm
CONGRATULATIONS Sarah!!!
Its GORGEOUS and deserves to win!
I’m behind in reading everyone’s blogs and just caught up on yours.
So, was DH impressed with Ricky Timms calling himself….??? LOL