This is my first attempt to post a photo. I am so excited about some recent news that I thought I would give it a try. I used Susan Garman's pattern called "Ladies of the Sea" for this quilt. It took me about 1.5 years to hand applique and hand quilt. I have entered it in 3 quilt shows and the IL State Fair last year and won Best of Show each time. With the enouragement of my quilt appraiser, Hallye Bone, I entered it in the AQS Des Moines show last Oct and was juried in. No prizes, but an extreme honor to be included. Last week I was notified that it was accepted into the Paducah show for April I just want to share this wonderful quilt design with you.

It's truly beautiful. Congratulation on getting in.

WOW !!!!! magnifique, gorgeous

WOW--That is one amazing quilt.

Gorgeous quilt! Good luck in the AQS. Hopefully I will get to see your quilt in person.

Congratulations on getting entered, hope you win a ribbon and I hope I get to see it, I plan on being there. It is truly beautiful.

Absolutely stunning! I can't stop looking at it. A year and a half...hand quiled, WOW! You did an awesome job!

What an absolute work of art, truly beautiful! Congratulations and best of luck :thumbup:

That is one of the most beautiful quilts I've ever seen!! No wonder you have won so many awards!!

Exquisite...all the best at the next showing.