Wow! I got a call last evening that the block I submitted to the Quilt Block Challenge for our upcoming County Fair (the one in my avatar) was selected as one of the top 12 to be used in next years Raffle Quilt. I'm so excited I just had to share with you all! :D

Wooo Hooo, Well done. What a great feeling. What will happen to it then?

THAT'S AWESOME!!
CONGRATS!!!
WAY TO GO!!
WOOHOO!!
I'm excited for you!

Congratulations :!: :!: Its a beautiful block and you deserve it

Volunteers use the blocks to make a quilt that is raffled off next year at the fair. The proceeds from the raffle are donated to the Home Arts Dept. of the fair. They always turn out really nice.

Congratulations. Do you have a picture of it??

It's the block in my avatar.

Congrats, I know you are so proud.

WOW -- Congratulations!! That's awesome!!

Congratulations!!

That's wonderful!!!

I can understand why they picked your block,
it is fantastic!

congratulations. Beautiful work.

congrats!

That's great news! It is a very stunning block! What a compliment!

Congratulations, and what a terrific idea!

County fairs don't just happen because you have a county seat ... not only do you have tax dollars going toward the event, there are a TON of volunteers who take care of displays and groundskeeping. A paid manager is a benefit that can go away at the sneeze of a politician. Tax dollars don't go far enough to keep your county fairs from functioning. All of us need to keep these things in mind, as county fairs progress through the nation! We enjoy them, are inspired by them, are encouraged by them, but we take a lot for granted regarding this yearly event.
I am glad that your county managers/staff/volunteers have found such a unique way to support your county fair.

CONGRATULATIONS <says she as she steps down momentarily from the soap box> :lol:

QUESTION! What was the name of the challenge?
They use the twelve that make the quilt ... what happens to the other entries?

Awesome! Congratulations!!!

Doesn't it feel wonderful to one of the selected few? Puts a smile on your face for sure.

It's beautiful, you deserve it!!

Congratulations and I love the block!

How exciting! I can see why it was chosen; it's great!

I was admiring the block- now it has more meaning. Congratulations!

Congrats! How exciting--you'll have to show us more.

Congratulations!!! Your block is stunning and I can see why it was chosen :D :D :D

How exciting!

WOW!!! How wonderful,I know you are excited.
BillsBonBon

Congratulations!!!!! A really beautiful block!! I bet you're on Cloud 9!!!!! :D :D

Wow that'a very exciting! Congratulations! The block is wonderful! :D

Congratulations! It's easy to see why it was chosen! I've admired your avatar.

Congrats, what an honor that must be for you. Love the block. Can you post a bigger picture so we can get a better look at it?

What a great honor! I hope you will be able to post a picture of the whole quilt when it is completed. Your block is beautiful. :lol: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Was there a theme for entering blocks? What size is it? (And how many did you make before you submitted one?)

Thanks all for your nice comments. It is really an honor to have my block chosen.

Omak in answer to your question: the challenge is simply called the The Quilt Block Contest. We buy a Quilt Block Kit through the local quilt shop which contains 3 fat quarters. You can select any block pattern you wish (patchwork, foundation piecing, appliqued, etc.). You have to use all three of the fabrics in the kit and can only use the fabrics provided. The block has to be 12-1/2" unfinished. The entries are judged and awarded ribbons. They pick the top 12 for a raffle quilt (which is put together by volunteers and raffled next year). Names are drawn from contest participants to win lots of 12 of the remaining blocks (or less than 12 depending on the number of entries). The quilt shop also give the contest participants a gift certificate for their shop when they turn in their block. It's a lot of fun and nice to be able to participate in the fair even if only on a small scale. I've volunteered to man the booth next Friday that sells the raffle tickets for this years raffle quilt. That should be a fun experience too.

Here's a bigger picture

I won't be able to post a picture of the whole quilt until next year, but I'll try to get a picture of all the winning blocks next week and post that (they usually have them displayed all together). There is no theme, but as I mentioned in a response to Omak you have to use specific fabrics that are purchased in a Quilt Block Contest Kit. The block has to be 12-1/2" unfinished. I did 2 test blocks before doing the final one I submitted. One turned out so-so and one turned out good. The good one I'm making into a little table runner (the fabrics are different but the same color theme).

Congrats Cheri! Your block is gorgeous! What is the name of your block? I love the red background fabric!!

Congratulations.
It's a great looking block.

Good for you. That is a beautiful block and the colors make it pop.

Wow, and congrats. I can see why they picked it. It's beautiful.

Congrats. Great block.

CONGRATS!!! It's a beautiful block.

Kyia