AWESOME......each time I looked it seemed to change pattern...

:oops: Thank you all so much for your kind words about my quilt. I still find it hard to believe that my first entry into any kind of competition met with the success it did.

I entered the Hoffman Challenge because I loved the paisley fabric...took me right back to my college years in the late 60's. To me, it was not a question of competition with other quilters, but about challenging myself to meet a goal that I had never even thought possible before. I am a solo quilter from a small rural town and this would be my very first competition since high school field hockey! To have my work critiqued by judges at that level would be amazing. I was excited, scared, eager, and insecure all at once.

To have my entry accepted as part of the travelling collection was beyond my wildest dreams. It was the only 2009 quilt from New Hampshire that was chosen to travel and that makes me very proud that all the materials were provided by New Hampshire retailers and all the work was done by New Hampshire craftsmen (it was machine quilted in barter for computer services).

I would do it again in a heartbeat if the fabric ‘spoke’ to me and I will definitely enter other works in other competitions, not because I think I’m good, but because I want to be better. I often hear people say, “I’m not good enough to enter something like that.” Of course you’re good enough to enter. And with every entry, you receive judges’ comments. And if you listen and learn from those comments, you grow and improve. And if you do that often enough and work hard enough, someday you’re not only good enough to enter; you’re good enough to win. The title of the quilt sums it all up…Away We Go! :lol:

Awesome! CONGRATULATIONS!

Far Out!!!!

Wow! Congratulations!

Wowsers! THAT is a stunning creation. No need to blush - just revel in the kudos.

Beautiful. Congratulations.

What an honor--and obviously well deserved. Beautiful quilt.

Congratulations! Please post a picture.

Janet,
I'm really looking forward to seeing your lovely quilt at QT, which was featured in my QT email yesterday. One of my favorite things about visiting them is getting to see the wonderful quilts they have on display. Now that I know you're a member of this board, I'm even more eager to see it. Congratulations, you should be very proud of yourself.

I love that shop!! They have so many wonderful fabrics and the ladies there are the best. I'll try to get over to see your quilt if I can. I don't get there very often, but I'll try ( like I need an excuse to go to Quilted Threads! ). Congratulations on the quilt.

WOW, unbelievable, love that pattern

I am clapping for your news. Please a pic.

Congratulations!!

Pic is on page 1, maybe halfway down.

Moon Holiday and eparys, and anyone else that makes the trip (like maine ladybug or lots2do), please let Becky know that you saw my post here. I told her that I was going to mention the quilt being at QT and that there are a lot of members here who speak very highly of all that QT has to offer.

Quilteds Threads will be taking their shop online in the near future and is in the process of applying for recognition in Quilt Sampler! Someday not far away, you'll ALL be able to see why we love QT so much! :lol:

I had planned to speak to whoever was working at the time. I'll try to remember Becky. Thanks.

Becky is the owner, but any of the staff will happily relay your message. Thanks...and have a safe trip! :wink:

Thank you. Do you live in NH? I was born and brought up there.

Absolutely amazing!

Ohhh! Beautiful quilt Congratualtions! That is so awesome!

Beautiful quilt, wow you have every right to blush and take all the acolades you are getting. Congratulations :)

Beautiful. I love the Hoffman challenge quilts - the traveling show has been displayed two years at our local quilt show. It is so inspiring to see these fantastic quilts. Yours is beautiful. Congratulations on being part of the Hoffman challenge.

thank you so much for sharing a picture..your quilt is beautiful.. :thumbup:

my bosses granddaughter had her's on the tour also and we have it hanging in our quilt shop, she is a brand new quilter with 4 small children, she paper pieced it (her 1st try at paper piecing). we are very proud of her. will post picture later, want to get her permission first.

Beautiful quilt!

That is so awesome!!!! Great job, and congrats

Excellent. Earthy colors. 3-D. Traditional block(s) repurposed.

Congratulations !! :thumbup:

WOW!! That's Beautiful!!!

Fabulous!!! Congrats!

Wow, that is a wonderful accomplishment .. hope you are blushing with pride.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

Fantastic! Congrats! :-D

That quilt boggles my mind! Thanks so much for sharing!!

OMG...Beautiful quilt and Congrats!

You are an Artist! :thumbup:

totally awesome!

Just beautiful<Im glad for you.How nice to know you accomplished such a beautiful quilt and the years it will be around for you to enjoy.

beautiful!

Thanks for sharing pix and CONGRATS!!!:)

Very pretty!!!