I've learnt so much from this board and received so much inspiration and encouragement since I joined that I wanted to share this little success with you all - some of my quilts hanging in an exhibition in our local Art Centre http://www.themeetinghouse.org.uk/visual_arts/205.

I went to the Preview Party this afternoon and felt a little like an interloper amongst all the 'real' artists! :oops:

I must say though, I DID like the look of my stuff hanging there. :-D Mine are the pink and dark blue twisted cabin (Raspberry Ripple) the red and white 3D pinwheels (Moulins Rouges) and the Victorian Tumbling Blocks over the fireplace. Also the Toile de Jouy Warm Wishes draped over the unit in the centre of the room. They'll hang there until Christmas and with any luck, I may even sell something! :mrgreen: :lol:

Lovely

Woo Hoo!! I am so proud for you!! You ARE an ARTIST, you do beautiful work, and I bet your's are getting many compliments, Ooo's and Ahhh's too :D:D:D

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Great work. Thank you for sharing, you are indeed an artist.

How exciting for you!

How exciting!! So happy for you and Congratulations! You belong there as much as any other artist.

That is awesome! Ohhh, one day I hope I can get that good!

Aww thanks everyone. I felt a little bit responsible too - as if I was flying the flag for quilting as an art form. A big responsibility! :mrgreen: :lol:

Wonderful exhibition of your skills.Love the raspberry ripple.
Margaret

Wow you should be very proud of yourself. Those are beautifal. Great display. Congrats. :thumbup:

Quilting is getting more recognition as a true art form, whether it be traditional or modern patterns. This is the first year our local art center has "selected" any quilt item as a part of their art exhibit and sale. Keep on "flying the flag".

That is so beautiful congrats.

Thanks everyone. Greensleeves, I took a few pieces in for the curator of the exhibition to chose from and wasn't surprised that she chose the PP piece and the red and white but was surprised AND pleased that she also picked the tumbling blocks, which is VERY traditional. :-D It's nice to give both kinds an outing as I love both myself. :-D

You should be proud.

Congrats ! how exciting

Well done!

wtg and congradulations on your showings. I sure hope it becomes a normal for you . you have great talents naturaly.

You should be very proud! :-D

You work is lovely and well worth displaying. I enjoy every piece you post here, and it looks to me that it stands up just as well at a public showing. Thanks for the pictures!

Absolutely fabulous display! Congratulations!! Just one question why didn.t you display your Avatar OBW/Cube quilt as that is really stunning!!!

:thumbup: :thumbup: :D

Congratulations!!!

A very "Talented Artist"! :)

Congratulations! Your quilts are beautiful.

Enjoyed viewing these. Lovely.

How exciting for you! Congratulations.

WOW!! Now we can say "We knew her before she was famous!" They look great, and here's hoping that they all sell. Congratulations, my friend!!

Congrats!

I can't wait til I get good enough to display somewhere. You should be sooo proud!!!!

Congratulations. Your work is beautiful and you are a "real" artist who is using a different medium than all those other artists. Don't let them intimidate you.

Your work deserves to be there. They are beautiful.

Wow, they all are just beautiful :thumbup:

Thanks so much everyone. It DOES feel good - just keep everything crossed that one day I post a pic of one with a red dot on the label! :mrgreen:

Hilary, the lady responsible for the exhibition came here to chose a few options to take in. She did like the OBWs I've done, including the avatar one but she wanted smaller pieces for this exhibition. :-D

How wonderful that your quilts are hung in a beautiful place like your art center. I think it looks relaxing and would be a joy to walk around and see your works of art. Congratulations and I DO hope you sell some.

Very nice

These are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

OK!! But if I had been the organiser I would have made a larger space available!!!!! All your work is beautiful but those OBW s are just fabulous and so different!! I think they would create a real talking point!!!! IMHO!!!!!!

Thanks Hilary! In fact I'm booked to do an exhibition of ONLY my work there (but next October so a while away!) There'll definitely be OBWs in THAT one! :-D

How lovely to be invited to exhibit your work! It looks lovely, and I pray for lots of red dots for you soon!