Wednesday, December 30, 2015

QuiltCon 2016 Reject


 So my quilt, "Fire and Reign", didn't make the cut, I got my rejection email. They got close to 2000 entries!! Very disappointing, but I am over it now. Seeing all the other amazing quilts that were rejected makes me feel like I am in  good company!!



I will try entering a quilt again, just not sure when or what venue. But it would be a lot of fun to have a quilt accepted into a national show!!! Someday!!!!

Take Care, Happy Quilting, and talk to you soon!! Be sure to keep those scissors sharp!! Martha
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8 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    Amazing quilt. I love everything: the design, the fabrics and your quilting. Congrats with your finsih and many more finishes in 2016!!!

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    1. MarthaJanuary 7, 2016 at 6:19 AM

      Thank You Maarje! Even though it was rejected, it was so nice to get another one actually finished!!! I am planning on a record number of finishes this year-lots of hopes!!!

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  2. MartiJanuary 2, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    It's a great quilt. I remember reading that a number of quilters were unhappy with the selections and judging in last year's show, so don't let this bother you. Just figure out what the judges like (they aren't impartial as I learned by being a scribe one year) and have another go at it.

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    1. MarthaJanuary 7, 2016 at 6:21 AM

      Thanks Marti!! I know that personal preference comes in to play with the judging. I will try again someday!!! I think I will enter the state fair in August, they don't refuse any quilts!!!

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  3. margaretJanuary 3, 2016 at 12:59 AM

    sorry about the rejection shame that it will not be seen at the show as I am sure it would be admired and talked about

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    1. MarthaJanuary 7, 2016 at 6:22 AM

      Thank you Margaret!!! At least I can hang it at work where a lot of patients will see it. We have 5 providers upstairs and not sure about the downstairs, so lots and lots of patients!!! They enjoy my quilts :^)

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  4. Georganna HawleyJanuary 24, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Martha, I'm Guest Curator at the Ontario Museum of History & Art titled "Modern Quilts: Redesigning Traditions". I'd love to see your Quilt Con "reject" or anyone else's that fit that criteria be submitted to this event. Call for Submissions goes online February 22.

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    1. MarthaFebruary 9, 2016 at 6:46 AM

      Thank You Georganna!! I would love to submit my quilt. I will check out the museum and see if I can figure out how to go about the process!!!

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