Juried In.... and Not

One short week from the deadline, I very nearly had decided not to enter any quilts into QuiltCon this year. I just was dreading the process and the whole comparison/competition thing. But I really did want to submit my Bee Sewcial quilt, an Homage to Gwen Marston, and at least give it a chance to be shown. So I bucked up and did the work, and while I was at it, entered a few others.

The news rolled out last night, and gotta say, I'm pretty pleased that Homage was accepted. The whole story of this quilt, including being able to share it with Gwen herself (and subsequently her daughter) has been so meaningful, that having the opportunity to share it publicly makes a perfect 'finale.'

That Home Away from Home was also accepted is icing on the cake. And the fact that I started it in class with Denyse Schmidt at QuiltCon this year, is oddly satisfying.

Of course there are a couple of quilts that won't be traveling - Timeless....

and Rework.... two quilts I really love and enjoyed making. So I'm feeling pretty fortunate, but even more, content with the work represented here, accepted or not. That feeling feels pretty good too.