27 January, 2012

I have my cushions back


AMQG cushion challenge prize, originally uploaded by Hazelnutgirl.

And guess what - the cathedral window one was first in the viewer's choice voting in the exhibition of all the AMQG pillows! And the circles one came second! I'm super-chuffed about that but also feel rather bad in a strange way, like just one would have been more than enough and I'm some sort of show-off or something. I live in fear of being thought a show-off to be honest, just like I hate being late or forgetting something. Is my Freudian slip showing? ;) Luckily Helen from The Little Craft Store came third with her cute owl so I had a fellow blogger to share the glory with. And there's no denying I do love my pillows and am very proud of them :) The Cathedral Window is going to Mum as her Christmas present - I had to give her a IOU on the day which she was very good about.

The prize was a wonderful box of goodies from Patchwork Passion - a bundle of gorgeous fat 1/8s (I think that's what they are), some lovely lovely ribbons, and the Modern Mix book by Jessica Levitt. I think I might be a convert to challenges :)

8 comments:

  1. no need to feel bad your cushions were stand out and your sewing is alway lovely :)

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    1. I guess I'm like my Mum, she always wants everyone to win!

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  2. Women are notorious for downplaying their talents, beauty, and gifts. I'm learning to let myself shine with joy...not full of bravado, but in a way that feels right. Be proud of yourself!! Your cushions ARE gorgeous. I think we fear that someone won't like us, or that someone will feel badly because they didn't win when you did. Bah! Revel in your talent and success!

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  3. Totally awesome! I can see why you won both top spots, your pillows are beautiful but also technically challenging to sew and we can all tell what a nice job you did!

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  4. I didn't see the others, however, yours are amazing !! !! Be proud in your win !! !!

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  5. Thank you! And yes, I think we do tend to worry people won't like us if we do well.

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  6. well done you! I'm not at all surprised though; the colour combinations are fresh and lovely, and the skill level obviously A+ :)

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