Thanks to Lucille for the encouragement to enter Monpelier. I brought my "And a Forest Grew" sampler to the mansion yesterday. We'll see how it fares - pretty stiff competition, from what I saw! The people before me were entering 30 pieces (they owned a frame shop, so not all were stitched by one person) and many were just stunning. And the framing was unbelievable (well done, even if too frou-frou for my own humble tastes. I recognize quality even when it's not necessarily what I personally would choose). Each one was a showpiece. Absolutely exquisite. It was almost like visual indigestion, so many rich colors/patterns/delights, one right after another! Everyone in the room would gasp as each new piece was unveiled.
If anyone happens to go, can you post the winners? I won't be able to go back until the closing day/pickup. Oh, the suspense....
sue