So thought I'd share a little Woodlawn news - and take some reflected happy dance. Stitchers from 2 classes I taught won ribbons - woo hoo. And, I am happy to say that of the multiple pieces put in, these were the ones which I personally thought deserved the recognition. One of the stithcers got an Honorable Mention last year - after she'd told me she was so disgusted with not getting anything in prior years. This year, with her "Gayle" from Orna Willis (a somewhat difficult piece) she got a 1st. Quite thrilled, and sent me a great note about how doing the classes has helped her technique - so I'm thrilled for her - she's a fabulous, fun person - and part of my hockey crew (as well as a very busy attorney at DoJ).
More importantly, our own Donna got a 2nd for her elgantly gorgeous version of Amethyst Dreams "in the Midnight Hour." So, I'm sure she'll share a bit of news about that.
We're going to be demonstrating at Woodlawn the last 3 Mondays of March, and I'll be able to bring my Amehtyst Dreams (Desert Twilight), as well as the Gayle piece on stretchers, and some others for people to the actual workings besides the finished ones on display.
Anyhow - I'm thrilled for them. Several other folks we know ribboned, and of course so many have wonderful work on display - regardless of awards. This is a show that doesn't have gratuitous awards - and sometimes, we wonder at those given. But I know these pieces were beautifully stitched, and deserved their rewards!
Ellice