Not only that, I came second, too. Out of a class of about ten, the blue-and-white got the First prize and the Hilton of Cadboll got the Second prize.
I am ridiculously proud of my little self. I am all cheesy grins and wriggles.
I know it's only a little local Craft Show, not a dedicated Quilting Expo, but I still hardly dared think I was good enough.
I am particularly pleased that the other entered quilts were of a good calibre too. It really feel like I have done something good. I went to the Preview and Prizegiving this evening and I was presented with my prizes: =A340. Like, wow! Mega-bucks! More than I have ever won in my life. But more than the money, I know that my quilts will be on show with an orange flash for all to see over the long weekend. My heart is singing.
All that work seems now to be worthwhile and my decision to unpick and redo the centre of the Hilton justified. Thanks to all for your encouragement. This means a great deal to me and my rather fragile self-esteem.
Oh, and I did the 'right thing' and acknowledged the pattern's pedigree.