Monday, 11 April 2011

I WON!!!!

Remember her!  Well, look at her now all decked out in her new ribbons.


 I entered "Royal Holiday" in the Yuma County Fair and won! 


The top ribbon, the Grand Champion Rosette and the Cash Award!!

It has been a busy week for me. I finished the second "I Spy" quilt top. You can see a picture in the previous post. They are basically the same.

Last Monday was my SAL day with Cheryl. Here's what I accomplished - before I start again today. The frogs stayed away and so I was finally able to enjoy stitching on this one.


I am also working on Andie's Mirabilia RR. Can you guess who I am stitching? There is no prize for guessing right.


And in the mailbox this week, this wonderful gift from Annette - project bags from The Attic in Mesa. It took me two seconds to fill the larger bag.


I don't know if I will be able to update my blog next week. I am presently packing up my house in Arizona and heading back to Canada on Sunday. I will have my stitching in the car.

My husband laughs at me. I treat the front seat of the car like my living room. I have my books, my snacks, my needlework and my Kindle all around me. The miles fly by as I work away on whatever catches my fancy.
It takes us four 10 hour days to get home.

Until the next time, keep those needles flying and don't forget to smile every once in a while. It's good for the soul.
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48 comments:

  1. Bonnie Brown11 April 2011 at 12:28

    WOOL HOOP ON YOUR RIBBON!!
    Have a safe drive home, and can't wait to see you!

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  2. Joyus11 April 2011 at 12:39

    Congratulations on your ribbons :-D

    Have a safe journey home.

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  3. Karen11 April 2011 at 13:10

    Congrats on winning at the fair! it is such a beautiful piece.

    Drive safely!

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  4. valerie11 April 2011 at 13:17

    Congrats on your fair win. How exciting! Great stitching too. I love seeing how these Mira RRs develop.

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  5. lynda11 April 2011 at 13:28

    Congratulations! Your stitching is beautiful!

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  6. Carol11 April 2011 at 13:36

    Woo hoo!! Congratulations on winning both the Grand Champion and the cash prize, Kathy--more money to buy more stash :) You deserve it--she is gorgeous!

    Have a safe drive home--I can't imagine being in the car for all that time!

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  7. Anna van Schurman11 April 2011 at 13:52

    Congratulations on the big win!

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  8. carol fun11 April 2011 at 13:53

    Congratulations on your well deserved win! That is a beautiful piece. Have a safe trip home - and happy stitching!

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  9. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname11 April 2011 at 13:54

    Congratulations on your win! I can't imagine driving so long either. The furthest I've gone was to Spain by coach and that only took a day and a half. We did drive through the night though.

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  10. Lelia11 April 2011 at 14:23

    congratulations!

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  11. Ranae11 April 2011 at 14:26

    Congratulations! well deserved
    The WIP's are looking great.
    Have a safe trek back to Canada

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  12. Unknown11 April 2011 at 16:04

    Congratulations on the ribbon.
    The WIP's are looking wonderful.

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  13. sandra11 April 2011 at 16:07

    Congratulations! She is a beauty!
    Travel home safe!

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  14. Franny11 April 2011 at 18:06

    Way to go Kathy! Congratulations, you did an awesome job.

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  15. Catherine11 April 2011 at 18:17

    Congrats!!!!

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  16. Anonymous11 April 2011 at 19:14

    Congratulations on your ribbons! She is beautiful. Glad the frogs are now gone. The RR is coming along nicely. Have a safe trip home!

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  17. Daffycat11 April 2011 at 19:30

    Wow ~ Kathy, that is fantastic! Congratulations...you must be super chuffed!

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  18. Myra11 April 2011 at 19:56

    Congratulations Kathy! What a wonderful win.

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  19. barbara11 April 2011 at 20:15

    Fabulous!! :D

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  20. Lynn11 April 2011 at 20:34

    Way to go Kathy!! I knew she had it in her to be a winner! Congrats!
    Have a safe trip home. Hope to see you soon now the weather has improved.

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  21. Crazee4books11 April 2011 at 21:14

    Hi Kathy,

    Congratulations on winning those
    awesome ribbons and awards!!!
    Grand Champion no less. Phew!!
    Not that it's a surprise given
    the incredible way that you
    stitch and create gorgeous
    masterpieces such as Royal
    Holiday. I'd have been more
    shocked if you hadn't been
    given an award for her.

    Nice progress on White Christmas
    Kathy. I'm glad that the frogs
    are finally leaving you alone so
    you can make progress on this
    pretty project.

    I can't get enough of those
    Mirabilia RR's that you're
    stitching on. Every single
    one of them is breathtaking
    to look at. I'm not familiar
    enough with these designs to
    be able to hazard a guess as
    to the identity of your lovely
    lady, but she's looking good
    so far.

    A nice and generous gift from
    Annette, those project bags.
    And so handy for people on
    the go ... such as yourself.

    Hope you and DH have a safe
    and enjoyable trip home.
    Sounds like you'll be well
    stocked with stuff to keep
    boredom at bay for the
    duration.

    Note: temperatures in the
    low 20's this weekend and
    sunshine. We'll try and
    keep some of it around for
    when you arrive home, but
    no promises.

    Cheers!

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  22. Blu11 April 2011 at 22:52

    Congratulations on the big! Yay!

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  23. Judy S.11 April 2011 at 23:05

    Nice to see those ribbons on your beautiful stitching, Kathy. Congrats! Safe travels.

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  24. Belinda11 April 2011 at 23:12

    Congrats on royal holiday Kathy, she's pretty. :-)
    Lovely wips!

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  25. Unknown11 April 2011 at 23:16

    Congratulations!! That is fantastic. You really deserved it, but it is nice to know that others think your work is so great. Too bad you can't be there to enter it into the State Fair. Your WIP's are looking great too.

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  26. Sharon12 April 2011 at 00:21

    Congratulations on your win! How awesome! Your stitching looks fabulous. Have a safe trip home.

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  27. Vonna Pfeiffer12 April 2011 at 09:02

    DRIVE SAFE...R U coming through Indy?

    CONGRATS on your win! It is most deserving...MOST deserving, as she is GORGEOUS :)

    Thinking of you!

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  28. Katrina12 April 2011 at 09:08

    Gorgeous piece and congrats on the ribbons, that's wonderful!!!!

    Cute on the front seat, I bet it makes the miles go fast :-).

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  29. Maureen12 April 2011 at 09:22

    well done on your win - loving the ribbons!

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  30. Von12 April 2011 at 12:20

    How awesome to have won those ribbons!! You must be soooo pleased and proud. :)

    Do be safe on your journey back to Canada. Your front seat sounds like my DH's when we travel. I've taken over the driving because he likes to play with his gadgets while we go down the road - even if he's driving!

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  31. Terri12 April 2011 at 13:28

    Congratulations and well deserved.

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  32. Dani - tkdchick12 April 2011 at 13:39

    Woo Hoo! Congrats on your win at the Yuma fair, there was no doubt!

    You have been busy!! Everything is looking great can't wait to have you back home!

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  33. Anonymous12 April 2011 at 15:33

    Congrats and more congrats!!
    See you soon! There are a couple of Quilt Shows coming up.

    Barb

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  34. Sue12 April 2011 at 21:11

    Congratulations on your win, well deserved.

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  35. Michele B.13 April 2011 at 07:24

    What a thrilling thing to happen - congratulations! You do beautiful work and I'm glad it's being recognized. Hope your travels are smooth.

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  36. Margaret13 April 2011 at 14:48

    She is stunning - no wonder you won these ribbons!!

    Have a great trip home. Hope you will be able to come and see us next year.

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  37. Lynette13 April 2011 at 15:31

    Wow, congrats on your win - well deserved!!

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  38. marylin13 April 2011 at 15:36

    absolutely beautiful! me at...

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  39. Rebel In Ontario14 April 2011 at 07:40

    OOHHH RIBBONS! Beautiful! Safe travels...see you when you get home!

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  40. Carolyn NC14 April 2011 at 17:26

    Oh my goodness - congratulations!! Well-deserved!

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  41. Rowyn15 April 2011 at 03:45

    How awesome to win prizes for your stitching! Well done you.

    Love your Mirabilia RR. They always turn out beautifully.

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  42. marylin15 April 2011 at 12:07

    have a good week end !

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  43. Annette17 April 2011 at 01:17

    Congratulations on your win!

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  44. Siobhán17 April 2011 at 06:50

    CONGRATULATIONS on your win!! Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is fantastic.

    Beautiful stitching. Safe travels!

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  45. Daniela19 April 2011 at 00:41

    congratulations on your ribbons. That is so amazing.
    And all your stitching looks fabulous.

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  46. Carolien24 April 2011 at 16:10

    Congratulations, Kathy, and well deserved of course! :)))

    Love your stitches.
    Take care & happy Easter!

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  47. Aussie Stitcher28 April 2011 at 02:08

    Congratulations on your win, WOO HOO!! Have a safe trip, LOL at the lounge room in the car comment, it sounds so like me.

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  48. Jennifer3 May 2011 at 17:55

    WOO HOO!!! Congratulations on your win! She's beautiful and now you have a fancy ribbon to boot.

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