I'm Thrilled!

I was already more than pleased with the ribbons I'd won with my entries in our quilt show. But today ended with the announcement I'd won Viewer's Choice with Dutch Gold! I'm totally thrilled. Especially since last year my blue Dutch Treat quilt missed winning Viewer's Choice by one vote (and that after Tom had already informed me that while he usually votes for one of my quilts, that year he decide to vote for something else!).

It's a terrible picture of me, but I sure do like all those ribbons..1st place Applique, Hand Quilted, Work of One Person; Celebrity Judge Award (Pittsburg Mayor), Viewer's Choice.

Sunshine Award

Emily at Quiltdoodles surprised me with a Sunshine Award today

I'm flattered and grateful to be chosen, but I find it so hard..impossible really, to follow the rules for these blog awards.  How can I possibly pick just 12 blogs to pass the award on to?  And since so many of us tend to read the same blogs, it gets even more difficult trying to give it to someone who hasn't been named already.  

I hope this doesn't seem like I'm ungrateful..or wimping out, but my decision is that everyone on my blog list on the right hand sidebar deserves a Sunshine award!  Each and every one of them brings a smile to my face and brightens each day.  So I am not going to officially list 12 or even 20.  I'm just going to suggest you visit any of those on my sidebar that aren't already on your daily rounds.  They are there for a reason..because they are great blogs! 

Thanks again, Emily.



Sisterhood

I am honored to receive the Sisterhood award today from Sunna at Sunnyquilts today. She is such a sweet person and I've enjoyed getting to know her as well as admiring her talent and creativity.

In order to officially be the recipient of this prestigious award, I need to do a few things first --
1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate 10 or fewer blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received your award.

There are so many great bloggers that I read but I'm going to limit my nominations today to a few that I feel I've gotten to know well and those I didn't already nominate here .

1. Connie at Cootiebug I'm participating in Connie's signature swap, but love reading her blog to hear about her family and all the wonderful projects she is involved with.

2. Barb at Bejeweled Quilts is such a generous soul. She brightened my day when I was really down recently and for that alone she deserves this nomination. She amazes me with her energy and creativity.

3. Chris at Crispyquilts is so very talented and gives me inspiration. She always has something nice to say for everyone.

4. Jacquie at Simple Reflections About Quilting, Cats, Kids. I'm fortunate to have met Jacquie personally and look forward to seeing pics of her photogenic grand kids and great quilting projects. I'm hoping to see more of both when she retires this fall.

5. Elly at Mad For Patchwork tempts me with her Dear Hannah blocks. If/when I finish my Dear Jane and Dutch Treat, I think this has to be my next big project. She does a beautiful job and inspires me with each one.

6. Susan at Hanging On By A Needle & Thread always surprises me with each new project. Her blog is cheery and fun.

What do all of these have in common? Each and everyone inspires and brightens my day. There are more..but I will leave some for another day, another award.

Thank you, my quilting sisters for all that you share.

When Life Hands You Lemons...............

.....sometimes it's a very nice thing. I'm honored to recieve my first blog award today from Barb at Bejeweled Quilts.

The Lemonade Award is for blogs with great attitude and/or gratitude. I don't know what I did to deserve Barb's nomination but I joyfully accept and now it's my turn to pass it on.

Here are the rules for receiving the Lemonade Award:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.


2. Nominate at least 5 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!


3. Link to your nominees within your post.


4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.


5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

So many blogs inspire me on a daily basis and the list is certainly not limited to those I've chosen today. Several are old friends, are more recent friends. They all have great things to share, so hop on over and check out their blogs (including Barb's above).

Donna at Quilting Grandma

Geta at Geta's Quilting Studio

Saska at Oklahoma Cookiemaker

Christina at Deputy's Wife

Vera at Vera's Quilts

Karen at Karen's Quilting