http://botvquilts.com/wordpress Blog Sat, 22 May 2010 18:40:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was "moderating" some comments - all ads for car parts - and noticed a link to our blog. I thought you might enjoy seeing the pictures one attendee took of quilts at the show. Enjoy!! http://sew-handmade.blogspot.com/2010/04/best-of-valley-quilt-show.html http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=254 I have no idea why all the html is showing up in this post.  My apologies!  Just read the bold and ignore the rest!!! Previous posts have given you the names and pictures of our special awards.  The following is a complete list of the winners in their various classes.  First ... http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=239 Have you been enjoying the pictures of the winning quilts?  I hope so!!  Perhaps next year you can come to the show and see them in person!  A computer monitor does not do these works of art justice.  They are much better enjoyed when seen face to fabric. [caption id="attachment_233" align="alignleft" ... http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=232 I've got six quilts left to post.  I think I'll post three today and three on Monday.  My next goal is to submit all of the info to update the website.  Goals are good. [caption id="attachment_226" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Best Use of Color - sponsored by Valley Oak Quilt Guild"][/caption] Best Use of ... http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=225 I'm guessing that unless you've been to our show, you didn't realize we had so many special awards.  Surprise!  Other than the BOS awards, most of these rosettes are accompanied by a $100 premium.  hmmm.  Might that prompt you to consider entering next year? [caption id="attachment_219" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Best Hand Quilting ... http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=217 Yesterday the Porterville Recorder ran another wonderful article on Best of the Valley.  If you did not come to the show, and would like to see it through the eyes of a first-time attendee, please read Sabrina's article.  It's fabulous! And now, on to more eye candy... [caption id="attachment_211" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Outstanding ... http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=210 I seem to be struggling a bit with today's post.  I'm not sure why that is.  The pictures are large, the captions aren't showing up. "Malaguena," by Kay Ward of Bakersfield, won Best Hand Applique, which was sponsored by Porterville Quilters. This is the doll exhibit, as seen from the catwalk above ... http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=202 This picture was taken at 8:30 Sunday morning, on the last day of our 2010 show.  If you've been wondering who it is that is responsible for bringing you Best of the Valley, take a close look.  These women are truly dedicated and devoted to making sure that our little ... http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=198 At 3:30 on Sunday, the winners of the Viewer's Choice voting were announced. [caption id="attachment_192" align="alignnone" width="287" caption="Heartland, by Ann Hinman of Tulare, CA"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_193" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Flirtatious by Kathy Knapp of Belpre, OH"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignnone" width="225" caption=""Lizzy" and Cindie Lee"][/caption] Congratulations!!! http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=191 If you haven't decided whether or not to come to this year's show, today is your last opportunity.  It comes down tonight.  May I wet your whistle with the Best of Show selections?  Enjoy!! Best of Show, Wall Quilts - "September" - Cindy Seitz-Krug; Bakersfield, CA Best of Show, Small Quilts - ... http://botvquilts.com/wordpress/?p=180