Happy Surprises Come in Small Packages

My children grew up in the age where everyone received a trophy just for participating....so no one would feel bad, dontcha know....(When I moved from Portland to "the land of endless sun" I gave a gob of trophies to Goodwill.  I sure hope there are more kids out there with names of Ana and Matt.)

I always thought receiving a trophy for showing up was pretty silly because when we grow up and become adults we do not get trophies for showing up.  We get FIRED if we don't.  That is the real world.

Having said my piece, last night at our monthly Guild meeting I RECEIVED A RIBBON!

This pattern is from Fandom In Stitches, enlarged 200%

I'll admit, it was "honorable mention"  (the ribbon for showing up...)  But, it was too fun!!!

This was a challenge quilt for the Flying Geese Quilters Guild.  We were given (for $15) a packet of three pieces of green fabric.  The theme was "It Ain't Easy Being Green."

There is some amazing talent in this group.  Here are but a few of the entries:

I think Gordo was my favorite.

There is a reason we let professionals color our hair.

Just plain nice.



















This is the first challenge quilt I've done...not sure if I'll do another.  It is hard thinking up ideas, and the competition in this group is big.   But, it was a fun experience.