Thanks, Robin...you're makin' me blush!!

Janet-
Your quilt deserved the honor and more. It was fabulous. Both my husband and I spent a lot of time just looking at all the little details and then stepping back to look at the whole thing, then looking at details again. Congratulations - this is one awesome quilt.

Wish I were still there!! Have a glass of Zin for me!!

Sounds like fun!! Enjoy you evening with your sister, and post photos when you can! Thanks!

What a wonderful day at the AQS Des Moines Quilt Show. I met Ritzy and Robin and we had a great visit at Joy's booth. It was like we have known each other since high school. I took lots of pictures of the quilts and our little meet and greet session. I will be back at the show tomorrow and take a few more pictures of the special exhibits and then on Sunday I will put together a Smilebox to share with all TQS members. It was so nice to see Bonnie Browning again and hope to have a little more time to talk to her tomorrow. Tim, my quilter friend, and Michelle will be at the show tomorrow and we will have a great time. The quilts are amazing. I am getting ready to enjoy a nice class of white Zinfandel wine with my sister and we are going to share with each other our purchases. It has been a glorious day!!!!!

So cool! Congratulations!!

WHOO-HOO!! Way to go, Janet! Congratulations!!

Congratulations, Janet! You must be flying high on cloud nine! Ritzy's "real" name is Arlene Ritz!

Maggie in E. central Illinois

I'm hopping up and down cheering yay from here, Janet!!! Way to go.

janetstone wrote:
Oh how fantastic!! Congratulations!!!!!

Well gals, I just got back from the show in Des Moines ( I could only stay thru Wednesday) and it's a great show. But really, have you ever been to a bad quilt show?? I don't think I have. A bad day at a quilt show is always better than a good day at work! It was particularly a fantastic day at the quilt show for me, because my quilt, Nouveau Quattro Alfabetico, won Best Machine Quilting!!! OMG!!! Bonnie Browning from AQS called me on the phone on Tuesday and just suggested I be at the awards ceremony Wednesday morning. My husband and I were just going to take our time getting to Des Moines (it's only 3 hours away) but instead, we left at 4:30AM (who is up at 4:30AM???....nobody!!!) and got there in time for them to call my name. I just about fainted!! My head continues to swell!! I also saw Carol's beautiful quilt but didn't see Ritzy's, because I don't know Ritzy's real name! But I'm sure it was lovely. There was some heavy competition this year. Have fun all you gals that are going!!! Save some money for Houston!!

Ladies have a great time. It is always so good to meet up with TQS friends!!

I am getting anxious about going to the AQS show in Des Moines. Looking forward to seeing the feedsack special exhibit. I was talking to Margo and her sister lives in Ankeny. She is going to meet us at Joy's booth at 9:30a.m. on Friday. Only a few days away to meeting Ritzy, Janet and other TQS members and saying hi to Bonnie again!!!! My sister (Nancy) will be coming Friday afternoon around 2p.m. We will both be back at the show on Saturday. Going to be a fun filled weekend - son, Joe tests for Black belt, AQS show, ISU vs Utah football game Saturday night at Jack Trice stadium. Safe travels everyone and see you soon!!!!

I am now officially not going to Des Moines.

I thought I'd be fine with not going and I am about 50% fine. Maybe next time! I'll be sad to miss a TQS meet-up and an overnight with a friend that lives just 40 mins from DM now.

Have a blast & tell us all about it!