How Hand and Machine Embroidery Affect Your Quilt Design

re: How Hand and Machine Embroidery Affect Your Quilt Design

KathleenFranktown — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:31:24 GMT

How do I enter this challenge? I'm a little bit of a ludite and can't find the challenge!

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Honeylioness — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:07:11 GMT

I have not entered any challenges for over five years. The ones I did enter did not turn out well. The remarks I received from the judges were discouraging at best, and mean at worse.

I have to say that while I admire the works that I see in various challenges - I do not use a high end machine, or one with digital embroidery options, which I see many people use. I work in a more traditional style and it seems that most of the quilts that are submitted and chosen are more modern and abstract. So I don't feel that my work would have a chance.

In some ways I feel that being more a traditional quilter I am being "left behind" by fiber artists and those who work in mixed media. Not just on this forum, but on many others as well.

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Lindy101 — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:23:35 GMT

I have entered a couple. What I find interesting is how many people use the contest as a chance to try a new method-to play, have fun and learn!

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Bina2 — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:43:50 GMT

I made a pet challenge but don't know if my photos got there or were the correct pixels. I'm 73 and not very god with the computer. It would be nice if there were some way to know if what we submit was ever recieved.

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quiltercarol — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:18:08 GMT

I have entered two, and I am ready to enter the "From Sketch to Artquilt." My "Affirmative" quilt "Enjoy" was chosen for that challenge, and I am anxious to see it in print.. It is very exciting. By the way, I love the small size. I make quilts for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, and they are small, so it is right up my alley!

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marit1219 — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:36:31 GMT

I wish they weren't always so small. Even 15" x 15" would be a more workable size.

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katnap3 — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:54:42 GMT

I have not yet entered a reader challange. I want to. Just waiting for the right ONE?

How cool would it be to see your work online or in the magazine? AWESOME!!!

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roberam — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:45:09 GMT

I've never entered a reader challenge. I want to...everytime I see one, but I have a hard time getting ideas that fit the challenge, I know I'm creative, I guess maybe I try too hard.