I received my notification from Quilt National by email...851 entries ...and only 85 accepted for preliminary photo presentation. I know I do not know what the jurors saw and after revisiting Quilt National 2011 catalog I know my work just does not fit in with the jurors cohesive exhibit. I congratulate all who are dancing with glee and know I will be seeing this exhibit next Fall. I am sure it will be a fantastic exhibit filled with surprises. They gave us a complimentary ticket to use when we come down to Athens. I still feel the sting of non-acceptance but when I look back ...I have sold every quilt that was submitted to Quilt National. I took the risk ...jumped off the abyss...and I will bounce back and continue my journey as keep my fingers busy quilting.
I found solace today in my kitchen. The weather is crisp and the nights are clear. I felt in the mood to bake some pumpkin muffins filled with walnuts and fresh blueberries! I also make a pot roast with a ton of garlic ....baked in a slow low oven. I made sauteed mushrooms in butter...real butter to mix into wavy whole grain noodles. Ken came home and made a fresh spinach salad with strawberries, blueberries, and tart blackberries with a light strawberry dressing on top. I love cooking comfort foods when the weather settles into long cool Fall evenings.
Oh my, the morning glory beauty! I miss mine this year, always had them but not in our new summer location. I want some of that salad!
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