PIQF-I Ribboned!

October 15, 2012 / Jenny /

I was astounded to learn that “Mom’s Lily Bed” won the Runner-Up ribbon for Best of Show at Pacific International Quilt Festival last weekend! I was over the moon! I still feel kind of shell shocked, in a good way.Can’t even believe this ribbon!I’m pretending to be normal but inside I am jumping up and down, screaming, skipping!There’s my quilt in the “Winner’s Circle”-who’d a thunk it?AND I EVEN WIN A SEWING MACHINE!My Daisy Vest also ribboned and received an Honorable Mention in the Vest, Jacket, Coat category!

Is this all for real or am I dreaming?

I will be having both professionally photographed when I get them back, but in the meantime I’ve included some additional photos of “Mom’s Lily Bed”. I used these in a previous post, but I know you’re not going to page back to it! It is exceptionally difficult to photograph a whole cloth quilt, so you have to bear with me.By the way, that beautiful fabric on the border is raw silk by Linda M Designs. I also used Radiance fabric by Robert Kaufman for the center, dupioni silk for the inset and binding and wool batting. I also used a variety of threads: metallic, rayon, cotton, silk as well as seed beads.

This photo of the back shows my sleeve-I like to use silk organza for the sleeve-strong but transparent so the stitching still shows.

I’ll probably have 2 posts about all the exceptional quilts and garments at PIQF in a few days, when I return to earth!

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43 Comments

  1. Connie Horne on October 15, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Jenny, this quilt is fabulous! I also took pictures when I saw it at PIQF. You are an absolute wonderful machine quilter. I know there are more ribbons coming your way. Congratulations!



    • jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you Connie-it was good to see you at PIQF-thanks for being a cheerleader!



  2. nsturgill on October 15, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Beautiful quilt and vest. Congratulations!



    • jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you-I’m giddy still!



  3. Priscilla Read on October 15, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for showing the details including the back. Congratulations!



    • jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 4:51 pm

      Thank you Priscilla-it’s been a wild ride!



  4. Valerie Bonkowski on October 15, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    Congratulations on your win! The judges got it right. Your quilt is amazing and your vest is absolutely wonderful.



    • jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 4:51 pm

      Thank you Valerie-I am still floating!



  5. Pat on October 15, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Fantastic quilt! Congratulations – on both ribbons!



    • jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you Pat-to ribbon twice was beyond any expectation!



  6. Cheryl on October 15, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Congratulations, you have a wonderful talent and I’m looking forward to taking a class from you in November!



    • jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Thank you Cheryl! Look forward to seeing you in class!



  7. Marcia on October 15, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    So exciting for those of us “who knew you when.”

    Both of these pieces are unique, something not seen before and obviously caught the judges eyes. Bravo! Can’t wait to see what you create next.



    • jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      Thank you Marcia-knew me when?? I’m looking forward to seeing what the judges say-their view is always a little different.



      • Marcia Russell on October 15, 2012 at 5:51 pm

        Knew you when you weren’t the Famous Award Winning Jenny Lyon! LOL



  8. quiltfever on October 15, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    How absolutely thrilling but well-deserved–congratulations!



    • jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you Carol-this has been a thrilling experience!



  9. Kelly on October 15, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Congratulations! How very exciting a well-deserved! Float up in those clouds as long as you like!!!



  10. jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Thanks Kelly-I am indeed in the clouds-been there for a few days and I’m sure I’ll be coming down to earth soon!



  11. Sylvia Earl on October 15, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Jenny, whoever took the photo of you and Lily is to be commended, really shows the texture! Congratulations again on both ribbons!



    • jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 7:39 pm

      Thanks Syvia! Wish I could take photos that really showed texture-that’s difficult.



  12. Laura Conowitch on October 15, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    Jenny, you are a very talented quilter…you earned the awards! Congratulations!



  13. jennyklyon on October 15, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    Thank you Laura!



  14. Roxane Lessa on October 16, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    So proud of you! You deserve it-it’s gorgeous!



  15. jennyklyon on October 16, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Thank you Roxanne-I’m still beaming!



  16. Carla on October 17, 2012 at 1:47 am

    Woohoo!! I am so proud of you, Jenny!! Way to go!!



    • jennyklyon on October 17, 2012 at 3:22 pm

      Thank you Carla! It’s been a wild ride.



  17. FiberAntics on October 17, 2012 at 3:36 am

    Amazing work! Congrats to you.



    • jennyklyon on October 17, 2012 at 3:22 pm

      Thank you and thank you for checking out my blog!



  18. leeanne on October 17, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Stunning!! I can see why you are giddy with excitement!



    • jennyklyon on October 17, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you! Giddy has been in my vocabulary more than usual….



  19. dianeloomisquilts on October 17, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Jenny, Congratulations – Again! – well deserved! I can tell that the Lily quilt is a ‘must see in person’ type of quilt. And thanks for the tip on the organza rod pocket!!! What a fantastic idea.



  20. jennyklyon on October 17, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    Thanks Diane! I will be getting it professionally photographed. As to the organza-as a garment maker I’ve always got tons of it laying around and I think it makes the best sleeve!



  21. Mary on October 17, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Jenny, congratulations. It is a beautiful quilt and I am happy you won. Sorry I missed PIQF this year, traveling again.



  22. jennyklyon on October 17, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    Thank you Mary! Good for you-traveling-enjoy every minute!



  23. Linda McLaughlin on October 17, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Congratulations Jenny! You’ve made that fabric look fabulous.



  24. jennyklyon on October 17, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Great raw material to start with Linda! Your fabric made the quilt-I needed the feel of the moist, mossy, earthy ground and the nubby texture and “sun dappled” silk was just what I needed-thank you!



  25. piecedgoods on October 25, 2012 at 1:09 am

    Fantastic! Well deserved prizes! I loved your quilt. I ran through so fast that I don’t think I saw the vest but that is extraordinary as well! Congratulations!



  26. jennyklyon on October 25, 2012 at 2:35 am

    Thank you-it’s still not really sinking in!



  27. Jacquelin B. on November 4, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Felicidades por el premio y por un quilt tan fabuloso.



  28. jennyklyon on November 6, 2012 at 5:40 am

    Thank you!



  29. Nancy on November 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Jenny, your piece is amazing. Love it. Congratulations on the ribbon and new sewing machine. Really enjoyed seeing you at IQA.



  30. jennyklyon on November 10, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Thank you Nancy! I enjoyed seeing you, talking to you and reading your “Seasonal Palette” journal.