quiltmonkey Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Ribbons are red, Ribbons are blue, Ribbons are invisible???? Yes they are....too! :cool: (I just made that up, if you didn't already figure that out) Anyway, the reason I wrote this little poem is to give praise to all of those invisible ribbons that hang on each quilt in the quilt shows. Yes, indeed! Amongst all of the blue ribbons, and the red ribbons, and other shiney multi-colorful ribbons, there are thousands and thousands of those invisble ribbons hanging on beautiful, amazing quilts...right there before your eyes! I've never seen one myself (they are invisible...duh!) but I know they are hanging on those quilts. Those invisible ribbons hang proudly...right there with the reds and the blues. The invisible ribbons may not garner much attention and praise, but I want to honor everyone who puts a quilt in show. It is a very scary thing to do! (trust me this year I am doing it for the first time!!!) I know that there is only a limited number of red and blue ribbons to hand out at each show, but remember that there are so many extraordinary beautiful quilts...and frankly there's not enough blues and reds to hang on all of them, so let's all remember to keep in mind that all those other quilts have an invisible ribbon attached to them and they all deserve congratulations and praise, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraC Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You are such a thoughtful sweetheart, Shana, we're lucky to have you for a friend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Awwww, Shana, what a beeeyoootiful poem! Here's hoping that your quilt gets a visible ribbon, as well as the invisible ribbon it will be wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You are so right Shana, Love it! And yes, you are a sweety too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'll remember that ditty when I look at my quilt this spring hanging and be proud of the invisible ribbon it will wear..... I think my invisible ribbon will be purple...just cuz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I love you Bonnie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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witha'K'quilting Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You are so sweet. Our guild doesn't put ribbons on any of our quilts we hang. I think I will use this...with your permission, of course...to give a boost to all who display their beautiful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Absolutely please do!!! No permission needed LOL! Truely I have to admit that I am not putting my quilt in a show to get a ribbon, I am doing it to get the judges critique. I am at that point where I really want and need that feedback so I can know my strengths/weaknesses and improve. Plus, I just tell myself "Shana, it's just a quilt. No big deal." I truely look forward very much to the critique and it won't hurt my feelings one bit if they give me some "interesting" feedback. True. Bring it on, judge! I'm ready! Oh, and I also want to say that these quilts I am putting in the shows, I really did try my very very best! I worked countless hours on them; they were all done last year. I haven't shared them on the chat! I learned SOOOO much through the process in completing each project and these quilts pushed me. Yes. they pushed me to go farther to a higher level than I was comfortable with. So it's all good. I am learning and I am gaining confidence. Sure, they are not perfect (who is?) but bottom line is I feel good about my work and I learned a great deal; more than I imagined. All of these quilts are mine; a customer would never pay for the countless hours I have invested in these things! LOL! Zippers. Zippers are a wonderful invention! When I was working on my quilts last year, I could quickly zip on or off when I needed to do a customer quilt or needed to PPP on some muslin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'm with you Shana! I want to know what areas I need to improve in. I'm not going to lie though I like to see the excellent marks too! :P:P Everybody can't win a ribbon and I go to these shows and see some stunning quilts with no ribbons on them so from now on I need to remind myself to look for the invisble ribbon. Bonnie mine will be pink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I think my invisible ribbon will be colorded a golden yellow with bright green polka dots all over it. Yup! That's my ribbon! It sure is bright...so I need to wear shades! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Can my ribbons be black and white? like the race cars checkered flag at the end of the race? "I'm in a track of my own" and no one can compete with me! Consequently I don't compete with others. It's not about competition, it's all about improving my skills to become a better quilter. Thanks Shana for the encouragement. You are a dear!:cool: Note: Don't expect detailed commentary from the judging. Remember it's all E,S,N and fragmented short comments. I was thrilled last year to get 4 "e"s. I have always gotten "n"s for my binding until last year! See, I learned something and worked on it until it improved. I stuffed my pride and ego in a bag and put it in a closet a long time ago. Now I'm having fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Originally posted by Boni .....I learned something and worked on it until it improved. I stuffed my pride and ego in a bag and put it in a closet a long time ago. Now I'm having fun! Yes! Yes! No ego is allowed in my head, either! I love quilting. It is my passion, but getting a ribbon or not does not define me. I am doing it because I love it so much. Who woulda thunk it that quilting would be so much fun? I really truly love the challenge and the beauty; the tactile and visual. It's yummy to me. PS: Your "going around the race track" analogy....Bonnie, I am ROFLOL!!! PSS: I remember very well your flamingo quilt. Debbie Treusch and I oogled all over it in the judges room. It was beautimus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 That is the one quilt that got an "e" for the binding! I mitered the corners of the outer border and three our of four corners matched up perfectly with the miter in the binding. Guess what the judge gave me in the "comment" section on what to improve? "Miter in border should match with miter in binding." (Rolling eyes):P:P Ya gotta love those judges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Here is a big ol' long distance smooch to you Shana, to go with your invisible ribbon! What a great idea--we can all imagine what our invisible ribbon would look like. Mine is batiks in greens and purples, with a yellow center. Yowsa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I wanna be Shana when I grow up!!! Heck, I would even settle for 1/2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You are so sweet and thoughtful, Shana, thank you for the excellent thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Originally posted by SherryRogers I wanna be Shana when I grow up!!! Heck, I would even settle for 1/2. Sherry! Sure. I will make a trade... You can be me if you will let me quilt like you!! If I could have half of your talent I would be thrilled! I am the President of the "Some Day Sherry Wanna-bee" fan club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 That's a lovely idea... can I have a gold lame one?! LINZI xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne.Hughes Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 What a Sweete you are Shana. Love the sentiment and if I ever get the intestinal fortitute t enter a quilt, I too will be happy with my invisible ribbon. I thin I would like a yellow one........ bright and sunny and friendly! Love you girl, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thank you!! Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hey Shana, are you recording all these ribbon colors? Wouldn't it be fun to surprise the quilters at shows with ribbons like this? We could call them, "appreciation" ribbons. Hmmmmm:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Dear, dear Shana... How do you come up with so many ways to brighten our days? Love your ribbon poem and have to second what Bonnie said about the judge's comments. I sincerely hope that they are helpful to you but please remember that there seems to be an official 'judge speak' and their comments are often so brief or cryptic that it can be difficult to understand their precise meaning. "Binding needs improvement. Could benefit from additional quilting" etc. My best advice is to be a volunteer on judging day...they always need holders & folders & scribes. That way you can overhear the judge's personal process and better understand what they mean by their comments. Proud of you, girl! Nancy in Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Shana, you are right on. So many quilts need ribbons. I do like the black and white idea since I am a NASCAR fan. Go for the finish line!!!!!(or just for finishing the quilt). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 shana you just are the sweetest person. I consider myself blessed to call you friend. Having seen your quilting up close and personal I am betting you have a very visible ribbon hanging on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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