witha'K'quilting Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am so excited I can scream. Today a friend wanted me to know that she tallied the votes from the show this past weekend for Viewer's Choice...and that my Black/Fuschia Challenge Quilt took 2nd place Viewer's Choice at the show. How extra special too as I am no longer going to be a member of the local guild here. There have been enough negative words come my way, that I have had enough. I decided the night before the show that I was not going back to this guild after the show ended. And, yesterday, I grabbed all of my quilts and walked out quietly. I love that my quilt and quilting are being recognized by people. The saying in this particular quilt really caught everyone's attention I guess. I heard there was much chatter about it at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 So well deserved - and glad you had the last (quiet) laugh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Kristina, congrats!!! I'm so excited for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi Kristina, friend, I am happy that your beautiful fuschia quilt was recognized in this way, and I am sad to learn that your fellow guild members are negative. That's not a good (or healthy) culture to be amongst Isn't quilting supposed to be fun and supportive? I can't stand when women like this get nit-picky and bickering. I would be out of there, too. So, good for you for holding your head high. Time to move on. Heck, you could start your own guild with all those quilting kiddos of yours! (((hugs))) There is a guild in my town that has 200+ members but... ugh! No... I hear there is a lot of cliques in that guild. Not my cuppa cuppa... know what I mean jelly bean? I belong to a guild that is nearly 100 miles away from me. Why? Because I love those ladies. It's a small guild and everyone is wonderful and warm. They are my family. Shana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmen Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Katrina, I am applauding for you right now. Bravo dear. Congratulations to you. Carmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I actually am going to continue quilting on my own and try to meet once a month with about 4 other ladies who have left the guild. We are going to sew WHAT we want, WHEN we want, and WITH WHOM we want. AND my kids are welcome too. I feel free in my quilting for the first time in a LONG time. I love that my quilt was recognized too. The quilt that took 1st Place Viewer's choice was not hung last year, as a few ladies refused to hang it. She is 80 and is going blind. I hung it this year for her! I am very pleased that she too was recognized by the community for her talents. Thanks for the support. I have many friends on this forum who encourage and hold each other up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraC Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Way to go, Kristina! I'm so sorry you've had such a bad experience with your guild....almost makes you feel betrayed, I bet. Lucky you have such a fine "guild" right here that loves you and supports you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtreusch Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 You go girl!! Congratulations on the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Awww Kristina! I am so blessed happy for you! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Congratulations Kristina, I am so happy for you. Very Well done !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Congratulations Kristina! So nice to have your efforts recognized. Awesome quilting, and I love the colors in your fuchsia quilt. Pop!pop! I left my guild as well two years ago. I sew and quilt with a small group of wonderful friends, and go to a great quilt retreat twice year not far from our home. I have belonged to a guild since I started my interest in quilting. At first it was kinda hard to leave, but lack of communication and appreciation (I ran the guild website for several years) plus donated a lot of time. I still officially "belong" but, I rarely go to meetings unless there is an outstanding teacher coming to speak. I must say it is probably the best thing I ever did for my quilting, and my sanity too. I was spending way too much time not quilting. Attending boring board meetings and just not having fun in general. Guilds are supposed to be fun! ---right. Much, much more fun staying home and creating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Congrats girlfriend!!! WTG! I certainly wouldn't worry about a guild that gives out negative vibs - life is too short! Enjoy your own personal efforts and you will sail!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnice Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Congratulations Kristna!!! Since I moved to Canton, Ohio I found that the guilds around here have waiting lists. About 2 to 3 years. Also they only meet during working hours. How is a gal that works as the breadwinner suppose to join a guild that operates during working hours??? I consider this forum to be my quilt guild family. I just participated in the fall block swap. And just think no board meetings with this group. Just friends, sharing , helping and positive words.... Your quilt is awesome. I love the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Congrats, Kristina. Your quilt is terrific; I'm glad it was recognized. Hurray for you to follow your instincts and leave an uncomfortable situation at "that" guild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hoooo--ray Kristina!!:cool: (that's you!) The quilt deserved the recognition--and viewer's choice wonderfully validates the connection with other quilters. They get you and your message, girl!! As for the stuffy/controlling/nasty guild--pphhhttt to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 The saying on the quilt is: "Evil will triumph if good men and women do nothing!" I think the saying said alot about our reason for July 4th. As far as the guild thing...this is where I belong. I am very comfortable here! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Kristina, Your quilt is so cute! Love the colors! sounds like you were very dignified in your departure!! good for you... linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Kristina, I love your quilt and can see why you were recognized. I'm really proud for you that you left with dignity and triumph. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Congrats! Great quilt! I don't belong to our local guild either and haven't missed it. It got pretty bad there for awhile (don't know how it is now, but that's okay by me. I am staying clear plus I'm moving anyway:D). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Kristina! Congrats! What an accomplishment!!! Denice, I sent you a U2U... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Congratulations Kristina!! Your quilt is fantastic, the saying is beautiful! I've never joined a guild, I sew by myself mostly. Maybe twice a year I go to a local shop and sew for a day as the ladies are fun to be with. The local shops have been my greatest feedback and support. They have taken me from how to sew a 1/4 inseam to" Hurray" for getting a long arm. I'm looking forward to a long and fun association with this forum of fabulous quilters!! I've never entered a quilt in the fair or the local quilting events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Kristina, I loved that quilt when you first posted it, so nice to hear that you won viewer's choice! Sorry to hear about the sour grapes at your guild, that's tough to deal with and sometimes it's just better to let it all go rather than be hurt or aggravated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Congrats Kristina!! Way to go, it looks awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Can see you doing the happy dance. well-deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Way to go Kristina! So happy to hear this and I love the saying on the quilt - so very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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