ffq-lar Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I was admiring a blue-ribbon winning quilt with the artist present, and congratulated Tomoko Endo for her talent and winning ribbon. She speaks no English and simply smiled and bowed. I was touched that she came so far to get such a great award for her untold hours of work. I wondered about her life--how she planned her quilts, what her family was like and if they appreciated her efforts and didn't begrudge her the time she spent on her art. Then I noticed about 15 feet away a man standing against a light pole and watching her intently across the space. His name-tag identified him as her husband, I assumed. I watched him as he watched her. There was no expression on his face--just calm. Then, as a crowd gathered around her, he took out his camera and began taking photos of her and her admirers. I couldn't resist taking a photo of him--the calm man proudly taking pictures of his dear wife. Isn't that great? http://www.flickr.com/photos/larech/10679899913/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheagatzi Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I love that you noticed this! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I love that he is so proud of her!!! Some of us have great husbands, don't we? (Er....spouses) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Yes we do Sylvia. Thanks for sharing Linda. Which quilt is hers? The one on the right? Both quilts are beautiul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 I so wish there could have been an interpreter there to help with conversations. She is pretty and no matter if right or left side of her, the quilt.. it is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 LOVELY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Very, very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Her quilt is the one on the right. A very intricate applique quilt made with taupe-y fabrics. It was one of several similar original designs of country-style houses and tiny people and animals--all by Japanese artists. It had stunning hand-work and finishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Awww...I love that! Sweet picture. Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aithne Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 That is an awesome picture and one of the reasons I love the Houston Quilt show--seeing the quilters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Linda, you need to send this to photo to Tomoko. I am sure there is an easy way to find her email contact information. She would love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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