SherryRogers Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 WOW! What a ride I have been on in the past week! I am still sure someone is going to wake me up and tell me that I was just dreaming all this or they made a boo boo and take back my humongeous win! No kidding friends, I NEVER expected such a huge win!! I am grateful and yes, I definitely accept the award most graciously, but I kid you not, I NEVER expected it!! How do they ever decide, there were so many awesome spectacular quilts on display!! A huge congratulations to all the ribbon winners and participants. You know how I like to share so I will tell you how this all went down. My ride down this winners path actually began a few days before the award ceremony when I received a phone call from an AQS staff member.. I cannot possibly tell you who she was or want she said to me ( as once again I was in shock) but I was basically invited to attend the awards ceremony on Tues. the 22nd. I think they were just confirming my attendance. I really tried to be calm cool and collected saying I would be there , thank you and goodbye. HELLO are you kidding me? Reality hit and I thought my gawd this is HUGE!!! I actually skipped out to the garden where my husband was and literally was jumping up and down as I tried to tell him what just happened!! Who knew I could actually jump that high that many times??!! Needless to say there was no sleeping after that and the phone was burning up as I spread my good and mysterious news with friends, family and Tom!! Tuesday morning finally arrives and I awake at 2 am before the alarm even goes off to catch my plane to Nashville. For once I have no glitches in my transportation and I arrive in Paducah just in time for the awards ceremony. Seeing the winners being called up and seeing the beautiful photographs on the big screen of all the winning quilts was very exciting. I entered in the wall division non traditional. That category came and went and my name was still not called. My heart was pounding now, you could actually see it!!. I am sure I had gone white by then, I was SOOOOO nervous!! Now they were announcing that they were going to introduce the top 10 ten winners. Are you kidding me?? I was in shock for sure now!! And now the award for best longarm workmanship in the wall division sponsored by Handi Quilter goes to...Sherry Rogers-Harrison for Tribal Fusion!!! I vaguely recall going up the steps and across the stage. Some good looking Handi Quilter president was standing there with a check and a crystal vase. I do recall holding out my hand to shake his {again trying to hold that professional stature}, but opted for a big hug instead! I recall nothing after that!!! I am sure I floated back to my seat. I remained in shock for several days after! What an adventure, one I will never forget, never take for granted and always be grateful for!! Thank you AQS and thank you Handi Quilter!! Thank you all for your support and accolades before during and after this process. You are all such awesome cheerleaders for each other and me. Keep on paying it forward, I know I plan to!! XXOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sherry I don\'t know why you were so surprised. It was well deserved. You are one talented lady. I have 5 favorite quilters and you are definately in the top 5. Your work is flawless. Big congradulations!!!! PamH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Way to go Sherry!!! You earned it!!! With such a beautiful quilt - how could you not win?!? We are so very proud of you and love that you share you ideas, info. and photos with us. Thank-you SO VERY much!!! You are great!! Congratulations!!!!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sherry, All those hours of labor and "giving birth" to Tribal Fusion paid off! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Great job Sherry and enjoy the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Congratulations!!! Your quilt is beautiful and I\'m really happy that you won this award. No wonder you were floating for days. I think your Tribal Fusion is spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Well geez Sherry, do you not know HOW TALENTED YOU ARE. For Goodness sake, the rest of us do. Congratulations on your awesome win. You are a gracious lady and a talented artist. You deserve the award. Enjoy it and see you in the fall!!(??):P Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Yaaay! Thanks Sherry for sharing your joy with us. We are all so super duper extremely way proud of you. PS: Welcome home. It\'s good to be home, eh? Love ya!!! From your #1 groupie.... Shana (I know people who are quilting rock stars!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Congratulations, Sherry! It is indeed a spectacular quilt, and you well deserve this honor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyL Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sherry, it was just gorgeous hanging in Paducah. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sherry, It comes as no surprise to me. You are DEFINITELY a #1 Quilter! Your quilting puts me in awe so many times. I so look forward to each and every picture post you show us. A HUGE Congrats and Hug for such an outstanding Quilt and Quilter!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sher, I am so happy that your beautiful work was recognized in such an honorable & memorable presentation, what a thrill & a rush! Enjoy every minute of this special win, nope your not dreaming either! We hope to see pictures of your trip when you come back to our planet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 AWESOME Sherry, I am sooo happy for you, what an honor!!! Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sherry, Congratulations girl!! How very exciting!! You are such a dramatic storyteller. Of course if it had been me, it would have been very memorable, I would have fell on the stage and everyone would be talking about it for years to come. Of course you would be in the top 10 with Tribal Fusion...did you expect less!!?:cool: Just one request....don\'t sell your APQS for a Handi Quilter just because the President was good looking!! I vaguely recall going up the steps and across the stage. Some good looking Handi Quilter president was standing there with a check and a crystal vase. I do recall holding out my hand to shake his {again trying to hold that professional stature}, but opted for a big hug instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sherry, I have always admired your skills. You deserve this!! I hope to meet you soon and learn how to quilt some of beautiful feathers!!!! Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriasews Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I know exactly how you feel! You see, I was with a bunch of other ladies and we walked past your quilt and I beamed and felt just as excited as I said, "Oh, I talked with this lady on the phone and I \'almost\' took a class from her" and I told another lady how you did it because she was puzzled. Boy, was I a hot shot. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanna Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sherry, Congrats, I don\'t know you personally, but I have watched the boards and boy I am excited when you show one of your creations. Like Shana, I too am one of your "groupies"...but since Shana has claim to the number one spot, I will settle for the number two spot...Keep up the great work...you inspire me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybee Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sherry, your kidding us. You should know by now how special you quiltings are. I love your flare of quilting. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! Hope to see you a MQS. Don\'t be so modest. We love ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyeQ Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Woo hoo Sherry! That is SO cool! And very much deserved. Thank you for all you do for our art/industry. Angels on your body! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sherry a big Congratulations to you!! You deserve it and you are a fabulous quilter. I am in awe everytime I see a quilt you have posted and some day hope to be half the quilter you are. Tribal Fusion is fabulous!!! Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicokat Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 CONGRATS!! It was an awesome quilt and the win is sooooo deserved, take a bow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sheri, It looked awesome hanging there. I was really confused, because I couldn\'t find the quilt at first. Then we found it hanging in the special section. You can bet I put that one down for Viewer\'s choice. I was explaining to my son how you did it and he was amazed. Some lady standing next to us was listening and looking at me curiously. It was so cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mark Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Congrats Sherry! You deserve it, you are an awesome quilter!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I have two minutes to lurk and I found this and just had to sign in to say CONGRATULATIONS SHERRY. It is so deserved. Your work is just awesome and you have helped so many of us along the way and we are all jumping up and down for you (probably not as high as you jumped though). again Congratulations:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetwoquilt Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 A BIG FAT CONGRATULATIONS SHERRY!!!!! Your work is sumputuous and you\'re a wonderful teacher! Congratulations:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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