This past week was the Spring show that is held at the Stow Munroe Falls Public Library. 2014 was the 40th year for it. On a whim I decided at the last minute to enter some of my recent finishes. I entered 3 pieces (Friends Welcome, Singles Awareness and the "Wine" model for Nerdy Words). All 3 piece received 2nd place ribbons. Woohoo!!!
I don't enter just for the sake of winning ribbons. Most of the time when I stitch a piece it isn't even with the intention of it being an entry in a show. I always try to do my best work on every project. I personally enter pieces just for the sheer joy of being able to share, what is hopefully something different, with other stitchers that may enjoy it/them.
Below are pics of my pieces at the show with the ribbons attached.
Tonight I was able to collect my pieces. I have to say I was slightly disappointed as it was one of the years the judges didn't include any negative feedback/critiques on my entry sheets. I actually look forward to reading their comments as it helps me improve my work and techniques. I did receive rave reviews on the fantastic finishing my Rita at SnowBerry NeedleArts.
The next show will have entries the end of September, so it looks like I had better get busy getting some more pieces stitched to enter there.
Until then...Happy Stitching!
