I’ve been getting back into data-entry queen mode as I process an initial tranche of entries for the Sydney Quilt Show 2007. In addition to submitting entrant details and the vital statistics of the quilt, entrants are given the opportunity to include a 40-word description for inclusion in the quilt show catalogue. Some entrants are excruciatingly literal (“I added green borders to the pink floral blocks”) but others give you an insight to the inspiration or quiltmaker’s state of mind. Here are some of the gems so far:
- “All the tedium of piecing this together was well rewarded with the result. 1565 pieces.”
- “This surprise quilt has been made especially for our son’s wedding but, true to form, this show came first.”
- “This quilt embodies the circle of life. Commenced 4 months after the death of my first daughter, sewn throughout the pregnancy of my 2nd daughter and finished off during the conception of my 3rd daughter.” [Very moving but the final words suggest a very committed quilter!]
- “Nice rounded shapes made it relatively painless.”
- “A childhood dream to make my own patchwork quilt. Never thought I could do it – fantastic!”
- “My delusion of grandeur was to make a queen size quilt when I attended the course, but was not disappointed with the [smaller] outcome.”
- “What sane person would give me 2000 2-inch squares? Four hexagons could be cut from each squres. 1801 hexagons later I stopped. I swear that I’m not obsessive.”
kirsty says
*snort* *splutter* “finished off during conception” Ye Gods! Such dedication!!