I just received notification that both Grandma’s Hexagarden and The Generations Unite have been selected as finalists to be exhibited at the 2009 International Quilt Festival/Houston in the annual IQA fall Judged Show, Quilts: A World of Beauty. 
The quilts need to be in Hoston by Aug. 5 (I guess they will get to enjoy the REALLY HOT months in Texas). Tom and I are planning on flying to Houston on Oct. 12. This way we will have a some time to play around before the show starts. We have booked rooms at the Hotel that is connected to the convention center. Needless to say I am pretty excited!!!!!!
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The Generation’s Unite
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(White side – aka The Front)
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(Detail: White side – aka The Front)
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(Green side – aka The Back)Emily and I were talking and she suggested (to which I had already thought of, but didn’t know if I was up to making more of the folded hexagons) that I should add a group of the three folded hexagons on each side of the quilt.
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(Detail: Green side – aka The Back)
When I sent my submission to IQA I did book some rooms at a Hotel that is about 1 mile away from the convetnion center. After receiving notice that my quilts were going to Houton Tom suggested that I should do this right and get rooms at the Hotel connected to the convention center. Tom is very supportive of me and my quilting adventures. Once again, little did he know how much that FREE Quilt was actually going to cost.
Love the top flower Hexie quilt. Can I ask how you backed it with the shaping? Many thanks Paula
Wow! The gift that keeps on giving. This is really the frosting on the cake for a fabulous birthday celebration. I am very excited for you! You do such beautiful work- what an artist!! Your mom would be sooo proud.
Connie
That is SOOO awesome! Congrats! That will be so fun! Jason is so jealous-he would love to go back to Houston! It would be great to see your quilts in such a HUGE show! 🙂
Mary Anne, what a wonderful accomplishment and well deserved. I'm thrilled that I've been able to see the quilts in person. I can hear your ancestors cheering in the background and your family busily clicking to book their tickets.
anne
Mary Anne, this is so exciting! When Nancy told me last night I was thrilled for you!!!
Have a great time in Houston!
Teri
Wow i am excited for you. Both those quilts I assure you will be winners. What a fun ending to the birthday celebration.
Oh Mary Anne, I am so excited for you… I know how much both of those quilts mean to you. What a treat. Your grandmother and mother must be beaming!
BTW.. give Tom a hug for me.. he is definitely a keeper 🙂
Congratulations! I saw both of those quilts in person and they are fabulous! I'm glad that they are going to be seen by a larger audience.
I want in on this.
Congratulations Mary Anne. Houston is where Adam's parents live. We went there for the reception.
That's great. I hope Houston is not too hot. Check out the Aquarium Restaurant in down town Houston.
I want to join, what are the dates?
Congratulations, Mary Anne!
Congratulations. I saw your post on the Hexi group blog. Stunning work. You should be proud!