Monday, February 24, 2014

I Won Bronze!!!!!

Wow, Wow, and Triple Wow!!! I am just brimming over with emotions right now I don't really know what to say.   I guess I just need to say it - My Back to Basics quilt took 3rd in the Modern Quilt Guild Riley Blake Challenge.   EEEkkkk!!!!  Seriously, I probably sound like one of those stammering Olympians when the reporter asks them how they feel about winning a medal.  I am overjoyed, humbled, excited, honored, and thrilled and I just can't stop smiling.  Is there a word for that??


Thank you so much to the Modern Quilt Guild for putting on such an amazing challenge.  I mean 390 entries, that is amazing!!!!   And oh, it was so much fun.  I loved seeing all of the wonderful projects created with just 6 basic fabrics.  The amount of creativity and all of the entries were just incredible!!    Thank you to Riley Blake for sponsoring this challenge and letting us all work with your awesome basics!!!


And Thank You to each of your wonderful readers who stop by.  I can't begin to explain how your sweet comments and wonderful emails inspire me to keep creating.  You are such a wonderful motivating influence for me and you push me past my boundaries and to greater heights.  Thank you for that. It means so very much thank you are sharing this journey with me.


And one last note,  several of you have asked if I will be making a pattern for this quilt.  The answer is Yes ;)   I have it started and plan to have several size options as well.  I would love to say I will have it done by the weekend but we have friends coming to stay so I know that is probably not going to happen.  So let's just say it is Coming Soon :)

Thanks again for popping in each day and making my day a truly Happy Quilting one!!!  Here's wishing you a truly Happy Quilting Day as well :)
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Posted by Melissa Corry at 3:53 PM

77 comments:

  1. Danih03February 24, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Congratulations! Yours deserved it!

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  2. Katy CameronFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Congrats :o) Funnily enough I was reading about Oscar speeches the other day, but you didn't hit any of the common 'thankees' ;o)

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  3. JanFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Super! I love your quilt design!

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  4. sueFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  5. Danih03February 24, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    I meant to say,also, yours was my favorite!!!

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  6. A.J. Dub. (Amy)February 24, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    So Awesome! Yours was my favorite of them all so I am glad you won a prize.

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  7. beaquilterFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    congrats, it's a great design

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  8. MarilynFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    Oh well done !!!! It is an awesome design, deserving of being one of the winners.

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  9. Jodi Connors (Mountain Gurl Quilts)February 24, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Congratulations! Well deserved, Melissa!

    Blessings,
    Jodi
    mtnfamily2013@yahoo.com

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  10. DonnaFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Congratulations! Loved it even before you won the bronze!

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  11. vkh6210February 24, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Congratulations and I love the quilt!!! Looking forward to the pattern.

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  12. *Tyler*February 24, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Congratulations I'm so happy for you!!!!!!

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  13. MalinisQuiltsFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Awesome! Congratulation Melissa! I loved this quilt the moment I saw it few months ago ;)

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  14. HilaryFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Congrats!!!!

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  15. Jessica JoFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    I love how this quilt looks so random but since I've been visiting your site and doing your QALs I can see the blocks you used. I'm learning! This is great!

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    1. Jessica JoFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:50 AM

      Crap, I forgot to say CONGRATS! You totally deserve it!

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  16. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Congratulations, I can feel your excitement oozing through the internet.

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  17. MargaretFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Congratulations on your well deserved win! Be proud of your work!

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  18. susan718February 24, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Congratulations! Beautiful quilt.

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  19. Quilting DeeFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Fabulous! Well done and well deserved! A great quilt!

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  20. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful!!!! Congrats!!!

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  21. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    Good for you!!~ It is just stunning!!

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  22. MelanieFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:53 PM


    Congrats!!!! Yay for a pattern too!

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  23. Terry@ a quilting blogFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Congratulations…it's a beautiful quilt :)

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  24. JulieFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    This is amazing! Congrats!

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  25. S StaumFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    Congratulations! Such an awesome accomplishment! I would have voted it #1!

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  26. KathrynFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    Congratulations. Well deserved honor.

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  27. Louise B February 24, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Congratulations, its a gorgeous quilt and your win is so well deserved! Louise xx

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  28. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    Congratulations Melissa... How very exciting and well deserved! Thank YOU for continuing to inspire!

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  29. Debbie RogowskiFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Congratulations!! it's so much fun when someone you know wins too!!

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  30. Mine-rSewFunFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Yay! Congrats Melissa! You deserved it...it's awesome

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  31. BethanyFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    Well deserved! Well done!

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  32. Christine SlaughterFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! Your quilt is incredible! I am so excited for you!!

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  33. carlaFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Hi!!!! Congrats!!!!! It is very lovely!!!!!

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  34. DorothyFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Congratulations! I am very happy for you, and excited to see the pattern

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  35. Afton WarrickFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    Congratulations on your well deserved accolade.

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  36. Christine MFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    Congratulations Melissa. How exciting for you!

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  37. AnitaFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Congratulations! It looks great!

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  38. SewPsyched!February 25, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    Yeah girl!!!!!!! Way to go!!

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  39. Kathy S.February 25, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Congrats, Melissa!!! That would be a great modern QA quilt! Your quilts are so much fun. Have a good time with your company that is coming.

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  40. KayFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:31 AM

    Wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  41. SusanFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    Congratulations! Great job!

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  42. Kay StephensonFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    W00t! Congratulations to one of the most inspiring individual members of MQG. Well deserved.

    Kay (aka Stitching Times)

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  43. DorianFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    Congratulations Melissa!! How cool for you. I bet you are just over the moon :)

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  44. Janet @ Simply PiecedFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    Congratulations! This is such a great quilt and well deserved.

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  45. CattlillyFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Congratulations!!!!!!

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  46. Lee Ann L.February 25, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Congratulations!

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  47. LoriFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    WOW this is such exciting news. A huge congratulations. This is so deserving. You did a fabulous job and it turned out so very pretty. Hope you have a fun weekend

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  48. LauraCFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Congratulations on such a deserving honor! I love your quilt.

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  49. LisaFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Congratulations! You deserve it!

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  50. Angelia LanouetteFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Congratulations Melissa! You deserve it! Beautiful!

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  51. MoneikFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Congrats! A well deserved win and such a pretty quilt.

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  52. MariaFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Congratulations. You certainly deserve it, it's beautiful.

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  53. KarenFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Whoohoo! Way to go! You did a great job and I'm glad to see it recognized and rewarded.

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  54. pasqueflowerFebruary 25, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Congratulations! Your circular quilting is incredible.

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  55. AvaFebruary 25, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    Awesome and congrats.

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  56. MiggsieFebruary 25, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Congratulations Melissa! I love everything about your Back to Basics quilt and am thrilled to see it recognized as a winner!

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  57. Helen LFebruary 25, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Congratulations!!!! I'm so, so happy for you!!! You're a great designer, and that just proves it (to you, we already know it!!) Hugs, H in Healdsburg

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  58. MicheleFebruary 25, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    I saw that news. Congratulations. It is well deserved.

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  59. MaraFebruary 25, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Eeeck is right, Congratulations!

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  60. Coser Tejer CrearFebruary 25, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Yay! Congrats! You totally deserve this!!!!

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  61. Gramma QuilterFebruary 25, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Super! Well earned!

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  62. Lin's QuiltsFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Wheeee! Congrats!
    linsquilts.blogspot.com

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  63. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations! Can't wait for the pattern, this quilt is a favourite .....along with all your others of course! :-)

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  64. Michele TFebruary 25, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations Melissa!! Your quilt is gorgeous and I look forward to the pattern too!!

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  65. TrepmomFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Congratulations, Melissa! Your quilt is wonderful and you really deserve to win. You are a great asset to this quilting community/revival. Thank you for all you do!

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  66. Purrfect LadyFebruary 25, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Congratulations!

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  67. UnknownFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    You go girl!! Am very happy for you, and it's very well deserved!

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  68. TamieFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Congratulations!

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  69. Farm QuilterFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    Totally and completely AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Just like you and your quilt!!! Absolutely crushing on your quilt and the way you quilted it!!

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  70. KMSCFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Congratulations, Melissa! Well done!

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  71. AnitaFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    Congrats on the win!

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  72. Sew HungryhippieFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:51 AM

    Yay! Cartwheels!! great job :D

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  73. Hollie @ Just a Mom who SewsFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Wonderful! Good for you! Just told several quilting club members to check out your blog. They saw my quilt a long center block at the sewing retreat.

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  74. MiriamMarch 1, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Congratulations! Beautiful quilt. I just admire your talent and creativity. I am looking forward to buying this pattern. :)

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  75. MiriamMarch 1, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Congratulations! Beautiful quilt. I just admire your talent and creativity. I am looking forward to buying this pattern. :)

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  76. Sandra BryanMarch 2, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Congratulations! Such a beautiful quilt. I have to keep looking at it it's so pretty. Can't wait for the pattern as I want to make it right away! Can you start by sending out the fabric supply list?

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I just love hearing from you!!
Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa

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