I'm back!

What a trip! All the travel went smoothly, all the people I met and worked with were just fantastic! The show organizers of the American Quilt Society are a great bunch of ladies and really make it a special event whether it's your first show or tenth show. This picture was taken backstage right before the beginning of the show:

Here I am at the end of the show:

Why am I carrying all those roses and ribbons? I won Best of Show and Viewer's Choice! I was very surprised to actually win Best of Show. I am in (or was until the show Friday afternoon) the amateur division. To win Best of Show above all the amateurs and professionals is very shocking, and I'm still sort of surprised by it all.

Viewer's Choice was the first ribbon awarded, and then they awarded 1st through 3rd in amateur, 1st through 3rd in pro and the Design Excellence. Since I was the first was called up on stage, while I was standing there waiting I was looking at the pros left in our section, trying to figure out who was going to win Best of Show. I had the complete look of surprise when they called my name for Best of Show.

Here's a better look at the ribbons:

Thank you all for your support during the making of American Beauty! Although I know God has given me a small talent to use, it certainly helps to have the support and advice from all of you!

Parting Shot: My roses once I got them home. I had to carry them through the airports, which was interesting, as I got a lot of looks and compliments!