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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Summer That Never Was

It's been a whirlwind for sure. Friday was the last big night for my gallery show. It was a wonderful way to wind down and end my summer. Here are the few pictures I managed to take during the evening.
'Quiet Power', my quilt with the Yoshiko Jinzenji fabric. I'm not sure you can see the quilting. It was very different that any other piece in the room.
A wall of illuminated quilts.
A place for smaller pieces.
A magical atmosphere courtesy of Tommy and his classical guitar.
Opportunities to connect with old and new friends and to talk about my work.
A few more sales to cap off the night.
A good time was had by all, especially me.
Thanks to everyone who has attended and supported me in this venture. I'm hoping that it won't be a once in a lifetime experience. I'm applying for a new show at a local art center. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

I'm taking a little break...I need to do some catching up around here...cleaning...finishing commission work, thank you gifts, blog reading...I'm behind in so many things. See you soon!
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50 comments:

  1. AngieSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    So happy that you enjoyed your show. Enjoy your break!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Jacquie, What a fabulous display of your quilts! You should be so proud of yourself. I so wish I could have come, but that would have required me to be in your neck of the woods. Someday!! Congrats on finishing up, you earned your break!

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  3. AninaSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Congratulations on a successful show!
    Enjoy your little break.

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  4. RosaMaríaSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    thank you for sharing all your work with us! enjoy that break!!!

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  5. LINDA BYLSMASeptember 8, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    My goodness! I haven't been following you long enough to realize you are such a pro! All of those quilts are yours!!! I always find such inspiration from your blog. Don't stay away too long!!

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  6. greetingartsSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    So happy that it was such a success for you. Amazing, really wish I could have seen it in person. Who knows? Maybe someday you'll have a traveling show...

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  7. LynnSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I think I might have commented previously about this - but it is wonderful to see your quilts recognized for their artistry. That is a nice way to wind up summer - good luck for your next show - we'll keep our fingers crossed that it comes about. Curious though about the quiet power quilt. I tried to tell by clicking to enlarge it but is the 'background' fabric printed or is it applique and stitched. Really an appropriate name for the quilt. Cleaning! that's what I should be doing!

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  8. Melanie OSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    I love the Quiet Power quilt, so beautiful! Actually, I love all of your work and I'm glad you are receiving recognition for your artistry.

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  9. Di~September 8, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Quiet Power is so cool! Love the quilting on it. How do you contrive such fitting names for your quilts? The methods of quilt display are very nice. Glad you had fun, take a rest now, huh.

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  10. ArtfulifeSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Lovely show! Hope you enjoy your break.

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  11. ArtfulifeSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    P.S. I really liked the Yoshiko quilt. It turned out great.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    congrats on a successful show.

    Looking forward to seeing what's next when you're ready to come back to us! :)

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  13. UnknownSeptember 8, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Love all your pictures! What a fabulous show!! Are any of those ladies you!? :) I hope you have a good break - come back refreshed!

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  14. dutchcomfortSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Fabulous show Jacquie! Enjoy your break!

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  15. em's scrapbagSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    What a wonderful show. I'm crossing my fingers and toes that you can have many more successful shows.

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  16. Cheryl ArkisonSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Okay, but which one of those gorgeous women is you?

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  17. bethSeptember 8, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    wonderful pictures of your show. wish I could have been there. wow!
    have a great little break!

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  18. inkywuSeptember 8, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Love the Quiet power!!! What a great show. Thank you for all the inspiration.

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  19. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    it looks like a wonderful night!! i'm glad all went well.. go catch up on life.. and we will be here when you get back.

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  20. KateSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Looks so wonderful - wish I could see them in real life. That first one is just beautiful.

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  21. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    I am sooo happy for you! You deserve a nice break, enjoy!!

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  22. AlissaSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Looks like it was an amazing night!! Congrats and I'm sure you'll get more shows in the future!!

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  23. MeredithSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    That hot pink and black quilt is GORGEOUS...my favorite!

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  24. StephSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I've been hoping you'd post photos from the show! They all look marvelous. :)

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  25. BrowndirtcottageSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    I'm so happy your show was fun and
    a great success. I see A LOT of
    hard work hanging there!!
    I think you are desperatly in need
    of a break!!

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  26. CandaceSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    I wish I could have been there, Jacquie! Congratulations on what looked like a fantastic show! Enjoy your well deserved break!
    Cheers!

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  27. BekhySeptember 9, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Congrats! Looks like it was fabulous! Have a good break. PS thanks for the Pocket change tutorial, I tried diagonal straight line quilting with masking tape, and loved the result! Washed, it puckers up in a very subtle way. Thanks for the idea.

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  28. MaritSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    Thank you for sharing the show with us. Your quilts are so pretty! I am very intrigued by the Quiet power, love it. I also love the wide range of different designs you create. Take your time to catch up with things
    ; ) it's well deserved...

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  29. ShariSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Congratulations Jacquie! I'm so happy for you! It just looks so exciting and atmospheric... you have a well-earned rest now and we'll catch up when you can!!!
    Hugs - Shari

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  30. audreypawdreySeptember 9, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    The show looks like a success! Take some time to relax for a little while and work on the projects that you want to work on!

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  31. AllieSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Your quilts look fantastic! I'm glad you had another successful show. I love to see you photo's.

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  32. Nanette MerrillSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    You are so artistic and talented. All I see for you are things going up up up.

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  33. DorrieSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Looks beautiful! You should be very proud. . .what an accomplishment. Enjoy your "break" (I'm not sure I'd translate house cleaning into break time), but I know what you mean. Simply, inspiring, my friend!

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  34. VictoriaSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Well done my friend, well done! I am so happy to see your beautiful modern quilts getting the artistic recognition that they deserve, you are such a talented artist. How thrilling it must be to look at all you have accomplished, it is a wonderful body of work and you should be mighty proud of yourself. The Yoshiko quilt is great, I look forward to seeing what you come up with next! xo

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  35. ilovebabyquiltsSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I love Quiet Power! It is named correctly.

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  36. sewtakeahikeSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    I'm so glad it was a success Jacquie! Thank-you for keeping us updated with the photos. I'm really loving the "quiet power" quilt!
    Have a great break!

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  37. bonnieSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    wow what an amazing display of quilts. you do awesome work. your "quiet power" quilt is pretty awesome. thanks for sharing. though, how do you find the time to get so many quilts completed?

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  38. Amanda JeanSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    thank you for sharing the photos for those of us who couldn't be there in real life. your quilts look great hanging up in the gallery. i'm with amy, wondering if any of those photos you?

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  39. Meike The DutchladySeptember 10, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    Hi Jacquie, you have been very busy this summer! Thanks for sharing all the pictures with us. Enjoy your break.

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  40. AinhoaSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Hi Jacquie, congrats for your gallery show and thanks for sharing. Seems it was something special, I wish I could have attended ^_____^ Keep working, you do great works and inspire us everyday!!

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  41. Stephanie DSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I'm glad that it all went so well.

    Enjoy your well-deserved break!

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  42. RebekahSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    It sounds and looks like your show was a big success! Congratulations and enjoy your much deserved break.

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  43. LizSeptember 12, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Oh Jackie - I wish I could have been there to see the quilts in person!

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  44. Nina Lise@Mrs MoenSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Congratulations on your show; I wish I could have been there. Thanks for the litte tour (yes, I could see the quilting on "Quiet Power" by clicking on the picture), your quilts are amazing!

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  45. LeanneSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Congratulations Jacquie you deserve a rest - enjoy.

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  46. KimSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Congratulations on this delightful show! What an amazing event. Enjoy your 'taking a break' time. :o)
    Kim

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  47. TifSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    congratulations!!! what a beautiful show it must have been :)

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  48. ShereeSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Sounds like a fabulous opportunity and wishing you many more!!

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  49. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Hi. Your quilts are truly a work of art. :)

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  50. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Hi. Your quilts are truly a work of art. :)

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