Sunday, September 14, 2014

My Chattanooga AQS Exhibit


 


 
It was a thrilling experience for me to hostess my one person exhibit at the American Quilter's Society show in Chattanooga. Everyone was so complimentary and I smiled all four days and said a million Thank yous. The 25 quilts chosen for the space included some 'classics' and some pieces that have never been shown in public. The lighting was great for viewing, but not necessarily for photos. Some pictures had a yellow cast, so I am including photos here of quilts in the exhibit that were copied from better shots in my library. These can all be viewed larger in the pages at the top of the blog.
The show was very well attended and there were spectacular quilts on display.  Included in the winners was my friend Mary Keasler who had two First Place awards for My Lantana and Through the Cracks.
 


 I sat at a table and answered questions and demonstrated fusing which of course was a mystery to so many.






 I had small works for sale and sold quite a few, and then turned around and spent my profits on the vendors. I couldn't help myself!



 It was a heady experience to meet so many enthusiastic people from my new home town and nearby cities. I was asked over and over if I taught or did programs and I carefully explained that I was retired and caring for a husband with PD. Still I couldn't resist saying yes to local guilds, so I may be out on the road, for short distances, again in the coming months. Thank you again for all those who attended and made me feel so special.

18 comments:

  1. Congratulations on having a one woman show at such a prestigious location.

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  2. I would haved LOVED to be there! How exciting for both you and those who attended! Hope you post more about it.

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  3. A beautiful retrospective of your lovely work Melody. I had the privilege to see some of it in Portland, Oregon, a couple years ago.

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  4. I LOVED seeing you and your quilts at AQS Chattanooga! I might have been the first one on Wed morning to ask you about giving a program at my guild in Acworth, GA. It's on the way to IKEA! LOL! Your quilts were so amazing and inspirational Melody. Thank you for sharing them.

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  5. The exhibit looks great. I know your work must have bowled over many of the visitors as it always does when I see it. The attention is so well deserved, and you must feel great! Congratulations!

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  6. Beautiful show of your quilts Melody. How I wish I could have "hopped" over from New Zealand to see this explosion of colour! Congratulations.

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  7. Would love to have seen your exhibit! Betcha there were some drool marks on your work! Great way to get known among those who came to see the exhibit!

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  8. Your art quilts viewed by many is another way you share your art (and self) in the world.
    My you bask long in the rays of compliment generated by the shine of your Talents!
    A wowser display!!!

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  9. I'm glad the show was so successful Melody. It was great to see so many of my favourites again! I wish I could have seen it in person, but half a would away is just too far to travel! I miss hearing about the dawgs and your gardening exploits too. I hope all is thriving and Dave is well?

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  10. the world these days needs happy stuff . wow beautiful and up lifting work. congrads on a great display. miss your family stuff on your blog.

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  11. what an impressive exhibit, Love all the color

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  12. Hey Melody - I so enjoyed chatting with you at the show and catching up on our recent moves! Your show was lovely and it's always wonderful to see quilts in person, even though your photos are great. I think the first quilt of yours that I saw was the Summer one, with all the flowers. I remember being bowled over by it... The show was a good one and my husband and I really enjoyed Chattanooga - glad they're doing it next year. Take care and thanks! ;-D

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  13. Awesome, Melody! Congratulations! How many quilts did you have hanging? It looks quite a few.
    People still don't know about fusing? That was a surprise to me!

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  14. How wonderful for you! Always nice to be appreciated in person.

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  15. Wow, what a great exhibit Melody! Although I find it hard to believe that any quilter doesn't know your work, I'm sure there were a few folks hqppy to have discovered your very colorful corner of the world!!!!

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  16. I'm glad it was such a special experience for you and that you made so many new friends. You deserve to bask in the glory and have such joy. :-)

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  17. Hi! I am so glad that I found you again! WOW! What an exhibit! Your work is just beautiful...I think I say the same thing all the time, but it is beautiful. So glad to that you are doing well, meeting new friends and getting settled.

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