Friday, June 8, 2012

Cover girl! Not me, but my mom!!!

Photo courtesy of Quiltmaker


A lot of you don't know that my mom and I started out on our quilting adventure together.  She loves to design, and she is wonderful at it.  She makes beautiful quilts with her own designs that you just want to make.  That is what I thought when she showed me her original "Flea Market Flowers" quilt.  I have dibs on the original one... Anyway, I have been trying to get my mom to get out of her comfort zone of just showing a few friends and me her quilts, so she submitted this design to Quiltmaker and she was pleasantly surprised to have it accepted. She designed it, pieced it, quilted it and did a beautiful job.  She was nervous though, and didn't hear back once it was sent off, the waiting game started and she started to worry that they didn't like the quilt. Well, I was at dinner one night and my mom called me and told me she was sent two copies of the magazine and HOLY COW - she was the cover!! I have never been more happy and so excited for my mom.  She worked so hard on this quilt and what a reward to be the cover girl on her first magazine quilt submission.

Photo courtesy of Quiltmaker
Isn't this quilt beautiful?  I love it so much!  I couldn't be prouder of my mom.
Photo courtesy of Quiltmaker
 Because this quilt is so great, Quiltmaker has a limited amount of kits available here.  You can get your own copy of the magazine here.  Now, I just have to finish convincing my mom to start up a blog so she can share her talents with the rest of us.  Oh, and I need to convince her that the computer is not her enemy... Love ya Mom!

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33 comments:

  1. Linda June 8, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Congrats to your mom!!!! That is soooo awesome!!!!! You girls are a talented duo!!!

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  2. MarveLes Art StudiosJune 8, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    What a blessing! And sweet, gorgeous and most beautiful quilt! Congrats to your mom!

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  3. tubilinha tiacarminhaJune 8, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Parabéns para sua mãe!Boba seria a editora se não a colocasse na capa,afinal de contas obra de arte só na capa.Beijo.

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  4. Rina MasonJune 8, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Congratualtions to your mom! I just received my issue and the cover really pops thanks to her quilt. Love it!

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  5. Auntie PamiJune 8, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I LOVE this, especially since it your Mom's. I'll add it to the list...

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  6. ShannaJune 8, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    That's wonderful!!! Congratulations to your mom!! It's just beautiful and I love the colors!

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  7. Marilyn PopplewellJune 8, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. I'll have to pick up a copy of Quiltmaker. Tell your Mom, GREAT JOB!!
    Blessings.

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  8. CourtneysewsJune 8, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Wow! Wow! so pretty! I Just love it. Congrats!

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  9. BeckyJune 8, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    You have reason to be proud! How very fun and exciting!!! Congratulations to her!

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  10. Melissa CorryJune 8, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Big huge congrats to your Mom!!! Love the quilt, it is so bright and fun :) And I totally agree, that waiting game is a kiler :)

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  11. AnonymousJune 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Congrats to your Mom. It is a beautiful quilt.

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  12. Sandy DJune 8, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Since your Mom does not have her own Blog tell her Congrats.

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  13. Jill T.June 8, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    That's darling, love the flowers. Us mom's ROCK! And we can put on our big girl panties and learn the computer. You go Mom!

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  14. Kati from Kati's QuiltingJune 8, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Judi, now we know where your talent comes from! Beautiful, gorgeous, fantastic quilt! Love the colors!

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  15. Linda LeeJune 8, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    When the magazine arrived my first thought was that I need to make it for my granddaughter! Thank your Mom for the awesome quilt pattern!

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  16. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonJune 8, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Congrats to Mom!!! I knew all that talent of yours had to come from someplace.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  17. LindaJune 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Yes, it is beautiful! Your mom should be so proud of herself! What an honor!

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  18. QuiltjaneJune 8, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Congratulations. You are one talented family. I think your mum should start her own blog and share her wonderful quilts. What a beautiful skill to share between mother and daughter.

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  19. Marcia W.June 8, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Congratulations to your Mom. I look forward to seeing the quilt cover!

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  20. Donna S.June 8, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    Yessirree that sure is beautiful!! Congrats to Mom.

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  21. MariQuiltsJune 8, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    How wonderful...congrats to your Mom. It's a beautiful quilt.

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  22. reganJune 8, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Congrats to your Mom! That quilt is awesome!

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  23. KasiaJune 8, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Wow, indeed your mom's quilt is gorgeous, what a talented family!!

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  24. MiriamJune 8, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Congratulations to your Mum!!

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  25. dream quilt createJune 9, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Congratulations Gayla! I want to see more of your designs, you may have to get one of your daughters to blog for you :)

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  26. MicheleJune 9, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    That is totally awesome and congratulations to her. It gives us all hope that someday we could be so lucky.

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  27. Nielsen Family NewsJune 9, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Complete amazing-ness!!! Yea Mom! Thanks for sharing Judi- it is so great to hear of all these successes! I am astounded at all that family talent!

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  28. Laura TJune 9, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    What a fun quilt! Love the fabric line she used. Congrats to your mom! Would love to see her start a blog:)
    LauraT

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  29. JennyJune 9, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    That is beautiful! The flowers are darling!

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  30. AimeeJune 9, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful :) Congrats to your mom!

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  31. AlyssaJune 11, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    Congrats to your mom. You and your mom are like dynamic duo.Very creative and skillful. That featured quilt is the prettiest quilt I've seen today-colorful and charming. :)

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  32. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    What a beautiful quilt design. I love the name and the way she layered the flower petals. It's beautiful. Congrats to your Mom.

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  33. BarbJune 11, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    YEA!! for your mom!!!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment here. I appreciate all of your sweet comments and I love to read them. Sadly, I don't always get back to everyone. If you have a specific question, please email me directly at judi (at) greenfairyquilts (dot) com