tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post4086035121321341706..comments2024-03-14T01:06:11.283-07:00Comments on traceyjay quilts: all quilters welcome.Tracey Jacobsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15496520043332895745noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-57769143919426373762013-03-30T06:26:39.309-07:002013-03-30T06:26:39.309-07:00I seem to have missed all the blogging about the j...I seem to have missed all the blogging about the judging at Quilt Con but having explored a bit this morning - the judges' comments I've read are rude, make little sense and certainly aren't constructive in order to hep the entrants "grow" as quilters. I'd also not seen that new definition of "modern" and feel that it is extremely narrow and will stifle Bouts Choisishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430596259440499206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-27452889640098975972013-03-20T18:49:33.054-07:002013-03-20T18:49:33.054-07:00AMEN SISTA!!AMEN SISTA!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208172085942504234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-30468747497809906282013-03-17T16:27:26.270-07:002013-03-17T16:27:26.270-07:00Just saw your post and I agree. When there are su...Just saw your post and I agree. When there are such defined rules, it doesn't allow full creativity to take place. Good gravy, Mabel, who would want to be part of a group that does that? If you don't fit "in the box", you're excluded. Just wrong in my opinion.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883010420281281809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-28545203221971732842013-03-17T08:10:25.858-07:002013-03-17T08:10:25.858-07:00It's funny...I follow the blog of the individu...It's funny...I follow the blog of the individual you speak of here you are blogging about her. You're right - it's a small community. I too was offended by the judges comments. While her 2nd quilt was not to my personal taste, I truly appreciated all the effort & love she put into it. But the 1st one that was applique? I just don't understand the intent of the judges. I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-24088215650298878442013-03-15T13:42:21.127-07:002013-03-15T13:42:21.127-07:00Super sad that one of my most FAVORITE quilts wasn...Super sad that one of my most FAVORITE quilts wasn't received well. I saw Angela's applique quilt quite a few times on Intstagram AND in blogs over the weekend with quotes like "finally seeing this in person..and it is even more incredible". I am sooo disappointed for her. Such harsh criticism. Quilting and art is so subjective and I just don't see the objectivity in Heidi Grohshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037618884442987553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-3055678828155470642013-03-15T07:06:57.887-07:002013-03-15T07:06:57.887-07:00Thanks so much to adding to the conversation. I ju...Thanks so much to adding to the conversation. I just hope it gets back to the organizers so they can learn from us and make a better judged show next time around.<br /><br />I went to QC and personally loved every quilt that was there for one reason or another. <br /><br />Seems to me part of the definition of modern quilting when I first "joined" was that the MQG was not going to ChristaQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15499045280686831181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-65598825026810412292013-03-13T19:48:04.537-07:002013-03-13T19:48:04.537-07:00amen!amen!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675040289840875323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-24795954590747795032013-03-12T17:45:19.393-07:002013-03-12T17:45:19.393-07:00I'm out too.I don't need to be a part of a...I'm out too.I don't need to be a part of an organized national/international group to make quilts. I'm fine with inviting over my friends when I can to sew. I don't want to be a part of a national group where we have to have budgets and committees and a leadership just to make stuff. Great post. :)pinksuedeshoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002905706141198125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-51174603440606093582013-03-12T17:01:22.122-07:002013-03-12T17:01:22.122-07:00I normally read blogs and rarely comment...but thi...I normally read blogs and rarely comment...but this one just pulled me right in.<br /><br />One of the regular blogs I read is from a "modern" quilter in Alberta. Have you ever looked at a quilt and just had to gasp over the beauty of it? This gal is one of those quilters and her quilt as well was turned down. I was gobsmacked to say the least. <br /><br />It's these things that Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02973917244686254154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-52175182710005991292013-03-12T16:18:20.235-07:002013-03-12T16:18:20.235-07:00Tracey you are a good friend and I hate that your ...Tracey you are a good friend and I hate that your friend felt defeated. I know an award wining quilter who shares her judges comments and it is amazing how varied they can be. That being said I looked up the qualifications of the judges at Quiltcon and could not find that either are certified judges. If Quiltcon plans to enter the big show world, hand out ribbons and awards it should evaluate theCandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687872503315788524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-41729949965398172302013-03-12T16:18:05.201-07:002013-03-12T16:18:05.201-07:00Tracey you are a good friend and I hate that your ...Tracey you are a good friend and I hate that your friend felt defeated. I know an award wining quilter who shares her judges comments and it is amazing how varied they can be. That being said I looked up the qualifications of the judges at Quiltcon and could not find that either are certified judges. If Quiltcon plans to enter the big show world, hand out ribbons and awards it should evaluate theCandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687872503315788524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-77608828691706572722013-03-12T15:26:06.687-07:002013-03-12T15:26:06.687-07:00Thanks! I appreciate the comparison of definition...Thanks! I appreciate the comparison of definitions. I have felt something was a little off and now I understand it more. I always thought Modern quilting was not about judging each other but respecting each others creativity. I also wrote about my own judging experiences and posted the comments I received. Feel free to stop by and check it out. http://cyarnell.blogspot.com/2013/03/Lucky Duck Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968961207550409189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-78320575871549124992013-03-12T09:14:18.720-07:002013-03-12T09:14:18.720-07:00way to go, tracey!!!! we're all just wanting t...way to go, tracey!!!! we're all just wanting to have fun & enjoy the uniqueness of our craft :) i was reminded of sally field standing on her soap box in norma rae :) have an awesome day!pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354453247195451284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-67420796074359277652013-03-12T08:36:38.584-07:002013-03-12T08:36:38.584-07:00I am the newly elected President of a guild and ou...I am the newly elected President of a guild and our group is a amazing group of talented women ranging in age from their 20s-80s. the quilts they share are "modern", traditional, art quilts, applique, and range from complicated construction to simple blocks all are appreciated and it is wonderful. that being said we do have a few QUILT POLICE who focus on perfect points instead of Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602848022515109059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-34907628720946184482013-03-12T07:41:58.780-07:002013-03-12T07:41:58.780-07:00When I looked through the many blog posts and pict...When I looked through the many blog posts and pictures about Quilt Con, I got a different idea about the attitudes there than what your friend got from the judging. Everyone seemed so awed by the quilts on display. I'm sad that she experienced the harsh judging, but so relieved that she knows she is talented and will keep quilting. Thanks for sharing.Francinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00590034930494766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-56698435995827673632013-03-12T02:58:50.393-07:002013-03-12T02:58:50.393-07:00What a wonderfully written post! I got back into ...What a wonderfully written post! I got back into quilting in the last few years after a 10+ year hiatus, during which time the online quilting community has hugely blossomed. I find myself captivated and scared. Amazed and impressed and so inspired by what others are making, yet daunted by what seems to be such strident views on what constitutes modern quilting. I have to keep reminding Siobhánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664728276490470180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-66418973379168974132013-03-11T22:49:07.154-07:002013-03-11T22:49:07.154-07:00Piling on to say I agree and am equally flustered ...Piling on to say I agree and am equally flustered by such a pigeonholed definition of the modern quilt movement. Personally I've always thought of "modern quilting" as less the aesthetic of what the quilts look like - tho for sure there's a difference between traditional fabric and modern fabric... But I think of it more defined by who is making the quilts, how the quilts are karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06895266787138113755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-72031955227668268042013-03-11T21:41:42.549-07:002013-03-11T21:41:42.549-07:00Thanks for posting this Tracey, it has been an int...Thanks for posting this Tracey, it has been an interesting read. I didn't realise that the definition of 'modern' had got so narrow, it makes me wonder if 'modern' will look dated in a few years time!?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977058023840858406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-46817756936535329992013-03-11T17:15:05.587-07:002013-03-11T17:15:05.587-07:00Several things have caused our little fledgling MQ...Several things have caused our little fledgling MQG to fold, I think this put the tin lid on it!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-69911678578556756402013-03-11T16:55:21.865-07:002013-03-11T16:55:21.865-07:00It seems to me that judges in a quilt show should ...It seems to me that judges in a quilt show should put aside their own personal preferences and judge each quilt with an unbiased eye. When I go to the AQS shows, I may not "like" a winning quilt, but I can usually see the skill of technique that caused the judges to choose it. And yes, criticism should always be constructive. Otherwise, it's just something that should be kept to Sarah Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393284767325742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-4899952558722676912013-03-11T13:30:20.229-07:002013-03-11T13:30:20.229-07:00Well posted - my main problem isn't that criti...Well posted - my main problem isn't that criticism was offered but that it didn't seem to be constructive (which is um, the whole point of criticism?) and seemed a bit unprofessional/inappropriate. I think part of the problem is that no matter who the jurors are, the selection is usually indicative of their taste and many of us might not agree (this would be the case even if there were amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042196441402705907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-89272275754119577402013-03-11T12:45:12.020-07:002013-03-11T12:45:12.020-07:00As a perennial outsider myself, an occasional fora...As a perennial outsider myself, an occasional foray into opinions is interesting. I have no valuable insights because I come from the Zelda Rubinstein school of "All Are Welcome." Live and let live. Thanks for the heads up.<br /><br />I won a ribbon in a different art form. Every aspect of the show was quite professional. Perhaps that is part of the problem here. They're just MuleHillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079183769612739553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-42962393270022280732013-03-11T11:12:04.013-07:002013-03-11T11:12:04.013-07:00I am like you Tracy. I am usually preoccupied with...I am like you Tracy. I am usually preoccupied with other things (life and quilting wise) to partake in a lot events that happen online. tis to the point that I miss out on a lot of the cool things that go on too. <br /><br />I did read Angela's post and I also commented as well. I too was a bit taken back that a few others and Angela received negative feed back from the judges. It totally Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084965242094367578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-15482376790698265462013-03-11T11:08:05.917-07:002013-03-11T11:08:05.917-07:00Great post! The winners I saw come from QuiltCon ...Great post! The winners I saw come from QuiltCon did not wow me in the least. No offense to the creators of these quilts but they're not my style and frankly I think that has a lot to do with quilt judging no matter the category. <br /><br />If they had specific types of quilts they were looking for they should've said so up front rather than accepting entries that had nothing to do audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01903623651580639796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362488232004471412.post-39091585731440941382013-03-11T10:57:27.921-07:002013-03-11T10:57:27.921-07:00Great post...thanks for sharing. I have really st...Great post...thanks for sharing. I have really struggled with this idea since hearing how "Modern quilting" is defined by the MQG at QuiltCon. In my opinion, it is too narrow of a definition. I'm just going to continue to make what I love...to heck with the definition! Guess I am not a modern quilter and I guess I am also okay with that!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11761405167941891260noreply@blogger.com