I just found out two very exciting pieces of news today, and forgive me if I can’t help but put them out there for all the world to see!
Excitement #1 – Colorful Chevrons Takes 3rd at Paducah!
Thanks to my friend Linda H. for sending me this phone pic. She just happens to be there covering the story for AQ magazine and was able to show me the good news. The funny thing is, I couldn’t remember when QuiltWeek started and had my dates confused. I was thinking I wouldn’t hear anything about it until at least next week!
Colorful Chevrons won 3rd place in the Large Wall Quilts – Modern category.
Click here for a list of all the winners.
Excitement #2 – I’ve Been Nominated for Teacher of the Year!
I’ve been nominated for 2014 Teacher of The Year, presented by the International Association of Creative Arts Professionals. Although I didn’t win, I’m in total agreement with who was chosen. In fact, after reading the email announcing the 8 nominees and the winner, I’m completely awed and humbled to be among those who made the final list.
No, I’m not going to spill the beans and spoil any surprises yet. The winner and all of the finalists will be given coverage in the Spring Issue of The Professional Quilter, and it will be up to any of them if they want to announce it publicly first. š
My cup truly runneth over….
Christa Quilts 
I’m so happy for you, Christa! That’s wonderful news.Congratulations!
Christa, congrats on both of your great happenings, I know that it’s very hard to win at Paducah, and do you only teach at Quiltique, or is there somewhere else also?
Thanks! I’m starting with Quiltique in May, then plan to start traveling more to teach in 2015 š I’m also teaching for the DQN guild at the annual retreat in September. That’s going to be fun!
Congratulations! Two well-deserved honors.
Congratulations Christa! Well deserved!!!
Congratulations and Congratulations. I am happy for you.
Congratulations Christa. So exciting!!!
That’s so great Christa! You’re goin’ places. : )
That is great Christa~ Congratulations to you for all your hard work. It is exciting to see what you have done.
Wonderful news Christa. Colorful Chevrons has been a real winner for you from the beginning. I think you are a great teacher and I have only read your blogs. I sure hope your success continues and I also like shopping at your Amazon store.
Congrats Christa! Not a bad year so far!
Congratulations and thanks for being more wrapped up in your love of quilting than awards….Keep doing that and you’ll keep getting them!
Congratulations, Christa! I’m so happy for you ā you deserve it all! š
Congratulations on both accomplishments!!
Congratulations Christa – I’m so happy for you!!
Awesome and congratulations!
Awesome! Congrats. š
So happy for you….congratulations on both accomplishments….
wow, a huge congratulations. thanks for sharing with us all.
Congrats.
Awesome! Congratulations!
Congratulations on both of your awards! What an achievement! I have a friend who won a blue ribbon in her category at Paducah and I am over-the-moon excited for you both!!
Tell her congrats – that’s fantastic! I can’t wait to get my show book with pictures of all the winners!
So happy for you!!!!!! And well deserved. Blessings and hugs…………………
Congratulations, Christa!
Congratulations Christa! So excited for you.
congratulations.
Way cool for you! This fantastic :o) congrats!!! I ‘ve been getting your email newsletter for awhile and have to say they have good taste lol! :0)
Congratulations Christa!! It’s nice to wake up, read e-mail and hear good news!! You work so hard, are creative and inspirational. Yay!!
How big can I say “AWESOME” So happy for you – so so happy. š Congrats! Thrilled that I have been able to learn from you, and glad you’re getting recognition for all you do.
Wonderful news! Congratulations, Christa!
Kudos Christa! So well deserved!!! I am privileged to follow you on this most tremendous journey you are taking.
Congratulations and thank you for sharing so much with us in so many ways!
Congratulations – your quilt is beautiful!!
fantastic! Accolades you richly deserve, lady.
Congratulations on your win at Paducah!
You are an inspiration to us all! Congrats!
Congratulations, you deserve it! I still don’t know where you get all of your energy! You’ve got so many balls in the air and you’ve got great balance! Lol š
Life is good
Congratulations on all the wonderful news!!! What an exciting and accomplishing year you have had! Awesome!
I am so completely happy for you! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!
Congratulations on two big deal accomplishments!
Wow – so excited for you on both counts!
Congratulations Christa! Sew happy for you!
Congratulations, Christa, on your Paducah win and your nomination! You certainly deserve all that recognition!
I’m always thrilled for you, no matter what you are nominated for or win. You have so much energy and alwYs seem so excited about each and every thing that to me you are a winner no Mayer what. I know you will keep up the good work!
Congratulations, twice over! A third at Paducah is nothing to sneeze at. To be nominated in a category with others we admire is a lovely win all by itself.
Congratulations on the quilt ribbon and on the nomination!!!
You go girl!!!!!!!
That’s so wonderful congratulations!!
congratulations. I love reading how you have blossomed into a great quilter. Hopefully I will feel confident enough to quilt more. You/re inspiring