You know, I'm fairly used to being rejected. My chosen career (theatre) and my chosen hobby (crafting) are both full of rejection. It's just part of the biz and normally I just let it roll off my back. But, I have to admit to being very, very sad about a rejection I received yesterday. I made this quilt:
(here's a close up detail...)
for The Journal Quilt Project, which was juried this year. I really love the quilt, so I'm feeling sad about being rejected. Ah, well. The good news is that it means I can post it here on my blog! So, that's at least something! And I'm happy to have it hanging around the house, so there's another good thing!
Sigh.
In brighter, happier news, here is today's Sultane layout!
This one uses both the Art Quarelle collection (the blue paper) and the Nos Unis Luxe (red/orange vellum) collection.
I love that quilt! It's their loss really, not yours.
Posted by: Leilani | August 19, 2008 at 03:22 AM
That stinks- this quilt is so amazing- it is breathtaking- you should send it to Stampington Publications- I'm sure they will love it to peaces! Huge hugs
Posted by: Nat | August 19, 2008 at 03:28 AM
omg Julie, your quilt is absolutely stunning. Their loss most definately.
Posted by: sue brown | August 19, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Sos sorry you've been rejected!!
Really love that quilt, you did an amazing job!!
Jacqueline
Posted by: Jacqueline80 | August 19, 2008 at 07:47 AM
The quilt is STUNNING. A true work of art. Congrats to you for just completing such an amazing quilt!
LOVING the pb team photo. MUST have a copy of that. Except you need to put yourself in there! I took a few pics of you so I'll email them along tonight :)
Posted by: Alexis | August 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Sorry for the quilt rejection Julie, but you do get to keep it and I'm so glad that you got to show us the beautiful design! I can't wait to see your PBS spots (keep us posted on any dates and times that you will be on). More doodling for all of us...thanks for sharing your craft!
Posted by: Sue Clarke | August 19, 2008 at 10:16 AM
It is a beautiful quilt. No rejection here!
Posted by: Susan Beth Breuner | August 19, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Hey you! Chin up! It's really a spactacular quilt and I love it! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Posted by: Deb Wisker | August 19, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Rejection sucks, doesn't it! But it is their loss because your quilt is a piece of artwork!
Lovely
Posted by: staceymichu | August 19, 2008 at 05:58 PM
The quilt is stunning! And as you said, now you can post it and enjoy it at home!!
Love the layout too! Fun!
Posted by: Colleen | August 19, 2008 at 07:08 PM
That quilt is certainly a piece of art - it's beautiful as is the sentiment of it.
Posted by: Linda | August 19, 2008 at 09:55 PM
that quilt is amazing so is the layout...rejection, my butt!
Posted by: Lily | August 20, 2008 at 12:22 AM
what an amazing piece! very powerful and dimensional.
Posted by: Karen Bowers | August 23, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Are you kidding me-- who would reject THAT!?!?! That quilt is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. You never cease to just blow me away, Julie-- I'm glad that you get to keep it to enjoy and the people who love you will truly appreciate it.
Posted by: Kira | August 23, 2008 at 08:33 PM