Next week I’ll turn in my entry for the Utah State Fair
Quilt Challenge. Last week we visited the Salt Lake County Fair where we saw half a
dozen quilts displaying this year’s challenge fabric: an orange tone-on-tone
chevron print. They were lovely designs, beautifully executed, and many sported
blue ribbons. I have to assume every one (and dozens more besides) will compete
with my entry next week. I may have a chance for a ribbon if my quilt is judged
in the Best Use of Color category. The other quilts used purple, green or teal
to contrast with the challenge fabric, making the orange a bit drab. I used tangerine,
lemon and lime to pull it in the other direction. If the judges don’t
appreciate that, at least I won’t mind having it on my wall. I’m reminded of a
Katherine Hepburn quote: “If you always do what interests you, at least one
person is pleased.”
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