The main focus of “The Sprinter” was supposed to be speed. But while quilting, the quilt “took over”, making me feel that there was so much more involved in this topic. I’m not a sprinter, I’m a runner. I run for different reasons – out of habit, to sort my thoughts, to elaborate on ideas, to tackle problems, to calm down, to experience physical exhaustion. I leave a lot of things behind, find a new perspective on things, can determine goals more clearly. To me running is freedom, allows me to break free from the stress and restrictions of everyday life!
| Award | Category | Contest | City, Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd place | Wall Quilts – Pictorial – Masters | SA International Quilt Festival | Gauteng, South Africa | 2019 |
| 1st place | Small Wall Quilts – Quilter’s Choice | AQS Paducah Spring | Paducah, KY, USA | 2019 |
| Judge’s Choice | Wall Quilts – Appliqué | Quilt Odyssey | Hershey, PA, USA | 2018 |
| Best Quilt from Outside the USA Exceptional Merit | Vermont Quilt Festival | Manchester, VT, USA | 2018 | |
| Honorable Mention | Minnesota Quilt Show | St. Cloud, MN, USA | 2018 | |
| NACQJ award | UQSM | Salt Lake City, UT, USA | 2018 | |
| 2nd place | Art/Innovative | IHQS | Bloomington, IN, USA | 2018 |
| 2nd place | Innovative | Road to California | Ontario, CA, USA | 2018 |
| 1st place | Innovative | PIQF | Santa Clara, CA, USA | 2017 |
| 1st place | Wallhanging Pictorial | MQX Midwest | Springfield, IL, USA | 2017 |
| 1st place | The Quilters’ Guild Challenge “Free” | Festival of Quilts | Birmingham, UK | 2017 |