Very exciting news this week! My Princess Diana artquilt was selected by Cherrywood Fabrics to be a finalist in their challenge. FYI: We had a selected group of various pink/white fabrics to create our piece focusing on the theme of Princess Diana. I added some sage/darker greens for accent in the corners and the leaves which was allowed. Using their beautiful white fabric, I was able to soak it in bubblejet, dry, and print various images of Diana at work helping others. Since my focus was on how she inspired others (like me) to help where and when needed, I created a mask out of the darkest pink and swirled the corded ties around the face of the piece (How many masks did I make during this pandemic? I lost count at 150). Heavily beaded to pick up on the glamour of Diana, there is also a dimensional center beaded rose in the right corner. Using the lightest pink fabric, I overdyed it with Darma’s Fushia Dye to create a unique batik look for the petals. I’m excited to see where it goes from here! We all find out towards the end of February, which of the selections are the big winners but I personally feel that I’ve already won by just being selected. The quilt will be on tour for a year and photographed for their book. Awesome!!!  Cherrywood, you’re the best!!! What a great opportunity for a quilt artist. Thanks!!!