Did you remember, the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee
ended in an 8-way tie? All 8 finalist could not be stumped and were declared
winners and each were awarded the $50,000 prize. When I saw this round’s
Material Maven’s challenge word, my immediate reaction was, “May I hear it used
in a sentence please?” Seven Maven quilters stepped up to the challenge and
stitched “teer” [sic] and “tare” [sic] in creative and unique ways – again. I
hope you tried to determine how the composite layout made any kind of sense
before you read these next sentences. Fact is, even after Alice [basking in
cool Michigan instead of down here in 100-degree Waco temperatures] posts these
notes, I may change MY perspective.
Here goes:
Only 7 quilts, actually two distinct themes, “teer” as in water from your eye
in sadness or in happiness, and “tare” as in, “Opps, ripped my britches, again.”
Top row: Carolyn and Kathy chose to illustrate both uses of
the word. Carolyn touched the point
beautifully, tears for those torn. Kathy, you can almost reach out and touch a
falling “teer” drop.
Second row:Both Judy and Alice chose to “tare” their fabrics. The
jean patch did give me a grin. A young lady [teenager] colleague I work with,
wears those jeans that, 50 years ago we would have been embarrassed to wear.
Today they sell for a premium price – with patches. Alice, clever way to use
your scraps from a current project in Michigan, without the benefit of the fabrics in Waco in your stash.
Third row: Nedra, you made me – almost – shed a happy “teer.” We
take our grandson to the zoo and he loves to feed the giraffe. I know how
important it is for us to make sure the species are protected, in zoos. But I
also wonder how the animals feel. Andrea, I wonder how many of us are wondering
what that e-mail said š.
Your quilt is so vivid I can just see someone chasing that shopping cart down a hill, in the
rain, and in today’s world, no one trying to help. Tricia. Great job turning a
photo into fabric.
Job well done – all.
Randy
