THE HAIKU-PATCHWORK QUILT CONTEST-PROJECT
hey mice
no pissing
on my old winter quilt!
on my old winter quilt!
--Issa
Although I am not a quilter myself, many of the patterns, their histories and artistry have intrigued me. Then I thought what a great contest and project-idea to create a haiku-patchwork quilt here at AP!
Posted below are 30 quilt-blocks selected for this contest-project. As entries to this contest please post haiku 17 syllables-or-less titled to the quilt-block by the designated number. Your haiku need not be drawn to the quilt-block pattern itself--It may also be written of anything relating to quilts, quilting or even simply containing the word "quilt."
Upon entering, your haiku along with your AP name will be posted to the quilt-block of your choosing. Once a quilt-block has been selected it is no longer available--If you feel to reserve a spot please do so by entering a post titled by your quilt-square choice. Though I'll do my best to keep up with posting, I am only available sporadically throughout the day and most evenings. Therefore, please review other entries to be certain the quilt-block has not been reserved.
THE CONTEST RULES:
1. Two-entry limit per-person/Genuine AP personality only please. If to reserve a spot, please only reserve ONE spot at a time in order to keep it fair for all members. 2. IMPORTANT--Three-lined haiku only--(No haiku-chains this contest...Sorry). No single line of your haiku should exceed 25-characters in length--(including spacing between words, "--'s," etc.) in order not to misalign formatting. 3. IMPORTANT--Please title your entry by the quilt-block number designated. You may edit your haiku title on your individual post following close of this contest, but it will be far easier for purposes of this contest if simply titled by the number designated. 4. Although you may post a background/image aside from the white background of this Contest-Page and the quilt-block to your entry, only your haiku will be posted to the quilt-block of your choosing below. 5. No bashing any other person by entry and/or commentary. 6. Be creative, be original and HAVE FUN!!! THE AWARDS-REWARDS:
TROPHY + 300 POINTS 
TROPHY + 200 POINTS 
TROPHY + 100 POINTS+ MANY
AWARDS-REWARDS!The quilt-blocks are posted below. Looking forward to the colorful, creative and unique entries you will be entering to the Haiku-Patchwork Quilt Contest-Project!
Jo
IMAGE CREDIT:
THE HAIKU-PATCHWORK QUILT:
 HAIKU #1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX on your quilt-- too soon this dawn light (by AndrewHide) | HAIKU #2 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX quilt crafted with love quintessential comfort for new addition (by Cutiepie) |  HAIKU #3 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Moist velvet petals pressed between satin fingers ripple on the dew (by Liquidmindforever) |  HAIKU #4 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX abortion hour lying across her womb - the eclipse quilt (by Lotus Of Lakshmi) |  HAIKU #5 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX spread butterfly wings land to sip summer nectar rests on natures quilt (by Mommyof2) |
| HAIKU #6 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX petals of the world each a pattern of their own stitched with uniqueness (by Mommyof2) |  HAIKU #7 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX trenchant tendencies |  HAIKU #8 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The maze of life. All tied together. In quilted blocks. (by Wingsofgold25) |  HAIKU #9 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Busy- needle and thread quilting bee (by Ronnica) |  HAIKU #10 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Lords abiding Light, Gathering His flock, He loves, Teaching them the Word. (by PassionsPromise) |
| HAIKU #11 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX winter sunrise on her embroidered quilt - mom's face (by Lotus Of Lakshmi) |  HAIKU #12 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX peace etched in pieces paved patio of Eden quilted and foretold (by Laura Lamarca) |  HAIKU #13 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX each and every stitch sewn with a story grandma's quilt (by Pollycheck) |  HAIKU #14 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX patchwork masterpiece tediously created by old sew and sew (by Billbard) |  HAIKU #15 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX a small swatch of this plus many swatches of that patchwork quilt begat (by Billbard) |
 HAIKU #16 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Feet tread upon floor, Cold seeps through stiff bones, a warm quilt awaits (by Shamanicmusings) |  HAIKU #17 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Wood-stove morning cuddled beneath Grandma's warm hand-made quilt (by DawnBaby) |  HAIKU #18 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX love in every stitch sewn every changing season. a blanket, a gift (by Poetesse) |  HAIKU #19 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX the last tulip -- my bedroom window sparkles with frost (by Emerald13) |  HAIKU #20 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX mum's warm feelings embroided on fifteen tog quilt (by Mina Nagi) |
| HAIKU #21 (Dedicated to LilacThoughts) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX a faithful friend~ quilted warmth and comfort bearing lilac thoughts (by Haiku-bless-you) |  HAIKU #22 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Wrapped in your embrace I feel a warm coziness found in a worn quilt. (by Countrihart) |  HAIKU #23 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX bird of paradise bearing souls of men to earth quiver-fulls of joy (by Mirthyl) |  HAIKU #24 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX bountiful blessings fill many small cups with joy- disappoint big pot (by Mirthyl) |  HAIKU #25 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Touching fingertips creating togetherness flying higher still (by Peteskid) |
 HAIKU #26 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |  HAIKU #27 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX woven with love lives sewn upon layers memories remain (by SpeakingUp4Kids) |  HAIKU #28 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX moth-eaten quilt... on each speck of star I make a wish (by Bengalibelle) |  HAIKU #29 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX a cat sleeps between light and shadows the patchwork quilt (by Azure85) |  HAIKU #30 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Poetry softly Soothing my soul, singing praise To the word weaver. (by ShadyWilbury) |
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 21, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 27 people
- Final notes: Thank you all for the wonderful entries to this contest. I really was impressed by the diversity of haiku drawn to these quilt-blocks ranging from some of the most sentimental to the most fun and everything in-between--Much as the patches of quilt-scrap fabrics. The haiku-quilt posted to this page was but a draft for the completed quilt which may be viewed at the following post:
http://allpoetry.com/column/2338702.
Each stitched-word of your haiku created this quilt-masterpiece!
The Gold, Silver and Bronze Trophy winners are as follows with HM awards-rewards to the remainder of entries in no particular order:
G--"HAIKU #11/WINTER SUNRISE" BY LOTUS OF LAKSHMI
S--"HAIKU #1" BY ANDREWHIDE
B--"HAIKU #29" BY AZURE85
Thank you all again for these entries. The contest was a lot of fun and I will be featuring other such contests again soon!
Jo
Contest Winners
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winter sunrise on her embroidered quilt -• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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on your quilt-- too soon• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Poetry softly Soothing my soul, singing praise• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by elemental angel 8 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 15 4:37 PM 2007. In Contest, Haiku, Patchwork of life, Thoughts, Weird
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Moist velvet petals
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patchwork mastepiece
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The maze of life.
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abortion hour
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bountiful blessings
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Feet tread upon floor,
Cold seeps through stiff bones,• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3511188, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Gold trophy winner
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Bronze trophy winner
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This is a great contest idea...glad to be a part of it & be able to do it justice
Thanks for the inspiration, I hope you enjoy your contest 
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what a fabulous idea ...
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Ah...trust you to come up with the most innovative themes! Would love to enter, but can see most of the spots are filled already...!
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WOW! Quilting is something that has fascinated me as well. It is great to see a contest from you on it :-) Thank you for hosting!
Charishma
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What a wonderfully creative idea for a contest! Your contest ROCK!
Dennis
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This is so pretty, Jo. What a marvelous idea-it is wonderful to read each haiku.
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Hey Jo..this is a wonderful contest idea.
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Excellent Idea
What a wonderful Idea for Contest. brought back so many memories. I remember watching My Mother sitting at her Quilting Frame creating patterns out of her head and it was amazing how soon they became a full size Quilt, some of these patterns reminded me so much of Her, I wish you good luck with your contest. Thanks for allowing mw to be a part of it. -
Thank you for the bronze, and this was the coolest contest I have ever seen. What a beautiful quilt was created!
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Congtaulations to all the winners and thank you Jo for hosting such a lovely and cosy contest
mina
PS: Thanx for the points and HM
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WOW! Unbelievable Thank you so much for the GOLD and the HM!! This makes my day so happy(today is Saraswati puja for us - on this day we worship the Goddess of knowledge and ask for Her blessings. It's delightful to come first in your contest for it makes me feel more close to Her than ever...)
A big hug once again,
Charishma
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thank you Jo .. congratulations on a lovely contest and congratulations to Charisma, Andrew and Azure .. >>> Gina
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This was the best contest I've seen in a while. I loved all the pictures, and the writes were great to read.
Jen
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