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Quilt Contest Inspires Royal Oak Woman To Get Creative

Theresa Nielsen, of Royal Oak, has made it through the first round of judging in the Grand Central Terminal Centennial Quilt Challenge.

A Royal Oak  quilter is one of 30 finalists in the Grand Central Terminal (GCT) Centennial Quilt Challenge - a contest celebrating the 100th anniversary of the New York City terminal.

Theresa Nielsen's crazy quilt entry was judged on general appearance and design. Nielsen also had to write a short essay on her interpretation on the GCT theme.

Participants were asked to create unique artworks no larger than 36-inches by 36-inches.

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"My father was an engineer for the railroad," said Nielsen. "I love trains and I love being on trains."

Ladybug Shoppe owner Laura Harrison said she is blown away by Nielsen's quilt.

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"It's jaw-dropping," said Harrison, who ordered many of the charm embellishments Nielsen used on her entry. "I have a really good feeling about her chances of winning."

On Oct. 21, Nielsen will learn if her quilt is the winner of the $2,500 grand prize.

Winners & finalists will be exhibited in the New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex & Store at Grand Central Terminal for one year.


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