Every year, I have talked or dreamt about entering something in the County Fair. This was my first year actually doing it. Since I was going in, I may as well go all the way! If you entered 5 things, you could go to the fair for free! Free is good!
I was overwhelmed by how well I did. I never imagined. I secretly thought I MIGHT win a ribbon for my Minoru.
Here are my entries and the results....
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Minoru, in the outerwear lot --- Best of Show! I was floored. I think I may have cried.
Archer in Blouses / Tops lot -- First Place!
Vogue 8774 (my way) in Pants / Slacks lot -- First Place!
Swell in the knit head cover lot -- Third Place!
My Miette, (my first sweater ever!) in the knit sweater lot -- Third Place!
There were so many fine sewn and knit items entered. I was overwhelmed by the talent hidden in this town! One thing that came as a shock to me, was how excited I was to see the ribbons hanging on my things! I had no idea how much this type of validation would mean to me! I will definitely be entering again next year!!
and what is a Fair without a little fresh corn on the cob and a train ride??
Stay Happy
Keep Sewing
and if you can't sew
playing Thomas Train with your Grandson
is awesome too!
What a wonderful feeling to capture the "Big One". I have a few times and the great feeling has never left. Congratulations. .....Lydia (anon.)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lydia! It was a wonderful feeling!
DeleteAwesome and well deserved!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWow, congratulations!!!! That's a lot of ribbons!!! Well deserved.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kyle!
DeleteGreat job ! How fun to see your ribbons & know YOU did it !!
ReplyDeleteThank you MaryEllen!
DeleteCongratulations! Very well deserved prizes.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jean, certainly well appreciated prizes!
DeleteI love the clothes you make - so pretty and practical. You are really talented.
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen, I try to focus on making clothes that I will actually wear.
DeleteWhat fun to win all those ribbons! Just shows what you can do if you try.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carole! I had the added benefit that when I made each of those items, it never dawned on me that I might be making THE THING that I would enter in the fair! So, probably a lot less pressure on myself that way!
DeleteCongratulations on winning some fair ribbons. Your post caught my eye over at Vacuuming The Lawn and I came right over to see what you entered.
ReplyDeleteI was so proud of one of my ribbons that I kept it attached to the purse for a couple of weeks after the fair ended as I did my errands around town. I loved the conversations that resulted.
Love your jacket - I hope you enter items next year.
Thank you Kathy! I love all of your fair photos.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on many jobs well done!
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