Celebrating Crochet at the County Fair 2012
/Q: What is sweeter than winning ribbons at the county fair?
A: Seeing your students win ribbons at the fair! This week I've had the joy of seeing several of my crochet students - ranging in age from 8 to 48 win awards at our local fair. Through the process of this local competition I have seen improvement in my students as well as my own work, as we strive to learn from our mistakes as well as our victories from year to year. In selecting the winners, the judges carefully scrutinize each piece looking for evenness of stitches, color & yarn appropriateness, level of difficulty and how well the loose ends are tucked and hidden away. Even one loose thread can make the difference between a blue ribbon and a grand champion. Detail is the name of the game.
If you've never participated in your local county or state fair, I would encourage you to get involved. You will meet some wonderful volunteers, and get to see firsthand some truly spectacular needlework of all genres. You may even take home a ribbon or two as well! See you at the fair!
My neighbor's bealutiful Aran Poncho and her blue ribbon! Yeah Lynda!
My daughter's original design leg warmers...
An original MP3 carrier by another young student. Good job Lela!
A blue ribbon for Airyanne's basket weave scarf! Excellent!
Proud Mama Moment: Becky takes a champion ribbon for her lovely doily...