Monday, August 18, 2014

County Fair

The County Fair was different this year -- like it was only half there. Fewer entries, fewer vendors, fewer animals...you get the idea. The database with previous exhibitor names and addresses was either lost or ignored, so nobody got a postcard reminder of the fair dates and entry times. The Fair was also held earlier than usual, by about a week. Apparently, the people in charge of the exhibitor areas (not animal exhibits) are not the people who have been in charge for the last fifteen years. Those people decided to retire. They apparently either didn't train the new bunch, or the newbies decided they had better ideas. (Nah, I don't think they were really better ideas.) There were no comment cards this year, either. I miss those! It's always good to know where someone thinks your work needs improvement.
Anyway, I entered ten items and received three second place red ribbons:
Konoir edging, Original pattern ornament, Morgan Mouse Bookmarks
and seven first place blue ribbons. 
Renulek's Spring Doily, Original Pattern Doily, Halloween Card, Flowergirl Headband, Time & Again Earrings
Baby Afghan

The little crocheted stuffed animals I made from  the book Edward's Menagerie (#edwardsmenagerie) also got a Judge's Choice ribbon.




Edward's Menagerie Elephant, Zebra, Rhino, and Hippo
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14 comments:

  1. muskaanAugust 18, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Congratulations ! That is quite a haul of blue and red ribbons :-)
    Beautiful tatting.

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  2. Tally TattyAugust 18, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    The organisers may have been new, but they still could recognise quality and beauty when they saw it!
    Many congratulations!

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  3. Jane EborallAugust 18, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Congratulations - well deserved too.

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  4. God's KidAugust 18, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Everything looks fabulous!!! Congratulations!!! :)

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  5. Kathy NiklewiczAugust 18, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    Yes!!!! A fabulous representation of tatting, and also crochet. Love those cute animals! Your name should be familiar to Fair visitors and judges by now! Sounds like the newbies need some guidance. Hope they get their act together before next year!

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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  6. lindaAugust 18, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    Great work as usual. Love your tatting

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  7. Jane McLellanAugust 19, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    Congratulations on all your ribbons! But what a shame the fair was less well organised than usual. I'd miss comments too. For those that don't win ribbons, comments are the whole point! I hope the new organizers learnt something and next year will be better.

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  8. UnknownAugust 19, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    I think fairs all over are making the same downsizing decisions. Unfortunately.
    Your tatting and crocheting is amazing.
    I enjoyed it. Bye, Robin

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  9. LeliaAugust 19, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Congrats on your awards. All well deserved.

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  10. Mrs. FinkAugust 20, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Wow! Congratulations on all your success! Everything looks great! :)

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  11. FoxOctober 9, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Hi Marty,
    Thank you for your comments today on tat-ology. I entered the Fair last year and this because I so admired your courage AND your successes when you engaged with your own events. You are my Fair hero! I would never have had the chutzpah, had I not followed you blog! Merci beaucoup!
    Fox : )

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  12. Madtatter80January 23, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Congratulation! All items are beautiful and well made! I like what you did with the mice tails that;s a cute idea too!

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  13. tattrldyJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Great job on all your entries! Love those animals :-) I like what you did with Morgan's tail - Nice! Congratulations.

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  14. cineApril 2, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    Congratulations for all your work. I really love all the tatting you make. Specially the jewels, you found a useful purpose for art that is a little bit forgotten

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