Monday, July 21, 2008

RIBBON WINNERS AT KANE COUNTY FAIR

I had entered 18 craft and needlework projects in the Kane County Fair this year, but only completed 15 in time. In fact, I was sewing the strips together for the afghan on the way to the fairgrounds on Tuesday, and crocheting a temporary edging for the top and bottom as well. I finished a few miles from the fair site. Here are pictures of the finished entries with their corresponding ribbons (all items won something):
Tam A (see February 11 entry below):

Tie-Dye t-shirt (this year's project done at the Library):
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Welcome Door hanging--plastic canvas Craft Group project:


Pineapple Afghan from 50 Sensational Crochet Afghans and Throws


Closeup of pattern


Christmas ornament--quilled angel from Quill-a-Way Christmas leaflet:


Magnetic Fridgie--Shoo Fly quilt block:


Beaded Snowflake Earrings from All Info about Jewelrymaking:


String Art Greeting Card:


Knit Vest--Rick Mandragon's Bias Knit Vest pattern (Knitting Universe):
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Christmas ornament--Bargello needlepoint


Christmas ornament--beaded from Mill Hill kit:


Needlepoint picture--"counted canvas" from Cross Stitcher, June, 2006:


Christmas wall hanging:


Christmas ornament--crocheted snowflake:


Christmas ornament--cross stitch patchwork heart:

FINALLY CAST ON FOR SOS08

I finally cast on for my first Summer of Socks '08 project on Sunday night. My original plan was to use 2 circulars, but one of them is currently in use for a baby sweater. I had a set of 5 size 0's double pointed, so I'm using them. I am finding I like 5 easier than 4. The pattern is Yarn Harlot's basic sock pattern and the yarn is Lion Brand's Magic Stripes "Denim Stripe"