If you read my post on
August 6th, you know I entered two items
in the county fair - a first for me. I honestly had no expectations of
earning ribbons. (My eldest son told me he thinks I was the only one
that thought so. He's sweet.)
We attended the Clackamas County Fair on
Saturday, August 16th, and I found my purse.
Then, I found my stocking.
Needless
to say, I was happily surprised. I shared the news on the CQI Yahoo!
group, but had to wait to say anything here.
Several months ago, I
decided to give the purse to a dear family friend. She spent years
volunteering at the aquarium in Newport, Oregon, so the under-the-sea
theme was perfect. She also introduced me to embroidery through
cross-stitch when I was in high school. And, she gifted my sister and I
with our first sewing machine, with the condition that we actually use
it. (The motor finally died about 2 years ago. I still have it and
plan to have it repaired one of these days.) After picking my items up
at the fairgrounds last Monday, I mailed the purse to my dear family
friend - with the blue ribbon still attached - and thanked her once
again. Apparently, it was the perfect gift. She loves it - which warms
my heart.
I would love to encourage everyone to make
an item to submit at their local fair. It was such a fun experience.
The Hobby Hall is always my favorite place to visit. And, I frequently
find quilts and other items that I like better than the ones adorned with ribbons - so
even if you did not earn a ribbon, others would have the opportunity to
enjoy your work.
You might be surprised by the results.
If you do enter a piece in your local fair, I would love to hear about it!
