Tag Archives: Kansas State Fair

1 1/2 sleeves in 1 1/2 weeks

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

The Kansas State Fair is nearly upon us once again… and after last year’s fun, of course I had to join in again!  I’ve entered three items: some handspun yarn in the weaving category, and two women’s garments – the … Continue reading →

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Ithilien is finished!

Posted on September 13, 2009 by

It took a serious, concerted effort the last couple of weeks, but I did manage to finish my Ithilien Brocade Jacket just in time to check it in at our state fair. My eldest daughter kept telling me that I … Continue reading →

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Foul weather on a Fair Day

Posted on September 8, 2008 by

When I woke up to the sound of rain on the roof, I tried to remember why I thought a spinning demonstration at the Kansas State Fair this particular day was a good idea… I packed up my wheel, wool, … Continue reading →

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Sleeve decisions

Posted on September 1, 2008 by

There was no more putting it off… the time had come to decide from all the options available for Ithilien’s sleeves. These are the cuffs. The first decision was to make cuffs, instead of ending the sleeves (actually, beginning them) … Continue reading →

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