Lessa did make it to the fair! I finished the sleeves and got it washed and blocked in plenty of time. Okay, so it was just a teeny bit damp when I left the house, but it was dry by the time I got it checked in! I also entered my Paua Shell Tank and a skein of that yarn… Continue Reading 2010 State Fair results
Continue reading →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 Paua Shell Tank and Lessa. The only problem is that I haven’t quite finished Lessa! After a seasonal hibernation (heavy… Continue Reading 1 1/2 sleeves in 1 1/2 weeks
Continue reading →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 should take that opportunity to display it, no matter what happened in the judging. Such support and confidence must be… Continue Reading Ithilien is finished!
Continue reading →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, and knitted items and set off.Getting it all through the rain to the sheep barn was, um, interesting; but I… Continue Reading Foul weather on a Fair Day
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