Just dropped my crocheted afghan off at the Iowa County Fair! Looking good for a second Blue Ribbon as so far I'm the only crocheted afghan entered! I'm calling it 'Lakota Dreams.' The colors were inspired by a Native American blanket I saw in a magazine. This photo seems a little washed out; the colors are much more rich in Real Life. Anyhow, it's out of my hands, now. Entries will be accepted until 8pm tonight and judging is already tomorrow, about 10am. I am going to the fair on Monday (Labor Day) because that's when Mom wants to go, and I can also pick up my entry after 3:30pm as the fair winds down for the year. I saw the canned goods already entered - my Dilly Beans are MUCH prettier than those entered, so next year I may venture into, 'The Realm of Canned Vegetables' for even more giggles. ;)
Beautiful afghan! Good luck :-)
We had a very stressful 2 weeks around here & that was exactly during the time I had to get my hairpin lace & crochet scarf finished for the county fair. I couldn’t make the deadline to submit, so it will have to be next year. My friend, who entered a few things in a mid-west fair (where she grew up) got several ribbons and a “Reserve” ribbon on a doily .... so close to ‘best in show’.
I’m knitting a lot now ... for whatever reason, I find it to be something that calms my nerves, more than crochet. I’m about 65% finished with the latest project.
Thoughts of Christmas are beginning to float across my radar occasionally ..... 🎅