Lace and Rosettes

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Dahlia
awarded blue ribbon
and Best of Show
at Fremont County Fair
Riverton, WY
July/August 2013
I had two unexpected surprises at the fair: my doilies each won rosettes and a $40 award.

Since I was gone the last two years when the fair entry forms were due, I was unable to enter Dahlia; thus, I entered it this year. It not only received a blue ribbon but the Best of Show Rosette as well. The competition was stiff, so I am beyond honored to receive this award.

People's Choice Award
Fremont County Fiber Guild Vintage Pattern Challenge
Fremont County Fair
Riverton, WY
July/August 2013
Since the fair was celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Fiber Guild had a vintage pattern challenge. Fair-goers voted on the items guild members displayed in the challenge. I had no idea that my vintage doily had won until I picked up my items at the end of the fair. It was a pleasant surprise.

Mrs. Canon, who introduced me to knitting doilies, would be proud. The story of Mrs. Canon and this vintage doily can be found here.

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Congratulations! How exciting to win ribbons! But, I'm NOT surprised. Your doilies are beautiful and your knitting well executed.

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  2. Pat at Bell Creek QuiltsAugust 6, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Congratulations! So happy you were able to enter the fair this year~well done!

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  3. Deborah HamiltonAugust 6, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    That's fantastic! They are both beautiful!

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  4. DonieneAugust 6, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Absolutely awesome!!! The doilies are gorgeous and I can see why you won!!! How neat that the vintage doily won, too!!

    Blessings

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  5. Tracy BatchelderAugust 6, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    I'm so happy you were recognized for your beautiful work! Well done!

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  6. JoAnneAugust 6, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Excellent! Your doilies are beautiful and well deserving of the rosettes! Congratulaions

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  7. KristiAugust 6, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Congratulations! I always assumed doilies were crocheted; I think this is the first time I have heard of knitted doilies. They are beautiful!

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  8. UnknownAugust 6, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Oh, Yea, you won the people's choice on the vintage patterns too! I was wondering how that turned out. And big congrats on your Best of Show award. Both doilies are absolutely beautiful.

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  9. kathy bAugust 6, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    WOW. Nancy the People have spoken!!! and they were right! That's a fabulous piece of art!

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  10. SissySeesAugust 6, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Wow! Congrats to you, my award-winning bloggy-knitter friend! All three items are lovely, but the best in show piece is my favorite of them all. You are a gifted knitter.

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  11. KatherineAugust 6, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    They are all beautiful Nancy!! Congratulations on a job well done. I still haven't started a doily but I have the yarn and needles out so I'm getting closer.

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  12. LoriAugust 6, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Congratulations Nancy! You did a beautiful job.

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  13. reganAugust 6, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Congratulations! These are both so beautiful! Lovely work!

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  14. Judy S.August 6, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Hurrah! I just knew they'd love those doilies. Congratulations on your beautiful work! Awesome job.

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  15. gMarieAugust 6, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Oh Nancy - what a lovely honor to receive. Dahlia is indeed a work of art and worthy of Best in Show!

    I need to pick your brain - I'm trying knit Hemlock as a shawl and I'm not liking any of my needle options. Magic loop or double points and I don't have a small enough circ to start on a circ. And I don't have 2 the same size - suggestions? g

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  16. Razzle Dazzle QuilterAugust 7, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Congratulations! They look superb.. Awards well deserved I think.

    Linda

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  17. Far Side of FiftyAugust 11, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Way to go Nancy! Lovely doilies well deserved of the awards! :)

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