Sunday Stitching

Sunday is a fine time to slow down, take a break from the week and relax.  I've been taking some time to do some handwork, starting a Redwork Project a couple of weeks ago.  Only a little bit has been accomplished so far though. I did get the bottom section finished last time I had …

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Egg Salad Competition at the Mountain State Fair

Returning to the fair earlier this week for the Egg Salad competition, I had some time while the judging was going on to walk around the fair with DH.  The judging wasn't in the public view, you just dropped off your food and came back an hour later to see who won.  No, I didn't …

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Preparing for the Mountain Regional State Fair

Turn-in day for entries into the Mountain Regional State Fair is Monday, and I am getting all my entries ready. I have decided to enter 14 crafting, quilting and photography competitions this year. This means getting hanging sleeves on the larger quilts, and labels on all the entries. Scrap Dance Two Step is finished up …

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More Fun at the NC Mountain State Fair

More fun at the NC Mountain State Fair began with the crafting competitions. I worked so long on this set of crewel ornaments last fall, and was thrilled to find them hanging in the crafting competition area with a red second place ribbon. This was baby animals day, and we were lucky to get to …

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NC Mountain State Fair 2016 – Quilt Ribbons!

This year I attended the NC Mountain State Fair twice, once with DH and again with a friend.  We had a blast both times.  Of course, there are way too many pictures to show you everything, especially in one post, LOL!!  So, here are some highlights and I'll have more next time. Yes, I did …

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Fun at the Mountain Regional State Fair 2015

The Mountain Regional State Fair is in its last weekend, and it was a blast to both enter competitions and attend the fair.  This year I went twice, and yes I had to get a corn dog both times.   I enjoy so much about this annual event, the heritage crafts, the fun food (no I …

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