Here is an eclectic selection of things from the Fiber Arts division at the County Fair this year -- things that caught my eye, mostly, out of quite a lot of interesting items, from all classes and of every type of fiber. The above was, obviously, a bit of a show-stopper!
The first-place winner in the socks class. Nice design, and beautifully worked -- I might hesitate to suggest to the fair staff, though, that the charming little elephant belongs on the outside of one's ankle.
I had thought that these would appeal to the judges and I was not far wrong, though in view of the competition, I can see why they chose the ones they did for first place!
I thought this was really stunning -- not only beautiful woodworking, but with a wild and gorgeous needlepoint back! and here is a closer view of that --
This is really charming! I'm not sure what it's for -- billets-doux, perhaps! -- but charming. I really like the silver-grey on cream color choice.
Of course this caught my eye very quickly!
I have always loved the William Morris acanthus designs, with their subtle shading.
And this I have mentioned before, but here it is again full-sized, so that you can see some of the detail. Unfortunately I didn't get a photo of the whole thing -- it is probably twice this size. It is a sampler in cross-stitch of past OC Fair logos, and quite incredible to behold! --
The Fair runs through August 12th, so if you're in town, stop by!
Your pink socks are so pretty! People are amazing with their talent - I have those Water for Elephant socks in my favorites on Ravelry but kind of forgot about them.
Posted by: Sarina | August 03, 2018 at 07:43 AM
You won a prize - well done, m'dear! There are some very worthwhile items here. Did you enter anything else?
Posted by: Toffeeapple | August 05, 2018 at 06:51 AM
Oh my word, my brain is fried with all this heat - I knew that the mittens were yours but, by the time I got to reply, I had forgotten to mention them.
Posted by: Toffeeapple | August 05, 2018 at 07:34 AM