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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Fair Report 2017

Oh My!  I received an embarrassment of riches from the Durham Fair.
This was the first year that I entered any quilts in my local fair.

Alice Payne won Big and I was so so happy for this quilt.
You may remember that I was a little (okay, a lot)  heartbroken that the quilt wasn't good enough for the AQS show in Lancaster or Paducah.  I know it's old fashioned, but I know the work and love that Alice put into her quilt in 1859.

This beautiful quilt won Best In Show.
I also entered Remembering Abe and my Asian Flower Garden quilts.
Here are some photos from the fair.   Many have already found a way onto FB and IG.
I caught the Llama competition during lunch after working in the admissions booth.
 I ate this three days in a row.....delicious and worth it!
Canning was really big this year.
 I love the animal exhibits, especially the babies.
Oh My Gourds!!
How Stinking Cute is this food vendor?
Sunset over the fairground.  No filter - no kidding.
I have to say this is the first time in a long time I felt happy and proud to be an American.

I'm determined to finish this Hexie table runner in time for Halloween this year.
have a great week!
xo

39 comments:

  1. KathySeptember 28, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Be still my heart...Halloween fabrics are like crack to me. Love 'em, can't get enough and look at yours! Awesome! Oh, yeah, good job at the fair, too. (Since it's hard to put my real emotions into a comment, I am trying to be a bit funny!!) Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Quilter KathySeptember 28, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    Enjoyed reading your fair report... sounds like a wonderful time!
    Congrats on all the beautiful ribbons!
    Love the Halloween Hexies!

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  3. CecileDSeptember 28, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Congratulations again for your Alice Payne and others prices ! It's well deserved Barb !
    This fair is amazing and I've never seen any pumpkins like that...they are enormous !! :)
    Oh what fun and joy for you !!

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  4. Wendy Caton ReedSeptember 28, 2017 at 9:23 AM

    Woohoo! Congratulations! So there AQS!

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  5. Cissa KSeptember 28, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    Congratulations!!! Well deserved honors. I hope you will keep entering your quilts in shows. It will inspire many more people to quilt, I am sure.

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  6. DianeSeptember 28, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    I'm so happy that Alice got the recognition she (and you!) deserved. Thanks for sharing all of these amazing photos, the sunset is stunning. Our fair is in October and I am really looking forward to it.

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  7. rondiquiltsSeptember 28, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! Congratulations! Our fair is nice but pales in comparison. How fortunate for your community to have a spectacular fair like that. The first year I entered a quilt in our county fair I went to the Floral Barn to see it and what ribbon I may have won. It was no where to be found, I was panic stricken and ran to find someone in charge. Little did I know it was in the corner with all the other Grand Champions! I had no clue. Best to you Barb! What a fun post!
    Rondi

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  8. UnknownSeptember 28, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    Congratulations again, mom – I'm already excited to go to the fair with you again next year! I am too excited about that Halloween table runner... yay fall festivities! XO

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  9. QuiltdivajulieSeptember 28, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    What a wonderful really-truly fair! The ones here have become all about the food and the rides as well as the evening entertainment. Crafts are an afterthought and animals are mostly absent. Congratulations to you for your ribbons - you deserve them all!!

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  10. livelymonkeySeptember 28, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    Congratulations on your ribbons........the Fair looks like THE most fun ever!

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  11. JanetSeptember 28, 2017 at 12:41 PM

    Congratulations on all of your ribbons! I'm glad to see your beautiful quilts are appreciated. Those pumpkins are rather amazing! As is the sunset. Good luck with your hexies!

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  12. CRSelfSeptember 28, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    I have read your entire blog. I have enjoyed all of your posts. Congratulations on your awards at the fair.

    Connie

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    1. BarbSeptember 28, 2017 at 2:05 PM

      Hi connie - I don't have your email - so I hope you see this. You read ALL? as in everyone. Oh you must be suffering from Barb overdose.
      Thanks for the comment!
      xo

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  13. Betsy SchneeklothSeptember 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM

    Congratulations! Of course all of those ribbons were well deserved! Love the table runner! I just got back to working on my Hex Vex and am doing it in Halloween fabrics as well. Such a fun project.

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  14. ChantalSeptember 28, 2017 at 2:26 PM

    Congratulations on all those lovely ribbons you won. Your quilts are most worthy of them. The fair looked like so much fun. Such a beautiful sunset picture - those colors...!

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  15. BarbSeptember 28, 2017 at 4:27 PM

    That is so awesome.... you should be over the moon

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  16. JulieroseSeptember 28, 2017 at 5:50 PM

    Wonderful news on your ribbons!! The Durham Fair looks to be a fun time...like your Spooky bits for Halloween a lot...hugs, Julierose

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  17. Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)September 28, 2017 at 6:34 PM

    Wow that's a lot of ribbons. Congratulations on each and every one of them. Better get the hexi done so it too can get its share of ribbons.

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  18. Ann LSeptember 28, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    Congratulations Barb! So happy for you and Alice! Well deserved!

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  19. KimSeptember 28, 2017 at 8:40 PM

    Congratulations Barb! Where was the fair? It is good to be with a hometown crowd and feel so good about being an American....our country is the greatest! Happy Sewing, looking forward to what you'll make this year and out exchange too.

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  20. AnnieOSeptember 28, 2017 at 8:57 PM

    Well deserved ribbons! Thanks for sharing your fair pics. I love entering the fair and seeing all the things crafters, bakers, farmers and 4H-ers do! I didn't have a corn dog this year but usually do 😛

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  21. Quilting BabciaSeptember 28, 2017 at 10:03 PM

    It looks like you scooped up a lion's share of the ribbons, and so well deserved too! I love small local fairs, they are the best. It's so heartening to see all the traditional crafts still being carried on, the 4-H kids with their beautiful animals, etc.

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  22. MaureenSeptember 28, 2017 at 10:21 PM

    Congratulations! Is this a county or state fair? Some real quilt beauties there. Not surprised that you were a triple winner. Good luck getting your table runner finished. It's spooktacular!

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  23. Donna~~September 29, 2017 at 1:45 AM

    Congratulations! Your work deserves it! The fair looks like fun!

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  24. BarbaraSeptember 29, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    Oh my gosh, Barb! Congratulations on all your well-deserved ribbons! That is absolutely wonderful! Loved seeing pics of the fair :) Your table runner is perfect for Halloween. What fun!

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  25. KarenSeptember 29, 2017 at 9:11 AM

    I would have been at the Strawberry Shortcake booth every day. Love to indulge in it.

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  26. KyleSeptember 29, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    Congratulations to you and Alice. And like Karen I would have been to the Strawberry booth everyday along with the corndog.

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  27. RuthSeptember 29, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    I take it that this is a county fair? What fun! and Congratulations!! Did you get rewarded monetarily? I won some ribbons at the local county fair and got some $ - if I remember correctly it was $14.00!!! Maybe next year I will enter the state fair as well as the county fair. It's really fun. The day I went to see how I did, it was over 100º and we didn't stay too long but were able to see the sheep and goats.

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  28. NancySeptember 29, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    Well done- congratulations! That was an outstanding display of quilts. And the other photos are also inviting. All those canned goods make a pretty picture. As our small town newspaper used to write when reporting on local events, "a fine time was had by all."

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  29. AmySeptember 29, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Loving all the BIG pictures of your stuff. Thanks for blogging them. And well deserved on all those ribbons! The local folks know how to appreciate fine work.

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  30. audreySeptember 29, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    Yay for the Alice Payne wins! I'm betting it was a huge hit with the fairgoers.:)

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  31. AngieSeptember 30, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    Yay Barb! Congrats on your ribbons - very well-deserved! Your local fair looks like so much fun! It brings back childhood memories, for sure! So much fun fussy cutting with your Halloween fabrics! I look forward to seeing the finished table runner.

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  32. SharonSeptember 30, 2017 at 3:31 PM

    well earned. your alice payne quilt is such a lovely tribute to a quilter of days gone by and I love to see these quilts shown and enjoyed. Fabulous to see such a big canning section, some talents that seem to be fading away.

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  33. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowSeptember 30, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    Well deserved ribbons! Those gourds are amazing as is the sunset!

    Whenever I go to our local fair the first thing that I want to see is the baby goats :)

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  34. O'QuiltsSeptember 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM

    OMG Beside your stunning quilts, my favorites are your nonstop lunch habits and the gourds...Oh, my....
    Just lovely..

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  35. Nifty QuiltsOctober 2, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    Congratulations!! SO well-deserved! It's fun to see the photos of the fair as well.

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  36. Pinkadot QuiltsOctober 2, 2017 at 6:29 PM

    Congratulations on your ribbons, especially Alice Payne. She's a stunner!

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  37. Rose MarieOctober 3, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    Congrats .... I'm so happy for you!

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