Minnesota State Fair results!
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carbonelThere are four categories for spun yarn at the Minnesota State Fair: yarn from wool fiber, silk/cellulose, yarn with fur, and art/novelty yarn. I entered a skein in each of the four categories (you can only have one entry per category).
This evening, I realized that I didn't actually have to wait until I got to the fair to find out how I'd done, because the results were probably available online. After a bit of difficulty because IE thought the relevant PDF was corrupted, I managed to open the file in Opera.
Two blue ribbons!
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gerisullivan: And the StevenBe Award for art yarn!
I came in first in both the general wool category and the novelty yarn category. I also got a third place in the silk category. I didn't take photos of the skeins before I entered them, but I hope to have pictures later.
I'm especially pleased about the first place in the general category, because it's a measure of validation that I've reached a professional level in my spinning -- I'm not just a victim of the Dunning-Kruger effect. This especially matters to me because I want be able to sell the yarn I've been spinning.
Anyone interested in buying some handspun yarn?
This evening, I realized that I didn't actually have to wait until I got to the fair to find out how I'd done, because the results were probably available online. After a bit of difficulty because IE thought the relevant PDF was corrupted, I managed to open the file in Opera.
Two blue ribbons!
ETA, courtesy of
gerisullivan: And the StevenBe Award for art yarn!I came in first in both the general wool category and the novelty yarn category. I also got a third place in the silk category. I didn't take photos of the skeins before I entered them, but I hope to have pictures later.
I'm especially pleased about the first place in the general category, because it's a measure of validation that I've reached a professional level in my spinning -- I'm not just a victim of the Dunning-Kruger effect. This especially matters to me because I want be able to sell the yarn I've been spinning.
Anyone interested in buying some handspun yarn?
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Take a look at Lot 607...
Date: 2013-08-23 04:25 am (UTC)That's fabulous. Oh, yes, pictures, please...as soon as you can take and post them.
Your novelty yarn also won the StevenBe Award!
Congrats as well to Mia McDavid for her 4th place finish in the novelty yarn category you so ruled, her 1st place finish in Yardage or drapery, 2nd place finish for best article of wool, and 4th place finish in loom weaving, scarf.
Re: Take a look at Lot 607...
Date: 2013-08-23 03:30 pm (UTC)That one comes with some real money ($25), not to mention the honor and glory. And a fancy ribbon, I betcha.
And yes, I'm quite pleased that Mia did so well. I also noticed a few familiar names from the people I hang out with at the Weaver's Guild.
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Date: 2013-08-23 08:02 am (UTC)Hmm, eBay? Etsy?
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Date: 2013-08-23 11:49 am (UTC)Woot!
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Date: 2013-08-23 03:31 pm (UTC)This reminds me. I don't know if you read Terri Windling's blog. She recently posted a series of pieces of art that show women spinning and doing other handwork, along with quotations and links about the folkloric aspects of the craft. I can dig up the url if you like.
Earlier she posted several series of pieces of art showing people reading, and those were utterly fascinating and wonderful. I wish there had been more spinning stuff, but it was still a good post.
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Date: 2013-08-23 03:46 pm (UTC)windling.typepad.com/blog/2013/08/spinning.html
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Date: 2013-08-23 06:08 pm (UTC)I want to see the photos and more notes on your yarns. :)
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Date: 2013-08-23 10:19 pm (UTC)Congratulations!
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Date: 2013-08-26 03:25 pm (UTC)And congratulations!!
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