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ANYONE can enter Mich. Fair
I guess some other State Fairs are run differently, but here in
Michigan you don't need to win at a local or county level to earn your way to the State Fair.....you just enter the State Fair. And, if you don't live near the Detroit area......you simply box and mail your entry in! It really is that simple. And there are so many categories that there is something for everyones interest and lot's of opportunity to not only show off your talents but possibly win ribbons and money! Now you all know I only speak from experience and I know I sound like I am on a soapbox......but even when I don't win.....the fair is just plain good old fashioned fun! Now, if you DO happen to win a "Best of Show" ribbon at the County level then you CAN enter that item at the Michigan State Fair for FREE under the "Gold Ribbon Program". I just wanted to clarify that the "average" entry does NOT come to the fair under this way, It might be nice if some people from some other states post information about their fairs....ie. entry deadlines and how to get the premium books etc. Before 4 years ago I never even knew that a sewing competition at the fair existed much less any of the other community arts. I guess I thought it was all canned goods and animals. Joy |
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On Sun, 16 May 2004 11:30:56 GMT, Joy Hardie
wrote: I guess some other State Fairs are run differently, but here in Michigan you don't need to win at a local or county level to earn your way to the State Fair.....you just enter the State Fair. And, if you don't live near the Detroit area......you simply box and mail your entry in! Last summer I won the top XS prize in the Orange County (California) Fair. However, the awards system at the OC Fair is such that the piece was not eligible for the State Fair. The same piece went on to take the top XS prize at the Los Angeles (California) County Fair, which win *did* render it eligible for entry at the State Fair this year. Unfortunately, I have heard--from reliable sources--ugly things about stuff disappearing from the State Fair. "Spirit Woman" is staying safely on my wall. Best wishes to all who enter their fairs this year. Darla Sacred cows make great hamburgers. |
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On 2004-05-16 21:31:33 -0500, Darla said:
On Sun, 16 May 2004 11:30:56 GMT, Joy Hardie wrote: I guess some other State Fairs are run differently, but here in Michigan you don't need to win at a local or county level to earn your way to the State Fair.....you just enter the State Fair. And, if you don't live near the Detroit area......you simply box and mail your entry in! Last summer I won the top XS prize in the Orange County (California) Fair. However, the awards system at the OC Fair is such that the piece was not eligible for the State Fair. The same piece went on to take the top XS prize at the Los Angeles (California) County Fair, which win *did* render it eligible for entry at the State Fair this year. Unfortunately, I have heard--from reliable sources--ugly things about stuff disappearing from the State Fair. "Spirit Woman" is staying safely on my wall. Best wishes to all who enter their fairs this year. Darla Sacred cows make great hamburgers. Congratulations, Darla. Was Spirit Woman your own design or from som needlework company? I'm asking because I've been wondering how different places do contests, whether designs have to be your own or can be someone else's. I just got information on the National Counted Cross Stitch Show at Rockome Gardens. I don't have anything to enter this year but I wanted to know what they were looking for. I'm still not sure if designs have to be your own or can be someone else's, though I tend to think it's the latter. Since I know different events have different rules, I'm curious in all of them. -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment. |
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On Mon, 17 May 2004 01:15:05 -0500, Suzanne
wrote: Was Spirit Woman your own design or from som needlework company? She was a Bucilla/Zweigart collaboration--a chart, thankfully, not a kit. You can see her at www.picturetrail.com. The user name is Condorita, and she's in the first of my XS albums. All the flesh was over one. Darla Sacred cows make great hamburgers. |
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On 2004-05-17 19:58:26 -0500, Darla said:
On Mon, 17 May 2004 01:15:05 -0500, Suzanne wrote: Was Spirit Woman your own design or from som needlework company? She was a Bucilla/Zweigart collaboration--a chart, thankfully, not a kit. You can see her at www.picturetrail.com. The user name is Condorita, and she's in the first of my XS albums. All the flesh was over one. Darla Sacred cows make great hamburgers. Spirit Woman looks beautiful and deserving of rewards. I love all your xstitch. Is Spirit Woman still available anywhere? I tried Googling it but can't find anything. -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment. |
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On Tue, 18 May 2004 19:46:36 -0500, Suzanne
wrote: Is Spirit Woman still available anywhere? I tried Googling it but can't find anything. To the best of my knowledge, Suze, it's been OP for quite some time. I'd pass it along, but I'm not willing to give it up just yet. Not sure why, since I've no intention of stitching her again. Just not ready to let her go. shrug Darla Sacred cows make great hamburgers. |
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