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Time's Up!

Yesterday was the deadline to submit entry forms for the fair.  I dropped mine off a little after noon.  My form had 14 items listed.

apron
dress
jacket
blouse
vest
socks
sport shirt
scarf
girl's jumper
girl's blouse
boy's pajamas (finished, but no post yet)
girl's nightgown
child's socks
doll clothes

Some of these things I made a few months ago, but they are eligible as long as they have been created since September 2008 and haven't been soiled or defaced by wear or use.

The fair actually happens September 23-27.  Next Friday I have to pick up the tags for the items and then they need to be dropped off on Monday, September 21.

I think I mentioned that I found the judging last year to be a little unpredictable, so I'm going to be happy as long as I just recover my entrance fee ($10 - per entrant, not item).  The prizes: 1st - $10; 2nd - $8; 3rd - $6.  We'll see what happens....
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  1. KID, MDSeptember 12, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Good luck! Everything is amazing.

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  2. RuthSeptember 12, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    State fair or county fair? You will do great---your sewing is excellent. I entered sewn items in my county fair and all 14 got first place. Not as big of a deal as it sounds, however, because there were only about 8 other garments entered other than what I entered. Anyway, good luck. I'll be looking forward to your report. :)

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  3. Amanda S.September 12, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Wow! I'd be entering all the categories if there were such prizes around here. Then again there might be - I've never looked into it. Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great.

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  4. JoyceSeptember 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Amazing list! Your entire family is blessed by your talent and efforts. Will be waiting to hear how you have wow-ed the judges:)

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  5. amberSeptember 14, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Good luck! You have some really lovely entries and I hope you win. :)

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