How I Faired at The Fair

[The Shrone]

Well, I keep getting better! This time my two doilies took 2nd place, and I get a total of $8 in prize money! :cheer I was beaten by the same doily pattern (done by different crocheters) in each class. The grand champion doily looked to be done in size 100 thread. I suppose that is the secret? I anxiously await to read my score card to find out where I lost a point. Last year it was because I didn't block, so I did this year and went from 3rd to 2nd place. I hope to find the secret to winning 1st, and maybe what it takes to be a grand champion and/or to take the best in category award?

I've already decided what I'll be entering next year, and have started to work on one of the projects. I think that next year I'm definitely going to be entering some of the Patricia K spiral doilies and hope that those might impress the judges, though based on what won it doesn't seem to be complexity of the pattern as both of my doilies were highly challenging. Maybe I'll get crazy and try a Patricia K doily in size 100 thread! :D

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[Kimberly]

Congratulations on the Seconds and best of luck in next years! I must say that I love them both!! The one on the left is awesome!! You do such wonderful work!!

[rddugan]

Wow, Lori - I've rarely if ever seen such impressive doilies! Congratulations on your wins! It would be interesting to know why they judged you second as opposed to first. (I hope you share that.) The doilies you did look very challenging and expertly done to me. Best of luck at future fairs.

[Katchkan]

Oh Lori they are beautiful,:hook
You can be very Proud. Second is nothing to sneeze at,:D Remember this is the biggest Fair in the state you have entered. The Puyallup Fair is not a little local competition. You did a wonderful job on your doilies, :rose and they are marvelous.

[RachelG]

Very impressive! The one on the left (the far away view) almost looks tatted. I :heart tatted things, although I've not tried it myself.

[kariholtz]

Congrats thoguh as I said on your blog I think all of yours should have won first

[turtlecrochet]

Well, I think I should have been judging, because I think they are 1st placers! They are absolutely beautiful! You did a great job, and you will get em next year!
Jessie :turtle :hook

[faithpa76]

Those are both gorgeous, Lori! I'm amazed you didn't win first with those, they're stunning! Congrats on moving up a place! :)

[DesertCrocheter]

Congratulations!! Your talent just shines through the doilies. Patty

[mamaoso]

Congratulations.. You did a great job..

[mimi_mia]

You really did a beautiful job on the doilies.....:yay Congratulations on 2nd prize, You'll get them next year :hug

[evelyn]

They are beautiful :manyheart

[fruggs]

those are amazing:):clap

[vernzap]

Your doilies are so beautiful! Congrats on your prize. If you find out the secret for impressing the judges be sure to pass it on. ;)

[crochetaddict033]

Congratulations!!!! :h5 Such pretty work!!!

[mythunderbird]

hi lori, i saw them in person and there were some really nice comments being said about them. you did a great job and while the other one was nice i think you should have won, good luck next year. :)

[dixieredhead]

Those are gorgeous! Congrats on 2nd!! Good luck on 1st next year!:clap

[luvtocraft]

Lori,
Your doilies are gorgeous!!!! You did a fantastic job on them. Not to mention the patience you must have to have finished them!! Congratulations to you!!!! :clap

[dogymom]

Congratulations Lori!!!:yay Your doilies are truly gorgeous!:manyheart

[ThreadHeroine]

Oh my gosh. Those are beautiful! :faint

[crochetrae]

I can't imagine those not winning 1st place. :think Your competition there is really tough! 2nd is still very excellent!! :yay

Susan Rae

[MorMonsen]

Congratulations on your 2nd places! They look marvellous.

[yarncat]

Stunning doilies!

[divaborn]

Awesome job!!! Congratulations!:cheer

[Julie]

Wow Lori, those are stunning! Congratulations!!

[jaclim]

WOW!!!!! Those are beautiful!!!! Hard to believe you only placed second!

[croaganey]

Oh my word!! Those are amazing pieces of art! I can't imagine having the patience to work those out.

Congratulations! Sounds like the competition is stiff in your area.

[vhanna26]

What great doilies:clap ! Your really have some kind of competition at your fair. I plan to enter the Patti K. doilies in my fair next month.

[crochet mama]

Great job! Beautiful doilies.

[Rockinmax]

Lori your work is stunning. If I was the judge, you would have gotten first place for both. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
Stacey

[Crafterlady46]

They are stunning. I would have given you 1st place. Plus some!! Gorgeous.