Braving 104 degree temperatures we went to the
California State Fair yesterday. Actually, we knew it was hot, but didn't know how hot it was until we left. Thank goodness. If I saw the temperature, I think I would have felt even worse.
But, it was a fun day.
Mutare came with me and we met
Lisa Souza, her husband, and their 2 grandkids at CalExpo. Grandkids 1 & 2 were real troopers, there were no complaints (except from this adult), and there was just one request for water.
I took a lot of photos, so I'll post in installments. First up, the fiber related entries in the Creative Arts Competition--
We found
my hank of handspun displayed nicely. This is a 2-ply yarn spun by yours truly from
Lisa Souza Zen fiber in the South Pacific colorway.
Superfine Merino / Tussah Silk / Bamboo 2-ply Handspun Yarn
The
Haapsalu Shawl was draped over a stand. I have a difficult time duplicating the true color of this item in photos, it's either too yellow or in this case it's too blue. The yarn is Zephyr and the color is called "Bottle Green". The dark color masks the intricate lace pattern which is one of the reasons why this entry received an Honorable Mention.
Haapsalu Shawl
The Knotty Knitters of Auburn, Colfax, Placer County had an ambitious entry again this year. If I remember correctly, they had an installment of knitted bras in the Fine Arts Competition in a prior year. This year they tackled the US Presidents
and the Royal Wedding. The last figure in their display is Mitt Romney, complete with an Etch-a-Sketch under his arm. Do you think the group was making a statement?
ETA: Thanks to Irene from The Knotty Knitters who let me know that they did not make the Royal Wedding party. Oops! I didn't make note of who made that piece, sorry about that.
Knitted US Presidents & the Royal Wedding
Knotty Knitters of Auburn, Colfax, Placer County
Division: Knitted
Class: Any Other Knitted Item
1st Place
Knitted US Presidents
Knitted US Presidents
Knitted US Presidents
Knitted US Presidents
Knitted US Presidents
Knitted US President?
Here are photos of other the entries that received ribbons and special awards. Enjoy!
California State Fair
July 12-29
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA
Vintage-Inspired Summer Top
Alice Gruber, Sacramento, Sacramento County
Division: Crocheted
Class: Wearing Apparel Adult
1st Place
All That Buzz
Martha Leonard, Sacramento, Sacramento County
Division: Other Fiber Art
Class: Any Other Fiber Art
2nd Place & Creativity Award
Art Deco
Valerie Dembrowski, Altadena, Los Angeles County
Division: Knitted
Class: Knitted Afghans
1st Place, Best of Division
Blue Crocus - Knitted Lace Table Center
Alexandra Halpin, Pacifica, San Mateo County
Division: Other Fiber Art
Class: Lace/Tatting/Weaving
1st Place, Best of Division
Noni Bedouin Bag
Sue Considine, Sacramento, Sacramento County
Division: Knitted
Class: Any Other Knitted Item
2nd Place
Reversible Crochet Afghan
Alice Smith, Sacramento, Sacramento County
Division: Crocheted
Class: Large Crocheted Afghans
1st Place
Double Hearts with Flowers
Cynthia Cuschieri, Guerneville, Sonoma County
Division: Crocheted
Class: Any Other Crocheted Item
1st Place
Covering
Kathleen Bennett, San Dimas, Los Angeles County
Division: Crocheted
Class: Coverings
1st Place, Best of Division, Best of Show
Labels: bamboo, California, California State Fair, fiber, Haapsalu, lace, Lendrum, Lisa Souza, Merino, silk, spinning, wool, yarn
