Minnesota State Fair

The "needle" portion of this blog pertains to knitting.  I've been knitting for nearly 4 years, and it has indeed become a passion.  This year, very spur of the moment, I decided to enter a couple of items I knitted in the fair.  I just tried felting this summer, so I entered two felted purses.  One of the purses didn't even warrant being put on display, however the other earned a third place.  It was a combination of a couple of designs I put together.  The "fair isle" design I found on-line, and the basic design of the handle and shape were in a purse book.  Today I went to the fair, and it really is amazing how many beautiful items were on display.  Afghans made with tiny needles that had to take countless hours.  Felted mittens with embroidery details.  Sweaters made from many colors and intricate patterns.  I'm not sure if I'll enter again next year.  We'll see...