Day at the Ohio State Fair

My family enjoyed visiting the

Ohio State Fair

this past Wednesday.

 

Here are a few of the outstanding things we discovered!



Can you see the feed sack incorporated

into the middle panel of this

adorable wall-hanging?

(Sorry for the glare.  This beauty was behind glass.)

 

 

I met a talented stitcher waiting

at a demonstration table

for her other guild members to arrive.

 

She graciously allowed me to photograph

this amazing hardanger sewing kit she had finished. 

 

This Dear Jane quilt was calling my name!!

The talented maker took a Dear Jane class for three years

working on the various blocks found in this gorgeous quilt.

 

I also loved this stunning sampler quilt.

 

Look at the tiny hand-quilted stitches,

the beads, the lace addition --

tiny details that add up to a spectacular finish.

 

I was also inspired by other types of crafters . . . .

I didn't know food could look so pretty!!

 

I also didn't know food could be so . . . hmm.

 

I was excited to see my Amish country favorite

at the fair with a booth!

 

 

This washtub planter received a ribbon

in the unusual container garden category.

I didn't know this category existed.



 

 

These summer chicks were quite entertaining to

young and old alike.

Can one ever get tired of watching new life?

 

Here's another unusual garden container I admired.

 

This was an amazing pumpkin!

 

 

I watched some of the sheep get sheered. This docile one

had already received her haircut.

 

 

We also took a break from the sun to watch

these Belgiums compete in one of the arenas.

 

Afternoon rain kept us from finding the rabbits and cows, etc.,

but we still managed to fill most of the day.

 

I love the fair; don't you?

 

Do you attend a county or state fair?

I'd love to hear.

 

Amy