I have been meaning to post sooner, but this week at work was such a bear, I have had zero energy when I get home, plus there was the issue of Grey’s Anatomy. Between the 2-hour repeat of last year’s final episode on Wednesday (turn down the thermostat, please!) and the new season starting last night, I’m sorry – I do have my priorities!! And worth every minute I might add!!! OMG — when McDreamy finally professed his feelings for Meredith…….
On Tuesday I went to the State Fair Knitters Guild meeting, as I already mentioned. So much fun and great to see so many entries. The knitters who entered something in the fair bring their entries, describe the project, its quirks, the barriers they had to overcome, etc., and then share the judges’ comments. I did not want to post the comments on my entries until after Tuesday’s meeting. Envelope, please:
Beaded Bag:
Sunrise Circle Jacket:
Mermaid (note ‘check’ by amount of work):
Aubrey Cap (“texture” means cabled):
Rogue Hoodie:
Camilla Gloves — I was glad they mentioned the fit since I made several adaptations for a perfect fit to my hands. They circled “amount of work” but I don’t think they realized that this was the most challenging project I’ve ever made!:
Silk Scarf:
Socks:
99.5 points. Everyone says you can’t get 100 points on anything, but I did get 100 once on a fair isle project, so I know it is possible or at least was at one time (could be the judges).  These were the first socks I ever made so I was very surprised that they won the blue ribbon. All in all I think the judges’ comments were very nice, so I have nothing to complain about. Most points are taken off in the “Workmanship” category which is 40% of the total, so people feel bad that their workmanship is being questioned. I don’t see it that way. One of the elements in that category is “amount of work,” so this is where the judges can give more credit to a more difficult project. My favorite word on the judge’s sheet is under the first category “Beauty and Character” — disturbing! I want to see what that looks like!
Hearing the comments of others, I think the judges do try to be positive and upbeat, and when they provide “instructive feedback” (read ‘criticism’) it is done with teaching in mind to help the knitter improve for next time.
I went to my Thursday knitting group last night and it was wonderful seeing everyone since I missed the last two times.Â
It’s raining outside and I have two DVDs waiting for me! I’m going to knit, drink coffee, watch movies and listen to the rain on the rooftop. The perfect day!
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I’m sorry, I don’t understand “amount of work”, especially when they “highlight” it? Well, I think you knit beautifully and that you’re very brave!
Comment by Marina — September 22, 2006 @ 12:10 pm
Yes! I wonder who Meredith will choose ? McDreamy or the nice vet? Her knitting on last season was so hilarious.
Congrats on your knitting and you are a winner just to enter (as far as I am concerned..)
Comment by katomliz — September 22, 2006 @ 11:04 pm
i bow to your knitting prowess!
Comment by vanessa — September 23, 2006 @ 8:25 am
To “katomliz”: I would have tackled McDreamy right there in the kitchen! And you are right about her knitting — P.U. And I never did believe that Izzy made the sweater for Denny in one day.
Comment by surly — September 23, 2006 @ 8:53 am
Maybe she circled “Amount of Work” because that’s why you received a higher score? (Trying to think positive here). Very impressive. It would be nice to see a picture of each item above or below the scoresheet — especially of your first place winners!
I hear you on the Grey’s Anatomy. Nothing must interfere with the watching of the Grey’s. That was my thought on Thursday when I was geared up to watch it and the power went out – DOH! Thank God they ran it again on Friday. And the ABC website will even show you the entire episode if you missed it. I like McDreamy, but, he’s sorta McFickle these days, isn’t he? I think she made the right choice as far as dating them both. 🙂
Comment by Mary — October 1, 2006 @ 12:53 pm