Sally just called from the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and gave me an update on how her entries fared — she swept the show!! Her two shawls took first (Feather and Fan) and second place (Peacock) and her Bohus took first. She told me she didn’t think she’d win anything and I kept saying, “You may already BE a wiener!”
Way to go, Surly!! You already ARE a wiener!
PS — Sally found out what her special awards were for:
- Best Hand Knitted Article — Awarded by the Central Maryland Knitting Guild (for the F&F shawl)
- Best Sweater Knitted from Commercial Yarn
- Best Hand Knitted Article from Commercial Yarn (also for the Bohus) — she got 110 points out of 100 (!). The extra points were awarded for difficulty.
Huzzah! Way to go, Sally!
Comment by Karen B. — May 5, 2007 @ 2:15 pm
Congrats! Sally When Susan told me you were hesitant to enter anything because you didn’t think anything would win I said “is she crazy” Your things are beautiful and you are a Winner/Wiener!!!!
Comment by Kim LaBerge — May 5, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
I didn’t see the feather and fan but I saw Peacock and the Bohus, and I recognized the Bohus as hers because of the edging on the sleeves and waistband. They were lovely!
Comment by Laura — May 5, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
Bravo! Congratulations, Sally. Fantastic!
Comment by Marina — May 5, 2007 @ 2:37 pm
Congratulations on the well-deserved wins!
Comment by Cathi Myers — May 5, 2007 @ 4:41 pm
Woohoooooo! Go Sally! 🙂 Many congratulations.
Comment by Romi — May 5, 2007 @ 4:44 pm
Well deserved! Congratulations.
Comment by Astrid — May 5, 2007 @ 4:53 pm
I just got back from MSWF and saw Sally’s triumph. They were all gorgeous! The attendants were most zealous in protecting the knitted garments. Every time I reached over to read the cards, someone hissed at me “Don’t touch!” So your work is safe from scruffy hands. Sally, I’m proud to know ya!
Comment by Lee — May 5, 2007 @ 5:41 pm
We are all so proud of you, Sally! Your work is gorgeous — it deserves every award it got!
Comment by kmkat — May 5, 2007 @ 7:06 pm
I’d like to thank my family, the Academy . . . ooops. Wrong acceptance speech.
I’ll write a post about the Festival tomorrow. Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts!
Comment by surly — May 5, 2007 @ 9:05 pm
I, too, saw Sally’s items at the festival this afternoon. There was the Bohus, standing proudly upright in the center, encrusted in purple ribbons! I did a double-take…wait–I know that Bohus! Then I spotted the beautiful Peacock Feather shawl and the Feather and Fan. Sally, you do such beautiful work. You inspire and challenge all of us. Great job, sweeping the festival!
Comment by Amy — May 5, 2007 @ 9:12 pm
I just got back from MSWF also, and everyone is right- all of your pieces were/are beautiful. You deserve all the ribbons you received. (I covet that Bohus).
Comment by Marsha — May 5, 2007 @ 10:48 pm
Can’t wait to hear Sally’s report – hope the birthday and prom are as much a success today as your knitting! Hurray!
Comment by Pam — May 5, 2007 @ 11:05 pm
A well deserved win for some beautiful work, congratulations.
Comment by Mindie — May 6, 2007 @ 3:56 am
yeeeehaa! The raineysisters rule! Congratulations to my favorite blogettes
Comment by Michelle — May 6, 2007 @ 9:52 am
Congratulations Sally- you were always a weiner in our eyes!
Whatever way you want to spell it.
Comment by Lorraine — May 6, 2007 @ 12:48 pm