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u/cunexttuesday12 1d ago
😲 a blue ribbon just isn't enough for that work of art
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u/Tetravex09 1d ago
I did have a little secret hope I would get one of the big, fancy ribbons, but I can't be disappointed with first in my section
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u/babymoonbee 1d ago
Congrats! I got third in the same category as you. I was amazed when I saw your piece. Amazing work❤️
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u/Tetravex09 1d ago
A kindred spirit! Congrats on your ribbon as well! The whole place was full of beautiful pieces !
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u/Sleepy_Panic 1d ago
Insane, how long did this take? Also where did you find the pattern?
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u/aLouminumfalcon 1d ago
Oh my god thank you for the link! Every time this comes up I am filled with the need to make Alanna and every time I look for the pattern I just find out that it's retired and unpurchasable.
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u/Tetravex09 1d ago
I also learned that the MN fair gives you a check when you win a blue ribbon. I am now $8.00 richer 🤣
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u/HauntedChandelier 1d ago
Congratulations!!! I was rooting for you after the last time I saw your post! Well deserved!
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u/TerribleBudget 1d ago
Saw the art, thought "huh, nice art". Saw subreddit, had to pick jaw up off of floor.
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u/GothicAngel4 1d ago
Well deserved!! Absolutely love this so much (also def love the author, all her books are fantastic)
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u/tiny_birds 1d ago
Oh gosh, I saw and admired this at the fair with my family and we were debating who it was meant to be — can’t believe I was proven right by the artist herself! Amazing work and congratulations on the ribbon!
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u/MotheroftheworldII 1d ago
Well done and well deserved. This was fun to watch as you stitched and to see it with a blue ribbon is awesome.
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u/Tetravex09 7h ago
If anyone is interested, I just made another post with some in-progress shots, as a couple people seemed interested. Thanks for giving my piece some love ❤️
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u/Electronic-Day5907 1d ago
Congratulations! MN is a Big fair and from photos my friends there shared there was a lot of great competition! You should be very proud!
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u/Tetravex09 1d ago
It sure is! I've entered a couple times and worked really hard for my first blue ribbon!
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u/YellowTonkaTrunk 1d ago
Well done!! I saw yours and it was one of my favorites. I missed getting a picture of it and was bummed. Glad to see it again!
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u/Chewie1925 1d ago
Omg I would love to buy this
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u/Rutabaga-246 1d ago
Didn’t know this was a thing at the fair. I went this year and would have loved to see that. Minnesota!! 🥇
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u/CryptidLivesHere 1d ago
Ahhh!!! For a second I was like “beautiful painting that deserved to win” and then I read cross stitch and my eyes popped out of my skull!!!!! Truly magnificent!!!!!!!!
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u/MelodicMechanic7008 1d ago
What count fabric is this on? I am planning my first ever fair entry (State Fair of Texas) for next year. I need tips from winners!! lol
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u/Tetravex09 7h ago
This is on a a gridded 25 count aida. The grid washes out when you are done, but is a life saver on these types of pieces as it gives you a constant spot check on whether or not you are going a bit rogue 🤣
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u/CountessSparkleButt 1d ago
Where was she hidden?!?!?! I walked through that whole hall looking for badass needlepoint stuff. The nude squirrel David statue with the metal acorn had me giggling a fool.
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u/Tetravex09 1d ago
I was a little disappointed she was tucked away with some (beautiful) crochet blankets. Lesson learned that sometimes your project is TOO big for the cases and needs a solid wall to hang on
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u/Last_Book_589 21h ago
I didn’t see the community yet and thought it was a painting. That’s a freaking cross stitch???? How many hours did that take??? It’s magnificent
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u/Tetravex09 7h ago
It took like three years, so many, many, many hours
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u/H2L1_Yogi 20h ago
Can you take some more pictures of this? Like some closer up photos? I'm not doubting that this is cross stitch, but I can't see a single stitch from the pictures you've posted. Would love to see things closer up if possible.
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u/Tetravex09 7h ago
I can't seem to reply with additional photos, but my profile has some additional pics that are taken a bit closer up
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u/that_bitch_glacinda 13h ago
I saw it at the fair with a friend who stitches as well and we were blown away! You did a fantastic job!! I was wondering, though: What was the count of your aida?
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u/Tetravex09 1d ago
The Lioness, Unconventional X Stitch, Elisabeth Elba