Wednesday 1 June 2011

just a tad excited...........

we've had our local show...........from a young child I have always liked to enter art, craft, flowers into the show.............this year I  put some sewing and photography in................it's great to support the local shows (agriculture shows).............nothing else like them in country towns...............
I got quite a few 1st and 2nd's in various areas..........
anyway look what I got......................
on my Gardener's Journal..............I am so excited.....................
and if that wasn't enough you get points for places and champions etc and they do a tally for the whole pavillion and guess who won the Champion Exhibitor..................ta da.......
and not to be out done.............Fairy Girl had some sewing, a necklaces, photos and cooking in and she won the Junior Champion Exhibitor in the pavillion too.............
I have 3 finishes to show you that i put in the show but you will have to wait until next week for that............have to get some pics..............busy busy....
......May was the 3rd quietest month I have had in my whole time blogging........
Friday morning i'm off on retreat and Fairy Girl gets to come too for some of the time we are both very excited and she is already planning an entry for next years show........which she is going to work on at the retreat..............
I have nothing organised for retreat yet.....few ideas floating around.........
....off to put new elastic on netball bibs..........is 7.30pm to early to go to bed????
better do the bibs then I will hop into bed........
Catch you later..............
Chookyblue

76 comments:

Annie said...

YEAHHH!!!! COngratulations Chooky, you know how I love to support the country show.

And This Little Pig said...

Hey Chooky, congratulations, don't you just love our local ag shows. I always fine the Arts & Craft section are the toughest to crack... So woohoo!!!
Libbie in Oz

barb's creations said...

Congratulations to you and your daughter on your wins Chooky :) Barb.

Jan said...

Well done, girls!What great results - you must be so proud. I LOVE country shows.

Miriam said...

Woohoo!!! Congratulations to you and Fairy Girl!!!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

I am so proud of both my girls...how good is that...three cheers to you both.....see ya Friday....xxx

Sue SA said...

Congratulations Mum and Daughter what a fantastic win! And so nice that you are going on retreat together, there is nothing nicer then sewing with your Mum! Happy quilting, Sue SA.

Indigo Blue said...

That is fantastic! Congratulations to you both. I used to take part in village shows but sadly moved away and can no longer take part. There was always a lot of excitment surrounding all of the classes exhibited.
x

simplestitches said...

congrats to both of you!

Nancy Near Philadelphia said...

Congratulations, Chooky! How wonderful for both of you!

Jindi's Cottage said...

Huge Congratulations...to you both...that is awesome...

Andrea said...

Absolutely brilliant - well done both of you !

Dawn said...

Fantastic Chooky...thats so cool...CHAMPION quilter...yeah way to go
Hugs Dawn x x x

Willow Grove - Kez said...

Go girls. Well done. Now you had better get cracking for next years show

Miss Hillbilly said...

Giggling from Kerri's comment....
anyway, GREAT job Chooky!

BubzRugz said...

Fantastic... well done to both of you....
Hugz

Kaye R said...

Very Cool Chookyblue. Also having a cackle at Kerri.

Nicky said...

Woohoo! Congratulations to you both. No small feat you've achieved there, and to think you both did it in the same year - Well done!

PS - Word verification is 'qualiti' - very appropriate. lol

rosie said...

Well done Chooky,fantastic!!!!

Jodie said...

Go Chooky and fairy girl....
Country shows are the best - we have one in ballarat but it is sadly under supported.
Yours must be thriving !

suzitee said...

OMGOSH! How EXCITING Chooky! I have fond memories of my local agricultural show from my childhood...and there is NOTHING more exciting than a champion ribbon! A huge congratulations to you both!

Josie said...

Huge congratulations to both of you!!! Like mother like daughter eh... you must be so proud of both your achievments.
Local Agricultural shows rock!!!

Marg said...

Love the local shows, too. It's always so exciting to see how you went. My daughter puts things in as well and so far has done quite well. But it's really the fun of it. That is the most beautiful quilt. A worthy winner!!

Jeanette said...

Congratulations. Well done to you both.

Kate said...

Congrats, thats awesome news for both of you :-)

Bloom said...

Congratulations you two! So exciting. I remember as a kid not being able to sleep the night before show day, in anticipation of seeing if I'd won any prizes. Love it!

Roseanne said...

congratulations on your win . It is so nice to get reworded for your hard work.

Unknown said...

Big Congratulations to You Both..Excellent News!
cheers

Mary said...

Congratulations!! What a wonderful awards for both of you.

Lorraine said...

Always knew you were a champion and now you have the ribbon(s) to prove it....well done to Fairy Girl too...a chip off the old block! have a great time on retreat!

Cardygirl said...

Well deserved!

Bonnie said...

Congratulations! When visiting in Australia, I have been lucky enough to see a couple of local shows. They are wonderful. You are starting a winning tradition.

julieQ said...

Good for you, Chooky!! Well done!!

Yvette said...

You go girl!!! Congratulations!!

LuAnn said...

Wow! Congratulations to you on the ribbon. It is a gorgeous quilt!

Quilt Kitty said...

Congratulations Chooky! Love your GJ quilt. You must be very proud of your daughter too. Tracee xx

Lurline said...

Whoo-hoo and to Fairy Girl, too!!! Big hugs - Lurline♥

Oddbjørg said...

Congratulations to both of you!

Maria said...

How good is that!! Congratulations to you both. Well Done!!

My DD2 and I spent a weekend retreat together a few weekends ago. Was great so enjoy.

LeKaQuilt said...

yhuuu! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations !!! Hugs

Mary Grace McNamara said...

Wow, what an accomplishment! Good for you! And a big pat on the back to your daughter too!

MGM

Lynn said...

Good for you! It's well deserved. Mother-daughter winners ... that's fun!

May Kristin said...

Wow! Congratulations to you both!

Christine M said...

Congratulations Chooky!

De said...

Congrats Chooky and to Fairy Girl too - she must get it from her Mum!

Googy Girl said...

Congrats Chooky and Fairy girl,

you definitely deserve a extra special treat for your cleverness

Liz said...

No, 7.30 is a quite respectable time to go to bed in the country..! Congratulations on all your firsts, especially the big ribbon, well done. Country Shows are just the best aren't they, I would always pick country over city, far more interesting....
Lizzie
xxx

Unknown said...

Congratulations to both you and Fairygirl!!!

retdairyqueen said...

Wow Such a talented family
Well done to you both
We all knew your work was perfect This just proves it

Julia said...

Well done, girls!
What great results - congrats..you must be so rightly proud.
Julia ♥

Stitched With Prayer said...

Oh my gosh Chooky!!! Congratulations on EVERYTHING! Your quilt is truly gorgeous too. Congratulations to Fairy Girl too! What a wonderful time you all must have had. Well done. Big Hugs...

Wendy said...

Congrats to you and Fairy Girl on your wins! How exciting to win ribbons for a project that you have worked on........

Sarah said...

Way to go!

Laila said...

HI.. Congrtulation ! You realy deserve it. Hugs :-)

loulee said...

Congratulations. Wow, well done. I'm tickled pink for you. :-)

Anonymous said...

A family of Champions!! Glad that the show went well and that everyone loved your quilt!

DAWNIE said...

Well done chooky - that is just fabulous and certainly well deserved. I have had the pleasure of seeing your quilt and it is just lovely. Not only did you inspire everyone else to get stitching, also purchasing Annis books to complete the quilt and giving everyone else a sense of achievement of what they had planned to do for ages. Now you have been well rewarded - congratulations to you - certainly well deserved all round. and of course your daughter must be just chuffed - great to see you supporting the local shows.

Isabella said...

OH THATS GREAT FOR YOU BOTH hope you both enjoy your stitching chatting weekend

Shiralee Stitches said...

Wow, wow, wow....congratulations....like mother like daughter apparently....just great .....have you got a ribbon collection or does this make a first for you and Fairygirl? Have a lovely special time this weekend...can't wait to see a peek at what Fairygirl is stitching up for next years exhibit....

Gaizie said...

Well done to you both... the show was great it was lovely to catch up with you... the kids are growing up so fast...have a good time at the retreat...

Love Bears All Things said...

WOW, Congratulations to you both...I've never entered anything (called Fairs here)but have always enjoyed attending and seeing the exhibits.
Wonderful that you're going on retreat with your Daughter. Have fun.
Mama Bear

Sonia said...

woohooo congratulations!!!

Susie said...

well done - you deserve it!

Anonymous said...

well done Chooky and fairy girl what a twosome hey,congrats to both of you

Carole said...

Congratulations! Well deserved! Cheers!

Anita said...

Yay congratulations!!
Have a great weekend - can't wait to catch up with you all next month!

Lynda said...

Congratulations Chooky! Thrilled to bits for you and Fairy Girl.

Joy said...

Woohoo!!!! That is AWESOME!! Congratulations to both of you :o)!! Clearly the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
What a fabulous effort, well done :o)
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Chocolate Cat said...

Congratulations to you both! Champions - WOW!!

Thimbelina said...

Wow Chooky....well done to both of you!

Katie said...

Wow! Congratulations. :-)

Hanne said...

Congratulations :-)

cross stitch kits said...

It is amazing when you win an award and you won plenty, great work well done!

Leanne said...

I am just catching up here. WELL DONE YOU.

Bec said...

Well done! You must have been SO excited when you saw your quilt!

Candace said...

Awesome, Congratulations. As you can see I'm behind and catching up.