Does anyone feel like August zipped by in a blur? I feel like that more and more, it does seem that time goes faster, especially when kids return to college and the house is empty. It was hot and wet here in August, which made for some good stitching time. It was also State Fair month and I once again entered projects into the Home and Family Arts competition. I always enjoy getting to the fair to see the great work of so many artists and crafters from across the state.  I was thrilled to receive 6 ribbons this year for my projects entered in the State Fair.  First Place (!!!) for Flea Market Flowers Framed Cross-stitch 101-150" Honorable Mention for 31st Cross Stitch - Other Household Items Honorable Mention for Yuletide Revels Mixed Techniques - Stitching Honorable Mention - Central Park Sling Bag Sewing - Accessories Honorable Mention for Reindeer Xing (that's it at the top where you can see the plaid fabric) Quilting - Bed quilts - Machine pieced, Long Arm quilted Honorabl...