From the Monroe News in Monroe County, Michigan (US) comes another article about the Monroe County Fair. This time, it's about the young folk who were crowned royalty of the county's 4-H club. As a stitcher, the queen is the most interesting, 18 year old Sara Seitz. Among her other accomplishments, she's a needleworker who does counted cross stitch, including earning awards at the fair for her work. As always, I love to hear about younger stitchers.

The Driffield Times has a writeup of the Lockington Show, from Driffield, UK, which seems to be an agricultural show with food and craft jurying, like the US's state fairs.  The nice thing is they seem to have gotten more entries than they did last year, which is a great sign of increasing interest in crafting and handwork. The winners in the cross stitch category were:

1. V. Hunt
2. S. Wilson
3. H. Hatley

Congrats to them!

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel had an article about a Stitch N' Pitch game that was held at the end of July. These events sell special tickets to baseball games, where the goodie bags are needlework supplies. It's basically an attempt to reach out to more women to take an interest in the sport.

I used to follow basebal years ago, but while it's more fun to attend a game, I don't find professional baseball intersting enough to spend the time to watch. I might if I'm channel surfing, but that's about it. But, I'd love to go to a game now that I stitch. Several hours of stitching time outside and watch the game? Great idea. What I don't care for is the tone of the article, though, which seems to have made sure to quote people who don't usually follow baseball much. And I find it hilarious the guy that said, "It's boring," when asked if he'd take up knitting. To me, I don't think I could sit that long at a game anymore without doing SOMETHING with my hands. That sounds much more boring to me! 

The annual Delmarva Needle Art Show and Competition at the Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill, MD (USA) is looking for entries. Entries are due August 24.

From The Daily Times: "Entries are now being sought for the annual Delmarva Needle Art Show and Competition to be held at the Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill.

All types of art created with needle and thread are encouraged, including quilts, embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crochet and more.All styles, from traditional to contemporary are welcome.Entries are due Aug. 24.

Entries should have an attached label with the artist's name, address, and phone number, along with the title of the work.

For more information, call the museum at 410-632-0515."