A Man, A Woman, A Harley: Best of Show

This past weekend, Cadiz KY, celebrated their very own fall festival. They call their celebration Ham Festival. This small town in Western Kentucky swells by thousands of people. The usual 'fair' types of events take place and the typical 'fair' food is offered by vendors at exorbitant prices.

There were two events at the festival that I participated in. The first is the Cadiz' Quilt Guild's Quilt show. I entered two quilts in the show. Neither quilt was judged because they are antiques, however, it was fun to show off these wonderful heirlooms.

This quilt I called the 48 States. It was made by Tim's Great Grandma Wheeler. I think it was made in the early 1900's, probably around the1920's.

-This quilt is the Double Irish Chain pattern. This quilt was made by my Great Great Great Grandma Bowker. Although, I no longer have anyone to ask about this quilt, I believe it was made in the early 1800's. The back of the quilt still has the markings of the flour sacks they used. This quilt was given to my Mother, from her Grandma, because she was the fist of the Grandchildren to marry.

The second event that I participated in was the Arts and Craft competition put on by the local Extension Office and the Homemakers club. I entered in several categories. I entered the following items and received the corresponding award:

Color Photograph of a red barn behind a field of tobacco - no award
Afghan - 2nd Place
Cross Stitch of Amish Farm scene - 1st Place, and Best Of Show - 2nd Place

Tim entered his fabulous Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - no award

Jackie entered:
Crochet Hat with Bow - 2nd Place
Crochet Formal outfit including Hat and Purse - 1st Place, and Best Of Show - 1st Place.

Here are a few pictures of our entries: