I did my first "exhibit babysitter" shift at the local fair yesterday, and found great ribbons pinned to my entries.
Best in Show for my celtic knot, plus some special ribbon
1st in wallhanging for my Blue Willow, plus some special ribbon
3rd in "machine quilted by maker" for my stashy Irish Chain
I can't remember which special ribbons -- they all blur -- champion, reserve champion, director's award. I can't ever really tell what they mean. Presumably, the "champion" ribbons are for the runners up for best in show, but I've seen them on the best in show, so that's not it.
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