craftyhunnypie Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Been Betley show today, where I entered 14 classes. Have got placed in 8 of them. 1st for 4 muffins 2nd for Victoria Sponge 2nd for item of hand knitting 3rd for bag for life 2nd for decorated plant pot 3rd for handmade gift for an adult ( crocheted doily ) 3rd for poetry & 2nd for my 4 white eggs! So over the moon especially the eggs - thanks to Annie Ancona. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Well done Great achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Well done I too entered items at a local show this weekend. Carrot cake, scones, pancakes and meringues..........and got nothing I must say I did not hold out much hope for the pancakes as they really were only fit for the girls My mum used to make great pancakes and when I was making them I could imagine her looking over my shoulder despairing of how awful they had turned out. The other items were ok though but I was up against a lot of very experienced bakers.....well that my excuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Well done Emma didn't know you were a poet. Are you going to share it with us a pictures of your makes Bet your girls would give you a prize for the pancakes LL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Well done . Bad luck, LolaLayla, better luck next time . (10 out of 10 for effort though .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Well done Any photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thanks for the encouragement Of course I still have a whole lot of carrot cake left at home because I only needed 3 pieces for the show......I just keep tasting it to see how I could have improved it (Bang goes the diet). The girls diet isn't that hot either with all the pancakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 Hi - will take pics tomorrow, as it has been my nephews birthday today too & I've only just got back from the party. Won't be much cake left by tomorrow, but will photograph whatever there is & my handicrafts, plus prize cards. Lots of guinea pigs being shown - I can't wait to get my guineas! There was a beautiful silver double laced wyandotte bantam there too. I loved a stall there selling vintage bits & bobs, tea sets, tablecloths, teapots & quilts. I admired all the home grown flower entries...loved the Gladioli & sweet peas entries - stunning! There were some amazing entries in the childrens classes - such creative youngsters, which I love to see as I worry that crafts might become a thing of the past. Had a lovely day - this is the 1st show I've ever entered & it's given me the confidence now to try others. I'm sure your carrot cake is scrummy. I don't know how judges decide at all? I mean there was a fabulous looking fruit cake that didn't get placed & some scones too. It was some that didn't look so good that got placed & don't know why or what they look for? So don't give up! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Congrats - you did really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Excellent achievement Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thank you! A bit tired from my weekend , but will get round to posting pics sometime this week. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
