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2018 Logan County Fair Lincoln Daily News July 29 - August 5, 2018 Page 219 Saddle all the rave at Textile awards on Sunday On Sunday afternoon, Textile Awards were handed out at the Logan County Fair. The Textiles was well populated with beautiful hand-work from embroidery to crochet, quilting, bags and clothing, the selection was vast and beautiful. One particular applique quilt got the attention of many folks who visited the barn this week. And on Sunday afternoon, the ladies who manage the department said they were envious and in awe of the talent within the quilt. The piece was done by Marge Edwards of Fowler, Indiana and featured a saddle with very nice detail. Marge shared that the saddle had been a real challenge and she had re-done it several times. She said the reason for all the extra effort was the pattern. When she went by the pattern, the saddle was very geometric, and to her at least, didn’t look right. So, she started modifying the pattern until she got what she wanted. It certainly paid off as Marge took the Best of Show in that category. Again this year, Phyllis Martin was on hand with a number of wonderful crochet entries, as well as some counted cross stitch so tiny and fine it was just amazing. Phyllis is 94 years old this year and has been showing and winning ribbons at the Logan County Fair since she was a young woman. On hand to assist with the presentation of the awards were the three members of Logan County Royalty, Queen Molly Schempp, Junior Miss Julia Collins, and Little Miss Klyee Fulk. The three young ladies very much enjoyed seeing the many pieces of work, and seemed to take extra time admiring the handmade clothing that was on display. During the award presentations, the queen and princesses assisted with holding up handy work and ribbons as a number of the winners took top honors in multiple divisions. Little Miss Kylee got a chuckle from winner Lisa Lincoln, when Lincoln attempted to hand Miss Kylee an embroidery piece to hold. Kyle smiled and pointed at a puppy pillow and with a broad smile said she’d rather hold the puppy. Lincoln also had an extraordinary piece on hand. Framed under glass, her counted cross stitched maid in uniform was a study in shades of gray and it was very impressive, especially the detail on the maids apron. CONTINUE 00