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WOODSTOCK--Intricate needleworkand glasscraft, which delight fairgoers, she fine-crafted woodwork are included in one said. of the McHenry County Fair's most liverse exhibits each year -- entries More young women -- in their thirties -- tisplayed in the Crafts and Needlework are exhibiting, she said, dispelling the no- (epartment. tion that wily older women have the time Talented men and women take this year- or take pleasure in doing needlework. \r opportunity to see how the judges com- They may not have the money to spend on pre their handiwoct to others' and exhibit outside activities, so they stay home and bfor others to enjoy as well. stitch, Macheroux hypothesized. Or work- Mary Macheroux, department ing women may find it relaxing. Superintendent, receives more than 300 en- taes each year, the majority of them ntedlework. Divisions include wall decora- ttas, nature craft and "other" for objects vnich don't fall into the IS established categories in the Open and Junior Shows. New divisions are created when a "It brings out the little ldd in aU of us to lumber of similar items fall under have our work judged." 'fother." "We see how the fad goes," she said. For Macheroux, who has been superinten example, people have begun to create dent for four years, said she takes great figures out of nylon, a craft which was pleasure in seeing children receiving their popularized by the pug-faced pigs placed first ribbon or an older woman proudly on magnets. " displaying her ribbons. Macheroux thinks most people look at the county fair as an event primarily for "People love the ribbons more than women, but she would gladly see more anything else," she said. Ribbons are . men exhibit in her department. Men tend given to the sixth place in every category to do more original woodwork, models and so nearly everyone receives an award. Macheroux saw all five of lier children experience the joy of getting a ribbon through participation in 4-H. She said 4-Hers may not realize they can exhibit last year's 4-H project in needlework in the open show the next year. "Dig out that project, dust it off and alter it," Macheroux urges both 4-Hers and people who may not have considered exhibiting at the fair. Although the deadline for entering in this year's fair has passed, that stitchery or craft can still be entered next year, and there's also time to embark on . a new project. [Jim>111 ^ Ijjgm I I I JJPjapPWgPPBjP* J? JP JMgJJUf1 LB. 1%, \ «8\u \iiig CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING People of all ages display their talents in the fair, including more and more children. She notes the majority come bade year after year. Over 650 fine mouldings to choose from and a fast 1-week service >Solid Wood Ovals* Large Selection Metals "Barn Board and other rustic woods. We also repair and finish antiques'Restore Old Baroque Frames*Do Woodworking Projects*Buy & Sell Fine Persian Rugs. (By app't.) •Browse thru our Art Reproduction Books*We deal in limited edition prints ..Wildlife Art and Western Art. H|WOOD-N-THINGS ft 89 Grant Street Downtown Crystal Lake V M-F 9-5; Sat'. 9-12 ** •> rV a 459-0460 SEE US AT BOOTHS 16 & 17 BUILDING "A" GO WHERE THE ROAD LEADS YOU... XVZ12TK Venture UNLIMITED YT125K Yamaha SS440 on wS&h 2, 3 or 4 •Ml WHEELS OE [ CRAFT YAMAHA..SUZUKI 1601 S. Route 47, Woodstock, 111. 815-3384454 YAMAHAmSIIZUKI 1601 S. Route 47, Woodstock, IH. 815-338-6454 Shaw/Free Press Media Group, Inc. I983 Fair Guide--Page 61 Fair features