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| | | From: Linster (Original Message) | Sent: 8/10/2004 5:05 AM |
This past weekend I did the West Springfield Arts Festival for the first time (2 day show- $135 booth fee). It was the first show I've done where they judge your work. On saturday each crafter was given a card at registration to place on one piece they wanted the judges to take a look at in particular and they would also look at your other work as well to get an overall opinion of your work. I set my "Fireman's Guardian Angel" up front of my booth in an easel and placed my card on that piece. I brought my saw on saturday and demo'ed all day. About noonish, one of the judges came by my booth and stood there and read the article I had published in Scroll Saw Workshop on the Fireman's Guardian Angel. She watched me doing my sawing and asked me all kinds of questins. She seemed very interested in my work and thanked me for demonstrating it to the crowds. A little bit later, 2 more judges came by. The gentleman didn't spend much time looking at the fireman but walked inside my booth and looked at my other items while the woman studied the fireman. About 3:30 that afternoon, the President of the West Springfield Parks and Rec Dept (who sponsored the Arts Festival) came by and presented me with a first place blue ribbon in the Professional Crafts category along with a check for $125. I was so excited! He told me the judges found my work to be professional, unique and refreshing. Then on Sunday, the local paper came by and took a picture of me with my winning entry. Can't wait to see the article. I did not sell much at this show but made my booth fee back plus a few bucks and of course the winning check and ribbon made it worthwhile. Linster |
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Congratulations on the ribbon Linster, its great to see so many members of this group doing so well in the scrolling arena. Would love to see the article if you are able to post it up. Brett |
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Way to go Linster, Hope you do well with the attention. Hank |
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Linster,
That's great, very well deserved. I have a post in 'General' about your pattern that you may have missed, its moved down aways.
The volunteer firemen that I gave a copy to really appreciated it, especially after I told them why you designed it.
Thanks again for putting your pattern out there, I'm not sure anything else would have worked as well for a 'thank you' to them.
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congrats we all knew your work was 1st rate
now western mass is about to know also jimid
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| From: Linster |
This past weekend I did the West Springfield Arts Festival
for the first time (2 day show- $135 booth fee). It was the
first show I've done where they judge your work. On saturday
each crafter was given a card at registration to place on one
piece they wanted the judges to take a look at in particular and
they would also look at your other work as well to get an
overall opinion of your work.
I set my "Fireman's Guardian Angel" up front of my booth in
an easel and placed my card on that piece. I brought my saw on
saturday and demo'ed all day. About noonish, one of the judges
came by my booth and stood there and read the article I had
published in Scroll Saw Workshop on the Fireman's Guardian
Angel. She watched me doing my sawing and asked me all kinds of
questins. She seemed very interested in my work and thanked me
for demonstrating it to the crowds. A little bit later, 2 more
judges came by. The gentleman didn't spend much time looking at
the fireman but walked inside my booth and looked at my other
items while the woman studied the fireman.
About 3:30 that afternoon, the President of the West
Springfield Parks and Rec Dept (who sponsored the Arts Festival)
came by and presented me with a first place blue ribbon in the
Professional Crafts category along with a check for $125. I was
so excited! He told me the judges found my work to be
professional, unique and refreshing. Then on Sunday, the local
paper came by and took a picture of me with my winning entry.
Can't wait to see the article.
I did not sell much at this show but made my booth fee back
plus a few bucks and of course the winning check and ribbon made
it worthwhile.
Linster | |
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| | | From: Bob C. | Sent: 8/10/2004 11:54 PM |
Linster congradulations on your first place ribbon and the 125.00, but I know you and believe that being notice as a professional means more, and that will be remember much longer than the cash. I hope you post the newpaper article, again congrads Bob C |
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WAY TO GO LINSTER !!! You have a great step ahead on next year's show with the news article. People that stopped by your booth will remember and come looking for you next time. YEAH !!! Deena |
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Wonderful Linster, congratulations! Sue |
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 CONGRATULATIONS LINSTER!!! That is wonderful news! I am sure you are proud. I hope you can use the money to buy more wood. I am looking forward to reading the article when you post it. Keep up the great work. Karen |
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| | | From: Linster | Sent: 8/11/2004 5:13 PM |
Thank you all for the Congrats.
It really is an honor to have your work recognized in an event such as this. That blue ribbon will reside on the Fireman portrait until it it sold and then hang elsewhere in my tent along with the collection of articles I have obtained. It's time that scroll work gets the recognition it deserves!
The article will be coming out in thursday's paper so my friend is going to go by the office and pick up several copies for me. I'll scan and post it as soon as I can.
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Well done Linster!!!!!!
good news for sure on your winning, your
work is really professional, and well deserving of the award.
Papa Jim
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| I'd like to see the article also. Glad to see people in this group get some rewards for their efforts. Hope this attention will help your sales at the next show. Keep up the good work Clockman |
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THAT'S GREAT!!! Way to go. Bobby |
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Congratulations linster on the win it also shows how people are perceiving great scroll saw work, and giving it the rewards it deserves. regards the west aussie  |
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Congrats Lins
would that have been the Westspringfiled fair in Massachusetts???
I am fro New Hampshire but originally form Taxachusetts
Michael
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