Over the years, I've entered several of my historical and fantasy costumes in county and state fairs. I haven't done so in the past few years due to an increased work load both at home and at work.

2001
First Place, Historic Costume, Marin County Fair: Half-Mourning
- Red and black cotton 1860s half-mourning gown, black grosgrain and satin ribbon trim, black cotton piping

Best of Show, Costume Design Division [encompasses both historic and original design], Marin County Fair: Half-Mourning

Third Place in top category of Award of Excellence, Best of Show Competition - Adult Wearing Apparel, California State Fair: Velveteen Gown

Award of Merit, Best of Show Competition - Adult Wearing Apparel, California State Fair: Half-Mourning

2000
Second Place, Costume - Original Design, Marin County Fair: Brocade Corset
- Red Chinese cherry blossom brocade corset, with beadwork and vintage bird-shape sequins

First Place, Adult Apparel (Historic Costume), San Mateo County Fair: Velveteen Gown
- Brown cotton velveteen 1860s ball gown, red cherry blossom brocade detailing, ribbon flower trims, cartridge-pleated skirt waist

Best of Show, Adult Sewn Apparel, San Mateo County Fair: Velveteen Gown

1999
First Place, Historic Costume, Marin County Fair: Violet Ball Gown
- Dark violet 1860s ball gown with lavender accents and beadwork. I made everything you see, including the hair combs and jewelry.

First Place, Adult Apparel (Historic Costume), San Mateo County Fair: Autumn Tea Gown
- Hand-done box-pleated trim, separate undersleeves and collar

Third Place in top category of Award of Excellence, Best of Show Competition - Adult Wearing Apparel, California State Fair: Work Dress
- This is a tough competition: hundreds of BoS entries are sent in from across the state, but only a few are chosen to display and compete.

1998
Second Place, Adult Apparel (Historic Costume), San Mateo County Fair: Winter Plaid
- 1860s blue/black/grey wool plaid dress

First Place, Adult Apparel (Historic Costume), San Mateo County Fair: Work Dress
- 1860s red plaid cotton work dress. I embroidered the haversack, as well.

Best of Show, Adult Sewn Apparel, San Mateo County Fair: Work Dress

1997
Second place, Costume - Original Design, Marin County Fair: Lady EBE
- Multi-layered outfit with beaded hat, pants, tunic top, Tibetan panel coat, hapi coat

First Place, Adult Apparel (Historic Costume), San Mateo County Fair: Red Velvet Renaissance
- Dark red velvet Elizabethan, complete with hat and gloves

Third Place, Overall Best in Show in Clothing and Textiles, San Mateo County Fair: Red Velvet Renaissance