A beautiful quilt made by Claire Swinhoe took several prizes in the Los Alamos County Fair. The quilt is all hand appliqued except for the two large turtles. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A painting of Michael Jackson by Lucas Montoya won a Grand Champion ribbon at the Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

An intricate shawl crocheted by Jennifer Jordan earned a Grand Champion ribbon at the Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Alexandria Booton won a first place ribbon for her 4-H poster on her jewelry-making hobby. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A stunning quilt by Tanya Stidham took two ribbons at the Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A fine knitted piece by Vivian Hofhine won a blue ribbon at the Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

This floral arrangement by Denise George earned a first place and reserve grand champion ribbon at the Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Nicholas Booton’s 4-H poster features the chickens he showed at the Rio Arriba County Fair where he won Grand Champion Showmanship in the poultry division. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

This photo by Patti Delgado caught just about everyone’s attention at the Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/loslamosreporter.com

Monica Smith made this poster on her experiences in 4-H archery. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A variety of flowers from gardens in Los Alamos County on display at Mesa Public Library for the Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Some of the finer details hand appliqued in a quilt by Claire Swinhoe at the Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com