Opening Reception: October 19, 2002

Newlyweds David and Katy get ready to vote for their favorite.

Newlyweds David and Katy get ready to vote for their favorite.

Dashing Eric volunteered to bartend...

Dashing Eric volunteered to bartend, knowing there would be lots of femme power at the opening. He ended up learning more about knitting than he ever wanted to know. Thanks, Eric! Your eyes can unglaze now.

The Display, quickly built by Charlie Young on Saturday morning!

The Display, quickly built by Charlie Young on Saturday morning!
Thank you, Charlie!

RedLipstick's charming neighbor Grace simply can't resist Ranjit's Chicken Hat.

RedLipstick's charming neighbor Grace simply can't resist Ranjit's Chicken Hat.
I had to give her a small doll to get it back.

The amount of knitting talent at RedLipstick on Saturday was awe-inspiring!

The amount of knitting talent at RedLipstick on Saturday was awe-inspiring!
From the back left: Sonya, Tabbetha, Liz, ButtaFly. Front: Elanor and Alex.
Note Sonya's green lips top.

Tabbetha posing next to her Nepal Helmet (Oompa Loompa), which won Best of Show.

Tabbetha posing next to her Nepal Helmet (Oompa Loompa), which won "Best of Show". She has on some very interesting wool products, note her hat, scarf and sweater.

Me in the front with the Kansas City Kitty Crew.

Me in the front with the Kansas City Kitty Crew.

Pierre, who works at the 78th Precinct across the street, HAD to try on the Chia hat

Pierre, who works at the 78th Precinct across the street, HAD to try on the Chia hat. Maybe he's considering going undercover?