Alpers Hooks Honors in State Fair Crochet Contest
August 15, 2011
Norma Alpers of Gibson earned Best of Show honors in the Fabric and Threads Crochet contest judged prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Sweepstakes honors were awarded to Geri Nordyke of Agency.
All Fabric and Threads entries will remain on display throughout the Fair on the upper level of the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Additional results below:
Doily (less than 14 inches, white or ecru)
1) Janet Mapel, Lone Tree
2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa
3) Doris Benson, Polk City
4) Sandy Winchester, Ankeny
Honorable Mention) Lois Stein, Bancroft
Doily (less than 14 inches, colored thread)
1) Geri Nordyke, Agency
2) Sandy Winchester, Ankeny
3) Judith A. Ross, Camanche
4) Janet Mapel, Lone Tree
Honorable Mention) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa
Doily – (2 or more colors)
1) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa
2) Tim Egesdal, Cedar Rapids
3) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines
4) Sandy Winchester, Ankeny
Honorable Mention) Keri Crowley, Indianola
Centerpiece (14 to 21 inches in diameter)
1) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa
2) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines
3) Geri Nordyke, Agency
4) Louise Whitlow, Johnston
Honorable Mention) Doris Benson, Polk City
Centerpiece (22 to 30 inches in diameter)
1) Norma Alpers, Gibson
2) Louise Whitlow, Johnston
3) Alice Grimm, Riverside
4) Geri Nordyke, Agency
Luncheon Cloth (30 to 54 inches in diameter)
1) Geri Nordyke, Agency
2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa
3) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines
4) Ruth Taylor, Des Moines
Dresser Scarf or Runner
1) Geri Nordyke, Agency
2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa
3) Judith A. Ross, Camanche
4) Alice Grimm, Riverside
Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter)
1) Keri Crowley, Indianola
2) Kathy Hollingsworth, Pleasantville
Afghan (afghan stitch)
1) Marilyn Bacon, Brooklyn
2) Tamara Niles Sprole, Des Moines
3) Maryanne Remer, Urbandale
Afghan (granny squares, block pattern and assembly)
1) Martha J. Becker, West Des Moines
2) None Awarded
3) Diane Piercy, Des Moines
4) Laura Spire, West Des Moines
Afghan (ripple pattern)
1) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines
2) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines
3) Diane Piercy, Des Moines
4) Faye L. Adamson, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo
Afghan (shell stitch)
1) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines
Afghan (stitch other than above)
1) Jane Cruchelow, Mingo
2) Diane Piercy, Des Moines
3) Marie J. Higens, Ankeny
4) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines
Baby Afghan
1) Judith A. Ross, Camanche
2) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines
3) Marilyn Bacon, Brooklyn
4) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines
Baby Jacket with Cap
1) Geri Nordyke, Agency
2) Diane Piercy, Des Moines
3) Barbara De Wit, Tracy
4) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines
Child's Garment
1) Sundhild Barrett, Des Moines
2) Barbara De Wit, Tracy
3) Louise Whitlow, Johnston
4) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo
Shawl/Poncho
1) Laura Spire, West Des Moines
2) Melissa Perkins, Nevada
3) Katy Diltz, Coggon
4) Linda Bergquist, Iowa City
Honorable Mention) Tasha Wells, Des Moines
Sweater
1) Mardell Sidmore-Van Kleeck, Hampton
2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa
3) Frances Kruse, Huxley
4) Stacia Zink, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Keri Crowley, Indianola
Lace Edging
1) Alice Grimm, Riverside
2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa
3) Louise Whitlow, Johnston
4) Kathy Hollingsworth, Pleasantville
Fashion Accessory
1) Katy Diltz, Coggon
2) Tasha Wells, Des Moines
3) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa
4) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo
Honorable Mention) I Pour-el, Ames
Doll Garment (Yarn)
1) Joey Shaw, Perry
2) Doloris Culpepper, Des Moines
3) Barbara De Wit, Tracy
4) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs
Doll Garment (Thread)
1) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines
2) Norma Alpers, Gibson
3) Judy Street, Newton
4) Geri Nordyke, Agency
Toy
1) Diane Piercy, Des Moines
2) Anastasia Lefeber, Ankeny
3) Angela Miller, West Des Moines
4) Theresa Linn, Des Moines
Ornaments
1) Stacia Zink, West Des Moines
3) Ronda Smith, Marion
4) Louise Whitlow, Johnston
Holiday Decoration
1) Geri Nordyke, Agency
2) Doris Benson, Polk City
3) Joey Shaw, Perry
4) Angela Miller, West Des Moines
Framed Crochet Item
1) Susan Cole, Exline
2) Louise Whitlow, Johnston
3) Geri Nordyke, Agency
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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