Kathy Hollingsworth of Pleasantville earned Best of Show honors in the Fabric and Threads Machine Knitting contest judged prior to the start of the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Hollingsworth claimed this title last year as well.
Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second floor of the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.
Additional results below:
Child's Garment
1) Kathy Hollingsworth, Pleasantville
2) Ruth Schell, Runnells
Adult Garment
1) Ruth Schell, Runnells
2) Kathy Hollingsworth, Pleasantville
Afghan or Throw
1) Norene Bruxvoort, Leighton
2) Kathy Hollingsworth, Pleasantville
Cardigan Sweater
1) Kathy Hollingsworth, Pleasantville
2) Ruth Schell, Runnells
Pullover Sweater
1) Kathy Hollingsworth, Pleasantville
“Nothing Compares” to the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. 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.

