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August 10, 2023
Counted Thread Techniques Artists Compete for Iowa State Fair Honors
Skilled artists around Iowa competed in the Counted Thread Techniques division of the Fabric and Threads Competition, judged before the start of the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.
Emily Barton of Des Moines won Best of Show and Robin Rossignol of North Liberty won theSweepstakes award.
The Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal.
Complete results follow:
COUNTED THREAD TECHNIQUES
Blackwork Embroidery
1) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids
2) Linda Lee Miller, Cedar Rapids
3) Karen Oloughlin, Kelley
Honorable Mention) Rebecca Courtright, Bettendorf
Honorable Mention) Kathy Rathe, Ames
Hardanger Embroidery
1) Shirley K. Walker, Des Moines
2) Emily Barton, Des Moines
Mixed Technique Picture
1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty
2) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids
Mixed Fiber Item
1) Emily Barton, Des Moines
Pulled Thread Item
1) Kathy Rathe, Ames
2) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty
Holiday Ornaments or Holiday Decoration
1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty
Swedish Weaving
1) Jennifer Allen, Altoona
3 Dimensional
1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty
Sweepstakes - Counted Thread Techniques
1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty
Best of Show - Counted Thread Techniques
1) Emily Barton, Des Moines