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August 13, 2022
Alyssa McNab of Des Moines received Best of Show honors in the Crochet division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.
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 below:
CROCHET
Doily (less than 14 inches)
1) Sherry L Murtle, Des Moines
2) Keri Crowley, Indianola
3) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Erin Hodgson, Ames
Doily (2 or more colors)
1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines
2) Junellyn Ellis, Tracy
3) Christina Weldon, Winterset
Honorable Mention) Kelsie Schmidt, Griswold
Centerpiece (14-21 inches in diameter)
1) Keri Crowley, Indianola
2) Alice Grimm, Riverside
3) Julie Goodrich, Des Moines
Centerpiece (22-30 inches in diameter)
1) Erin Hodgson, Ames
2) Alice Grimm, Riverside
3) JoDee Anderson, Alta
Luncheon Cloth (30-54 inches in diameter)
1) Keri Crowley, Indianola
2) Alice Grimm, Riverside
3) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines
Dresser Scarf or Runner
1) Alice Grimm, Riverside
2) Erin Hodgson, Ames
3) Julie Goodrich, Des Moines
Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter)
1) Deb Barglof, Sioux Rapids
2) Alice Grimm, Riverside
3) Patricia Gilroy, Story City
Fillet Crochet (perimeter under 100 inches)
1) Keri Crowley, Indianola
3) Deb Barglof, Sioux Rapids
Afghan (granny squares and variations)
1) Christina Weldon, Winterset
2) JoDee Anderson, Alta
3) Rebecca Hamann, Pleasant Hill
Honorable Mention) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
Afghan (ripple pattern)
1) Erin Iske, Council Bluffs
3) Roseann A. Davis, Knoxville
Afghan (shell stitch)
1) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo
2) Wynona Bohemann, Norwalk
3) Nancy Vanlandingham, West Des Moines
Afghan (stitch other than above)
1) Junellyn Ellis, Tracy
2) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines
3) Patricia Gilroy, Story City
Honorable Mention) Rebecca Hamann, Pleasant Hill
Honorable Mention) Melanie Hauser, Storm Lake
Baby Afghan
1) Patricia Gilroy, Story City
2) Joyce Brown, West Des Moines
3) JoDee Anderson, Alta
Baby Sweater or Jacket (aged 0-2)
1) Joyce Brown, West Des Moines
2) Melanie Stiles, Asbury
3) Jordan Lehman, Windsor Heights
Childs Sweater (aged 2-10)
1) Julie Goodrich, Des Moines
Shawl / Poncho
1) Lisa Oelke, Van Meter
2) JoDee Anderson, Alta
3) Patricia Gilroy, Story City
Adult Garment
1) Jordan Lehman, Windsor Heights
2) Kiah Allen, Ankeny
3) Nora Thomas, Newton
Pullover Sweater
1) Deborah Ashby, Gilman
2) Elise Thorson, Des Moines
3) Heather Knar, Ankeny
Cardigan Sweater
1) Keri Crowley, Indianola
2) Lindsay Delger, Ankeny
3) Deborah Ashby, Gilman
Lace Edging
2) Keri Crowley, Indianola
Scarf
1) Deann Strange, New Virginia
2) Dawn Mennear, Des Moines
3) Ava Vaughn, Ankeny
Infinity Scarf
1) JoDee Anderson, Alta
2) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines
3) Betty Whitson, Ottumwa
Honorable Mention) Christiana Bradshaw, Indianola
Hat
1) Joyce Brown, West Des Moines
2) Josephine Mowrer, Madrid
3) Nora Thomas, Newton
Honorable Mention) Roseann A. Davis, Knoxville
Purse / Tote
1) Mary Ann Nielsen, Des Moines
2) Nora Thomas, Newton
3) Ellen Kappa, Des Moines
Jewelry
1) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines
2) Ava Vaughn, Ankeny
3) Keri Crowley, Indianola
Doll Garment
2) Coretta Cronbaugh, Blairstown
3) Alice Grimm, Riverside
Toy
1) Ava Vaughn, Ankeny
2) Luke McMann, Bondurant
3) Melissa Paulson, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Abbi Teel, Ankeny
Ornaments or Holiday Decoration
1) Sharon Payne, Mitchellville
2) Cathy Lewis, Clive
3) Coretta Cronbaugh, Blairstown
Crochet Rug
1) JoDee Anderson, Alta
3) Melanie Stiles, Asbury
Felted Item
2) Deborah Ashby, Gilman
3) Janet Luing, Panora
Sweepstakes - Crochet
1) Keri Crowley, Indianola
Best of Show- Crochet
1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines