Fabric and Threads - Handspun Yarn

Handspun Yarn Honors Claimed at State Fair

Mary Ross of Pella won Best of Show in the Handspun Yarn division of the Fabric and Threads Competition, judged before the start of the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Emily Bellhoefer of Newton claimed the Sweepstakes award.

Fabric and Threads exhibits will be 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:

Wool, Lace Weight

1) Mary Ross, Pella

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

3) Mary Boulet, Muscatine

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Howe, West Des Moines

Wool, Worsted Weight

1) Emily Bollhoefer, Newton

2) Mandy Waite, Des Moines

3) Mary Ross, Pella

Honorable Mention) Linda Bergquist, Iowa City

Wool, Bulky Weight

1) Lucinda Hoch, Indianola

2) Linda Bergquist, Iowa City

3) Rebecca Howe, West Des Moines

Other Animal Fibers, Lace Weight

1) Katherine Vance, Indianola

2) Mary Boulet, Muscatine

3) Cherie Maxson, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Howe, West Des Moines

Other Animal Fibers, Worsted Weight

1) Emily Bollhoefer, Newton

2) Rebecca Howe, West Des Moines

Other Animal Fibers, Bulky Weight

1) Rebecca Howe, West Des Moines

2) Emily Bollhoefer, Newton

Must Be at Least Two Fibers

1) Mary Ross, Pella

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

3) Tara Murray, Wellman

Honorable Mention) Angela Regas, Iowa City

Cellulose Fibers

1) Mary Boulet, Muscatine

1) Cherie Maxson, West Des Moines

3) Tara Murray, Wellman

Honorable Mention) Judith Clinton, Des Moines