Fabric and Threads: Needlepoint

Needlepoint Artists Work Hard to Gain Iowa State Fair Honors

Creative artists from around Iowa competed in the Needlepoint division of the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.

Emily Barton of Des Moines was awarded Best of Show and Robin Rossignol of North Liberty received the Sweepstakes honor in the Needlepoint Fabric and Threads Contest.

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:

Needlepoint

Pillow,

1) Ruth Topp, Fertile

Picture - up to 25 inches

1) Ruth Topp, Fertile

2) Emily Barton, Des Moines

3) Cindy Baldwin, Coralville

HM Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

Mixed Techniques or Sampler

1) Emily Barton, Des Moines

2) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

3) Barbara Jamison, Johnston

Item Made with Mixed Fibers

1) Cindy Baldwin, Coralville

2) Ruth Topp, Fertile

3) Emily Barton, Des Moines

HM Mary Obrien, Des Moines

Holiday Decoration / Stocking / Ornaments

1) Connie Rosene, Cedar Rapids

2) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

3) Cindy Baldwin, Coralville

40 Count Silk Gauze

1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

3-Dimensional

1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

2) Cindy Baldwin, Coralville

Needlepoint on Plastic Grid

1) Patty Mills, Des Moines

Ribbon Embroidery

1) Connie Verdeck, Waukee

Sweepstakes - Needlepoint

1 Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

Best of Show - Needlepoint

1 Emily Barton, Des Moines