Fabric and Threads - Shuttle or Needle Tatting

Oskaloosa Woman Claims Best of Show and Sweepstakes Honors at State Fair

Kristen Fink of Oskaloosa won Best of Show and the Sweepstakes awards in the Shuttle or Needle Tatting division of the Fabric and Threads contest that was judged prior to the start of the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

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 below:

SHUTTLE OR NEEDLE TATTING

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1) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

2) Heather Boustead, Urbandale

3) Peggy Bruns, Nevada

Honorable Mention) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

Fashion Accessory

1) Heather Boustead, Urbandale

2) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

Ornaments

1) Cory's Creations, Blairstown

2) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

3) Heather Boustead, Urbandale

Home Accessory

1) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

2) Peggy Bruns, Nevada

3) Heather Boustead, Urbandale

Tatted Trim

1) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

2) I Pour-El, Ames

3) Heather Boustead, Urbandale

Tatted Jewelry

1) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

2) Heather Boustead, Urbandale

3) Dana Jensen, Marengo

Needle Tatting Only

1) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

2) Heather Boustead, Urbandale

3) Martha Bopp, Red Oak

Honorable Mention) Elizabeth Bovenmyer, Ames

Tatted Item using minimum of 3 techniques

1) Heather Boustead, Urbandale

2) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

Sweepstakes - Shuttle or Needle Tatting

1) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

Best of Show - Shuttle or Needle Tatting

1) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa