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August 10, 2023
Surface Embroidery Artists Work to Catch the Eye of the Judges
Creative artists competed in the Surface Embroidery division of the Fabric and Threads Competition, judged before the start of the 2023 Iowa State Fair.
Entries were judged on design, workmanship and finishing.
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:
SURFACE EMBROIDERY
Household Item
1) Wilma Brouwer, Pella
Honorable Mention) Angela Regas, Iowa City
Embroidered Crib Quilt
1) Patti Murphy, Indianola
2) Mary Rose Elliott, Anamosa
Towels
1) Sharon Payne, Mitchellville
2) Ileta Wilson, Des Moines
3) Marylou Nelson, Ames
Honorable Mention) Joanne Prock, Des Moines
Pair of Pillowcases
1) Ileta Wilson, Des Moines
2) Tracy Schmidt, Lewis
Honorable Mention) Joanne Prock, Des Moines
Picture
1) Wilma Brouwer, Pella
2) Janet King, Marion
3) Patti Murphy, Indianola
Pillow
1) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
Accessory for Needlework
1) Sue Keller, Indianola
2) Janet King, Marion
3) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids
Crewel Embroidery
1) Kathy Betterton, Indianola
Silk & Metal Embroidery
1) Anne Hanson, Cedar Rapids
Stumpwork
1) Anne Hanson, Cedar Rapids
2) Janet King, Marion
Brazilian Embroidery
1) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
2) Linda Lee Miller, Cedar Rapids
3) Linda Schanus, Ankeny
Embroidered Holiday Decoration
1) Wilma Brouwer, Pella
Wool Embroidery (perimeter 30 inches or less)
1) Shirley Zylstra, Pella
Wool Embroidery (perimeter over 30 inches)
1) Shirley Zylstra, Pella
2) Elly Holubar, Solon
3) Jean Engle, Pella
Item Made Using English Smocking Techniques
Sweepstakes – Surface Embroidery
Best of Show – Surface Embroidery