Fabric and Threads - Surface Embroidery

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

• Rita Apel, Nevada

Sweepstakes – Surface Embroidery

• Wilma Brouwer, Pella

Best of Show – Surface Embroidery

• Anne Hanson, Cedar Rapids