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August 19, 2022
Creative artists competed in the Surface Embroidery division of the Fabric and Threads Competition, judged before the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.
Participant’s work was 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
2) Connie Jo Young, Des Moines
Embroidered Crib Quilt
1) Patti Murphy, Indianola
Towels
1) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
2) Sharon Payne, Mitchellville
Pair of Pillowcases
1) Ileta Wilson, Des Moines
2) Tracy Schmidt, Lewis
Picture
1) Jill Cornell, Windsor Heights
2) Solveig Walstrom, Cedar Rapids
3) Wilma Brouwer, Pella
Honorable Mention) Janet Luing, Panora
Pillow
1) Connie Boldt, Pella
Honorable Mention) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
Accessory for Needlework
1) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
2) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids
3) Ginny Huntington, Ames
Crewel Embroidery
1) Marty Martin, Des Moines
Silk & Metal Embroidery
1) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids
2) Lorraine Barton, Cedar Rapids
Brazilian Embroidery
1) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
2) Linda Lee Miller, Cedar Rapids
Crazy Quilt Item
1) Linda Weber, Johnston
Embroidered Holiday Decoration
1) Jill Cornell, Windsor Heights
2) Wilma Brouwer, Pella
Honorable Mention) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
Wool Embroidery (perimeter 30 inches or less)
1) Dorothy Raymond, Newton
Wool Embroidery (perimeter over 30 inches)
1) Deb Kimball, Clive
2) Peggy Bruns, Nevada
3) I Pour El, Ames
Honorable Mention) Dorothy Raymond, Newton
Item Made Using Punch Needle Embroidery
1) Sachi Kumagai, Pleasant Hill
Sweepstakes - Surface Embroidery
1) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids
Best of Show - Surface Embroidery
1) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids