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August 16, 2024
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 2024 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) Jamie Randall, Cedar Rapids
2) Ileta Wilson, Des Moines
3) Amy Ferguson, Runnells
Embroidered Crib Quilt
1) Patti Murphy, Indianola
Towels
1) Carol Pilcher, Johnston
2) Sharon Payne, Mitchellville
3) Wilma Brouwer, Pella
Honorable Mention) Ileta Wilson, Des Moines
Pair of Pillowcases
1) Carol Pilcher, Johnston
2) Ileta Wilson, Des Moines
Picture
1) Jamie Randall, Cedar Rapids
2) Connie Finck, Durant
3) Katherine Hutchison, Des Moines
Pillow
1) Bernice Collingwood, Williamsburg
2) Katherine Hutchison, Des Moines
Accessory for Needlework
1) Debi Germann, Des Moines
2) Connie Verdeck, Waukee
3) Barbara Jamison, Johnston
Honorable Mention) Jamie Randall, Cedar Rapids
Honorable Mention) Connie Viesselman, Pella
Honorable Mention) Erin Hodgson, Ames
Crewel Embroidery
1) D. Ann Davis, Oskaloosa
2) Emily Barton, Des Moines
Silk & Metal Embroidery
1) Emily Barton, Des Moines
Stumpwork
1) Connie Verdeck, Waukee
2) Erin Hodgson, Ames
Brazilian Embroidery
1) Sandra Ramser, Muscatine
2) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
3) Linda Schanus, Ankeny
Crazy Quilt
1) Lorraine Barton, Cedar Rapids
2) Kathy Rathe, Ames
Embroidered Holiday Decoration
1) Wilma Brouwer, Pella
2) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
3) Amy Ferguson, Runnells
Wool Embroidery (perimeter 30 inches or less)
1) Jamie Randall, Cedar Rapids
2) Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona
3) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids
Wool Embroidery (perimeter over 30 inches)
1) Connie Finck, Durant
2) Cynthia Bortell, Winterset
3) Sue Keller, Indianola
Item Made Using English Smocking Techniques
1) Connie Verdeck, Waukee
2) Lorraine Barton, Cedar Rapids
3) Barbara Jamison, Johnston
Punch Needle Embroidery
1) Katherine Hutchison, Des Moines
2) Sue Keller, Indianola
Sweepstakes – Surface Embroidery
1) Jamie Randall, Cedar Rapids
Best of Show – Surface Embroidery
1) Connie Verdeck, Waukee