Fabric and Threads - Surface Embroidery

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