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 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