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August 10, 2023
Toys and Dolls Impress Judges at Iowa State Fair
Creative artists from around Iowa competed in the Toys and Dolls division of the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.
Nancy Reis of Des Moines impressed the judges this year by winning Best of Show and being awarded the Sweepstakes honors.
The Fabric and Threads exhibits are 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:
TOYS & DOLLS
Stuffed Jointed Bear
1) Mary Martin, Pleasant Hill
2) Rita Apel, Nevada
3) Laura Severson, Story City
Stuffed Non-jointed Bear
1) Shelly Lilienthal, Altoona
Honorable Mention) Lois Larson, Webster City
Best Dressed Bear
1) Helene Viall, Des Moines
Stuffed Toy, Other than Bear, Non-jointed
1) Jamila Hulbert Kepple, Alden
2) Amelia Reed, Parnell
3) Catherine Russell, Cedar Rapids
Honorable Mention) Joyce Lien, Ames
Doll (stuffed, display)
1) Kathy Betterton, Indianola
2) Shirley Blair, Ankeny
Doll Garment
1) Nancy Reis, Des Moines
2) Judy Kroeger, Casey
3) Beth Wehrman, Maxwell
Honorable Mention) DeAnn Hebert, Madrid
Honorable Mention) Helene Viall, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Lynn Koester, Ankeny
Sweepstakes - Toys & Dolls
1) Nancy Reis, Des Moines
Best of Show - Toys & Dolls
1) Nancy Reis, Des Moines