Andeweg Hooks Honors in State Fair Crochet Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2012)(readMedia)-- Jen Andeweg of Pella earned Best of Show honors in the Fabric and Threads Crochet contest judged prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.

Sweepstakes honors were awarded to Jessica Weinreich of Oskaloosa.

Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

Doily (Less than 14 Inches, White or Ecru)

1) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

2) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

3) Tim Egesdal, Cedar Rapids

4) Taylor Hardy, Osceola

Honorable Mention) Alice Grimm, Riverside

Honorable Mention) Lois Stein, Bancroft

Doily (Less than 14 Inches, Colored Thread)

1) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

2) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

3) Ken Proctor, Ankeny

4) Tim Egesdal, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Geri Nordyke, Agency

Doily - 2 or More Colors

1) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

2) Keri Crowley, Indianola

3) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

4) Tim Egesdal, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Doris L. Craig, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Janet Mapel, Lone Tree

Centerpiece (14-21 Inches in Diameter)

1) Keri Crowley, Indianola

2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

3) Tim Egesdal, Cedar Rapids

4) Ken Proctor, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Lois Stein, Bancroft

Honorable Mention) Geri Nordyke, Agency

Honorable Mention) Janet Mapel, Lone Tree

Centerpiece (22-30 Inches in Diameter)

1) Tim Egesdal, Cedar Rapids

2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

3) Alice Grimm, Riverside

4) Janet Mapel, Lone Tree

Luncheon Cloth (30-54 Inches in Diameter)

1) Keri Crowley, Indianola

2) Ruth Taylor, Des Moines

Dresser Scarf or Runner

1) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

2) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

3) Alice Grimm, Riverside

4) Geri Nordyke, Agency

Honorable Mention) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Barbara De Wit, Tracy

Tablecloth (Over 54 Inches in Diameter)

1) None Awarded

2) None Awarded

3) None Awarded

Honorable Mention) Doris L. Craig, Des Moines

Afghan (Granny Squares, Block Pattern and Assembly)

1) Judith A. Ross, Camanche

2) Cheryl Shreve, Luther

3) Cheryl Davidson, Des Moines

4) Ann Schnepf, Grimes

Honorable Mention) Barbara De Wit, Tracy

Afghan (ripple pattern)

1) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

2) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo

3) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines

4) Marilyn Bacon, Brooklyn

Honorable Mention) Roxanne Pieters, Waukee

Honorable Mention) Geri Nordyke, Agency

Afghan (shell stitch)

1) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

2) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines

3) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Afghan (stitch other than above)

1) Wynona Bohemann, Norwalk

2) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo

3) Marilyn Bacon, Brooklyn

4) Christine Lloyd, Nevada

Honorable Mention) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Roxanne Pieters, Waukee

Baby Afghan

1) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines

2) Susan Cole, Exline

3) Diane Killam, Cedar Rapids

4) Roxanne Pieters, Waukee

Honorable Mention) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo

Baby Jacket with Cap

1) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

2) Judith A. Ross, Camanche

3) Geri Nordyke, Agency

Child's Garment

1) Christine Lloyd, Nevada

2) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

3) Bridget Pasker, Runnells

Honorable Mention) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo

Shawl/Poncho

1) Marcella R. Huff, West Des Moines

2) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

3) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

4) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Stephanie Bolton, Clive

Honorable Mention) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Geri Nordyke, Agency

Sweater

1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

2) Diann Egeland, Madrid

3) Katy Diltz, Coggon

Honorable Mention) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

Lace Edging

1) Kathy Hollingsworth, Pleasantville

2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

3) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Alice Grimm, Riverside

Fashion Accessory

1) Jen Andeweg, Pella

2) J. Sue (Leonard) Myatt, Bettendorf

3) Jane Cruchelow, Mingo

4) Frances Kruse, Huxley

Honorable Mention) Ruth Schell, Runnells

Honorable Mention) Katy Diltz, Coggon

Honorable Mention) Tamara Niles Sprole, Des Moines

Doll Garment - Yarn

1) Barbara De Wit, Tracy

2) Cheryl Davidson, Des Moines

3) Geri Nordyke, Agency

Doll Garment - Thread

1) Judy Street, Newton

2) Joey Shaw, Perry

3) Mardell Sidmore-Van Kleeck, Hampton

4) Christine Lloyd, Nevada

Toy

1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

2) Stacia Zink, Des Moines

3) Joey Shaw, Perry

4) Stephanie Bolton, Clive

Honorable Mention) Geri Nordyke, Agency

Honorable Mention) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

Honorable Mention) Taylor Hardy, Osceola

Ornaments

1) Jadvyga Gerasimovic, Iowa City

2) Keri Crowley, Indianola

3) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

4) Sharon Payne, Mitchellville

Honorable Mention) Judith A. Ross, Camanche

Holiday Decoration

1) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

2) Cheryl Davidson, Des Moines

3) Wynona Bohemann, Norwalk

4) Anna Mae Oline, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Susan Mandt, Cumming

Framed Crochet Item

1) Geri Nordyke, Agency

2) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

Crochet Rug

1) Liz Meimann, Nevada

2) None Awarded

3) Laura Spire, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Jane Cruchelow, Mingo

Felted Item

1) Dawn Velez, Des Moines

2) Melissa Perkins, Nevada

3) Katy Diltz, Coggon

"Nothing Compares" to the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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