Machine Embroidery Honors Won at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2024) (readMedia)-- Jackie Eastridge of Mitchellville won Best of Show in the Machine Embroidery division of the Fabric and Threads Competition, judged before the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Gail M. Sauvage earned the Sweepstakes award.

Fabric and Threads exhibits were on display every day of the Fair in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal.

Complete results follow:

Machine Embroidery

Picture

1) Diane Rauh, Des Moines

2) Diana Deahr, Robins

3) Gail M. Sauvage, Saint Charles

Towel

1) Leslee Kitzman, Grundy Center

2) Diane Rauh, Des Moines

3) Kris Frank, Dike

HM Diana Deahr, Robins

Pillow

1) Leslee Kitzman, Grundy Center

2) Catherine Russell, Cedar Rapids

3) Gail M. Sauvage, Saint Charles

HM Sandi Guely, Urbandale

HM Kris Frank, Dike

Garment for Adult or Child

1) Diana Deahr, Robins

2) Diane Rauh, Des Moines

3) Gail M. Sauvage, Saint Charles

Home Décor Item

1) Gail M. Sauvage, Saint Charles

2) Sandi Guely, Urbandale

3) Diana Deahr, Robins

HM Leslee Kitzman, Grundy Center

Holiday / Seasonal Item

1) Jackie Eastridge, Mitchellville

2) Diana Deahr, Robins

3) Kristy Hoodjer, Runnells

HM Kris Frank, Dike

Machine Applique Item

1) Jackie Eastridge, Mitchellville

2) Diane Rauh, Des Moines

3) Gail M. Sauvage, Saint Charles

Sweepstakes - Machine Embroidery

1) Gail M. Sauvage, Saint Charles

Best of Show - Machine Embroidery

1) Jackie Eastridge, Mitchellville

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The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country and the single largest event in the state. The Fair began 170 years ago and is now considered one of the best events in the nation, attracting more than one million Fairgoers every year from all over the world. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University, just off the interstate and minutes from Downtown Des Moines. Catch Fair Fever at the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, 2024. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.