Talented Sewers Awarded at the 2023 Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2023) (readMedia)-- Sewers across Iowa created a variety of pieces for the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Judges gave out Special and Sponsor awards in the competition. Each piece is judged on design, workmanship and finishing.

The Fabric and Threads exhibits were 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 below:

SPECIAL AWARDS

Presidents Choice

1) Twyla E Van Wyk, Monroe

SPONSORED AWARDS

Sweepstakes Winner in Quilting

1) Theresa Mcfarling, Boone

Best Quilt Featuring an Iowa Theme in Quilting

1) Mary Bagatti, Madrid

Best of Show in Needlepoint

1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

Quilt of Choice 1

1) Gideon Simpson, Norwalk

Quilt of Choice 2

1) Joyce Lien, Ames

Quilt of Choice 3

1) Hattie Pyatt, Ames

Best of Show in Counted Thread Techniques

1) Emily Barton, Des Moines

Blue Ribbon Winner of Clothing for Adults: Coordinates

1) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

Blue Ribbon Winner of Clothing for Adults: Pants, Trousers

1) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

Blue Ribbon Winner of Clothing for Adults: Knit Top / Shirt

1) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

Blue Ribbon Winner of Clothing for Adults: Tailored Shirt

1) Adah Leshem, Ames

Blue Ribbon Quilt of Valor

1) Karen Brockelsby, Ankeny

Blue Ribbon Winner of Hooked Rugs: Flora: 7 cut

1) Linda Sharpnack, Huxley

Blue Ribbon Winner of Quilting: Judges Choice

1) Debra Freese, West Des Moines

Blue Ribbon Winner of Quilting: Best of Show

1) Debra Freese, West Des Moines

Blue Ribbon Winner of Quilting: Best Hand Applique

1) Mary Shotwell, Des Moines

Blue Ribbon Winner of Quilting: Best Pieced

1) Bonnie Nelsen, Adel

Blue Ribbon Winner of Quilting: Best Modern

1) Debra Freese, West Des Moines

Blue Ribbon Winner of Quilting: Best Miniature

1) Betty Whitson, Ottumwa

Blue Ribbon Winner of Quilting: Best Wall Quilt

1) Cynthia Bortell, Winterset

Blue Ribbon Winner of Mixed: Best Junior Quilt

1) Colin Giles, Urbandale

Blue Ribbon Winner of Mixed: Best Hand Paper Pieced

1) Mary Shotwell, Des Moines

Blue Ribbon Winner of Mixed: Best Foundation Paper Pieced

1) Patricia Potter, Cedar Rapids

Blue Ribbon Winner of Mixed: Best Collage

1) Sheryl Schultz, Macedonia

Blue Ribbon Winner of Mixed: Best Scrap

1) Sheila Williams, Cedar Rapids

Blue Ribbon Winner of Mixed: Best Art/Innovative

1) Christine Hobbs, Story City

Blue Ribbon Winner of Mixed: Best Mixed Technique

1) Bonnie Nelsen, Adel

Best Hand-Knitted Hat

1) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

Best Hand-Knitted Adult Sweater

1) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines

Best Hand-Knitted Child's Sweater

1) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

Senior Citizens: Best Hand-Knitted Senior Sweater

1) Diane Leigh, Urbandale

Best of Showing in Weaving

1) Terry Jones, Iowa City

Best Quilt of Linn County

1) Sheila Williams, Cedar Rapids

Best Use of Color Wall Quilt in Quilting

1) Mary Shotwell, Des Moines

Best Hand Quilting in Quilting

1) Eunice Fowler, Ryan

Best Exhibit Made by an Exhibitor over 80 years - Sr Class

1) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

Blue Ribbon Winner in the Hand Stitched Quilt Class

1) Mary Shotwell, Des Moines

Best Quilt Exhibited by a Warren County resident in Quilting

1) Keri Crowley, Indianola

Best Needlework of the Four Divisions

1) Anne Hanson, Cedar Rapids

Best Handspun Yarn

1) Mary Ross, Pella

Best Weaving

1) Terry Jones, Iowa City

Susan Colle' Award for Best of Show in Hardanger

1) Shirley K. Walker, Des Moines

Best of Show for 10 & under in Class 285 or 286

1) Henry Severson, Story City

Best of Show for 11-18 in Class 292

1) Amelia Reed, Parnell

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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 over 160 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. Best Days Ever at the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20, 2023. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.