Fabric and Threads: Counted Thread Techniques

Counted Thread Creations Win State Fair Awards

Counted Threads artists competed in the Counted Thread Techniques 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.

Complete results follow:

Blackwork Embroidery

1) Jen Keltner, Columbus Junction

2) Kathy Rathe, Ames

3) Rebecca Courtright, Bettendorf

Hardanger Embroidery

1) Steve Short, West Des Moines

2) Shirley Walker, Des Moines

3) Barbara Jamison, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

Mixed Technique Picture

1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

2) Linda Lee Miller, Cedar Rapids

3) Pamela Poppe, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Connie Verdeck, Waukee

Mixed Technique

1) Karen Oloughlin, Kelley

Mixed Fiber

1) Ruth Topp, Fertile

2) Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona

3) Kathy Rathe, Ames

Pulled Thread

1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

2) Jamie Randall, Cedar Rapids

Holiday Ornaments or Decorations

1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

Swedish Weaving

1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

2) Katherine Turnbull, Ames

3) Kari Gates, Ottumwa

3-Dimensional

1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

2) Lucinda Wonderlich-Fuller, Johnston

Sweepstakes-Counted Threads Technique

1) Robin Rossignol, North Liberty

Best of Show-Counted Thread Technique

1) Robin Rossignol, North Library