Fabric and Threads: Sewn & Other Items for the Home

Items Sewn for the Home Win at State Fair

Skilled artists around Iowa competed in the Sewn & Other Items for the Home division of the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.

Catherine Russell of Cedar Rapids won Best of Show and Diana Deahr of Robins was awarded the Sweepstakes honor.

Fabric and Threads exhibits will be 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:

Sewn & Other Items For The Home

Apron

1) Diana Deahr, Robins

2) Sandi Guely, Urbandale

3) Donita Lynch, Ankeny

4) Rita Riskedahl, Marshalltown

Pillow

1) Diana Deahr, Robins

2) Connie Verdeck, Waukee

3) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny

4) Lois Larson, Webster City

Pillowcases

1) Doris Russell, Cedar Rapids

2) Marcia Wing, Pleasant Hill

3) Marylou Nelson, Ames

Handbags or Totes

1) Best of Show Catherine Russell, Cedar Rapids

2) Mary Maurer, Wilton

3) Ava Kerns, Manchester

4) Robbin Mensching, West Des Moines

HM Doris Russell, Cedar Rapids

HM Toni Schaefer, Marion

HM Amy Garrett, Polk City

Table Accessories

1) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny

2) Doris Russell, Cedar Rapids

3) Diana Deahr, Robins

HM Deb Kerr, Gilman

Holiday Decoration / Christmas Stocking / Ornament

1) Amy Forbes, Ames

2) Sandi Guely, Urbandale

3) Deanna Sellner, West Des Moines

HM Diana Deahr, Robins

Nursery Item

1) Toni Schaefer, Marion

2) Doris Russell, Cedar Rapids

3) Diana Deahr, Robins

Home Accessory

1) Patricia Potter, Cedar Rapids

2) Kris Frank, Dike

3) Diana Deahr, Robins

Blanket

1) Diana Deahr, Robins

Sweepstakes - Sewn & Other Items for the Home

1) Diana Deahr, Robins

Best of Show - Sewn & Other Items for the Home

1) Catherine Russell, Cedar Rapids