Each August, Deb strongly encourages the rest of us at the Craft Guild to participate in the Fibers and Threads exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. We do this for several reasons, it's fun, others get to see and appreciate our handiwork. Folk see examples of what we do on a day to day basis reminding everyone that the fiber crafts have not gone the way of the dinosaur.
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Handwoven Rugs
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Our guild was clearly well represented in the Fiber and Threads Division. Vicki Tardy won Best of Show honors in the weaving division of Fabric and Threads. Deb Zeitler claimed the Sweepstakes honor in weaving. Ribbons for weaving Rugs went to Cathy Willoughby, Deb Zeitler, and Lucy Hansen. Ribbons for weaving with handspun were awarded Vicki Tardy and Deb Zeitler. Deb Zeitler also recieved a blue ribbon for her woven Afghan.
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| Placemats |
In Weaving -Towels category, Lois Lembke, Vicki Tardy, Bev Pennell and Linda Bergquist received ribbons. While the household linens category ribbons were awarded Vicki Tardy, Deb Zeitler, Bev Pennell, and Lucy Hansen. Wall Hangings category ribbons went to Deb Zeitler, Cathy Willoughby, and Lucy Hansen. Vicky Tardy and Deb Zeitler were awarded ribbons for their handwoven apparel. And Terry Jones, Lois Lembke, Rebecca Roush, Vicky Tardy, and Deb Zeitler received ribbons for their shawls/scarfs.
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| Handwoven Dishtowels, Throw &, baby blanket |
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| Knitted cowl |
In Knitting, Terry Jones won 7 ribbons and Rebecca Roush won 5 ribbons in various knitting categories.
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| Skeins of handspun yarn. |
Rebecca Roush won best of show honors in spinning and a blue in lace weight spinning. Terry Jones won 7 ribbons and Vicki Tardy won 4 ribbons in other spinning categories.
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| Handspun knitted cowl |
In addition to all the fiber entries, Deb Zeitler received a ribbon for her ply-split piece seen in the Fine Arts Division. As another year of the Fair has come to a close, the incredible work of our CGIC lives on in its splendor. Come to our open house September 9, from 1-4pm for another opportunity to see their work.
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