Whiteside County Fair 2026 Open Textiles Show Awards
Premier Exhibitor Trophy by KAST Laser Creations, Morrison: Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Judge’s Choice Quilt ($25 Gift Certificate from Keep You Sewing, Clinton, IA): Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Best of Show Afghan Award (By KAST Laser Creations, Morrison): Taylor Swanstrom, Morrison
Best of Show Picture: Deb VanZuiden, Morrison
Small Picture Best of Show Awards ($25 Gift Certificates from The Frame Shoppe, Sterling, IL)
Figure/Portrait: Kerensa Pink, Sterling
Patriotic: Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Large Picture Best of Show Awards ($50 Gift Certificate from The Frame Shoppe, Sterling, IL)
Farm Scene: Kerensa Pink, Sterling
Afghans
Crochet Granny: 1. Sarah Foster, Chicago; 2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Crochet 2 or More Stitches: 1. Lisa Seaman, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Helen Null, Morrison
Any Other Crocheted Afghan: 1. Taylor L Swanstrom, Morrison; 2. Lisa Seaman, Morrison; 3. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Miscellaneous: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Infant Afghans
Crochet Granny: 1. Sarah Foster, Chicago; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Crochet Ripple: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Helen Null, Morrison
Crochet Shell Stitch: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet Any Other: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Helen Null, Morrison
Any Other Infants Afghan: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Bed Quilts
Machine Pieced, using up to 10 different fabrics: 1. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 2. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Machine Pieced, using over 11 Different Fabrics: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Cathie Downs, Morrison; 3. Sally Meinsma, Fulton
Machine Applique: 1. Nancy Hook, Morrison
Hand Quilted: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Machine Quilted: 1. Nancy Hook, Morrison; 2. Kayla Sipes, Morrison
Hand Applique: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Small/Lap Quilt
Machine Embroidered: 1. Sally Meinsma, Fulton
Pieced: 1. Christine Courter Fier, Erie; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Nancy Hook, Morrison
Recycled Quilt, using jeans, ties, t’shirts, etc.: 1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Machine Quilted: 1. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Infant Quilt
Tied Comforter: 1. Mary Vos, Morrison
Embroidery or Cross Stitch including Red Work, Blue Work, etc.: 1. Grace Wetzell, Morrison
Pieced: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Christine Courter Fier, Erie; 3. Mary Vos, Morrison,
Quilt Made with Quilted Panel: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Machine Quilted: 1. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 2. Kayla Sipes, Morrison; 3. Mary Vos, Morrison
Wall Hanging
Pieced: 1. Christine Courter Fier, Erie
Made with Printed Panel: 1. Nancy Hook, Morrison
Machine Quilted: 1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Applique: 1. Nancy Hook, Morrison
Wall Hanging Made with Felted Wool: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Machine Embroidered: 1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Flannel or Wool Applique: 1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Quilted Items
Bag, Purse, Tote, etc.: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Miscellaneous: 1. Christy Abell, Tampico; 2. Elisa Dedina, Lyndon; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Runner/Table Topper: 1. Christine Courter Fier, Erie; 2. Connie Pruis, Morrison; 3. Grace Wetzell, Morrison
Fleece
Clothing: 1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Blanket Large over 36″: 1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA
Miscellaneous: 1. Christy Abell, Tampico; 2. Kayla Sipes, Morrison
Pillows
Patchwork/Pieced: 1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Crochet: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Counted Cross Stitch: 1. Amy Johannsen, Morrison; 2. Christine Courter Fier, Erie; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other: 1. Amy Johannsen, Morrison; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Patchwork/Pieced: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Crochet: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Pillow Slips
Any Other: 1. Lorna Temple, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Guest Towels
Applique: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Machine Embroidered: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Any Other: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Doily
Crochet (Under 6″): 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Crochet (6″ to 13″): 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Crochet 13″ or Larger: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Helen Null, Morrison
Any Other: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Linens
Place Mats (2) Any Method: 1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Christy Abell, Tampico
Dresser Scarf or Table Runner Hand Embroidered: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Table Cloth, Any Method: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. Christy Abell, Tampico; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Pictures
Small Picture-18″ & Under
Miscellaneous: 1. Amy Johannsen, Morrison; 2. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls; 3. Kerensa Pink, Sterling
Sampler: 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Kerensa Pink, Sterling
Special Occasion: 1. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Quotation/Whimsical: 1. Amy Johannsen, Morrison; 2. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Bird or Animal: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 3. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA
Figure or Portrait: 1. Kerensa Pink, Sterling; 2. Amy Johannsen, Morrison; 3. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA
Farm Scene: 1. Regina Holloway, Sterling; 2. Kerensa Pink, Sterling; 3. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls
Flower/Still Life: 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls; 3. Kerensa Pink, Sterling
Juvenile: 1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Christmas: 1. Kerensa Pink, Sterling; 2. Amy Johannsen, Morrison; 3. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Any Other Holiday: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Amy Johannsen, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison
Large Picture-Over 18″
Patriotic: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Miscellaneous: 1. Kerensa Pink, Sterling; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Sampler: 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Special Occasion: 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison
Quotation/Whimsical: 1. Kerensa Pink, Sterling; 3. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Bird or Animal: 1. Julie Bielema, Fulton; 3. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Figure/Portrait: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison
Farm Scene: 1. Kerensa Pink, Sterling; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Christmas: 1. Regina Holloway, Sterling; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other Holiday: 1. Regina Holloway, Sterling; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Patriotic: 1. Kerensa Pink, Sterling; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Christmas Articles
Stocking Other Than Listed Elsewhere: 1. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Molly Netek, Bettendorf, IA
Textile Ornament: 1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Crochet Ornament: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Doll or Animal: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Article: 1. Kerensa Pink, Sterling; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Handmade Doll & Animal
Crochet Animal: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Shelby Hohenadel, Port Byron
Crochet Doll: 1. Lisa Seaman, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Miscellaneous Doll or Animal: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Shelly Davis, Morrison
Stuffed Toy or Animal: 1. Kylie Schipper, Erie; 2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Bear: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Doll (crocheted/knitted clothes): 1. Kylie Schipper, Erie
Kitchen Articles
Crochet Potholders (pair): 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 3. Jenny Butkus, Morrison
Any Other Potholders (pair): 1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Christy Abell, Tampico; 3. Grace Wetzell, Morrison
Refrigerator/Appliance Towel: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Any Other Kitchen Article: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Coasters (4): 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Christy Abell, Tampico; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Kitchen Towel, any method: 1. Lorna Temple, Morrison; 2. Grace Wetzell, Morrison; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Casserole Carrier, any method: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Miscellaneous Knit or Crochet
Knitted or Crocheted Toy: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Infant’s Knit or Crochet Sweater Set: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Jenny Butkus, Morrison
Scarf, Knit: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 3. Molly Netek, Bettendorf, IA
Scarf, Crochet: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Miscellaneous Knit or Crochet Accessory: 1. Molly Netek, Bettendorf, IA; 2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 3. Connie Pruis, Morrison
Clothing-Other: 1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 2. Lisa Seaman, Morrison; 3. Molly Netek, Bettendorf, IA
Clothing
Shell, Vest or Jacket (any method): 1. Connie Pruis, Morrison
Hand Decorated Sweat or T’shirt: 1. Christy Abell, Tampico; 2. Shay Dedina, Lyndon
Tie Dye T-Shirt: 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Becca Landis, Coleta
Apron: 1. Lisa Seaman, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Any Other: 1. Elisa Dedina, Lyndon
Miscellaneous Items
Miscellaneous Pin Cushion: 1. Christine Courter Fier, Erie; 2. Christy Abell, Tampico
Purse: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Christy Abell, Tampico; 3. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
Tote Bag: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Molly Netek, Bettendorf, IA; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Doll Clothes (3 outfits): 1. Christy Abell, Tampico
Closet Accessories: 1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Baby Bibs, any method: 1. Christy Abell, Tampico; 2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Holiday Article (other than Christmas): 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Connie Pruis, Morrison
Any Other Embroidered Article, not listed elsewhere: 1. Kerensa Pink, Sterling; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
Mug Cozy and Mug Rug: 1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Hair Accessory, Band, Bows, etc.: 1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Family Heirlooms
Quilt: 1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Kathi Sipes, Morrison; 3. Becca Landis, Coleta
Knit or Crochet Tablecloth or Bedspread: 1. Helen Null, Morrison; 2. Kathi Sipes, Morrison
Textile Heirloom, any method: 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Carolyn Aiken, Morrison; 3. Kerensa Pink, Sterling
Adult Clothing Heirloom: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Kathi Sipes, Morrison; 3. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison
Child’s Clothing Heirloom: 1. Kayla Sipes, Morrison; 2. Shelly Davis, Morrison; 3. Kathi Sipes, MorrisonSixties Clothing – Flower Power, must be vintage from sixties: 1. Helen Null, Morrison.
