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Handwork & Needlework Division Champions – 2025

DIVISIONCHAMPION NAMEHOMETOWNENTRY DESCRIPTION
Division 1: Crochet – Afghans
(Open)
Jonathan Cuddy Palmer, AKMosaic Blue/Green White Variegated
Division 1: Crochet – Afghans
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 1: Crochet – Afghans
(Junior 13-17 )
Claire WeatherbyAnchorage, AKModified Alpine Crocheted Sofa Blanket in Shades of Teal
Division 1: Crochet – Afghans
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 2: Crochet Accessories
(Open)
Vittoria HelkennAnchorage, AKCrocheted Bag Sewn Inside Lining Dyed Leather & Made Straps
Division 2: Crochet Accessories
(Junior 12 & under)
Alba HouvenerSutton, AKMulti Color Wrist Bag
Division 2: Crochet Accessories
(Junior 13-17)
Christiana PepperPalmer, AKMoose Slippers Size 10-13 For Kids & Double Lined Bottom (First Time Making Slippers)
Division 2: Crochet Accessories
(Professional)
Martina BarnsleyAnchorage, AKSunflower Earrings
Division 3: Crochet Apparel
(Open)
LaDonn WilsonAnchorage, AKWhite Crochet Gloces
Division 3: Crochet Apparel
(Junior 12 & under)
Madeline PepperPalmer, AKBurgundy Hat
Division 3: Crochet Apparel
(Junior 13-17)
Alba HouvenerSutton, AKCotton Cardigan
Division 3: Crochet Apparel
(Professional)
Rachel Corliss-SchlabachEagle River, AKSheep Cardigan With Colorwork
Division 4: Crochet Baby Items
(Open)
Debra M. FlemingWillow, AKRed Bear
Division 4: Crochet Baby Items
(Junior 12 & under)
Makenna KlingenSeward, AKGold Shawl
Division 4: Crochet Baby Items
(Junior 13-17)
Martina BarnsleyAnchorage, AKGold Cardigan
Division 4: Crochet Baby Items
(Professional)
Abbey CriscoPalmer, AKCrochet Ombre’ Wall Hanging (Mandala-Gray to Blue)
Division 5: Crochet Centerpieces
(Open)
No Champion Named
Division 5: Crochet Centerpieces
(Junior 12 & under)
Alba HouvenerSutton, AKSunflower
Division 5: Crochet Centerpieces
(Junior 13-17)
Alba HouvenerSutton, AKSunflower
Division 5: Crochet Centerpieces
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 6 : Crochet Household Goods or Holiday
(Open)
Josephine Bidwell-BlackWasilla, AKRed Lace Tablecloth
Division 6 : Crochet Household Goods or Holiday
(Junior 12 & under)
Olivia BullockPalmer, AKLemon Pillow
Division 6 : Crochet Household Goods or Holiday
(Junior 13-17)
Alba HouvenerSutton, AKGrey Potholder
Division 6 : Crochet Household Goods or Holiday
(Professional)
Martina BarnsleyAnchorage, AKSet of 3 Ornaments Pig & 2 Cows
Division 7: Crochet Toys (Open)Kelly TurnageWasilla, AKCilla Doll Green/Mauve Dress
Division 7: Crochet Toys (Junior 12 & under)Cortana PiroloPalmer, AKBrown-White Chickens
Division 7: Crochet Toys (Junior 13 – 17)Christine PepperPalmer, AKAlbert The Elphant
Division 7: Crochet Toys (Professional)Martina BarnsleyAnchorage, AKYellow Phlox Flower In Pot
Division 8: Hand Knitting Accessories
(Open)
Helle BerryhillEagle River, AKLihula Linnud-Birds From Lihula (Region of Estonia) Ethnic Pattern Altered by Me
Division 8: Hand Knitting Accessories
(Junior 12 & under)
Evangeline BentleAnchorage, AKHand Knit Striped & Tasseled Scarf
Division 8: Hand Knitting Accessories
(Junior 13 – 17)
Anna BuistPalmer, AKBerry Season Socks
Division 8: Hand Knitting Accessories
(Professional)
Kate ForsterAnchorage, AKOff White Scarf
Division 9: Hand Knitting Apparel
(Open)
Samantha DavisChugiak, AKDo Ewe Yoke 2 Colorwork
Division 9: Hand Knitting Apparel
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 9: Hand Knitting Apparel
(Junior 13 -17)
Miriam Buist Palmer, AKArctic Lights Sweater Made With Wool & Mohair
Division 9: Hand Knitting Apparel
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 10: Hand Knitting Baby & Children Items
(Open)
Laurel CrabbsPalmer, AKWhite 3 pc. Baby Sweater, Cap, & Booties
Division 10: Hand Knitting Baby & Children Items
(Junior 12 & under)
Anya Besh-BarberAnchorage, AKKnitted Hat With Fox Tail PomPom
Division 10: Hand Knitting Baby & Children Items
(Junior 13 – 17)
Miriam BuistPalmer, AK“Sorgenfri” Sweater With Cap & Booties In Fingering Weight Wool
Division 10 Hand Knitting Baby & Children Items
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 11: Hand Knitting – Other
(Open)
Christina HansenWasilla, AKQuilted Knit
Division 11: Hand Knitting – Other
(Junior 12 & under)
Anya Besh-BarberAnchorage, AKWhite Kitten
Division 11: Hand Knitting – Other
(Junior 13 – 17)
No Champion Named
Division 11: Hand Knitting – Other
(Professional)
Kathleen MeggittWasilla, AKFun On The Farm Playset- 11 Dolls, 1 Playmat With Storage Pocket
Division 12: Knooking
(Open)
Kelly TurrageWasilla, AKVariegated Green Knooked Youth Beanie
Division 12: Knooking
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 12: Knooking
(Junior 13 – 17)
No Champion Named
Division 12: Knooking
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 13: Loom or Machine Knitting
(Open)
Wendi ShackelfordAnchroage, AKPumpkin
Division 13: Loom or Machine Knitting
(Junior 12 & under)
Ryah HerbertPalmer, AKPink/Purple Loom Knit Hat
Division 13: Loom or Machine Knitting
(Junior 13 – 17)
Cece StrongheartKenai, AKOrange Monster Hat
Division 13: Loom or Machine Knitting
(Professional)
Adriane WeatherbyAnchorage, AKCircular Sock Machine Knitted Ribbed Tall Socks
Division 14: Embroidery
(Open)
Dayspring MathewEagle River, AKHardanger
Division 14: Embroidery
(Junior 12 & under)
Emerson LingPalmer, AKCorgi Dog
Division 14: Embroidery
(Junior 13 – 17)
Abigail MusgraveWasilla, AKAbigail Sash
Division 14: Embroidery
(Professional)
Gloria SnodgrassPalmer, AKCrazy Quilt
Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch – Pictures
(Open)
Steven CookEagle River, AKLittle Women Cross Stitch
Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch – Pictures
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch – Pictures
(Junior 13 – 17)
No Champion Named
Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch – Pictures
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 16: Counted Cross Stitch Other
(Open)
Kathryn FrtzWasilla, AKAll Hand Sewn Flowers Though Out The Year
Division 16: Counted Cross Stitch Other
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 16: Counted Cross Stitch Other (Junior 13 – 17)No Champion Named
Division 16: Counted Cross Stitch Other
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 17: Applique
(Open)
Debbie BailyEagle River, AKAdvent Calendar
Division 17: Applique
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 17: Applique
(Junior 13 – 17)
No Champion Named
Division 17: Applique
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 18: Latch Hook/Traditional Rug Hooking/Wool Work
(Open)
Gerry Bates Chickaloon, AKOriginal Garden
Division 18: Latch Hook/Traditional Rug Hooking/Wool Work
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 18: Latch Hook/Traditional Rug Hooking/Wool Work (Junior 13 – 17)No Champion Named
Division 18: Latch Hook/Traditional Rug Hooking/Wool Work
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 19: Plastic Canvas
(Open)
Tracy WoefelWasilla, AKRed Heart Boxes
Division 19: Plastic Canvas
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 19: Plastic Canvas
(Junior 13-17)
No Champion Named
Division 19: Plastic Canvas
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 20: Tatting
(Open)
Joline KinslandWasilla, AKTatted Bookmark
Division 20: Tatting
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 20: Tatting
(Junior 13-17)
Kenneth Churchill IVChugiak, AKBookmark
Division 20: Tatting
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 21: Found Art from Recycled Materials
(Open)
Crystal DermerPalmer, AKConstructure Couture Out of Recycled Raincoats, Safety Vests, & Candlestick Cones
Division 21: Found Art from Recycled Materials
(Junior 12 & under)
No Champion Named
Division 21: Found Art from Recycled Materials
(Junior 13-17)
No Champion Named
Division 21: Found Art from Recycled Materials
(Professional)
No Champion Named
Division 22: Novice
(Open)
Marietta JimAnchorage, AKFirst Time Beading Bronze/Brown Necklace
Division 22: Novice
(Junior 12 yrs & under)
Storie Houvener Sutton, AKLittle Pink Trinket Pouch
Division 22: Novice
(Junior 13 – 17 yrs)
Maddie McQuillinPalmer, AKWildflowers In A Jar
Division 23: Original Design
(Open)
Bethany McElroyWasilla, AKMixed Media Purse
Division 23: Original Design
(Junior 12 yrs & under)
Alivia Smith Palmer, AKSelf Designed Rug
Division 23: Original Design
(Junior 13 – 17 yrs)
Miriam BuistPalmer, AKKnitted Tank Top-My Complete Original Design
Division 23: Original Design
(Professional)
Gloria SnodgrassPalmer, AK“How Does Your Garden Grow?” Original Design-Threadlace Green/Yellow, Flowers, fence
Division 24: Alaska Themed
(Open)
Becky SimpsonAnchorage, AKCrochet Alaska Husky
Division 24: Alaska Themed
(Junior 12 yrs & under)
No Champion Named
Division 24: Alaska Themed
(Junior 13 – 17 yrs)
CeCe StrongheartKenai, AKBlack Bear Hat
Division 24: Alaska Themed
(Professional)
Sigran HornbergerAnchorage, AKAlaska Lacework Picture

Author: Arlene Larsen

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