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August 12, 2025
25-01 / OPEN TEXTILES
Contact:
Todd Mickley, Publicity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOBBI BOYD OF ROCK FALLS TOOK PREMIER EXIBITOR HONORS IN THE 154TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN TEXTILE SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Bobbi Boyd of Rock Falls took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Textile Show.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Trophy (By KAST Laser Creations, Morrison)
Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Judge’s Choice Quilt ($25 Gift Certificate from Keep You Sewing, Clinton, IA)
Nancy K Hook, Morrison with Machine Pieced, using up to 10 Fabrics
Best of Show Afghan Award (By KAST Laser Creations, Morrison)
Judith Ross, Camanche, IA with Any Other Crocheted Afghan
Best Of Show Picture
Julie Bielema, Fulton with Farm Scene
SMALL PICTURE BEST OF SHOW AWARDS
($25 Gift Certificates From The Frame Shoppe, Sterling, Il)
Figure / Portrait
Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Patriotic
Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
LARGE PICTURE BEST OF SHOW AWARDS
($50 Gift Certificate from The Frame Shoppe, Sterling, IL)
Farm Scene
Julie Bielema, Fulton
Best of Show
Julie Bielema, Fulton
AFGHANS
Crochet Granny
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Crochet Shell Stitch
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Crochet 2 Or More Stitches
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other Crocheted Afghans
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Shelly Davis, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Shelly Davis, Morrison
INFANTS AFGHANS
Crochet Granny
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Crochet Ripple
2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet Shell Stitch
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet Any Other
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 3. Shelly Davis, Morrison
Any Other Infants Afghans
1. Becca Landis, Coleta; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
BED QUILTS
Machine Pieced, using up to 10 different Fabrics
1. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 2. Nancy K Hook, Morrison
Machine Pieced, using over 11 different Fabrics
1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison; 2. Cathie Downs, Morrison; 3. Connie Pruis, Morrison
Machine Appliqu‚
1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison
Machine Quilted
1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison
Hand Appliqu‚
1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
SMALL/LAP QUILT
Embroidery Or Cross Stitch
1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Pieced
1. Cathie Downs, Morrison; 2. Nancy K Hook, Morrison; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Recycled Quilt using jeans, ties, t’shirts, etc.
2. Kelsey Rumfelt, Morrison
Machine Quilted
1. Cathie Downs, Morrison; 2. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 3. Elisa Dedina, Lyndon
Hand Quilted
1. Connie Pruis, Morrison
INFANT QUILT
Tied Comforter
1. Mary Vos, Morrison,
Pieced
1. Cathie Downs, Morrison; 2. Mary Vos, Morrison,
Quilt Made With Quilted Panel
1. Cathie Downs, Morrison
Machine Quilted
1. Cathie Downs, Morrison; 2. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 3. Mary Vos, Morrison,
WALL HANGING
Made With Printed Panel
1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Machine Quilted
1. Cathie Downs, Morrison
Appliqu‚
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Nancy K Hook, Morrison
Felted Wool
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
QUILTED ITEMS
Bag, Purse, Tote, Etc
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Miscellaneous
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Cathie Downs, Morrison; 3. Elisa Dedina, Lyndon
Table Runner
1. Connie Pruis, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
FLEECE
Pillow Small, to 13″
2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Pillow Large, over 13″
2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Blanket Large, over 36″
1. Connie Pruis, Morrison; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
PILLOWS
Patchwork/ Pieced
2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Crochet
1. Caitlynn E Smith, Morrison; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Counted Cross Stitch
1. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Patchwork/Pieced
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Crochet
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Any Other
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
PILLOW SLIPS
Cross Stitch
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other
1. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton; 2. Nancy K Hook, Morrison
GUEST TOWELS
Appliqu‚
2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Machine Embroidered
2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
DOILY
Crochet Under 6″
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Carol Uphoff, Morrison
Crochet 6″ To 13″
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Carol Uphoff, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet 13″ Or Larger
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Carol Uphoff, Morrison
Any Other
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
LINENS
Place Mats (2) Any Method
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 3. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Dresser Scarf Or Runner
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
PICTURES
Small Picture-18″ & Under
Miscellaneous
1. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Sampler
1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison
Quotation/Whimsical
1. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls; 2. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Bird Or Animal
1. Julie Bielema, Fulton; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Figure Or Portrait
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Farm Scene
1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 2. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls
Flower/Still Life
1. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls
Juvenile
2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Christmas
1. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison
Any Other Holiday
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Patriotic
1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Large Picture-Over 18″
Miscellaneous
1. Regina Holloway, Sterling; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA
Sampler
1. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Special Occasion
1. Laurie Sim, Morrison
Quotation/Whimsical
1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 2. Jenna Weets, Morrison
Bird Or Animal
1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling; 3. Julie Bielema, Fulton
Farm Scene
1. Julie Bielema, Fulton; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling; 3. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Christmas
1. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Any Other Holiday
1. Regina Holloway, Sterling; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Patriotic
1. Regina Holloway, Sterling
CHRISTMAS ARTICLES
Stocking Other Than Listed
1. Connie Landheer, Morrison; 2. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 3. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Textile Ornament
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet Ornament
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Doll Or Animal
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Counted X Stitch Article
1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Tree Skirt
1. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Christy M Abell, Tampico
HANDMADE DOLL & ANIMAL
Crochet Animal
1. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 2. Caitlynn E Smith, Morrison; 3. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Crochet Doll
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Miscellaneous Doll Or Animal
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Stuffed Toy Or Animal
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Bear
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
KITCHEN ARTICLES
Crochet Potholders
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Any Other Potholder
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Refrigerator/Appliance Towel
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Any Other Kitchen Article
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Coasters
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Kitchen Towel
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Casserole Carrier
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
MISCELLANEOUS KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitted/Crocheted Toy
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Scarf, Knit
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
Scarf, Crochet
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Penny Dyke, Morrison
Misc Knit/Crochet Accessory
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Shelly Davis, Morrison; 3. Penny Dyke, Morrison
Clothing-Other
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls
CLOTHING
Tie Dye T-Shirt
1. Katie Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Helen Null, Morrison
Adult Or Child’s Dress
1. Elisa Dedina, Lyndon; 2. Elisa Dedina, Lyndon
Apron
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Purse
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Tote Bag
1. Michelle Harmon, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Doll Clothes (3 outfits)
1. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Baby Bibs
1. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Holiday Article (other than Christmas)
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Any Other Embroidered Article
1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Miscellaneous Plastic Canvas
2. Ann M Schipper, Erie
Mug Cozy/Mug Rug
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Hair Accessory
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico
FAMILY HEIRLOOMS
Quilt
1. Mary Vos, Morrison,; 2. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 3. Becca Landis, Coleta
Knit/Crochet Tablecloth/Bedspread
1. Helen Null, Morrison; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Textile Heirloom
1. Tracy Styles, Morrison; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 3. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Adult Clothing Heirloom
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 3. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison
Child’s Clothing Heirloom
1. Shelly Davis, Morrison
HERITAGE ARTS
Hardanger
1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Any Other Heritage Textile Art
1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
August 12, 2025
25-02 / JUNIOR TEXTILES
Contact:
Todd Mickley, Publicity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HENRY SELBURG OF LYNDON EARNED PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS AT THE 154TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR TEXTILES SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Henry Selburg of Lyndon earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Textiles Show.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Trophy (By KAST Laser Creations, Morrison)
Henry Selburg, Lyndon
DIVISION I (Age group through 14 years)
CLOTHING – 1
Dress Or Jumper
1. Katelyn M Temple, Fulton
MISCELLANEOUS – 1
Tote Bag/Purse
1. Viola Vandermyde, Morrison
Tie Dyed T’shirt 2 Colors Or Less
1. George Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Kinslea Benson, Morrison
Tie Dyed T’shirt 3 Colors Or More
1. George Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Hannah Temple, Fulton; 3. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
Any Other Wall Hanging
1. Kinslea Benson, Morrison
DIVISION II (Ages 15 – 21)
CLOTHING -2
Dress Or Jumper
1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico
Miscellaneous
1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico
MISCELLANEOUS – 2
Tie Dyed T’shirt 2 Colors Or Less
1. Alyssa Temple, Fulton
Tie Dyed T’shirt 3 Colors Or More
1. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
DIVISION III (All Ages)
QUILTS – 3
Quilts
1. Alyssa Temple, Fulton