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August 19, 2026
26-03 / OPEN TEXTILES
Contact:
Abe Huizenga, Publicity
815-772-7329
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUDITH ROSS OF CAMANCHE, IA TOOK PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS IN THE 155TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN TEXTILES SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Judith Ross of Camanche, IA took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Textiles Show.
Whiteside County Fair 2026
Open Textiles
2-2-2
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 L Swanstrom, Morrison
Best Of Show Picture
Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
SMALL PICTURE BEST OF SHOW AWARDS
($25 Gift Certificates From The Frame Shoppe, Sterling, Il)
Figure / Portrait
Kerensa K 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 K 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
INFANTS 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 C 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 C Wetzell, Morrison
Pieced
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Christine C 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 C Courter Fier, Erie
Made With Printed Panel
1. Nancy Hook, Morrison
Machine Quilted
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Appliqu
1. Nancy Hook, Morrison
Wall Hanging Made With Felted Wool
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Machine Embroidered
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Flannel or Wool Appliqu
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
QUILTED ITEMS
Bag, Purse, Tote, Etc
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Miscellaneous
1. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 2. Elisa Dedina, Lyndon; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Runner/Table Topper
1. Christine C Courter Fier, Erie; 2. Connie Pruis, Morrison; 3. Grace C Wetzell, Morrison
FLEECE
Clothing
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Blanket Large over 36″
1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA
Miscelleanous
1. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 2. Kayla Sipes, Morrison
PILLOWS
Patchwork/ Pieced
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Crochet
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Counted Cross Stitch
1. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison; 2. Christine C Courter Fier, Erie; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other
1. Amy S 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 M Abell, Tampico
Dresser Scarf Or Table Runner Hand Embroidered
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Table Cloth, any method
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Miscellaneous
2. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
PICTURES
Small Picture-18″ & Under
Miscellaneous
1. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison; 2. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls; 3. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Sampler
1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Special Occasion
1. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Quotation/Whimsical
1. Amy S 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 K Pink, Sterling; 2. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison; 3. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA
Farm Scene
1. Regina Holloway, Sterling; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls
Flower/Still Life
1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Diane Bollman, Rock Falls; 3. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Juvenile
1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 2. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Christmas
1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 2. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison; 3. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Any Other Holiday
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Large Picture-Over 18″
Patriotic
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Regina Holloway, Sterling
Miscellaneous
1. Kerensa K 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 K 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 S VanZuiden, Morrison
Farm Scene
1. Kerensa K 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 K 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 M 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 K 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 M 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 M Abell, Tampico; 3. Grace C 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 M Abell, Tampico
Coasters (4)
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Kitchen Towel, any method
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison; 2. Grace C Wetzell, Morrison; 3. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Casserole Carrier, any method
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Christy M 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 M 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 C Courter Fier, Erie; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Purse
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 3. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison
Tote Bag
1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Molly Netek, Bettendorf, IA; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Doll Clothes (3 outfits)
1. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Closet Accessories
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
Baby Bibs, any method
1. Christy M 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 K Pink, Sterling; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison
Mug Cozy and Mug Rug
1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Christy M Abell, Tampico
Hair Accessory, Band, Bows, Etc.
1. Bobbi Boyd, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Christy M 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 K 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, Morrison
Sixties Clothing-Flower Power, must be vintage from sixties
1. Null, Morrison
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August 19, 2026
26-04 / JUNIOR TEXTILES
Contact:
Abe Houzinga, Publicity
815-772-7329
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PENELOPE HOUZENGA OF FULTON EARNED PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS AT THE 155TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR TEXTILES SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Penelope Houzenga of Fulton earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Textiles Show.
Whiteside County Fair 2026
Junior Textiles
2-2-2
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Trophy (By KAST Laser Creations, Morrison)
Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
DIVISION I (Age group through 14 years)
BASKETS – 1
Miscellaneous
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
LINENS -1
Pot Holders (2)
1. Aubrey L Landheer, Lyndon; 2. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Any Other
1. Ella Laughlin, Morrison
HANDMADE DOLL AND ANIMAL – 1
Stuffed Animal (1)
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
CLOTHING -1
Night Clothes
1. Liam Dedina, Lyndon
PILLOWS -1
Any Other
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
MISCELLANEOUS -1
Any Fleece Article
1. Aubrey L Landheer, Lyndon
Item Made With Duct Tape Under 12″
1. Hadley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Colton Vandermyde, Morrison
Made With Duct Tape Over 12″
1. Colton Vandermyde, Morrison
Hair Bows Or Barrettes
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Recycled Item Under 12″
1. Jack Houzenga, Fulton; 2. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Recycled Item Over 12″
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Hand Decorated Store Bought Item
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Tie Dyed T’shirt 2 Colors Or Less
1. Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 2. George Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Viola Vandermyde, Morrison
Tie Dyed T’shirt 3 Colors Or More
1. Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 2. George Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Decorated T-Shirt Or Sweat
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Scarf, Any Method
1. Wren Dirks, Sterling
Plastic Canvas Item
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Any Other Wall Hanging
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Any Knit Article
1. Viola Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Leah Habben, Sterling
Any Crochet Article
1. Brooke Merema, Fulton; 2. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
DIVISION II (Ages 15 – 21)
LINENS – 2
Any Other
1. Lucas J Houzenga, Prophetstown; 2. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico
MISCELLANEOUS – 2
Hand Decorated Store Bought Item
1. Mia Trent, Erie
Jewelry, part textile (limit 6 items)
1. Harlow Butts, Prophetstown
Decorated T’shirt Or Sweat
1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico
Any Knit/Crochet Article
1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico
Scarf, Any Method
1. Shelby Hohenadel, Port Byron
DIVISION III (All Ages)
QUILTS – 3
Quilts – Quilts
1. Hannah M Temple, Fulton
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