The National “Make It With Wool” contest was held at JA Nugget in Reno, Nv on January 29-31, 2015 in conjunction with the American Sheep Industry’s Annual Conference. There were 63 entries from 33 states in two age divisions. Some 626 contestants nationwide entered competitions at the state level and utilized more than 2,022 yards of beautiful wool fabric and 230 skeins of yarn to create their garments.
The National contestants from Minnesota were:
Junior (age 13-16): Andrea Dunrud, Forest Lake, finished 2nd runner-up, winner of the creative machine embroidery award.
Senior (age 17-24): Jenna Legred, Briclyn, is the National senior winner, also winner of the mohair award
Adult: (age 25-over): Jean Olson, Woodbury, finished 1st Honorable mention in the Nation
The purpose of the “Make It With Wool” contest is to focus attention on the beauty and versatility of wool, to encourage the use of wool fabric or yarn in sewing, knitting or crocheting fashionable garments. Contestants must use fabric or yarn of at least 60% wool. Beautiful wool prizes along with sewing machines, saving bonds and scholarship were awarded to each of the winning contestants. National director is Marie Lehfeldt of Montana and Minnesota’s director is Glenette Sperry of Center City, MN.
February 1, 2013
CONTACT: Glenette Sperry, State Make It With Director
651-257-6735 or 651-257-1110