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2024 FLEECE SHOW RESULTS |
To view the Fleece and Spinoff results click here To view the Skein and Fiber Arts results scroll down this page TheTriple Crown Award has been calculated by totaling the points awarded from competing in the AOA IFA, the Suri Network Regular Fleece Show, and the Suri Network Spin Off. Congratulations to H&S Mystery Man co-owned by Russel Ratti and Karen Ball of Heart and Soul Alpacas and Gary Wilson of Midnight Moon Trading Company! The First Timer Award: Congratulations to first time fleece show exhibitor Karen Bowman of Dark Rose Farms located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The Breeder Cup Awards: Congratulations to the following farms! Sapphire Cup (4 to 9 entries) was won by Bill and Heather Vonderhaar of Alpaca Bella Suri Farm and Michael and Michelle Langhammer of Little Foot Ranch Diamond Cup (10 to 16 entries) was won by Jason and Beverly Brehm of Rogue Alpacas "Specials" Award Winners Suri Male Spirit of the Fiber Industry: BIG TIMBER TAHITI'S FYRE DANCER Big Timber Alpacas, LLC Susan King Suri Female Spirit of the Fiber Industry: SD SILVER STONE'S SILVER DOLLAR Memory M-Acres Farm, Robert Figular & Lisa Collura Suri Male Best Luster: CAROLINA SUNSHINE ROYAL SILK Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, Em Stecker & Danette Boezio Suri Female Best Luster: SONATA'S MINUET BY SUNSHINE Alpaca Bella Suri Farm, Little Foot Ranch- Bill & Heather Vonderhaar and Michael & Michelle Langhammer Suri Male Best Lock: HFS YORI Heritage Farm Suri Alpacas- Tim and Beth Sheets Suri Female Best Lock: H & S MARILYN MONROE Heart & Soul Alpacas- Russell Ratti & Karen Ball Suri Male Best Handle: ROGUES ASH The Midnight Moon Trading Company- Gary Wilson. Suri Female Best Handle: SONATO'S MINUET BY SUN SHINE Alpaca Bella Suri Farm, Little Foot Ranch- Bill & Heather Vonderhaar and Michael & Michelle Langhammer. We would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge our generous sponsors who also help make this show a success. Please be sure to thank them for their support when you see them at shows. The show sponsors are listed to the right.Below is the link to the video of the award presentation Amanda VandenBosch. | OUR 2024 FLEECE SHOW SPONSORS |
As the saying goes, "This one is in the books!" The 2024 Suri Network All Suri Fleece Show is noodled and in the bag! It was a great success with the excellent work of Superintendents Dawn Browning and Buffy Bernard as her assistant, AOA Judges Diana Timmerman and Amanda VandenBosch, who had apprentices Heather Thordarson and Joanna Najbar. A HUGE THANK-YOU to our volunteers most of whom are pictured above.2024 FIBER ARTS AND SKEINS RESULTS
2024 Suri Network Skeins Results:
Hand-Spun Skein-Intermediate-Yarn spun from commercially prepared fiber-Singles—100% Suri :
First Place: “A Natural Black” spun by Eve Wicks
Hand-Spun Skein-Advanced-Yarn spun from commercially prepared fiber-Singles—100% Suri:
First Place: “Sea Shore” entered by Beth Sheets
Second Place: “Cool Water” spun by Beth Cripe
Hand-Spun Skein-Advanced-Yarn spun from commercially prepared fiber-2 or more ply—100% Suri
First Place: “Cool Water Too” spun by Beth Cripe
Mill Spun-Farm skeins-Finer yarns: 100% alpaca-Knitting Superfine/Fine Yarn
First Place: “Pure White (Snowball)” spun by America’s Natural Fiberworks, entered by Beth Cripe
Second Place: “Sweet Trio” spun by Americas Natural Fiberworks, entered by Nancy Lindemood
Third Place: “Baby Blue” spun by America’s Natural Fiberworks, entered by Nancy Lindemood
Mill Spun-Farm skeins-Light/Medium yarns: 100% alpaca-Knitting
First Place: “Flora” spun by America’s Natural Fiberworks, entered by Beth Sheets
Second Place: “Jolene” spun by Painted Sky, entered by Lisa Collura
Third Place: “Sunset” spun by America’s Natural Fiberworks, entered by Beth Sheets
Fourth Place: “Farm Blend” spun by Painted Sky, entered by Lisa Collura
Mill Spun-Farm skeins-Light/Medium yarns-Novelty yarn
First Place: “Camel” spun by America’s Natural Fiberworks, entered by Beth Sheets
Second Place: “Watermelon” spun by America’s Natural Fiberworks, entered by Beth Sheets
Judge’s Choice: “Flora” spun by America’s Natural Fiberworks, entered by Beth Sheets
2024 Suri Network Fiber Arts Results:
Beginner-Adult-Partial or non-handwork-Woven-Hearth & Home—any technique.
First Place: “Suri Boho” entered by Eve Wicks
Intermediate-Partial or non-handiwork-Knit-Accessories—any technique. 1)Gloves, hats, socks, slippers, purses
First Place: “Gauntlet Gloves” entered by Nancy Lindemood
Advanced-All Handwork-Woven-Accessories—any technique-2) Shawls and scarves.
First Place: “Silk & Suri Surprise” entered by Laurel Shouvlin
Advanced-All Handwork-Woven-Accessories—Hearth & Home—any technique.
First Place: “Namibian Landscape” entered by Laurel Shouvlin
Advanced-All Handwork-Felt-Garments—any technique: Sweaters, jackets, dresses, vests or complete outfits.
First Place: “Vested Interest In Felt” entered by Laurel Shouvlin
Advanced-All Handwork-Felt-Hearth & Home—any technique.
First Place: “Gnome” entered by Laurel Shouvlin
Advanced-All Handwork-Crochet-Accessories—any technique-2) Shawls and scarves.
First Place: “Bridal Prayer Shawl” entered by Laurel Shouvlin
Advanced-All Handwork-Lace-Accessories—any technique-2) Shawls and scarves.
First Place: “Beaded Leaf Lace Shawl” entered by Becky McMillan
Advanced-All Handwork-Multiple construction techniques-Accessories—any technique. 1)Gloves, hats, socks, slippers, purses and other small wearable items such as jewelry.
First Place: “An Old Bag’s Bag” entered by Laurel Shouvlin
Advanced-All Handwork-Multiple construction techniques-Hearth & Home—any technique.
First Place: “ A Trivetal Pursuit” entered by Laurel Shouvlin
Advanced-Partial or non-handwork-Woven-Accessories—any technique-2) Shawls and scarves.
First Place: “Stormy Night” entered by Beth Sheets
Advanced-Partial or non-handwork-Woven-Garments—any technique: Sweaters, jackets, dresses, vests or complete outfits.
First Place: “Poncho Chilote” entered by Karolyn Knoll
Advanced-Partial or non-handwork-Crochet-Accessories—any technique. 1)Gloves, hats, socks, slippers, purses
First Place: “Suri Feather and Fan Short Scarf” entered by Paula Clegg
Judge’s Choice: “Vested Interest In Felt” entered by Laurel Shouvlin