Washington State Sheep Producers and the Washington Wool Growers Auxiliary completed their annual convention at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver by viewing the state finals of their wool contest.

Marissa McBride, Walla Walla, and Carmen Barkley, Lacey, won the Junior and Senior divisions respectively, in the Make It With Wool Contest. Dorothy Fish, Federal Way, won the Adult division.

Marissa constructed and modeled a brown Pendleton plaid cape and A-line skirt.

Carmen constructed and modeled a 3-piece wool ensemble consisting of a beige textured wool bomber jacket, tan wool and cashmere pants with faux leather accents, and black jersey tank top.

Dorothy won the Adult division with a 3-piece outfit of a black pencil skirt, cream blouse, and black wool coat accented with faux fur at the collar and cuffs.

Runners-up in the divisions were: Adult: Kim Vogley, Quilcene, Senior: Jannika Frothingham, Seattle, Junior: Lauren Moeckel, Chehalis.

Marissa McBride and Carmen Barkley will receive trips to the National Make It With Wool Competition in Scottsdale, Arizona in January 2019. Competition coincides with the American Sheep Industry annual convention.

Dorothy Fish received a floor light, scissor set, and a 3 ¼ yard piece of Linda Kubik handwoven as top prize in the Adult division. She will also enter her garment in the national competition. Runners-up in the Junior and Senior divisions took home a Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine and Husqvarna Viking Serger, respectively. All state contestants were awarded 100% wool yardages.

Judges for the contest were Kristi Dubay, Vione Graham, Lisa Jones, Heidi Christenson, Shiloh Freeland-Holcomb, and Josie McWatters.

State Directors Ericka Suhrbier, and Ann Roggenkamp oversaw the contest.

The Make It With Wool Contest is open to sewers of all ages. These fashionable wool garments can be sewn, knitted, crocheted, or felted. Compete at district, state and national levels. For more information on the contest and how to enter, visit the website: makeitwithwoolwa.com.

Picture caption: Pictured celebrating their success in the “Make It With Wool” contest are, left to right, Dorothy Fish, Kaitlyn Lawson, Lauren Moeckel, Kim Vogley, Marissa McBride, Jannika Frothingham, Carmen Barkley, Jill Swannack, Elizabeth Paul, Holly Vittetoe, and Pamela McBride.

Industry Awards

WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCERS

SHEEP HOOK AWARD RECIPIENTS

1979 Al Rubenser Colfax

1980 George Hislop Yakima

1981 Ruth Herriford Olympia

1982 Ladd Mitchell Ephrata

1982 Sebastian Etulain Moses Lake

1983 Gerald Richardson Moses Lake

1984 Mac McLean Four Lakes

1985 Vic Robert Sunnyside

1986 -0-

1987 Theo Caldwell Goldendale

1988 Chick Hubbard Moses Lake

1989 - 0 -

1990 Ruth King Yakima

1991 Henrietta Pearson Mount Vernon

1992 Norman Gates WSU

1993 Roberta Hoctor Goldendale

1994 John Brewer Pullman

1995 Simon & Carol Martinez Moxee

1996 Dick & Helen Appel Endicott

1997 Fred & Timmie Blauert Washtucna

1998 Treva Norris Springdale

1999 Loveta Boyce Moses Lake

2000 Joanne Dubigk Maple Valley

2001 Randy Baldree Colfax

2002 Nina Richardson Moses Lake

2003 Susan Parr Tacoma

2004 Jim Acuff Post Falls

2005 Andy Pille Espanola

2006 Al & Lin Schwider Maple Valley

2007 Art & Jill Swannack Lamont

2008 -0-

2009 Sam Hays Yakima

2010 Milt Russell Prosser

2011 Dave & Julie Dashiell Hunters

2012 Linda & Jerry Kjack Walla Walla

2013 -0-

2014 Sarah Smith Moses Lake

2015 Mike McWilliams Myrtle Point, OR

2016 Mark Martinez Moxee

2017 Jan Busboom Pullman

2018 Jami Beintema Ellensburg

2019 Ross Merker & Ann Roggenkamp