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State Contests & Contacts

Scroll down to find the contact for your states Make It with Wool.  If you can't find your state, you may enter the At-Large Contest. Please see the information and entry forms on the At-Large page of our website. Thank you


Divisions Offered 

Y=Youth    PT=Pre-Teen    J=Junior    S=Senior   A=Adult   

MO=Made for Others    WA=Wearable Accessory


National Director - Karen Weight
480 South 300 West

Salem, Utah 84653

801-310-4462

thew8s@gmail.com


                                                   PLEASE NOTE NATIONAL FEE IS $15


State Directors and Contest information


At-Large (Mail In Only)- Melinda Stevens

For contestants without a state contest!

8310 Bennett School House Road

South Webster, OH 45682

Entry Deadline: October 1, 2024

Event Judging: November  2,  2024

Divisions Offered: Junior-Senior-Adult

This is a mail in competition. Entries and garment submissions will be mailed to Melinda Schrader Stevens   8310 Bennett School House Road, South Webster, OH  45682


Arizona-Courtney Hatch

7759 N. Silverbell Rd. #18201

Tucson, AZ 85743

courtneyhatch347@gmail.com

928-386-0007

Event Site: Holiday Inn Express-Scottsdale North, 7350 E. Gold Dust Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Entry Deadline:TBD

Event Date: TBD

Fashion Show Time: 3:00 pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others


Arkansas-Robyn Foote

911 Silver Maple St

Centerton, AR 79219

801-900-7304

arkansasMIWW@gmail.com

Event Site: 950 Seba Road, Centerton, AR

Entry Deadline:  Sat., October 31, 2024

Event Date: Sat., November 16, 2024

Registrations Begins: tbd

Fashion Show Time: tbd

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult


California-April Ward

30 Ariey Lane

Lafayette, CA  94549

april.ann.ward@gmail.com 

510-205-7017

Entry Deadline: September 6, 2025

State Fees: $15.00

Event Site:  Lambtown Festival Dixon, CA

Contest Date: October 4, 2025

Registrations Begins: 8:00 am

Fashion Show Time: 12:00 pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior- Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessory


Colorado- Alicia Pucci- Director   

415-710-1850

sew-it-all@comcast.net

Mail Entries to: Connie Sandstead (Phone:303-877-7637)

                                 17450 CR 25

                                 Platteville, CO 80651

Event Site:  Waterstone Church, Community Room (5890 S. Alkire St., Littleton, CO 80127)

Entry Deadline: September 15, 2025

State Fees: $25.00

Event Date: October 25, 2025

Registration Begins:  9:00 am

Fashion Show Time:  1:00pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen, Junior, Senior, Adult 


Florida-Tammy Hemmerly

7374 W Brady Lane

Homosassa, FL 34446

hemmerlyt@gmail.com

Test Fee: $8.00

State Fee: $10.00

Event Site:  TBA

Entry Deadline: TBA

Event Date: TBA

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others


Idaho-Kim Monk
17013 Evans Road

Genesee, ID 83832

208-738-8687

kmonk8687@gmail.com

Event Site: McCall, ID 

Entry Deadline: October 1, 2024

Event Date: November 9, 2024

Registration Begins: 8 a.m.  

Fashion Show:  TBA.

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult

NOTE: Please find more details for Idaho contest at www.idahowoolgrowers.org/miww 


Illinois-Marilyn Donoho

7450 W County Line Road

Paw Paw, IL 61353

black1959@aol.com

815-761-6011

Event Site: United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria, IL  61614

Entry Deadline: October, 26th 2024

Event Date: November 2nd, 2024

Registration Begins:   

Fashion Show:  

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others


Indiana-Marianne Dosmann

madosmann@gmail.com

574-274-3588

http://www.indianasheep.com and 

https://www.facebook.com/IndianaMIWW

Visit Indiana State Fair website under Indiana Arts Entry books: www.indiana.state.fair.com

Event Site: Indiana State Fairgrounds-Indiana Arts Building, Indianapolis

Entry Deadline: July 1, 2025

Event Date: TBD, 2025

Registration Begins: 9:00 a.m.

Fashion Show:  2 p.m.

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessory-Home Decor
 

Kansas-Kristine Goossen

9058 NW Diamond Road

Potwin, KS  67123

316-371-2544

kansasmiww@gmail.com

Kansas Make It With Wool (Facebook)

Kansas.miww (Instagram)

Event Site: Justin Hall, Kansas State University 

Entry Deadline: October 1, 2025

Event Date: November 2, 2025

Registration Begins: 7:30 am

Fashion Show: 2:00 pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessory


Maryland-Judith Williamson

6924 Girl Scout Road

Boonsboro, MD 21713

mdmiww@aol.com for Information Brochure & Entry Form

301-432-0281

Event Site: Wards Chapel United Methodist Church, Randallstown, MD

Entry Deadline:  Postmarked on or before September 9, 2024

Event Date: October 11, 2025

Registration Begins: 9:15 am

Fashion Show: 2:00 p.m.

Divisions Offered: Youth (Ages 6-7) - Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult


Michigan-Cindy Reisig

4430 Schreiber Road

Hemlock, MI 48626

989-798-6072

MichiganMIWW@gmail.com 

Location:  Suburban Collection Showplace/Michigan State Fair in Novi, MI - Presented by Ram,  41600 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI  48374

Competition Date: August 30, 2025

Entry Deadline: August 18, 2025

Registration Begins:  8:30 am

Fashion Show: 2:00 pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessories


Minnesota-Glenette Sperry

31460 Quinlan Ave

Center City, MN 55012

gtsperry@frontiernet.net

651-257-6735

Event Date: October 25, 2025

Entry Deadline: September 27, 2025

Registration Begins:  7:00 am

Fashion Show: 1:30 pm

Event Location: Chisago Lakes Township Hall- 12400 316th St, Lindstrom MN 55045

Divisions Offered: Pre-teen, Jr. Sr, Adult, Made for others and ( Novelty/ Quilt MN only)


Missouri-Jeanne Shuck

29627 Mexico Rd

Perry, MO 63472

573-721-2115

farmerdon@socket.net

Event Site: Perry, MO

Entry Deadline: September 15, 2025

Event Date: October 4, 2025

Registration Begins: 10:00 am

Fashion Show Begins: 12:00 p.m.

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessories

Location and time may vary depending on participation


Montana-Amanda Powell

4187 Old Post Road

Havre MT, 59501

aspowell11@hotmail.com

406-945-3880

District Contests held in October 2025. More information available on Facebook page - Montana Make It With Wool 

Event Site: Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings, Montana - During the Montana Wool Grower Convention

Entry Deadline: October 1, 2025

Registration: Evening of Dec. 5th, 2025 - Time TBD

Event Date: December 6, 2025

Fashion Show: 8:00 pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others


Nebraska-Andrea Nisley

74662 Road 431

Elwood, NE 68937

anisley1@unl.edu

308-325-6498

https://nebraskasheepandgoat.org

Event Site: Lexington, NE

Entry Deadline: Forms, Fees & Swatches due October 15, 2025 - to state director

Narration Deadline: November 1, 2025

Event Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Registration Begins: 8:30 a.m.

Contest Competition Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Fashion Show: 1:00 p.m.

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others


New Mexico-Katy Lente

505-659-4311

tiwaspeak@aol.com

FrankLiz@nobhillfabrics.com

Event Site: Contact your Director

Entry Deadline: Contact your Director

Event Date: 2025

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult


New York-Meegan Veeder-Shave

475 North Quaker Lane

Hyde Park, NY 12538

patchworkpastures475@gmail.com

845-380-9639

Event Site: Dutchess County Fairgourds (RT 9), Rhinebeck, NY

Entry Deadline: October 5, 2025

Event Date: October 18, 2025

Registration Begins: 8:30 am

Fashion Show Time: 2:00 pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessory


North Carolina- Yvonne Haskins

250 Ashemont Road

Aberdeen, NC 28315

yvonnehaskins@gmail.com


Corrie Klokow

170 Preakness Way

Raeford, NC 28376


Event Site: Cabarrus Cooperative Extension Center

715 Cabarrus Ave. West, Concord, NC 28205

Entry Deadline: Monday, September 1st 2025

Event Date: September 27, 2025

Registration Begins: 8:30 am 

Fashion Show Starts: 2:00 pm

Divisions Offered:  Pre-Teen, Junior, Senior, Adult, Made for Others, and Wearable Accessories


North Dakota-Joana Friesz

P.O. Box 67

New Salem, ND 58563

joana@northlandinsuranceagency.com

701-400-8744

Event Site: ND Lamb and Wool Producers Convention in Medora, North Dakota

Entry Deadline: More information by contacting state director – Joana Friesz – 701-400-8744. Or by emailjoana@northlandinsuranceagency.com

Event Date: 

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen, Junior, Senior, Adult, Made for Others, Wearable Accessories, Novelty Contest


Ohio-Daphne Hedgecock

hedgecockd@yahoo.com

6485 Lucas Road

Plain City, OH 43064

614-353-0406 cell

614-879-5990 home

Amy Schroeder, Vice Director

Ohiomiww@gmail.com

www.OhioMIWW.org

Entry Deadline: Oct.10, 2025

Event Site:  Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Columbus, OH

State Fee: $15.00

Event Date:  November 1 , 2025

Registration Begins: 9:30 am

Fashion Show Starts: 2:30 pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult- Made for Others- Wearable Accessory- 


Oklahoma-Lynda Latta 

PO Box 157 

Arnett, OK 73832

lynda.latta@okstate.edu 

580-885-7775

Event Site:   Woodward County Fair Event Center

Entry Deadline:  September 15, 2025

Event Date: November 8, 2025

Registration Begins: 9:00 am

Fashion Show Starts: 11:30 am

Divisions Offered: Preteen -Junior-Senior-Adult


Pennsylvania-Linda Siegel

342 Royal Road

Lebanon, PA 17042

linda@siegelfarms.com OR linda@lebaweb.com

717-274-1197

717-821-8529

Event Site:  PA Preferred Banquet Hall, PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA

National Entry Deadline: Submit national entry form and $15 national entry fee by September 2, 2025. 

State Entry Deadline: Mail PA copy to Linda Siegel, 342 Royal Road, Lebanon, PA 17042.  PA copy must be postmarked by Tuesday, September 2, 2025.  Upon state entry , you will receive information about the contest day, the state fee ($5), and wool testing ($4 per swatch or yarn sample).

Event Date:  Saturday, October 4, 2025

Registration Begins: 9:00 am

Fashion Show Starts: 2:00 pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others

NEW IN 2025: Mentor Cash Award for two mentors of new-to-the contest youth


South Dakota

Ann Hansen

1408 Yellowstone Dr.

Brookings, SD 57006

605-695-2250

sdmiww@gmail.com

Patty DeZeeuw

21315 US Hwy 14

Elkton, SD 57026

605-690-5639

sdmiww@gmail.com 

Event Site: Ramkota Hotel &Convention Center, Watertown, SD

Entry Deadline: September 1, 2025

District Contests are held prior to the State Contest.  

District Contest information may be found on the SD SheepGrowers website:  

www. sdsheepgrowers.org

Event Date: September 27, 2025

Registration Starts: 8:00 am

Fashion Show Time: 7:00 pm

Divisions Offered: 

District & State – Preteen, Junior, Senior, Adult, Professional, Made for Others, Wearable Accessory

State only – wall hangings & quilts, novelty, knitted & crocheted items.


Tennessee - Dee Wolters

2684 E. Sheepnet Rd.

Culleoka, TN 38451

twolters@bellsouth.net

931-698-8293

Event Site: Wilson County/ TN State Fair, Wilson County Fair Expo center,  945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087

See Wilson County Fair website for information.

http://WWW.WILSONCOUNTYFAIR.NET

Entry Deadline:  Postmarked August 11, 2025

Event Date: August  23, 2025

Registration Begins:  1:00  pm 

Fashion Show Starts: 2:30 pm

Divisions Offered: Preteen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Wearable Accessory-Made for Others


Texas-Jennifer Nimmrichter

director@texasmakeitwithwool.com

P.O. Box 3338

Bandera, TX 78003

949-400-4225

www.TexasMakeItwithWool.com

Entry Deadline: October 15, 2025

State Fee: $15.00

Event Site: Texas Fleece & Fiber Festival, Happy State Bank Expo/Hill County Youth Event, 3785 Highway 27, Kerrville, TX 78028-7100

Event Date: October 25, 2025

Registration Begins:  7:30 am 

Judging: 9:30 am

Fashion Show Starts: 12:30 pm

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessory (Pre-teen only)


Utah-Amelia Parry

372 West 800 South

Salem, UT 84653

amelia.weight14@gmail.com

801-368-7755

Event Site: Mapleton Junior High School, 362 E. 1200 N, Mapleton, UT 84664

Entry Deadline: November 8, 2025

Event Date: November 15, 2025

Registration Begins: 8:00 a.m.

Fashion Show: 4:00 p.m. 

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessory- Quilts



Washington-State Co-directors

Co-Directors:    

Ericka Suhrbier 

 694 S Military Rd

Winlock, WA  98596 

erickasuhrbier@gmail.com  



Ryliss Bod 

4424 6th Ave #2 

Tacoma, WA  98406 

ryliss@comcast.net


https://makeitwithwoolwa.com

MakeItWithWoolWA@gmail.com

360-520-2315

Event Site:  Sewing and Design School

4424 6th Ave #2

Tacoma, WA 98406

Entry Deadline: October  5,  2024

Event Date: October  19,  2024

Registration Begins: 9:30 a.m.

Fashion Show: 3:00 p.m.    

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others


Wisconsin- Lorrie Riemer, Director

12160 N Wauwatosa Rd

Mequon, WI 53097

kevinriemer@aol.com


Send state entry form to:
Terri Dallas - Assistant Director
N5826 Wolf River Road
Shawano, WI 54166

terri.dallas29@gmail.com

Event Site: Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549
Entry Deadline: Saturday, August 22, 2025

Event Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Must  be pre-registered by August 22nd

Registration Begins: 8:00 a.m.

Fashion Show: 2:00 p.m. 

Divisions Offered: Pre-Teen-Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessory/Novelty


Wyoming-Kelly Barlow

1625A Buffalo Cutacross

Gillette, WY 82718

307-682-9639

kellybarlow@yahoo.com

>>District Contests are held prior to State Contest. Contact District Director for details<<

Event Site: Ramkota Hotel, Casper, WY

Entry Deadline: November 21, 2025

Event Date: December 7th & 8th , 2025

Registration: 9:30 am Sunday Dec. 7th

Judging: 1:00pm Sunday Dec. 7th

Fashion Show: 12:00 (noon) Fashion Show Dec. 8th

Divisions Offered: Junior-Senior-Adult-Made for Others-Wearable Accessory/Novelty


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