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    • Welcome
    • Fashion Design Entries
    • State Contests
    • At-Large MIWW Contest
    • Rules & Requirements
      • The Facts
      • Fabric Requirements
      • Entry Fees & Forms
      • Judging Rubrics
      • Special Awards
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Make It With Wool

Make It With WoolMake It With WoolMake It With Wool
  • Welcome
  • Fashion Design Entries
  • State Contests
  • At-Large MIWW Contest
  • Rules & Requirements
    • The Facts
    • Fabric Requirements
    • Entry Fees & Forms
    • Judging Rubrics
    • Special Awards
  • Winners Circle
    • Winners Circle 2020
    • Winners Circle 2021
    • Winners Circle 2022
    • Winners Circle 2023
  • MIWW Pics
  • Sponsor & Donors
  • Contact Us
  • News Release

Winner's Circle 2022

Fashion Design Division

Fashion Design Division

Fashion Design Division

Fashion Design Division – college students majoring in Fashion or Apparel Design – 19 entries

Design Winner - Maria Olsson, Mount Mary University, WI

 2nd place - Blake Ghali, Baylor University, Texas Design 

3rd place - Luis Ruiz, Houston Community College, TX

Adult Division

Fashion Design Division

Fashion Design Division

Adult Division (age 25 and over) – 21 entries

Adult Winner - Kim Vogley, Washington Adult 

2nd place - Becky Piette, Wisconsin Adult 

3rd place - Kelsey Clear, Michigan Adult 

4th place - Brenda Richardson, Arizona Adult

5th place - Erin Hyde, Florida Adult 

6th place - Diane Spain, Oregon

Senior Division

Senior Division

Senior Division

Senior Division (age 17-24)

Winner:  Whitney Black - UT

1st Runner-up: Jolene Bomgardner - PA

2nd Runner-up: Hannah Missler - OH  

3rd Runner-up: Lynne Thomas - MD  

4th Runner-up: Shyanne Conde - CO 

Other contestants in the Top 10:  Kristen Clear - MI, Faith Zongker - KS, Sarah Poiani, NM, Cassie Downare - WY, Haley Smith – At-Large

Junior Division

Senior Division

Senior Division

Junior Division (age 13-16)

Winner:  Marissa Sanchez - CA

1st Runner-up: Isabelle Mairose - SD

2nd Runner-up: Isabella Wilber - KS  

3rd Runner-up: Krayleigh Power - MO  

4th Runner-up: Katherine Jackson - IN 

Other contestants in the Top 10: Lizzy Lowe - UT, Madison Copenhaver - PA, Catherine Ott - IL, Kiara Sherman - MT, Benjamin Monroe - MI 

Handwork Award

Outstanding Use of Mohair Award

Needlework Award

Handwork Award

1st Place: Krayleigh Power - MO

2nd Place: Jolene Bomgardner - PA

3rd Place: Liz Verschone - AZ

Needlework Award

Outstanding Use of Mohair Award

Needlework Award

Needlework Award (for knitted and crocheted garments)

1st Place: Sarah Poiani - NM

2nd Place: Kristen Clear - MI

3rd Place: Haley Smith - At Large

Outstanding Use of Mohair Award

Outstanding Use of Mohair Award

Creative Machine Embroidery Award

Outstanding Use of Mohair Award

1st Place: Isabelle Mairose - SD

2nd Place: Lydia Voss - MN

Creative Machine Embroidery Award

Exemplary Construction Award - Junior

Creative Machine Embroidery Award

Creative Machine Embroidery Award

1st Place: Kiara Sherman - MT

2nd Place: Callie Smith - TN

Exemplary Construction Award - Junior

Exemplary Construction Award - Junior

Exemplary Construction Award - Junior

Exemplary Construction Award

Junior Winner: Isabelle Mairose  - SD 

Exemplary Construction Award - Senior

Exemplary Construction Award - Junior

Exemplary Construction Award - Junior

Exemplary Construction Award

Senior Winner:  Whitney Black - UT

2022 News Release

MIWW Winners Announced 

Thirty-nine Junior and Senior Division contestants competed in the 2022 Make It With Wool (MIWW) National Competition, held January 20-22nd in San Diego, California, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Winners were announced at the Awards Program following the Saturday evening banquet and fashion show.

   

Winners included:  


Junior Division (age 13-16) – 21 entries 

Winner:  Marissa Sanchez - CA 

1st Runner-up: Isabelle Mairose - SD 

2nd Runner-up: Isabella Wilber - KS 

3rd Runner-up: Krayleigh Power - MO 

4th Runner-up: Katherine Jackson - IN 

Other contestants in the Top 10:  Lizzy Lowe - UT, Madison Copenhaver - PA, Catherine Ott - IL, Kiara Sherman - MT, Benjamin Monroe - MI   


Senior Division (age 17-24) – 18 entries 

Winner:  Whitney Black - UT 

1st Runner-up: Jolene Bomgardner - PA 

2nd Runner-up: Hannah Missler - OH 

3rd Runner-up: Lynne Thomas - MD 

4th Runner-up: Shyanne Conde - CO 

Other contestants in the Top 10: Kristen Clear - MI, Faith Zongker - KS, Sarah Poiani, NM, Cassie Downare - WY, Haley Smith – At-Large   


The judging for the Adult Division and the Fashion/Apparel Design Division was held the later part of 2021. The Adult Division winner, Kim Vogley, WA, and the Fashion/Apparel Design winner, Maria Olsson, Mt. Mary University, WI, were in attendance in San Diego.    


There were 21 entries in the National Adult Division (age 25 and over). Runner-up winners included: 

1st Runner-up: Becky Piette - WI 

2nd Runner-up: Kelsey Clear - MI 

3rd Runner-up: Brenda Richardson - AZ 

4th Runner-up: Erin Hyde - FL 

5th Runner-up: Diane Spain - OR   


There were 19 entries in the National Fashion/Apparel Design Division (college students majoring in Fashion or Apparel Design). Runner-up winners included: 

1st Runner-up: Blake Ghali - Baylor University, TX 

2nd Runner-up: Luis Ruiz - Houston Community College, TX   


Special Awards were given to recognize contestants in the Junior and Senior Divisions. Winners in these categories are as follows:   

Handwork Award 

1st Place: Krayleigh Power - MO - Jr            Beadwork designs on prom dress 

2nd Place: Jolene Bomgardner - PA - Sr    Handwork/Couching on jacket 

3rd Place: Liz Verschure - AZ - Sr                 Hand-felted designs on dress   


 Needlework Award (for knitted and crocheted garments) 

1st Place: Sarah Poiani - NM - Sr          Knitted dress 

2nd Place: Kristen Clear - MI - Sr          Knitted sweater 3rd Place: Haley Smith – At-Large - Sr    Crocheted sweater   Outstanding 


Use of Mohair Award 

1st Place: Isabelle Mairose - SD - Sr      Mohair Coat 

2nd Place: Lydia Voss - MN - Jr        Mohair Coat   


Creative Machine Embroidery Award 

1st Place: Kiara Sherman - MT - Jr        Embroidered design on coat collar 

2nd Place: Callie Smith - TN - Jr          Embroidered design on dress    


Exemplary Construction Award 

Junior Winner:  Isabelle Mairose - SD 

Senior Winner:  Whitney Black - UT   


The MIWW program is sponsored by the American Sheep Industry Association, ASI-Women, and The American Wool Council to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns.  


Contestants in the MIWW competition sew, knit, or crochet their garments, which must be made from at least 60% wool fabric or yarn. Contestants are divided into Age Divisions or Categories, including Adult (age 25 and over), Senior (age 17-25), Junior (age 13-16), Preteen (age 12 and under), Wearable Accessory, and Made for Others. State competitions are held May through December. State winners in the Junior and Senior Divisions are invited to advance to the national competition, typically held in January of the following year. Judging for the Adult state winners is typically held in December. National MIWW also sponsors a Design Division for college-age students majoring in Fashion or Apparel Design. Judging for the Design Division is typically done in November. Entry Forms and additional information may be found on the MIWW website: makeitwithwool.com.


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