Oregon crocheter wins top prize in the Crochet Guild of America 2010 Design Contest – 38121th Edition
31 Mar 2011 No Comments
Shelby Allaho's “Kyoto Coat” and “Jewels of the Sea” show off her needle prowess.
The Crochet Guild of America‘s Third Annual Crochet Design Contest had dozens of winners; among them was an Oregon crocheter who won both the top prize and a first place.
The $1,000 grand prize (sponsored byCoats & Clark) went toShelby Allahoof Eugene for her exquisitely detailed “Kyoto Coat.” A news release from the CGOA described the winning entry: “The satin-lined child’s Japanese Kimono-inspired coat in orange, brown and pink wool features a crazy-quilt style sash and delicate ruffled skirt. … Designers were entered by member crochet artists, contributing original work including crocheted gowns, free form sweaters, beaded bags and beautiful afghans.”
First ($300), second ($200) and third ($100) place awards were given in six design categories (sponsored byBoye Needles,Caron International,Coats & Clark,DRG Publishing,Interweave PressandLeisure Arts).
Winners by category are:
SPECIAL OCCASION
• First Prize Entry: “Bridal Fantasy” by Patricia Williams, New York.
• Second Prize Entry: “City Nights” by Willena Nanton, New York. (Also winner of $200 for People’s Choice Award from Caron International.)
• Third Prize Entry: “Weightless Tunisian Stole” by Vashti Braha, Florida.
DAYWEAR
• First Prize Entry: “Co-Tri-Mo Sweater” by Carole Schumann, New Jersey.
• Second Prize Entry: “Fantasy in Purple and Lime” by Margaret Hubert, New York
.• Third Prize Entry: “Corktown Cropped Cardigan” by Sandra VanBurkleo, Michigan.
SMALL WONDERS
• First Prize Entry: “Flower Boxes Play Mat” by Deb Burger, North Carolina.
• Second Prize Entry: “Reversible Antique Brooch Baby Blanket” by Tanis Galik, California.
• Third Prize Entry: “Baby Bubble Throw” by Shari White, New Jersey.
Peggy McMullen, The Oregonian