2002 Exemplary Ribbon Winners

In 2002, the Exemplary again presented an impressive display in the world of Art Needlework. The award winners are presented below.  To read the Artist Statement by the stitcher and view an enlarged picture, click on the name of the piece.

Needlewoven Cat's Cradle by Sheila Ary
Second Place, Amateur Original

Contessa by Laura Taylor
First Place, Amateur Non-Original
The Favorite (chosen by popular vote)
Judges Choice
Best of Show

Needlework by Jessie Weldon
Second Place, Amateur Non-Original
The Hope Hanley (for a promising canvas needle artist) Award

 

Oriental Fan by Laura Taylor
Second Place, Amateur Non-Original

Mystique by Carol Jakimow
Third Place, Amateur Non-Original

Sir Christopher by Norma Lee Gamble
Honorable Mention, Amateur Non-Original

Garden Community by Teri Gerdes
Honorable Mention, Amateur Non-Original

French Perfume by Maryann Juergensen
Honorable Mention, Amateur Non-Original

Ebbie I by Norma Lee Gamble
Honorable Mention, Amateur Non-Original

Spring Blossoms by Elizabeth Crow,
Honorable Mention, Amateur Non-Original
The Exemplary (embodies excellence) Award

Mariposa by Laura Taylor
Honorable Mention, Amateur Non- Original

Suddenly Sequoia by Sharon Barrea
First Place, Professional Original

Post Cards from Paradise by Gail Carolyn Sirna
Second Place, Professional Original
The Linda Calsing (reflects Linda’s love of History and Travel) Award

Arbor Way by Dorothy L. Johnson
Third Place, Professional Original
Judges Choice

Birds of Missouri by Gail Carolyn Sirna
Third Place, Professional Original

The Gift by Dorothy L. Johnson
Honorable Mention, Professional Original
The Muse’s Kiss (for innovation) Award

Pathways to Paradise by Dorothy L. Johnson
Honorable Mention, Professional Original

Race Driver Santa by Gail Carolyn Sirna
First Place, Professional Non- Original

Gaelic Gold by Sue Dulle
Second Place, Professional Non-Original

Azalea by Priscilla Brant
Third Place, Professional Non-Original

Freedom Stands Tall by Lou Kilgore
The Academy Heart (for the evocation of emotion) Award


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