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Butler Farm Show Results: Needlecraft

Josh Fry drops into the water after being dunked at the 77th annual Butler Farm Show on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

The following are first place winners from the Butler Farm Show.

Clothing

Apron, Tracy Williams, Allison Park

Girl's Dress, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Infant's Outfit, Joan Timko, Slippery Rock

Man's Shirt, Judy Stoops, West Sunbury

Skirt — Other Fabric, Carol Heckert, Butler

Casual Wear, Theresa Piroch, Butler

Dress — Cotton Or Blend, Elizabeth Miller, Evans City

2-Piece Outfit, Karen Schnelle, Portersville

Holiday Apparel, Eleda Swank, Butler

Vest, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Adult Sleepwear, Kimberly Buchanan, Harrisville

Any Other Garment Not Listed, Kimberly Buchanan, Harrisville

Needlework

Bib, Judy Sutton, Butler

Cushion — Crocheted, Deborah Adams, Chicora

Hand-Embroidered Cushion, Laura O'Brien, Fenelton

Quilted Cushion, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Cross-Stitch Cushion, Melanie Dietrich, Butler

Pin Cushion, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Cushion — All Others, Gloria Hoffman, Butler

Crocheted Doily, David Mckruit, Sarver

Doily — All Others, Yogi Samuel, Butler

Doll — Crocheted, Ashley Nagle, Chicora

Hand-Knitted Doll, Stephanie Kasenter, Butler

All Knitted Or Crocheted Doll, C Kathleen Patterson, Butler

Doll — All Others, Laura O'Brien, Fenelton

Hand-Embroidered Embellished, Judy Sutton, Butler

Handspun Articles, Susan Costa, Valencia

Embroidered Pillow Cases, Laura O'Brien, Fenelton

Pillow Cases — All Others, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Place Mats, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Pot Holders, Marie Geibel, Chicora

Table Scarf — Crotched Edge, Susan Costa, Valencia

Crocheted Table Scarf, Joan Fleeger, Butler

Holiday Scarf, Roxanne Twentier, West Sunbury

Table Scarf — All Others, Marsha Reedy, Evans City

Stuffed Animal, Susan Costa, Valencia

Toy, Emmy Johnson, Renfrew

Hat — Crocheted, Cassie Nagle, Chicora

Hat — Hand-Knitted, Dianna Carr-Dizinno, Butler

Mittens — Crocheted, Aubrey Czifra, Butler

Mittens — Hand-Knitted, Dianna Carr-Dizinno, Butler

Scarf — Crocheted Or Knitted, Rachel Green, Butler

Socks — Crocheted, Pam Malachin, Butler

Socks — Knitted, Dianna Carr-Dizinno, Butler

Stole — Shawl — Poncho, Dorothy Veselich, Butler

Loom-Knitted Item, Heather Michel, Renfrew

Plastic Canvas, Joanne Vaughan, Butler

Wheelchair Or Walker Accessor, Deborah Adams, Chicora

E-Reader Case, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Tissue Box, Karen Mcknight, Harrisville

Useful Article, Mary-Chris Falbo, Butler

Sewn Article, Brandy Kaiser, Chicora

Tote Bag / Purse, Emmy Johnson, Renfrew

Baby Sweater Set — Crocheted, Kym Auther, Butler

Baby Sweater Set — Knitted, Patty Flanigan, Butler

Dress — Crocheted Or Knitted, Linda Gross, Fenelton

Child's Knitted Cardigan, Dorothy Veselich, Butler

Adult's Crocheted Cardigan, Theresa Bicker, Butler

Adult's Knitted Cardigan, Susan Costa, Valencia

Child's Crocheted Pullover, Faith Howdyshell, Butler

Adult's Crocheted Pullover, Karen Schnelle, Portersville

Adult's Knitted Pullover, Dianna Carr-Dizinno, Butler

Holiday Tablecloth, Judy Sutton, Butler

Vest — Crocheted Or Knitted, Kim Young, West Sunbury

All Other Crocheted Or Knitted, Dianna Carr-Dizinno, Butler

Needlework Pictures

Crewel/Embroidered, Barbie Brunner, Butler

Cross Stitch Under 9", Judy Sutton, Butler

Cross-Stitch 9" To 16", Melissa Buckshire, Butler

Cross Stitch Over 16", Debbie Vensel, Butler

Hardanger, Mary-Chris Falbo, Butler

Needlepoint, Judy Stoops, West Sunbury

Fabric Art, Jennifer McIntire, Butler

All Others, Laura O'Brien, Fenelton

Afghans

Baby Afghan — Crocheted, Carol Kriley, Butler

Baby Afghan — Knitted, Patricia Hay, Butler

Granny Square, Irene Rihn, Butler

Ripple Stitch, Arleen McCurdy, Prospect

All Other Crocheted, David Mckruit, Sarver

Knitted By Hand, Dianna Carr-Dizinno, Butler

All Other, Patricia Lumley, East Butler

Bed Spread, Kathleen Patterson, Butler

Mystery Afghan Block, Ruth Ann Michel, Renfrew

Quilting

Quilt Block Contest, Tracy Williams, Allison Park

Baby Quilt — Appliqued, Joan Timko, Slippery Rock

Baby Quilt — Pieced, Tracy Williams, Allison Park

Appliqued Machine-Quilted, Marion Eckstein, Renfrew

Machine Embroidered Machine, Marlyn Mendicino, Saxonburg

Hand-Pieced Machine-Quilted, Pat Weir, Butler

Machine-Pieced — Twin To Double, Pam Mildren Chicora

Machine-Pieced — Queen To King, Sharon Graham, Butler

Machine-Quilted — All Others, Robert Krentisky, Butler

Appliqued Hand Quilted, Becky Krivak, Butler

Hand Embroidered Hand Quilted, Rita Reifenstein, Evans City

Hand-Pieced Hand Quilted, Lois Eury, Butler

Machine-Pieced Hand Quilted, Judith Hall, West Sunbury

Hand-Quilted — All Others, Carol Kriley, Butler

Quilt Knotted, Emmy Johnson, Renfrew

Quilted Tote/Purse, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Stroller Or Doll Quilt, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Table Runner/Scarf, Sharon Graham, Butler

Quilted & Appliqued Wall Hanging, Alma Broadwatter, Butler

Quilted & Embroidered Wall Hanging, Marie Geibel, Chicora

Quilted & Pieced Wall Hanging, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Any Other Quilted Article, Bobbi Wotus, Butler

Rugs

Fabric Rug, Judy Sutton, Butler

Yarn Rug, Judith Edinboro, Butler

Rug From Any Other Material, Laura O'Brien, Fenelton

Best Of Show Needlecraft

Best Of Show — Clothing, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Best Of Show — Needlework, Debbie Vensel, Butler

Best Of Show — Afghans, Kathleen Patterson, Butler

Best Of Show — Quilts, Carol Kriley, Butler

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