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NEWS Awards–Fashion
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| Best of Show |
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2011 ~ Barbara June Gordon ~ “Sanguin Syncopation“ |
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2009 ~ Carol Wooten ~ “Dressed Up for the Evening” |
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2007 ~ Sharon Baker Kelly |
| First Time Entrant |
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2011 ~ Barbara Morse ~ “Rainbow Tallit for Laney“ |
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2009 ~ Barbara Gordon ~ “Alluvial Fan Scarves” |
| Judges Choice |
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2011 ~ Carol Wooten ~ “A Vision Looming Two“ |
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2009 ~ Sharon Baker Kelly ~ “Ruffles on Plain” |
| Popular Choice |
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2011 ~ Carol Wooten ~ “A Vision Looming Two“ |
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2009 ~ Barbara Herbster ~ “Two Sides to the Story” |
Category Awards
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| Blouses |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Sharon Baker Kelly ~ “Organic Heirloom Blouse” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Virginia Coolidge ~ “Steep Twill Top” |
| Casual |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Marjie Thompson ~ “Three Bags Full” |
| Jackets/Coats |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Rita Steinbach ~ “Sunrise on the Annisquam River“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Barbara Herbster ~ “Ruffle has a Reason“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Carol Wooten ~ “Dressed up for the Evening” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Marjie Thompson ~ “Mother of the Bride” |
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2007, Coats, 1st Place ~ Sharon Baker Kelly |
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2007, Coats, 2nd Place ~ Pamela Engberg |
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2007, Jackets – 4 shafts, 1st Place ~ Dorothy Shimel |
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2007, Jackets – 4 shafts, 2nd Place ~ Nancy Hedberg |
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2007, Jackets – 4 shafts or More, 1st Place ~ Dorothy Solbrig |
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2007, Jackets – 4 shafts or More, 2nd Place ~ Carol Wooten |
| Scarves: Fewer Than 8 Shafts |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Lucienne Coifman ~ “Let’s go to the Fiesta“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Trudy McBride Otis ~ “Olive Blossom“ |
| Scarves: 8 Shafts or More |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Barbara June Gordon ~ “Chimera“ |
| Scarves: Open Class |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Barbara June Gordon ~ “Alluvial Fan Scarves” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Lucienne Coifman ~ “Saturday Night at the Opera” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Norma Smayda |
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2007, 2nd Place ~ Trudi Otis |
| Shawls/Stoles |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Barbara June Gordon ~ “Sanguin Syncopation“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Susan Targove ~ “Silk Squares” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Dorrie Hunt ~ “Memories” |
| Special Items |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Barbara Morse ~ “Rainbow Tallit for Laney“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Ruth Zecchini ~ “Clerical Stole“ |
| Tops |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Rosemonde Spinelli ~ “Celebration Top“ |
| Vests |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Barbara Gogolen ~ “Northern Lights“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Carol Wooten ~ “Tropical Awakening” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Sharon Baker Kelly ~ “Wings” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Susan Rockwell |
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2007, 2nd Place ~ Carol Wooten |
| Wraps |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Lucienne Coifman |
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2007, 2nd Place ~ Kathi Spangler |
Sponsored Awards–Fashion
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| American Textile History Museum: Best Adaptation of Historical Weaving |
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2009 ~ Marjie Thompson ~ “Inspiration” |
| American Textile Museum: Best in Silk |
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2007 ~ Lucienne Coifman |
| American Textile Museum: Most Creative Use of Color |
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2011 ~ Barbara Morse ~ “Rainbow Tallit for Laney“ |
| Complex Weavers: Excellence in Complex Weaving |
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2011 ~ Carol Wooten ~ “A Vision Looming Two“ |
| Complex Weavers: Outstanding Weaving Beyond the Plain Weave |
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2009 ~ Virginia Coolidge ~ “Steep Twill Top” |
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2007 ~ Kathi Spangler |
| Cranberry Country Weavers: Exemplary & Creative Use of the Color Cranberry, Vermillion, Ruby or Red |
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2011 ~ Barbara June Gordon ~ “Sanguin Syncopation“ |
| Cranberry Country Weavers: The Florrie B. Smith Memorial Award For Best Use of Color |
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2009 ~ Diana Frost ~ “Optical Purple” |
| Creative Arts Workshop: Creative Use of Weave Structure |
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2011 ~ Barbara June Gordon ~ “Sanguin Syncopation“ |
| Halcyon: First Time Entrant at NEWS |
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2011 ~ Nancy Hodes ~ “Celebration“ |
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2009 ~ Susan Targrove ~ “Silk Squares” |
| Handweavers Guild of America: Outstanding Creativity |
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2011 ~ Carol Wooten ~ “Fiesta Sunset“ |
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2009 ~ Deborah Kaplan ~ “Fulled Double Weave Plain Scarf” |
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2007 ~ Norma Smayda |
| Handweavers Guild of Connecticut: The Jo Parsons Memorial Award for Surface Design |
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2009 ~ Lynn Ferrillo ~ “Garden Memories” |
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2007 ~ Sharon Baker Kelly |
| Harrisville Designs: Best Use of Wool and Color |
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2009 ~ Sarah Fortin ~ “Desert Dawn” |
| In Sheep’s Clothing: Best Use of Unique Fiber |
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2011 ~ Carol Wooten ~ “A Vision Looming Two“ |
| Interweave Press, LLC: Best Use of Weave Structure |
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2007 ~ Susan Rockwell |
| Jeanetta Jones Memorial Award: |
| A Piece of Linen, Lace, or Finger Manipulated Weave that Demonstrates Creativity and Originality |
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2009 ~ Julie McClure ~ “Four to Go” |
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2007 ~ Catherine Leary |
| Just Our Yarn: Innovative Use of Color – with Variegated Yarn or More Than 3 Colors |
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2007 ~ Fran Curran |
| Lexington Weavers’ Guild: Shirley D’Onfro Memorial Award for Use of Embellishment |
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2011 ~ Judith Shangold ~ “Down the Garden Path“ |
| Mainely Weavers: Margaret Singer Memorial Award for the Best Use of Wool and Color |
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2011 ~ Barbara June Gordon ~ “Chimera“ |
| Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild: The Most Sumptuous Use of Hand Dyed Fiber in a Woven Item |
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2011 ~ Carol Wooten ~ “Fiesta Sunset“ |
| New Hampshire Weavers Guild: |
| The Ernesta Lacey Memorial Award for the Use of Non-traditional Material |
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2009 ~ Adele Harvey ~ “A Vogue Paris Original; Paper Vest” |
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2007 ~ Dorothy Solbrig |
| Pro Chemical: Best Use of Hand Dyed Fibers |
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2011 ~ Rita Steinbach ~ “Sunrise on the Annisquam River“ |
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2009 ~ Carol Wooten ~ “Tropical Awakening” |
| Serendipity Farm & Studio: Use of Wool |
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2007 ~ Sharon Baker Kelly |
| The Singing Weaver: Excellence in Pictorial Inlay, Surface Design or Embellishment v. Structural |
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2007 ~ Sarah Fortin |
| A Thread of Hope: Best Use of 4 Harnesses or Less |
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2011 ~ Marjorie Wheeler ~ “Autumn Origami“ |
| Weavers Guild of Boston: Dr. Elizabeth Lang-Harris award for Meticulous Craftsmanship |
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2011 ~ Marjie Thompson ~ “Dimity Trio“ |
| Weaving a Life: Transformational Art or Sculptural Weave |
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2007 ~ Sarah Fortin |
| WEBS: Best Use of Soy Silk or Bamboo |
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2011 ~ Rita Steinbach ~ “Sunrise on the Annisquam River“ |
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2009 ~ Barbara Herbster ~ “Two Sides to the Story” |
| WEBS : First time Entrant at NEWS |
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2007 ~ Nancy Hedberg |
NEWS Awards–Gallery
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| Best in Show |
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2011 ~ Scott Norris ~ “Three Linen Bath Towels” |
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2009 ~ Elisabeth Hill ~ “Arachne” |
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2007 ~ Ruth Buchman |
| First Time Entrant |
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2011 ~ Mary Hays ~ “Rug” |
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2009 ~ June Erla ~ “Sand Textures” |
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2007 ~ Pamela Engberg |
| Judges Choice |
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2011 ~ Suzi Ballenger ~ “Blue Ridge Mountain Tree Roots” |
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2009 ~ Donna Batsford ~ “Shimmery Shawl” |
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2007 ~ Janet Austin |
| Popular Choice |
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2011 ~ Suzi Ballenger ~ “Blue Ridge Mountain Tree Roots” |
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2009 ~ K.C. Alexander ~ “Shades of Wright” |
| Category Awards |
| Bags |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Lynn Fate ~ “Shadow Weave Tote” |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Sue Jones ~ “Rippled Rep with Ruffle” |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Susan Wright ~ “Sunburst” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Carol J. Fiske ~ “Rose Wreath Bag” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Maureen Chapman |
| Blankets |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Anita Thompson ~ “Halftone Independence” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Julie McClure ~ “Three to Get Ready” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Carol Caldwell |
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2007, 2nd Place ~ Julia McClure |
| Containers |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Mary Alice Favro ~ “Late Fall: After Raking” |
| Home Furnishings |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Barbara Bennett |
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2007, 2nd Place ~ K.C. Alexander |
| Miscellaneous |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Lynn Foster ~ “Raggedy Ann and Andy” |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Catherine Leary, ssj ~ “Lace on Lace” |
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2009, 1st Place ~ K.C. Alexander ~ “Shades of Wright” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Kathi Spangler ~ “Alleluia” |
| Pillows |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Anita Thompson ~ “Raiders“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Barbara F. Morse ~ “Obi Pillows“ |
| Rugs |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Sally Rianhard ~ “H is for Henry“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Mary Schwartz ~ “Furrows“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Deborah Watson ~ “Turn, Turn, Turn” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Deborah Watson ~ “Flowers” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Norma Smayda |
| Scarves: Fewer Than 8 Shafts |
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2011, 1st Place ~ K.C. Alexander ~ “Very Berry“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Trudy McBride Otis ~ “Emerald Isle“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Trudy McBride Otis ~ “Radiance” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Ann Gladczuk Graham ~ “Stillwaters” |
| Scarves: 8 Shafts or More |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Ruth Buchman ~ “Red Rover“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Mary Ann Kistner ~ “Mardi Gras“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Elisabeth Hill ~ “Arachne” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Carol L. Wooten ~ “A + B + C” |
| Scarves: Open Class |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Ruth Buchman |
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2007, 2nd Place ~ Barbara Herbster |
| Shawls |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Suzi Ballenger ~ “Blue Ridge Mountain Tree Roots“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Nancy Mueller ~ “Summer Snowflake“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Donna Batsford ~ “Shimmery Shawl” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Martha Seymour ~ “Untitled Shawl” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Mary Ann Kistner |
| Table Linens |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Donna Batsford |
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2007, 2nd Place ~ Ruth Ward |
| Table Runners |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Anita Thompson ~ “Pug-tones“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Dorothy Solbrig ~ “Summer Garden Runner“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Susan Targove ~ “Red Flowers” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Susan Wright ~ “Linen Table Runner” |
| Tablecloths and Placemats |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Georgia R. Hadley ~ “Tablecloth #3“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Georgia R. Hadley ~ “Tablecloth #2“ |
| Tapestry |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Lynn Foster ~ “View from Mount Sugarloaf“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Betsy Wing ~ “Sunshine in Shadow” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Betsy Wing |
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2007, 2nd Place ~ Janet Austin |
| Towels |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Scott Norris ~ “Three Linen Bath Towels“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Anne Gladczuk Graham ~ “Spring Breeze“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Susanne Smith ~ “Imaginary Landscape II” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Mary Ann Favro |
| Wall Hangings |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Ruth Buchman ~ “Working Blues“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Sally Rianhard ~ “Marshfield in Mud Season“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Carol L. Wooten ~ “Downtown” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Gulli Kula ~ “Sunset Through a Window” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Rosamond Spinelli |
Sponsored Awards–Gallery
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| American Textile History Museum: Best Article Woven with More than 8 Shafts |
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2009 ~ Georgia R. Hadley ~ “Twill Gone Abstract” |
| American Textile Museum: Best in Silk |
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2007 ~ Mary Ann Kistner |
| Anonymous: Excellence in Rep Weave |
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2011 ~ Janney Simpson ~ “Sagebrush“ |
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2009 ~ K.C. Alexander ~ “Shades of Wright” |
| Berta Frey Award: Best in Rosepath |
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2011 ~ Elisabeth Hill ~ “Jabberwocky Pelt“ |
| Complex Weavers: Excellence in Complex Weaving |
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2011 ~ Nancy Mueller ~ “Summer Snowflake“ |
| Complex Weavers: Outstanding Weaving Beyond the Plain Weave |
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2009 ~ Deborah Watson ~ “Turn, Turn, Turn” |
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2007 ~ Ruth Buchman |
| Cranberry Country Weavers: The Avis Perry Memorial Award for best work in Fine Threads |
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2009 ~ Anita Thompson ~ “Halftone Independence” |
| Cranberry Country Weavers: Exemplary & Creative Use of the Color Cranberry, Vermillion, Ruby or Red |
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2011 ~ Lucienne Coifman ~ “Let’s Play Games“ |
| Creighton Stanwood: Best Use of Linen |
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2011 ~ Janney Simpson ~ “Off the Beaten Path“ |
| Halcyon: First Time Entrant at NEWS |
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2011 ~ Sally Rianhard ~ “H is for Henry“ |
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2009 ~ Martha Seymour ~ “Untitled Shawl” |
| Handweavers Guild of America: Outstanding Creativity |
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2011 ~ Suzi Ballenger ~ “Blue Ridge Mountain Tree Roots“ |
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2009 ~ Georgia R. Hadley ~ “Just Leno V” |
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2007 ~ Sarah Fortin |
| Handweavers Guild of Connecticut: Historical Inspiration or Reproduction |
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2011 ~ Anita Thompson ~ “Raiders“ |
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2009 ~ Susan Targove ~ “Red Flowers” |
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2007 ~ Maureen Chapman |
| Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut: Jo Parsons Memorial Award for Surface Design |
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2011 ~ Barbara Herbster ~ “Bamboo, Who Knew“ |
| Harrisville Designs: Best Use of Wool and Color |
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2009 ~ Betsy Wing ~ “Imaginary Landscape II” |
| Helen Klekot: Art Form (Wall Hanging or Tapestry) |
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2011, 1st Place ~ Ruth Buchman ~ “Working Blues“ |
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2011, 2nd Place ~ Barbara F. Morse ~ “Square Crop Circle“ |
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2009, 1st Place ~ Lucienne Coifman ~ “Dots and Triangles’ Score” |
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2009, 2nd Place ~ Betsy Wing ~ “Vision V” |
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2007, 1st Place ~ Lucienne Coifman |
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2007, 2nd Place ~ Janet Austin |
| In Sheep’s Clothing: Best Use of Unique Fiber |
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2011 ~ Anne Gladczuk Graham ~ “Diamond Jubilee“ |
| Interweave Press: Functional Weaving for the Home |
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2011 ~ Georgia R. Hadley ~ “Tablecloth #2“ |
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2009 ~ K.C. Alexander ~ “Shades of Wright” |
| The Jeanetta Jones Memorial Award for Lace Weave, The Color Gold, Linen, Unusual Treadling, |
| Finger-Manipulated (Not Tapestry) or Elegance in Design |
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2011 ~ K.C. Alexander ~ “Cabin Fever“ |
| Just Our Yarn: Innovative Use of Color – with Variegated Yarn or More Than 3 Colors |
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2007 ~ Donna Batsford |
| Lexington Weavers Guild: First Time Entrant in Homespun Wool |
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2009 ~ Elisabeth Hill ~ “Handspun and Silk” |
| Lexington Weavers’ Guild: Shirley D’Onfro Memorial Award for Use of Embellishment |
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2011 ~ Jackie Heller ~ “Pucker Up“ |
| Mae Aldrich: Best in Silk |
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2009 ~ Elisabeth Hill ~ “Arachne” |
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2007 ~ K.C. Alexander |
| Mae Aldrich Award: Finger-Manipulated or Embroidery Weaves |
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2011 ~ Catherine Leary, ssj ~ “Lace on Lace“ |
| Mainely Weavers: Carol Fiske Memorial Award for Innovative Intrepretation of a Woven Tradition |
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2011 ~ Suzi Ballenger ~ “Blue Ridge Mountain Tree Roots“ |
| Mainely Weavers: |
| The Nancy Baker Award for Exceptional Use of Color in a Traditional Weave Structure |
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2009 ~ Barbara June Gordon ~ “Tulip Towel” |
| Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild: Best Interpretation of “Green is the New Black” |
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2009 ~ Adele Harvey ~ “Black and White and Red All Over” |
| Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild: Color and Weave |
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2007 ~ Sarah Fortin |
| Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild: The Most Sumptuous Use of Hand Dyed Fiber in a Woven Item |
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2011 ~ Carol L. Wooten ~ “A Space Dyed Surprise“ |
| New Hampshire Weavers Guild: |
| The Ernesta Lacey Memorial Award for the Use of Non-Traditional Material |
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2011 ~ Sarah Fortin ~ “Scarf“ |
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2009 ~ Trudy McBride Otis ~ “Radiance” |
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2007 ~ Virginia Coolidge |
| NOBO Handweavers: Best Woven Item Using Naturally Colored Wool |
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2011 ~ Mary Hays ~ “Rug“ |
| Pioneer Valley Weavers: The Regina Chavez Berlin Memorial Award for Best Use of Texture or |
| Multidimensional Weaving Techniques |
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2011 ~ Barbara Herbster ~ “Bamboo, Who Knew“ |
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2009 ~ Jane Bird ~ “Both Sides Now” |
| Pro Chemical: Best Use of Hand Dyed Fibers |
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2011 ~ Mary Ann Kistner ~ “Mardi Gras“ |
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2009 ~ Peggy Church ~ “Nature’s Glory” |
| Serendipity Farm & Studio: Use of Wool |
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2007 ~ Linda Pierson |
| Thora Stanwood: Traditional Weaving |
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2011 ~ Marjie Thompson ~ “Table Runner“ |
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2009 ~ Marjie Thompson ~ “Dumb Flowers” |
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2007 ~ Georgia Hadley |
| A Thread of Hope: Best Use of 4 Harnesses or Less |
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2011 ~ K.C. Alexander ~ “Marigold“ |
| Vavstuga LLC: Traditional Use of Linen |
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2009 ~ Susan Wright ~ “Linen Table Runner” |
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2007 ~ Georgia Hadley |
| Weavers Guild of Boston: Dorrie Burton Award for Excellence in Weaving |
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2011 ~ Mary Ann Kistner ~ “Ice Crystal“ |
| Weavers Guild of Rhode Island: |
| The Bertha Gray Hayes Memorial Award for Excellence in Overshot |
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2011 ~ Anita Thompson ~ “Pug-tones“ |
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2009 ~ Anita Thompson ~ “Halftone Independence” |
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2007 ~ Katherine Heaton |
| Weavers of Western Massachusetts: |
| The Vibeke Holm Memorial Award for Creativity in All White or Natural |
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2009 ~ Kathi Spangler ~ “Alleluia” |
| Weaving a Life: Transformational Art or Sculptural Weave |
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2007 ~ Betsy Wing |
| WEBS: The Rebecca Dea Memorial Award for a First Time Entrant |
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2011 ~ Barbara F. Morse ~ “Obi Pillows“ |
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2009 ~ Barbara June Gordon ~ “Snowflakes in the Shadows” |
| Wednesday Weavers: The Betty Shannon Award for the Most Creative Use of Eight Harnesses |
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2011 ~ Dorothy Solbrig ~ “Summer Garden Runner“ |
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2009 ~ Marina O’Connor ~ “M’s & W’s Scarf” |
