The Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Winners

There’s an awful lot that goes into running “the quilt room” (Collura Cottage) as we like to call it, since it’s officially named that.

But, the big deal is that we end up with beautiful projects that do NOT go unnoticed, since every item is noticed and judged by judges.

This year we brought in judges from Manatee County, and they did a fabulous job. Our judges have always done a great job, but this year, they were not just putting ribbons on things. Every time got looked at, discussed, perused over and decided upon.


So, here’s our winners. I’ll list them and then put a picture of the winners, side by side, at least as best as I can.

2026 Collura Cottage List

SPECIAL AWARDS:

JOE COLLURA AWARD goes to the best THEMED ENTRY: Shannon Huet for the Garden Outside featuring going “Down Memory Lane.”  Shannon wins a $50 Gift card to Publix.

QUILTED TWINS Quilting AWARD goes to Toni Watkins for her amazing quilting entries especially featuring a quilted and appliqued quilt plus multiple others. Toni Wins a $50 gift certificate to the Quilted Twins store.

Dept.1 - Heirloom Arts

Division – Needlework

CROCHET:

Grand Champion: Regina Watkins - Crocheted Baby Blanket

Reserve Grand Champion: Cathy Molyneaux - Green Mounted Doily

OTHER NEEDLEWORK, including Knitting, Weaving and others:

Grand Champion: Lauren Longo - Tan Cable Knit Sweater

Reserve Grand Champion: Lauren Longo - Child’s Flower Cardigan in Cream and Orange


Division - Hand Embroidery

Grand Champion: Judith Betz - Counted Cross Stitch

Reserve Grand Champion: Hand Embroidery on a Quilt

Division - Machine Embroidery

Grand Champion: Becky Petersen - Double Sided Quilt, Embroidered on both sides

Reserve Grand Champion: Sandi Schempp - Christmas Embroidered Wall Hanging or Table Topper

Division - Sewing

Grand Champion: Beautiful smocked dress

Reserve Grand Champion: Rozanne Ritter - Renactment gown

Division - Quilts

PAPER PIECED QUILTS:

Grand Champion: Ann Troutman - Green and Rust Quilt

Reserve Grand Champion: Jackie VanLiew - Fireman

TRADITIONALLY PIECED QUILTS:

Grand Champion: Laura Bane - French Cut Floral with Cream Backing

Reserve Grand Champion: Glenn Robertson - Classically Patriotic


PANEL QUILTS:

Grand Champion: Kay Myers - Cardinals

Reserve Grand Champion: Melanie Massey Foltz - Santa


ART QUILTS:

Grand Champion: Jane Hancock - Cow

Reserve Grand Champion - Melanie Massey Foltz - Watering Pot


Division - Quilted Items

Grand Champion: Rozanne Ritter - Green Quilted Coat

Reserve Grand Champion: Jan Kibben - Teal Tote Bag

Dept. 2 - Home Arts

Division - Baked Goods

PIES:

Grand Champion: Trish Crall - Strawberry Pie

Reserve Grand Champion: Kristen Siegrist - Pecan Pie



COOKIES:

Grand Champion: Deborah Coppersmith - Chocolate Chip Cookies

Reserve Grand Champion: Leah Jenner - Butter Beer Macaroons


CAKES & BREADS:

Grand Champion: Jessica Petersen - Cheesy Rolls

Reserve Grand Champion: Kristen Siegrist - Chocolate Bundt Cake


Division - Canning/Preserving

JAMS & JELLIES

Grand Champion: Rebecca Jackson - Strawberry Jam

Reserve Grand Champion - Doti Holmes - Christmas Jelly


PICKLES & RELISHES

Grand Champion: Rebecca Jackson - Pickled Okra

Reserve Grand Champion: Rebecca Jackson - Bread and Butter Pickles


Division - Gardening

Grand Champion: Shannon Huet - Bromeliad

Reserve Grand Champion: Jessica Petersen - Anthurium Clarinervium

Dept. 3 - Arts and Crafts

Division - Hobby Arts

WOODWORKING:

Grand Champion: Ivan Watkins - Wooden Crib

Reserve Grand Champion: Forest Nichols - Reindeer Saw


OTHER ITEMS: Beadworking and more

Grand Champion: Suzan Moore - Purple Beadwork Pendant

Reserve Grand Champion: Shannon Huet - Peace Sign

Division - Creative Arts


Grand Champion: Shannon Huet - Cosplay Outfit

Reserve Grand Champion: Sharon Morris - Pottery

That’s all, folks! Thanks to all who entered!

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