CGOA 2013 Design Competition Results

We proudly announce the winning entries in the CGOA 2013 Design Competition, as announced tonight at the Awards Ceremony, CGOA Conference in Charlotte/Concord, NC.

In the category Accessories, sponsored by WEBS, America’s Yarn Store:

Honorable Mention

Fiji Flowers on Flowers (61), designed by Linda Dean:

$100 Third Prize

Josephine’s Amazing Technicolor Dreamcape (86), designed by Maxine Pike:

$200 Second Prize

Windowpane Wrap (19), designed by April Garwood:

$300 First Prize

Dragon Wing (1), designed by Joyce Lewis:

Dragon Wing is also the winner of this year’s $200 Technical Merit Award, sponsored by Designing Vashti, for outstanding, fresh use of Tunisian crochet techniques.

In the category Afghans and Home Décor, sponsored by Red Heart:

Honorable Mention

Granny’s Tree of Love (42) designed by Deborah Bagley

$100 Third Prize

Alpine Lodge (88), designed by Sue Solakian

$200 Second Prize

Octie: Flower to Octagon Blanket (70), designed by Jessie Rayot

$300 First Prize

Simple Pleasures (24), designed by Julia Bryant from Canada

In the category Small Accessories, sponsored by Tulip Company, manufacturers of Etimo cushion grip crochet hooks:

Honorable Mention

Rainbow Crochet Carryall (100), designed by Cynthia Fiebig:

$100 Third Prize

Is That A Platypus Scarf? (74), designed by Laurinda Reddig

$200 Second Prize

Purple Cascade (56), designed by Jean DeMouy:

$300 First Prize

Fair Isle Love Beanie (2), designed by Deja Jetmir:

In the category Thread Crochet, sponsored by Boye and The Crochet Dude, Drew Emborsky:

Honorable Mention

Rendezvous (9), designed by Kathryn White

$100 Third Prize

Rose Ensemble (20), designed by Kathie Earle

$200 Second Prize

Calcutta Doily (8), designed by Kathryn White

$300 First Prize

Princess of Circles (25), designed by Carol Booth:

In the category Fashion, sponsored by Interweave Crochet:

Honorable Mention

Summer Lace Dress (94), designed by Janelle Ponte:

$100 Third Prize

Frilly Summer Cardigan (13), designed by Susan Walsh, from Australia!

$200 Second Prize

Connemara Beauty (51), designed by Jennifer Ryan:

$300 First Prize

Afternoon Tea (6), designed by Kathryn White

And in the category Artistic Expressions, sponsored by Jenny King Designs:

Honorable Mention

Meeting Mr. Tumnus by the Lamp in Narnia (41), designed by Deborah Bagley

$100 Third Prize

Owl Sit With You (43), designed by Deborah Bagley

$200 Second Prize

Philomena (96), designed by Kate Buckner:

$300 First Prize

Summer Visitors (63), designed by Sachiko Adams:

Summer Visitors is also the winner of the $100 Founders Prize, sponsored by CGOA founder Gwen Blakley Kinsler;

And finally, the $1,000 Grand Prize sponsored by Crochetville and MainlyCrochet.com:

Mille Fleurs Dress (32), designed by Dot Drake:

One prize remains, the $100 Peoples' Choice Award, to be voted by the attendees and announced on Saturday.