2011 National Exhibition of Folk-Art in the Norwegian Tradition Winners
The exhibition is sponsored by Infastech-Decorah branch and the Des Moines Area Friends of Vesterheim.
Weaving
Best of Show
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Robbie LaFleur (Gold Medalist), Minneapolis, MN, “The Old Pattern” Krokbragd and Sheepskin Coverlet
People’s Choice
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Judy Ness, Eugene, Oregon, “Camino Agua” (Water Road) Wall Hanging in Krokbragd Technique
Gold Medal
- None
Blue Ribbon
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Judy Ness, Eugene, OR, “Camino Agua” (Water Road) Wall Hanging in Krokbragd Technique
Red Ribbon
- None
White Ribbon
- None
Honorable Mention
- Betty Nelson, Decorah, IA, Table Runner in Doubleweave Technique
Knifemaking
Best of Show
- Spencer Ritzen (Gold Medalist), New Market, MN, Silver Presentation Knife
People’s Choice
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John Drewes, Red Wing, MN, Late Viking Age-style Knife with Birch Handle and Steer Hide Sheath
Gold Medals
- Perry Straw, Oregon, IL
Blue Ribbons
- Perry Straw, Oregon, IL, Dress Carving Knife
- Perry Straw, Oregon, IL, Sami-style Knife
Red Ribbon
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Luke Tokheim, Seattle, WA, “Bird” Knife with Engraved Brass Handle
White Ribbon
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John Drewes, Red Wing, MN, Late Viking Age-style Knife with Birch Handle and Steer Hide Sheath
Honorable Mentions
- Dana Larson, Jordan, MN, Woman’s Silver Knife with Birch Burl Handle
- Thomas Latané, Pepin, WI, Decorated Axe Blade
Rosemaling
Best of Show
- Andrea Herkert, Belleville, WI, Gudbrandsdal-style Mirror
People’s Choice
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Ruth Green, Decorah, IA, Rogaland-Style Cupboard
Gold Medals
- None
Blue Ribbons
- Andrea Herkert, Belleville, WI, Gudbrandsdal-style Mirror
- Teresa McCue, Westminster, CO, Telemark-style Plate (Black)
Red Ribbons
- Ruth Green, Decorah, IA, Rogaland-style Chest
- Joyce Fulford, La Crosse, WI, Rogaland-style Plate
White Ribbons
- Andrea Herkert, Belleville, WI, Telemark-style Ambar
- Ruth Green, Decorah, IA, Rogaland-style Cupboard
- Karen Nelson, Sacramento, CA, Hallingdal-style Bowl
Honorable Mentions
- Ronald Hovda, Brooklyn Park, MN, “Now It Is Christmas Again” Hallingdal-style Bowl
- Vicki Carpenter, Grand Blanc, MI, Telemark-style Plate
- DeLaine Clausen, Marcell, MN, Valdres-style Serving Tray (Green)
- Nadine Buck, Lisle, IL, Os-style Plate
- Holly Green, Northbook, IL, Aust-Agder-style Tine
Woodworking
Best of Show
- Judy Ritger (Gold Medalist), River Falls, WI, Love Spoons with Kolrosing
People’s Choice
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Becky Lusk, Coon Valley, WI, "Haying Season" Relief-Carved Plaque
Gold Medal
- None
Blue Ribbons
- None
Red Ribbons
- None
White Ribbons
- Russ Biros, Plato, MO, Dragon-style Carved Bellows
- Jimmy Miller, New Richmond, WI, Large Viking Carved Figure
Honorable Mentions
- Stanley Finholt, Decorah, IA, Turned Cherry Bowl
- Jimmy Miller, New Richmond, WI, Small Viking Carved Figure