2012 National Exhibition of Folk-Art in the Norwegian Tradition Winners
The exhibition is sponsored by the 2011 event "Deck the Tables—Celebrate the Seasons," with special thanks to the Deck the Tables committee.
Knifemaking
Best of Show
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Robert Shervey (Gold Medalist), Barrett, MN, Contemporary-style Sheath Knife
People’s Choice
- John Drewes, Red Wing, MN, Viking Seax with Carved Reindeer Antler and Buffalo Horn
Gold Medals
- None
Blue Ribbon
- None
Red Ribbon
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Catherine Latané, Pepin, WI, Oak and Brass Sheath Knife
White Ribbon
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John Drewes, Red Wing, MN, Viking Seax with Carved Reindeer Antler and Buffalo Horn
Honorable Mentions
- None
Rosemaling
Best of Show
- Judy Ritger (Gold Medalist), River Falls, WI, Gudbrandsdal-style Corner Cupboard
People’s Choice
- Karen Hankee (Gold Medalist), Viroqua, WI, Telemark-style Trunk
Gold Medals
- Ruth Green, Decorah, IA
- Karen Nelson, Sacramento, CA
Blue Ribbons
- Ruth Green, Decorah, IA, Rogaland-style Cupboard
- Karen Nelson, Sacramento, CA, Hallingdal-style Box
Red Ribbons
- Karen Nelson, Sacramento, CA, Hallingdal-style Pedestal Bowl
- Andrea Herkert, Belleville, WI, Gudbrandsdal-style Plate
- Ruth Green, Decorah, IA, Rogaland-style Bowl
White Ribbon
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Andrea Herkert, Belleville, WI, Gudbrandsdal-style Ambar
Honorable Mentions
- Joyce Fulford, LaCrosse, WI, Rogaland-style Bowl
- Nadine Buck, Lisle, IL, Os-style Box
- Jeaneen Staples, Star Prairie, WI, Telemark-style Ambar
- Jan Norsetter, Verona, WI, Valdres-style Plate
- Lila L. Gullixson, Madison, WI, Os-style Pouting Chair
Weaving
Best of Show
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Jeanine Ehnert (Gold Medalist), Frazee, MN, Cradle Blanket in Skillbragd Technique
People’s Choice
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Elizabeth Kold, Dawson City, YT, Canada, Coverlet of Handwoven Bands
Gold Medal
- None
Blue Ribbon
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Veronna Capone, Brookings, SD, “Crossing the Pasture” Pillow Top in Low Pile Technique
Red Ribbons
- Virginia Wekseth, Onalaska, WI, “Black and Red or Red and Black?” Table Runner in Skillbragd Technique
- Elizabeth Kolb, Dawson City, YT, Coverlet of Handwoven Bands
White Ribbon
- Betty Rikansrud Nelson, Decorah, IA, “Ancient Inspiration” Table Runner in Doubleweave
Honorable Mention
- Nancy Ellison, Zumbrota, MN, “The Sheep Pasture” Wall Hanging in Doubleweave and Tabby Techniques
Woodworking
Best of Show
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Bill Jaeger (Gold Medalist), Nowthen, MN, “Herman & Ruth” Carved Figure
People’s Choice
- Tilford "Tip" Bagstad (Gold Medalist), Westby, WI, Acanthus-carved Mantel
Gold Medal
- None
Blue Ribbon
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Jimmy Miller, New Richmond, WI, “Øylæif the Viking” Carved Figure
Red Ribbons
- Sunhild Muldbakken, Sioux Falls, SD, Acanthus-carved Shelf
- Marty Leenhouts, Garden City, MN, Chip-Carved Plate (Italian Inspiration)
- Jimmy Miller, New Richmond, WI, “Immigrant Couple” Carved Figure
- Mark Staples, Star Prairie, WI, Cherry Ale Cup
- Stanley Finholt, Decorah, IA, Turned Walnut Bowl with Woven Embellishment
White Ribbons
- Russ Biros, Plato, MO, Acanthus-style Carved Fireplace Bellows
- Russ Biros, Plato, MO, Dragon-style Carved Tine
- Darwin Krueger, Plymouth, MN, “Country” Plaque with Chip Carving
- Marty Leenhouts, Garden City, MN, Chip Carved Plate
- Richard Lindsten, Arlington Heights, IL, “Heading Home” Carved Figure
- Jim Sannerud, St. Paul, MN, Big Blue Bowl
Honorable Mentions
- Hal Bitzer, Williams, MN, Salt Box with Kolrosing
- Ron Nelson, Stillwater, MN, “Professor” Carved Figure
- Daniel Hegman, Hudson, WI, “The Professor” Carved Figure
- Jim Sannerud, St. Paul, MN, Shrink Box