Here are the Winners for the Collura Country Cottage for 2023.
Dept. 1 - Heirloom Arts
Needlework:
Grand Champion: Sheona Runner of Zephryhills for her set of crocheted dolls.
Reserve Grand Champion: Regina Watkins of Dade City for her Pink Afghan.
Embroidery:
Grand Champion: Mary Barzelay of Trinity for Counted Cross Stitch.
Reserve Grand Champion: Cathy Mulyneaux of Wesley Chapel - Swedish Embroidery Pillow.
Quilts:
Grand Champion: Sandy Wyman of Zephyrhills, - An appliqued quilt with cream background.
Reserve Grand Champion: Melanie Scaife of Dade City, for her quilt with pink appliqued hearts.
Quilted Items:
Grand Champion: Julie Harris of Spring Hill, for her Quilted Bag.
Reserve Grand Champion: Karen McElvein of San Antonio, for her Wall hanging.
DEPT. 2 - Home Arts
Baked Goods:
Grand Champion: Mary Owens of Zephyrhills for her Butterscotch Poke Cake.
Reserve Grand Champion: Margie Goodwin of Zephyrhills for her Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake.
Canning/Preserving:
Grand Champion: Sarah Ritschard of Dade City for her Tangerine Jelly.
Reserve Grand Champion: Jennifer Brennan of Dade City for her Dill Pickled Green Beans.
Division Gardening
Grand Champion: Sara Johnson of Dade City for Tower of Plants,
Reserve Grand Champion: Kathleen Jeffcott of Z'hills for her String of Pearls plant that is even in bloom.
Dept. 3 - Arts/Crafts
Division: Woodworking:
Grand Champion: Ivan Watkins of Dade City for his stunning cedar Chest.
Reserve Grand Champion: Aaron Watkins of Dade City, for his square bowl.
Division: Hobby Arts:
Grand Champion: - Faith Agan of Zephyrhills for her Set of Earrings.
Reserve Grand Champion: - Anne Armstrong of Zephyrhills for her Pottery wind chime set.
Creative Arts:
Grand Champion: Bama Grisby of Dade City, Fl. for his Bassett Hound painting.
Reserve Grand Champion: Dog Painting - Bob Palmer of Dade City, FL.
Vera Cox Award: Patrice Neville with a stunning applique quilt of Land O Lakes.
Joe Collura Creative Award: Karen Menard of Dade City, Fl. for lady with the dress, art quilt.