2024 Adult Contestants
***2025***
Washington State Make It With Wool Contest
Will be
held Saturday, October 18, 2025
At: Bates Technical College, South Campus
2201 S 78th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
The 2024 Make It With Wool
State Winners:
Pre-Teens: Lindsey Larson, Tenino, WA
Juniors: Lilly Gage, Chehalis, WA
Seniors: Kaitlyn Lawson, Lakewood, WA
Adults: Martha Phelps, Mercer Island, WA
Made for Others: Mia Suhrbier, Spokane, WA
Congratulations, Winners!!!
Ali Taylor, Adult Contestant
The Make It With Wool Contest has been promoting the versatility, beauty and wearability of wool since 1947! Contestants of all ages, from pre-teens through adults, sew, knit, crochet, weave or felt wool garments, which are judged on quality and presentation.
Washington’s state contest will be held on Saturday, October 18th at Bates Technical College, South Campus, in Tacoma.
Won’t you join us, and Make It With Wool?! Enjoy sharing your creativity and skills, gain valuable life experiences, form wonderful friendships with people who share your appreciation of wool, and make precious memories!
2025 Schedule for State Contest Saturday, October 18th:
9:30 am – All contestants drop off wool garments (only the wool garments to be judged; on hangers and remove the garment bags) at Bates Technical College, South Campus, in Tacoma.
10:00-12 noon – Construction judging. Workshop(s) will be given to contestants during this time in the classroom at the school.
12 noon to 1 pm – Lunch on your own. There is a variety of local eateries to choose from.
1 pm – Pick up wool garments; be dressed by 1:30 pm for Presentation/Modeling Judging.
1:30-3:00 pm – Presentation/Modeling Judging. Bring your best smile!
3:00 pm – Fashion Show and Awards ***Public Welcome to attend***
Safe travels home and good luck!
Martha Phelps Mercer Island, WA 2024 Adult Winner
How to Enter
MIWW entry form
Send state entry form, $15 check made out to “WA MIWW”, and 5″ x 5″ fabric sample(s) to Ericka Suhrbier, 694 S Military Rd, Winlock, WA 98596.
National MIWW, 480 South 300 West, Salem, UT 84653