An exquisite mosaic wood wall hanging, made by Dennis Lantis, was named best of show in the handcraft division at the 2010 Clinton County Senior Fair handcraft and needlecraft show. Best of show honors in the needlecraft competition went to Annette Redfern for a ruffled handbag. Winning the sweepstakes awards were Jean Ames for needlecraft and Dianne Fugate for handcrafts.

Lantis’ entry was of a racoon on a limb of an oak tree, complete with acorns hanging from the branch. The piece — which is called intarsia — was 37 inches long and was made with 87 pieces of wood, including various colors of western red cedar, walnut and aspen. The wood pieces are inlaid in patterns to form the piece. Lantis said he has been doing woodworking for 40 years but did not get into the art form of intarsia until four years ago.

Redfern’s entry was a serged satchell purse with ruffles.

“There was a lot of creativity and the overall design was very pleasing,” said Mary Driscoll, show judge, said of Redfern’ purse.

Winners of the various categories were:

NEEDLECRAFT

SEWING — Child formal, boy or girl up to 6 years old — Dianne Fugate, first. Ladies dress — Dianne Fugate, first. Ladies suit, jacket, dress or skirt — Annette Redfern, first. Vest, miscellaneous, no applique — Dianne Fugate, first. Stuffed animal or toy, 10-inches and over — Dianne Fugate, first; Niki Smith, second. Hot pad or pot holders — Annette Redfern, first; Jean Ames, second. Angel made from scratch — Dianne Fugate, first. Snowman made from scratch — Dianne Fugate, first. Santa Claus made from scratch — Dianne Fugate, first. Holiday item under 12-inches, not listed — Jean Ames, first. Holiday item over 12-inches, not listed — Ruth Curtis, first. Tree skirt — Dianne Fugate, first. Table runner or place mats — Dianne Fugate, first. Denim jacket — Annette Redfern, first; Dianne Fugate, second. Purse — Annette Redfern, first; Dianne Fugate, second. Christmas stocking, applique — Annette Redfern, first. Aprons — Annette Redfern, first; Ruth Curtis, second.

PILLOWS — Crocheted pillow — Jean Ames, first. Preprinted pattern design, with raised design, animal, flower — Betty Hopkins, first.

CROCHET — Granny square afghan — Jean Ames, first. Mile-a-minute afghan — Jean Ames, first. Ripple afghan — Jean Ames, first; Kathleen Cadwallader, second. Shell design — Cyndi Wallace, first; Jean Ames, second. Rib design afghan — Jean Ames, first. Baby afghan — Jean Ames, first; Dianne Fugate, second. Youth size afghan — Jean Ames, first. Homemade crocheted hat over 6-inches — Cyndi Wallace, first. Neck scarf — Cyndi Wallace, first. Miscellaneous afghan not listed — Jean Ames, first. Miscellaneous item not listed — Kennedy Smith, first; Leah Coccia, second. Dish cloth — Cyndi Wallace, first; Brenda Roberts, second.

KNITTING — Pattern afghan — Ruth Curtis, first; Shirley Brown, second. Child’s afghan — Shirley Brown, first; Ruth Curtis, second. Miscellaneous or other item not listed — Shirley Brown, first; Ruth Curtis, second. Scarf — Annette Redfern, first; Dianne Fugate, second.

SWEATSHIRT — Tole painting — Dianne Fugate, first. Applique, adult size — Dianne Fugate, first.

MISCELLANEOUS — Pair pillowcases, no machine — Jean Ames, second. Knotted quilt — Jean Ames, first. Rag doll made from scratch — Betty Hopkins, first. Album book cover — Caitlyn Lakes, first. Embroidery specimen, machine — Dianne Fugate, first. Embroidery specimen, handmade — Jean Ames, first; Annette Redfern, second. Swedish weave — Mary Fulton, first. Scrapbooking — Niki Smith, first; Denise Rose, second. Punch embroidery — Annette Redfern, first; Dianne Fugate, second.

COUNTED CROSS-STITCH — Verse or poem, 10-inches and over — Annette Redfern, first. Outdoor scene, building or animals, picture 12-inches or over — Jean Garrison, first; Judy Garnai, second. Editorial picture, any word or language — Annette Redfern, first. Picture with beads — Annette Redfern, first. Mini cross-stitch — Ruth Curtis, first. Tea or hand towel — Ruth Curtis, first. Miscellaneous — Gail Allen, first; Annette Redfern, second. Holiday item, unframed — Ruth Curtis, first. Miscellaneous, unframed — Ruth Curtis, first.

PLASTIC CANVAS — Christmas item, 8-inches or over — Jean Ames, first.

HANDCRAFTS

CHILD CLASS — Miscellaneous, 10 years and under, list age of child — Madison Gilbert, first; Caitlyn Lakes, second.

HANDCRAFTS — Magnetic novelty — Wendy West, first; Jean Ames, second. Vine wreath, 8-inches or under, no wicker — Nancy Coccia, first. Vine wreath, 8-inches or over, no wicker — Brenda Roberts, first; Dianne Fugate, second. Miscellaneous wreath, not listed — Brenda Roberts, first; Dianne Fugate, second. Homemade necklace — Annette Redfern, first; Sandy Fugett, second. Homemade bracelet — Dianne Fugate, first; Patti Shaw, second. Decorated gift wrap, baby or holiday (gift box) — Elizabeth Pratt, first; Megan Murphy, second. Decorated gift wrap, wedding or birthday (gift box) — Megan Murphy, first; Joy McIntosh, second. Stationery (cards, etc.) — Annette Redfern, first; Nancy Coccia, second. Wood item, no furniture — Dennis Lantis, first; Wendy West, second. Bird house, wood — Niki Smith, first. Christmas item not listed — Dianne Fugate, first.