Mother/daughter duo places at state 'Make it with Wool'

Carmen Barkley, Lacey, was named senior winner, and Jill Swannack, Lamont, placed in the adult division at the state "Make It With Wool" competition Nov. 9 in Vancouver, Wash.

The competition was in conjunction with the annual Washington State Sheep Producers Association.

Barkley, 23, constructed and modeled a three-piece wool ensemble consisting of a beige textured wool bomber jacket, tan wool and cashmere pants with faux leather accents and black jersey tank top. She won a trip to the national competition in Scottsdale, Ariz., in January.

Her mother, Jill, constructed and modeled a two-piece wool ensemble consisting of a forest green wool jersey knit top and black pinstriped wool slacks.

Junior winner in the competition was Marissa McBride, Walla Walla.

Adult winner was Dorothy Fish, Federal Way.

The Washington Make It With Wool contest is sponsored by the Washington Wool Growers Auxiliary and the Washington State Sheep Producers.

The national contest is sponsored by the American Sheep Industry and the American Sheep Industry Women.

The Make It With Wool contest is open to sewers of all ages. Wool garments can be sewn, knitted, crocheted or felted.

District contests are held throughout the state each October. Learn more at makeitwithwoolwa.com.