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Railing, Karen
#238 - Little red strawberries band sampler
Award: Third Place
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Molly Pitcher Stitchers
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 28
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Eileen bennett
Artist Statement: Class taken with Eileen Bennet to learn different stitches used in a band sampler.
Raine, Meredith
#765 - Ask Grandmother
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel
Artist Statement: The stitcher has two grandchildren, boy/girl twins.
Raine, Meredith
#766 - Life is Fragile
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: Stitcher likes bees and the prayer.
Rainey, Susan
#785 - Spooky
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 32
Artist Statement: Fun Halloween stitch!
Rainey, Susan
#786 - Tonight We Ride
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 32
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Autumn Lane Stitchery
Artist Statement: Challenging fun Halloween piece.
Rankin, Kathleen (Kay)
#530 - In The Garden
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
Artist Statement: An homage to the changing colors of autumn and seasonal changes of life, inspired by a
traditional Korean Lotus Leaf Bojagi. Stitched using a traditional Korean Kkaekki stitch (pinch stitch), and
Homjil (running stitch) on autumn shades of Korean Ramie fabric.
Rankin, Kathleen (Kay)
#531 - Autumn Leaves
Award: First Place
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Fine Hand Sewing
Artist Statement: Depicts a lovely summer day in a flower garden. Counted cross stitched bell pull, stitched
on 14 count Aida fabric using DMC floss. Backed with fabric, and mounted on brass hangers at each end.
Ranowiecki, Pam
#214 - Squirrel
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Potomac Chapter ANG
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Thread Count: 18
Artist Statement: It was a challenge to use new stitches.
Ranowiecki, Pam
#215 - And Heaven and Nature Sing
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Potomac Chapter ANG
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: I enjoyed working the piece.
Ranowiecki, Pam
#216 - Halloween
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Potomac Chapter ANG
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 36
Artist Statement: This was a fun piece to stitch.
Ranowiecki, Pam
#217 - Brown Fish Owl
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Potomac Chapter ANG
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler
Thread Count: 36
Artist Statement: This was a fun piece to work.
Ranowiecki, Pam
#218 - All Things Bright & Beautiful
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Potomac Chapter ANG
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Traditional
Thread Count: 36
Artist Statement: It seemed like it took 10 years to stitch!
Reidland, Lisa
#571 - Pink Short Sleeve Smocked Dress
Award: Third Place
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Smocking
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Katelyn by Little Stitches
Artist Statement: Opportunity to design the Rainbow Row houses for myself as no one in the smocking
world has made one at that time. Used colors that reflect the pastel colored houses. I also embellished with
bullion palm tree in the center, french knot flowers on window sills, added crescent moon and palmetto to
represent South Carolina.
Reidland, Lisa
#572 - Rainbow Houses Dress
Award: Third Place
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Smocking
Artist Statement: My first attempt with a special imperial batiste fabric. Smocked full bodice w/ Katelyn
design by Little Stitches Fabric is pink imperial batiste w/ lace collar & sleeve edges. Ribbon weaving on
smocking. French seams. Beading. MPO buttons. Size 3 yrs.
Reidland, Lisa
#573 - Linen and Lace Sampler
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Smocking
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Lyn Weeks
Artist Statement: Class taken to learn to smock with silk floss on linen fabric. Each section is a different type
of stitch. This teacher was featured in Sew Beautiful magazine. Additional use of ribbon trim and beading.
The main stitch was called curved smocking and it naturally made a more rounded scallops.
Repasy, Helen
#891 - Trifle Summer
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 28
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Country Cottage
Artist Statement: I usually do cross-stitch. I had seen this modeled in a shop and fell in love. Years later, I
searched in my stash for a project and found this once again!
Restel, Erin
#657 - Steampunk Portal
Award: Third Place
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 25
Commercial Pattern/Designer: L&L Designs for Heaven and Earth Designs
Artist Statement: This is one of the pieces that was a part of the Heaven and Earth Designs (HAED) 2025
stitch along. This piece is the first HAED I have finished! I stitched this piece using full crosses on 25 count
fabric using two threads over one square. I am very pleased to be displaying my work at Woodlawn for the
first time!
Richards, Louise
#548 - The Birth of Christ
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Commercial Pattern/Designer: The Gold Collection/Anne Yvonne Gilbert
Artist Statement: I have seen several kits depicting the Nativity, but I especially liked the designer's detail in
this one. The faces are exquisite, the hair looks luxurious, and the beaded edging is a nice touch.
Richardson, Nanette
#628 - Penny for Your Thoughts
Award: Second Place
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Smocking
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Penny for your Thoughts by Judith Adams
Artist Statement: This dress is quite different from the usual smocked dresses you see. I think that is what
appealed to me most. It has a scooped back that is outlined with a smocked ruffle instead of a gathered
ruffle. That adds a bit more interest. I have a granddaughter that will grow into this soon and two others that
will inherit is when they get older. I love to pass my smocked clothing on to all the grands!
Richardson, Nanette
#629 - Bambino Daygown
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Smocking
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Bambino daygown/Susan York Designs
Artist Statement: Soft and sweet, Can be worn as a christening gown as well.
Ritchie, Melody
#302 - All Creatures Great and Small
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Traditional
Thread Count: 40
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Barbara Ana
Artist Statement: All creatures Great and Small stitched on 40 count linen.
Robb, Grace
#505 - Bald Eagle with Blackberries
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Mudpuppy Stitching
Artist Statement: This was designed by a new designer on the scene McKenzie Kline of Mudpuppy Stitchery.
It was so fun to stitch. The shading really well designed.
Robb, Grace
#507 - Riolis Cross Biscournu Fantasy
Award: Third Place
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Riolis
Artist Statement: This was my first Biscornu and it was a joy to stitch. The Lugana fabric was soft.
Robbins, Sandra
#688 - Floating Islands
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: This piece was inspired by a technique class taught by Julie Booth. I dyed the doily,
selected the background fabric, and chose a variety of embroidery and metallic threads of various weights.
Various embellishments I had in my stash of materials were utilized. Students were taught embroidery
stitching techniques and methods of attaching materials such as a rock to the piece. Tulle anchors the yarn
and doily in place, then embellishments and stitches were added.
Robbins, Sandra
#689 - Elegant Bugs
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: These elegant bugs were created with a variety of cotton and metallic threads using a
variety of embroidery stitches. I bought the pattern in France, the directions were in French. The threads
were loose in the package and not identified. I had to translate to know which threads to use!
Robertson, Canby
#114 - Nantucket Harbor Landscape
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Thread Count: 48
Artist Statement: Nantucket harbor holds an iconic lighthouse, perfect for a tideline landscape composition
with native plants, birds and insects.
Robertson, Canby
#115 - Bestiary Box
Award: Third Place
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Thread Count: 48
Artist Statement: Late period Blackwork was a non-counted surface technique that emphasized organic
motifs. This piece is a contemporary interpretation of the period. 6 sided folding orts box.
Contemporary interpretation of NON-COUNTED Late Period Blackwork.
Robinson, Judy
#300 - Shogun: Sanetomo
Award: First Place
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Painted Canvas by Leigh Designs. Stitchguide by Tony Minieri.
Artist Statement: This piece was an incredible challenge. It stretched the limits of what I knew about
needlepoint and what I had done in the past. I’m ready for the next one in the series!
Rodewald, Erin
#610 - Mouse and Bauble
Award: Second Place
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Mouse and Bauble/Soukie Soo and the Sew Sisters
Artist Statement: Hand-embroidered wall hanging or Christmas ornament featuring a whimsical mouse and
his glittering snow globe. Cotton floss on vintage linen.
Rodewald, Erin
#611 - Arts & Crafts Embroidery - "Carrie's Garden"
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Paint by Threads/Natalie Richards
Artist Statement: An Arts and Crafts-style surface embroidery pillow worked in pearl cotton on linen.
Rogers, Rose
#430 - Peacock
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Stitch Middleburg
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Artist Statement: Fun Canvas to work on.
Roll, Jean
#539 - Fruits of the Spirit
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: Based on Galatians and evolved after all the words were stitched.
Romer, Sarah
#596 - Whooo Speaks for the Trees?
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: I created this piece using fabrics and threads I personally hand dyed. Each piece of the owl
and tree was hand-cut then stitched into place. The border is composed of various hand-dyed trims. The
piece hangs from a wood frame at the top with three stitched leaves hanging down.
For Sale: $360
sarahjromer@gmail.com
Ross, Kerry
#840 - Our Home
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Ruth J Morehead/Dimensions
Artist Statement: I picked this one because of the panda. I created the mat.
For Sale: $45
kerryrossao2@netscape.net
Ross-Muhlbach, Jeanne
#126 - Scary Berry
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 40
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Erica Michaels
Artist Statement: This is a chatelaine that I designed as part of a Halloween Costume as a Stitch Witch. The
strawberry is my favorite part of the piece. This was my inspiration. I only submitted the strawberry as I am
particularly proud of this piece.
Ross-Muhlbach, Jeanne
#127 - Le Petite Lettres
Award: Third Place
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 40
Commercial Pattern/Designer: JBW Designs
Artist Statement: This piece is stitched one over 2 threads on 40 count Lightning by Needle Bling. The
thread is Blue Moon by Classic Color Works.
Rounsaville, Olivia
#695 - Snow Star
Award: First Place
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Junior (10-13 years old) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Beadwork
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Children’s workshop
Artist Statement: This piece was my first time trying beadwork and it was fun!
Rounsaville, Olivia
#807 - Basket of Flowers
Award: First Place
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Junior (10-13 years old) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Children’s camp
Artist Statement: I like pretty boxes and enjoyed embroidering the flower design.
Rowe, Ronnie
#594 - Docking at the Gazebo
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 18
Artist Statement: After initially, sketching out design with pencil, a coloring of that design was created.
Manipulating various layers throughout the design process and merging those layers together, I was able to
create 10 x 10 pattern squares to form the basis of the pattern. Once complete, symbol selection as well as
DMC color interface was added to complete the basis of the design.
Rowe, Ronnie
#595 - A Woodlawn Plantation Christmas
Award: Second Place
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Adapted Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 18
Artist Statement: Inspired by a photograph that I took at the 2025 Woodlawn show, I was able to completely
redesigned that image to not only capture the plantation's uniqueness but to transform that photo into a
Christmas Holiday moment.
Ruettimann Finley, Donna
#442 - Beets Carrots Radishes
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Constellation Chapter EGA
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 24
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Jennifer Riefenberg
Artist Statement: A fun trio of root vegetables to stitch.
Ruggles, Donna
#525 - To Jane on the 250th Anniversary of Her Birth
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Nurdan Kanber
Artist Statement: A tribute to one of my favorite authors acknowledging her 250th birthday. I was skeptical
of the colors at first and working the design with so many half motifs was unsettling. The longer I worked on
this piece the more I loved the way it looked. I was thrilled that I was able to have it framed just as I
envisioned. I made slight changes to the list of books as the designer included one not traditionally listed in
Jane’s publications.