IDAHO
MAKE IT WITH WOOL CONTEST

What is the Idaho Make It With Wool Contest?

The Idaho Make It With Wool Contest is a once-a-year contest sponsored by the Idaho Wool Growers Association. Sewers, knitters, crocheters, felters, and designers of all ages are invited to participate.

First-place winners in the Junior and Senior divisions are invited to compete in the National Make It With Wool Contest. This contest highlights the beauty and versatility of wool while teaching life skills such as sewing, public speaking, and confidence.

IDAHO MAKE IT WITH WOOL CONTEST DATE:

November 15, 2025 | Moscow, Idaho

2024 MAKE IT WITH WOOL WINNERS

2024 Idaho Junior Winner:

Jojo Osborn

2024 Exemplary Construction Award:

Amberlynn Burrows

2024 Top Marketability Award:

Lelia Andrews

2024 Idaho State MIWW Contestants

Current National Winners

Awarded January 2025

Adult Winner: Marcia Mankin
Junior Winner: Ethan Barner
Senior Winner: Henry Lemke
Design Winner: Ann Moorman

Our Inspiration

Make It With Wool is a sewing competition, scholarship opportunity, and growth opportunity where we are inspired by the beauty and diversity of the world around us. From the vibrant colors of nature to the intricate patterns of architecture, we find inspiration everywhere. We strive to incorporate these elements into our designs, creating unique and timeless pieces that reflect our love of creativity and innovation.

Contest Information

Divisions

Preteens: ages 12 and under
Juniors: ages 13-16
Seniors: ages 17-24
Adults: ages 25 and older
Anyone, regardless of race, creed or sex who meets age and other guidelines may participate
Participants must compete in a state where they are a legal resident. The contestant's age is as of January 1 of the competition year.

Juniors, Seniors, and Adults

One-piece garment: dress, jumper,

outerwear jacket, coat or cape.
Two-piece garment: outerwear coat,

jacket, cape; blouse/shirt/vest or

sweater with a dress, jumper, skirt,

pants or shorts.
Ensemble: 3 or more garments

worn together at one time:

outerwear coat, jacket, cape; vest,

blouse/shirt, and/or sweater with a

dress, jumper, skirt, pants or shorts.
Costumes or Cosplay garments: will

compete at the state level ONLY.

Preteens

Dress, jumper, skirt, pants, shorts, vest, sweater, shirt/blouse, jacket, or a combination of garments.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

National Entry Requirements:

You may participate in one district or state competition each year in the state where you are a legal resident.
If your state does not have a contest, you may enter the At-Large mail-in contest, see details on the website: www.makeitwithwool.com
You may enter more than one garment.
Garments must have been completed after January 1 of the current year.
Use a separate form for each entry (forms may be duplicated).
Pay a $15 non-refundable entry fee (payable to MIWW) for each entry in all age divisions or categories - Preteen, Junior, Senior, Adult, Made for Others, or Wearable Accessory.
Complete and mail entry forms with appropriate attachments as directed on entry form.
Your entry is not valid without all completed information, samples, and fees.
Check your state requirements for entry deadline, information, and state fees.
Past National Junior and Senior Winners/ Ambassadors may not compete again for 2
years.
National Adult Ambassador may not compete again for 3 years.

State Entry Requirements:

Judging Criteria

Fabric/Fiber/Yarn Requirements

100% wool or wool blend (minimum 60% wool or specialty wool fiber) for each fashion fabric or yarn used. Specialty wool fibers include alpaca, angora, camel, cashmere, llama, mohair, and vicuna.
The entire garment body (front, back, and sleeves) must be wool or wool-blend fabric. Vests worn with a suit, sport coat, or blazer may have a back of non-wool fabric. Vests worn as a top layer or with an outerwear coat/ jacket must have a wool back.
Trims, facings, interfacings, linings, and/or under linings may be fabrics other than wool or wool blends.

Idaho Contest Prizes

National Contest Prizes

Fabrics, sewing books, equipment and notions may be awarded at District, State and National levels.
Junior and Senior state winners advance to the National Competition.
National Senior and Junior winner receive
Scholarship awards and travel and lodging to attend the National Competition the following year to return as ambassadors.
National Adult winner receives $500 cash award and travel and lodging to attend the National Competition.

National Special Awards

Exemplary Construction – for outstanding construction techniques (donors vary)
Machine Embroidery – overall best use of machine embroidery (donors vary)
Mohair Award – top garments using mohair fabric or yarn. (Mohair Council of America and others)
Handwork Award - top garments using hand embroidery, beading, or hand felting techniques (donors vary)
Needlework Award - top hand-knitted or crocheted garments (Brown Sheep Company and others)

National Scholarship/Cash Awards

Questions? Email Kim Monk at [email protected]

ENTRY INFORMATION

MIWW Entry Form

MIWW Brochure

REMEMBER!

Idaho Make It With Wool Contest Date: November 15, 2025 | Moscow, Idaho

IMPORTANT LINKS

Visit the National Make It With Wool website for more details on the contest and follow on Facebook and Instagram!

National Make it With Wool

Click on the link below to learn more about Entry Procedures, Contest Details, and Requirements for the Fashion and Apparel Design Contest open to students enrolled in collegiate apparel design programs.

Fashion Design Entries

IDAHO
MAKE IT WITH WOOL CONTEST

What is the Idaho Make It With Wool Contest?

2024 MAKE IT WITH WOOL WINNERS

Current National Winners

Awarded January 2025

Our Inspiration

Contest Information

Divisions

Juniors, Seniors, and Adults

Preteens

NEW CONTESTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT LINKS

Address

Phone

Idaho Wool Growers Association

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IDAHOMAKE IT WITH WOOL CONTEST

What is the Idaho Make It With Wool Contest?

2024 MAKE IT WITH WOOL WINNERS

Current National Winners

Awarded January 2025

Our Inspiration

Contest Information

Divisions

Juniors, Seniors, and Adults

Preteens

NEW CONTESTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT LINKS

IDAHO
MAKE IT WITH WOOL CONTEST