Knitted Textile Awards 2009

Congratulations to all the Finalists whose work was selected to appear in The National Knitted Textile Showcase at both Alexandra  Palace and Harrogate. The feedback from all the judges and visitors alike was extremely complimentary and as ever this year's work has been truly exceptional.

The judges involved in the initial selection process and the showcase judges were: Sandy Black, Erika Knight, Debbie Bliss, Sasha  Kagan, Jean Moss, Emma Kennedy, Nicky Epstein and Ruth Lee.

For the first time this year,  we have  included some individual 'Highly Commended' acknowledgements which have been endorsed by renowned designers and authors including Louisa Harding, Sasha Kagan and Jean Moss.

In total, over 100,000 people visited the Knitted Textile Award showcase at Alexandra Palace and Harrogate and viewed this stunning showcase.

Winners:

Winner of the Gold Award went to Anna Wilkinson, Silver to both Te Chien and Harriot Smith and Bronze to both Helen Metcalfe and Patimarkorn Tangsakul.  
 
The following finalists were awarded  Highly Commended: Laura Wooding - Jean Moss Award, Laura Walsh - Sasha Kagan Award and Angela McBride- Louisa Harding  Award.

All the finalists work will be included in Knitting magazine.

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Gold Award - Anna Wilkinson

Silver Award - Te Chien

Silver Award - Harriet Smith

Bronze Award - Helen Metcalf

Bronze Award - Patimarkorn Tangsakulth

Highly Commended

Laura Wooding: Jean Moss Award

Laura Walsh: Sasha Kagan Award

Angela McBride: Louisa Harding Award

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