THANKS to everyone that participated in the Sears Trostel 17th Annual Woodworking Show, Sale & Competition last week, February 20-22! There is so much talent in our community and we love providing a venue to share their creativity.

We also thank this year's judges who took-on the difficult task of picking the winners from the wide variety of beautiful and technically-challenging entries:
 

• Tyler Morris of Tyler Morris Woodworking
• Anne Bossert of Anne Bossert Fiber Art and Furniture  
• Forrest Cramer of Pin & Scroll: Elegant Wood Designs

 
Hobbyist Category Winners

1st Place — Dan Swaim, "Swirl Bowl" in Purpleheart, Redheart, Ash, Oak and Wenge



















2nd Place — Don Maul, "Blanket Strip" in Bigleaf Maple Burl












3rd Place — Brian Carroll, "Chillin" in Mesquite and Juniper


















Professional Category Winners

1st Place — Ray Cole, "Rosette" in Oak, Cherry and Maple













2nd Place — Terry Chaplin, "Prairie Storm Table Lamp" in Maple



















3rd Place — Spencer Young, "Everette Media Console" in Walnut, Bubinga and Maple











Best of Epoxy — Jim Stroh, "Serving Tray 2" in Reclaimed Red Oak, White Oak and Elm











Visitors at the show were the judges for the People's Choice Award. Congratulations to Doug Turner for his "3-Leg Stool" in Black Walnut!






















If you weren't able to make it to the show, you can see all the entries in the 17th Annual Woodworking Show Gallery.