Sew with Cotton contest announced

— The Benton County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee will hold their annual “Sew With Cotton” contest for adults and youth ages 14-19 on November 7, according to Janice Shofner, County Extension Agent/4-H Youth Development.

The competition will be held at the Extension Office in Bentonville at 6:30 p.m. Entries must be items made of 100 percent cotton.

Divisions include adult dress, adult sportswear, adult suit and special (an outfit for modeling).

Youth divisions include dress, sportswear/school wear or youth party dress.

Winners in the county contest will receive an expense-paid trip to the state “Sew With Cotton” contest to be held in Hot Springs in December.

For information, rules and an entry form, contact the Benton County Extension Office, 479-271-1060.

News, Pages 12 on 09/22/2010