Extension Homemakers had a wonderful time at the 2026 KEHA State Meeting!

May 18, 2026 Kisha Jones Local News

Wayne County Extension Homemakers had a wonderful time at the 2026 KEHA State Meeting! Congratulations to Karen Abner for being elected as State Marketing & Public Relations! We are also proud of our group earning 6 blue ribbons and 2 purple (champion) ribbons at the State Cultural Arts Competition. Amazing work! Thank you to everyone who entered items this year. We have such a talented group. We can’t wait to see what you create next year!

(posted from the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Facebook Page) 

 

A person stands in a conference room in front of a stage, holding up a small stack of colorful items in one hand. The person is wearing a dark jacket over a striped shirt, wide-leg denim pants, and light-colored sandals. Behind the person, several adults are gathered on a stage with a black backdrop displaying the large white text “2026.” A projection screen shows event graphics, and tables on the stage are covered with awards or prizes. Additional attendees are visible walking and standing around the room, which has patterned carpet and banquet-style seating.

 
A group of adults stand behind a long table on a stage during an indoor event. Several people hold clear plaques or awards. A United States flag is positioned to the left of the stage, and a dark curtain forms the backdrop. The front of the table is decorated with large black panels featuring bold white lettering and blue and yellow pom‑pom decorations. Rows of chairs and part of the audience are visible in the foreground.

 
A handmade Halloween doll figurine is displayed on a wooden base on a table in a meeting room. The doll has bright yellow yarn hair styled in pigtails, a small black pointed hat, and a painted face with large eyes. The doll is dressed in an orange top with black polka dots and a black tulle skirt. A blue ribbon labeled “KEHA Cultural Arts Exhibit” is attached to the doll, indicating an award. In the background, a conference-style room is visible with a long table, chairs, a wall-mounted television screen, and shelving along the wall.

 
Four individuals (Melinda Webb, Karen Helton, Heather Baylor, and Karen Abner, Wayne County Extension Homemakers) stand together in front of a KEHA (Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association) backdrop, which features repeated logos and the word “Homemakers.” Blue, yellow, and white balloon clusters frame the sides of the display. Each person is holding large white key-shaped props labeled “KEHA,” along with blue and yellow pom-poms. One person holds a small sign that reads “Hooray!” The setting appears to be a conference photo area with patterned carpet and soft indoor lighting.

 
A close-up view of a knitted beige sweater with subtle horizontal stripes displayed on a table at a craft exhibit. A blue ribbon labeled “KEHA Cultural Arts Exhibit” is placed on the sweater, indicating an award. A registration tag attached to the garment reads “Lake Cumberland,” category “Knitting (Hand),” and “Garment,” along with additional entry details. A pink sign in the background reads “Please Do Not Touch Exhibits.” Other knitted items and textiles are partially visible nearby on the display table.

 
A display table at a craft exhibit featuring handmade beaded jewelry. In the foreground, a blue ribbon labeled “KEHA Cultural Arts Exhibit” rests beside a beaded bracelet or cuff in turquoise, orange, black, and white. Attached tags read “Lake Cumberland Registration Card/Tag,” category “Beading,” and include exhibitor information and entry details. Nearby are additional items, including a pastel-colored beaded bracelet and a small decorative tree made of wire and colorful beads. A woven basket with seasonal decorations sits in the background, along with more labeled entry tags arranged on the table.

 
A framed cross-stitch artwork is displayed upright on a table at a craft exhibit. The design features a pair of ice skates with red laces on a light blue background decorated with white and blue snowflakes. The piece is mounted on patterned blue fabric with a decorative button accent at the top. A blue ribbon labeled “KEHA Cultural Arts Exhibit” is placed beside the entry, indicating an award. A registration tag below the display reads “Lake Cumberland,” category “Counted Cross Stitch,” and includes the exhibit title “Blue Ice Skates” along with exhibitor information. Additional knitted items and craft displays are visible in the background on the table.

 
A handmade marionette figure is displayed on a table at a craft exhibition, suspended from a wooden control frame with strings attached to the head, arms, and legs. The figure is dressed in a white shirt and dark pants and holds a painted bottle resembling a beverage. A purple ribbon labeled “KEHA Cultural Arts Exhibit” hangs nearby, indicating an award. Surrounding the marionette are other handcrafted items, including fabric dolls, painted decorations, and small props arranged on a tabletop. In the background, framed artwork is displayed on tables throughout a large indoor room with carpeted floors, high ceilings, and overhead lighting.

 
A display table featuring a knitted figurine in the shape of a gnome with a rainbow-colored hat, white beard, and pink body. The item is labeled under a sign that reads “Knitting (Hand), 16d. Figurine.” Blue and purple KEHA award ribbons are placed beside the entry, and a registration tag is attached to the figurine. Additional handmade items, including knitted pieces and framed artwork, are arranged on the table. In the background, several people stand and view exhibits within a conference or competition display area.

 
Two individuals (Karen Abner and Melinda Webb, Wayne County Extension Homemakers) seated at a round table during a conference meal, facing the camera. The table has a blue tablecloth and place settings, including a plate with a salad topped with vegetables, silverware, and a smartphone. One person is wearing a dark blue cardigan over a light-colored collared shirt, and the other is wearing an orange sweater and glasses with a name badge on a lanyard. In the background, a presentation screen displays a blue slide, and catering staff are visible preparing or serving food near a beverage station. The setting appears to be a large conference or banquet room with neutral-colored walls and overhead lighting.

 
A large banquet hall filled with many people seated at round tables during a formal event. In the foreground, four attendees are seated at a table with black table linens, plates with partially eaten food, drinking glasses, a white pitcher, and folded napkins. A printed program rests on the table. The background shows a crowded room with rows of tables, high ceilings with large rectangular light fixtures, and people engaged in conversation throughout the space.