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Section L: Handicrafts - Open

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  Section L: Handicrafts - Open

   

  Stewardess:  Marija Orel

  Entries close Wednesday 10 October 2007

  Entry Fee:  75 cents unless otherwise stated

  Prize Money: 1^st $2.50, 2^nd $1 unless otherwise stated

   

  • Each exhibit must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor
  • All exhibits must be at the Secretary’s Office at the Showground by 5 pm on Wednesday 10 October 2007
  • Exhibitors must reside within 200 km Leeton Post Office
  • Exhibits may be removed at 4 pm on Saturday 14 October 2007 – exhibitors must produce exhibitor tickets before any article may be collected.
  • Any item that has been exhibited at a previous Leeton Show is not eligible to enter
  • Each and every exhibit must have been completed within 24 months of the first judging day of the Show
  • Exhibits must be completed articles
  • A Set is two or more matching or co-ordinating garments or articles
  • Sets or groups of items must be securely attached together and labelled with the Exhibitor No and Entry/Exhibit No. (this is to ensure exhibitors’ property is not mislaid)
  • Soiled work or evidence of wear on garments will not be accepted for judging
  • Exhibitor’s name must not be visible on any item
  • Exhibits may be transferred to appropriate section at discretion of the stewards
  • Any additional decorative items or props must be securely attached to the exhibit and labelled with Exhibitor No and Entry No (this is to ensure that all items are returned to correct exhibitor)
  • No late entries accepted
  • No exhibit to be removed without the permission of the Stewards

   

  Children’s Handicraft in Section Q.  Children and Students also welcome to enter in Section L

   

  Class

   

  HANDKNITTING and CROCHET

  1.    Ladies Hand Knitted Garment – any ply wool

  2.    Ladies Hand Knitted Set – any ply wool

  3.    Man’s Hand Knitted Garment – any ply wool

  4.    Ladies Crochet Garment – any ply wool

  5.    Ladies Hand knitted garment in cotton

  6.    Crochet Baby Set – any ply

  7.    Crochet Rug in Medallions or Granny Squares

  8.    Knitted Rug other than medallions or Granny Squares

  9.    Knitted Shawl or Wrap – crochet edges allowed

  10. Crochet Shawl or Wrap

  11. Knitted Baby Set

  12. Knitted Baby Dress – any ply

  13. Two pairs Baby Bootees in knitting and/or crochet

  14. Any hand knitted garment for child other than those already listed

  15. Crochet Edge Handkerchief with or without crochet corner

  16. Crochet article in Cotton No 40 or finer – fabric centre allowed

  17. Crochet article in Cotton coarser than No 40 – fabric centre allowed

  18. Crochet Edge on towel eg hand, bath, face cloth, tea towel

  19. Knitted Edge on towel eg hand, bath, face cloth, tea towel

  20. Crochet or hand knitted tab or button top hand towel

  21. Any other article in hand knitting – any ply any medium

  22. Hand knitted toy – any ply and any medium

  23. Pair Ladies or Men’s hand knitted socks

  24. Any other article in crochet – any ply any medium

  25. Article or garment knitted in novelty fibre eg Feathers, Ostrich, Faux Fur (label to be attached to entry)

  26. Any hand knitted or crochet article using combination of techniques and/or mediums

  27. Project ‘Beanies’ for CWA  NO entry fee for this class – patten - Entries in this section will be displayed with information and background on the project. All beanies will be donated.

  Machine Sewing

  28. Adult or teen garment or set – hand finishing allowed

  29. Any garment or set in stretch sewing

  30. Childs garment or set – hand finishing allowed

  31. Any fabric article intended for kitchen use - hand finishing allowed

  32. Any fabric article intended for bedroom use - hand finishing allowed

  33. Fabric handbag – embellishments and embroidery allowed

  34. Any other article in machine sewing – hand finishing allowed

   

  Heirloom Sewing and Smocking

  35. Article Machine Heirloom Sewing – embroidery and hand finishing allowed

  36. Garment in Machine Heirloom Sewing – embroidery and hand finishing allowed

  37. Article or Garment in Traditional Smocking

  38. Article or Garment in Picture Smocking

  39. Article or Garment using any other smocking technique

   

  Embroidery

  40. Piece of embroidery or set – machine spoke stitching allowed

  41. Naïve stitchery – may include other techniques eg patchwork, bead, buttons etc

  42. Ribbon embroidery

  43. Candlewicking

  44. Wool Embroidery

  45. Crewel Embroidery

  46. Stumpwork

  47. Embroidered Bear or Animal – any fabric or technique

  48. Any article with Christmas theme – any embroidery theme

  49. Ribbon Work other than embroidery – eg pansies, roses, wovenwork – minimal embroidery stitches allowed

  50. Fancy cushion – may include combination of techniques and mediums

  51. Cross Stitch using printed design

  52. Cross Stitch – back stitch allowed

  53. Cross Stitch (design size 30 cm x 30 cm or larger) embellishments and backstitching allowed

  54. Cross Stitch (design size 29 cm x 29 cm or smaller) embellishments and backstitching allowed

  55. Cross Stitch on Linen – backstitching and embellishments allowed

  56. Cross Stitch design suitable for nursery

  57. Blackwork Embroidery

  58. Any other counted thread embroidery – mounted

  59. Any other counted thread embroidery – unmounted

  60. Long Stitch

  61. Tapestry in Wool – petit point allowed

  62. Tapestry in Cotton or Silk – petit point allowed

  63. Creative Tapestry – beads, knots and embellishments allowed

  64. Any other article in canvas work other than framed items

   

  Patchwork, Applique and Quilting

   

  Note – items may include a combination of techniques however the majority (80% not counting the backing) of the article must be the type (class description, eg foundation patchwork, crazy patchwork etc) in which the article is entered.  If hanging rods are permanently attached to the article they must be NO longer than 50 cm due to space limitations

   

  65. Article in Foundation patchwork other than crazy patchwork

  66. Article in Crazy Patchwork – any technique including foundation

  67. Patchwork article 50 cm x 50 cm or less

  68. Patchwork article 51 cm x 51 cm or greater

  69. Patchwork carry bag

  70. Applique article 50 cm x 50 cm or less using any appliqué technique other than fusible webbing

  71. Applique article 51 cm x 51 cm or greater using any appliqué technique other than fusible webbing

  72. Applique article using fusible webbing

  73. Article or garment with hand quilting

  74. Article or garment with machine quilting

  75. Article or garment with Trapunto, French or Shadow quilting

  76. Article in cut fabric (chenille) patchwork

  77. Any quilt or wall hanging using a printed panel as the majority of the article – item will be judged on best modification of panel by use of additional materials including borders, beads and embroidery, etc.

  78. Any patchwork or appliqué article with a Christmas theme

  79. Patchwork quilt suitable for a child or baby

  80. Any patchwork or appliqué article with the Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer theme

   

  Dolls and Toys

  Note: Any props, additional items or decorations must be securely attached to the article.  (This is to ensure your property is kept together)

  Soft Toys are those toys that are made of soft materials such as fabric and wool or other fibres. 

  Toys are items designed to be played with.   

  All items other than decorative items must be made by the exhibitor unless otherwise stated.

  81. Soft Toy (other than bears) any medium or technique – not to exceed 40 cm in any direction

  82. Soft Toy (other than bears) any medium or technique – greater than 40 cm in any direction.

  83. Dressed Doll – knitted or crochet garments – any medium – purchased doll allowed

  84. Dressed Doll – beaded garments – purchased doll allowed

  85. Dressed Doll – any medium other than knitting, crochet or beading – purchased doll allowed

  86. Dressed Fashion Doll – 11 to 16 inch purchased doll allowed eg Barbie, Bratz etc

  87. Cloth Doll – doll and garments to be made by exhibitor

  88. Cloth Doll – doll and garments to be made by exhibitor

  89. Any other dressed doll in technique or style not previously mentioned

  90. Dressed Teddy – any medium or technique – purchased bear allowed

  91. Jointed Bear using fur fabric

  92. Jointed Bear using any other medium other than fur fabric

  93. Jointed Animal using any medium

  94. Animal – any medium or style other than disc jointed articles

   

  Lace

  95.    Handkerchief edging using handmade lace other than crochet

  96.    Article in Bobbin lace – fabric centre allowed

  97.    Lace medallion or motif – any technique

  98.    Article in lace using purchased tape

  99.    Article or garment decorated with handmade lace – any technique

  100.     Any article in Tatting – fabric centre allowed

  101.     Any article in handmade lace other than bobbin, tape or crochet – fabric centre allowed.

   

  Recycling

  102.  Item using recycled wool thread – sample of original material to be included with entry

  103.  Article using recycled plastic – sample of original material to be included with article unless clearly obvious in the item

  104.  Article using recycled wool fabric – sample of original material to be included with entry

  105.  Article using any recycled timber – sample of original material to be included with entry unless clearly obvious in the item

  106.  Article using any recycled metal – sample of original material to be included with entry unless clearly obvious in the item

   

  Wood Work and Sculpture

  107.  Article in Woodwork including toys no larger than 49 cm in any direction

  108.  Article in Woodwork greater than 50 cm in any direction

  109.  Sculpture in metal

  110.  Sculpture in wood

  111.  Sculpture in any material other than metal or wood

   

  Lead lighting and Copper Foil Work

  112.  Article in Lead lighting or Copper Foil Work larger than 40 cm in any direction

  113.  Article in Lead lighting or Copper Foil Work less than 39 cm in any direction other than sun chasers or Christmas decorations

  114.  Sun chaser or Christmas decoration in Lead lighting or Copper Foil work

   

  Jewellery

  115.  Article of Jewellery in Wire Work

  116.  Article of Jewellery using Tigertail

  117.  Article of Jewellery using I-pins
  
  

  Cards, Paper Tole, Quilling

  118.  Greeting card for Christmas – exhibit ticket must be attached securely to article – paper clips not suitable

  119.  Article in Paper Tole

  120.  Article in Quilling

   

  Scrapbooking

  ·      Double pages must be attached together securely

  ·      Exhibit ticket must be securely attached to entry – paper clips not suitable

  ·      Pages must be covered in plastic sleeve for mounting purposes and protection of article

  121.  Scrapbooking single page – Traditional technique (only paper)

  122.  Scrapbooking single page  – Innovative technique – any embellishment allowed

  123.  Scrapbooking – Double page layout – any technique and/ embellishment allowed

  124.  Off the Page Scrap booking –any three dimensional article using scrap booking techniques and embellishments eg boxes, containers, etc

   

  FolkArt, China Painting and Glass Painting

  Beginner – less than 2 years experience, Advanced – more than 2 years experience

  125.  Traditional Folk Art based on Stroke Work – Beginner

  126.  Traditional Folk Art based on Stroke Work – Advanced

  127.  Decorative Painting – Beginner

  128.  Decorative Painting – Advanced

  129.  China Painting – any subject

  130.   Glass Painting – any subject

  Porcelain Dolls

  ·      Dolls and garments must be made (except for pouring and firing) by the exhibitor.

   

  131.  Reproduction Baby or Toddler Doll

  132.  Reproduction Child Doll

  133.  Reproduction Teen/Adult Doll

  134.  Modern Baby/Toddler Doll

  135.  Modern Child Doll

  136.  Modern Teen/Adult Doll

  137.  Fantasy Doll

   

  Miscellaneous

  138.  Three pin cushions – three distinct shapes

  139.  Any article made using fabric in any technique other than previously mentioned

  140.  Three Christmas decorations – three distinct mediums

  141.  Peek-a-Boo Doll – using recycled materials and/or garments

  142.  Handwoven article – any medium or techique

  143.  Any other article not previously mentioned

   

  Wool Article/Garment State Competition

   

  144.  Three different types of Wool Article and or Garments

   

  Conditions

  • Defintions for the purpose of this competition the following definitions apply:
  • Garment – an item that can be worn eg dress, jacket, scarf, hat etc
  • Article – a utility item that is not worn but can be used:  in the home eg blanket, with an outfit eg bag, for amusement eg toy, as a decoration eg picture.
  • The whole article and/or garment must be constructed of and contain a minimum of 80% wool
  • Exhibits (articles/garments) may be knitted, crocheted, sewn, felted etc and must be handcrafted (use of sewing machine is permitted)
  • A sample of yarn, fabric or fibre with label must be attached to each item making up the exhibit.  If a label is not available (as in a hand spun or felted item) a handwritten label with relevant details and sample will suffice.
  • An exhibit in this competition may consist of the work of one individual or a group of individuals or an organisation
  • All three articles/garments must have been completed within the 12 months prior to the local show and must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor/s.
  • An exhibit having won at the local show may be exhibited (the same three articles/garments) at the Group Final.  The winning exhibit at the Group Final is then eligible to compete in the State Final.
  • An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one Society at Group level and one Group at State Level
  • An exhibit (article/garment) that has previously competed at Group level is not eligible to compete again.
  • If  this class is not scheduled or attracts no entries at a local show, the Show Secretary (or delegate) may select three suitable individual exhibits and with the exhibitors permission enter them in the Group Judging as and exhibit representing the particular Society concerned.
  • It is the responsibility of the Group Secretary and winner to co-ordinate the transfer of the winning entry to Sydney for the State judging.

   

  HANDCRAFT GROUP DISPLAYS

   

  Entries Close: Wednesday 10 October 2006

  Entry Fee:  $5.00

  Items must be ready for judging in the Arts & Crafts Pavilion by 10 am Thursday 11 October 2006

  Trophy awarded by the Leeton Show Society Inc for the Group with the highest aggregate points including points for display.

  Trophy awarded for the most outstanding article in Group Displays

  Winner of Most Outstanding Article in Group Display will be eligible to be judged in the Most Outstanding Article in Show class

  All exhibits must have been completed within the last 24 months and not previously exhibited at the Leeton Show

  A Group is any number of people who meet on regular basis

   

  145.  Display of Handicraft Items made by Group members – 12 articles or garments from the following list:

  • Knitting – wool, wool/synthetic blends
  • Knitting – novelty fibres
  • Crochet wool, wool/synthetic blends
  • Crochet – cotton or cotton/linen blends
  • Patchwork
  • Foundation Patchwork
  • Hand Applique (including broderie perse)
  • Machine Applique
  • Hand Quilting
  • Machine Quilting
  • Smocking
  • Quilling
  • Machine Sewn Article – hand finishing allowed
  • Cross Stitch - mounted
  • Counted Thread – mounted
  • Counted Thread – unmounted
  • Canvas Work
  • Ribbon Embroidery
  • Wool Embroidery
  • Candlewicking
  • Handmade lace, excluding crochet
  • Lace made from commercial tape
  • Article made using Eyelet lace
  • Bear – handmade – any medium
  • Doll – any medium – doll and garments to be made by exhibitor
  • Stamping
  • Scrapbooking
  • Decoupage
  • Recycled article (must be clearly recycled)
  • Hand made jewellery – any medium
  • Sculpture – any medium