SECTION L: HANDICRAFTS (OPEN)

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Steward:  Helen Symes

Entries close 5:00pm, Wednesday 5 October 2011

Entry Fee:  $1 unless otherwise stated

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

 

 Enquiries – 02 6953 2193 or mobile 0419 430 549

 

PLEASE NOTE: the Pavilion will close at 3:00pm on Saturday and will reopen at 4:00. Exhibits may be removed after 4:00pm

-       Each exhibit must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor

-       All exhibits must be at the Secretary’s Office at the Showground by 5:00pm on Wednesday 5 October

-       Exhibitors must reside within 200km Leeton Post Office

-       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 articles or 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)

-       Read Wilma’s Hints and Tips for helpful information on entering items in a Show.

-       No late entries can be accepted

-       No exhibit may be removed without the permission of the Stewards

 

Children’s Handicraft in Section Q.

Children and Students also very welcome to enter Open Section

 

 Class

 

 Hand Knitting 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 – any ply
6. Crochet Baby Set or Layette – 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 or Layette
12. Knitted Baby Dress – any ply
13. Two pairs Baby Bootees in knitting and/or crochet
14. Any hand knitted article or garment for baby other than those already listed
15. Any hand knitted garment for child other than those already listed
16. Crochet Edge Handkerchief with or without crochet corner
17. Crochet article in Cotton No 40 or finer – fabric centre allowed
18. Crochet article in Cotton coarser than No 40 – fabric centre allowed
19. Crochet Edge on towel eg hand, bath, face cloth, tea towel
20. Knitted Edge on towel eg hand, bath, face cloth, tea towel
21. Crochet or hand knitted tab or button top hand towel
22. Any other article in hand knitting – any ply, any medium
23. Hand knitted toy – any ply, any medium
24. Pair Ladies or Men’s hand knitted socks
25. One (1) Knitted/Crochet Tea Cosy  - any medium
26. Any other article in crochet – any ply, any type of fibre
27. Article or garment knitted in novelty fibre, eg Boucle, Feathers, Ostrich, Faux Fur, etc (label to be attached to entry)
28. Any hand knitted or crochet article – combination of techniques and/or fibres eg knitting and crochet, wool and Feathers, etc
    
    
    
    
    
    Group Projects
    Knitting for special groups in the community
    
    Notes:
    - No entry fee for this class.
    - By entering  Class 29 you agree that your squares will be donated to Leeton Library Knitters’ Group at the close of the 2011 Leeton Show, to be made up into rugs for “Wrap with Love”
    
    
29. Knit a square in 8 ply wool on No 4 needles, by either: 1) casting on 50-55 stitches and knitting each row in garter (plain) stitch; or 2) casting on 3 stitches and increase in 1st stitch of every row until side measures 25cm, then decreasing at beginning of every row until 3 stitches left, cast off.
    
    Pattern available from www.leetonshowsociety.org.au or sending a self addressed envelope to
    Show Secretary, PO Box 421, Leeton, NSW, 2705.

 

Machine Sewing

30. Adult or teen garment or set - hand finishing allowed
31. Any garment or set in stretch sewing
32. Childs or Baby garment or set - hand finishing allowed
33. Any fabric article intended for bedroom use - hand finishing allowed
34. Any fabric article intended for kitchen use - hand finishing allowed
35. Fabric handbag or tote bag - embellishments and embroidery allowed
36. Any other article in machine sewing - hand finishing allowed
    
    Heirloom Sewing and Smocking
37. Article Machine Heirloom Sewing – embroidery and hand finishing allowed
38. Garment in Machine Heirloom Sewing – embroidery and hand finishing allowed
39. Article or Garment in Traditional Smocking
40. Article or Garment in Picture Smocking
41. Article or Garment using any other smocking technique
    
    
    Embroidery
42. Piece of embroidery or set – machine spoke stitching allowed
43. Naïve stitchery – may include other techniques eg patchwork, bead, buttons etc
44. Ribbon Embroidery
45. Candle Wicking
46. Wool Embroidery
47. Crewel Embroidery
48. Stump Work
49. Embroidered Bear or Animal – any fabric or technique
50. Any article with Christmas theme – any embroidery technique
51. Fancy cushion – may include combination of techniques and mediums
52. Cross Stitch using a stamped design
53. Cross Stitch – back stitch allowed
54. Cross Stitch (design size 30 cm x 30 cm or larger) embellishments and backstitching allowed
55. Cross Stitch (design size 29 cm x 29 cm or smaller) embellishments and backstitching allowed
56. Cross Stitch on Linen – backstitching and embellishments allowed
57. Cross Stitch design suitable for nursery
58. Red or Black Work Embroidery
59. Any other counted thread embroidery – mounted
60. Any other counted thread embroidery – unmounted
61. Long Stitch
62. Tapestry in Wool – petit point allowed
63. Tapestry in Cotton or Silk – petit point allowed
64. Creative Tapestry – beads, knots and embellishments allowed
65. Any other article in canvas work other than framed items
    
    Patchwork, Appliqué and Quilting
    Notes:
    - Items may include a combination of techniques however the majority (80% not including the backing) of the article must be the type of the class description (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.
    - If you are unfamiliar with a particular patchwork techniques contact your local patchwork shop for information.
    
    
66. Article in Foundation Patchwork other than Crazy Patchwork
67. Article in Crazy Patchwork – any technique including foundation
68. Patchwork article 50 cm x 50 cm or less
69. Patchwork article 51 cm x 51 cm or greater
70. Patchwork carry or tote bag
71. Appliqué article 50 cm x 50 cm or less using any appliqué technique other than fusible webbing
72. Appliqué article 51 cm x 51 cm or greater using any appliqué technique other than fusible webbing
73. Appliqué article using fusible webbing
74. Article or garment with hand quilting
75. Article or garment with machine quilting
76. Article or garment with Trapunto, French or Shadow quilting
77. Article in cut fabric technique patchwork
78. 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.
79. Any patchwork or appliqué article with a Christmas theme
80. Patchwork quilt suitable for a child or baby
81. Any patchwork or appliqué article with the Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer theme – any medium or technique.
    
    

Dolls and Toys
(Also see Porcelain Dolls Class 130-138)
Notes:
- All items other than decorative items or embellishments must be made by the exhibitor unless otherwise stated.
- 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 made of soft materials such as fabric and wool, fur or other fibres. 
- Toys are items designed to be played with, not decorative items.

82. Soft Toy (other than bears) any medium or technique – not to exceed 40 cm in any direction
83. Soft Toy (other than bears) any medium or technique – greater than 40 cm in any direction.
84. Dressed Doll – knitted or crochet garments – any medium – purchased doll allowed
85. Dressed Doll – beaded garments – purchased doll allowed
86. Dressed Doll – any medium other than knitting, crochet or beading – purchased doll allowed
87. Dressed Fashion Doll – 11 to 16 inch purchased doll allowed eg Barbie, Cindy, Bratz, etc - clothes to be hand made
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
     Notes:
     - Show us how innovative you can be by recycling articles that otherwise would be discarded.  Make our environment more enjoyable by recycling as well as making something beautiful or useful.
102. Item using recycled yarn (wool, cotton, etc) – 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 as recycled in the item
104. Article using recycled wool fabric – sample of original material/garment to be included with entry
105. Article using any recycled timber/wood – sample of original material to be included with entry unless clearly obvious as recycled in the item
106. Article using any recycled metal – sample of original material to be included with entry unless clearly obvious as recycled in the item
     
     Wood Work and Sculpture
107. Article in Woodwork no larger than 49 cm in any direction
108. Article in Woodwork greater than 50 cm in any direction
109. Woodwork Toys – no larger than 50 cm in any direction
110. Sculpture in Metal
111. Sculpture in Wood
112. Sculpture using any medium other than metal or wood
     
     
     
113. Jewellery
     Notes:
     - Please contact your local craft shop for details on the types of jewellery work.
     
     
114. Article of Jewellery in Wire Work
115. Article of Jewellery using Tigertail
116. Article of Jewellery using I-pins/head-pins
117. Any other article of Jewellery using technique not previously mentioned
     
     Cards, Paper Tole, Quilling
     Notes:
     - Exhibit tickets must be securely attached to cards
     (exhibit tickets attached with paper clips will not be accepted)
118. Greeting Card for Christmas Season - any technique
119. Greeting Card for Birthday - any technique
120. Article in Paper Tole
121. Article in Calligraphy
     
     Scrap booking
     Notes:
     - Double pages must be attached together securely
     - Exhibit ticket must be securely attached to entry (paper clips not accepted)
     - Pages must be covered in plastic sleeve for mounting purposes and protection of your article
     
     
122. Scrap booking single page – Traditional technique (only paper)
123. Scrap booking single page  – Innovative technique – any embellishments allowed
124. Scrap booking – Double page layout – any technique and any embellishment allowed
125. Off the Page Scrap booking –any three dimensional article using scrap booking techniques and embellishments eg boxes, containers, tins, book covers, etc
     
     Folk Art, China Painting and Glass Painting
     Notes:
     -Traditional Folk Art includes the comma stroke as a key design element
     - Decorative painting is any method or type of painting other than Traditional
126. Traditional Folk Art based on Stroke Work
127. Decorative Painting
128. China Painting – any subject on any object eg plate, cup, etc
129. Glass Painting – any subject on any object eg plate, bottle, drinking glass, etc
     
     Porcelain Dolls
     Notes:
     - All items other than decorative items or embellishments must be made by the exhibitor (excluding pouring and firing) unless otherwise stated
     - Reproduction Dolls are a duplication of an original pre 1940s doll
     - Props or decorative items may be used and must be securely attached to the exhibit
130. Reproduction Baby or Toddler Doll
131. Reproduction Child Doll
132. Reproduction Teen/Adult Doll
133. Modern Baby/Toddler Doll
134. Modern Child Doll
135. Modern Teen/Adult Doll
136. Fantasy Doll
137. Article made using a Half Doll – may also include ‘Legs’
138. Any other Doll, eg, Porcelain/Wood, Porcelain/Composition
     
     
     
     
     Miscellaneous
139. Three coathangers – three distinct techniques and/or mediums
140. Three articles for the Kitchen – distinct techniques and/or mediums
141. Any article made using fabric other than those already mentioned
142. Three Christmas decorations – three distinct mediums
143. Paper Collage – using only paper materials
144. Mixed Collage – any combination of mediums eg fabric and paper, etc
145. Hand-woven article – any medium or technique
146. Any other article not previously mentioned
     
     Millinery
147. Fascinator (small piece under 15cm) - Open
148. Spring race piece - hat (decorated)

148.                  Spring race piece - “hatinator” (15cm and above)

Wool Article/Garment State Competition

149.             Three different types of Wool Article and or Garments

Conditions
The following definitions apply for the purpose of this competition:
* 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; or 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 an 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
* FOR GROUP FINALS
* PLEASE NOTE: ATTACH YOUR NAME , SHOW SOCIETY AND DETAILS SEPARATELY -  ALONG WITH THE FIBRE DETAIL TO EACH GARMENT WITH A SAFETY PIN. The stewards will remove the name and replace them with a number for judging. The names will be replaced at completion of judging for display and return to exhibitor/s. Failure to do so may mean the item/s (show society) may be ineligible.

Handicraft Group Displays

Entries Close: 5:00pm Wednesday 5 October
Entry Fee:  $5.00
Items must be ready for judging in the Arts & Crafts Pavilion by 10:00am Thursday 6 October

- Judging includes points for best presentation (display) of judged items following judging of individual items.

- 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 for inclusion in judging for the Most Outstanding Article in Show

- 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 including school students.

150. 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 Appliqué (including broderie perse)

-       Machine Appliqué

-       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

-       Candle wicking

-       Handmade lace, excluding crochet

-       Lace made from commercial tape

-       Article made using Eyelet lace

-       Bear/Animal – handmade – any medium

-       Doll – any medium – doll and garments to be made by exhibitor

-       Handmade Greeting Card – any technique/medium

-       Scrap booking

-       Decoupage

-       Recycled article (must be obviously recycled include sample of material that has been recycled)

-       Hand made jewellery – any medium

-       China Painting – any medium

-       Sculpture – any medium

-       Any other article not previously mentioned (maximum 3 distinct mediums may be submitted)