JUDGE: Connie Delaney

OBJECT: To demonstrate the processes necessary to create a garment from a raw fleece to a finished garment. Thus, to prepare the fleece, spin and weave it into a shawl (Open division) or scarf (Junior division) in a four and a half (4.5) hour time limit. Entries will also be taken for Knitted shawls. If you would like to compete as a knitting team, please contact Dana Foss for special rules.

FLEECE: The wool for the competion is black RomneyXBlack Welsh Mountain cross lamb; both the warp and the weft. The warp wool is sent to the teams 3 - 4 weeks prior to the festival, in order that it may be washed and dyed. There will be no other preparation until the start of the contest. The weft wool will arrive on the day of the competition, on the sheep, who will have been washed the day prior to the festival, and then dyed with Kool-aid to the colors selected by each team. The rainbow sheep will be shorn during the first half hour of the competition. Wool will then be prepared for spinning during the contest by flicking, handcarding, or combing. Other fiber (up to 25% of the total weight) may be added during the contest.

SPINNING EQUIPMENT: Team members may use flickers, hand cards, or wool combs, or one manually driven drum carder for fiber preparation during the contest. Spinning will be on manual spinning wheels.

WEAVING EQUIPMENT: Shawl will be woven on a manually operated loom using up to 8 shafts. Loom will be warped prior to the contest, but no heading woven.

SHAWL: Warp will be of the handspun yarn and must be at least 75% wool. Sett is to be determined by each team. Weft is to be spun and plied by team members during the contest. Finished pieces should be a minimum of 21" by 72" (shawl) or 9" by 72" (scarf), excluding fringe. The design is to be the choice of the team. The shawl or scarf may be auctioned off after the competition, with proceeds being split between the Lambtown Committee and the team, if the team so desires.

TEAMS: Teams may have up to 6 members; 1 weaver, 3 spinners, 1 plyer, and 1 "gofer". Team members may change tasks during the competition, but will keep the same number of jobs at all times. All team members can help with fiber preparation and tying fringe at any time. Consider defining the "gofer" role as the team member who answers questions and interacts with the public so that the other members can concentrate on their tasks. Keep in mind that Lambtown's primary purpose is to educate the public and promote appreciation of wool and our crafts. (This might be included in Team Spirit.)

JUDGING: Points will be awarded for spinning, weaving (technical ), pattern design, overall quality, team identification/display, and speed. The judge's decision will be final.

PRIZES: Ribbons will be awarded and each team will receive a fleece. Prize baskets will be awarded through third place .

AUCTION: Finished shawls will be auctioned off after the competition, and proceeds of each sale provided to the team who created that shawl. Team members or any member of the public may bid on the shawls.

Fiber has been provided by Jean Franklin, from Spin-Web

Competitions and Classes start at 9:00 a.m.

Official Application And Agreement

Hold Harmless Agreement

I have read and agree to observe the 2007 Lambtown, USA Festival Rules And Regulations as stated in this application. I do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Dixon, the Dixon Lambtown USA Festival, and their respective officers , agents, underwriters, individually and/or collectively from all fines, penalties, liabilities, losses, claims, damages, and expenses including court costs and attorney fees incurred or suffered as a result of or relating to my participation in the event known as the "2007 Dixon Lambtown, USA Festival, a celebration of the Lamb industry in Dixon" on July 28th, 2007 at the Dixon's Hall Memorial Park.

Authorized Signature:(________________________)

Date:(_______________)

After completing the above portion of this application, please also print it out, enclose a $30.00 entry fee and mail to: Lambtown Sheep-to-Shawl c/o Dana Foss, 350 West A Street, Dixon CA 95620. Please note that no refunds will be given due to inclement weather.

Please make all checks payable to: Lambtown USA Festival

In designing the competition area or booth(10' x 20'), please try to keep actual spinning and weaving equipment as far as possible from the outside perimeters of the area, for the safety of participants, the public and the equipment.

Upon acceptance of your application, you will receive an official notification, with your set-up area assigned, and the time you will need to load in.

To enter, applications must be in by no later than July 14, 2007.

If you have any questions please contact Nancy Jane Campbell the Lambtown Sheep-to-shawl Chairperson at (530)888-6074, or contact us by email at: toocoolcampbell@yahoo.com
Mail requests to: Nancy Jane Campbell, P.O.Box 632, Cool, CA 95614-0632

	Wool Show and Entry Form (.doc)		Sheep To Shawl
	Fiber Application (.doc)		Wool Judging For Beginners
	Entry Form (.doc)		Fiber Booth App. (.wpd)
	Fiber Booth Rules (.wpd)		Class Descriptions