Lambtown USA's 11th Annual Skein and Textile Competition

Fiber Arts and Skein Competition

October 1, 2011

Judging starts at 1:30 p.m.


JUDGE: Marlie de Swart of Black Mountain Weavers

Click here to print a Skeins and Garments Competition entry form.
Click here to see results of the 2010 Skeins and Garments Competition at Lambtown, USA

Awards

Best in Show: Special Award

Best Item or skein made from 100% Jacob wool: $15.00 gift certificate donated by Robin Lynde, Meridian Jacobs.
Best Item or skein made from 100% Cormo wool: $25.00 gift certificate donated by Sue Reuser, Cormo Sheep and Wool.
Best Division D item: $25.00 gift certificate form Dana Foss, Royal Fibers.

1st-$5, 2nd-$3, 3rd-$1 in each division

Entry Fee: $2 per item before Aug 1, 2011 and $5 thereafter.

Rules for 2011
1. All yarn use in Divisions A, B, C and D must be handspun.
2. All entries must have been spun, knit, woven, crocheted or otherwise constructed by the exhibitor within the last year. Each class has a limit of two items per exhibitor.
3. Entry deadline (in OUR mailbox) is September 15, 2011 and late entries will not be accepted.
4. Items will be accepted Saturday October 1, 2011 between 7am and 9am. Late submissions will not be accepted. Items will be released at 5 pm. Items removed early will forfeit prizes and premiums.
5. All entries must include an entry tag attached to the entry with the Division, Class and content on the outside, and folded with Entrant's name and address inside. This makes organization and item identification easier on all of us.
6. Mailed articles should be sent to Dana Foss, S&G Competition, P.O.Box 995, Dixon, CA 95620. They must be received no later than September 15, 2011 and include the entry fee. Articles will not be returned by mail. Entries that are not claimed by 5 p.m. October 1, 2011 will become property of Lambtown, USA.
7. Judging will start at 10 am. The judge may reclassify entries to the appropriate class prior to judging. Judges’ decisions are final. All entries will be displayed uncovered but supervised during Festival hours. The Festival will make every effort to display and care for the entered pieces but assumes no responsibility for damage or loss.
Division A: Items Made of 100% Hand Spun Wool
Class
1. Handwoven
2. Hand knit (not felted)
3. Hand crocheted
4. Felted, any construction, or other technique

Division B: Items Made of Hand Spun Wool Blends
Class
5. Handwoven
6. Hand knit (not felted)
7. Hand crocheted
8. Felted, any construction, or other technique

Division C: Items Made of Other Hand Spun Fiber
Class
9. Handwoven
10. Hand knit (not felted)
11. Hand crocheted
12. Felted, any construction, or other technique

Division D: Junior Competition
(Handwoven, knit, crocheted or felted)
Class
13. Age 8-12
14. Age 13-17

Division E: Items Made of 100% Commercially Spun Fiber
(Must be from animals owned by exhibitor)
Class
15. Handwoven
16. Hand knit (not felted)
17. Hand crocheted
18. Felted (any construction) or other technique

Division F: Items Made of 100% Natural Fiber
(Commercially, hand spun or both)
Class
19. Handwoven
20. Hand knit (not felted)
21. Hand crocheted
22. Felted (any construction) or other technique

Division G: Handspun Yarn, 100% Wool
Class
23. Singles
24. Two or more ply
25. Novelty

Division H: Handspun Yarn, 100% Cormo Wool
Class
26. Singles
27. Two or more ply
28. Novelty

Division I: Handspun Yarn, 100% Jacob Wool
Class
29. Singles
30. Two or more ply
31. Novelty

Division J: Handspun Yarn, 100% Camelid (Llama, Alpaca, Camel, Vicuna, Guanaco)
Class
32. Singles
33. Two or more ply
34. Novelty

Division K: Handspun Yarn, 100% Other Protein Fibers
(Mohair, Cashmere, Angora Rabbit, Domestic Dog, Silk, Other)
Class may be divided by species according to the number of entries
Class
35. Singles
36. Two or more ply
37. Novelty

Division L: Handspun Yarn, Wool Blends
(Indicate blend on entry form)
Class
38. Singles
39. Two or more ply
40. Novelty

Division M: Handspun Yarn from 100% Plant Fibers
(Cotton, Soy Silk, Bamboo, Rayon, etc.)
Class
41. Singles
42. Two or more ply
43. Novelty

Division N: Handspun Novelty Yarn
(any fiber or combination)
Class
44. Plied (May use a a binder thread)

Division EE: Handspun items made by more than one person
This class is for items made of handspun yarn, knit, crocheted or woven by two or more people.
Include the type of project, fiber and construction method as well and the names of the participants.
This Division will not be eligible for Best in Show but is a great way show off a collaborative project.

Click here to print a Skeins and Garments Competition entry form.
Click here to print a Skeins and Garments Rules and Regulations.
After completing the above application, please also print it out, enclose an entry fee of $2.00 per entry, and mail to: Lambtown Skeins and Textiles Competition c/o Dana Foss, P. O. Box 995, Dixon, CA 95620. Please note that no refunds will be given due to inclement weather.

Please make all checks payable to: Lambtown USA Festival

Upon acceptance of your application, you will receive an official notification, with directions and the time you will need to load in.

To enter, applications must be in by no later than September 10, 2011.

If you have any questions please contact Dana Foss the Lambtown Skeins and Textiles Competition Chairperson at 707 678-73867 or at dcarpio@lambtown.com

Affordable accommodations are available for RVs or motels.

For more information or vendor applications, call Dana Foss at 707-678-7386 or
e-mail: dcarpio@lambtown.com or