Section 18: Spinning, Weaving & Felting

The full schedule for Section 18, as printed in the 2027 program. For how to enter and closing dates, see How to enter.

CHAMPION RIBBON FOR THE MOST OUTSTANDING

CROCHET & KNITTING EXHIBIT – $20 + ribbon, sponsored by THE O’CONNELL FAMILY

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR CROCHET – $15 + ribbon, sponsored by THE O’CONNELL FAMILY

STEWARDS: Cheryl Fletcher and Wendy Kellett Entry forms to Show Office by 5pm Monday of the Show week.

Exhibits to be at Pavilion 5-7pm on Tuesday of the Show week or 8-9.30am Wednesday of the Show week.

The exhibit needs to show an evenness in stitching and tension.

Work to be completed in the last 24 months.

Knots or loose ends should not be seen in work.

Seams need to be neat. Sample of fibres and yarn to be attached to each exhibit.

Prizes 1st $10, 2nd $5 (unless otherwise stated)

Limit 2 exhibits per class per exhibitor.

Collect your exhibit 9 -10.30am on Sunday morning unless arranged with the Stewards.

Sponsored by: THE BERRY SPINNERS & WEAVERS INC OPEN CLASSES

Class 1801 Own hand spun yarn wool, one skein, min 50g. Attach fibre sample
Class 1802 Own hand spun yarn in any fibre, including blends, one skein 50g. Attach fibre sample
Class 1803 Own hand spun art yarn, one skein, min 50g. Attach fibre sample
Class 1804 Own hand spindle spun, one skein, min 50g. Attach fibre sample
Class 1805 Own hand spun garment, knitted or crocheted. Attach fibre sample
Class 1806 Shawl, wrap, poncho, knitted or crocheted, in own hand spun yarn. Attach fibre sample
Class 1807 Accessory knitted or crocheted, ie hat, scarf, socks, gloves or bag in own hand spun yarn. Attach fibre sample
Class 1808 Own hand spun article, blanket, rug, throw, knitted or crocheted. Attach fibre sample

Classes 1801 to 1808 – $25 + ribbon, sponsored by THE BERRY SPINNERS & WEAVERS

Class 1809 Woven garment, in hand spun and/or commercial yarn
Class 1810 Woven shawl, wrap, poncho, in hand spun and/or commercial yarn
Class 1811 Woven accessory, bag, hat, scarf, in hand spun and/ or commercial yarn
Class 1812 Woven article, rug, napery, yardage in hand spun and/or commercial yarn
Class 1813 Woven wall hanging or tapestry in hand spun and/ or commercial yarn
Class 1814 Any item of own hand spun and own hand woven, 70% natural fibres (sample of fibres & yarn to be supplied)

Classes 1809 to 1814 – $25 + ribbon, sponsored by THE BERRY SPINNERS & WEAVERS

Class 1815 Hand felted accessory, hat, scarf, bag, or slippers, minimum 70% natural fibres
Class 1816 Nuno felt garment or article, minimum 70% natural fibres
Class 1817 Hand felted article, minimum 70% natural fibres
Class 1818 Hand felted wall hanging min 70% natural fibres

Classes 1815 – 1818 – $25 + ribbon, sponsored by THE BERRY

Class 1819 Novice hand spinner, any article/skein (must have commenced the craft within 2 years)
Class 1820 Novice weaver, any article (must have commenced the craft within 2 years)
Class 1821 Novice felt maker, any article (must have commenced the craft within 2 years), hand felt

MOST SUCCESSFUL SPINNING WEAVING & FELTING

EXHIBITOR – $25 + ribbon, sponsored by THE BERRY