Texas's Premier Yarn, Fiber, Fabric and Farm Festival
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Texas's Premier Yarn, Fiber, Fabric and Farm Festival
Handspun skein contest
Handspun Skein Contest
Judging takes place at 5 pm on Saturday and results will be posted that evening on social media and announced Sunday morning.
CONTEST FORM - PRINT ONE FOR EACH ENTRY
SKEIN - SKEIN Entry1 (pdf)
DownloadHandspun Skein Competition
CHECK-IN: Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 & Saturday, 9:00 – 3:00
JUDGING: Saturday / 3:00 pm
CATEGORY:
A – Heritage Wool
B – Fine Wool
C – Camelid
D – Cellulose
E – Blended Fiber - Combination of 2 or more fibers
Classes
Ages as of January 1 of the current year.
WHEEL SPUN
- Youth - age 12 – 17
- Beginner: Over 18 years, less than 1 year experience
- Intermediate: Over 18 years. 1-2 years experience
- Experienced: Over 18 years, 3-4 years experience
- Advanced: Over 18 years, over 5 years experience
SPINDLE SPUN
- Drop Spindle: Under 1 year experience
- Drop Spindle: 1-2 years experience
- Drop Spindle: 3 or more years experience
CRITERIA
Skeins will be judged on a point system.
POINTS are based on the following:
- Fiber Preparation/Cleanliness
- Spinning Technique
- Skill (Difficulty)
- Finishing
- Appropriateness for intended use
- Sample swatch included
Entries open to public viewing during registration, during check-in hours and at completion of judging until 6:00 pm Saturday. All entries must be picked up between 9:00 – 2:00 on Sunday.
ENTRY FEE, RULES & INSTRUCTIONS
ENTRY FEE, RULES & INSTRUCTIONS
$2.00 per skein entry fee. Use downloadable PDF form. Entries must be filled out completely or the entry will be disqualified. Judge and/or superintendent reserve the right to give awards to quality skeins only, move skeins to appropriate categories, split, close or combine classes. Mail-in entries to Texas Fleece & Fiber, Inc., 200 Lakeview Dr., Lake City, TX 78368.
Make checks payable to Texas Fleece & Fiber, Inc.
- All work must be that of the Entrant.
- Skeins must be TWO or more ounces in weight (attached swatch can be added to weight).
- Presentation: Skeins must be wound on a niddy-noddy.
- All entries must be gently figure-eight tied in four places. Do not twist into a tight skein but leave hanging loosely.
- ALL skeins MUST have a 3”x3”, no larger than 4”x4” swatch attached to the skein. Swatches can be Crochet, Knit, Woven, or other method showing the yarn in a finished example. Points will be deducted for skeins not having the required swatch.
- Texas Fleece and Fiber Festival assumes no liability for lost, stolen, or damaged entries.
- Questions: Email Abigail Carter @ carter.abigail1993@gmail.com
AWARDS
- Ribbon awarded to 1st place in all categories/classes.
- Monetary award to 1st place in all categories/classes.
- All 1st place monetary award winners will be combined for a single Best in Show Award
First Place - $10.00 plus fiber to spin
Best in Show - $25.00 plus fiber to spin
Texas Fleece and Fiber Festival
Texas Fleece & Fiber, Inc. is a Non-profit 501(c)3 Organization