DEPARTMENT U - WOOL SHOW

Superintendent – Marcia Ford

Phone – 734-8399
Assisted by Whatcom Weavers Guild and Spindrifters

 

OPEN (4-H & FFA MAY ENTER AND WILL BE JUDGED DANISH SYSTEM)

  1. All entries are to be the work of the exhibitor. Superintendent has the right to accept or refuse any entry.

  2. Entries can be placed on-line through August 7th. All entries will be accepted between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday before the Fair.

  3. Exhibits will be released Saturday from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  4. No entry fees will be required and no free admission will be issued.

  5. Any wool item completed since August 2006 and not previously shown at the Northwest WA Fair is eligible. No kit items. All articles entered must be handcrafted - acceptable methods are weaving, knitting, crochet, felt, and other fiber processes.

  6. Natural fiber yarn other than wool may be used, if suitable and appropriate for the project (e.g. Mohair).

  7. All entries will be Judged and Exhibited. Emphasis will be on quality, originality, design, intended functions, and in the case of garments-drape and wearability.

  8. Hand woven fabric should have selvage available and identify the intended use.

  9. Include hanger or other suitable method of displaying with your entry.

10. One entry per lot.

DIVISION 1 - JUNIORS (12 AND UNDER)
 
DIVISION 2 - INTERMEDIATE (13 THROUGH 18)
 

DIVISION 3 - ADULT (OVER 18)

 

CLASS A - FLEECE

DO NOT TIE FLEECE. ROLL FLEECE AND PLACE IN LARGE CLEAR PLASTIC BAG.

MUST BE SHORN DURING CURRENT SHEARING SEASON

PREMIUMS:   6.00   5.00   4.00

LOT NUMBER

1. Fine

2. Medium

3. Long

4. Alpaca

5. Mohair

6. Other, please specify animal species

 

CLASS B – Handspun (natural colors or hand dyed)

PREMIUMS: 6.00   5.00   4.00

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

1. Sweater, man

  7. Blanket or afghan

2. Sweater, woman

  8. Rug

3. Sweater, child

  9. Shawl, poncho, ruana

4. Sweater set, baby

10. Tapestry, large

5. Vest, men's

11. Jacket or coat

6. Vest, woman's, sleeveless top or skirt

12. Miscellaneous

 

 

 

PREMIUMS: 4.00   2.50   1.50

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

13. Hat, man

23. Gloves or mittens, child

14. Hat, woman

24. Slippers or socks

15. Hat, child

25. Miscellaneous, child

16. Hat, baby

26. Miscellaneous, baby

17. Hat and scarf, man

27. Fashion accessories

18. Hat and scarf, woman

28. Table linens

19. Hat and scarf, child

29. Pillow

20. Scarf

30. Purse

21. Gloves or mittens, man

31. Tapestry or wall hanging, small

22. Gloves or mittens, woman

32. Doll, doll clothes

 

 

 

CLASS C - COMMERCIAL SPUN (ANIMAL FIBER)

PREMIUMS:   6.00   5.00   4.00

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

1. Sweater, man

  7. Blanket or afghan

2. Sweater, woman

  8. Rug

3. Sweater, child

  9. Shawl, poncho, ruana

4. Sweater set, baby

10. Tapestry, large

5. Vest, men's

11. Jacket or coat

6. Vest, woman's, sleeveless top or skirt

12. Miscellaneous

 

 

 

PREMIUMS:   4.00   2.50   1.50

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

13. Hat, man

23. Gloves or mittens, child

14. Hat, woman

24. Slippers or socks

15. Hat, child

25. Miscellaneous, child

16. Hat, baby

26. Miscellaneous, baby

17. Hat and scarf, man

27. Fashion accessories

18. Hat and scarf, woman

28. Table linens

19. Hat and scarf, child

29. Pillow

20. Scarf

30. Purse

21. Gloves or mittens, man

31. Tapestry or wall hanging, small

22. Gloves or mittens, woman

32. Doll, doll clothes

 

 

CLASS D - HANDSPUN YARNS

MUST include a 35 yard skein with label attached including fiber content and intended use. It is suggested to attach a 3"x3" sample (crochet, knitted or woven). Please mark item if llama or alpaca.

 

PREMIUMS:   2.50   2.00   1.50

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

1. Single ply – fine

  8. 3 or 4 ply specialties - Knitting or Weaving

2. Single ply – medium

  9. Novelties - fine

3. Single ply - heavy

10. Novelties - medium

4. Two or three ply - fine

11. Novelties - heavy

5. Two or three ply - medium

12. Novelties - spun for a special project

6. Two or three ply - heavy

13. Exotic

7. 3 or 4 ply specialties - Crewel or Needlepoint

14. Natural dye lot

 

 

CLASS E - WOOL EQUIPMENT (HANDMADE)

PREMIUMS:   4.00   3.00   2.50

LOT NUMBER

1. Large article

 

PREMIUMS:   2.50   2.00   1.50

LOT NUMBER

2. Small article

 

CLASS F - ART PROJECTS (INCORPORATING WOOL)

PREMIUMS:   4.00   3.00   2.50

LOT NUMBER

1. Large article, over 18" x 24" or equivalent of

 

PREMIUMS:  2.50   2.00   1.50

LOT NUMBER

2. Small article, under 18" x 24" or equivalent of

 

CLASS G - FELTED FROM FLEECE
CLASS H - FELTED FROM YARN

PREMIUMS:   4.00   3.00   2.50

LOT NUMBER

  1. Jacket

  2. Rug

  3. Vest

  4. Three dimensional over 15"

  5. Miscellaneous, large

 

PREMIUMS:   2.50   2.00   1.50

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

  6. Scarves

12. Purse

  7. Footwear

13. Toy animals, dolls

  8. Hat

14. Three dimension,  under 15”

  9. Home décor - table runner, etc

15. Miscellaneous, small

10. Jewelry

 

11. Mittens

 

 

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