Needlework 2025

Chief Steward:

Cheryl Kempton

'My Family Tradition at the Tenterfield Show is being amazed at what talented Tenterfield community members we have"

0408 717 838

Steward:

Fran Bulmer

Entry Fee:

$1.00 per entry

Under 16 years Free

Prize Money:

1st: $10.00

2nd: $5.00

Unless otherwise stated

Cash or product

Conditions of Entry

1. All exhibits can be delivered to the Reid Pavilion from 2pm – 5pm Wednesday 5th February, 2025 and 8.00am to 11am on Thursday 6th February. Exhibits can be collected at the Reid Pavilion on Sunday 9th February, 2025 from 8.30am -10.30am.

2. Entries must be on form provided.

3. Work must be clean and presentable.

4. All entries must not be more than 2 years old.

5. Prizes awarded at judge’s discretion.

6. All work to be bona-fide work of exhibitor.

7. If more than 3 items are entered in a non-listed class a new class will be made at the Judge’s discretion.

FEATURE SECTION

Wool Article / Garment

STATE COMPETITION

Competition to be conducted at Society, Group & State Level

THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WOOL ARTICLES AND/OR GARMENTS

Conditions:

1. For the purpose of this competition the following definitions apply:

a) Garment: an item that can be worn e.g. dress, jacket, scarf, hat

b) Article: a utility item that is not worn but can be used in the home e.g. blanket; with an outfit eg. bag; for amusement eg. toy; as a decoration eg. picture etc.

c) Three Different Types: the 3 items in an entry must differ from each other in terms of their construction technique and/or their purpose eg. a knitted jumper, blanket and tea cosy OR eg. a knitted tea cosy, a crocheted tea cosy or a felted tea cosy OR eg. a knitted jumper, a knitted blanket and a crocheted blanket.

2. The whole article and/or garment must be constructed of, and contain a minimum of, 80% wool.

3. Exhibits (articles/garments) may be knitted, crocheted, sewn, felted etc and must be hand crafted (use of sewing machine is permitted).

4. A sample of the yarn, fabric or fibre with label must be attached to each item making up the exhibit. If a label is not available as a hand spun/felted, a handwritten label with relevant details and sample will suffice.

5. An exhibit in this competition may consist of the work of one individual or a group of individuals, or an organization.

6. All three article/garments must have been completed within the 12 months prior to the local show and made by the exhibitor/s.

7. An exhibit having won at a local show may be exhibited (the same three article/garments) at the Group Final. The winning exhibit at the Group Final is then eligible to compete in the State Final.

8. An exhibit is only eligible to represent one Society at Group level and one Group at State level.

9. An exhibit (article/garment) that has previously competed at Group level is not eligible to compete again.

10. If this class is not scheduled or attracts no entries at a local show, the Chief Pavilion Stewart in consultation with the appropriate JH Reid Pavilion Section Judges, may select three suitable individual exhibits and, with the exhibitors permission, enter them in the Group judging as an exhibit representing the particular Society concerned.

11. It is the responsibility of the Group Secretary and winner to co-ordinate the transfer of the winning entry to the ASC Office in Sydney for the State judging ASC-NSW Rules as @ 22.8.16

Sections

N1. Piece of Counted Thread work

N2. Item featuring Shibori, or boro stitching.

Prize donated by Heather Alexander

N3. Creative needlework

Prize donated by Sue Jurd

N4. Christmas or Easter decoration – Needlework Item

N5. Article of Needlework – by person over 70yrs

Donated by Cheryl Kempton

N6. Creative Bag

N7. Item of Patchwork featuring Machine Quilting – not commercially quilted

N8. Item of Hand Quilting

N9. Item of Applique stitched by hand.

N10. Item of Patchwork – pin cushion

N11. Item of Patchwork - Quilted - Large (more than 125cm x 125cm)

N12. Item of Patchwork - Quilted - Small (less than 125cm x 125cm)

N13. Patchwork / Applique / Needlework / Wall Hanging

N14. Any other article not listed.

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR

Ribbon

CHAMPION PIECE OF NEEDLEWORK

Ribbon

DRESSMAKING

N15. Upcycled or Vintage inspired garment.

N16. Adult Garment

N17. Child’s Garment

N18. Piece of Creative Clothing

N19. Garment made from Wool or Wool blend.

N20. Any other garment not listed.

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN DRESSMAKING

Ribbon

CHAMPION GARMENT

Ribbon

NOVICE SECTION

(For exhibitors who have not won a First Prize at the Tenterfield Show)

N21. Garment made from Woven or Stretch Fabric

N22. Knitted or Crochet article.

N23. Patchwork / Applique item – Large (more than 125cm)

N24. Patchwork / Applique item – Small (less than 125cm)

N25. Bag - Any Method

N26. Any other article not listed.

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN NOVICE SECTION

Ribbon

CHAMPION GARMENT OR ARTICLE

Ribbon

KNITTING

N27. Babies set

N28. Baby or Child’s garment or article

N29. Baby Booties or Shoes

N30. Socks, Scarf, Beanie or Hat

N31. Adult Garment

N32. Garment using 100% Wool

N33. Knitted Rug

N34. Piece of creative knitting

N35. Article of knitting by person over 70yrs

N36. Any other article not listed

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR

Ribbon & Trophy

Donated by F Bulmer

CHAMPION PIECE OF KNITTING Ribbon

CROCHET

N37. Babies’ set

N38. Baby or Child’s garment or article

N39. Crochet Article - small

N40. Crochet Article - large (more than 50cm diameter)

N41. Article with Crochet edges

N42. Socks, Scarf, Beanie or Hat

N43. Article of Crochet - by person over 70yrs

N44. Crochet Rug

N45. Piece of creative crochet

N46. Any other article not listed

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR Ribbon

CHAMPION PIECE OF CROCHET Ribbon

Prize Money:

1st: $2.00

2nd: $1.00

Cash or Prize

Junior Section

16 years and under

N47. Garment

N48. Decorated Cushion

N49. Creative Bag

N50. Knitted or Crocheted article

N51. Any other article not listed

N52. Creative Bunting

12 years and under

N53. Garment

N54. Decorated Cushion

N55. Creative Bag

N56. Knitted or Crocheted article

N57. Any other article not listed

N58. Creative Bunting

8 years and under

N59. Garment

N60. Decorated Cushion

N61. Creative Bag

N62. Knitted or Crocheted article

N63. Any other article not listed

N64. Creative Bunting

1st Prize $10

2nd Prize $5

JUNIOR CHAMPION – Ribbon and Prize

MOST SUCCESSFUL 16 YRS & UNDER - Ribbon

MOST SUCCESSFUL 12 YRS & UNDER – Ribbon

MOST SUCCESSFUL 8 YRS & UNDER – Ribbon