Needlework 2025
Section 9
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