Spinning, Dyeing & Weaving

SPINNING, DYEING & WEAVING

Class 74. 

The Sock Challenge

Class 62. 

Any hand spun skein

Class 63.

Any hand spun garment or article

Class 64.

Any hand dyed item

Class 65.

Any hand woven item

Class 66.

Senior over 65 years - Any hand spun, dyed or woven item that meet the same criteria from the above classes

Class 66.

Student 18 years and under - Any hand spun, dyed or woven item that meet the same criteria from the above classes

Champion Spinning, Dyeing & Weaving Exhibit

Reserve Champion Spinning, Dyeing & Weaving Exhibit

Exhibitors are encouraged to submit any information, which may be of value to the judging or of interest to the public

Spinning

A staple of original fibre(s) (or sample of tops, sliver etc.) must be attached to all exhibits. Entries for all categories may use commercially combed or carded fibre. However, judging points for preparation (where applicable) will not be awarded to skeins using such commercially prepared fibre.
State intended purpose of yarn.
All classes are open to white, naturally coloured or dyed fibre.
Judging will be based on suitability of:
Fleece & yarn for end use;
Degree of twist in single & ply;
Spinning system employed (woollen or worsted)
Evenness of spin & ply;
Washing scouring & presentation;
Yarn to state purpose.
All classes are open to white, naturally coloured or dyed fibre.
Judging is based on
spinning;
choice of yarn for pattern use;
evenness of knit/crochet/any other method;
evenness & quality of make-up & finish of garment; &
presentation.
Article or garment must be made from yarn hand spun by exhibitor

Hand Spun Article

A staple of original fibre(s) (or sample of tops, sliver etc.) to be attached to all exhibits. Entries for all categories may use commercially combed or carded fibre. However, judging points for preparation (where applicable) will not be awarded to garmets or articles using such commercially prepared fibre.
All yarn to be hand spun.

Dyeing

Dyes used for each skein must be identified as follows:
Chemical dyes - by generic name and brand names - Natural dyes - by dyestuff and mordant.
Variations of a given hue will be accepted as a separate colour.
A sample of fibre should be attached to all entries.
All entries should include information as to purpose of dye project and any other relevant information to assist the judge and be of interest to the public.
Entries will be judged in particular on quality of dyeing and adherence to stated project, including suitability of yarn.
Quality of spinning will not be judged.