NEW THIS YEAR!!

Fiber Arts Competition

The Fiber Arts Show at the Breeders Showcase will be an opportunity to display your creative talents and promote the wonderful versatility of alpaca.

First thru third place ribbons will be awarded and all entries must be made from more than 50% alpaca fiber.

If you have any questions regarding this competiton or need more information, please contact:
Wini Labrecque
starweaverfarm@zoominternet.net
(724) 272-4285


RULES: Fiber Arts Competitions

1. All Entries, in all classes, must consist of 50% or more alpaca fiber.
2. All Fiber Arts items must be one-of-a kind crafted by the Exhibitor.
3. A maximum of (1) entry per division/category/class per Exhibitor.
4. Items must have been completed during the last year.
5. No substitutions
6. Each item must be accompanied by written description that includes fiber content, techniques, pattern designer, yarn used, etc. This description shall not exceed a 3x5 card and must not include identifying information. It will be included in the points for judging.
7. Judging:
   1) All items will be judged anonymously with points given for creativity, craftsmanship, hand-feel, visual appeal,
   appropriate use of fiber and technique, effectiveness, final
   finish, etc.
   2) 1st thru 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each division/category/class.
   3) Classes may be combined if less than (3) entries per class are received.
   4) The Judge may change the category/class of an item at his/her discretion.
8. Entry fees:
   1) $10 per item of Fiber Arts Division I
   2) $20 per item of Fiber Arts Division II
9. Copy of the Entry Form and fees should be sent to:
   PAOBA-C/O Helen
   Helen Humphreys 997 Deer Creek Road, Gibsonia PA 15044
10. All items must be shipped in advance of the show to:
    Wini Labrecque
    PAOBA Entry
    112 Old Pike Lane
    Cabot, PA 16023
    Any delivery company is acceptable (i.e. UPS, FEDEX, US Postal Service) Items should be sent no later than May 6, 2005.
11. Items must be left on display at the Breeders Showcase until Sunday, May 22 at noon. Pickup is Sunday between 12 and 3 PM.
12. Those requiring items be returned by mail or freight must include PRE
    PAID return shipping fees and self addressed return label. UPS is
    preferred. Contact your local UPS store for prepay instructions.
13. Written authorization is required for someone other than the Exhibitor to pick up the item.

FIBER ARTS

Fiber Arts Divisions:

You are a Studio Fiber Artist (Division II) for a specific craft(knitting, weaving, felting, sewing etc.) if:

1. You make over $600 per year for this craft or
2. You regularly teach this craft for pay.

Fiber Arts Categories:

Fiber Arts Classes:

1. Accessories : Any Technique (gloves, scarves, socks, and other small wearable items)
2. Shawls: Any Technique
3. Hats : Any Technique
4. Garments : Sweaters
5. Garments : Vests
6. Garments : Woven or Felted (including fulled and boiled wool)
7. Lace : Any Technique (shawls, scarves, sweaters, anything lace)
8. Hearth & Home : Arts and Toys (pictures, wall hangings, statues, etc.)
9. Hearth & Home : Home Furnishing (rugs, pillows, afghans, etc.)
10. Junior: Any Item, Any Technique