BROOKFIELD SHOW

NEEDLE CRAFTS

AND

PATCHWORK

2020

May 15th 16th & 17th

DONATED BLOCK CHALLENGE

NEEDLEWORK

DOLLS & OTHER ANIMALS

BEARS

YARN CREATIONS

LACEMAKING

NOVICE

SENIOR CITIZENS

CREATIVE CLOTHING

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

QUILTS

TEA COSY

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Website: https://www.brookfieldshowground.com.au/competition/needle-crafts-patchwork/

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ENTRY CONDITIONS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

♦ ENTRY FORMS – please sign completed entry form stating you have read the conditions of entry and attach with Quilt Judging forms, where applicable, to competition entries.

♦ POSTED entries must arrive before May 8th. All entries are to be securely packed, addressed, and include return postage and self-addressed packaging. Do not post to the Brookfield Show, contact the Chief Steward for postal address.

♦ ENTRY DAY – Saturday, MAY 9th, 9am - 12.00pm or 3.00pm – 7.00pm at the Brookfield Showground Hall. No Late Entries Will Be Accepted.

♦ COLLECT ENTRIES – MONDAY, May 18th, 9am – 12.00pm or 4.00pm – 7.00pm from the Brookfield Showground Hall (on presentation of receipt) No Entry can be collected before this date.

♦ FRAMED ENTRIES must be complete with a secure hanging wire. ♦ QUILTS – PLEASE include a named rod, which extends 2” either side of work which

must have 3” rod pockets. ♦ ALL ENTRIES are to be bona fide work of the Entrant, completed within the last

three (3) years, and not entered into any previous Brookfield Shows. Soiled work will not be judged.

♦ SENIOR CITIZEN – SECTION 7. Entrants are to be 70 years or older. If entering this section, entrants are not permitted to enter any other Sections, except for the Donated Block & Tea Cosy Challenges.

♦ SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS – SECTION 9. Grades 7,8,9,10,11,12. Entries are to be bona fide work of the Entrant – please state age and if any assistance given, on Entry Form.

♦ ALL OTHER SECTIONS – are to be 18 years or older unless otherwise stated. ♦ STEWARDS reserve the right to alter prize allocations and combine classes where

there are less than four (4) entries. The class an article is entered into may be changed at the Stewards’ or Judges’ discretion.

♦ JUDGES decision is finale and no correspondence will be entered into. ♦ DUE CARE will be exercised in handling all articles, however no responsibility is

accepted by the Stewards or Judges. ♦ SECURITY OFFICERS are in place during the week leading up to and also the

duration of the Show. ♦ PHOTOGRAPHS will be taken of entries/visitors/entrants/judges during the week

leading up to, and also the duration of the Brookfield Show for the purpose of the Needle Crafts & Patchwork Facebook Page, and including publication.

♦ SALES – Entrants requesting to sell their work will be charged 10% commission. ♦ PRIZES will not be exchanged or redeemed for cash. ♦ SCHEDULE will be emailed to Entrants in our records and is available at:

www.brookfieldshowground.com.au – Brookfield Show – Show Competitions - Needle Crafts & Patchwork or visit our Facebook Page. Please supply an email address if you’d like to receive the schedule annually.

♦ EMAIL – needlecraftsandpatchwork@gmail.com

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BEST IN SHOW 2019: BETTY HOUSTON

BROOKFIELD SHOW

NEEDLE CRAFTS & PATCHWORK

DONATED BLOCK CHALLENGE

No Age Restriction

“Vintage”

The Needle Crafts & Patchwork Stewards will be making a quilt using the donated

blocks. The completed quilt will be given to a charity to raffle.Please enter as many

blocks as you like as we need enough to complete a finished quilt. Let your

imagination go wild using any design and any sewing technique in relation to the

theme.

NO ROD POCKET REQUIRED

Requirements are:-

1. 12” X 12” patched and quilted block including a 1”

seam allowance with backing, but no binding. (This allows us to sew the

blocks together. Your finished design and quilting is 11” x 11”

2. Use any sewing technique

3. Use cotton or bamboo wadding

4. Blocks are to be inspired by Vintage

5. Apply your name on the center of the backing.

Entry fee is $2.00 per block

PRIZES FOR:

Best Appliqued and Other Technique

Best Use of Colour

Best Pieced Block

Best Themed Block

The Needle Crafts & Patchwork Stewards will join the blocks, making a completed

quilt, and donate it to a deserving charity.

The Brookfield Show 2019 Quilt was donated to YoungCare.

Thanks for your support.

For More Information Contact Jan Connor - 0408 713785

12” x 12” Block

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SECTION ONE

NEEDLEWORK

Helen Mackay: 0407 280 256

NOTE: all framed entries must be complete with wire for hanging Please include a brief description of work e.g. adaptation of chart to create personal

design. PLEASE STATE ON ENTRY FORM IF IT IS YOUR OWN ORIGINAL DESIGN

Novices Please See Section 6

1A CANVAS WORK – Tapestry - using a blank or printed canvas

1B CANVAS WORK – All other forms of counted thread work

1C PETIT POINT

1D HARDANGER

1E PULLED and/or DRAWN Threadwork

1F CROSS STITCH or LONG STITCH

1G TRADITIONAL GOLD WORK – the art of embroidery using Gold, Silver and

Copper Metal threads (Not worked on canvas)

1H STUMP WORK – where stitched elements are not only added but also raised

from the surface fabric to form a 3 dimensional effect

1J TRADITIONAL BLACK WORK – Geometric patterns worked in black thread

on white or coloured even weave fabric. More than 80% of black work is

required

1K BEAD WORK – using needle and thread to embroider with beads on fabric or

canvas. More than 70% of beading is required

1L BEADED ARTICLE – using needle and thread or wire. Eg: tassels, belts,

basket and jewelry. etc. NO GLUE

1M HAND EMBROIDERY & OTHER STITCHERY – not listed in above classes

1N SMOCKING – any smocked garment or article

NEEDLEWORK ENCOURAGEMENT Not A Prize Winner - Sponsored By

Guild Membership to Embroiderers’ Guild QLD

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NEEDLEWORK CREATIVE DESIGN Best Original Work

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SECTION TWO

DOLLS & OTHER ANIMALS

Novices Please See Section 6 2A CLOTH DOLL – can be sculptured

– made of fabric, hand or machine stitched

2B FANTASY CLOTH DOLL – can be sculptured

– may include angels, fairies, elves, character doll, etc.

2C DRESSED DOLL

– judged on clothes only (may be knitted or crocheted)

2D OTHER ANIMALS and SOFTIES

– machine or hand stitched, dressed or undressed

SECTION THREE

BEARS & FURRY FRIENDS

Novices Please See Section 6 Please include a copy of the pattern and/or source of your inspiration.

(Must Be Made With Fur) 3A TEDDY BEARS UNDRESSED

3B TEDDY BEARS DRESSED

– no commercially purchased bear

3C FURRY FRIENDS

– machine or hand stitched, dressed or undressed

HISTORY OF THE TEDDY BEAR

A 1902 political cartoon in the Washington Post spawned the teddy bear name… The name teddy bear comes from former US President Theodore Roosevelt, who was commonly known as "Teddy". The name originated from an incident on a bear hunting trip in Mississippi in November 1902. There were several other hunters competing, and most of them had already killed an animal. A suite of Roosevelt's attendants, cornered, clubbed, and tied an American black bear to a willow tree. They called Roosevelt to the site and suggested that he should shoot it. He refused to shoot the bear himself, deeming this unsportsmanlike, but instructed that the bear be killed to put it out of its misery, and it became the topic of a political cartoon. Morris Michtom saw the drawing of Roosevelt and was inspired to create a teddy bear. He created a tiny soft bear cub and put it in the shop window with a sign "Teddy's bear" after sending a bear to Roosevelt and receiving permission to use his name. The toys were an immediate success.

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SECTION FOUR

YARN CREATIONS

Novices Please See Section 6

4A KNITTED or CROCHETED GARMENT or ARTICLE

4B HAND-SPUN GARMENT or ARTICLE

– using any technique

4C HAND-WOVEN GARMENT or ARTICLE

– using any technique

4D KNITTED or CROCHETED SOFTIES

4E FELTED GARMENT or ARTICLE

– any hand-felted item using predominantly wool fiber.

SECTION FIVE

LACEMAKING

Novices Please See Section 6

5A TRADITIONAL – 2D HANDMADE LACE

5B CONTEMPORARY – 3D HANDMADE LACE

5C JUNIOR SCHOOL HANDMADE LACE – 6 to 11 years old

– please put age on entry form

5D SENIOR SCHOOL HANDMADE LACE – 12 to 17 years old

– please put age on entry form

Entries can be knitted or crocheted lace, bobbin lace, tatting and needle lace.

Lace is a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open web like pattern. Originally

linen, silk, gold, or silver threads were used. Now lace is often made with cotton

thread, although linen and silk threads are still available.

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SECTION SIX

NOVICE

First or second item made by a beginner in that Section who has never won a prize in that Class in any show. Having exhibited, novice status cannot be resumed.

6A NEEDLEWORK

6B DOLLS, BEARS, SOFTIES AND OTHER ANIMALS

6C YARN CREATIONS – any garment or article knitted or crocheted

6D LACEMAKING – handmade decorative piece using a fine thread

– using any technique

6E CREATIVE CRAFTS – any hand/machine sewn or patchwork item not listed

above

SECTION SEVEN

SENIOR CITIZENS

RESTRICTED ENTRY: Aged 70+ Only!

All items must be made with needle and thread/yarn – NO GLUE Quilt entries must have a 3” rod pocket and a named rod, which extends

2” either side of the quilt.

7A NEEDLEWORK

7B DOLLS, BEARS, SOFTIES AND OTHER ANIMALS

7C YARN CREATIONS – any garment or article knitted or crocheted

7D LACE MAKING – handmade decorative piece using a fine thread

– using any technique

7E QUILT – using any technique

7F CREATIVE CRAFTS – any hand/machine sewn, or patchwork item not listed

above.

If entering Senior Citizens, Entrants are not entitled to enter any other

sections except, Donated Block and Tea Cosy Challenges.

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SECTION EIGHT

CREATIVE SEWING

8A DAY/EVENING WEAR

– machine or hand sewn garment 8B THEMED WEAR

– machine or hand sewn garment 8C UP – CYCLING

– converting pre-loved article or garment/s into any wearable article or garment, please supply a before photograph

8D CHILDREN’S WEAR (0 - 6) – EXCLUDES any smocked item

8E CREATIVE CRAFTS – any hand, machine sewn or patchwork item not listed above – using any technique – NO Glue

SECTION NINE

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

YEARS 7,8,9,10,11 & 12 Please state age and if any assistance given, on the Entry Form.

9A DAY/EVENING WEAR

– machine or hand sewn garment 9B THEMED WEAR

– machine or hand sewn garment 9C UP – CYCLING

– converting pre-loved article or garment/s into any wearable article or garment, please supply a before photograph

9D CREATIVE CRAFTS – any hand, machine sewn or patchwork item not listed above – using any technique – NO Glue

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SECTION TEN

QUILTS Jan Connor: 0408 713 785

• A quilt is defined as three [3] layers of fabric held together at regular intervals by stitching.

• Quilts MUST be supplied with a named rod, which extends 2” either side of the quilt, and 3” rod pockets f irmly attached.

• Each Quilt MUST have the judging form attached. • Any number of quilts may be entered. • Quilts must be clean and in good order and condition. • Quilts must have been completed in the past 3 years.

PROFESSIONAL - is defined as someone who teaches or publishes in the field of quilting; sells, designs or participates in making quilts for financial gain or if you have won Champion or two (2) First Prizes in previous Brookfield Shows or any other major quilting competition.

NON-PROFESSIONAL - is defined as someone who makes quilts as a hobby only, and has not won Champion or two (2) First Prizes in previous Brookfield Shows or any other major quilting competition.

NOVICE – the quilt entered must be the first or second quilt made by a beginner and has not won a prize.

COMMERCIAL QUILTING – quilts which have been quilted on a long-arm or industrial machine where payment has been made. The quilter’s name/company MUST be recorded on the Quilt Judging form at the time of entry.

Having exhibited as a professional, amateur status cannot be resumed

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PIECED QUILT 10A Non – Professional 10B Professional TRADITIONAL QUILT 10C Non – Professional 10D Professional APPLIQUE AND OTHER TECHNIQUES 10E Non – Professional 10F Professional 10G GROUP/COLLABORATIVE QUILT – made by THREE or more people,

includes round robin, friendship and raffle quilts. Quilts may be commercially quilted. All Parties must be acknowledged

10H NOVICE – first or second quilt entered by a beginner – Sponsored by Kenmore Schoolhouse Quilters

All above quilts are to be between 500cm and 900cm outer perimeter SMALL QUILT – any technique

– minimum 100cm, maximum 500cm outer perimeter 10J Non – Professional 10K Professional ART QUILT – made to represent a person, place, object or thing 10L Non – Professional 10M Professional 10N QUILT CHALLENGE – MINIATURE QUILT

1. Any technique or design 2. Maximum 100cm outer perimeter 3. All other requirements for quilt entries

CB DONATED BLOCK CHALLENGE – VINTAGE - See page 3

NB. Please fill in a separate entry form for the Donated Block Challenge

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SECTION TEN

SPECIAL AWARDS

CHAMPION QUILT

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Stewards ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD

not a prize winner Sponsored by

Kenmore Schoolhouse Quilters

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BEST PIECED QUILT Sponsored by

Jems Quiltsitters

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BEST USE OF COLOUR Sponsored by

Kenmore Schoolhouse Quilters

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BEST DOMESTIC MACHINE-QUILTED QUILT

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BEST HAND-QUILTED QUILT

BROOKFIELD SHOW

NEEDLE CRAFTS

&

PATCHWORK

Presentation and Preview Evening

Wine and Cheese Evening

Thursday May 14th at 6:30pm

Brookfield Hall

$2 ENTRY FEE

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SECTION ELEVEN

TEA COSY Sponsored By NERADA TEA

Theme “NAUTICAL”

11A APPLIQUE AND OTHER TECHNIQUES

11B KNITTED or CROCHETED

11C MACHINE SEWN

11D CREATIVE HAND EMBROIDERY

11E OWN CREATION

11F PATCHWORK

One Prize Per Class

Champion Prize

For Further Information Please Contact:

• Chief Steward - Tina McDougall - 0419 860 110

• Sponsorship - Chris Franz - 0402 036 748

• Quilts - Jan Connor - 0408 713 785

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/needlecraftsandpatchwork/ Email: needlecraftsandpatchwork@gmail.com

Website: https://www.brookfieldshowground.com.au/competition/needle-crafts-patchwork/ The Brookfield Show is a not-for-profit organization, all sponsorship goes towards prizes, the betterment of the Needle Crafts & Patchwork section, and the upkeep of the Brookfield Community Hall and the Brookfield Showgrounds. If you would like to sponsor or donate to Brookfield Needle Crafts & Patchwork, please contact Chris Franz.