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SAGE McKENZIE MEMORIAL SKEIN
HANDSPUN COMPETITION
Handspun yarns in the free-spirit inspired by SAGE
Entries will be accepted at the festival after 12 pm on Friday, November 11, 2011. Deadline for entries is 12 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011. A maximum of one entry per class per person will be accepted, with a maximum of five entries. Entry fee is a $2 per skein.
Each entry must have been handspun since the last festival and be of 100% natural fiber. The skeins may be any length and weight, tied appropriately with self yarn. (See Midge’s Tips..) Categories are fine, medium, thick and novelty.
Judging will be on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Judges will consider the fiber, the spinning and plying and its ability to stand out in its category. All entries will be on display during festival hours and may be picked up on Saturday at 5 pm. Items not picked up will become property of Fiber Producers of Texas, Inc. The festival will make every effort to display and care for the entered pieces, but assumes no responsibility for damage or loss.
Cash prizes, and maybe ribbons will be awarded for first place ($25.), second place ($20.), and third place ($15.) Additional information from Midge Jackson, midgejackson@prodigy.net
Midge’s Skein Competition Tips
1. Be sure to meet the required criteria for skein size, weight, etc.2.
2. After spinning and skeining your yarn, set the twist and hang the skein to dry.
3. Reskein the yarn, steam it over a kettle of water, holding it taut, and hand to dry. Reskein again if necessary.
4. All skeins should be tied in at least 4 places. Two ties should be comprised of the beginning and end of the skein. ...... .Other ties should be the same yarn as the skein. Loop ties as a figure 8 around and through the skein and tie securely.
5. Complete the entry form and secure it to your skein when you present your skein for competition.
You’ll be surprised at how much better your yarn will appear using these tips.
Best of Luck to all of YOU!
Midge