1. Yarn may be singles or plied.

2. Judging will be based on even twist, good hand, and overall quality.

3. The exhibitor must make all skeins.

4. The exhibit will be divided into two classes:

a. Adults - 20 years of age or over.
b. Youth - under 20 years of age as of Jan. 1, 2008

5. Premium money will be part of the funds allocated to the entire contest of handcrafted
articles. A minimum of three placings will be awarded in each division. One best of show will
be selected over all.

6. Entry forms may be mailed to the Show Secretary prior to the fair.

Late entries are welcome, and blank forms will be available at the

exhibit hall between 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Saturday. There is no entry fee.

7. Skeins should be tagged with a 3x5 card folded in half.

On the outside of the card list:

• division

• sheep breed (if known)

• fiber preparation

• for Division 4 the identity and percent of all fibers

• the age classification of the spinner.

 

The inside of the card should contain:

• the spinners' name

• address

• telephone number.

8. There is no limit to the number of skeins one may submit.

Each skein should be tagged separately.

9. Skeins will be accepted between 8 -9:30 am Saturday.

All skeins must be on display from 9:30 am Saturday to 4 p.m. Sunday.

10. All skeins must be picked up between 3 and 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

Unclaimed skeins are not the responsibility of the fair committee.

11. Special fiber prizes will be awarded to spinners under 20 years old.

Click Here to Go to the General Entry Form

For further information, please contact:
Barbara Goodchild

383 Cooper Lane

Shelburne, MA 01370

413-625-8203