Adults and Youth will be judged separately and divided into four divisions each:
Div. 1: Fine – 2 oz. skein spun fine (sport weight or lighter), 100% wool
Div. 2: Medium – 3 oz. skein spun medium (worsted weight), 100% wool
Div. 3: Bulky – 4 oz. skein spun bulky, 100% wool
Div. 4: Novelty – 2 oz. skein, 100% animal fiber or blend—must be at least 50% animal fiber

Rules and Regulations:
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. Exhibits for Adult and Youth classes will be divided as follows:
A. Adults—20 years of age or over
B. Youth—under 20 years of age as of Jan. 1

5. Additional classes may be added within each Division at the discretion of the judge, if there are enough entries.

6. Premium money will be part of the funds allocated to the entire contest of Handspun Yarn. Premiums will be paid on a point basis. A minimum of three placings will be awarded in each division. One Best of Show will be selected over all.

7. A completed general entry blank must be filled out and left with the exhibit upon arrival. No pre-registration is required. There is no entry fee.

8. 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 am Saturday.

9. There is no limit to the number of skeins one may submit. Each skein should be tagged separately.

10. Skeins should be tagged with a 3” x 5” card folded in half. On the outside of the card, list the following:
A. Division
B. Age classification of the spinner (Youth please list age)
C. Sheep breed (if known)
D. Fiber preparation and techniques used
E. Div. 4 only: The identity and percent of all fibers

On the inside of the card, list: the spinners' name, address and telephone number.

11. Skeins will be accepted between 8:00 -9:30 am Saturday. All skeins must be on display from 9:30 am Saturday to 3:00 pm Sunday.

12. All skeins must be picked up between 3:00 and 4:00 pm Sunday. Unclaimed skeins are not the responsibility of the fair committee.

13. Special fiber prizes may be awarded to spinners under 20 years old.

For more information please contact:
Barbara Goodchild
ebgoodchild@hughes.net
413-625-8203

Click here to download the 2010 Entry Form

Coming Soon!

2009 Best of Show Winner:
Adult Handspun - Melissa Cunningham, CT

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