Needlework 2024

STEWARD:   Lyn Rose 0427 813 193 

First prize $2, Second prize $1 (unless stated otherwise)

Entry Fee $1 (unless stated otherwise)

Conditions:

* Please note online closing time for entries:  23rd February 2024

* Drop off times are;

Monday 26th February 2024 2pm to 5pm

Tuesday 27th February 2024 2pm to 5pm

Wednesday 28th Feb 2024 2pm to 5pm

Judging Thursday 29th February 2024 10am

* Prize Money Collection 

Saturday 2nd March 2024 10am to 3pm

Sunday 3rd March 2024 10am to 12pm

* Collecting your items

Sunday 3rd March 2024 10am to 12pm

  • Work to be completed in last year and to be entered clean.
  • Exhibit ticket to be pinned by safety pin or sewn to article by exhibitor.
  • No soiled work will be accepted
  • Please refer to Pavilion Rules printed 
  • All prize money must be collected by Sunday 3rd March 2024, 12pm,  or they will be forfeited
  • All entries must be collected between 10am and noon Sunday, March 3rd

Most Outstanding Exhibit in Needlework First prize $15 

Nominated for the Mona Kerr Selection– Ribbon Donated by P & A Ladies Committee.

Class 211 Novice – Article of Counted Thread work (not necessarily framed).

(A novice is anyone submitting work into this class for the first time who hasn’t previously won a prize.)

Class 212 NDAS Competition Table Runner

Table Runner – including some recycled materials eg: doyleys, lace,maximum size 150cm x 45 cm

Class 213 VAS Ltd Cross Stitch Competition

Rules and Regulations

1 THE EXHIBIT TO BE AN ARTICLE OF CROSS STITCH ANY TYPE UP TO 60CMS ON ALL SIDES INCLUDING FRAME. MINIMAL EMBELLISHMENT ALLOWED.

2 Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.

3 Professionals are not eligible, which is defined as someone that works professionally or derives the greater percentage of their income in that craft, art form or technique.

4 All work is to have been completed in the last twelve (12) months prior to its entry at a local Show.

5 The competition follows the three levels of competition: Show Level, Group Level and State Level.

6 An exhibit having won at show will compete at the 2024 Group Final. The winning exhibit at the Group Final will then compete in the State Final at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show.

7 An exhibitor having won at Show Level is not eligible to enter the VAS Cross Stitch competition at any other Show until after the Group Final Judging.

8 An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one Group in the State Final.

9 If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at Group or State Final Level, then the second placegetter is eligible to compete.

10 An exhibit having won at State Final is no longer eligible to compete in the competition

11 If an exhibitor is found to have won more than on Group Final the exhibitor must forfeit/refund all prizes and will be disqualified from exhibiting for 12 months.

State Final Prizes:

First Prize: $300.00 Spotlight Voucher & VAS State Final Trophy

Second Prize: $150.00 Spotlight Voucher

Third Prize: $50.00 Spotlight Voucher

Needlwork – 1st VAS Cross Stitch

Needlework – 2nd VAS Cross Stitch

Class 214 Framed article of Counted Thread on Aida cloth

Class 215 Framed article of Counted Thread on even weave linen

Class 216 Decorated Baby Blanket

Class 217 Applique Article using Christmas Theme.

Class 218 Article of Embroidery

(including red work, candle wicking, stitcheries etc.) 

Class 219 VAS Ltd Embroidery Competition

Rules & Regulations

1 THE EXHIBIT TO BE AN ARTLICLE OF HAND EMBROIDERY ANY TYPE, EXCLUDING CROSS STITCH

2 Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor

3 Professionals are not eligible, which is defined as someone that works professionally or derives the greater percentage of their income in that craft, art form or technique.

4 All work is to have been completed in the last twelve (12) months prior to its entry at a Local Show.

5 The completion follows the three levels of competitions: Show Level, Group Level and State Level.

6 An exhibit having won at a Show will compete at the 2024 Group Final. The winning exhibit at the Group Final will then compete in the State Final at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show.

7 An exhibitor having won at Show Level is not eligible to enter the VAS Embroidery competition at any other Show until after the Group Final judging.

8 An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one group in the State Final.

9 If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at Group or State Final Level, then the second-place getter is eligible to compete.

10 An exhibit having won a State Final is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.

11 If an exhibitor is found to have won more than one Group Final the exhibitor must forfeit/refund all prizes and will be disqualified from exhibiting for 12 months.

State Final Prizes: 

First Prize $300 Spotlight Voucher 

Second Prize: $150 Spotlight Voucher

Third Prize: $50 voucher donated by Spotlight    

Needlework – 1st VAS Embroidery Competition

Needlework – VAS Embroidery Competition

Class 220 Apron

Class 221 Coat hanger, any medium

Class 222 Embroidered Picture or Decorative Panel not counted thread

Class 223 Article made from fat quarter or less of fabric

Class 224 Article made from Recycled Materia

Class 225 Carry Bag made from material. Must have fabric   handles

Class 226 Two small Gift articles

Class 227 Smocked Dress

Class 228 Cushion, any medium

Class 229 Adult garment

Class 230 Childs outfit (1 or 2 pieces) including stretch fabric,

Class 231 Article suitable for Christmas

Class 232 Pincushion or Needle case

Class 233 Decorated Towel/ Tea Towel/Hand Towel any medium

Class 234 Article not mentioned

Class 235 Tea Cosy made from Fabric

Class 236 Article for Christmas sewn

Class 237 Potholder or oven mit.

Needlework – 2nd VAS State Sewing Competition

Class 238 A Hat/Cap sewn.

Class 239 Vest any medium Adult or Child

Class 240 VAS Ltd State Sewing Competition

Rules and Regulations 

  • Wearable vest, fully lined with embellishments allowed.
  • Sewn by machine.
  • May be hand finished
  • Knitted/Crocheted items not acceptable.
  • Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.
  • Professionals are not eligible, which is defined as someone that works professionally or derives the greater percentage of their income in the craft, art form or technique.    
  • All work is to have been completed in the last twelve (12 months prior to its entry at a Local Show.      
  • The competition follows the three levels of competition: Show Level, Group Level and State Level.
  • An exhibit having won at a Show will compete at the 2024 Group Final. The winning exhibit at the Group Final will then compete in the State Final at the 2024 Royal Melbourne Show.
  • An exhibitor having won at Show Level is not edible to enter the VAS Sewing Competition at any other Show until the Group Final judging.
  • An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one Group in the State Final.
  • If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at Group or State Fine Level, then the second-place getter is eligible to compete.
  • An exhibit having won at State Final is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.
  • If an exhibitor is found to have won more than one Group Final; the exhibitor must forfeit/refund all prizes and will be disqualified from exhibiting for 12 months.

 State Final Prizes:

First Prize: $300 Spotlight Voucher & VAS State Final Trophy

 Second Prize: $150.00 Spotlight Voucher

Third Prize: $50.00 Spotlight Voucher      

Needlwork – Mona Kerr Nomonation – Most Outstanding Exhibit

Needlework – Most Outstanding Exhibit – $15

Nominated for the Mona Kerr Selection– Ribbon Donated by P & A Ladies Committee.

Needlework – 1st VAS State Seweing Competition

Class 241 2 Articles for a Fete