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