Handcrafts

2024 ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

STEWARD: Annie McDonald
CONTACT: 0432 236 442 (text messages please)

 

Sponsored by:

Australian South Western Group Sewing Guild
Ph: 0419 119 481 (texts only please)

Bellarine Sewing Centre
395 Moorabool St, South Geelong - Ph: 5221 3034

Drysdale Craft Shop
18-20 High Street, Drysdale

Heights Sewing Centre
176 Pakington St, Geelong West - Ph: 5229 3965

KaiserCraft Pty LTD
Market Square, Cnr of Malop St & Moorabool St, Geelong - Ph: 5221 0003

The Naked Sheep
33 Ash Rd, Leopold - Ph: 5250 5152

The National Wool Museum
26 Moorabool Street, Geelong

Yarns on Pako
174 Pakington Street, Geelong West - Ph: 5229 6459

Beaders Guild of Geelong

89 Autumn Street, Geelong West, george1964@gmail.com

Bellarine Agricultural Society

Spotlight


Entries Close: 16 Feburary 2024

The official entry form or legible photocopy is to be addressed to:

Handcraft Steward
Bellarine Agricultural Show
Po Box 315
Drysdale 3223

or droppped off at Springdale Neighbourhood Centre, Drysdale.
CHECKLIST WHEN SENDING IN YOUR ENTRY:

Please check that the following have been included with your entry form:

  • A self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your duplicate entry form and /or exhibit tickets.

Download Entry Form

Rules & Regulations

 

Additional Rules of Entry
  1. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
  2. Exhibits to be handed in to the Handcraft Pavilion no later than 12NOON Saturday 9 March 2024. Judging will take place from 1pm Saturday. Exhibits can be collected between 3pm-3.30pm on Sunday (Show Day). *NOTE: The handcraft Pavilion will close at 2.45pm on Sunday (Show Day) to allow for pack up and dismantling of exhibits.
  3. Accepted entries are subject to the rules and regulations for all sections, as well as these additional conditions;
  4. First prize winning exhibits at previous Bellarine Shows are not eligible.
  5. An exhibit cannot be entered in more than one class.
  6. All work must be appropriately finished.
  7. All section tickets must be firmly attached by safety pins or sewn where possible. NO DRESSMAKING PINS PLEASE.
  8. CLASSES A, B, C, D & E ARE ELIGIBLE FOR JUDGING WITH South Western Region (SWR) of VAS LTD 2024.
  9. JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL
  10. Photographs taken of exhibits can and may be used for publicity purposes.

BEADING

Entries must be wholly or predominantly beaded.

Possible techniques: Bead weaving (Peyote, Brick Stitch, Herringbone, etc) Bead embroidery, Loom Work and Stringing and may use one or a combination of techniques.

If the entry is designed by someone other than the entrant, the designer must be acknowledged.

Entries will be judged on the following:

Overall Effect - Design and Function, Technique and Quality of Execution and Finishing.

M.B.1 Wearable Beading

M.B.2 Non-Wearable Beading

M.B.3 Novice - Entrant must never have won a 1st place for any beading article in any previous Agricultural Shows

Community Group Exhibit

M.C.G. Four (4) Articles of different crafts
(Separate techniques), completed by four different people, to be displayed on a 60cm square area.

Crochet

CLASS D: VAS LTD COMPETITION

M.C.1 VAS Crocheted Competition

  1. A 3D ITEM, NO LARGER THAN 50CM ON ANY ONE SIDE MADE FROM PURE WOOL/WOOL BLEND OF ANY PLY
  2. Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor
  3. Exhibitor to attach label from wool used or receipt from the woolen mill.
  4. 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.
  5. All work is to have been completed in the last twelve (12) months prior to its entry at a local show.
  6. The competition follows the three levels of competition: Show Level, Group Level and state final.
  7. 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.
  8. An exhibitor having won at Show Level is not eligible to enter the VAS Crochet competition at any other show until after the group final judging.
  9. An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one group in the state final.
  10. If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at group or state final level, then the second placegetter is eligible to compete.
  11. An exhibit having won at state final is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.
  12. 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.

BELLARINE WINNER QUALIFIES FOR JUDGING IN SOUTH WEST REGION - THEN FINALS AT MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW 2024.

STATE FINAL PRIZES:
1st Prize: Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher
2nd Prize: $150 Spotlight Voucher
3rd Prize: $50 Spotlight Voucher

VAS Competition proudly sponsored by SPOTLIGHT.


M.C.1 As above

M.C.2 Baby Shawl, Pram Cover or Knee Rug

M.C.3 Baby Accessories - Booties, Bonnet

M.C.4 Scarf, Hat, Beret

M.C.5 Jacket or Vest

M.C.6 No waste - any item - use up your leftovers or recycled yarn

M.C.7 Any item not listed

Dolls and Toys

M.D.1 Best Dressed Doll

M.D.2 Soft Toy (knitted or crocheted)

M.D.3 Fur Bear or Animal

M.D.4 Character Doll (any medium)

M.D.6 Mythical Creature or Doll

Embroidery

CLASS E: VAS LTD COMPETITION

M.E.1 VAS Embroidery Competition

  1. THE EXHIBIT TO BE AN ARTICLE 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 competition follows the three levels of competition: Show Level, Group Level and state final.
  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 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 one group final the exhibitor must

BELLARINE WINNER QUALIFIES FOR JUDGING IN SOUTH WEST REGION - THEN FINALS AT MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW 2024.

STATE FINAL PRIZES:

1st Prize: Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher

2nd Prize: $150 Spotlight Voucher

3rd Prize: $50 Spotlight Voucher

VAS Competition proudly sponsored by SPOTLIGHT.

 

EMBROIDERY DEFINITIONS:

Needlework Tapestry (Canvas Work): Stitching covers the complete surface. Worked on Embroidery canvas - single or double thread or even-weave fabric; with cross stitch, half cross stitch, petit point stitch, embroidery any other canvas work stitch/s or combinations.

Petit Point: Petit Point is worked on fine canvas, linen or gauze with a count of not less than seven threads per centimetre. The background need not be stitched.

Counted Work: These embroideries are worked by counting the threads of fabric, such techniques include Assisi, Holbein, Blockwork, Drawn thread, cut and drawn, Hardanger etc.

Cross Stitch: Cross Stitch is a separate technique.

Surface Stitchery: Surface Stitchery refers to all embroideries worked freely across the surface of the fabric without the necessity of counting the threads.

M.E.1 As detailed above in VAS Competition

M.E.2 Item of Petit Point

M.E.3 Wool Embroidered Blanket

M.E.4 Article of Ribbon Embroidery

M.E.5 Sewing Aid - Pin Cushion, Scissor Holder, Chateleine etc

M.E.6 Any item not listed

M.E.7 VAS Cross Stitch - NEW

CLASS X: VAS LTD COMPETITION

M.E.X VAS Cross Stitch Competition

  1. THE EXHIBIT TO BE AN ARTICLE OF CROSS STITCH ANY TYPE, UP TO 60CMS ON ALL SIDES INCLUDING FRAME. MINIMAL EMBELLISHMENTS 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 final.
  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 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 one group final the exhibitor must

BELLARINE WINNER QUALIFIES FOR JUDGING IN SOUTH WEST REGION - THEN FINALS AT MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW 2024.

STATE FINAL PRIZES:

1st Prize: Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher

2nd Prize: $150 Spotlight Voucher

3rd Prize: $50 Spotlight Voucher

VAS Competition proudly sponsored by SPOTLIGHT.

 

Felting | Spinning | Weaving

M.F.1 Knitted or Crocheted article of handspun fleece

M.F.2 Any article made from Sheep Skin

M.F.3 Toy using wool (any technique)

M.F.4 Article (Natural spun fibre) Using 3 or more Colours

M.F.5 Hand felted article, using handmade felt

M.F.6 Hand woven article

M.F.7 50 grams white hand spun wool

M.F.8 50 grams natural coloured hand spun wool

M.F.9 50 grams hand spun Alpaca

M.F.10 100 gram skein hand spun natural wool/fibre tops

M.F.11 100 grams any fleece using coloured dyes (Natural or Commercial).

Junior Crafter under 14years

M.J.1 Cushion

M.J.2 Apron

M.J.3 Any item of Knitting or Crochet

M.J.4 Lego base

M.J.5 Decorate a T-Shirt, Cushion or Tote Bag


Junior Crafter 15-18years

M.J.6 Any item of Machine Sewing

M.J.7 Any item of Knitting or Crochet

M.J.8 Any item of Embroidery

M.J.9 Textile Art Piece


Knitting

CLASS C: VAS LTD COMPETITION

M.K.1 VAS Knitting Competition

  1. A HAND KNITTED BLANKET NOT MORE THAN 1 METRE ON ANY ONE SIDE
  2. Knitted in one piece, minimum of 5 different stitches (patterns).
  3. Each exhibit must be made from pure wool/wool blend of any ply
  4. Exhibitor to attach label from wool used or receipt from the woolen mill.
  5. Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.
  6. 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.
  7. All work is to have been completed in the last twelve (12) months prior to its entry at a local show.
  8. The competition follows the three levels of competition: Show Level, Group Level and state final.
  9. 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.
  10. An exhibitor having won at Show Level is not eligible to enter the VAS Knitting competition at any other show until after the group final judging.
  11. An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one group in the state final.
  12. If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at group or state final level, then the second placegetter is eligible to compete.
  13. An exhibit having won at state final is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.
  14. 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.


BELLARINE WINNER QUALIFIES FOR JUDGING IN SOUTH WEST REGION - THEN FINALS AT MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW 2024.

STATE FINAL:
1st Prize: Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher
2nd Prize: $150 Spotlight Voucher
3rd Prize: $50 Spotlight Voucher

VAS Competition proudly sponsored by SPOTLIGHT.

M.K.1 As detailed above in the VAS Competition.

M.K.2 Any Baby Garment, using baby yarn

M.K.3 Any Baby Accessory - Booties, Bonnet or Mittens

M.K.4 Shawl or Knee Rug

M.K.5 Jumper, Jacket or Vest

M.K.6 Any accessory - Hat, Scarf or Mittens

M.K.7 No Waste - Any item using up your leftovers or recycled yarn

M.K.8 Any item not listed

Lace

M.L.1 Bobbin Lace Article (Torchon)

M.L.2 Bobbin Lace - Braid - any article

M.L.3 Bobbin Lace depicting Flora, Fauna or Pictorial

M.L.4 Bobbin Lace article, technique not mentioned above
(Please state what type of technique used)

M.L.5 Tatting, Edging or small article

M.L.6 Any article depicting celebration (any technique)

M.L.7 Bookmark (novice)

Miscellaneous

M.M.1 Christmas Decoration

M.M.2 Item of Millinery

M.M.3 Textile Postcard

M.M.4 Bag - any meduim, any style

M.M.5 Pottery - any item

M.M.6 Any item of Macrame

M.M.7 Any item of Jewellery

M.M.8 Any item not listed

One Person's Work

M.O.P Four (4) Articles of different crafts
(Separate techniques)
To be displayed on a 60cm square area.

Papercraft

M.Y.1 Best Scrapbooking Page

M.Y.2 "Beyond the Page" item

M.Y.3 Best Greeting Card

M.Y.4 Article of Parchment Craft

M.Y.5 Item of Paper Tole

M.Y.6 Any paper item not listed

Patchwork

CLASS A: VAS LTD COMPETITION

M.P.1 VAS Patchwork Competition

  1. THE EXHIBIT IS TO BE NOT MORE THAN ONE METRE ON ANY ONE SIDE
  2. Machine pieced and machine quilted by the exhibitor only.
  3. Minimal Embellishments. Small amount only, not to overpower patchwork.
  4. Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.
  5. 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.
  6. All work is to have been completed in the last twelve (12) months prior to its entry at a local show.
  7. The competition follows the three levels of competition: Show Level, Group Level and state final.
  8. 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.
  9. An exhibitor having won at Show Level is not eligible to enter the VAS Patchwork competition at any other show until after the group final judging.
  10. An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one group in the state final.
  11. If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at group or state final level, then the second placegetter is eligible to compete.
  12. An exhibit having won at state final is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.
  13. 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.

BELLARINE WINNER QUALIFIES FOR JUDGING IN SOUTH WEST REGION - THEN FINALS AT MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW 2024.

STATE FINAL:
1st Prize: Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher
2nd Prize: $150 Spotlight Voucher
3rd Prize: $50 Spotlight Voucher

VAS Competition proudly sponsored by SPOTLIGHT.

M.P.1 As detailed above in VAS Competition

M.P.2 Machine Pieced Quilt

M.P.3 Machine Embroidered Quilt

M.P.4 Hand Pieced Quilt

M.P.5 Hand Appliquéd Quilt

M.P.6 Machine Appliquéd Quilt

M.P.7 Wall Hanging

M.P.8 No Waste Quilt - fat quarters and/or leftover, recycled fabric scraps

M.P.9 Contemporary Quilt - may be embellished

M.P.10 Mini Quilt - No larger than 12" x 12"

M.P.11 Novice - Never to have gained a 1st place in any Quilting Show

Senior Citizens

70 years+ not residing in an Aged Care Facility

M.S.C.1 Any Soft Toy (Knitted, Sewn or Crocheted)

M.S.C.2 Any Knitted Article

M.S.C.3 Any Crocheted Article

M.S.C.4 Any Embroidered Article

M.S.C.5 Handmade Greeting Card

M.S.C.6 Christmas Decoration

M.S.C.7 Any Painting

M.S.C.8 Any item of Woodwork

M.S.C.9 Tea Cosy

M.S.C.10 Any item not listed

Sewing

CLASS B: VAS LTD COMPETITION

M.S.1 VAS Sewing Competition

  1. WEARABLE VEST, FULLY LINED WITH EMBELLISHMENT'S ALLOWED
  2. Sewn by machine
  3. May be hand finished
  4. Knitted/Crocheted items not acceptable
  5. Each exhibit entered must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.
  6. 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.
  7. All work is to have been completed in the last twelve (12) months prior to its entry at a local show.
  8. The competition follows the three levels of competition: Show Level, Group Level and state final.
  9. 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.
  10. An exhibitor having won at Show Level is not eligible to enter the VAS Sewing competition at any other show until after the group final judging.
  11. An exhibitor is only eligible to represent one group in the state final.
  12. If for any reason a winner is unable to compete at group or state final level, then the second placegetter is eligible to compete.
  13. An exhibit having won at state final is no longer eligible to compete in the competition.
  14. 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.

BELLARINE WINNER QUALIFIES FOR JUDGING IN SOUTH WEST REGION - THEN FINALS AT MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW 2024.

STATE FINAL:
1st Prize: Trophy and $300 Spotlight Voucher
2nd Prize: $150 Spotlight Voucher
3rd Prize: $50 Spotlight Voucher

VAS Competition proudly sponsored by SPOTLIGHT.

M.S.1 As detailed above in VAS Competition

M.S.2 Any Child's Garment

M.S.3 Apron

M.S.4 Any article of textile art

M.S.5 Any article of Machine Embroidery

M.S.6 Any hand sewn item or garment.

M.S.7 Any wearable item or accessory made from upcycled fabric.

M.S.8 Any item not listed

Special Needs

FREE ENTRY (CERTIFICATES AWARDED)

M.N.1 Any craft of Your Choice

Woodwork

M.W.1 Intarsia piece

M.W.2 Wood Wall Hanging

M.W.3 Any item with a Clock Face

M.W.4 Any item of Woodwork

 

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