Skein Competition

Enter the Skein Competition and show what can be hand-spun with natural fibers! Skeins will be judged by skill level to encourage participation.

Skill Levels Judging - Skeins will be judged according to NwRSA guidelines. Advanced or Professional Intermediate Novice Youth Ages 12-17 Child Ages 11 and Under Inspirational Exhibit (non-competitive) 10% overall appearance 10% preparation for exhibit 20% suitability of fiber to yarn 40% technique 20% suitability of yarn to use

This year's judge will be Marie Gettman, Ritzville, Washington Marie was one of the original members of the NwRSA. She chaired the committee that developed the NwRSA judging standards and chaired the Judging Standards Committee for over twenty years. She enjoys various fiber arts but favors crochet.

Skein Competition Guidelines & General Rules

1. All Fiber Division General Rules apply.
2. All work must be handspun by the entrant and completed within the last 18 months.
3. All skeins must be 50 yards or more.
4. Skeins must be tied in at least 3 places using figure-8 style ties.
5. All sections of the registration form must be filled out completely.
6. A 3" x 5" information card, fiber sample and sample swatch must be attached to one of the skein ties (swatch not required for youth, child and novice entries, but strongly encouraged).

Skein Competition Information Card Guidelines

Fiber Source
1. Single Natural: from one naturally occurring source (e.g. wool, cotton, alpaca)
2. Blended Natural: a blend of 2+ natural fibers (e.g. 80% alpaca, 20% silk)
3. Natural/Synthetic Blend: a blend of natural occurring and synthetic/manufactured fibers-must be at least 50% natural fibers (e.g. 90% wool, 10% nylon)
4. Type(s) and percentage blend of fibers: please note type, breed and strain if known (e.g. Icelandic wool, tussah silk, organic cotton)
   
   Color
5. Natural Color: naturally occurring un-dyed color, including white
6. Dyed: Fiber dyed with natural or synthetic dyes-before or after spinning
7. Comments on natural color or dye: note type of dye, whether commercially dyed or hand-dyed, color blending or dye techniques (e.g. dyed with indigo; purchased space dyed roving; all natural colors blended from one variegated llama)
   
   Technique
8. Singles: single strand-not plyed
9. Plyed: 2 or more singles twisted together
10. Novelty: special techniques (e.g. boucle, beaded, slub)
11. Describe techniques used for preparation of fiber, spinning and/or plying (i.e. prepared-hand-combed, drum carded; spinning technique-long draw, drop spindle; plying technique-Navajo, boucle)
    
    Intended Use
12. Describe a suitable use for your yarn based on its characteristics-include technique and/or project (e.g. knitted sweater, woven scarf, hooked rug)
    
    Swatch
13. Include a swatch (4" x 4" suggested size may vary with intended use). Not required for youth, child or novice entries but strongly encouraged. Swatch may be made by a person other than the entrant-please note on the information card.

Updated July 1, 2010

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