Southern Districts Agricultural Society
2025 BUSSELTON SHOW
Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November

Section S

Needlework

STEWARD:    Chief Steward – Kylie Hodges    0408 912 575
Prize Money: First $10; Second $5     Entry Fee: $1 

 

EMBROIDERY
STEWARD:          Kylie Hodges    0408 912 575

SPECIAL AWARDS
    The prize has donated a cash prize to be awarded for the most outstanding piece of embroidery.
Class
1    Any article on fabric using embroidery thread but not cross-stitch.
2    Embroidered cushion (filled) any type of embroidery. 
3    Any article in crewel work or wool embroidery, eg baby blanket.
4    Cross-stitch picture – framed 
5    Long-stitch picture – framed 
6    All pictures must be properly backed and be ready to hang.
7    Any other type of contemporary needlework for which a class has not been provided.
8    Any article handmade lace (bobbin, needle lace or knitted).
9    Any article in tatting.
10    Any embroidered article featuring beading.
11    Any article featuring raised embroidery (includes Brazilian embroidery, stump work and Elizabethan).
12    Any article in candle wicking
13    Any article in ribbon embroidery.
14    Any other framed article of embroidery.
15    Machine Embroidery – Freehand embroidery, any technique.
16    Machine Embroidery – Computerized embroidery.
17    Machine Embroidery – Combination of 2 or more of the above techniques.

KNITTED SECTION
STEWARD:          Kylie Hodges    0408 912 575  

SPECIAL AWARD
    A voucher has been donated by The Blue Box for the most outstanding Knitted Piece. 

SPECIALS INSTRUCTIONS
    Baby’s garments must be knitted in baby yarn no thicker than 5-ply and fit a baby under 12 months.

Class
18    Youth 14-17 years of age – Any kind of knitted article.
19    Novice (knitting less than 2 years) - Any knitted article.
20    Any Baby’s article.
21    Baby’s set – jacket, bonnet and booties.
22    Cot cover.  Approx 110cm x 120cm.
23    Child’s jumper or cardigan, 10 years & under.
24    Lady’s or Man’s jumper, cardigan or sleeveless vest.
25    Knee rug not more than 120cm square.
26    Beanie or Scarf.
27    Doll or toy animal, whole article must be knitted.
28    Tea Cosy.
29    Any article of knitting, not scheduled (wool, acrylic or cotton).

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CROCHET
STEWARD:         Kylie Hodges    0408 912 575

SPECIAL AWARD
    A voucher has been donated by The Blue Box for the most outstanding Crochet Piece.

Class
1    Youth 14-17 years of age – any crocheted article of clothing
2    Youth 14-17 years of age – any crocheted novelty item eg toy, doll or decorative article
3    Novice (crocheting less than 2 years) - any crocheted article
4    Crochet cot cover, approx 110cm x 120cm.
5    Any Baby’s article using baby yarn no thicker than 5-ply and fit a baby under 12 months.
6    Children’s or adult garment.
7    Crochet beanie, scarf or gloves.
8    Any crochet article in Cotton.
9    Crochet doll or toy.
10    Amigurumi toy.
11    Crochet cushion.
12    Knee rug, less than 130cm in any direction.
13    Blanket, larger than 130cm in any direction
14    Any article in crochet not scheduled, (wool, acrylic or cotton).

SEWING
STEWARD:          Kylie Hodges    0408 912 575

SPECIAL AWARDS
    A cash prize has been donated by Christian and Co for the best exhibit in sewing

Classes below can be made from any fabric
Class
30    Child’s Garment.
31    Christmas Themed article.
32    Table Runner.
33    Bag – eg. Handbag, Shopping Bag, Tote Bag.
34    Adults Garment.
35    Cushion.
36    Any Article of sewing - not in schedule.
                                                                                 
PATCHWORK AND QUILTING

STEWARD:          Helen Wheeler  9752 1416   0434384754

SPECIAL AWARDS
    A prize has been donated by Christian and Co for the most outstanding piece in classes 31.
    Libby Mettam MLA has donated a cash prize for the most outstanding piece in classes 58-62.
    A prize has been donated for winner of Class 52

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
    Exhibits to be staged between 8:00am and 9:30am, Thursday 30th October, ready for judging that day.
    Articles must have label temporarily covered.

Class
37    Youth 14-17 Years of age – Quilt.
38    Youth 14-17 Years of age – Any other quilted article (eg. Bag, cushion, wall hanging).
39    Novice (less than 2 years quilting) Any quilt or quilted article.
40    Quilt, more than 75cm on each side, mainly pieced, combination of hand and machine work.
41    Quilt, more than 75cm on each side, machine pieced and quilted.
42    Quilt, more than 75cm on each side, predominantly applique (hand or machine).
43    Quilt, more than 75cm on each side, hand or  machine pieced, longarm/professionally quilted. 
44    Quilt, any size, featuring hand stitchery.
45    Quilt, any size, featuring Foundation Piecing technique.    
46    Wall hanging or art quilt, any technique.
47    Wall hanging or art quilt, any technique – Japanese themed.
48    Table runner.
49    Christmas themed article.
50    Small quilt, no more than 50cm in either direction.
51    Bag, cushion or any other pieced and quilted article.
52    Quilt Challenge, themed “HOME GROWN”. Maximum of 50cm in any direction, to be bound quilt finished depicting the “theme” of the class. Please provide a written description of the theme interpretation to display with the item.
 

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