Black Sheep Hand Weavers Guild

Monterey County Wool Show

For questions about the fleece judging and auction, please contact: Lili Blalock, 1161 Sylvan Place, Monterey, CA 93940, 831.375.5092, steveblalock@comcast.net.

Important Dates

No fairgrounds meals are available during judging, but please join in our traditional potluck. Local spinning guild Anne's Web provides plates and plasticware.

All entries in this division must have been home produced by the exhibitor and completed within one year of the opening date of the fair to be eligible for premium awards.

Division 2005 - Hand Spun Yarns

Champion Yarn: $25, First Prize: $10, Second Prize: $7, Third Prize: $3. Entry Fee: $1 per entry per class. Entry Limit: 2 entries per exhibitor per class. Exhibitors limited to Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo County residents except for people buying fleece at the Monterey Wool County Fair Wool Show auctions for 1998, 1999, and 2000 and entering yarn made from that fleece (i.e., a fleece bought in 1999 may return as yarn in 2000 and as a garment in 2001).

All skeins shall be at least 25 yards each. It is recommended to use at least three skein ties per shein and they should be loose and non-binding.

Fibers used for these yarns must be spun from wool, mohair, angora, or llama/alpaca, or any cameloid, other mammel or a combination of these fibers. These fibers may have been dyed with natural or chemical dyes. If using natural dyes, the mordant should be specified. Dyed yarns must have been dyed by the exhibitor. Note the type (brand) of dye used. Please note if spun in grease not yet washed. Be as specific as possible as to intended use. It is helpful to the judge if you describe the method of fiber preparation for the yarns. The more information you can give, the more helpful it is for the judge to evaluate your entry. Please attach a small fleece sample to the 3"x 5" label. Also please attach a small swatch (a minimum of 3"x 3") of the completed fabric to the skein.

Masters Class in each subdivision of hand spun yarn classes is for the experience spinner as an added challenge in the perfection of their work. Single or plyed yarns are acceptable.

CLASS:

1. Washed natural-colored wool yarn - Singles
2. Washed natural-colored wool yarn - Plyed
3. Washed white wool yarn - Singles
4. Washed white wool yarn - Plyed
5. Mohair yarn - Singles
6. Mohair yarn - Plyed
7. Angora rabbit yarn - Singles
8. Angora rabbit yarn - Plyed
9. Llama/alpaca or any Cameloid wool yarn - Singles
10. Llama/alpaca or any Cameloid wool yarn - Plyed
11. Blended yarns from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or any Cameloid, any combination yarn - Singles
12. Blended yarns from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or any Cameloid, any combination yarn - Plyed
13. Natural-dyed yarn - Singles
14. Natural-dyed yarn - Plyed
15. Synthetic-dyed yarn - Singles
16. Synthetic-dyed yarn - Plyed
17. Commercially-dyed roving/sliver - Singles
18. Commercially-dyed roving/sliver - Plyed
19. Any other mammal fiber by itself or blended with other eligible fibers yarn - Singles, 2-ply, or Multi-ply
20. Yarn to be used for stitchery - Singles
21. Yarn to be used for stitchery - Plyed
22. Novelties* - can be from any of the fibers, or blends, from the preceeding classes
23. Plyed Sock Yarn -- 1-Ply can be synthetic commercial spun fiber, i.e., nylon blend to give durability
24. Spindle Spun** any mammal fiber by itslef or blended with other eligible fibers - Singles
25. Spindle Spun** any mammal fiber by itslef or blended with other eligible fibers - Plyed
26. Novice*** - Singles
27. Novice*** - 2-Ply
28. Novice*** - Multi-ply (3 or more)
29. Special Class: A Basket of Yarn. A basket (does not have to be hand made) containing at least five skeins which meet the criterial of Division 2005 for processing and display, including samples of end use. The choices shall include at least an example of lace weight fingering, worsted, sportweight, and bulky yarn OR single, plyed sock yarn, novelty-boucle, exotice mammal fiber and natural-dyed yarns.

**Spindle Spun: to enter, yarn must have been spun on a spindle; list type of spindle utilized.

***To enter in the novice class, spinner must not have won a blue ribbon.

All skeins shall be at least 25 yards each. It is recommended to use at least 3 skein ties per skein and they should be loose and non-binding.

Each entry in Division 2005 to include a 3"x 5" label including the following information, as well as a minimum of 3"x 3" swatch of the completed project. Additional on the label, state as much information as possible, emphasizing intended use, whether or not the skein has been set and how the sample was finished. For blended yarns, please describe the approximate percentage of each fiber.

Division:
Class:
Grade of Fleece: (fine, medium, or coarse)
Breed of Sheep (if known):
Source, if dyed:
Intended or Appropriate Use:
Source of Fleece:

Champion Yarn - $25.00

Division 2006 - Crafted

Champion Yarn: $50, First Prize: $20, Second Prize: $15, Third Prize: $10. Entry Fee: $2 per entry per class. Hand spun yarns entered in this division must meet the criteria of Hand spun Yarns, Division 2005. Entry Limit: 2 entries per exhibitor per class. Exhibitors limited to that geographical area of guilds that belong to the Conference of Northern California Handweavers, although the exhibitor does not have to be a member of one of those guilds. Entries are also welcomed from neighboring San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, Inyo, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties. Exception: Anyone buying fleece at the Monterey Wool County Fair Wool Show auctions in 2002, 2003, and 2004, may also enter an item made from that fleece, regardless of their place of residence. Please attach a small sample of the yarn and of the unspun fiber and attach it to the 3"x 5" label. It is helpful to the judge if you describe the method of fiber preparation for the yarns. The more information you can give, the more helpful it is for the judge to evaluate your entry. In handwoven entries, yarn other than hand spun may be used as non-visible warp only. Visible warp/weft must be of 100% hand spun. For rugs, commercial warp threads may be used, providing they are only visible as fringe or bound warp finish.

Class 17& 18: Items eligible include any which are currently eligible in the crafted division (2006). All items would comprise a single class. All items entered in this class would be judged using the score card appropriate for that item. The item receiving the highest score would be placed first, the item placing second would have the second-highest score, and so forth. In case of a tie, it would be the judge's choice as to the placing.

Teams eligible to enter would include those in which both members live in the geographical area currently eligible to enter Monterey County Fair, using whatever eligible fiber they wanted. In addition, teams living anywhere that use a fleece bought at the Monterey County Fair Wool Auction in the last 3 years would also be eligible.

CLASS:

1. Accessories - Hats
2. Accessories - Scarfs
3. Accessories - Socks
4. Accessories - Mittens/gloves
5. Article of clothing - handwoven
6. Article of clothing - other, i.e., knitted crocheted - child's sweater/vest
7. Article of clothing - other, i.e., knitted crocheted - man's sweater
8. Article of clothing - other, i.e., knitted crocheted - woman's sweater
9. Article of clothing - other, i.e., knitted crocheted - man's vest
10. Article of clothing - other, i.e., knitted crocheted - woman's vest
11. Shawls/Ruana/Poncho
12. Afghans
13. Throw, lap rug
14. Woven yardage not yet constructed in a piece
15. Rugs/Tapestry
16. Needlework piece
17. Hook/locker stitch piece
18. Other, specify
19. Accesories or article of clothing utilizing commercial dyed roving or sliver (not eligible for Best of Show Award)
20. Clothing-Spinner-Maker: A class open to a team of two. One member is the spinner who spun the yarn. The second is the maker, the person who used the yarn to make the finished item. (List both team members on entry form.)
21. All Other-Spinner-Maker: A class open to a team of two. One member is the spinner who spun the yarn. The second is the maker, the person who used the yarn to make the finished item. (List both team members on entry form.)
22. Team Effort -- any item open to any group of spinners, weavers, knitters, etc. Ideal category for guild efforts.
23. Felted Item
24. Handcrafted toys

Additional Financial Support comes from:

• Black Sheep Guild
• Serendipity Spinners
• Connie Pearlstein
• Individual Wool Show Supporters

Division 2007 - Junior Handspun/Handcrafted

CLASS:

1. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: undyed wool yarn - Singles
2. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: undyedwool yarn - Plyed
3. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: dyed yarn - Singles
4. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: dyed yarn - Plyed
5. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: blended from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or cameloid, any combination - Singles
6. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: blended from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or cameloid, any combination - Plyed
7. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: blended from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or cameloid, dyed, any combination - Singles
8. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: blended from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or cameloid, dyed, any combination - Plyed
9. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: Handwoven article made from handspun
10. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: Handwoven article made from commercial wool yarn
11. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: knitted or crocheted item made with yarn
12. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: Felted Item
13. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: Handcrafted Toys
14. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: Group project: woven item mae by two or more students in a class setting
15. Through 11 years of age as of 7/1/05: Any Other, 2 entries per exhibitor; please specifiy, i.e., crafted using yarn spun by an adult
16. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: undyed wool yarn - Singles
17. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: undyedwool yarn - Plyed
18. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: dyed yarn - Singles
19. 12 Through 17 1 years of age as of 7/1/05: dyed yarn - Plyed
20. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: blended from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or cameloid, any combination - Singles
21. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: blended from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or cameloid, any combination - Plyed
22. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: blended from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or cameloid, dyed, any combination - Singles
23. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: blended from wool, mohair, angora, silk, and/or cameloid, dyed, any combination - Plyed
24. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: Handwoven article made from handspun
25. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: Handwoven article made from commercial wool yarn
26. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: knitted or crocheted item made with yarn
27. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: Felted Item
28. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: Handcrafted Toys
29. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: Group project: woven item mae by two or more students in a class setting
30. 12 Through 17 years of age as of 7/1/05: Any Other, 2 entries per exhibitor; please specifiy, i.e., crafted using yarn spun by an adult