Black Sheep Gathering — 2008
Fiber Arts and Yarn Show

Rules Applying to All Divisions

All entries and consignments must be in place at their assigned times. The Black Sheep Gathering, Inc., is not responsible for damage or loss while on the fairgrounds. All decisions of the Black Sheep Gathering Committee are final. ALL sheep and goats must have Scrapie Identification as required by the USDA. For information, contact Victoria O’Nion at 503-399-5871 or toll free 1-866-873-2824. NO DOGS allowed in any building. Animals may not be housed in the parking lot in trucks or trailers. Mandatory livestock exhibitors’ meeting 7:45am Friday, June 20, at Show Ring A.

FIBER ARTS AND YARN SHOW Judge: Judith MacKenzie McCuin Augusta, Montana Judith has been a textile artist for over thirty years. She teaches in the USA and Canada, her work appears in private and public collections. The mission of this show is to showcase the use of natural colored animal fibers. The purpose of the Fiber Arts and Yarn Show is to support natural colored wool and fiber production through handspinning and fiber arts. Enter your handspun projects and join the competition. • The Sharon Nofziger Memorial Black Lamb Cup, sponsored by the Black Sheep Gathering, will be awarded to the best overall entry from those seventeen and younger. All these items will be judged first before the presentation of the cup. • The Black Sheep Cup will be awarded to the best overall adult entry. This is a perennial trophy donated by the Black Sheep Newsletter. EXCEPTION: Lot N: Group Works, will NOT be eligible to compete for this trophy. Fiber Arts Entry Form Yarn Division  |  Fiber Arts Division

Fiber Arts and Yarn Show Rules: 1.    Please use Fiber Arts entry form. 2.    Fees:    $2 per skein of yarn.                    $4 per Fiber Arts item. 3.    All articles, including the yarn in the article and yarns entered must have been finished within the last year        by the entrant from 100% animal fibers.  4.    Yarn MUST be in skeins with a minimum 30 yards, appropriately tied. NO balls of yarn will be accepted. 5.    Attach to each item two 3 x 5 cards.        Card 1:    Entrant’s name and address.        Card 2:    Include the following: •    Division, Lot and Class Number of item. •    Fiber content(s), to include breed of animal if known. •    Include a statement of how fiber was prepared. •    Fleece or fiber sample must be attached to both skeins and finished items.       Skeins of yarn must also include: •    A statement of intended use of yarn •    A 3 x 3 inch (minimum size) sample swatch, demonstrating any patterning or techniques       to be used.       Finished items should include descriptive information regarding: •    Preparation. •    Technique. •    Design used—indicate “original design” if no commer-cial pattern was used. 6.    Judging criteria established by Northwest Regional Spinners Association, 1990. The judge is free to change        any exhibit not properly entered in correct Lot, Class, or Division. 7.    Entries must be in place by noon, Friday, June 20, 2008. The Fiber Arts show will accept mail-in entries        received by June 15th. Please include mailing label and funds for return postage. Insurance, if desired, to        be provided by entrant. 8.    Release—starts at 2:45pm, Sunday, June 22, 2008. Early release must be arranged with Fiber Arts        attendants. All entries must be claimed by 5pm. 9.    A 10% handling fee will be collected on all items sold at the Fiber Arts and Yarn Show. • • • • The Spinner’s Gallery is dedicated to the memory of Sharon Nofziger’s gentle spirit. It is inspired by Sharon’s desire to have a place for people who want to exhibit this year’s projects without participating in the judging. The criteria and entry fees will be the same as the Fiber Arts and Yarn Show. On the entry form indicate you are entering the Spinner’s Gallery by listing the fiber arts or yarn lot to read 00. • • • • YARN DIVISION Judging Criteria for all Entries: General overall appearance. Preparation for exhibit—clean, properly skeined and tied, of listed yardage and/or weight, blocked if necessary. Suitability of fiber to yarn—amount of twist, diameter of yarn. Technique—twist evenly executed, appropriate plying twist, diameter consistent throughout, structurally durable, yarns designed consistent, dyeing/blending consistent. Suitability of yarn to use—direction of twist, amount of twist, diameter of yarn, handle of yarn, appropriate number of plies. Lot: 100% Grease White Wool Yarn. 100% Grease Natural Color Wool Yarn 100% Washed White Wool Yarn 100% Washed Natural Color Wool Yarn. 100% Mohair Yarn, Natural Color or White. 100% Angora Rabbit Yarn, Natural Color or White. 100% Camelid Yarn, Natural Color or White. 100% Silk, Natural Color or White. 100% Cashmere, Natural Color or White. 100% Pygora Goat, Natural Color or White. 100% Other Animal Fibers (i.e., qiviut, buffalo, yak, possum, dog, etc.). Blended fibers, Natural Color or White (must be greater than 50% animal protein). Plant/Mineral-dyed Natural Color Yarn. Plant/Mineral-dyed White Yarn. Plant/Mineral-dyed Yarn from Blended Fibers (must be greater than 50% animal protein). Synthetic-dyed Natural Color Yarn. Synthetic-dyed White Yarn. Synthetic-dyed Yarn from Blended Fibers (must be greater than 50% animal protein). All animal fiber with addition of metallic yarn, natural color or white. All animal fiber with addition of metallic yarn, dyed.    00.  Spinner’s Gallery—FOR DISPLAY ONLY. Class: Singles. 2-ply. Multi-ply. Novelty yarn of choice. Fine-spun yarn. Machine spun. Pee Wee handspun—age 7 and under. Children handspun—age 8-12. Teen handspun—age 13-17. top of page FIBER ARTS DIVISION Judging Criteria for all Entries: General overall appearance. Suitability of yarn to article—consistency of spinning, appropriate yarn characteristics. Suitability of fiber to project—fiber preparation, drapability, durability, hand. Technique—gauge/sett, even tension, perfect execution, no uncorrected mistakes. Finishing—blocking, ends, cleanliness, seams, appropriate notions. Judging criteria established by Northwest Regional Spinners Association, 1990. Lot: Hand-Knitted or -Crocheted—Knitted or crocheted items must be handspun (indicate on tag) Made from 100% Natural Color Wool-Undyed. Made from 100% Natural Color Wool-Dyed. Made from 100% Natural Animal Fibers-Undyed (includes white wool). Made from 100% Natural Animal Fibers-Dyed (includes white wool). Made from 100% silk. Blended fibers (50% must be animal protein; includes metallic). Class: Sweaters, jackets, coats. Vests. Shawls, ponchos, capes. Afghans. Accessories-hats, scarves, belts, etc. Socks. Pee Wee knitted projects—age 7 and under. Children knitted projects—age 8-12. Teen knitted projects—age 13-17. Lot: Woven—either the entire weft or the entire warp must be handspun; remaining fibers may be either         hand or machine spun and may contaian plant fibers.. . . Made from 100% Natural Color Wool—Undyed. Made from 100% Natural Color Wool—Dyed. Made from 100% Natural Animal Fibers—Undyed (includes white wool). Made from 100% Natural Animal Fibers—Dyed (includes white wool). Made from 100% Silk. Blended fibers (must be greater than 50% animal protein; includes metallic). Lot M: Miscellaneous Protein Fibers. Class: Machine knitted items. Wet felted items. Laminated felt. Needlefelted items. Stuffed animals. Locker hooking. Hooked rugs and hangings. Crewel and needlepoint. Combination of techniques. Pee Wee projects—age 7 and under. Children projects—age 8-12. Teen projects—age 13-17. Basketry. Lot N: Group Works             Collaborative projects will be judged and ribbons awarded. These projects will NOT be eligible to             compete for.The Black Sheep Cup or the Black Lamb Cup. Lot 00: Spinner’s Gallery top of page