SECTION L
ENTRIES CLOSE:
ENTRY FEES:
PRIZE MONEY:
CHIEF STEWARD:
JUDGING:
CRAFT
Friday 16th June 2017.
RASNT. Members $2.20, Non-Members $4.40.
First: $12.00, Second: $8.00, provided by RASNT except where otherwise stated. If stated prizes are
not provided by the sponsor the above prize money may be substituted by RASNT.
Pam Hamill Mob. 041 221 3600.
8.00am Tuesday 25th July and Wednesday 26th July 2017.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
DELIVERY:
COLLECTION:
DISPOSAL:
IDENTIFICATION:
INSURANCE:
EXHIBITS:
SALES:
REGULATIONS:
Exhibits to be delivered to the Stewards, Rotary Hall, Darwin Showgrounds, Winnellie,
Shean Rd. between 8:00am and 6:00pm on Monday 24th July 2017.
Exhibits must be collected between 8:00am and 12:00noon on Sunday 30th July 2017.
Exhibits not collected within one week following the show may be disposed of at the Society’s
discretion.
Exhibit cards must be produced for the collection of prize money voucher/s and exhibits.
All exhibits will be covered by insurance only for theft by breaking and entry from the time of
delivery to the Showgrounds until the time of removal and no longer than one week following the
Show.
All work to be bona fide work of the exhibitor. All exhibits must not have been previously entered
in the Royal Darwin Show. The Society may place in the correct classes exhibits considered to be
entered in the wrong class. No exhibit may be entered in more than one class. If applicable, return
postage to be forwarded with entries. All wearable exhibits must be clean and unworn, except the
recycling section Class 8 and 10. All quilts/ sewing must be in “as new” condition.
The Society encourages the sale of exhibits. A commission of 20% will be charged by the Show
Society for such sale.
General Regulations 1 to 37 also apply.
**SPECIAL AWARDS**
LINDA HADDEN MEMORIAL AWARD - BEST EMBROIDERED, LACEWORK OR CROCHET ARTICLE, suitable as an Heirloom.
Champion Rosette and $100 – Sponsored by Kate Hadden.
BEST MACHINE SEWING, Machine Made item, Clothing or Article in Craft Section.
Products to the value of $140. - Sponsored by Julie Wilson and SSS P/L.
CHAMPION EMBROIDERY, CROCHET, KNITTING OR LACEWORK - Champion Rosette and $50
Sponsored by Katrina Fong Lim.
CHAMPION ALL OTHER CRAFTS - Champion Rosette and $50 Voucher - Sponsored by Katrina Fong Lim.
CHAMPION PATCHWORK, QUILTING, APPLIQUE EXHIBIT - Champion Rosette and $25 - Sponsored by P & R Hamill.
GRAND CHAMPION EXHIBIT OF ROTARY HALL - Champion Rosette and Trophy - Sponsored by Wisdom Bar and Cafe.
All Champion Rosette winners in Rotary Hall will be considered for this award.
RESTRICTED COMPETITION
SPECIAL NEEDS: Open to all persons with special needs, disabilities, in care, day centres or nursing home.
(Name of person and day care centre or nursing home to be marked on entry form).
Class 1 Any item of craft. – Sponsored by CWA of the NT.
SEWING
**SPECIAL AWARDS**
*BEST EXHIBIT IN SEWING (from classes 2-11) - $25 – Sponsored by CWA of the NT Executive.
Class 2
SEWING, ANY ITEM OF CLOTHING, machine-made, LADIES’ OR MEN’S.
1st: $30 Products, sponsored by Julie Wilson and SSS P/L.
Class 3 UNDERWEAR, SLEEPWEAR OR SWIMWEAR. 1st: $30 Products, sponsored by Julie Wilson and SSS P/L.
Class 4 ADULT CO-ORDINATES, 2 or 3 pieces. 1st: $30 Products, sponsored by Julie Wilson and SSS P/L.
Class 5 SMOCKED GARMENT, may be embroidered. 1st: $20; 2nd: $10, sponsored by CWA of the NT Branch.
Class 6 OUTFIT, boy or girl, two or more pieces. 1st: $30 Products, sponsored by Julie Wilson and SSS P/L.
Class 7 CREATIVE CHALLENGE, make a wearable garment for $30 or less (receipts must be provided)
originality is encouraged. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
Class 8 MODERN SEWING, Fantasy garment, any medium, must be wearable, judged on originality.
1st: $30 Products, sponsored by Julie Wilson and SSS P/L.
Class 9 RECESSION REVAMP, update your clothes. Supply a photograph of original garment before make over.
Judged on originality. 1st: $30 Products, sponsored by Julie Wilson and SSS P/L.
Class 10 SEWING MACHINE EMBROIDERY, TABLE CLOTH, TABLE RUNNER, PILLOW CASE ETC, machine sewn and decorated
with computerised embroidery. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
Class 11 MACHINE DECORATED GARMENT, garment to be constructed by exhibitor. Embellishment may include any or all of
the following: machine embroidery, computerised embroidery, free machine embroidery or textile art.
1st: $50 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
MILLINERY
Bought hat to be trimmed by the exhibitor, a photo of pre-trimmed hat to be provided with exhibit.
Class 12 HAT FOR DARWIN CUP DAY. 1st: Two (2) Tickets to Darwin Cup Day. Sponsored by Darwin Turf Club.
Class 13 WEARABLE HEADGEAR, any medium suitable for an adult or a child. 1st: $25 Gift Card, sponsored by Spotlight.
Class 14 FEATHERLESS FASCINATORS/PRESIDENTS ‘CHALLENGE. Fascinator base can be bought or made by exhibitor. Fascinator
must not contain any feathers or feather parts. 1st: $100, donated by Judy Anictomatis.
EMBROIDERY
**SPECIAL AWARD**
BEST PIECE OF HAND EMBROIDERY $30, sponsored by Zip Print.
Class 15 CREATIVE NEEDLE WORK, any item, any media, any method including hand embroidery, free motion machine embroidery,
and fabric embellishment. Work must display imagination and creativity. Will be judged on originality and finish.
1st: $50, sponsored by Dr and Ms Short.
Class 16 MADE UP CUSHION, no larger than 50cm x 50cm. 1st: $20 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
Class 17 SUPPER OR TABLE CLOTH, TABLE CENTRE OR RUNNER, crochet edge permitted. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
Class 18 HARDANGER, DRAWN THREAD, etc. 1st: $20 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
Class 19 CROSS STITCH, unfinished article e.g.: bibs, cushions, unframed pictures etc. back of work to be assessed (cross
stitch to be completed). 1st: $20 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
Class 20 CROSS STITCH, finished article e.g.: hand towels, bibs, quilts, Afghans etc.: front of work to be assessed.
Max. Size 40cm x 60cm. 1st: $20 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
Class 21 ANY EMBROIDERED ARTICLE or CLOTHING, (only persons 70 years and over may enter this class).
Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
Class 22 ANY EMBROIDERED ITEM. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
NOVICE EMBROIDERY CLASSES
Open to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previous Royal Darwin Show in a similar class.
Class 23 NOVICE EMBROIDERY, any article. 1st: $20 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
Class 24 NOVICE CROSS STITCH, any article, Max. Size 40cm x 60cm, not framed.
1st: $20 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
PATCHWORK and QUILTING
Quilts must be constructed of fabric, although embellishments may be added. Quilts must consist of three layers and must be
quilted. Any technique or combination of techniques may be used to make the quilt. All or any of these techniques hand sewn or
machine made.
Class 25 LAP QUILT, Max. Size 1.5m square. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
Class 26 LARGE QUILT, patchwork, hand or machine pieced .Quilted by the maker on a domestic sewing machine.
Max. Size 250cm x 300cm. 1st: $150 Voucher, for commercial quilting a single quilt. Sponsored by Bold Quilting.
Class 27 QUILT, patchwork, hand or machine pieced, commercially quilted. Max. Size 250cm x 300cm.
1st: $150 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
Class 28 QUILT MINIATURE, should be a scale down version of a full size bed quilt, foundation pieced or hand/machine pieced,
Max. Size 50cm x 50cm. 1st: $50, sponsored by Darwin Patchworkers and Quilters Inc.
Class 29 PICTORIAL ART or WALL HANGING, (pictorial quilt must portray a recognisable subject). Exhibit must demonstrate some
of the following elements, embellishments, creative stitching, and innovative quilting. Max Size 1.2m x 1.2m.
1st: $50, sponsored by Darwin Patchworkers and Quilters Inc.
Class 30 ANY OTHER ITEM, Garment, Bag, Cushion or Accessories, using patchwork, appliqué or quilting techniques.
1st: $50, sponsored by CWA of the NT Branch.
Class 31 “QUILTS OF LOVE”. Sizes 24 to 24 inches square (60cm to 60cm) or less. These quilts will be donated to the Royal Darwin
Hospital and the Darwin Private Hospital as part of an ongoing project by Darwin Patchworker’s and Quilter’s Inc. For
further information contact Darwin Patch Worker’s and Quilter’s Inc.
1st: $50, sponsored by Darwin Patchworkers and Quilters Inc.
Class 32 OVER 70 (SENIORS) QUILT, any technique, Max. Size 250cm x 300cm.
Class 33 OVER 70 (SENIORS) ANY OTHER ITEM, Garment, Bag, Cushion or Accessories, quilted or appliquéd item.
1st: $40, sponsored by P & R Hamill.
LACEWORK “HAND MADE ONLY”
Lace is made in a number of ways and is delicate even if made with a coarser thread. Lace is not always purely ornamental; it
can be used for wearing apparel such as collars and cuffs, baby bonnets, bridal veils etc. Methods of Lace Making: With
bobbins, with a needle - Teneriffe, cutwork, drawn thread etc, with a shuttle - tatting, with a hook – crochet, with 2 needles
or a circular needle – knitted, with a hairpin - hairpin crochet.
ANY ITEM PROVIDED IT IS DELICATE ORNAMENTAL AND FUNCTIONAL.
Class 34 BOBBIN LACE. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
Class 35 NEEDLE LACE. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
For example: Teneriffe/Nanduti, Youghal, Limerick, Carrick across, Tambour, Armenian, and Greek Knotted.
Class 36 TATTED LACES. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
Class 37 KNITTED LACES. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
Class 38 CROCHET LACE. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
Class 39 NOVICE LACE, Any medium, open to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previous Royal Darwin Show in a
similar class. Sponsored by Showbag Carousel.
CROCHET ‘ANY FIBRE’
All crochet exhibits to be unstarched and unstiffened.
Class 40
Class 41
Class 42
Class 43
Class 44
Class 45
Class 46
Class 47
Class 48
BABY SET, minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 garments, using 3 or 4 ply fibre. 1st: $25 Gift Card, sponsored by Spotlight.
DOILIES, three different, not exceeding 28cm diameter.
LUNCHEON TRAY- CLOTH, TABLE CENTRE or SUPPER CLOTH, all over crochet.
RUG or BEDSPREAD. 1st: $25, sponsored by Katrina Fong Lim.
CROCHET EDGE ON A SMALL ARTICLE, using 40-60 gauge.
GARMENT, ladies’ or child’s.
ANY ARTICLE/GARMENT (only persons 70 years and over may enter this class).
ANY ARTICLE, suitable as a gift, no larger than a tissue box size. 1st: $20, sponsored by E. Pitts
CROCHET, BABY BLANKET or PRAM COVER. – 1st: $25, sponsored by Katrina Fong Lim.
KNITTING
Any Fibre, Hand knitted.
Class 49 BABY SET, minimum three garments 3 or 4 ply.
Class 50 SHAWL or STOLE.
Class 51 CARDIGAN, BLOUSE, or PULLOVER, adult or child.
Class 52 TEACOSY.
Class 53 ANY ARTICLE/GARMENT, one individual item (only persons 70 years and over may enter this class).
Class 54 SMALL ITEM, suitable as a gift, no larger than a tissue box. 1st: $20 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
Class 55 NOVICE, open to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previous Royal Show in a similar class.
1st: $20 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
Class 56 KNITTED, KNEE RUG, BABY BLANKET or PRAM COVER.
Class 57 BEANIES/HATS. 1st: $20 Voucher, sponsored by Dragonfly Fabrics.
FRAMED PICTURES
IF ENTRY IS OVER SIZED IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All pictures MUST be ready for hanging with wire or cord. Exhibitors must
provide measurements of exhibit (Length x Width) please state on Entry Form. No substitutes allowed.
Class 58 EMBROIDERED PICTURE, any style Max. Size Frame 60cm x 60cm. 1st: $15, sponsored by P & R Hamill.
Class 59 PICTURE, ANY MEDIUM, e.g. collage, bark, silver, paper, shells, pressed flowers etc.
Max. Size Frame 60cm x 60cm.
DOLLS/SOFT TOYS
Maximum length or height not to exceed 50cm unless stated. ALL GARMENTS FOR DRESSED DOLLS TO BE REMOVABLE.
**SPECIAL AWARD**
*BEST OF SECTION DOLLS/SOFT TOYS $20 sponsored by CWA of the NT - Darwin Branch.
Class 60
Class 61
Class 62
Class 63
Class 64
DRESSED DOLL, crochet, knitted, hand or machine sewn, woven fabric doll and garment, not to exceed 50cm.
MYTHICAL CREATURE, e.g. dragon, mermaid etc. any medium, not to exceed 60cm.
CUDDLY SOFT TOY, felt, fabric, knitted or crochet, suitable for young child, not to exceed 50cm, one item only.
ORNAMENTAL SOFT TOY, not to exceed 50cm. 1st: $20, sponsored by P & R Hamill.
HANDMADE DOLL DRESSED any medium. 1st: $20, sponsored by P & R Hamill.
INDIVIDUAL CRAFTS
Class 65 FOLK ART and DECORATIVE PAINTING, Max. Size 40cm x 30cm.
Class 66 ANY ARTICLE, (stating origin of article) made from RECYCLED used materials. Can be functional or sculptural.
Class 67 ANY ARTICLE of CRAFT, only persons 70 years and over may enter this class.
Class 68 PAPER TOLLE, framed.
Class 69 SMALL ITEM, no larger than tissue box size. Not eligible for any other class. 1st: $20, sponsored by P & R Hamill.
Class 70 HOME MADE GREETING CARDS, original work and design. Four cards per entry. (Presented in a zip lock bag).
Class 71 BEADED ARTICLE, (not jewellery). 1st: $20, sponsored by P & R Hamill.
Class 72 JEWELLERY, any medium. 1st: $20, sponsored by NT General Store.
Class 73 SCRAPBOOKING. BLUE and YELLOW CHALLENGE. Single Page, 5% of one other colour allowed.
1st: $20 Voucher; 2nd: $10 Voucher, sponsored by Stamp Craft/Karen Gooch.
Class 74 SCRAPBOOKING, SPECIAL OCCASION THEME. Single page.
Class 75 SCRAPBOOKING SKETCH CHALLENGE. (Sketches available from Stamp Craft.)
1st: $20 Voucher; 2nd: $10 Voucher, sponsored by Stamp Craft/ Karen Gooch.
Class 76 LEATHERWORK. 1st: $20, sponsored by NT General Store.
Class 77 BAGS, evening/shoulder. Any medium any size.
Class 78 CUSHIONS, any shape or medium. 1st: $30 Product, sponsored by Julie Wilson and SSS P/L.
Class 79 GLASS ARTS, any discipline, eg lamp work, kiln cast, glass mosaics, and kiln formed, fused and slumped.
1st: $20, sponsored by NT General Store.
Class 80 MODELS, eg boats or cars. Not from a kit. All models to be fixed to a base or stand. No larger than 1m x 50cm x 1m.
1st: $20, sponsored by NT General Store.
Class 81 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT. One only, any medium.
Class 82 CHINESE “YEAR OF THE ROOSTER” any article, any medium, size not to exceed 50cm x 50cm x 50cm.
NB: THEME FOR 2018 ROYAL DARWIN SHOW WILL BE “YEAR OF THE DOG”
CERAMICS / POTTERY
Class 83 ANY ITEM OF SCULPTURED CERAMICS OR POTTERY. 1st: $20, sponsored by Zip Print.
Class 84 HOBBY CERAMICS, any finish, made from mould, no larger than 40cm x 30cm.
WOODWORK
**SPECIAL AWARD**
*BEST WOODWORK $50 Sponsored by Territory Saws and Hardware.
Class 85 ORNAMENTAL.
Class 86 LATHE WORK, any article or piece.
Class 87 FUNCTIONAL PIECE, any article judged on design and craftsmanship, amateur.
ADULT LEGO
Class 88 ADULT LEGO. Not kit, Individual design, one entry per person. Base size no larger than 40cm x 40 cm. Height limit is 80cm.
FISHING LURES
REGULATIONS: Functional piece must include photos of construction.
Class 89 FISHING LURE, FLY, must include fly hook, debarbed with plastic cover, split ring, skirt (can be made from any material)
can include, swivel, beads, clevis and spinning blades.
1st: $100.00 Voucher; 2nd: $50.00 Voucher, sponsored by Reidy’s Lure Factory.
Class 90 FISHING LURE, OTHER, must include bib, eye splinter and swivel for treble hooks. To be able to take maximum of three
hooks, hooks to be debarbed and plastic covers on tip ends.
1st: $100.00 Voucher; 2nd: $50.00 Voucher, sponsored by Reidy’s Lure Factory.
96A Winnellie Road Winnellie NT
PO Box 36945, Winnellie NT 0821
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.darwinquilters.com.au
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