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UPPER MIDWEST
ALPACAS
AOBA Certified Alpaca Fleece Show
May 7-9, 2010
Fifth Annual Fleece Show
Upper Midwest Alpacas (formerly Alpacas of
Minnesota) is hosting our fifth annual AOBA Certified Alpaca
fleece show.
Our
Fleece Show will
again be held in conjunction with Shepherd's Harvest. Everyone
is invited to visit Shepherd's Harvest in Lake Elmo, Minnesota
and see all the great alpaca fleeces in the competition.
For
the second time there will be an alpaca
fiber arts competition. Knitters, crocheters,
weavers and felters, here is your chance. Articles must
contain at least 50% alpaca. Below are the rules
and entry forms for the alpaca fiber arts competion.
Also
there will be a retail booth. Here the
Upper Midwest Alpacas members will be selling their fleeces,
roving and yarn. Fiber artists be warned: bring
a drool cloth! You won't be able to resist the
luxury of alpaca fiber!
Full
fleeces shorn between April 24, 2009 and May 7, 2010 can
be entered in the fleece show. Alpaca Breeders: please plan
on showing your best fleeces. Below are the rules
and forms needed to enter the Alpaca Fleece Show.
For
more info on this show, or more about alpacas and their
fleeces come to: www.uppermidwestalpacas.com
Alpaca
Fleece Show
| ANTICIPATED
SHOW LEVEL: |
Level
II |
| Entry
Fee: |
$26.00
per fleece (includes $6.00 fee to AOBA)
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| AOBA Non-Member Fee:
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Exhibitors
not members of AOBA or AOBA members not registered with
the AOBA Show Division must pay a $75.00 fee per
farm.
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| JUDGE:
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--Sharon
Loner, AOBA Certified Judge
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AWARDS:th
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--Ribbons
1st through 6th
--Color Championships in all groups with appropriate
number of fleeces exhibited
--Judges Choice, Huacaya and Suri
--Best Prepared, Huacaya and Suri (any fleece eligible) |
| Special Awards:
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Best
Lock Formation (Suri); Best Luster (Suri); Best Brightness
& Best Crimp (Huacaya) |
| Special First Time:th
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Exhibitor
Award for the top score of suri and huacaya fleeces
by a 1st time Fleece Show Exhibitor.
Note: If this is your first fleece show entry please
circle yes on your entry tag. |
Fleece
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Show
Schedule: |
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Friday,
May 7, 2010 |
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11:00- 1:00 p.m. |
Check-in
for fleeces Washington County Fair Grounds, Lake Elmo |
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1:00- 2:00 p.m. |
Show
Set-up - color check |
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2:00
p.m. |
Judging
begins (CLOSED JUDGING) |
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Saturday, May 8, 2010 |
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8:30 a.m. |
Judging
continues if necessary
Display of fleeces at conclusion of judging |
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Sunday,
May 9, 2010 |
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9:00 a.m.
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Display
of fleeces |
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3:00
- 5:00 p.m. |
Fleece
check-out |
- This
is an AOBA Certified fleece show all rules and guidelines
must comply with the 2010 AOBA Show Division Handbook.
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For membership information or to join the Show Division
in lieu of paying the non-AOBA Show Division member fee
of $75 per show fee, contact the AOBA Office at 615-834-4195.
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All fleeces entered in the Show must be from alpacas registered
by the Alpaca Registry,Inc. (ARI).
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Copies of ARI registration certificates must be included
with entries.
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Owner of Record for Entry to Show Forms are accepted if
properly executed by owner shown on ARI certificate.
- Color
Check is required as part of fleece check in and fleeces
may be moved to a more appropriate class.
- Limit
of
three fleeces per owner (individual(s)/farm/entity)
per breed type (Huacaya and Suri), per age division, per
color designation.
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Entries must be postmarked by April 18, 2010 and received
by April 24, 2010. Entries postmarked after that date
will be returned.
- Fleeces
will be combined into color groups according to show size
under AOBA Color Combining rules (same as halter) See
chart in the current AOBA Show Handbook
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No refunds, substitutions or changes allowed after April
24, 2010.
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Mail-in fleeces accepted.
Fleeces mailed back only if appropriate fee in
enclosed with entry. Not responsible for lost or damaged
fleeces.
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NOTE: Color Championships require 10 for huacaya and 8
for suri.
ENTRIES
WITH INCOMPLETE INFORMATION
OR INCORRECT PAYMENT AMOUNTS WILL BE RETURNED
FOR CORRECTION
PLEASE CHECK YOUR ENTRIES CAREFULLY.
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Fleece
Show Entry Rules as a Word Doc.
Fleece
Show Entry Rules in PDF format.
Fleece
Show Entry Form as a Word Doc.
Fleece
Show Entry Form in PDF format.
Fleece
Show Entry Tag as a Word Doc.
Fleece
Show Entry Tag in PDF format.
Fleece
Exhibitor Disclosure as a Word Doc.
Fleece
Exhibitor Disclosure in PDF format.
2010
Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival
Alpaca Fiber Arts Show
Fiber
Arts Rules
Fiber
Arts Judge: experienced guild member
- Fiber
Arts Competition
| Fiber
Arts Divisions: |
1.a.1 |
Fiber
Artist Beginner Youth – Age 18 and
younger, working in the Fiber Art for less than 1
year |
1.a.2 |
Fiber Artist Beginner Adult – Over
18, working in the Fiber Art for less than 1 year
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1.b |
Fiber
Artist Intermediate (Working in the Fiber
Art for more than 1 year). |
1.c |
Fiber
Artist Advanced (Working in the Fiber Art
for more than 2 year and has received a score of 90
or greater within a given class). |
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| Fiber
Arts Categories |
| 2.a |
All
handwork – 100% handspun yarns with
100% handmade construction, and/or 100% hand-felted |
| 2.b.1 |
Partial of non-handwork – Use
of commercially spun yarn and/or knitting machine
made construction |
| 2.b.2 |
Partial or non-handwork – Less
than 100% hand-felted |
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| Fiber
Arts Groups |
| 3.a |
Woven |
| 3.b |
Felt |
| 3.c |
Knit |
| 3.d |
Crochet |
| 3.e |
Lace |
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| Fiber
Arts Classes |
| 4.a.1 |
Accessories
– Any technique – Gloves, scarves, socks,
and other small wearable items such as jewelry
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| 4.b |
Shawls – Any technique
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| 4.c |
Hats – Any technique
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| 4.d.1 |
Garments – Sweaters
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| 4.d.2 |
Garments – Vests
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| 4.e.1 |
Hearth & Home – Any technique
– Art and Toys (pictures, wall hangings, statues,
etc.)
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| 4.e.2 |
Hearth & Home – Any technique
– Home Furnishing (rugs, pillows, Afghans, etc.) |
Rules
Fiber Arts Competiton
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All Entries, in all classes, must consist of 50% or more
alpaca fiber.
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All Fiber Arts items must be one-of-a-kind items crafted
by the exhibitor.
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A maximum of 1 entry per division/category/group/class
per exhibitor.
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Items must have been completed between May 10, 2009 and
May 1. 2010.
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Each item must be accompanied by written description that
provides construction details. The construction description
requires, but is not limited to the following information:
fiber preparation, fiber content, techniques used, pattern
designer, yarn used and intended use. This description
will be included in the points for judging. Written description
shall not exceed a 3” x 5” card and must NOT
contain identifying information, including but not limited
to alpaca name, individual name or ranch identifying information.
NOTE: Description cards containing identifying information
will be removed and NO points for written description
will be awarded.
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No substitution at the show.
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Judging Criteria: Items will be judged by experienced
fiber artist with points given for visual appeal, design,
color, texture, craftsmanship, cleanliness, cohesiveness,
consistency, tension, gauge/stitch size, correctness of
finish, structural durability, selvedges/joins, correct
needle size or correct set, finishing, notions, blocking,
final finishing, handle, creativity & innovation,
construction description and intent.
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Ribbons will be awarded in each division/category/group/class.
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Classes may be combined if less than 4 entries per class
are received.
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The judge or Fiber Arts Show Superintendent may change
the category/class of an item at his/her discretion.
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Entry Fees: $10 per item of Fiber Arts Entry. This fee
includes $3 AOBA fee.
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Fees should be made out to Upper Midwest Alpacas and sent
no later than April 18, 2010.
Mail to:
Kit Almich
North County Alpacas
30224 Lexington Rd.
Le Sueur, MN 56058
- Check
in at Fleece Show: Friday, May
7, no later 1:00 AM
- Items
must be left on display until 4:00 pm, Sunday, May 9,
2010..
- Written
authorization is required for someone other than the Exhibitor
to pick up the item.
Alpaca
Fiber Arts Competition Information as a Word DOC
Alpaca
Fiber Arts Competition Information in PDF format
Alpaca
Fiber Arts Competition Entry Form as a Word DOC
Alpaca
Fiber Arts Competition Entry Form in PDF format
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