​Fiber Arts Show

Do you spin, knit, crochet, weave or felt?
We would love to see your work! 
Consider entering  Fiber Fusion's Fiber Arts Show.  We look forward to seeing your handspun skeins and hand made fiber art creations! All entries must be made from natural fibers and completed after October 31, 2018.

We use the Danish method of scoring, so each item receives a ribbon based on a set of standardized criteria for the execution of that item. You can get some great suggestions on what's great about your piece and what to try next time from our experienced judge.

All levels of experience are encouraged to participate.

$ People's Choice Award $

We are happy to announce our new People's Choice Award this year.
$50 will be awarded to both a Youth and an Adult fiber art entry.
Please come admire the entries and choose your favorite!

2019 Registration is Open

PRE-REGISTRATION is ​required!
Use the buttons below to register and pay online OR download our form and mail your registration and payment to us. Please note: mail in registration deadline is one week earlier than online registration.
Online Registration deadline Oct 17, 2019
Mail-in Registration deadline Oct 10, 2019

Please Note:

  • Fiber Art entries may be dropped off directly at the show:
    • Friday, Oct. 18 between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m
    • Saturday morning, Oct. 19th between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
  • Entries may be mailed in​:
    • See registration for details
    • Postmarked no later than Oct 10, 2019 and including return postage and packaging​
  • Entries may also be dropped off to specific locations:
    • See registration for details
    • Drop off entries no later than Oct 16, 2019

Judging criteria for all entries:

​Judging will be anonymous, with points given for creativity, craftsmanship, hand-feel, visual appeal, appropriate use of fiber and technique, effectiveness, written description, intended use, and final finish.

Category:  Youth (18 years and younger) or Adult (19 years and up)


​Class A:  Handspun Yarn

Skeins must be minimum of 25 yards & tied with four “figure-8” ties.  Balls of yarn will not be accepted.
​LOT NUMBER:
  1. Singles.
  2. 2-ply.
  3. Multi-ply.
  4. Novelty yarn of choice.
  5. Fine-spun yarn.
  6. E-Spinner.
  7. Spindle Spun.
  8. Other
​SECTION: (Primary Fiber Content)

   a.    100% Sheep’s Wool
   b.    100% Sheep’s Wool, Dyed
   c.    100% Other Animal Fiber
   d.    100% Other Animal Fiber, Dyed
   e.    100% Baste Fibers (plant fibers)
   f.     Blended Fibers (must be greater than
             50% animal protein; includes metallic)

Class B:  Hand Knitted Articles
LOT NUMBER:
  1. Sweaters, jackets, coats.
  2. Vests.
  3. Shawls, ponchos, capes.
  4. Afghans.
  5. Accessories – hats, scarves, belts, etc.
  6. Socks.
  7. Amigurumi​
  8. Other
​SECTION: (Primary Fiber Content)

   ​a.    100% Sheep’s Wool, Handspun Yarn
   b.    100% Sheep’s Wool, Commercial Yarn
   c.    100% Other Animal Fiber, Handspun Yarn
   d.   100% Other Animal Fiber, Commercial Yarn
​   e.    100% Baste Fibers, Handspun Yarn
   f.     100% Baste Fibers, Commercial Yarn
   g.    Blended Fibers, Handspun Yarn (must be greater
              than 50% animal protein; includes metallic)
   h.    Blended Fibers, Commercial Yarn (must be greater
              than 50% animal protein; includes metallic)
  

Class C:  Hand Crocheted Articles
LOT NUMBER:
  1. ​Sweaters, jackets, coats.
  2. Vests.
  3. Shawls, ponchos, capes.
  4. Afghans.
  5. Accessories – hats, scarves, belts, etc.
  6. Socks.
  7. Amigurumi
  8. ​Other
​SECTION: (Primary Fiber Content)

   a.    100% Sheep’s Wool, Handspun Yarn
   b.    100% Sheep’s Wool, Commercial Yarn
   c.    100% Other Animal Fiber, Handspun Yarn
   d.   100% Other Animal Fiber, Commercial Yarn
   e.    100% Baste Fibers, Handspun Yarn
   f.     100% Baste Fibers, Commercial Yarn
   g.    Blended Fibers, Handspun Yarn (must be greater
              than 50% animal protein; includes metallic)
   h.    Blended Fibers, Commercial Yarn (must be greater
              than 50% animal protein; includes metallic)

Class D:  Handwoven Articles
LOT NUMBER:
  1. Sweaters, jackets, coats.
  2. Vests.
  3. Shawls, ponchos, capes.
  4. Accessories – hats, scarves, belts, etc.
  5. Rugs, tapestries, wall hangings.
  6. Blankets, afghans and yardage.
  7. Table linens.
  8. ​Basketry
  9. ​Other
​SECTION: (Technique)

   a.    100% Sheep’s Wool, Handspun Yarn
   b.    100% Sheep’s Wool, Commercial Yarn
   c.    100% Other Animal Fiber, Handspun Yarn
   d.   100% Other Animal Fiber, Commercial Yarn
   e.    100% Baste Fibers, Handspun Yarn
   f.     100% Baste Fibers, Commercial Yarn
   g.    Blended Fibers, Handspun Yarn (must be greater
              than 50% animal protein; includes metallic)
   h.    Blended Fibers, Commercial Yarn (must be greater
              than 50% animal protein; includes metallic)

Class E:  Wet-Felted Articles
LOT NUMBER:
  1. Jacket, Coat, Vest, Poncho, Ruana, or Shawl
  2. Scarf, Hat, or Gloves
  3. Slippers
  4. Wall Hanging
  5. Vessel
  6. Fashion Accessory/Jewelry
  7. Doll or Figurine
  8. Home Accessory
  9. Art Form
  10. Other​
​SECTION: (Technique)

   a.    Made from 100% Natural Animal Fibers – Undyed
              (includes white wool).
   b.    Made from 100% Natural Animal Fibers – Dyed
              (includes white wool).
   c.    Blended fibers (must be greater than 50% animal
              protein; includes metallic).
   d.   Laminated Felt

Class F:  Needle-Felted Articles
LOT NUMBER:
  1. Wearables
  2. Wall Hanging
  3. Vessel
  4. Fashion Accessory/Jewelry
  5. Doll or Figurine
  6. Home Accessory
  7. Art Form
  8. Other
​SECTION: (Technique)

   a.    Made from 100% Natural Animal Fibers – Undyed 
              (includes white wool).
   b.    Made from 100% Natural Animal Fibers – Dyed 
              (includes white wool).
   c.    Blended fibers (must be greater than 50% animal 
              protein; includes metallic).

Meet our Fiber Arts Judge... Barbara Seeler

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​​Barbara learned to knit when she was 5 years old and has a life long love affair with fiber. In the early 90’s she started spinning and quickly realized the pairing of spinning with knitting allowed the exploration of fiber, color and texture.

As a workshop “junkie”she traveled the US and Canada studying with as many different mentors as she could.

Her day job as a biochemist for 30 years gave her the chemistry background to explore dyeing. She taught with the Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild while living in Southern California, Peachtree Spinners Guild and Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild while living in Georgia and was on the board of The Handweavers Guild of America.

She is currently an active member of Valley Spinners Guild in Snohomish, The Snohomish Knitters Guild and Northwest Regional Spinning Association, teaches spinning at Country Yarns in Snohomish and other venues in the Northwest.

Questions?

Contact our Fiber Arts Chair, Rebecca Suryan -  fiberarts@fiberfusion.net