Section 13 – Needlework

Section of the Schedule Needlework 2024

For entry form/online entry and closing date information; please see pavilion information page 36.
CHIEF STEWARD: Mrs. Maureen Duncan 0427 270 224,
STEWARDS: R. Arnold, V. Barnfield, C. Duncan, M. Duncan, M. Hammat, S. O’Brien, M. Pollock, J. Smith, J. Keating
ENTRY FEE: Open 50¢, Junior classes free
PRIZE MONEY: OPEN: FIRST $10; SECOND $5 | JUNIOR: PRE-PRIMARY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
FIRST $5, SECOND $3
Prizemoney for classes has been generously donated by Lock10 & Weir Restaurant and Glen Park Whites

NOTE:
ALL OPEN EXHIBITS TO BE AT PAVILION BY 12 NOON FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST 2024. JUNIOR EXHIBITS BY 11:00AM
STEWARDS IN ATTENDANCE FROM 9:00AM
Please ring Chief Steward if Exhibits need to be left earlier.
Laundered or soiled work will not be accepted.
• Please read the schedule carefully as it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to see that an exhibit is entered in the correct class. Any exhibit entered in wrong class will not be judged. Pavilion will close at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 25th August 2024. Articles to be collected after 5.00 p.m.
EMBROIDERY DEFINITIONS
Needlework Tapestry (Canvas Work) Stitching covers the complete surface.Worked on embroidery canvas-single or double thread or even weave fabric, with cross stitch, half stitch petit point, any other canvas work stitch/or combinations.
Petit Point Petit Point is worked on fine canvas, linen or gauze, with a count of not less than seven threads per centimetre, the background
need not be stitched.
Counted Work These embroideries are worked by counting the threads of the fabric. Such techniques include Assisi Blackwork, Pattern Darning,
Pulled fabric, Drawn thread, Cut and drawn, Hardanger, etc.
Cross Stitch Cross Stitch is a separate technique.
Surface Stitchery Surface Stitchery refers to all embroideries worked freely across the surface of the fabric without the necessity of counting
threads.
WEAVING DEFINITIONS
Interlacement of threads to create a structure that is stable, and able to maintain shape. Woven methods can include –
Freeform Weaving – using frames of cardboard, wood or metal etc. Woven shapes/pieces are created in a random, free flowing and creative manner.
Frame Weaving – using frames such as tapestry frames, bed frames or similar to support the weaving process.
Peg Loom Weaving – using pegs to hold the warp threads and adding weft threads to build the structure.
Loom Weaving – using weaving looms to hold and to assist in lifting the warp threads so that weft threads can be inserted.

OPEN SECTION
CLASS
13001. AN INDIVIDUAL’S DISPLAY OF SIX (6) ARTICLES CONSISTING OF A VARIETY OF NEEDLEWORK AND CRAFTWORK.
SPECIAL PRIZE – WARRAKOO TROPHY
SPONSORED BY MR. AND MRS. GRAHAM SMITH IN MEMORY OF MRS. L. D. SMITH
FIRST $20 AND ROSETTE, SECOND $10.
13002. ANY PIECE OF FANCY WORK, HAND EMBROIDERED
13003. ANY ARTICLE OF COUNTED THREAD WORK
13004. ANY CROSS STITCH ARTICLE (HALF CROSSES ALLOWED)
13005. ARTICLE OF STITCHERY-HAND STITCHED
13006. ARTICLE OF STITCHERY-MACHINE STITCHED
13007. PIECE OF TAPESTRY – MOUNTED
13008. PIECE OF LONG STITCH TAPESTRY – MOUNTED
13009. WOOL EMBROIDERED ARTICLE
13010. BLOUSE OR SHIRT
13011. GARMENT OR ARTICLE USING STRETCH MATERIAL – (HAND OR MACHINE DECORATED OPTIONAL).
13012. CHILD’S GARMENT
13013. ANY SMOCKED ARTICLE
SPECIAL PRIZE CLASS 13013 – $20 SPONSORED BY MERIDEE HAMMAT IN MEMORY OF MRS. NELL SMITH.
13014. ANY OTHER GARMENT NOT SPECIFIED APPLIQUE IS PERMITTED IN CLASSES 13015, 13016, AND 13017
13015. PATCHWORK QUILT
SPECIAL PRIZE $20 SPONSORED BY DENISE GRAHAME FOR CLASS 13015
13016. PATCHWORK WALL HANGING OR SMALL QUILT
13017. ANY OTHER PATCHWORK
SPECIAL PRIZE $20 SPONSORED BY DENISE GRAHAME FOR BEST EXHIBIT IN CLASSES 13015, 13016 AND 13017.
13018. APPLIQUÉD ARTICLE OR GARMENT
13019. GARMENT OR ARTICLE DEPICTING THE SHOW THEME: A TRUE COUNTRY SHOW
SPECIAL PRIZE CLASS 13019 SPONSORED BY DARLING JUNCTION. C.W.A. FIRST $20.
13020. GREETING CARD (HAND STITCHED)
13021. FABRIC BAG
13022. THREE (3) ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR GIFTS (ATTACHED AS ONE)
SPECIAL PRIZE, $20 FOR CLASS 13022
SPONSORED BY ANNE SNOW IN MEMORY OF EDNA WATTS, A LONG TIME STEWARD OF THE NEEDLEWORK SECTION.
13023. SOMETHING NEW FROM SOMETHING OLD
13024. FANCY COAT-HANGER
13025. FANCY CUSHION
13026. TEA COSY
13027. PIECE OF HANDMADE JEWELLERY
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR CLASS 13027 SPONSORED BY ROBYN MARTIN IN MEMORY OF THE LATE MRS AGNES BAIRD. $20
13028. ANY OTHER ARTICLE NOT SPECIFIED
13029. BED OR COT COVER (EXCLUDING PATCHWORK)
13030. DRESSED DOLL – MATERIAL
13031. DRESSED DOLL, KNITTED OR CROCHET
13032. SOFT TOY OR TOYS IN MATERIAL
13033. KNITTED OR CROCHET TOY OR TOYS
13034. TEDDY BEAR OR ANY ANIMAL MADE FROM FUR FABRIC
13035. ARTICLE MADE BY A PERSON OVER 70 YEARS
13036. ANY ARTICLE MADE BY PERSON IN A HOSTEL OR NURSING HOME
13037. ARTICLE MADE BY A VISUALLY, PHYSICALLY OR INTELLECTUALLY IMPAIRED PERSON.
13038. ARTICLE MADE FROM HOME SPUN WOOL
13039. A WET FELTED ARTICLE
13040. A NEEDLE FELTED ARTICLE

KNITTING, CROCHET, MACRAME AND WEAVING
Machine bands allowed on knitting
13041. ARTICLE OF MACRAME
13042. HAND KNITTED OR CROCHET RUG
13043. JUMPER OR CARDIGAN – HAND KNITTED IN PURE WOOL OR WOOL BLEND
SPECIAL PRIZE $20 FOR CLASS 13043 SPONSORED BY SHIRLEY WILKINSON IN FOND MEMORY OF THE LATE MR. AND MRS A.E. WILKINSON
13044. CHILD’S JUMPER OR CARDIGAN
13045. ADULT’S JUMPER OR CARDIGAN
13046. ANY OTHER KNITTED ARTICLE, NOT SPECIFIED
SPECIAL PRIZE $20 VOUCHER SPONSORED BY CHARMED COUNTRY WENTWORTH FOR BEST ENTRY FROM CLASSES 13044 TO 13046
13047. MACHINE KNITTED JUMPER OR CARDIGAN
13048. ANY MACHINE KNITTED ARTICLE
13049. ANY BABY ARTICLE – MACHINE KNITTED
SPECIAL PRIZE $20 SPONSORED BY MARGARET POLLOCK, IN MEMORY OF GEOFF POLLOCK FOR BEST ENTRY IN CLASSES 13047 TO 13049
13050. BABY’S BOOTIES OR SHOETTES
13051. BABY’S GARMENT OR ARTICLE – KNITTED OR CROCHET
13052. BABY’S THREE PIECE SET – KNITTED OR CROCHET
13053. CROCHET DOILY, (MOUNTED ON CARD) TABLE CENTRE OR TABLE CLOTH
13054. ANY OTHER CROCHET ARTICLE, NOT SPECIFIED SPECIALTY CLASSES
13055. LOCK 10 & WEIR RESTAURANT MILLINERY, HATS OR HEADWEAR.
SPECIAL PRIZE $20 VOUCHER SPONSORED BY CHARMED COUNTRY WENTWORTH
13056. HAT, HEAD-COVERING OR BEANIE MOST SUITABLE FOR A CANCER PATIENT UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY.
All items to be donated appropriately by stewards of the Needlework Section.
SPECIAL PRIZE, 1ST $20, 2ND $10, SPONSORED BY JULIE LEASK AND PAUL MCPHERSON IN MEMORY OF AUDREY MCPHERSON, A LONG TIME CHIEF STEWARD OF THE NEEDLEWORK SECTION
13057. A WOVEN ARTICLE
To be judged on: Imaginative use of threads for design effect e.g. texture, pattern repetition or random design
Best use of Colour Appeal to the Eye. Functionality of woven item e.g. mats, cushion/bag fabric, wall hangings etc allow for practical use as intended.
Use of accessory elements or other techniques (e.g. knotting, beading, stitching, embellishments etc) to accentuate the finished piece.
SPECIAL PRIZE, LOWER ANABRANCH SPORTING AND LANDCARE PRIZE 2024
FIRST $60 SECOND $40
A SPECIAL PRIZE $20 SPONSORED BY ROSLYN ARNOLD TO BE AWARDED TO BEST OVERALL COMPETITOR IN CLASSES 13001-13057

JUNIOR CRAFT AND NEEDLEWORK SECTION 
INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES (MADE AND ENTERED INDEPENDENTLY OF YOUR SCHOOL)
Enter a free choice article in the Wentworth Show Junior Craft and Needlework Section, appropriate to the year level enrolled in education.
ENTRY FEE: JUNIOR CLASSES FREE TO ENTER.
Please be sure the exhibit is an item of Needlework or Craft such as Knitting, Machine or Hand Sewing, Crochet, Macramé, Embroidery, Woodwork, Metal Work, Plastics, Paper Mache, String Art, Sewing Card, articles from felt or fabric, Weaving etc.
Size restricted to approximately 30cm. No painting, art or drawing please. No Lego please.
First and Second prizes to be awarded.
FIRST $5; SECOND $3
Sponsored by Lock 10 & Weir Restaurant.
Special Prizes will be judged and awarded against all schools and individual entries.
CLASSES:
13101. PRE PRIMARY ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST PRE-SCHOOLOR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. DONATED BY VICKI BARNFIELD. FIRST$15
13102. KINDERGARTEN ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT (FIRST YEAR OF FORMAL EDUCATION)
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY PAULINE GARRAWAY. FIRST $15.
13103. YEARS 1 & 2 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEAR 1 & 2 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY SUE O’BRIEN IN MEMORY OF NORMA SCADDING. FIRST $15
13104. YES 3 & 4 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEAR 3 & 4 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY JANINE SMITH IN MEMORY OF ANNE SMITH. FIRST $15
13105. YEARS 5 & 6 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEAR 5 & 6 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY MAUREEN DUNCAN. FIRST $15
13106. YEARS 7 & 8 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEARS 7 & 8 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY CATHY DUNCAN. FIRST $15.
13107. YEARS 9 & 10 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEARS 9 & 10 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY JULIE LEASK AND PAUL
MCPHERSON IN MEMORY OF AUDREY MCPHERSON
13108. YEARS 11 & 12 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEAR 11 & 12 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT.
SPONSORED BY YVONNE MADDEN IN MEMORY OF IVY DUNCAN. FIRST $15

SCHOOL GROUP ENTRIES
(ENTERED BY TEACHERS AND CREATED IN A CLASSROOM)
Enter an article in the Wentworth Show Junior Craft and Needlework Section, created from an area in your school curriculum, appropriate to the stage entered.
ENTRY FEE: JUNIOR CLASSES FREE TO ENTER.
Please be sure the exhibit is an item of Needlework or Craft such as Knitting, Machine or Hand Sewing, Crochet, Macramé, Embroidery, Woodwork, Metal Work, Plastics, Paper Mache, String Art, Sewing Card, articles from felt or fabric, Weaving etc.
Size restricted to approximately 30cm. No painting, art or drawing please. No Lego please.
First and Second prizes to be awarded.
FIRST $5; SECOND $3
Special Prizes will be judged against all schools and individual entries, in each stage
CLASSES:
13101. PRE PRIMARY ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST PRE-SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY VICKI BARNFIELD. FIRST$15
13102. KINDERGARTEN ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT (FIRST YEAR OF FORMAL EDUCATION)
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY PAULINE GARRAWAY. FIRST $15.
13103. YEARS 1 & 2 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEAR 1 & 2 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY SUE O’BRIEN IN MEMORY OF
NORMA SCADDING. FIRST $15
13104. YES 3 & 4 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEAR 3 & 4 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY JANINE SMITH IN MEMORY OF ANNE SMITH. FIRST $15
13105. YEARS 5 & 6 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEAR 5 & 6 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY MAUREEN DUNCAN. FIRST $15
13106. YEARS 7 & 8 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEARS 7 & 8 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY CATHY DUNCAN. FIRST $15.
13107. YEARS 9 & 10 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEARS 9 & 10 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY JULIE LEASK AND PAUL
MCPHERSON IN MEMORY OF AUDREY MCPHERSON
13108. YEARS 11 & 12 ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK OR CRAFT
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST YEAR 11 & 12 SCHOOL OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT. SPONSORED BY YVONNE MADDEN IN MEMORY
OF IVY DUNCAN. FIRST $15