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Make It With Wool
MIWW National Winners Choosen at ASI
Jean
Olson of Woodbury, was named the 2007 National Make It With Wool Adult
Winner. She paired cranberry-red Pendleton wool with a classic black
pin-stripe fabric for her two-piece outfit. She modeled a jacket with
the styling of a denim jacket but dressed it up with some silver buttons
and matching topstitching in addition to a pair of gauchos that feature
a shaped waistband, front slash pockets and hemline cuffs. Olson won
an all-expense-paid trip to the national competition, a sheep pelt sponsored
by the ASI Women and a Brother sewing machine from Brother International
and Wool Fabric.
Alyssa Nelson of Jackson, won First Runner-Up Junior Division. Nelson constructed a 100-percent wool boucle, spice-colored plaid coat in addition to a wool gabardine, chocolate brown skirt and a pumpkin-colored, slouch neck shirt. Nelson earned a Singer 9920 sewing machine from Singer Sewing Co., a $250 savings bond from The Fabrics Network, a mohair throw from Producers’ Marketing Cooperative and Texas Wool and Mohair, a compact steam iron from Rowenta, Inc., the “Creative Serging” book from Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, the Women’s Boutique Pattern Software from Wild Ginger Software and fabric from Britannia, Pendleton or Woolrich.
Sheilina Sperry of Center City, was third runner-up in the Senior division. Sheilina’s outfit was a black and white jacket with a black, 100% wool flannel pant. Her hot pink top was 100% Merino wool. Sheilina received a $250 cash Claire Shaeffer Pattern Award, Berina 700D Overlock machine, a $100 savings bond from 1st Interstate Bank, the “Creative Serging” book from Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, a Kwik Sew pattern gift certificate, an Edge Craft scissors sharpener, 4 skeins of yarn from Blu Sky Alpacas, the Women’s Boutique Pattern Software from Wild Ginger Software, and fabric from Pendleton.
A total of 55 junior and senior finalists representing 29 states modeled their creations at the national competition. Some 947 contestants nationwide entered competitions at the state level. Marie Lehfeldt of Lavina, MT, coordinated the event for the 12th consecutive year. Glenette Sperry is the Minnesota coordinator
You could be the next winner
in the “Make It Yourself with Wool” Contest! A luxurious
piece of Pendleton Wool, sewing and yarn products or one of the many
other prizes could be yours for participating in the 2007 contest.
To request a brochure and entry form, contact Glenette Sperry at 651-257-6735
or email at gtsperry@peoplepc.com.
Registration deadline is November 5, 2007.
The State contest will be held December 8 in Rochester, MN at the Ramada
Hotel and Convention Center, 1517 16th Street SW.
All those entering the competition must select, construct (sew, knit
or crochet) and model the garments they enter. The material must be
made of a minimum of 60% wool. Juniors (ages 13-16); seniors (ages 17-24)
and adults (25+) may enter dresses, coats, suits or other garments.
Pre-teens (ages 12 & under) may enter jumpers, skirts, pants, vests,
dresses, jackets or shirts. Age is as of December 31, 2007.
The purpose of the “Make It with Wool” Contest is to focus
attention on the beauty and versatility of wool, and encourage the use
of wool fabric or yarn in sewing, knitting or crocheting fashionable
garments by offering individuals the opportunity to compete for valuable
prizes and gain recognition for their talents.
Junior and Senior winners of the Contest are eligible to go on to the
National “Make it With Wool” competition which will be held
January 24-26, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV.
Anyone wishing to help sponsor the event may also contact Glenette Sperry
at 651-257-6735. Donations of any kind are welcome.
WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES?
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To promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns.
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To encourage personal creativity in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving wool fabrics and yarns.
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To recognize creative skills.
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To develop life skills, including:
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being responsible for one's self
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being a good sport
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accepting judge's decisions
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learning about and appreciating diversity
WHO CAN ENTER?
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Preteens, age 12 and under
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Juniors, ages 13-16
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Seniors, ages 17-24
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Adults, age 25 and older
(Age as of December 31, 2007) -
Made for Others (any age)
All categories may not be available in each state. (Check with state director for specific information.)
Anyone regardless of race, creed or sex who meets age and other guidelines may participate.
Preteens, junior and senior contestants must select, construct and model their own garments. Made for Others entries: the intended wearer must model garments.
STATE COMPETITION
Minnesota MIWW Contest
December 8, 2007
held in conjunction with the
MLWP Annual Conference
Ramada Hotel and Convention Center
1517 16th Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Send completed entry form along
with a 5 x5 sample to:
Glenette Sperry
(651) 257-6735
State Directors
31460 Quinlan Ave.
Center City, MN 55012
Entry Deadline: November 5.
WHAT CAN I ENTER?
Juniors, Seniors, Adults, Made for Others may enter:
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One-piece garment: dress, jumper, outerwear, jacket, coat or cape
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Two-piece outfit: coat, jacket, cape, blouse/shirt, vest or sweater with dress, jumper, skirt, pants or shorts
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Ensemble (3 or more garments worn together at one time): coat, jacket, cape, blouse/shirt, vest and/or sweater with dress, jumper, skirt, pants or shorts
Preteen may enter:
Dress, jumper, skirt, pants, shorts, vest, sweater, shirt/blouse, jacket or a combination of garments
Wearable Accessory
May compete at district/state levels only at discretion of individual state director.
To be eligible, a garment must have been completed after January 1, 2007.
WHAT FABRICS/YARNS CAN I USE?
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100% wool or wool blend (minimum 60% wool or specialty wool fiber) for each fashion fabric or yarn used. Specialty wool fibers include: mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama and vicuna.
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The entire garment body (back, front and sleeves) must be wool or wool-blend fabrics.
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Trims, facings, linings, interfacings and underlinings may be fabrics other than wool or wool blends.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE WOOL OR WOOL-BLEND FABRICS?
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Local fabric stores
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Mail-order resources
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Internet sites
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Resource listings:
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Sewing magazines
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ASI Web site (www.sheepusa.org)
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Mohair Council of America
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Llama Association of North America
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State Directors
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HOW CAN I BE CERTAIN MY FABRIC/YARNS ARE WOOL?
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Check the fiber content by performing this self-test:
Place a 1" fabric square in 1 cup NEW CLOROX bleach. 100% wool will begin to disintegrate within 1 hour and should have no residue after several hours. Wool blends will have fibers remaining. Note: Fabric finishes and other natural fibers may affect the test results.
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Send it to the testing laboratory for a more accurate analysis. There is usually a charge for this service. Ask your state director for more information.
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Additional testing will be done prior to the state and contests.
WHAT ARE THE JUDGING CRITERIA?
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Appropriateness to contestant's lifestyle
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Coordination of fabric/yarn with garment style and design
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Contestant's presentation
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Creativity
Judging is private and the judges' decisions are final.
HOW CAN I ENTER?
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You must participate in the state where you live or attend school.
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You may enter more than one garment, using a separate form for each entry.
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Past National Junior and Senior winners may not compete again in the same age division.
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Past National Adult photo/video winners may not compete again for 3 years.
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Complete and mail attached entry form as directed, with non-refundable fee for EACH entry:
$10 Preteens
$10 Juniors, Seniors, Adults, Made for Others
$5 Wearable Accessories -
Attach a 5"x5" sample of each wool or wool blend fabric or knitted, crocheted or woven swatch to each entry form.
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Separate "Fashion/Apparel Design" Scholarship Competition for college students enrolled in that curriculum. Send a SASE to request information.
WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?
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Junior and Senior state winners advance to the National Competition.
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Adult state winners send 5"x7" photos and video (maximum 3 minutes) of themselves wearing garment(s) to national photo competition. National Adult winner receives a trip to model in the National Competition.
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Fabrics, sewing books, equipment and notions are awarded at State and National levels.
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Scholarships/awards awarded at National level:
$2,000 American Sheep Industry Women
(Junior and Senior winners)
$1,000 Pendleton Woolen Mills (Junior winner)
$1,000 Mohair Council of America (Junior and Senior Award for a complete garment made of mohair)
$1,000 American Wool Council (Fashion/Apparel Design) -
Special National Awards:
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Exemplary Construction
(Sew News Magazine) -
Machine Embroidery
(Creative Machine Embroidery magazine) -
Use of Vogue/Butterick Pattern
(Butterick Co. and Viking Sewing Machine Co.)
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For additional information, send questions and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
National Make It Yourself With Wool Competition
Marie Lehfeldt
Box 175
Lavina, MT 59046
Sponsored by:
American Sheep Industry Women
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