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Needlework Show Entry Form Instructions

Please follow these instructions when filling out the online registration form. Registration deadline for the online form is 10:00pm on the Tuesday before the show. Entries will be accepted in person at the show location on the Wednesday before the show between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m., and may be picked up after the show closes on Saturday at 4:00pm. All Entries must remain on display for the entire show. NO EARLY PICK-UP will be permitted! Entry fees will be collected when the items are submitted for those using the online entry form.
 

Personal Information

Please provide the full name of the person who stitched the piece(s) being entered. An e-mail address is required in case we need to clarify any information on your form and to confirm your entry. Address information will be used to send you registration information for future shows. Your phone number will only be used if there is a problem contacting you by e-mail. The EGA Chapter is optional.

Entry Information

All threaded needle techniques are eligible for entry. For each entry, please provide the following information.

Category

Please choose one of the twelve categories for your entry.

  1. Smocking and Quilting
  2. Silk and/or Metal
  3. Counted Cross Stitch
  4. Clothing and/or Embellishment  (see note below)
  5. Canvas Work - including Silk Gauze
  6. Embroidery - Crewel, Shadow Work, etc.
  7. Children - This is for work done by children 16 and under, all types of needlework
  8. Multimedia - Includes two or more ground fabrics or inclusion of other objects
  9. Open Work - Pulled Thread, Hardanger, Cut Work, etc.
  10. Counted Thread - All work done on even weave fabrics such as linen, congress cloth, etc., plus techniques stitched on even weave fabric
  11. Beading
  12. Miscellaneous - anything not covered above

In most cases, a piece with more than one technique should be placed in the category representing the majority of the needlework. For example, a cross stitch piece with some hardanger would be category 3, while a hardanger piece with some cross stitch would be category 9.

Note: Clothing/Embellishment is no longer a separate category. These items may be entered in the appropriate category based on the type of needlework used for the embellishment (e.g., Cross Stitch, Embroidery, etc.).

Classification

Please choose one of these three options.

Original
A design conceived entirely from the mind of the stitcher without using any other source.
Adaptation
A translation from another medium, e.g., a photograph, painting, or some other type of textile or design source. Does not include minor variations to commercial patterns, small alterations or color changes.. Please state your inspiration source. Documentation is required.
Commercial
Painted canvas, kits, books and class projects.

Entry Fee

Entry fees may be paid when you drop off your entries for the show, or you may use the Comments section to include a request for pre-payment information. Please list the entry fee for the item based on the following.

  • Adults - $6.00 first item, $5.00 each additional item
  • Senior Citizens (60 & older) - $3.00 each item
  • Children (16 & under) - $2.00 each item

Title

Please provide a short title for your entry. This is required for all items.

Description

Please provide a short description of your entry as you would like it to appear in the show catalog. This gives our visitors a chance to know a bit more about your piece. Here are a few suggestions on what to include:

  • The designer's name where applicable (required for commercial pieces).
  • The source or inspiration as applicable for any original or adaptation piece.
  • Choices you made for materials or stitches.
  • Reasons for choosing to stitch the design.
  • Reasons for making changes (if any) to the original design.
If you are entering a child's piece along with your own entries, don't forget to include the name of the child and their age in this area so credit may be given in the show catalog.

Seminar/Class

If the piece was from a seminar or a class project, please let us know which seminar or class it was. We would like to highlight the value of attending classes and seminars.

More Than Five Entries?

The form provides room for up to five entries. If you wish to enter more pieces, please fill out another form. You need only provide full contact information once. There is no limit (except display space!) to the number of pieces you may enter. Please remember to change the fee for Entry 1 on subsequent forms to $5.00.

Critiques

Due to time constraints, we are no longer able to offer separate, in-depth critiques. All pieces will have a judge's tally sheet that will be given to the entrant and may contain comments from the judge.

Thank you for entering our show!

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This page was last updated on June 7, 2010.