Skeins & Textiles Competition
Our Skeins & Textiles competition is a wonderful way to show the creativity and talent of our attendees! As an entrant, you get feedback on your handspun yarn, or the textiles that you’ve crocheted, felted, knitted, or woven. The judge will note what you did well and give ideas for improvement, then award ribbons in various categories. Festival attendees can vote for the People’s Choice award.
Skeins and Textiles arrival:
- Entries will be received at the Skeins and Textiles Display in Madden Hall at Lambtown Festival at the Dixon May Fairgrounds – Saturday, October 3 from 8-10 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Morning drop off is preferable.
- Only students and volunteers are allowed on the fairgrounds before 9am, and if you are not a student or volunteer, you must pay admission to enter the festival by purchasing a ticket online or at the gate.
- Shipped entries should be scheduled to arrive September 20-30. Shipping address is included in the rules sheet below.
Judging and Display:
- Items will be on display in Madden Hall shortly after judging Saturday, October 3.
- Judging will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 3.
- All Skeins and Textile entries will remain on display through 4 p.m. Sunday, October 4.
- Judging will be by Alanna Wilcox. All judge’s decisions are final.
To enter:
- Read the Skeins & Textiles Competition Information and Rules
- Complete the Skeins & Textiles Registration Form and pay the entry fee by September 28th – REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON
Judged by Alanna Wilcox
Alanna Wilcox is a fiber artist, educator, author, and Master Spinner with 20 years of teaching experience. She has taught spinning, color, and dyeing workshops for guilds and festivals across the country, and she brings both the perspective of an instructor and a maker who has submitted her own work for critique and competition. Although this is her first official judging role, Alanna values the educational side of feedback and believes that entering work is an important part of growing as a craftsperson. She is excited to be on the other side of the table, offering the kind of thoughtful, constructive feedback that helps makers build confidence, skill, and artistry.
