2019 FTWG Diamond Fiber Exhibit

75 years of FABULOUS FTWG Conferences!!

Let’s celebrate by showing and sharing with other artists all your excellent work!! Pick your category to SHINE!

As you can see, there is often more than one category that you could select. An item can only be entered in one category. YOU decide which category your items fit into best.

Categories

1. LOOM WEAVING
   • A. Garments – jackets, vests, any wearable constructed from handwoven fabric
   • B. Garments – shawls and scarves
   • C. Accessories –  purses, belts, hats, etc.
   • D. Functional Items – placemats, towels, napkins, tote bags, etc
   • E. Yardage
2. INKLE OR CARD WEAVING
3. TAPESTRY
4. BASKETRY
5. SPINNING
6. JEWELRY
7. KNITTING
8. CROCHETING
9. OTHER NEEDLEWORK – Kumihimo, Bobbin Lace Tatting, etc.
10. OTHER – does not fit in above categories
11. BEST USE OF DIAMONDS
12. BEST USE OF SPARKLE

Policies

Only FTWG members are eligible to enter the Fiber Exhibit.

Members may enter up to 4 pieces total (not per category) in the Fiber Exhibit.

Items entered in the Fiber Exhibit may also be entered in the Fashion Show.

Please bring your items to the Fiber Exhibit area where you will be given a registration/entry form for each item entered. 

All attendees have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pieces in categories 1-12. These votes determine the winners of the categories.

There will be one ribbon with a certificate awarded for each category. The winners of the Best Use of Diamonds and Best Use of Sparkle categories will also receive a $25 cash prize.

An additional prize, the Diamond Celebration Best in Show Award, will be selected by a judge. The Best in Show Award winner will be chosen from entries in categories 11 and 12 only. The Best in Show Award winner will receive a ribbon with certificate and a $25 cash prize.

NOTE:  FTWG is not responsible for the security of your piece.  We do everything we can to insure it safety and our history is that we have never had a piece disappear, but we do not have a completely secure site for the Fiber Exhibit. 

If you have any further questions, please contact the Fiber Exhibit Coordinator, Alice Martin.