FOUNDER'S CHALLENGE 2007

The Guild's founder, Mrs Rusty Walkley, initiated the Founder's Challenge competition, in 1999. The purpose of the challenge was to create an annual embroidery competition for Guild members that would encourage the creative use of materials.

The theme for the 2007 Challenge was “Seasons”. There were two categories in the challenge; a traditional category and a contemporary category. Rusty Walkley, donated prizes of $100 for 1st Prize and $50 for second prize in each category. First prize winners also have their names inscribed on the Challenge Shield which is located in Guild House.

Entrants were free to choose any style of needlework, however, entries had to be a new piece of work prepared specifically for this Challenge using their own design.

No kit was supplied. Entrants were free to select their own materials and threads. Any threads, yarns and ribbons up to 7mm in width and any buttons or beads were acceptable.

Prize winners in each category are:

FOUNDER'S CHALLENGE 2008

The theme for the 2008 Challenge is : “THE COLOURS OF MY LIFE”

This is the title of a song with lyrics by Michael Stewart

The colors of my life, are bountiful and bold!
The purple glow of indigo, the gleam of green an gold!
The splendor of a sunrise, the dazzle of a flame,
The glory of a rainbow, will put em all to shame!

No quiet browns or grays, Ill take my days instead,
And fill them till they overflow, with rose and cherry red!
And should this sunlit world, grow dark one day,
The colors of my life, will leave a shining light,
To show the way!

No quiet browns and grays, Ill take my days instead,
And fill them till they overflow, with rose and cherry red!
And should that sunlit world, grow dark one day,
The colors of my life, will leave a shining light,
The colors of my life will light the way!

CHALLENGE RULES

Categories

There will be prizes in two categories: traditional and contemporary. Details of the prizes will announced in 2008.

Materials

No kit will be supplied. Entrants are free to select their own materials including fabric and threads. Any threads, yarns and ribbons up to 7mm in width and any buttons or beads are acceptable.

Size Limits

Size limits are necessary because there is limited display space at the Annual Lunch venue where the entries are judged. However, there is no maximum size for a flat foldable cloth provided the cloth can be neatly folded into a size no more than 20cm x 20 cm . This will enable entrants to submit items such as tray cloths, scarves or wraps if they wish.

3-D and free standing entries such as dolls, bags, boxes, vessels and hats must be able to fit into a 20 cm cube. Pictures will be accepted as long as they do not exceed 20 cm x 20 cm and you supply a picture stand.

Other

Entrants must be Guild members.

The entry must be an original design prepared specially for this Challenge.

Only the materials specified in the rules should be visible.

Support materials may be used, eg. wire, cardboard, padding, but such materials must not be visible. This includes picture frames or any other support other than a simple picture stand.

No card or paper should be visible. No other notions of any kind can be used except those specified. Lace is acceptable if it has been made by the entrant.

Names must be attached to entries where they cannot be seen when on display.

Judging

As usual, judging will be by popular vote at the Guild's Annual Luncheon which will be on Friday October 24 th 2008 .

Entries

An entry fee of $5 for each entry is to cover costs of administration and display.
Entries to be at Guild House by Friday 10th October 2008. Please specify clearly whether contemporary or traditional.
Please mark entries for attention Meg Morgan.

Enquiries

Please contact Meg Morgan at the Guild on 9330 3065.