ARMS AND LEGS COMPETITION

ENTRY FORM

Please complete all sections of the form in block capitals, and remember to sign it.

  1. Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
  1. Address + postcode: …………………………………………………………………………….

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  1. E-mail address (or telephone, if none) ………………………………………………………………......
  2. Category entered: …………………………………………………………………………………
  3. Description of item, including wool used, how it was made, why you decided on this design, who you think might wear it, and any other information, including pictures or sketches, you’d like to give us. Use a separate piece of paper, or continue overleaf, if necessary.

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Conditions

The 2018 competition is about arms and legs. Entries may be anything from an interesting garter or wristwarmer to long stockings or maybe even sleeves without a body, eg a shrug, and anything in between. Hands and feet may be included, but must form only a small percentage of the item.

The judges are looking for original designs – we welcome quirky, unusual or elegant, but let your imagination run riot !

As long as the entry is made from Shetland wool, any medium Is acceptable

Categories:

  1. Knitting
  2. Crocheting
  3. Weaving
  4. Felting
  5. Taatin’
  6. Any other medium
  7. Group – any medium
  8. Children (under 16) – any medium

All entries must be accompanied by a signed entry form.

If you require any more information, please email us at or contact us on Facebook or Ravelry.

I confirm that the item is an original design, hand-made or hand-framed.

The item shall: (please delete where inapplicable)

A) be donated to the Museum, and may be taken into the collection, or sold, and the proceeds go towards the running of the Museum.

B) be sold for me by the Museum, who will take 30% commission.

C) be returned to me.I enclose postage and packingor, if outside the UK, will arrange for payment. (An optional small donation towards Museum funds would be appreciated.)

The Museum will retain photo rights.

I accept the above conditions.

Signed: …………………………………………………………………… Date: …………………….

Package your entry carefully, and send by June 1st 2018 to:

Shetland Textile Museum, Arms and Legs Competition, Böd of Gremista,

Lerwick, Shetland, UK, ZE1 0PX