All of you who design and create your own work are invited to enter our 2010 Garment Competion, presented by the Windy City Knitting Guild.
There are two categories: Garments and Accessories. We will model your entries for the public in a Fashion Show on Saturday, July 17 at 1pm on stage in the "Handworker's Hangout " at the Fair. There will be judging and prizes awarded. First Prize: $100 cash! This is a great way for you to show off and gain recognition for your work!
Garment Competition Rules:
- All entries must be designed and completed by the applicant.
Items made from patterns, kits, or workshop projects, and items made
by other than the applicant will not be accepted. Purchased items that
are decorated, altered, or otherwise enhanced will not be accepted.
- All entries may be made with any medium that contains a minimum of
50% natural (animal or plant) fibers.
- All entries must be new (not entered into a previous Midwest
Fiber & Folk Art Fair competition, exhibit, or fashion show).
- All entries must be completely finished, clean, and free of all odors.
- There are two categories: Garments and Accessories. Applicants
are encouraged to suggest which category their entries belong in, final
determination of category is at the discretion of the Windy City Knitting
Guild. Entered items can be in ONE category only. There will be
a prize awarded for each category. The amount of the prize will be determined
by the number of entries.
- Applicants may enter up to three items. There is a $5 entry fee PER
ITEM. This fee can be paid by check or credit card (see below).
- All applicants MUST complete our Entry Form (for up to three entries).
(See below for entry requirements).
- Delivery and Return. Entries may be shipped or dropped off. (See
below for instruction/dates)
- Sales - items entered may or may not be for sale (see below).
- All applicants must print out the Garment
Competition Rules and must agree to the Waiver of Liability.
- DEADLINE - ONLINE (only) applications can be entered
until
July 12, 2010 and entries must be RECEIVED no later than noon on business on July 16, 2010 (at the Fair).
Other Important Information:
Entry Form:
Online
entry form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTLDKS2
PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEE:
By Check: Checks should be made payable to:
Windy City Knitting Guild. (There is a $25 fee for any returned checks).
Please send checks to:
Windy City Knitting Guild
MFFAF Garment Competition
c/o Judy Chan
4333 S. Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60653.
By Credit Card: To pay by credit card please call 773-203-0113 and have your credit card information ready OR email jachan60@aol.com and arrange for a return phone call. Do NOT send credit card information via email - it is not secure.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT: EACH item must have a 3x5 card SECURELY attached with the applicant’s name, address, phone number, and a short description (typewritten or clearly printed in black ink) of the entry including fiber content, fiber information, size, whether there is a pattern available, selling price (if the item is for sale), etc. Please indicate whether the item is for sale or not for sale (see below). Please include any special instructions necessary for the models who will be wearing the item.
DELIVERY AND RETURN: Drop Off: All dropped off entries must be sealed in shipping boxes. All mailed items must be delivered by end of business on July 9, 2010. Items may be dropped off during regular business hours at: – Mosaic Yarn Studio, 1585 Ellinwood, Des Plaines, IL, 847-690-1013. Mark package for Judy Chan. NEW: You may drop off your items at the Fair - by 12pm (noon) on Friday, July 16 at the Windy City Knitting Guild vendor booths: 222, 223, 224 E.
Pick Up: All those picking up items must present identification before items will be released. Items not for sale may be picked up at the Fair after the Fashion Show and judging on Saturday, July 17 (approximately 3pm). Items for sale may be picked up at the Fair after 4pm on Sunday, July 18 (see below). Otherwise items may be picked up at Mosaic Yarn Studio (above) between July 22, 2010 and July 26, 2010.
Shipping Instructions: All shipped items must include a return shipping label plus shipping cost (i.e. UPS Return Label purchased from UPS Store, etc). All shipped items MUST be delivered no later than July 9, 2010. Shipped items should be sent to: Judy Chan, 4333 S Cottage Grove Av, Chicago, IL 60653
Insurance: If desired, applicant must provide own insurance for items for both delivery and return. The Windy City Knitting Guild and the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair will not provide insurance coverage for entries.
SALE OF ITEMS: Applicant may wish to sell entries, patterns, or kits of the designs submitted for the competition through the Windy City Guild booth. (No other sales are allowed unless the applicant is a vendor at the Fair). These additional items must be delivered to the Fair on Thursday afternoon and picked up after 4 pm on Sunday.
All applicants offering items for sale through the Windy City Guild booth will be charged $25.00 fee plus an additional 2% on credit card sales. Checks for the total sale amount (less 2% if credit card is used) will be mailed out the week after the festival. Please contact Judy Chan (773-203-0113 or jachan60@aol.com) for additional information.
ALL ENTRANTS MUST READ AND ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING WAIVER OF LIABILITY: By submitting the Garment Competition Application, Applicant releases and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair, Art Affairs, Inc., Windy City Knitting Guild, Inc., Windy City Designs, Inc., Mosaic Yarn Studio Ltd., Lake County Fair Association, event sponsors and their insurance carriers, their officials, employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all claims, actions, or damages without any limitation whatsoever, for any loss, damage or injury to any person or property which is caused directly or indirectly by any reason. The Applicant also agrees to hold harmless the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair, Art Affairs, Inc, Windy City Knitting Guild, Inc., Windy City Designs, Inc., Mosaic Yarn Studio Ltd., Lake County Fair Association, and the Village of Grayslake, IL, for any expenses or liabilities, including attorney’s fees.
ONLINE APPLICATION: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTLDKS2
MAIL IN APPLICATION: Garment
Competition Application
2010 GARMENT COMPETITION RULES
Come Celebrate the Work of our Hands!
