When is the contest?

Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Texas Fleece & Fiber Festival, Hill Country Youth Event Center, Kerrville, TX. Contestants should arrive at 8:30 am for check in. Judging starts at 9:30. Fashion show is at 1 pm. Event will be catered by Buzzee’s BBQ and The Pie Source.

Who can enter?

• Preteens – age 12 and under
• Juniors – ages 13 to 16
• Seniors – ages 17 to 24
• Adults – age 25 and older
• The age category will be determined by your age as of January 1, 2020.

What can I enter?

• Juniors, Seniors, Adults, and Made for Others may enter:
  • One piece garments: dress, jumpers, lined outerwear jackets, coats, and capes
  • Two piece garments: lined outwear coats, jackets or capes, blouse/shirt, vest, and/or sweater with dress, jumper, skirt, pants or shorts.
  • Ensemble = 3 or more garments worn together at one time
• Pre-teens may enter: Dress, jumpers, skirt, pants, shorts, vest, sweaters, shirt/blouse, jacket or a combination of garments.
• 3-D Art – all age groups
  • Sculptures and needle felted art
  • Items must be at least 80% wool and 80% hand felted
• Wearable or Non Wearable Accessories
  • Vests, purses, hats, and jewelry
  • Wall hangings, pillows, quilts, rugs, etc made of 60% wool
• Items must be completed after January 1 of the contest year

Examples of previous Texas state winners:

What fabrics/yarns can I use?

• 100% wool or wool blend (minimum of 60% wool or specialty fiber).
• Specialty wool fibers include mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, and llama
• The entire garment body (back, front and sleeves) must be wool or wool-blend fabric.
• Trims, facings, linings, interfacings and underlinings may be fabrics other than wool or wool blends.

Texas State Prizes:

• Cash, wool fabric, machines, and sewing notions.
• Junior and Senior winners in clothing categories win an expense paid trip to the National Contest.

How can I enter?

• Entry forms are located here: https://texasmakeitwithwool.com
• Additional information and updates can be found on our Facebook page and Instagram page.
• To enter the Texas Sewing contest, send your entry form, a $12 entry fee, and two 5”x5” material samples to Kathy Mews, 2922 Arnold Rd, Menard, TX 76859.
• See entry form for details on entering the Fiber Arts contest.
• Entries must be postmarked by September 30, 2022.
• If you do not live in Texas, please visit the National Contest Website  for information on your state’s contest.