Spin-Off Competition
CABA invites you to participate in the Handcrafter's Spin-off which will be held at the CABA Classic on May 2-4 2008 in Portland, OR
This is an AOBA Certified Spin-off, therefore all AOBA rules apply. Ribbons will be
given to 1st through 3rd places and entries will be displayed at the
CABA Classic show.
Entry Form (.pdf) Entry Tags Form (.pdf)
1. Each exhibitor may enter 1 (one) item per division/category/group/class.
2. Entries must be submitted in the name of the artisan.
3. All Entries, in all classes, must consist of a minimum of 50% alpaca fiber.
4. All items must have been completed during the last year (after May 5, 2007).
5. Each entry must be accompanied by a written construction description that provides construction details. The construction description requires, but is not limited to, the following information: fiber preparation, fiber content, techniques used, and intended use. This construction description will be included in the points for judging.
6. Written construction descriptions shall not exceed a 3” x 5’ card and must not contain identifying information, including but not limited to alpaca name, individual name or ranch identifying information. NOTE: description cards containing identifying information will be removed and NO points for written description will be awarded.
7. No substitutions at the show.
Closed Judging will take place on Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm. Open for Public view on Sunday, 9 am - 1:00 pm. Items must be left on display until 1:00 pm, Sunday, May 4, 2008. Pick-up will take place afterwards from 1 pm - pm.
For each entry in the fiber arts competition, please choose from each of the 4 sections: Division, Category, Group, and Class.
Fiber Arts Division
I. Junior Beginner - ages 18 and under and working in that fiber art less than 1 year
II. Adult Beginner - over age 18 and working in that fiber art less than 1 year
III. Intermediate - working in that fiber art for more than 1 year
IV. Advanced - working in that fiber art for more than 1 year and has received a score of 90 or greater within a given class
Fiber Arts Category
A. 100% hand-spun yarns with 100% handmade construction and/or 100% hand felted from fiber or hand-spun yarns
B. Partial or non-handwork (i.e. use of commercially spun yarn, knitting machine construction) and/or Less than 100% hand felting (i.e. use of commercially spun yarn or washing machine felted)
Fiber Arts Group
1. Woven
2. Felt
3. Knit
4. Crochet
5. Lace
Fiber Arts Class
a. Accessories (i.e. gloves, scarves, socks, other small wearable items such as jewelry)
b. Shawls
c. Hats
d. Garments (i.e. sweaters, vests)
e. Hearth & Home - Art and Toys (i.e. pictures, wall hangings, statues)
f. Hearth & Home - Home Furnishings (i.e. rugs, pillows, afghans)