Wearable Art Contest

Win a $6,000.00 Viking Designer I embroidery sewing machine (1st prize), a $500.00 gift certificate from Nancy’s Notions (2nd prize)  or $300.00 in cash (3rd prize).

Country Woman is looking for creative crafters who make one-of-a-kind wearable art garments.

This contest is right up my alley becasue I LOVE to take a simple store bought garment and turn it into a piece of art. Simple black sweaters or T-shirts become one of those $1000+ designer outfits with a bit of work and creativity.

If you can create a unique wearable items for babies, kids or adults this is the contest for you. Pretty well anything goes from sweaters, shirts, skirts, dresses, jackets, pants, vests and jeans to scarves, slippers, socks, mittens, caps/hats, gloves, handbags, ponchos and capes.   You can use any technique you wish to embellish or decorate clothing, such as beading, embroidery, cross-stitching, fabric painting, knitting, crocheting, quilting or applique.

Winners are chosen based on adherence to good design principles, uniqueness and creativity, and quality of workmanship. In addition, the project must be able to be duplicated by other crafters!

Here’s the catch … you have to send in your entry.  No photos or sketches … the REAL thing. If you want your stuff back, you need to send a cheque to cover the shipping costs.

The rules are vague about elegibility.  It appears to be International and any age … but the entry form has state/province listed … so that would “imply” North America only entries. If you are from another country and would like to enter, be sure to clarify this BEFORE you send your precious creation.

DEADLINE: October 1, 2006

Wow … I can’t wait to see YOUR winning entry. I’ll take your photos, no need to send the real thing.

GO TO THE WEARABLE ART CONTEST

Melanie

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Written by guru on August 27th, 2006 with no comments.
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