Showing posts with label Knitting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Knitting. Show all posts

Sunday, December 21, 2014

The Warmth of Mohair Blanket Design Competition

Deadline: March 16, 2015 {EMAIL} or {RECEIVE}



The Warmth of Mohair Blanket Design Competition
Vogue Knitting/SoHo Publishing

Pasedena Convention Center
Pasedena, CA
April 17-19, 2015




ELIGIBILITY

Knitters and crocheters of all levels are encouraged to submit their original designs.

The design contest will only accept hand-knit and crocheted blankets that measure no smaller than 48"x48" and no larger than 72"x72".

A maximum of four (4) entries per entrant will be accepted. Only hand-knit or crocheted blanets will be accepted. Only designs by individuals will be accepted. We value creativity.

Previously published designs are not eligible for submission. This includes web publishing as well as self-publishing.

All decisions by the jury will be final and binding. SoHo Publishing and Mohair South Africa may revise these rules at any time in their sole discretion. The contest is not open to any employee of Soho Publishing or any of its subsidiaries or company under common control.


GARMENT SIZES & MATERIALS

Please make your blanket to measure no smaller than 48"x48" and no larger than 72"x72".

This contest is sponsored by Mohair South Africa. All submitted entries must be knit using yarn that includes at least 25% mohair.

The final blanket must be knit predominantly with the aforementioned mohair/mohair blend yarn. When designing your garment, please keep ALL ball bands of all yarns used, as finalists will be required to submit ALL ball bands with the blanket.


ORIGINAL DESIGNS

All submitted designs must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe upon the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of any other person or entity. SoHo Publishing and Vogue Knitting reserve the right, in their absolute and sole discretion, to disqualify at any time during the Design Contest any submitted design that they believe may infringe on the rights of any third parties. All winning entries and submitted designs with corresponding patterns and samples become the
sole property of Vogue Knitting and Mohair South Africa, without further compensation, to be used or not used at their discretion, and will not be returned.

If you are not selected as a finalist, you may post or sell the pattern of your entry after winners have been announced at the
Vogue Knitting LIVE Pasadena Cocktail Reception on April 18, 2015.

Complete information including Prize details available on website: www.vogueknittinglive.com/design-contest

Downloads:

Contest Rules
Entry Form


Questions? E-mail contests@vogueknitting.com


Sunday, September 21, 2014

Knitty Magazine Call for Submissions

Multiple Deadlines: {EMAIL} or {ONLINE}
Dec 1, 2014
Mar 1, 2015
June 1, 2015


Call for Submissions
Knitty Magazine

Spring + Summer 2015
First Fall + Holiday Headstart 2015
Deep Fall 2015



SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (truncated)

We'd love more than anything to be surprised by something you've created that we've never even thought of. Don't forget: we're the online knitting magazine with a sense of humor, and we love patterns that create joy, whether they're weird, strange, fun or all three.

We don't do novelty yarn, and we rarely publish children's garments or accessories, unless they're exceptionally clever or unique. For the best chance of being published, submit your designs for men's or women's sweaters.

Remember, as you design for Knitty, ask yourself this: what makes your design unique? Tell us about it when you write your e-mail to us.

Submissions must be new -- not previously shown in any form [even just a picture] in another mag or on any website, including Flickr or Ravelry. Once your work is published in Knitty, you may include a picture on your website with a link to the Knitty website. After the issue has been archived [3 months later], you may do whatever you wish with your work, including self publishing or submitting it to other publications. The copyright for your work always remains with you.

We cannot accept submissions of crocheted items. Knitted items with a small amount of crochet, such as edging or necklines, are most welcome.


DEADLINES AND PUBLICATION SCHEDULE


Issue Theme Submission

Deadline
Issue
live
Winter
2014
Cold-weather
garments + accessories, quick
last-minute gift
knits
Sept
1, 2014
Dec
2014
Spring+Summer
2015
Warm-to-hot-weather
garments + accessories
Dec 1, 2014 Mar
2015
First
Fall + Holiday Headstart

2015

Transitional
cool-weather layers + things
to knit early for holiday gifting...no
mohair or angora!
Mar
1, 2015
June
2015
Deep
Fall 2015

Super-cozy
cool-weather garments + accessories
June
1, 2015
Sept
2015



Complete submission guidelines and forms (including information regarding submissions for Knittyspin) available on website: www.knitty.com




Monday, March 03, 2014

Put A Ring On It, Yarn Bombing Los Angeles

Deadline: May 1, 2014 (ONLINE)


Put A Ring On It
Yarn Bombing Los Angeles

Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center
June 2014



Do you remember the childhood saying, “if you love it so much, why don’t you marry it?”

Inspired by the Beyonce song, Put a Ring on It asks what do you value so much that you would want to put a ring on it?

It can be any person or thing in your life & surroundings. Is there a great old building you’d like to see preserved? A favorite food only your grandmother made? A tree in a park near your house? The sunset over the ocean? Don’t just knit a literal yarn engagement ring for that special someone in your life – we want you to get creative!

YBLA wants you to put a knit or crochet ring on what you love and take a photo of it. YBLA wants photos of knit & crochet (yarn art, whatever) rings attached to the objects of your love.

Make a ring, attach it, take a photo, send it to us through our website. Looking for inspiration, or a place to begin?

The introduction of Put a Ring on It will be in a gallery exhibition at the Manhattan Beach Creative Art Center, June 2014. Please send us a picture of your ring by May 1, 2014 to be included in the exhibition.

Details, patterns, and submission guidelines on the site http://putaringonit.yarnbombinglosangeles.com



Yarn Bombing Los Angeles
1653 18th Street, Studio 5
Santa Monica, CA 90404
512-470-2339


Sunday, December 22, 2013

Quilt! Knit! Stitch!

Deadline: (UNSPECIFIED)


Quilt! Knit! Stitch!
International Quilt Festival

Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
August 14-16, 2014



Quilt! Knit! Stitch!™ will feature exhibitor booths, quilts, and fabric art on display, and many educational opportunities on the show floor. But what will set it apart from the International Quilt Festivals currently held in Cincinnati, Chicago, Long Beach, and Houston will be a greater emphasis across the board on needlearts like knitting, embroidery, crocheting, cross-stitch, tatting, and sewing.

We require the following from prospective exhibitors:
 A letter from you indicating the quilt show/s you are interested in, and that your company has been producing or selling its product lines for one year or more;
 A recommendation letter from a business associate in the industry; and
 Product samples or photo/s of the items to be sold at Festival, such as a catalogue, a sample pattern, or other substantiation of the line of products to be cleared by the Festival Screening Committee. Keep in mind that we are a textile-related show and we require that at least 75% of the merchandise you bring to Festival be related to this theme. Please only submit items that do not need to be returned.

BOOTH INFORMATION
The basic booth size is 10' x 10'. Included in the booth rental fee are the following: one 6' or 8' table, two chairs, simple lettered booth identification sign, and a listing in the Quintessential Quilt show program. It is our company policy to release booth pricing information only after the screening process and your company has been accepted.

EXHIBITORS AND MERCHANDISE
Quilt Festival is not an antique show, nor a craft show. Among the types of merchandise that are acceptable are: antique quilts, new quilts, antique tops, new tops, quilt blocks, quilting supplies, patterns, kits, books, quilt and needlework gift items, baskets, rugs, antique linens and laces, reproduction linens and laces, folk art items, quilt prints and/or paper goods, sewing supplies (both old and new), quilt racks and frames, wearable art, pillows, and antique beads.

PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS
Each prospective exhibitor must pass a screening process by submitting the requirements. The requirements for our spring, summer, and fall International Quilt Festivals are the same. You can also exhibit at Quilt Market by undergoing a screening process for Market.


Download Exhibitor Prospectus: http://www.quilts.com/pqf14/info/ProspectiveExhibitor.pdf

Visit website for additional information: www.quilts.com/StitchPortland


International Quilt Festival
Quilts, Inc.
7660 Woodway, Suite 550
Houston, Texas 77063 U.S.A.
Telephone (1) 713.781.6864
Fax (1) 713.781.8182
e-mail: shows@quilts.com




Friday, August 02, 2013

Knitty Magazine Call for Contributors

Multiple Deadlines: (EMAIL)

September 1, 2013
December 1, 2013
March 1, 2014


Call for Contributors
Knitty Magazine

Issues: December 2013, March 2014 & June 2014


Knitty Submission Guidelines (truncated)

We'd love more than anything to be surprised by something you've created that we've never even thought of. Don't forget: we're the online knitting magazine with a sense of humor, and we love patterns that create joy, whether they're weird, strange, fun or all three.

We don't do novelty yarn, and we rarely publish children's garments or accessories, unless they're exceptionally clever or unique. For the best chance of being published, submit your designs for men's or women's sweaters.

Remember, as you design for Knitty, ask yourself this: what makes your design unique? Tell us about it when you write your e-mail to us. Bullet points are fine. Be clear and succinct.

Submissions must be new -- not previously shown in any form [even just a picture] in another mag or on any website, including Flickr or Ravelry. Once your work is published in Knitty, you may include a picture on your website with a link to the Knitty website. After the issue has been archived [3 months later], you may do whatever you wish with your work, including self publishing or submitting it to other publications. The copyright for your work always remains with you.

We cannot accept submissions of crocheted items. Knitted items with a small amount of crochet, such as edging or necklines, are most welcome.

The honorarium ranges from $75-100 per published submission. Payment will be by Paypal and contributors can expect payment by the time the issue's surprise goes live -- midway between your issue and the next.

In addition to the honorarium, we offer you a highly visible, professional place to show your work to a large, well-connected audience, plus a link back to the website of your choice.

Once the submission deadline has passed and all potential designs are in hand, we begin the selection process. We endeavor to let every designer know if they will be included in the next issue as soon as possible.

Upcoming Schedule:

Issue: Winter 2013
Theme: Cold-weather garments + accessories, quick last-minute gift knits
Deadline: September 1, 2013
Issue Live: December 2013

Issue: Spring+Summer 2014
Theme: Warm-to-hot-weather garments + accessories
Deadline: December 1, 2013
Issue Live: March 2014

Issue: First Fall + Holiday Headstart 2014
Theme: Transitional cool-weather layers + things to knit early for holiday gifting...no mohair or angora!
Deadline: March 1, 2014
Issue Live: June 2014


Patterns should be sized from XS to 3X for women and S to 2X for men. All designs published in Knitty must follow the CYC sizing standards.

Complete Guidelines available on website: www.knitty.com




Sunday, June 09, 2013

ArtWear Fashion Week

Two Deadlines:

June 30, 2013(RECEIVE)
July 1, 2013 (POSTMARK) or (EMAIL)


ArtWear Fashion Week
KnitWear Fiber Arts Market
Fashion Week Sales Gallery

Lincoln Center for the Arts
Fort Collins, CO
September 20-28, 2013



ArtWear Fashion Week is dedicated to highlighting the work of wearable art artists. Our goal is to present innovative and wearable work of the highest quality and provide a forum to share our enthusiasm for an exploration of techniques and materials. Wearable art in all media and styles are welcome, including garments, ensembles, hats and handbags. Garments for both men and women are encouraged. Acceptance for the show is by invitation and by jury. Individual or collaborative entries
are invited. Designers will be selected by a panel of judges. All garments must be for sale and are eligible for award judging. At least one garment from each accepted artist will be worn in the Fashion Show.

Cash awards will be presented for ArtWear Sales Gallery garments. $1000 Grand Prize - $500 Second Prize - $250 Third Prize


To Enter Fashion Week Sales Gallery:
There is a non-refundable fee of $35 to submit entries for the Fashion Week Sales Gallery. Submit images of three garments that are representative of the artist’s work available for the Sales Gallery. A maximum of two views per garment are allowed.

Digital images only. Entries must include the completed 16th ArtWear Fashion Week Entry Form and a check or money order for $35 made payable to Lincoln Center and must be postmarked by July 1, 2013.

Eligibility & Accepted Garments
The show is open to all wearable art artists. Accepted artists will be asked to submit up to five garments/ensembles and/or up to eight accessory items for Fashion Week. Garments for the Sales Gallery do not have to be the same garments submitted for the jury. All works must be original to the designer and completed after September, 2011. Garments must be available to be tried on by prospective buyers in the Sales Gallery. All accepted artists will have at least one garment in the Fashion Show. The Lincoln Center has a right to reject a work of art at anytime during this process.

All work must be for sale. The gallery assumes a 40% commission on all sales. The Lincoln Center has a right to reject a work of art at anytime during this process.

Designers
To apply to Sales Gallery and Fashion Show, download the application: www.fcgov.com/2013-artwear-app.pdf


KnitWear Fiber Arts Market is open to all vendors and artists with fiber arts supplies and equipment, and finished wearable art garments to sell. Booth reservations are available first-come, first-served, with payment of the booth fee. This one-day market is a great place to showcase those specialty knit, crochet, woven and other fiber arts garments or accessories and augments the Sales Gallery. Vendors may offer a free 30-minute demonstration on a fiber arts technique.

Booth Fee: $65 if you register by June 30, 2013; $85 for registrations received after June 30, 2013
Booth reservations are available first-come, first-served, with payment of the booth fee.

KnitWear Fiber Arts Market is Sunday, September 22, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Vendors
To reserve a booth download the application: www.fcgov.com/2013-knitwear-app.pdf


The ArtWear Fashion Show will be showcased a theater setting with the sales gallery in our Art Gallery. KnitWear Fiber Arts Market takes place in the Lincoln Center’s Conference Center rooms.

The Lincoln Center is a city-owned performing, visual arts, and conference facility. ArtWear Fashion Week is a fundraising event, and proceeds from this event support our visual arts programs.

Visit website for full details: www.fcgov.com/galleries-events


Direct all entries and inquiries to:
ArtWear Fashion Week
Lincoln Center for the Arts
417 W. Magnolia
Fort Collins, CO 80521
or
Call/email Jeanne Shoaff at 970-416-2737 or jshoaff@fcgov.com


The Art of Knitting

Deadline: September 16, 2013 (POSTMARK)


The Art of Knitting
Handwerksform Hannover

Hannover, Germany
25th of January 2014 to 22nd of February 2014


For the year 2014 the Handwerksform Hannover is planning to continue their textile design exhibition cycle. Following on from "Stoffe zum Traeumen / fabrics to die for" and "Koerperhuellen / body wraps" we would like to dedicate the opening exhibition in 2014 to modern knitting design and hereby invite to participate.

We are looking for work in the areas of fashion (clothing and accessories), living (carpets, plaids, cushions etc.) and object/installation. We would like to show work, which is contemporary and innovative or unusual in its design and choice of material.

The tender is international. It is open to professionally working applied artists, designers or craftsmen. Selection for participation in the Handwerksform Hannover takes place by a jury of experts. Application is based on the registration form and the submitted image material. We appreciate applications via mail.

The exhibition "The art of knitting" will take place from 25th of January 2014 to 22nd of February 2014 at Handwerksform Hannover. The closing date for applications is 16th of September 2013 (date of postmark is valid).

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
Application: The tender is international. It is open to professionally working applied artist, designers or craftsmen. Selection for participation in the Handwerksform Hannover takes place by a jury of experts. Application is based on the registration form and the submitted image material.

Only printable digital image data will be accepted.

Costs: There is no participation fee. In case of exhibits being sold there will be a gallery charge wich amounts to 30% of the final retail price. The terms of participation are recognised with the written confirmation of participation; withdrawal is no longer possible.


Downloads:

Application form in German and English http://www.hwk-hannover.de/viewDocument?onr=23&id=2011

Prospectus in German and English http://www.hwk-hannover.de/viewDocument?onr=23&id=2010

Contact:
Dr. Sabine Wilp, Head of Handwerksform Hannover
Tel. +49 511 3 48 59 - 36
wilp@hwk-hannover.de

Peter Stoschus, Organisation of Exhibition
Tel. +49 511 3 48 59 - 21
handwerksform@hwk-hannover.de


Visit website for more information: www.handwerksform.de

Handwerksform Hannover
Berliner Allee 17
30175 Hannover
Tel. +49 511 3 48 59 – 21/-36
Fax +49 511 3 48 59 – 88
email: handwerksform@hwk-hannover.de


Saturday, October 13, 2012

Fabrications Nine

Deadline: November 10, 2012 (EMAIL)


Fabrications Nine
Crossings

Zumbrota, MN
December 1-31, 2012


Textile, fiber and jewelry artists are invited to submit work for the annual juried December exhibit "Fabrications" at Crossings. Consider this an opportunity to explore your medium, stretch it to new lengths, twist and turn it into new forms, spin in new technologies or ancient methods, string on a bit of fantasy and let viewers feel what you’ve felt!

Entries can include artwork such as contemporary gallery pieces, wall hangings, 3-dimensional fiber sculpture, wearable art of all types, handcrafted jewelry, and holiday ornaments. Jurors will focus particularly on innovative designs and craftsmanship.

This exhibit is open to all fiber and jewelry artists interested in displaying and selling their work. Fiber arts may include batik, surface design, felting, quilting, rug hooking, spinning, weaving, knitting, fiber sculpture, handcrafted paper and note cards, and needlework. Jewelry arts may include fiber, beading, stone, metal, paper and multimedia.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All entries must be original. No imports, commercial or manufactured items, or items created from kits or copied from published patterns will be accepted.

Submit 3-5 original pieces MAXIMUM, with an entry form.

ENTRY FEE
$15 per artist (not per piece).

INSURANCE
All artwork will be insured while at Crossings for the duration of the show. The artist is responsible for insuring the artwork in transit.

SALES
All work must be for sale. Crossings retains a 35% commission.


Download Entry Form: www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/entryform


Visit website for complete details: http://www.crossingsatcarnegie.com


Questions? crossings@crossingsatcarnegie.com, (phone) 507-732-7616


Crossings
320 East Ave
Zumbrota, MN 55992


Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta 2013

Deadline: March 1, 2013 (POSTMARK)


Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta 2013
Ninth Biennial Juried Show and Fiber Arts Exhibition

Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
May 23-25, 2013


The 2013 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta will be the 9th biennial show dedicated to fiber arts education and to the display of fiber-related artwork. The biennial Fiesta is the major fundraiser for the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc.

As in past Fiestas, exhibitors may only enter 6 entries throughout the 16 divisions, with no more than 3 entries in any one division. (For example, an exhibitor is eligible to enter 3 quilts in any mix of the quilting categories, plus 1 in Mixed Media, 1 in Embroidery and 1 more in Beadwork, for a total of 6 entries.) The 16 Fiesta Divisions are listed below; click any division to bring up specific rules of entry and the offiical Fiesta Entry Form.


Entry fee per exhibit entry: $5.00


Download All-Division, one-page Official 2013 Fiesta Entry Form


Download Division Rules and Entry Form:




Visit website for full details: www.fiberartsfiesta.org


Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc
P.O. Box 16443
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87191-6443
Email: info@fiberartsfiesta.org

Friday, August 10, 2012

Vogue Knitting Design Contest

Deadline: November 30, 2012 (RECEIVE) or (EMAIL)


Vogue Knitting Design Contest
New York, NY

Winners Announced: January 19, 2013



Introducing the Vogue Knitting Design Contest sponsored by Zealana, focusing on their luxurious yarns. The grand prize winner will receive an all-inclusive trip to New Zealand, and all winners will be featured in a future issue of Vogue Knitting. Winners will be announced at the Vogue Knitting LIVE New York Gala Dinner on January 19, 2013.

The design contest is open to all knitters with an interest in design and features a distinct track for students, who will compete in separate categories for prizes including knitting supplies, gift cards, and the Grand Prize trip to New Zealand!

Winning entries will be featured in a future issue of Vogue Knitting and will be showcased at Vogue Knitting LIVE, held in New York City January 2013. An international jury of hand-knitting experts will judge entries based on overall concept, uniqueness of vision, and technical execution.

ELIGIBILITY
Knitters of all levels are encouraged to submit their original designs. Students currently enrolled in a high school, university, or fashion institute are eligible to enter the Student category.

The design contest will only accept hand-knit women’s fashion garments (sweaters, tops, skirts, dresses, etc.) sized small to medium. Multi-piece garments will be judged as a singular garment.

A maximum of four (4) entries per entrant will be accepted. Only hand-knit garments will be accepted. Only designs by individuals will be accepted. Crochet and embellishment may be added. We value creativity.

Previously published designs are not eligible for submission. This includes web publishing as well as self-publishing. All decisions by the jury will be final and binding. SoHo Publishing and Zealana may revise these rules at any time in their sole discretion. The contest is not open to any employee of Soho Publishing or any of its subsidiaries or company under common control.

PATTERN PUBLICATION RIGHTS
Vogue Knitting and Zealana reserve the right to publish patterns of winning entries and finalists. Designer will be cited on the pattern. Patterns for winning garments and finalists become the property of Vogue Knitting and Zealana.

Complete contest information and entry form available by downloading:

Design Contest Rules

Design Contest Entry Form


Questions? E-mail contests@vogueknitting.com | Subject Line: Vogue Knitting Design Contest

Website: www.vogueknitting.com


Vogue Knitting Design Contest
161 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1301
New York, NY 10013


Friday, April 20, 2012

Herrschners 2013 Grand National Afghan Contest

Deadline: June 15, 2012 (RECEIVE)
Entries must be received before this date.


2013 Grand National Afghan Contest
Herrschners
, Inc
Stevens Point WI



Rules and General Information (truncated)

• Afghan entries will be divided into five categories: CROCHET, KNIT, BABY KNIT OR CROCHET, JUVENILE KNIT OR CROCHET, and HERRSCHNERS 2-PLY KNIT OR CROCHET.

•All afghans entered must be original designs. Taking patterns or designs from any other source will disqualify your entry.

•All afghans entered will be judged equally on their design appeal, use of stitches, color, and selection of materials. We will also look at the quality of workmanship, finishing, appearance, and cleanliness. Soiled afghans will be returned to the entrant—they will not be judged.

•One First Place winning entry will be chosen from each category. The Grand Champion will be selected from these five afghan categories. The winner in each category will receive a $500 prize. The Grand Champion will receive an additional $2,000 prize. All winners will also receive free transportation to and lodging at our award ceremony. All winning afghans and instructions for same will become the sole property of Herrschners, Inc., with Herrschners, Inc. holding all copyrights and distribution rights to these patterns. Winners may be showcased in the Herrschners catalog and in our Award Winning Afghan booklets.

•Non-winning afghans may be awarded Honorable Mention Status and qualify for a Prize Award. The instructions for these afghans will become the sole property of Herrschners, Inc., with Herrschners, Inc. holding all copyrights and distribution rights to these patterns. Honorable Mention afghans will be returned to their owners after we have completed pattern editing and photography. They may also be showcased in the Herrschners catalog and in our Award Winning Afghan booklets.

Fee: $10 for one afghan, ($5 for each additional afghan)


Downloads:

Entry Form
Contest Rules and Information
Tips for a Winning Afghan
Afghan Pattern and Materials Guide



Visit website for full details: www.herrschners.com



Thursday, March 01, 2012

Beans for Brains Scholarship Program

Deadline: April 15, 2012 (EMAIL)


Beans for Brains Scholarship Program
Jimmy Beans Wool

Reno NV
2012-2013 Academic School Year


The Beans for Brains Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for students attending an accredited and approved institution of higher education.

The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate and professional school students in any course of study.

For the coming award year, there are five $2,250 scholarships up for grabs, one of which is guaranteed to go to a Reno/Tahoe local (the other four awards will be distributed evenly among the four U.S. Regions). There will only be one winner per region. Your region is determined by your hometown.

Awards are merit-based and applications will be judged on GPA, extracurricular activities and essay quality. All application documents must be submitted in English.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a Beans for Brains Scholarship, an applicant must:
•Know how to knit or crochet
•Plan to attend an accredited and approved institution of higher education during the 2012-2013 academic school year

Application Components
The required components of the Beans for Brains application are:
•A completed application
•A personal photo of the applicant holding their original knitting/crochet design OR a photo of the applicant holding a recent and completed knitting/crochet project


Applications and project photos must be submitted electronically to scholarship@jimmybeanswool.com by April 15, 2012 11:59 PM PST

We will not accept the Beans for Brains application or project photos via mail or fax. Applications and project photos will only be accepted via email to scholarship@jimmybeanswool.com

Download Application: www.jimmybeanswool.com/Beans_for_Brains_Scholarship_2012-013_Application.pdf

Please see our Beans for Brains frequently asked questions page and email scholarship@jimmybeanswool.com if you have any questions.

Website: www.jimmybeanswool.com/scholarshipHome


Jimmy Beans Wool
1312 Capital Blvd. #103
Reno NV 89502
Phone: (775)827-YARN (9276)
Toll Free: (877)JBW-KNIT (529-5648)

Saturday, December 25, 2010

8th Biennial Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta

Deadline: March 1, 2011 (POSTMARK)

8th Biennial Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta

Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc
EXPO New Mexico (Fair Grounds)
Albuquerque, NM
May 26 – May 28, 2011


The eighth biennial show is sponsored by the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council (a non-profit organization) and seventeen participating fiber arts guilds. The Fiesta will feature exhibits of Fiber Art, a vendor mall, demonstrations by vendors/guilds/others, fashion shows, and several special displays.

The 2011 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta Call-to-Entry Brochure has been formatted to 16 separate printable forms covering the specific exhibit entry details, rules of entry and prize information corresponding to each of the 16 different Fiesta Divisions. All sixteen of the Fiesta Divisions' forms are listed in alphabetical order below:

Basket Weaving
Beadwork
Crochet
Dollmaking
Embroidery
Knitting - Hand
Knitting - Machine
Lacemaking
Mixed Media
Quilting
Sewing
Silk Painting/Surface Design
Smocking
Weaving and Spinning
Wool Manipulations (Rugs)
Youth

Visit website for complete details: www.fiberartsfiesta.org/2011FiestaEntry

Saturday, November 06, 2010

Magic of Mohair Design Contest

Deadline: December 1, 2010 (RECEIVE) OR (EMAIL)

Magic of Mohair Design Contest
Vogue Knitting LIVE
New York, NY
January 21-23, 2011


Vogue Knitting is proud to announce our "Magic of Mohair" Design Competition, sponsored by Mohair South Africa. The promotion is open to all knitters with an interest in design and features a distinct track for students, who will compete in separate categories for prizes including knitting supplies, gift cards and the Grand Prize trip to South Africa, where most of the world's mohair is produced. Winning entries will be featured in a future issue of Vogue Knitting and will be showcased at Vogue Knitting LIVE, held in New York City in January 2011. An international jury of hand-knitting experts will judge entries based on overall concept, uniqueness of vision and technical execution.

ELIGIBILITY
Knitters of all levels are encouraged to submit their original designs. Students currently enrolled in a high school, university or fashion institute are eligible to enter in the Student category.

Previously published designs are not eligible for submission. This includes web publishing as well as self-publishing.

The Magic of Mohair Design Competition will accept only women’s fashion garments as submitted entries. Entrants may include with their entry any additional accessories that coordinate with the finished garment.

A maximum of four entries per entrant will be accepted. Hand-knit garments only will be accepted. Designs by individuals as well as design collaborations will be accepted. Crochet is allowed in trim only.

GARMENT SIZES & MATERIALS
Please hand-knit your garment sized for women’s small to medium. Entries should follow the standard sizing guidelines found at www.yarnstandards.com.

This contest is sponsored by Mohair South Africa. All submitted entries must be knit using yarn that includes at least 25% mohair. The final garment must be knit predominantly with the aforementioned mohair/mohairblend yarn.

ORIGINAL DESIGNS
All submitted designs must be the original work of the entrant(s) and must not infringe upon the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of any other person or entity.

Judging will take place at Vogue Knitting LIVE—January 21-23, 2011. Winners will be announced during the New York, New York Gala Dinner and Design Awards held at Vogue Knitting LIVE on the evening of January 22, 2011.

Final garments will be on display throughout the show and worn by professional models.

All finalists will receive a free ticket to the New York Gala Dinner and Design Awards and entry to the show floor. (Valued at $155)

PRIZES (truncated--complete list of prizes can be found in Entry Rules and on website)
Grand Prize Winner (All entrants, including students, are eligible for the Grand Prize):
• An all-inclusive trip to South Africa sponsored by Mohair South Africa.
? The winning designer will receive a 7-day trip to learn firsthand about the mohair industry, including a tour of a working mohair farm and processing center near Port Elizabeth.
• An economy-class ticket to Johannesburg, South Africa, before going on to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the mohair center of the world.
• Tours of working mohair farms, brokers, buyers, processing plant, spinners and manufacturers of finished mohair products.
• 5 nights of accommodations supplied by Mohair South Africa
• 5 days of breakfasts and dinners supplied by Mohair South Africa (Trip must be used within 6 months of winning. If not, trip is forfeited.)
• Vogue Knitting Editorial Feature
o The winning garment and instructions will be styled and photographed for publication in Vogue Knitting magazine
• Mohair South Africa Coverage
o Winning design will be featured on the Mohair South Africa website and in other Mohair South Africa media.
• VogueKnitting.com Gift Card
o A $250 gift card to spend on patterns and books at VogueKnitting.com.

Go to VogueKnitting.com for more information and to download the Entry Form and Contest Rules.


Vogue Knitting
Mohair Design Competition
Attn: Beth Ritter
161 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1301
New York, NY 10013
E-mail: Beth@VogueKnitting.com
Subject Line: Design Competition

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Unravel 2011

Deadline: September 30, 2010 (RECEIVE)

Unravel 2011
Farnham Maltings

Farnham, Surrey
26 and 27 February 2011


Unravel 2011...a festival of knitting

Unravel enables everyone to indulge for 2 days in all things woollen! Activities will include a marketplace, talks, demonstrations, workshops and a knitting surgery amongst others.

If you are interested in becoming involved by exhibiting at Unravel 2011, please download the application form and return by 30 September 2010. Forms can be returned either by email to pauline.smith@farnhammaltings.com or by post to Unravel, Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR.

We hope you would like to take part in Unravel 2011 and look forward to hearing from you shortly.

Download application form: ApplicationForm(3) [doc]

Visit website for additional information: www.farnhammaltings.com/unravel_2011

For more information:
t: 01252 745444
e: info@farnhammaltings.com

Saturday, April 17, 2010

The Art of the Sweater

Deadline: July 15, 2010 (RECEIVE)

The Art of the Sweater

Wildethyme Art
Monte Vista, CO
September 1-29 , 2010


The Art of the Sweater is an exhibit of sweaters, both literal and metaphorical. Artists are encouraged to enter both actual knitted, crocheted and woven sweaters as well as the conceptual “sweater” from any media. Entries need not be functional and/or wearable, but must not exceed 8’ tall or 6’ wide. All media are welcome. All entries must be for sale.

Fees: $20.00/ up to 3 entries; $5.00 per entry thereafter. non refundable.

There will be a 40% commission on all works sold. 5% of said commission will be donated to Monte Arts Council.

Jury Process: The Jury will consist of Wildethyme Art owner Laura Murphy M.A., and Myra Wood, author of “Crazy Lace” and “Creative Crochet Lace”. The jury’s final decisions will be based on the number and type, variety of applicants; application presentation, space availability, etc.

There will be one prize awarded for Juror’s Choice. The winning artist will receive a page on the WA website for one year highlighting their work and 150.00.

Download complete prospectus and entry form: Art_of_sweater.pdf

Visit website for additional details: wildethymeart.com

Wildethyme Art
Monte Vista, CO

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Metaphoric Fibers: Untamed Knitting & Crochet

Deadline: August 17, 2009 (RECEIVE)

Metaphoric Fibers: Untamed Knitting & Crochet
Textile Center
Minneapolis, MN
March 5 - April 17, 2010


The artwork for this exhibit will be a fiber abstraction of the artist’s alternative perception of an everyday reality.

Submissions
Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
All pieces must be conceptual art of artist’s original design and executed solely by the artist.
Artist must predominantly use knitting or crochet techniques. There is no limitation on type of materials used.
Artist may submit 4 pieces of art per entry fee.
Artwork must not have been exhibited at Textile Center previously.
Artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2008.

Awards
Awards will be presented for Best of Show, Juror’s Choice and Most Innovative Use of Materials & Technique.

Jurors
Adrienne Sloane & Karen Searle

Jurors will review entries/images, make exhibition selections and designate awards.

Download the prospectus: textilecentermn.org/Metaphoric [pdf]

Visit the Website: www.textilecentermn.org


Metaphoric Fibers
Textile Center
3000 University Ave SE, #100
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Email: info@textilecentermn.org
Telephone: 612.436.0464

Monday, May 04, 2009

Crochet Uncut

Deadline: Ongoing
Submission deadlines vary

Crochet Uncut

Darlisa Riggs, Editor/Publisher
Publishing Opportunity


Crochet Uncut is a free online magazine devoted to the art of crochet.

While this magazine is geared towards crochet, it is not anti-knitting! If we find techniques that support knitting and crochet, then we'll cover them.

Ways to Contribute
  • Submit articles

  • Submit patterns

  • Volunteer to edit submitted articles and patterns


Please note that we cannot currently provide any compensation for any submissions, however, once we are established and get enough advertisers, we do plan on providing small payments for submissions and will pay this out retroactively once it is set up.

What we are looking for
Each issue will have a basic theme and articles and patterns submitted for that issue should be based on that theme. Tips and techniques do not have to follow the theme for the issue. This doesn't mean that we won't accept content that doesn't go with the theme, but we'd prefer it.

Home decor items are welcome for any issue: doilies, curtains, bed covers, kitchen items, etc.

We encourage innovation, designs for and by men, and for plus-size women/men.

Submissions must be new, not published or shown anywhere else prior to submission to Crochet Uncut. This does not include use for private testing purposes prior to submission.

Submission Deadlines
Winter 2008 - 10/15/08
Spring 2009 - 1/31/09
Summer 2009 - 4/30/09
Fall 2009 - 7/31/09
Winter 2009 - 10/31/09

Issue Themes
Spring - Clothing and accessories suitable for warmer weather (transitional)
Summer - Clothing and accessories suitable for hot weather
Fall - Clothing and accessories suitable for cooler weather
Winter - Gifts, clothing and accessories suitable for cold weather

Ravelry Inclusion
Once an issue has been released, we will add each pattern to the Ravelry Pattern Database and add the link to each pattern page.

Copyright
Authors retain all copyright to their articles and/or patterns but give Crochet Uncut the right to publish the article and/or pattern on their site for the lifetime of the issue it is published in. Crochet Uncut issues will be available indefinitely. Once the next issue is released, the article or pattern can be released by the author in any format they deem fit, while it continues to be available in the Crochet Uncut archives.

Visit website for complete details: crochetuncut.com

Saturday, January 17, 2009

WeaveZine

Deadline: Ongoing
visit website for current themes and deadlines

WeaveZine

North Bend, WA
Syne Mitchell, Editor
Publishing Opportunity


Submission Guidelines (truncated)
WeaveZine is an online publication with an emphasis on fun, inspiring, weaving articles and projects. New designers are encouraged to send us work; we’d love to be your first publication.

WeaveZine wants informative and entertaining articles and projects that are fun, beautiful, and inspiring. Extra credit if they are whimsical and/or break new ground in weaving. Double-extra credit for projects that do all of the above and are also approachable for new weavers and knitters. (Tip: these people rarely have floor looms.)

Projects and articles must be entirely your own work, without infringing on the copyrights or designs of others. In other words, “inspired by” is okay, plagiarism is not.

Your submission must be unpublished. This means that it can’t have previously appeared in a book, magazine, Web site, blog, or social networking site such as Ravelry, Facebook, etc.

WeaveZine has several regular features. You can write to one of them, but don’t feel limited by them. If you send an article or project that makes me rush to the loom, I’ll find a place to publish it.

Weaving 101
Articles about how to do basic weaving tasks. For example: winding a warp, beaming on, sleying the reed, warping cards for tablet weaving, warping an inkle loom, etc. Step-by-step photos are ideal here. Video clips would be very welcome, as would simple projects for beginners.

Selvedges: Weaving on the Edge
Projects that push the boundaries of handweaving. Articles about novel techniques or people weaving new and innovative things. Surprise me!

K1; Weave One
Projects that combine knitting and weaving, playing to the strengths of each craft. For example: a knitted hat and woven scarf or knitted tea cozy and woven tea towels. Also articles that describe how knitting can improve your weaving, and vice versa. WeaveZine is knitter friendly.

Spin 2 Weave
The congruence of spinning and weaving. Articles about how to spin a particular fiber to serve for a specific type of project. Projects in which handspun is an integral part. For example, a corrugated scarf that relies on overtwist in the weft.

Warped!
Make me laugh. Weaving should be fun. This can be a whimsical project, a story about weaving gone awry, or whatever would tickle a weaver’s funny bone.

What to Weave?
The heart of WeaveZine. Projects that are beautiful and make weavers want to run to their warping boards. Bonus points if they are also easy and approachable to beginners. Whimsical/different/unusual is a bonus. Plain weave and projects that appeal to color/texture weavers are welcome. But don’t be afraid to send those 16-draft projects as well. WeaveZine has room for all kinds of weavers.

WeaveZine Schedule
WeaveZine is published four times a year.

Payment
WeaveZine currently pays $25 per article or project.

Payment is made “on publication” which means that when the issue is uploaded to the Web, checks and Paypal payments go out.

We’re very open to new designers and writers; people who’ve never been published before. WeaveZine is a great way to get your work seen in a professional and public venue. The author bios that accompany each article or project optionally contain a link-back to your personal Web site or blog, which will drive traffic to your site.

Submission Format
Email submissions are preferred, and will get the quickest response. Send text, image files, and WIFs or Fiberworks DTX files (if available) to mailto:editor@weavezine.com

Postal submissions should be sent to:

WeaveZine Editor
Post Office Box 860
North Bend, WA 98045

Visit website for full submission guidelines: WeaveZine Submission Guidelines

Friday, January 16, 2009

Cast On Magazine

Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified

Cast On Magazine

Jane Miller, Managing Editor
Publishing Opportunity


Cast On Magazine welcomes submissions from designers!

Please send the following items with your ideas:

o Sketch and sample swatch of your design;
Please keep in mind that you must be able to size a garment in multiple sizes: S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X. You also must be able to write a pattern following Cast On guidelines (included). Please do not hand-write your submissions, with the exception of sketches and drawings. No previously published designs will be considered.

o Brief outline of your pattern, including proposed instructional notes:
 What was your inspiration for the design? Include historical or cultural details, if appropriate.
 Notes on techniques unique to the design: picot edges, starting and stopping cable designs within the piece, circular knitting, etc.
 Suggestions for how to improve basic techniques used within the pattern (i.e., “cleaner cables: to prevent overlarge stitches when cabling, be sure to …”)
 Helpful information embedded within the pattern explaining “the why” or an overview of a procedure (i.e., a brief general procedure for shaping a thumb gusset in amitten).
 Optional elements. (i.e., how altering a cable pattern this way would change garment fit or look.)
 At least one sample yarn option —Cast On always tries to use the most current and newest yarns possible. Note: Cast On may later suggest a different yarn or color. Please be prepared to aid staff in selecting alternate yarn that won’t pose problems for the design.
 Please use the Craft Yarn Council guidelines for skill level, sizing and yarn weight of your project. These are available at www.yarnstandards.com.
 Cast On compensates designers for their designs.
Please include your proposed project design fee. Compensation is based on creativity, complexity, overall concept of design, thoroughness of all notes for teaching and aiding the knitter, and accuracy of patterns/instructions. Deductions will be taken from total payment for patterns which require significant editing or correcting, or for incomplete schematics/charts that Cast On must prepare.

To submit your designs to Cast On magazine, download the Design Submission Form.

The Checklist for Designers provides guidelines for writing your project instructions.

Send your articles and/or designs to:
Jane Miller, Managing Editor
Cast On Magazine
The Official Publication of The Knitting Guild Association
1100-H Brandywine Blvd, Zanesville OH 43701-7303.
Ph: 740-452-4541, Fax: 740-452-2552
E-mail: Jmiller@offiinger.com.
Web: TKGA.com