Fiber Arts Competition

The Fiber Arts Competition is a great opportunity to inspire others and show off your talent.  Everyone entering the competition receives recognition for their work and gains valuable feedback from the judges.  Not to mention it is fun!  Encourage friends and family to enter!  All levels of expertise are welcome!

1. Only ONE entry per category will be accepted.  $3.00 per entry with a maximum of FOUR entries total for the competition.
2. Each entry must be made entirely by the entrant.  Handspun yarn used in any  category must be spun by the entrant. If not, enter in the commercial yarn        category.
3. Work must have been completed since the last competition which was October 2025.
4. Registered entries must be dropped off Thursday, October 22, 1 - 5pm or Friday, October 23, 9 -12pm – WNC Ag Center, Davis Arena. Your entry item may be submitted by mail but must be received by October 20, 2026.  Mail To: Robin Brooks, 99 Upper Moffitt Road, Asheville, NC 28805. 
5. Judging will take place on Saturday morning. Entries must be left on display until pick up at 12pm Sunday, no exceptions.  
6. SAFF is not responsible for entries, but the room will be supervised during SAFF hours and locked after closing. SAFF is not responsible for loss or damage.  Any items left after Sunday pickup will become the property of SAFF.
7. If you want someone else to pick up your entry, please complete a release form when you drop off your entry.
8. If you want your entry returned by mail, please include a self-address envelope/box with the correct postage. 
9. Entry fees are non-refundable.
10. Ribbons & prize money will be awarded in each category for First, Second, Third place and Best of Show.  Ribbons will be awarded for Honorable Mention & People's Choice.

The SAFF Fibert Arts Competition Committee welcomes your suggestions, recommendations and constructive criticisms.  We strive to make this competition enjoyable and inspiring for all involved.                                            

Categories:

Skeins

S1   Handspun Single

S2   Handspun Two Ply

S3   Handspun Three or More Ply

S4   Handspun Lace Weight, minimum 1 oz. or 25 yds.

S5   Spindle Spun Skein, minimum 1 oz. or 25 yds.

S6   Handspun Novelty/Art Yarn - technique such as boucle, corespun, locks, etc.

S7   Novice Spinner (spinning less than one year) single or plied

Knitting

K1    Hand Knitted Garment Using Handspun Yarn

K2    Hand Knitted Garment Using Commercial Yarn

K3    Hand Knitted Shawl, Scarf, Wrap, etc. Using Handspun Yarn

K4    Hand Knitted Shawl, Scarf, Wrap, etc. Using Commercial Yarn

K5    Hand Knitted Accessory-Hat, Gloves, Purse, Socks, etc. Using Handspun Yarn

K6    Hand Knitted Accessory-Hat, Gloves, Purse, Socks, etc. Using Commercial Yarn

K7    Machine Knitted

Crochet

C1   Crochet Item Using Handspun Yarn

C2   Crochet Item Using Commercial Yarn

C3   Crochet Accessory - Hat, Gloves, Purse, Socks, etc. Using Handspun Yarn

C4   Crochet Accessory - Hat, Gloves, Purse, Socks, etc. Using Commercial Yarn

C5   Crochet Miscellaneous Item Using Handspun Yarn

C6   Crochet Miscellaneous Item Using Commercial Yarn

Weaving

W1   Woven Wearable Item Using Handspun Yarn

W2   Woven Wearable Item Using Commercial Yarn

W3   Woven Household Item Using Handspun Yarn

W4   Woven Household Item Using Commercial Yarn

W5   Woven Wearable Item Using a Combination of Handspun & Commercial Yarn

W6   Woven Household Item Using a Combination of Handspun & Commercial Yarn

W7   Tapestry Item

Felting

F1   Needle Felted 2D Item

F2   Needle Felted 3D Item

F3   Wet Felted 2D Item

F4   Wet Felted 3D Item

F5   Knitted or Woven Item That Has Been Felted (Fulled)

F6 Wet Felted & Needle Felted Combination

Repurposed Wool

RE1   Repurposed Wool Wearable Item - must contain at least 80% repurposed wool items, 20% new or  other materials. 

RE2   Repurposed Wool Non-Wearable Item - must contain at least 80% repurposed wool items, 20% new  or other materials. 

Fiber Hooking

H1   Traditional Hook or Punch Needle Using Original Pattern & Design

H2   Traditional Hook or Punch Needle Using Bought Patterns, Kits or Pre-Printed Designs 

Other Techniques

T1   Other Techniques Wearable Item - an item containing either:  two or more category techniques listed  above; or a single technique not addressed in other categories.

T2   Other Techniques Non-Wearable Item - an item containing either:  two or more category techniques  listed above; or a single technique not addressed in other categories.