For non W.I. members the annual show needs a little explaining. Each year a list of approx 70 items are assembled by the Show Committee. Each W.I. gets the lists and they are given to members who are interested in crafts of all types, baking, horticulture, preserves, art, .
It is not compulsory to join in, but once you have been to a show our natural reaction is ‘I could do that’, then you are hooked. The beauty of it is that you try things, just because they are on the list. This is amply demonstrated by the varied items which follow. Much joy and amusement ensues as we try new crafts.
It is amazing how talented people are, if there is a show near you make a point of going, you will be impressed and maybe inspired.
Aprons
The mushroom apron was made to be reversible, with appliqued mushroom on the pocket.
I got third out of 70 entries so I was pretty pleased. The winner is on the right.
Scissors Cases
You are allowed to enter up to 3 items in some categories and points mean prizes, when the individual W.I. points are totalled. Hence 3 Scissors cases, which I still have as they are not really prezzie fodder, sadly.
Book Marks
Again three entries, we were going for it that year. My Geisha, Spy and Jockey all got 2nd prizes.
W.I. items are marked individually and more than one person can win 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, if their items are up to scratch. The items have a label and comments are often written which are notoriously cutting and hilarious to the newcomer.
Card Making
Not really my forte but it made a lovely wedding card. It was made of heart shaped buttons in a heart shape.
Beading
A lady came to one of our members houses to teach us beading one Saturday. She was a lovely lady and a W.I. judge so she knew her stuff. No prizes here, there are some very dedicated beaders.
Peg Dolls
None of us had ever made a peg doll and we have great fun with felt and glue and material. I think the guard got a 3rd prize. Sue made a dog which ended up looking like a sheep, she is still living it down, it makes me laugh even now several years on.
Silhouettes
Another new craft. I cheated a bit and went to the internet where you can find many examples. I cut out sticky black paper and stuck it on. Turns out there is special silhouette paper, which worked much better, ho hum.
Cuddly Toys
There is always a toy on the list.
The monkey was made from normal dark and curly cream fleece, he was lovely and cuddly and won a 1st prize.
I was really cuffed with this bunny, he even had a fluffy white tail, but the judges seemed to go for the soft baby type bunnies, can’t win ‘em all.
Crochet
Denise from our Craft group taught me to crochet to make this little bear.
I made 2 circles for his head, a square for each limb, 4 small circles for his ears, 4 tiny circles for his paws and pads and 2 squares for his body. People think he looks like the knitted character from TV Burp. He received only 9 out of 20 points, Ouch, bit harsh.
Childs Mobile
This was a test. I used an embroidery hoop for the top and bottom, then sewed each little boat and the central lighthouse. It took ages so I was pleased with the prize.
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