A big Winner at the Milton Show
Ilka Landahl, member of the Narrawilly Proggers gathered many awards for her sculpted wall hanging 1st prize- Shorn Hooky & Proggy Item, Special Award & Champion of Show.
When asked how she created such an interesting piece of work Ilka said ….
“I hooked it with normal and partly fancy wool a little bit higher than usual and cut it, sculpting it into shape.
Between the different sections of colours I hooked with a small strip of fabric which helps to hold the wool better and brings more out the effect.
For variety I hooked some sections normal without shaping.
It makes a lot dust and fluff so I had the vacuum cleaner by my side all the time.
I like it because it looks so cosy/cuddly.”
Editors note for overseas readers; Shows are held across Australia in Capital cities and country areas. In general they are a combination of agricultural displays, stock and farm machinery, and competitions involving livestock, as well as arts & crafts and entertainment – similar to a State or County Fair in North America. They are generally called Pastoral or Agricultural Society Shows or AgFests.
Members of the Narrawilly Proggers have been entering rugs in competiton at the Milton Show for some time.
Miriam Miller said ……
“I cannot remember when the first time was, but it was many years ago and at first we entered in the general handicraft section under “Any article made from recycled materials(soft)” Then we got our own section which was about 6 years ago.
We have 5 categories. Jacqui Thomson and I provide the prizes. The stewards are Janet Walker and Elke Smith-Hill and we also provide our own judge. We have a different person judge each year.
While many of our members compete in the various categories, some just exhibit their work, demonstrate rug hooking and talk to interested visitors about the craft.”
Above Christine Alexander taking a break in a quiet moment at the Show.
The following are images of winners and place-getters in the various rug making categories
1st prize winner in Proggy Floor Rug by Carol Flynn
Pat la Rance received a Special Award for this piece
Gail Nicholls took 2nd Hooky & Proggy Wall Hanging for her superb work in this rug.
The Santa cushion was hooked by a 14 year old. Chloe Thompson who received a Highly Commended Award.
This bag by Marilyn Smyth took 2dn prize Hooky or Proggy item not otherwise mentioned.
1st prize in the Hooky Floor Rug category was awarded to Elaine Kitchner for her floral rug.
1st prize in Hooky or Proggy item not otherwise mentioned was created by Christine Alexander
Maggie Hickey took 2nd prize in the Hooked Floor Rug category.
2nd Prize Proggy Rug was awarded to Bev Latta for this rug 82cm x 110cm (33″x43.5″)
Carol Thompsons received a Highly commended award in the Hooky and/or Proggy Wall Hanging category for her hooked and framed rug.
TO THE NORTH, in Queensland, there was a SHOW of a different kind!
Judi Tompkins held her first Sunday “Shed Day“ – it was a huge success – the inclusion of a wine tasting may have had something to do with that. Jewellery was shown along with some rather unique mens shirts.
Here is a report on the event from Judi Tompkins –
13 people attended the “Leap Year Eve” Shed Day and Wine tasting…several other people were also invited to the wine tasting which meant Ron Duggelby was able to show off some great lapidary and wire wrapped jewellery which inspired several people in terms of colour and design.
Several hookers wanted to learn how to locker hook (and thanks to my tuition by Robin Inkpen I was able to show them the basics!).
Margaret’s first lesson in locker hooking.
Sally starting on a new locker hooking project.
We then we moved on to lunch where Simon Rawlins from Pieroth Wines offered a great range of white, red and dessert wines form South American and Europe.
Finally, Jacqueline Rawlins brought in a selection of her shirt design work, she uses Aboriginal print fabrics (designs approved by the Aboriginal elders) and turns the fabric into high-quality men’s shirts for the Australian climate.
It was a day of fun for the senses; colour, taste, texture and folks! It was especially nice to have virtually two “visiting artists”!
More from the Editor:
There will be another Show report in the next News – the exhibition of rugs at a NSW Quilt Show.
Are you thinking of setting up a Rug Show? Watch the ARG News Blog coming soon – for an article on “Judging Rug Shows” – where our members will offer their suggested guidelines for choosing a judging panel as well as the criteria for judging rug submissions.
Jo Franco
