Showing posts with label beaudesert show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beaudesert show. Show all posts

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Photos from the Beaudesert Show

My goodness, so much has happened since the Show
at the beginning of September.
There's been sickness, and holidays, and lots of work, and one daughter in Year 12 (meaning formal dress and Uni Open Days) and one son training for State Athletic Championships = lots of driving around.
So a little on the late side, here are some pics from the Beaudesert Show.


Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Beaudesert Show

The Show is only just around the corner so make sure you've got a couple of entries in this year.
Remember there is no show without entries.
Schedule is here
Entries close Friday August 29
If you have trouble getting your entries in please contact me to arrange a drop off
Mobile 0402 309 047

Looking forward to seeing some wonderful
entries from all of you this year. 

Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Beaudesert Show 2013

Beaudesert Show - Needlework Section 2013
This was my first year as Chief Steward for the
Needlework Section at the Beaudesert Show. 
I enjoyed it very much, learned a few things,
will change a few things, took note of a few things. 

It was interesting listening to the judges comments as she worked her way through the entries. Some comments worth noting include
make sure you adhere to the Class title.
For example a "soft toy" must be for playing with and cuddling,
otherwise it's not a toy.
Size restrictions must be adhered to.
Attention to detail decides the winner.
Press, press, press! ( I think I say that one a lot too)
If the Class specifies an item "not mentioned" you shouldn't enter something that belongs in another class (even if you are limited to 2 items).

It was great to see some of my students work entered.
Juanita's skeleton shirt for her husband came second.
Ellen's Log Cabin Quilt came first in the Novice section and also
received the Encouragement Award.
Esther did well with the dress she made for her Year 7 Graduation.
Maggie and Georgia both did well in the Primary School section.
Maddison (not a student of mine) is 12 years old and does the most amazing work. She sews and smocks beautifully. Her Mother and Grandmother are both very talented and have taught her well. I think it is wonderful to have 3 generations of talented sewers who share their skills.
Lesley's tutu performed well (pardon the pun LOL), though
I didn't teach her that one.
Marg's teddy bear delighted the judge so much, he won Grand Champion.

There were some new faces this year which is terrific.
There are so many talented people around here, and we really need
to encourage them all to enter.
Remember - there is no Show without entries.
So watch out, because next year I'll be chasing your entries. LOL
Beaudesert Show - Needlework Section 2013

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Beaudesert Show 2012 - Adult Section

Ellen's toddlers dress (2nd prize) & overalls, Lelsey's jumpsuit

Nita's apron made form recycled fabric and trims - 1st Prize

Nita's denim casual bag with retro style trim - 2nd Prize

Lesley's turquoise woven cushion, Ellen's pink top, white & balck sundress (2nd prize), and retro skirt (1st prize)

Beaudesert Show 2012 - Children's Section

WOW! How talented are these kids.
Most of the items in this photo belong to my students.
Well done to all who entered, and Congratulations to
those of you who won prizes.
I am so proud of you all.

I passed Nita on Sunday morning and she said she had heard my voice in her head saying "there's no show without entries". So thankyou to all who entered their sewing this year,. It was a fabulous display of talent.

I made some notes ...

Machine Made Garment up to 12 years
1st - Esther's purple spot dress
2nd - Eliza's shorts and knit top
Hannah entered her pink shorts, and black/pink top
Brock entered his reversible vest

Machine Made Garment up to 16 years
1st - Jay's purple shirt

Casual Bag up to 16 years
1st - Harry's laptop satchel

Casual Bag up to 12 years
1st - Eliza's passport bag

Quilted Item
1st - Esther's Christmas Stocking 

Machine Made Article
1st - Eliza's fabric box

Most Successful AND Most Outstanding Junior - Esther


Thursday, 29 September 2011

Beaudesert Show entries

This is a collection of Georgia's FIRST soft toy and her SPECIAL PRIZE. James' dragon came THIRD. That's also Esther's doll's legs.

In this cabinet is Harry's satchel and dragon, James' dragon, Esther's bag, doll and outfit for a 3 year old, Georgia's tote bag, soft toy and fabric basket, and Ainsleigh's pompom apron and star cushion

Esther's dress featuring a cowl collar, lining and rolled hems.Esther's dress came SECOND in the under 12 year old category.

A very fuzzy photo of Eliza's dress with a silk bolero jacket. Eliza's outfit came FIRST in the under 12 year section.

I love this cabinet...there is only one item that isn't from any of my students. How cool is that?
 Harry & James entered their Nerf vests, Eliza and Esther entered dresses, Ainsleigh and Georgia entered their pyjamas, Kate and Ainsleigh entered tote bags.



Gillian's first show entry - casual bag using fabric weaving techniques. Her bag came THIRD.

Lesley entered an outfit for a girl under 12 years old and came SECOND.

Another dress entered by Lesley. This one came THIRD.

Naomi's cushion entry came FIRST in the senior section. The cushion was made using the Sewing Revolution Create-a-Tilt ruler. The embroidery is from Sue Box.

Georgia's tote bag came FIRST and Ainsleigh's pompom apron came SECOND.

Eliza's shaggy quilt on the left came SECOND and Esther's came FIRST. Ainsleigh's soft toy came SECOND.
I am very proud of everyone's entries. Well done. Now let's start working on next years effort...