We want to encourage children to sew, so we've put together our first sewing contest. We're having a wonderful response from the parents using this to encourage their children to sew this summer. Here is a brief summary of the contest:
..Age Categories: 6 - 12 years old and
3 - 18 years old
..Project to Sew: Make a potholder. You can use a
pattern or design your own. It
can be any shape or size.
..Rules: It must be usable!
Limit of 2 entries per child
..Submission: Must submit photograph and form by
October 15, 2007
..Judging: Each category will be judged separately.
Judging will be based on creativity
and quality of construction.A panel
of 3 judges will select the 5 top
entries in each category. These
top entries will be asked to send
us their potholder for final judging
of construction.
Awards: First place - $40 gift certificate
2nd place - $25 gift certificate
3rd place - $20 gift certificate
4th place - $15 gift certificate
5th place - $10 gift certificate
Be sure to download the information and submission form in pdf format at our Sewing Contest website page | 
