PDF - OPEN SHOW ENTRY FORM

Open Show Categories

Enter your beautiful fiber work in the MAWS 2026 Open Show. All fiber techniques are encouraged including weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, felting, basketry, etc. Only one entry allowed in a category, up to 3 total entries per participant. Please complete the Open Show Entry Form for each item entered.

Ribbons and Vendor Bucks for 1st and ribbons for 2nd will be awarded.

OPEN SHOW CATEGORIES:

Garments: Coat, dress, robe, pants, poncho, ruana, skirt, sweater, vest, etc.

1. Handwoven

2. Handspun, Handwoven

3. Any ﬁber technique except Handwoven

4. Any Handspun ﬁber technique except Handwoven

Accessory: Bag, belt, hat, gloves/mittens, jewelry, scarf, shawl, etc.

5. Handwoven

6. Handspun, Handwoven

7. Any ﬁber technique except Handwoven

8. Any Handspun ﬁber technique except Handwoven

Household items: Rugs, runners, placemats, napkins, baskets, etc.

9. Handwoven

Handspun Skeins: 30 yards minimum

10. Single

11. Plied

12. Art/novelty yarn

Artistic Expression: Wall art, 3D, etc., any ﬁber technique

13. Small Scale - less than 15” in all directions

14. Large Scale - 15” or larger in any direction

Youth Age 16 and Under (Fiber related accessories will be awarded for 1st)

15. One entry allowed in any category 1-14, up to 5 total entries.

Special Awards may be given for:

Best Interpretation of Conference Theme, Best Use of Conference Colors, Best of Bateman, Best Weaving on 4 Shafts or Less, Complex Weaver’s Award, HGA Award, People’s Choice and Conference Chairperson’s Choice.