The first ever entries in the Blue Mountains Queer Beanie competition were fabulous, creative, innovative and outright queer!
We had knitted, felted, quilted and crocheted entries from beginners through to skilled and long term crafters and all of them are amazing!
The inaugural Queer Beanie competition was run in conjunction with the first ever Blue Mountains Pink Fest and the long standing Winter Magic festival.
It was a fabulous gala night in The Library of The Carrington on Friday 18th June, one of our six fabulous sponsors along with:
Hazelbrook Healthfoods
Katoomba Collectables
Offbeat Ceremonies ~ Giving you the Alternative
Renommee: Quality recycled contemporary and vintage fashion and accessories 02 4784 3487
Summit Gear
Our judging team of Judith Maitland, Rosie Mann, Rachel Mann, Jenny-Lee Heylen, Angela Lougheed and Mark Jarvis took their task very seriously and we thank them for their efforts.
Thanks also to our professional photographer, Elizabeth Walton of Who Needs a Secretary, however, the following photos are MINE as we haven't had a chance to GTG since Friday evening, LOL!
The entrants impressed the judges with their creativity and skills and it was a hard call to choose winners from such a wonderful selection.
... and the winners are ......
Queer category-Beginner:
First prize: Julie Bargenquast "Baby of Twin Towers' - Prize $50 from Offbeat CeremoniesHighly Commended: Julie Barganquast 'Twin of Queers - MV'
Queer category-Intermediate:
First prize: (two winners in category) Sharn Arcus 'Extermiknit' - Prize: $50 gift voucher from Katoomba CollectablesHighly Commended: Susan Robbins 'The Sorting Beanie'
Queer beanie: Intermediate
First prize (two winners in category): Lorna McKenzie 'Queer Battle Helm' - Prize $50 from Offbeat Ceremonies
Queer beanie category: Advanced
First prize: Lynn Burnett 'We are Family' - Prize: $50 gift voucher Summit GearHighly Commended: Gillian Hand 'Freeform'
Classic category-Beginner:
First prize: Tilly 'Beyond the Fringe' - Prize: $50 from Offbeat Ceremonies
Highly Commended: Susan Robbins 'First beanie'
Classic category: Intermediate
First prize: Sharn Arcus 'Fair Isle'- Prize: $50 from Offbeat CeremoniesHighly Commended 1: Sue Guy '12 ply classic'
Highly Commended 2: Kathleen MacDonald 'Landscape'
Classic category: Advanced
First prize: Lynn Burnett - Prize: $50 from Offbeat CeremoniesHighly Commended: Judith 'Impromptu'
Susan Robbins 'The Sorting Beanie' - Prize: a beautiful silk/wool Pashmina from Renommee: Quality recycled contemporary and vintage fashion and accessories 02 4784 3487
And here are all the entries in all their clever and skillful glory.....
As a judge, accidental competitor (thanks for the votes my unknown fans) and guest (thank you my dears) I must remain anonymous, but I do compliment the hosts, the lurkers, the competitors, and the punters on a simply delightful event. I must say I had no idea people could be so clever with the humble beanie!
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