DISCOVERY
The 2019 Lace Guild
Triennial Competition and Exhibition
The 2019 competition was divided into 23 classes in 2 sections. Section A was for the traditional laces, and entries for this section did not need to have a link to the theme of 'Discovery'. Section B entries did need to have a link.
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There were 15 entries in Section A, and 70 in Section B; 85 in all.
Section A - Traditional Laces in a Traditional Style
"Lace in this section does not need to be linked to the theme Discovery. Work should reflect the traditional laces and encourage a high standard in technique. It is recommended that you use only the traditional techniques associated with your named lace and that you work in one colour or closely related colours (unless that lace is traditionally worked in many colours). Patterns used can be old or new, published or unpublished or original. The source of the pattern must be stated."
1. Torchon (1 entry)
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2. Named British or Continental Point Ground Laces (5 entries)
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3. Bedfordshire and related laces e.g. Maltese and Cluny (2 entries)
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4. Honiton (1 entry)
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5. Any other named bobbin lace (2 entries)
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6. Needlelaces inc. Tenerife, Romanian and Branscombe (1 entry)
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7. Decorated Net inc. Carrickmacross, Limerick, needle run, tambour (1 entry)
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8. Knotted Laces inc. Tatting, Filet and Armenian (No entries)
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9. Looped Laces inc. knitting and crochet (No entries)
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10. A traditional style piece of lace made by a group (1 entry)
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11. Traditional style laces using mixed techniques from more than one traditional style of lace (1 entry)
Section B - Discovery
"Lace to the theme, with any combination of techniques and materials. To be judged on design, technique, presentation and suitability for the end use. Entrants for this section must describe (in a maximum of 20 words) how their work fits the Discovery theme."
12. Lace to Wear: a garment or accessory made from or incorporating lace (7 entries)
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13. Lace to Live With: lace and lace embellished item for your home and surroundings (No entries)
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14. A Piece for Display on a Wall, such as a hanging, canvas block or framed picture. Not to exceed 50cm x 50cm (25 entries)
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15. 3 Dimensional Item: not to exceed 30 cm in any direction (height, width, depth) (7 entries)
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16. A Miniature Lace Item: not to exceed 10 cm in any direction (height, width, depth) (1 entry)
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17. Imposed Class: Lace to be worked from a selection of threads and other materials available from The Hollies (4 entries)
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18. Young Lacemaker, Individual: 11 years and under on 31 August 2019 (3 entries)
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19. Young Lacemaker, Individual: 12 to 17 years inclusive on 31 August 2019 (3 entries)
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20. Young Lacemaker Group: 2 or more, 11 years and under on 31 August 2019 (1 entry)
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21. Young Lacemaker Group: 2 or more, all ages to 17 years on 31 August 2019 (2 entries)
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22. Adult Group: up to 10 members (11 entries)
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23. Adult Group: 11 or more members (6 entries)
Trophy Winners
Individual's Trophy for the best competition entry
Diana Blackburn, 'Edwardian Cape'
Cynthia Voysey Trophy for the visitors' choice
Catherine Barley, 'Point de Gaze Collar'
Val Gurney Trophy for Bucks Point lace
Diana Blackburn, 'Edwardian Cape'
Sue Goodman Trophy for Bedfordshire lace
Atsuko Sugawaro, 'Arch of Roses'
Elsie Luxton Trophy for Honiton lace
Caroline Biggins, 'Discovery'
Guild of Needle Laces Trophy for traditional needlelace
Catherine Barley, 'Point de Gaze Collar'
Ann Collier Trophy for miniature lace
Jane Read, 'Leasa Fox'
Richard J Viney Trophy for circular lace
Caroline Biggins, 'Cranes With Bamboo'
Ian Ferris Trophy for 3D lace
Nika Mravlja, 'The Postojna Cave'
Jacqui Southworth Award for a young lacemaker aged 11 years and under
Lucy Hodgson, 'Mad Scientist'
Poole Trophy for a young lacemaker aged 12 to 17 years
Nina Bajc, 'Discover Slovenia'
Friesland Trophy for two or more young lacemakers aged 11 years and under
Milton Road Young Lacemakers, 'Be Curious'
Miss Clare Fray Award for two or more young lacemakers aged 17 years and under
Gamlingay Young Lacemakers, 'Gone Fishing'
Northumbria Lacemakers Trophy for a group of up to 10 members
Textile Workshop, 'Banks's Endeavours'
Northumbria Lacemakers Trophy for a group of 11 or more members
Axe Vale Lace Group, 'Strata'
Sue Dane Teacher's Award for the best lace by a teacher
Cheiko Miyawaki, 'The Deep Sea of the Maldives'
John Bull Trophy for lace by a lacemaker who is not a teacher
Atsuko Sugawaro, 'Arch of Roses'
Lorna Fall Trophy for a first-time entrant
Liljana Kogovšek, 'L'Homme'
Simon Dukes Presentation Trophy for the best planned and presented piece
Lost in Thread, 'Floral Packaging'
Founder Students Trophy for the most stimulating entry
Meander in Chester, 'Take 25'