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Stitchery Showcase
The first Stitchery Showcase was held in 1974, co-chaired by Ann Heslop and Marge Wheeler.
This event generated interest in needlework and was the impetus for beginning the Stan Hywet Needlework Guild.
There has been a Showcase every year since. (See the list of Past Chairs.)
The Showcase is held in the Manor Auditorium, and, beginning in 2006, is an integral part of Ohio Mart held each October at Stan Hywet. The 2008 Stitchery Showcase Committee is co-chaired by Betty Jo Scurei and Kathy Olex. (See the Stitchery Showcase dates and complete list of Committee members.)
Entries
All entries are welcome! Anyone can enter needlework in the
Stitchery Showcase. You do not need to be a member of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens or the Stan Hywet Needlework Guild.
Enter one or more pieces into the Showcase. To enter one or more pieces in the Showcase, download the 2008 Stitchery Showcase Entry Form in rtf format.
Judging
An entry is placed into one of five categories –
counted thread, canvas, surface stitchery, multimedia or quilting. The entry is then placed into one of several judging
divisions. Each judging division is divided into original and non-original sections. Each entry has a registration tag
which gives only the information needed by the judge. The names of the entrants are not visible to the judges. Eight
judges are used to judge the entries – two judges for quilting, two for counted thread, two for canvas, surface
stitchery and multimedia, and two for student entries.
The two judges judging a category will individually place a dot
on those entries worthy of consideration for an award. Entries which merit first, second, third or honorable mention ribbons
are judged jointly by both judges.
Consideration for their choices are color, design and texture,
workmanship and techniques, suitability of materials, and finishing and presentation. The judges are asked to judge against
a standard of stitching perfection generally accepted by knowledgeable needlework teachers and judges.
Judge's Choice ribbons are also presented. This award indicates
that the judge truly liked the entry. It may or may not be worked perfectly and may or may not have  received a ribbon;
however, it is a piece that the judge would be pleased to own.
Except for the above judging criteria, the Showcase of
Stitchery Committee does not make any recommendations or suggestions to the judges. The judges are carefully
selected and are asked to judge as impartially as possible.
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