Mamie Francis Blanket Competition
Updated for 2024
Mamie was a weaver of small blankets or lap robes. This competition was originally funded by a generous endowment from her family. We are pleased to continue the tradition and present this nineteenth annual competition in her honor.
Rules
- This blanket competition is part of the Skein & Garment Competition and all Skein & Garment Competition rules apply, including instructions on how to enter.
- Both warp and weft in the blanket must be 100% wool except for Class T83.
- Width will be measured from selvedge to selvedge.
Classes
- T80 Blanket in any weave, less than 36” wide and any length
- T81 Blanket in any weave, 36-50” wide and any length
- T82 Blanket in any weave, greater than 50” wide and any length
- T83 Blanket in any weave, sized as above in T80-T82, made from at least 50% wool
- T84 Blanket as described above in T80-T83, woven by a Junior
Prizes
- Grand Prize – $300
- (4) First-Place Awards – $60
- (5) Second-Place Awards – $40
- (5) Third-Place Awards – $20
- Best Blanket Made of Maryland Wool – $100
A First-Place blanket will be selected in each of classes T80-T84. From these first-place blankets, a Grand Prize winner will be selected to receive a $300 check. The Grand Prize is awarded in lieu of the First-Place award for the winning blanket.
Donors
Thank you to the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association for donating $100 for the Best Blanket Made of Maryland Wool.