Mamie Francis Blanket Competition

Mamie Francis was a weaver of small blankets or lap robes. She is remembered by her husband, daughter and two sons with the endowment that funds this competition.

Rules

  1. This blanket competition is part of the Skein & Garment Competition and all Skein & Garment Competition rules apply, including instructions on how to enter.
  2. Both warp and weft in the blanket must be 100% wool except for Class T83.
  3. 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.


Donors

Thank you to the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association for donating $100 for the Best Blanket Made of Maryland Wool.

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