EGA Carolinas Region Challenge
2012

This year’s challenge theme is based on a quote from the movie Steel Magnolias: “The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.” Olympia Dukakis said this line in her role as Clairee Belcher.

Have you designed and stitched accessories such as purses, jewelry, belts, or gloves? How about pictures of accessories? Can you find a hidden meaning in the quote and invent a stitched design from it?

Projects must be original designs that relate to or are inspired by the quote above. They can be any size and any medium that uses a threaded needle. A set or series counts as one entry. For instance, if you made a brooch, bracelet, and earrings that are worn together, the set would count as one entry.

Completed pieces will be exhibited at the Carolinas Region Seminar in 2012, and ribbons will be awarded for Teacher’s Choices and Viewers’ Choice. Limit one entry per person and one entry per group (each group participant may also enter one individual project).

If you wish to enter, please complete the Challenge Exhibit Entry and Insurance Form. This is the same form that EGA uses for all exhibits. It allows your work to be covered by EGA insurance (with a $250 deductible). Even if you don’t want the insurance, you must complete and sign the form. The form is in PDF format, which can be completed on your PC. Once the form is complete print and sign it, then scan/email or mail it by May 15, 2012 to the challenge exhibit coordinator at the address given on the form. If you have any questions at all, please contact me. I look forward to seeing your work in the Region Challenge Exhibit at Ridgecrest 2012.

Laura Smith

(704) 650-9223
4laurasmith@gmail.com