[Jacob-list] Contest

[wolfpen]

I love the idea of a contest.  I just washed a wonderful fleece and it's
screaming for a special project.  I'm currently spinning a pound of cotton
for a customer.  It's going quickly, but I really miss spinning someone I
know.

Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Spahr" <spahrfarm at dragonbbs.com>
To: "Jacob List Members" <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
Sent: 26 April, 2000 10:53 AM
Subject: [Jacob-list] Contest


I had an idea for a contest that I have presented to Mary Ellen Hansson
since she is an accomplished handknitter.  She thought it would be a good
idea, so we decided to see what everyone else thinks.  Spin-Off magazine had
a Save the Sheep Contest a few months ago to promote awareness of rare
breeds of sheep.  I would like to see a similar contest using only Jacob
fleeces, open to anyone who wants to enter.  A small ad could be placed in
Spin-Off magazine, and winning entries could be featured in the JSC Journal
and JSBA newsletters (and maybe even Spin-Off).  There would need to be an
entry fee, guidelines, and deadline established.   Mary Ellen has agreed to
be one of the judges.  I know there are many more talented fiber artists out
there who could help with some ideas.  Mary Ellen had the idea to have
flyers made up for the MD. Sheep & Wool Festival, which is coming up soon.
I think it would be a good way to promote fleece sales and awareness of the
Jacob breed.  Any other thoughts?

                                                                        Mary
Spahr