I was looking up embroidery competitions, cause I'm thinking of entering my kimono's in one after I get them finished, which is maybe a year or so down the road, but if I want to enter I need to know the rules before I start! Well, I'm copying the rules here to my blog, from their web site so that I'll be able to reference them. Here is the Advanced Rules:
SCA Judging Criteria: Embroidery, Counted and Free Form: Advanced
DOCUMENTATION 0-8 pts. Judging and scoring for Documentation is based on a graduated level of knowledge and discussion of the components of the item. Advanced level documentation should have a thorough discussion of the components of the item, explains the rationale behind methods, materials, skills and tools, provides illustrations (if available), references and notes, as well as any original research or experimentation. Any conscious compromises should be explained. A summary page is helpful if the documentation is exceptionally in-depth, and more detailed work can also be put in appendices. Verbal feedback during the judging, how well the entrant understands the period practice and process of the creation of their item beyond what is written, can enhance the Documentation score. Give score based on the following:
*Description and discussion of entry including the following: country of origin, period of origin, characteristics of style for that period.
*Thorough knowledge or discussion of materials and skills used to complete the project
*Thorough knowledge or discussion of methods and tools used to complete the project
*Research and reference: very complete sources and visual or descriptive references, includes a bibliography and cites sources in a standard format (endnotes, footnotes, parenthetical, MLA, etc.).
AUTHENTICITY 0-8 pts. Judge this at the Advanced level, keeping in mind any deviations or substitutions from authentic period equivalents (reasonable substitutions for elements that are too toxic, too expensive or too rare) must be plausible and explained. Efforts to achieve a completely authentic item (except those items that are unsafe) will score best.
* Form/function—is it a period item and does it work in a period way (apparent knowledge or application of period practice)
* Methods of creation— handwork vs. machine work, any charting, transfer, pattern, etc.
* Materials used—stitches, pattern, backing and thread material (linen, silk, wool, vs. DMC floss, etc.)
*Design, style--period design or style or gives a period effect
COMPLEXITY 1-5 pts Rank the ambition of the entry, not the workmanship, based on the following. Judge the entrant at the Advanced level, keeping in mind that not all period items are complex.
*Scope of endeavor (# of pieces, size of work in relation to amount of detail, etc.)
*Difficulty/variety of design elements used—variety of motifis/ how they are combined
*Difficulty/variety of techniques attempted—elements/motifs/stitches
*Difficulty/variety of media, materials, tools used—e.g. velvet, metallics, handspun, etc., are harder)
*Extent of original work or ideas
WORKMANSHIP 1-5 pts. Rank the quality of execution and success of the entry. Judge the entrant at the Advanced level, based on the following:
*Effective use of tools, methods, and techniques
*Techniques, handling of materials, etc.—tension, starts, ends, neatness, evenness, finishing
*Design: period aesthetics, motifs, design (note: period sense of balance and proportion is not necessarily the same as modern) etc
*Form/Function: does it do what it should do and look as it should look?
*Period styling or personalization or special embellishment
OVERALL QUALITY 1-4 pts. Evaluate the work as a whole, rating the aesthetic effect and appeal beyond the mere technical proficiency. Consider how you react to the entry (intuitive response) and other items not previously addressed. This is the 'wow' factor; following are some examples to consider, but the category is not limited to these.
*Completely authentic from the ground up
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*Unique or outstanding display or attempt at period presentation
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*Logical creative endeavor within a period methodology (creativity/individuality)
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*You want to take it home because it is really outstanding
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