The work was judged by Angie Boyer, Editor of Craft & Design Magazine and Jennie Boyer feature writer and designer Craft & Design Magazine (www.craftanddesign.net).
The Awards were presented at the Gala Dinner (photos) on Thursday 13th March, where our UK guests were welcomed by Senator Philip Ozouf, Minister for Economic Development.
All work entered for the competition was exhibited (photos).
The competition was judged by Victor Briggs, Editor of Workbox Magazine.
You may recognize Debbie Gelder's name - Debbie won the major award in 2007. As a result of this win Debbie has an exhibition with us in the Harbour Gallery. We are also delighted to invite Jenny Mahy to exhibit with us at Jersey Textile Showcase in 2009.
A Adult Class £300.00 and £200.00 awards: Shared between
Debbie Gelder (UK) and Jenny Mahy (Guernsey).
B Student at art college or following art textiles at Higher Education level.
C Student 16-18years £100: Chelsea Miere (JCG).
Runners Up (£50 each): Gabrielle Lucas and Jessica Costa (Haute Vallee School); Will Davis (Hautlieu School).
D Piece of contemporary knitting or crochet (£100.00):
Suzanne White (UK).
E Mini Quilts:
1st prize, £100 Debbie Gelder (UK)
Runner up £50 Maureen Bly (Scotland).