Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Make It With Wool Contest

The 2009 Texas Make It With Wool Contest was held on Saturday, November 28th at the Y.O. Ranch Resort and Hotel in Kerrville, Texas. Sponsoring the event were the Texas Women’s Auxiliary of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assoc. and Kerrville Wool and Mohair, Inc. managed by Justin Stieler. State Director, Brenda Seidensticker, and  Assistant Director, Suzy Stewart, organized and conducted the contest. Judges were Betty Burton of Ingram, Scott Allen of Kerrville, and Connie Bernhard of Harper, Texas. There were participants in 5 divisions; Pre-teen, Junior, Senior, Adult, and Made for Others.

Participants in the Texas contest received wool fabric from Pendleton Wool in Oregon. In addition, winners received cash from the Women’s Auxiliary and mohair fabric given by the Mohair Council of America. In the over 24 (Adult division), Fashion Design Assistant Professor, Li-Fen Anny Chang won and represented Texas in the National Adult contest. The garment, a DVD and photos were sent in and judged by the National committee, 2010 National Make It With Wool Competition. There were 25 entries. Anny won Honarable Mention along with ladies from Oregon and Ohio (photo taken by Scott Allen, Boss Photos).

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Sketch & Win: Calling All Design Students

PROJECT EMERALD
Calling All Design Students

Submit your wedding dress sketches from now until January 15th for the chance to win a cash prize, an Emerald Couturiers internship and the opportunity to have your dress manufactured and sold at retail!

For full rules and to enter through January 15th, visit www.brides.com/emeraldbridal
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Internship Opportunity at Haggar Clothing Co.

Haggar Clothing Company is looking for interns for the casual pants, dress/tailored and technical/quality teams. Please contact Amy Foote if you are interested.

Amy Foote
Haggar Clothing Co.
tel: 214.956.4566
Amy.Foote@Haggar.com

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