Bra Challenge

Bra Challenge Entry Form

Bra Challenge Loose Threads Embroidery Group of Colorado

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, to increase awareness about breast cancer and educate women about the disease. All Proceeds go to the Colorado Springs Affiliate of the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Local Affiliate serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Teller Counties. 75% of their money stays within these counties.

Many women have decorated bras for breast cancer events in their local communities. Their efforts have generated support, services and compassion for breast cancer patients and survivors. The Loose Threads Embroidery Group held their first Bra challenge in 2006 raising over $300 on the silent Auction, the Second annual Bra Challenge in 2007 raised $620. The Bra Challenge is open to anyone. The deadline is 10 days prior to the “Quilt and Stitch Expo at Pueblo, Co each year. Judging will take place prior to the Expo where all of the Bra Entries will be on display and up for Silent Auction.

Design Guidelines for the Bra Challenge 2008

1. The theme for this competition is “Breast Cancer Awareness.” Bra designs should be creative and visually attractive. You may decorate a bra in it’s original form or you may make a bra purse.
2. The entry must consist of a lightly padded bra. It must be used as a base for your design. Please do not use a long line bra.
3. The bras are created to honor women with breast cancer, and the designs must be in visually attractive.
4. Name your entry and include a list of supplies and techniques used to create your bra. Attach a tag to the bra with your name and the title of the piece.
5. The front of the bra, bra straps and the sides of the bra should be embellished.
6. Should you desire a particular color for the bra base, buy the shade of bra or paint the entire bra with soft fabric paint. The bra can be hand-painted, dyed, pieced with fabric and/or decorated with trim, feathers or sequins. The choice is yours. Be sure the bra is not so heavy in the front as to be difficult to display. Secure all decorations firmly to prevent damage to your piece.
7. The back of the bra must be left open for display purposes. Do not stitch the back of the bra closed.
8. The inside of the bra must be trimmed, painted or dyed for exhibition purposes.
9. Optional: You may write a paragraph about your creation describing your inspiration for your piece.

To enter the competition:

1. Complete the Bra Challenge Entry Form.

2. Your complete packet should include the entry form, name of piece and list of materials, decorated bra and optional paragraph. Deliver your packet to Ruth’s Stitchery 4440 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 or for Pueblo take packets to Stitcher’s Garden 308 S Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003-3430.
3. For more information Please contact Vinda Robison at 719-594-0694, e-mail: vindarobison@comcast.net
4. Anyone can enter. You may enter as many times as you would like.
5. There is no fee to enter this competition. A first, second and third prize will be awarded. The entries will be displayed at the Pueblo Quilt Expo on April 4th and 5th after the competition has been judged.
6. All entries must be received by March 24, 2008 by 1 pm.
7. Judging will be conducted by April 3rd, 2008, and winners will be notified by telephone or e-mail. All decisions of the Loose Threads Embroidery club Bra Challenge 2008 Committee will be final.
8. All Entries will be in the Silent Auction held at the Pueblo Quilt Expo located at the Pueblo Convention Center April 4, 2008 9am to 6pm and April 5, 2008 9am to 6pm. All Proceeds go to the Colorado Springs Affiliate of the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Local Affiliate serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Teller Counties. 75% of their money stays within these counties.

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