2025 National Exhibition – Creative Fibre

Creative Fibre National Exhibition 2025 Awards

The exhibition was held at the Gibson Centre, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School,
Merivale, Christchurch 10–13 April 2025

Congratulations to all our award winners.

Creative Fibre Award for fibre art with an emphasis on artistic content, colour and original design

The Ashford First Time Entrant Award

Merit: The Ashford First Time Entrant Award

Merit: The Ashford First Time Entrant Award

The Ashford Award for the best entry using more than 50% hand spun fibre

The Majacraft Award for the most creative use of New Zealand design or materials.

The Lise Jaeger Silver Tray for not less than 500m of hand spun yarn.

Merit: The Lise Jaeger Silver Tray for not less than 500m of hand spun yarn.

Tally Ho Hand Spun Award for a traditional hand knitted garment using no less than 75% hand spun wool.

The DEA Weaving Award for a hand woven accessory.

The Complex Weavers Award for the most outstanding weaving beyond plain weave

Merit: The Complex Weavers Award for the most outstanding weaving beyond plain weave

The Linen Trust Award for the best entry using 100% linen

Alpaca Association of New Zealand Award for the entry that best illustrates the lightness and fineness of alpaca fibre

The Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders’ Association Award

Dreamfire Yarns Award for the best use of colour in a hand knitted or crocheted entry

Kepler Mountain View Alpacas & Wild Wool Gallery Award for an entry with a wow factor that celebrates the diversity of the natural colours of alpaca

Unicorn Fibre Cleaners Award. Theme: Magic of a Unicorn

Starcrest Farm Award, for the best article using at least 80% Polwarth fleece.

Kane Carding Award for an entry that reflects the versatility of hand made felt using animal fibres