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This is a guide to preparing lama fiber for lama fleece shows, primarily the Indiana State Fair Show.  Most of these guidelines are applicable to other fleece shows as well. 

Quik Find:
General   Skirted Fleece   Two Ounce Sample    Garments/Crafts

• Practice good pasture and feed management to keep fleeces free of hay, seeds, debris throughout the year.
• Use a blower and brush llamas first to remove majority of debris.
• Avoid second cuts.
• Put down a clean drop cloth when shearing to keep fleece from coming into contact with the ground.
• Make sure fleece is dry before storing.
• Store in cloth bags; never plastic, which will promote mold & mildew.

Full Blanket Skirted Fleeces

• Any Fleece entered shall be descriminated against and subject to disqualification if showing any difinite defect including the following:
  • Poorly prepared, containing excessive dirt andplant material, tags, burrs, etc.
  • Excessive guard hairs need to be removed.
  • Any sign/stage of insect infestation.
  • Lacking expected length: Staple length shall be at least 3" in length with no second cuts.
  • Discolored by excessive moisture or showing effects of matting.
• Copy of animals registration will accompany the skirted fleece.
• Date of shearing and method of shearing, ie., hand or electric shearing, is to accompany fleece.
  
  
  Thank You to Jenny Deters for this diagram of the Lama Skirt cut.

• Qualifications:   100% Llama or 100% Alpaca
  • Clean, debris free, guard hairs removed.
  • Submitted in one gallon zip-lock bag with business card of 3X5 card with name and address.  Include the age of the animal and the date and method of fiber collection, ie., brushing, hand, or electric shearing.

• Lama fiber used must be pure and natural, but may be dyed.
• Age guide lines:
  • Children, 9 years and under
  • Youth, 10-17 years.
  • Adult, 18+ years.
• Categories:
  • Household.
  • Accessories.
  • Clothing.
  • Holiday
• Meduim Used:
  • Crocheted.
  • Knitted.
  • Woven.
  • Felted.
  • Roving Artistry.
• Additional Classifications;
  • Most Creative.
  • Most Outrageous
  • Most Colorful.