7.c) Vinterfest Button Design Contest Entry Form
2016 Vinterfest Button Design Contest featuring Hemslöjden
The 2016 Vinterfest Button will be designed by the Scandia Elementary 6 th Grade.
Hemslöjden is hand crafting. This year we are focusing on tools to be used primarily by women for making cloth
for clothes etc.
The production of tools to make cloth from wool or linen became the task of the men. Often the creating of the tool
became an opportunity for creativity and artistic expression as well as functionality. In the society, social
significance for these tools in the rituals of the community developed also.
Scutching knives, shuttles and mangles especially took on significance as betrothal gifts. Lovingly made and
embellished by young men and presented to the young girl of their dreams. When ac cepted, the community
celebrated the impending marriage. As the couple moved/migrated, these tools went too…both as important tools,
but with memories attached to them. Sometimes too, if the offered tool was rejected, the community demanded that
the rejected tool be displayed on the door of the young man who made it! Hence, the saying” Beware of the man
with too many mangles/shuttles/scutching knives!”
Weaving looms and quilting frames, both large and bulky, became wedding gifts and passed through generatio ns.
Again, the skill and artistic ability of the maker was displayed as well as the generous gift of time to make the items.
Along with spinning wheels, these items were made to be disassembled for packing and transport to new locations
of the owner....even America!
Linen, produced from flax, is a material that is strong, wicks away moisture, is easy to wash and can be intricately
woven or braided. The thread can range from very course or ultra fine. Uses include clothing, medical bandages,
funeral wrappings, tenting material, sails, bedding, backing for Dala paintings, paper and table linens. Short fibers
create “Tow” linen, course in texture and cheaper in price.
Wool, created from the fur of live animals, results in warm garments and household items. Af ter processing, the
yarn can be woven, knitted or crocheted. Often the items can shed water too, based on the processing methods and
tightness of weave.
Size: The actual finished size will be 4” with ½” of the circle’s outer edges wrapping around the butt on edge. Your
design should fit to the edge of the 4” circle, but details that are important to the design should be contiainde
within the 3½’ circle.
Artwork: Acceptable media: colored pencils, markers, paints, or needlework. Finished artwork must be da rk
enough to scan for button graphics. The artist can use any aspect of Hemslöjden. Additional text will be added to
the button, with careful consideration of your design. Or should we have them write (Scandia) Vinterfest 2016?
Submission: Thank you for submitting your designs! Please fill out this Entry Form. Give your Entry Form and
button design to your 6th grade teacher by Nov ____ 2015.
Judging will take place by the Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee Nov ______. Winners will be announced at
Scandia Elementary School, followed by a public announcement.
1st place prize ___________________
2nd place prize _________________
3rd place prize ___________________
1.Artist’s Name (print)______________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone No. /email address _________________________________________________________________
Signature________________________________________________________________________________________
2, Parent/Guardian Name (print) ______________________________ Signature ____________________________________
3. 6th Grade teacher_____________________________________ Signature __________________________________________
Vinterfest 2016 Official Button Design Contest Entry Form
Insert button circles here.
Please describe your design: what inspired you? What is the subject matter or your intentions? Are there
references to Vinterfest and/or Hemslöjden? Use a separate sheet if you need more space.