Weston Trophy 2012 — Judges’ Comments
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WESTON TROPHY JUDGES COMMENTS 2012
MISSISSAUGA
Whip
There is a lot of leather in this piece. Good to see the cracker is replaceable. It is functional at both ends. It works. Wow, does it work!
Gary Cook
Coasters
Good fine colouring. Stitching is fine. Nice display. Large size is good to protect the table. Has an interesting variety of leather on the backs.
Rob Phister
Saddle
This is a good working saddle. It is a clear improvement over last year's saddle.
Ken Boroski
Black and red bag
A beautiful design. Very impressive. Highest scoring piece of the day.
Karen Weber
Brown and copper bag
Nicely designed with nice interior. Rivet setting could be improved. A mismatch in the colours of the hardware.
Verginiya Kecheliev
HAMILTON
Scrapbook
Well planned for thickness when full. Nice combination and continuity of colours.
Kristi Grove
Sheath
Belt loop is on an angle for better fitting on the hip. Stitching on the back a little irregular. Nice and sturdy.
Rob Regan
Wallet
The adaptation of a manufactured interior is interesting. There is some irregularity on the lacing. The carving shows fine detailed work.
Lester Pinter
Mask
This item is very heavy with paint. There is not a lot of sturdiness in the handle. Would like to see more of the leather.
Laurie Lloyd
Bridle
We assume it is large enough for the horse — a large horse. The piece is well done.
Craig Gill
Mississauga average 80.4%, Hamilton average 72.8%,
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JUDGES COMMENTS FOR NEW ASSOCIATES 2012
KEN BOROSKI
Saddle
You have produced a good working saddle. It is a clear improvement over last year's entry. Average mark 77.4%
Saddle bags
The colouring is attractive. Hand stitching is well done. There is a warm feel to the colouring and the entire project. Average mark 81.4%
Gun belt
Machine stitching is very neat. Holes in tongue are off-centre. Edges are not great. Shells fit well in the loops. Average mark 79.3%
Dog Collar
Good idea to lace inside-out for less contact with the dog. Should have a D ring instead of a rectangle. Nice looking piece. Average mark 76.3%
Total average mark on all four pieces 78.6%.
Well done Ken.
ROB REGAN
Saddle bags
A robust design. Nice stitching.
Average mark 81.1%
Ranger belt
Standard belt. Well done.
Average mark 78.6%
Bottel
A new twist to an old design. Well stitched
Average mark 81.3%
Journal cover
A solid piece of work. Some lacing issues.
Average mark 75.6%
Total average mark on all four pieces 79.2%.
Well done Rob.
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KAREN WEBER
Black and red handbag
A beautiful design. Very impressive. Highest scoring piece of the day. Average mark 87.7%
Credit card case
Well laced. Good use of colour matching the lace well. Average mark 76.6%
Belt
An intriguing clasp and innovative design. Rings could be the same size. Well skived at the lap. Average mark 79.7%
Book cover
This item is hand stitched nicely. The edging could be finished better. A nice 3-tone effect. Average mark 80.2%
Total average mark on all four pieces 81.1%. As the one receiving the highest total on all four pieces entered for Associate you will receive the Zalitis pin award. Congratulations. Well done Karen.
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