TEXTILES, CRAFTS, AND ARTS Exhibitor Handbook

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1 TEXTILES, CRAFTS, AND ARTS Exhibitor Handbook 2018

2 Clay County Fair & Events Center Mailing: PO Box 527 Physical: 800 West 18th Street Spencer, IA Phone: (712) Fax: The Clay County Fair is The World s Greatest County Fair by presenting blue-ribbon competition, world-class entertainment and innovative exhibits in a safe family atmosphere, while also providing year-round facilities for entertainment and events. CLAY COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Charlie Elser Chairman Dave Potratz Vice Chairman Dan Skelton Treasurer Jeremy Parsons Secretary/CEO/Manager Bob Bendlin Dana Metcalf VerDon Schmidt Dave Simington Gayle Simons Tracy Small Steve Waller DIRECTORS Term Ending 2018: Doug Biedenfeld, David Brugman, Tim Elser, David Potratz, Steve Waller, Carl Simons, Gayle Simons, Tracy Small, Paul Stave Term Ending 2019: Joanne Follon, Jerry Groenewold, Marcia Langner, Dennis Larson, Greg Lear, Mark Rees, Karen Schwaller, Joe Simington, and Dan Skelton Term Ending 2020: Kathy Anderson, Bob Bendlin, Mike Bryan, Charlie Elser, Cindy Kress, Dana Metcalf, VerDon Schmidt, Dave Simington, Chuck White PLEASE NOTE! All open class entries are now accepted ONLINE. Visit to make your entries. If you do not have internet access, please visit or call the Fair Administrative Offices to request a paper entry form

3 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS F-6.1. F-6.2. F-6.3. F-6.4. F-6.5. F-6.6. F-6.7. F-6.8. The Clay County Fair management reserves to its Executive Committee the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard hereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to the Fair. Any person who violates any of the following special rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to such penalty as the Fair may order. The Fair will not be responsible for loss or damage to or of exhibits, or to the property of exhibitors or concessions operators. No roving, vending, or soliciting by either a profit or non-profit organization, or on his own behalf, shall be permitted on the Clay County Fairgrounds or parking lots. All solicitations for either contributions or sale must be made from within the confines of a booth or display area as authorized by a duly executed contract. No dogs, cats, or other pets shall be permitted on the Clay County Fairgrounds during the Clay County Fair. The only exceptions are assistance dogs that are properly identified, or any pet that is part of an attraction, exhibit, or demonstration. Pets are permitted in designated campground areas. Pets must be on a leash or contained in living quarters, trailers, etc. Failure to comply shall result in expulsion from the fairgrounds. All applications for entries must be made in accordance with guidelines found in the appropriate department exhibitor handbook. The Clay County Fair reserves the right to accept or reject any entry offered. Exhibitors must comply with individual department entry deadlines and other departmental rules. All exhibits, except those specified, must remain in place until 6:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of the Fair. Exhibitors in departments where entry tags are used must present claim tickets for return of their goods to the superintendents or their assistants in the department in which the exhibit is shown. Under no circumstances will exhibitors be permitted access to the display cases where exhibits are shown. Exhibitor questions on premium amounts or ribbon placing must be received on or before October 15, or no adjustments or corrections will be able to be made. Premium checks will be issued after that date. There will be no reissuing of lost premium checks, and premium checks that are issued will become void after 45 days. All awards, ribbons, and exhibits not picked up at the Fair Administrative Offices by October 15 will be forfeited and become property of the Clay County Fair

4 F-6.9. The Fair will use diligence to insure the safety of stock or articles entered for exhibition, after their arrival and placement, but under no circumstances will it be responsible for loss, injury, or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any articles on exhibition. The exhibitor shall indemnify the Fair thereof against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto. F Articles entered for premiums which are the result of mechanical or artistic skill must be entered by the artist, inventor, manufacturer, maker, or authorized agent. F In case of protest of an article or exhibit, notice must be given the superintendent of the department during the day of examination of the article protested, and a written statement giving the reasons for protesting, verified by affidavit, with names of witnesses, must be filed with the Fair. F The right of an exhibitor to appeal from the decision of a judge to the Fair will lie only when it is charged that the award has been made in violation of the rules governing the exhibit; or when it is charged that the decision of the judge has been influenced or interfered with by another. F A Clay County Fair department superintendent may not make a competitive entry directly or indirectly in a department over which that person has supervisory responsibility. F All questions of dispute or differences not provided for under these rules shall be referred to the Executive Committee whose decision shall be final. IMPORTANT DATES and TIMES TEXTILES, CRAFTS, ARTS August 15 August 31 September 1 September 2 September 8-16 September 16 September 17 October 15 Deadline for mail-in entries Entries received (Noon-7:00pm) Entries received (9:00am-3:00pm) Judging (not open to public) CLAY COUNTY FAIR Entries released (6:30pm-8:00pm) Entries released (11:00am-6:00pm) Exhibitor questions on premium amounts or ribbon placing must be received on or before this date or no adjustments or corrections will be made. Premium checks will be issued after this date. Deadline for picking up entries

5 TEXTILES, CRAFTS AND ARTS (DEPARTMENT G) Superintendents: Terry Chalstrom (712) Effie Heikens, Assistant (712) Bonnie Swart Bailey, Assistant (712) Cindy Kress, Clerk (for questions about entries) (712) crkress@mtcnet.net (712) Pre-registration is encouraged but not mandatory. To pre-register, enter online at by August 15 or complete appropriate forms. Forms are available at the Clay County Fair Administrative Offices. Mail, fax, or bring your completed entry form to: Clay County Fair, PO Box 527, 800 West 18th Street, Spencer, Iowa 51301; by fax at (712) ; or to competition@claycountyfair.com. No entry fee is required. Entries are open to anyone from any county or state. Use a separate entry form for each department in which you are entering at the Fair. Exhibitors who pre-register may collect their completed entry tags at the department during entry days. 2. Entries will be received on Friday, August 31 from Noon-7:00pm and Saturday, September 1 from 9:00am-3:00pm. No entries (in person or mailed) are accepted after 3:00pm on Saturday, September 1. The Textiles, Crafts, and Arts Department is located in the Creative Living Center. Please use the west doors. 3. Please give careful attention when filling out the entry blanks so that articles are entered in the correct divisions and classes. Only ONE entry may be made in each class. 4. Entries are open to anyone 18 and over, unless otherwise indicated, whose exhibit represents a recreational hobby and is not used as a means of livelihood. Division 452 is open to all ages. Senior citizens are invited to enter any Textiles, Crafts, and Arts Adult division. 5. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and must have been completed since the 2017 Fair. Entries must be entered in the name of the person who did the work. Each entry is considered one unit and will be judged in just one class. 6. Entries must be completed by one person except in some divisions where it is noted. It is not permissible to enter duplicate articles and work in two or more divisions. All articles must be completed

6 7. If articles have not been previously entered, it will save time if entry blanks are completed before you come. This is important to keep our records straight. 8. Included with articles sent by mail should be a copy of the entry form with a list of the entries and the name and address of the sender. Return postage and insurance must accompany exhibits to be returned by mail. Provide stamps, not metered postage. Include sufficient packaging. 9. Should an article be entered in the wrong division or class and the error is discovered before judging, the Superintendent and Clerk will make the proper correction in the entry. No changes can be made after judging. 10. Because judging is done before the Clay County Fair opens and it is difficult to know when a certain class will be judged, there isn t the opportunity for public viewing of judging. When your entry is returned, written comments of the judges will be attached to your entry tag. 11. All pictures, samplers, plaques, wall-hangings, etc., must be equipped to hang. Because of a shortage of display area, it is suggested that framed items be no larger than 700 square inches. Larger items will be accepted but may be displayed outside of the cases. It is suggested that lamps, furniture, or crafted items be a size to fit in the cases (2 deep, 5 tall). Larger items will be accepted and displayed at the discretion of the superintendents. 12. Articles stained, soiled, showing wear, or that appear to have been made previous to last year s fair will be disqualified. 13. If the name of the maker is attached to clothing articles, it should be removed or covered. 14. Children and Youth are limited to 12 total items between sponsored Divisions 453, 484 or Exhibitors are encouraged to write on a 3x5 card any information explaining what is unique or original in your entry concerning techniques, materials used, or the steps you took to develop the design and finished exhibit. 16. Each year we award six rosette ribbons with three streamers in the Textile, Crafts and Art Department. They are awarded to the Best of Show in the Special Feature Division Most outstanding Textile Exhibit; Most outstanding Art Exhibit; Most outstanding Craft Exhibit Most outstanding Quilt Exhibit. Most outstanding Wood Exhibit

7 17. Save the claim checks and present them when calling for exhibits at the close of the Fair. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, September 16 from 6:30pm-8:00pm; Monday, September 17 from 11:00am-6:00pm. No early releases are permitted. All exhibits not retrieved during these hours will be left at the Clay County Fair Administrative Offices through October Exhibitor questions on premium amounts or ribbon placing must be received on or before October 15, or no adjustments or corrections will be able to be made. Premium checks will be issued after that date. Special Awards and Classes Approximately four dozen single streamer rosette ribbons are given throughout the department for outstanding ( best of the blues ) exhibits. VICTORIA AXTELL TEXTILES ENTRY AWARD Victoria Axtell loved to sew clothing, everything from her own to men's jackets to costumes. She entered the Clay County Fair in the first time exhibitor class. Later, she entered in garment making classes receiving many ribbons. The Clay County Fair will award a multicolored rosette ribbon. Her family, in her memory, would like to award $25.00 to the top entry in Division 450, Class 1, or Garment Making Divisions 474,475,476,477,

8 DIVISION FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR This division is open only to adult (age 18 or older) exhibitors who have never before had an entry in the Textile, Crafts and Art Department at the Clay County Fair. Each exhibitor may enter any class in this division but have just one entry per class. 1. Textile (Garment Making) Crafts Patchwork or Quilting Art (woodcarving, pottery, painting) Exhibitors may enter other divisions in the Textile, Crafts and Art Department. Each entry will receive a ribbon, but will not be considered for outstanding awards. DIVISION 452 THE SOLAR SYSTEM (Special Feature Class) Our home planet Earth circles the sun along with other planets and is surrounded by all the stars we see on a clear night. Bring your entry to show your view of the night sky. This division is open to all ages. 4 TH 5 TH 6 TH 1. An entry expressed in textiles An entry expressed in art An entry expressed in crafts Exhibits will be judged on appropriateness to the theme (30%) and workmanship (70%). There will be a Best of Show ribbon selected from the blue ribbon winners. Early Announcement for 2019 Special Feature Class Pigs. Iowa raises more pigs than any other state! The Clay County Fair has 4-H, FFA and Open Class swine shows. Your challenge for 2019 is to create an entry that shows pigs in textiles, arts and crafts since the 2018 Clay County Fair. This division is open to all ages. DIVISION SPONSORED AWARDS MORE THAN $1,000 OFFERED IN PRIZES! DON T MISS ENTERING THESE CLASSES Each exhibitor can have just one entry per class. These entries will not be considered for outstanding textile, craft, or art awards. Children and Youth are limited to 12 total items between sponsored Divisions 453, 484 or 485. Challenge Quilt Contest 1. Challenge Quilt

9 Fabric & Textile Warehouse, Spencer is the sponsor of the "Challenge Quilt Contest" and is awarding ONE GRAND PRIZE this year. (1) Quilt size must not exceed 192 outside circumference with no minimum requirements. Quilts may be wall hangings, table runners, etc. as long as the size does not exceed requirements. These quilts will need to contain one challenge fabric. This print is on display and available for purchase from Fabric & Textile Warehouse, Spencer. (2) Enter your wall hanging in the appropriate class. Only one wall hanging may be entered by each exhibitor. (3) Exhibitors must purchase at least 3/4 yard of challenge fabric from Fabric & Textile Warehouse in Spencer. Proof of purchase will be needed with entry form; attach sales receipt to finished quilt. (4) There is no limit on use of additional fabrics in quilt. There is no rule on how much of the challenge fabric must be used, but please note that judging emphasis is on creative use of a recognizable amount of the challenge fabric as it relates to other fabrics used, visual impact, and workmanship. (5) The judge will use the following scorecard in judging these wall hangings on use of challenge fabric: General Appearance 5 points possible Design 20 points possible Use of Challenge Fabric 10 points possible Workmanship 20 points possible (6) Quilts may be either hand quilted or machine quilted, but need to be the work of the exhibitor. (7) Challenge Quilts are due Thursday, August 30, Deliver completed quilt, registration information, including receipt of purchase to Fabric & Textile Warehouse, 315 North Grand Ave., Spencer, IA If needed, they will help you fill in the entry form. Fabric & Textile Warehouse will take your quilt to the Textile, Crafts and Art Department of the Clay County Fair. Quilts may also be delivered to the Clay Co. Fair Textile Arts & Crafts Building on August 31 from Noon-7:00pm; or September 1 from 9:00am-3:00pm. No Challenge Quilt exhibits will be accepted after that time. (8) Fabric & Textile Warehouse reserves the right to display the winning quilts at their Spencer store for one month following the Fair. If you are a gift certificate winner, you will be required to leave your quilt at the fairgrounds to be picked up and displayed by the Fabric and Textile Warehouse for one month after the fair ends. (9) All quilts need to be ready to hang. Any necessary hardware for hanging needs to accompany your exhibit so it may be properly displayed at the fair. (i.e. sleeve attached to the back with a dowel through it). (10) Identify quilt on bottom back corner with your name, address, and title of entry securely fastened. (11) This contest is open to everyone 18 and older. (12) Any questions, call the Fabric & Textile Warehouse, Spencer at (712)

10 Creative Patchwork Goose Tracks Inspired by Time, Storm Lake, Iowa will award a $25.00 gift certificate for the best overall creative patchwork. Using the design of the patchwork block shown, select the item you will make (quilt, mini-wall hanging, tote bag, pillow, jacket, etc.) Then select the fabrics of your choice. The size of the patchwork block can vary to coordinate with your project. Each exhibitor may enter one project in this class. These patchwork exhibits will be judged on creativity, overall design, and workmanship. Early Announcement for 2019 Creative Patchwork Sister s Choice Using the design of the patchwork block shown, select the item you will make (quilt, mini-wall hanging, tote bag, pillow, jacket, etc.) and then select the fabrics of your choice. The size of the patchwork block can vary to coordinate with your project. Each exhibitor may enter one project in this class. Exhibits will be judged on creativity, overall design, and workmanship. Start working on your project now and have it ready for the 2019 Clay County Fair. 6.Rubber Stamping (adult 18 and over) Any project that has used a rubber stamp to complete the design may be entered here. Stamping of fabric such as velvet, wood, flat paper projects, or ones with 3-D effects are just a few ideas of what is possible. Supplies must be purchased at the Beehive bring receipt. Beehive of Spencer will award two $20 gift certificates for the top two entries in Class 6. 7.Scrapbook Pages, Holiday (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, Baby (adult 18 and over)

11 9. Scrapbook Pages, Birthday (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, Fair (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, Travel (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, School (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, Seasons (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, Animals (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, Nature (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, People (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, Weddings (adult 18 and over) Scrapbook Pages, Emotions (adult 18 and over) This contest is for a one page scrapbook layout. All entries need to contain at least one picture. Exhibitors may enter one or more of the classes. Pam Van Roekel will award three $20 gift bags to the top three entries in Classes CLASS BLUE RED WHITE 20. Machine Embroidery (adult 18 and over) Machine embroidery may be done on clothing, accessories, or household items by using a set design, free motion design, or cut work techniques. Seams to Me, Algona, Iowa will award two $25 gift certificates to the top two entries in Class Paper Pieced Patchwork (adult 18 and over) Foundation pieced quilt block designs can be incorporated into any piece of clothing, accessory, or household item - dress, vest, sweatshirt, pillow, wall hanging, etc. Inspired by Time, Storm Lake, Iowa, will award a $25 gift certificate for the best overall entry. 22. Beading Project (adult 18 and over) Beading projects may include jewelry, accessories, wearables, etc. Any beads or beading supplies may be used in this project. Supplies must be purchased at the Beehive and receipt brought with the entry. Beehive, Spencer, Iowa, will award a $25 gift certificate for the best overall entry. 23.Youth 2-Dimensional Art (ages 4 to 17) Work can be any media, any size. It should be framed and ready to hang, preferably using a wire method. Arts on Grand, Spencer, Iowa, will award a $50 gift certificate to an Arts on Grand class of your choice for the best overall entry. 24. Purses, Totes & Bags (adult 18 and over) Purse, tote, or bag can be any size, shape, or color. Materials should consist mainly of fabric with any other embellishments. Spencer Sewing Machine Company, Spencer, Iowa, will award a $25 gift certificate for the best overall entry

12 25. Children s Arts & Crafts, Drawing (12 and under) Children s Arts & Crafts, Painting (12 and under) Children s Arts & Crafts, Finger Painting (12 and under) 28. Children s Arts & Crafts, Paper Craft (12 and under) Children s Arts & Crafts, Sand Art (12 and under) Children s Arts & Crafts, Sewing (dress/jumper-doll clothes) (12 and under) 31. Children s Arts & Crafts, String/wire art (12 and under) 32. Children s Arts & Crafts, Tie Dying (12 and under) Children s Arts & Crafts, Toy or doll (12 and under) Wal-Mart, Spencer, Iowa, will award nine gift certificates. 34. Youth Flip Flop Art (12 and under) Wal-Mart, Spencer, Iowa, will award two gift certificates for the two best entries. 35. Best of Batik (adult 18 and over) This class is for quilts in batik fabric. Entries will be judged on design, color, creativity, and workmanship. Quilting on Main, Pocahontas, Iowa, will award a $25 gift certificate for the best overall entry. 36. Celebration This class is for wall hangings made of fabric no larger than 48 by 48. The wall hanging would represent some sort of celebration. Examples would be for a birth, graduation, wedding, anniversary, retirement, etc. Entries will be judged on theme, general appearance, design, and workmanship. Quilting on Main, Pocahontas, Iowa will award a $25 gift certificate for the best overall entry. 37. Wool Applique Applique articles using wool; may be done on clothing, accessories, or household items. Prairie Woolens, Paullina, Iowa will award a $25 gift certificate for the best overall entry. 38. Woodworking This class will showcase woodworking skills in joining wood together. Use any method of wood joints (lap joint, dove tail, finger joint, bridle joint, mortise and tenton, etc.) to complete your wood construction project. Schoeneman s Building Materials, Spencer, Iowa will award a $50 gift certificate for the best overall entry

13 Needlework and Other Arts & Crafts DIVISION 454- APPLIQUE 1. Apron Garment Household Accessory Pan holders (pr), Hot mat, or mitt Pillow Pillow case Table linen - cloth, place mats, runners, etc Wall hanging Quilt, machine applique (infant, crib or youth) Quilt, applique by one person, quilting by another (infant crib or youth) 11. Quilt, machine applique (twin, full, queen or king size) 12. Quilt, applique by one person, quilting by another (twin, full, queen or king size) DIVISION 455 MACHINE EMBROIDERY (See Division 453, Sponsored Awards Class 20) 1. Free standing lace (FSL) All in the Hoop Project Garment Household Accessory Clothing Accessory Wall hanging/table runner Quilt embellished with machine embroidery Quilt total in the hoop Adapted design (entries where several designs have been taken; include design and show how you have changed it) 10. Original design (include drawing, photo, etc. that inspired design 11. Other DIVISION 456- EMBROIDERY (Includes stamped cross stitch.) All items must be made by hand. 1. Apron or Bib Bed cover, tied Lunch or Dinner Cloth Doily or runner Picture

14 6. Pillow Pillow case Place mat Pot Holder Embroidered bedcover, tied (infant, crib, youth) Embroidered Quilt (infant, crib, youth) Quilt, machine quilted by exhibitor (infant, crib or youth) 13 Quilt, embroidery by one person, quilting done by another person (infant, crib or youth 14. Embroidered bedcover, tied (twin, full, queen or king size) 15. Embroidered Quilt (twin, full, queen or king size) Quilt, machine quilted by exhibitor (twin, full, queen or king size) 17. Quilt, embroidery by one person, quilting done by another person (twin, full, queen or king size) 18. Sampler Garment Small accessory Crewel embroidery Snowflaking or chicken scratch Ethnic embroidery Towel (fingertip, guest or tea) Wall hanging Embroidery Plus (embroidery embellished with beads, buttons, etc.) 27. Ribbon embroidery Adapted design, small item (Entries where several designs have been taken and adapted. Include designs and show how you have changed them.) 29. Adapted design, large item (Entries where several designs have been taken and adapted. Include designs and show how you have changed them.) 30. Original design, small item (include photo, drawing, etc. that inspired design) 31. Original design, large item (include photo, drawing, etc. that inspired design) 32. Other DIVISION CHINA PAINTING China painting is to be entered in this class, NOT in Division 466 (Painting) or in Art Department 1. Bowl or plate, Floral

15 2. Bowl or plate, Portrait Bowl or plate, Fruit or Vegetable Bowl or plate, Scene Bowl or plate, Other Cup and saucer Pitchers or teapots Tiles or trays Sets (3 or more pieces) Jewelry Framed China Painting Miniature Egg Box Other DIVISION CHRISTMAS 1. Apron or garment Basket, small, decorated for Christmas Christmas card (no envelope) Card holder Doll, animal, or toy Nativity item Framed picture Pillow Stained glass Stocking or boot Table linen-cloth, place mat, runner, etc Table decoration, Design made from fiber Table decoration, Design painted Table decoration, Design made from textiles Table decoration, Design shaped or constructed from wood 16. Table decoration, Design using other craft material Tree Skirt Tree decoration, Design made from fiber Tree decoration, Design painted Tree decoration, Design made from textiles Tree decoration, Design shaped/constructed from wood 22. Tree decoration, Design using other craft materials Wall hanging Wreath Angels Santas Other

16 DIVISION COUNTED CROSS STITCH All pictures and wall hangings should be equipped for hanging. FOURTEEN COUNT OR LESS 1. Garment Picture, small (90 square inches or less) Picture, medium ( square inches) Picture, large (over 250 square inches) Pillow Sampler Table linen - cloth, placemat, runner, etc Household Accessory EIGHTEEN COUNT OR MORE 9. Garment Picture, small (250 square inches or less) Picture, large (over 250 square inches) Pillow, standard size Sampler Table linen - cloth, placemat, runner, etc Household Accessory OTHER ANY COUNT 16. No count - cross stitch (painted background) Waste Canvas Work on Linen Work on perforated paper Counted cross stitch plus (cross stitch with metal punch, beads, scherenschitte, etc.) 21. Adapted design, small item (Entries where several designs have been taken and adapted. Include charting for your design.) 22. Adapted design, large item (Entries where several designs have been taken and adapted. Include charting for your design.) 23. Original design, small item (include photo, drawing, etc. that inspired design and a charting of design) 24. Original design, large item (include photo, drawing, etc. that inspired design and a charting of design) 25. Jewelry Collar, vest, or other accessory Cross stitched afghan Other, not listed

17 DIVISION 460- CROCHET 1. Afghan,One piece Afghan, Granny squares or other put-togethers Afghan, Crochet, with embroidery Afghan, Crochet from wool spun by exhibitor Coverlet or Bedspread (infant, crib, or youth) Coverlet or Bedspread (twin, full, queen, or king) Infant Garment, Baby set (2-3 piece) Infant Garment, Bonnet or cap Infant Garment, Sweater Infant Garment, Dress Infant Garment, Bunting Infant Garment, Booties, mittens, or socks Child s sweater Adult sweater Vest or Shell Shawl, cape, or stole Pair of slippers, mittens, or socks Accessory - scarf, hat, purse, etc Skirt, bottom clothing, etc Small Garment made from wool spun by exhibitor (mittens, socks, hats, etc.) 21. Large Garments made from wool spun by exhibitor (sweater, vest, etc.) 22. Doily, placemat or runner Lunch or dinner cloth Pillow Rug Set of pot holders or mats Handmade lace trim - lunch cloth, towel, pillowcase Toy or Doll Doll outfit Felted Item Other DIVISION DOLLS Stuffed Dolls enter in Division 65; Classes 1-11, all items will be judged as one unit-doll and outfit. 1. Large Porcelain Doll (more than 15 ) outfit made by exhibitor 2. Small Porcelain Doll (15 or less) outfit made by exhibitor 3. Large Porcelain Doll (more than 15 ) purchased outfit

18 4. Small Porcelain Doll (15 or less) Purchased outfit Porcelain Doll - Ethnic Porcelain Doll - with cloth body Porcelain Doll - ball jointed Animal Doll, Ceramic Animal Doll, Porcelain Wax doll Other dolls One-piece doll Outfits. May be on doll, but just outfit will be judged. 13. Set (2 or 3 pieces) doll Outfits. May be on doll, but just outfit will be judged 14. Ethnic, historical period, character doll outfit May be on doll, but just outfit will be judged. 15. Doll accessories (blankets, pillows, chairs, etc.) DIVISION462 HERITAGE AND FOUND QUILTS All quilts must be handmade (pieced and quilted by hand) by the exhibitor. Large - Heritage 4 TH 5 TH 6 TH 1. Patchwork Applique Cross stitch Embroidery Mixed technique Scrap Other Small (twin-size and smaller) - Heritage 4 TH 5 TH 6 TH 8. Patchwork Applique Cross stitch Embroidery Mixed technique Scrap Other Found and Finished Quilt from Grandma s Attic, hand-sewn (include story of the quilt) Please include a note card listing what was found and what work the exhibitor did to finish the exhibit. 4 TH 5 TH 6 TH 15. Patchwork Applique Cross stitch Embroidery

19 19. Mixed technique Scrap Other Found and Finished Quilt from Grandma s Attic, machine-quilted (include story of the quilt) Please include a note card listing what was found and what work the exhibitor did to finish the exhibit. 4 TH 5 TH 6 TH 22. Patchwork Applique Cross stitch Embroidery Mixed technique Scrap Other DIVISION 463- HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS (Other than Christmas) 1. Basket, small Card (no envelope) Card Holder Costume Doll, animal or toy Framed picture Pillow Stained glass Table linen-cloth, place mat runner, etc Decoration, Design made from fiber Decoration, Design, painted Decoration, Design made from textiles Decoration, Design shaped or constructed from wood 14. Decoration, Design using other craft materials Snowmen Wall hanging Wreath Other DIVISION 464- KNITTING 1. Afghan, One piece Afghan, Put together (blocks or strips) Afghan, Knit, with embroidery Afghan, Knitted from wool spun by exhibitor Coverlets or Bedspreads (infant, crib, or youth) Coverlets or Bedspreads (Twin, full, queen, king)

20 7. Infant Garment, Baby set (2-3 pieces) Infant Garment, Bonnet or cap Infant Garment, Sweater, hand knit Infant Garment, Dress Infant Garment, Bunting Infant Garment, Booties, mittens, or socks Child s sweater Adult sweater, plain knit Vest or shell Fancy Knit, sweater, vest, or shell Shawl, cape, or stole Pair of slippers, mittens, or socks Accessory - scarf, hat, purse, etc Small garment made from wool, spun by exhibitor (mittens, socks, hats, etc.) 21. Large garment made from wool spun by exhibitor (sweater, vests, etc.) 22. Pillow Home accessory Set of pot holders or mats Doily or runner Toy or Doll Doll Outfit Machine knitting, Afghan Machine knitting, Man s garment Machine knitting, Women s Garment Machine knitting, Child or Youth garment Machine knitting, Household item Felting Other DVISION NEEDLEPOINT 1. Needlepoint, picture Needlepoint, pillow Bell pull Originality in use of fibers Originality in use of stitches Bargello piece Long stitch Stuffed standing figures, Holiday Stuffed standing figures, Whimsical Stuffed standing figures, Seasonal Stuffed standing figures, Other Other than mentioned

21 13. Counted Needlepoint Design Other DIVISION PAINTING All pictures, plaques, and wall hangings must be equipped for hanging. Entries over 700 square inches will be accepted but may be displayed outside of the cases. China Painting should be entered in Division Ceramic, Painted Ceramic, Glazed Fabric Metal Paper Wood Ink and Scrub Pecan Resin Rosemaling Stenciling Folk Painting Painting on glass Other than mentioned DIVISION PATCHWORK (Pieced Work) Quilt pattern name must be on entry tag. See also Division TH 5 TH 6 TH 1. Bed cover - hand tied or machine tacked (infant, crib, or youth) 2. Bed cover - hand tied or machine tacked (twin, full, queen, or king) 3. Bed cover - hand tied or machine tacked group bed cover, tied (made by 3 or more people) 4. Jacket or vest Lunch cloth Pillow - hand quilted Pillow - machine quilted Table linen cloth placemat, runner, etc. 9. Pot holder (pr), hot mat or Mitt Quilt - completed by one person (include picture of quilts for display) 10. Doll quilted Infant, crib, or youth, quilted Sofa throw, quilted

22 13. Twin or full, hand sewn/machine quilted 14. Queen or king, hand sewn/machine quilted 15. Twin or full, machine sewn/hand quilted 16. Queen or king, machine sewn/hand quilted 17. Twin or full, machine sewn/machine quilted 18. Queen or king, machine sewn/machine quilted 19. Twin, full, queen, or king Quilt as you Sew, machine pieced 20. Art or original design - youth or larger 21. Twin, full, queen, or king, A Cathedral Quilt Patchwork - done by exhibitor, quilted by another person(include name of quilter) 22. Wall hanging Sofa throw Infant, child or youth Twin or full Queen or king Group Patchwork Quilt (made by 3 or more; include card saying what each person did), Hand quilted 28. Group Patchwork Quilt (made by 3 or more; include card saying what each person did),mac 29. Scrap Quilt, Hand quilted Scrap Quilt, Machine quilted Mixed Technique Quilt patchwork with applique, embroidery, drawing, photo transfer, etc, Hand quilted 32. Mixed Technique Quilt patchwork with applique, embroidery, drawing, photo transfer, etc,machine quilted 33. T-shirt quilt, Tied T-shirt quilt, Machine quilted Fabric Manipulation

23 36. Yo Yo Projects, Large Yo Yo Projects, Small Skirt Tote bag, hand bag, or purse Wall Hanging Mini Quilt Other patchwork not specified DIVISION 468 QUILTING (Whole cloth quilts or Cheater Quilts.) NOT PATCHWORK Name of quilt must be on the entry tag. HAND QUILTING 1. Bedspread (infant, crib, or youth) Bedspread (twin, full, queen, or king) (Include picture for display) 3. Tablecloth Table linen - cloth, placemat, runner, etc Pillow Garment Wall hanging MACHINE QUILTING 8. Bedspread (infant, crib or youth) Bedspread (twin, full, queen or king) (Include picture for display) 10. Tablecloth Table linen - cloth, placemat, runner, etc Pillow Garment Computer driven Wall hanging DIVISION STUFFED ANIMAL, DOLL OR TOY Sets can be entered (mother & child, boy & girl, etc.) Clothing should be sewn by exhibitor. 1. Character doll or animal Ethnic doll or foreign doll Jointed animal Jointed doll Patchwork animal Pillow case doll Sock animal or doll Stuffed toy Stuffed doll Stuffed animal or bird Teddy Bear Animal, doll or toy made for infant or toddler

24 DIVISION 470- STRAIGHT FROM THE SEWING MACHINE 1. Bag, (laundry, craft, etc.) Chenille Work, Create your own chenille Chenille Work, Purchased chenille fabric Kitchen item Home accessory Pillow Serging, Household item Serging, Garment Table linen - cloth, place mat, runner, etc Wall Hanging Pillow case Other DIVISION 471- WEAVING All entries must be primarily of a woven design. Wool spun by the exhibitor may be used but is not criteria in judging this division. 1. Pillow Rug Table linen - cloth, placemat, runner, etc Wall hanging, tapestries, and 3-D woven forms Woven garment Afghan or blanket Skein of wool - spun by exhibitor Other fiber skein - spun by exhibitor Other DIVISION WOODWORKING 1. Games or Puzzles Replicas, Kits (trucks, machinery, boats, etc.) Toys Jewelry Wood Burning Small Jigsaw Work Large Jigsaw Work Intarsia Other Wood Turning, finished (small) Construction, finished (must fit in display cases) Replicas, All own work (trucks, machinery, etc.)

25 DIVISION CREATIVE ARTS AND HANDICRAFT All pictures, plaques, and wall hangings must be equipped for hanging. 1. Basket Weaving Bead Work (See also Division 453, Class 22) Braiding Candle Wicking Decoupage Here s to the USA, any item with patriotic theme Huck Weaving (Swedish Weaving) I made it with my glue gun (or other adhesive) Latch Hook Leather Craft or Pigskin Metal Craft, including tin punch Mosaic Nature Craft Needle Punch Padded photo frame or album Paper Craft Large Plastic Mesh Small Plastic Mesh Quilling Recycled Rubber Stamping (See also Class 453, Class 3) Scherenschnitte (paper snipping) Scrapcraft Stained Glass Stationery or note cards (no envelopes, set of four, assorted designs) 26. Tatting Tie dye Wearable Art (hat, purse, shoes, t-shirts, etc.) Hardanger Smocking Blown glass Fused glass Other craft not specified

26 Garment Making All entries are to be the work of ADULTS only (age 18 and over). DIVISION INFANT AND TODDLERS (amateur and advanced sewers) 1. Bunting, coat, etc Coverall, creeper, playsuit Dress (baptism or heritage) Hat, tam, or cap Pinafore Slippers Bibs or 3-piece sets DIVISION GIRLS GARMENTS (made for girls 17 and under) 1. One piece dress Long Dress Dress with waistline Jumper Blouse-shirt type Blouse - other Pants or shorts Coat or jacket Overalls or coveralls Skirt Vest Recycled denim item Sleep Leisure Wear Slips, Lingerie Swim wear Accessory Child-Doll Ensemble or 3 Mix or Match outfit Costume DIVISION 476 WOMEN S GARMENTS 1. One piece dress Dress, with waistline Jumper Blouse - shirt type Blouse - other Skirt Fitted Skirt

27 8. Decorated Skirt (made by exhibitor - embroidered, quilted, etc.) 9. Slacks or shorts Jacket, Fitted Jacket, Other Vest Coat Holiday garment Unlined suit-skirt or pants Lined suit-skirt or pants Dress and coat ensemble Four-piece mix or match outfit (not accessories) Sleep Leisure Wear Slip, Lingerie Swim wear Accessory DIVISION BOYS GARMENTS (made for boys under age 16) 1. Coat or jacket Shirt Slacks or trousers Vest Overalls Sleep Leisure Wear Shorts or swimwear Accessory Costume DIVISION MENS GARMENTS (made for age 16 and over) 1. Topcoat Sport coat Shirt Slacks or trousers Vest Sleep Leisure wear Shorts or swimwear Accessory

28 Art Department DIVISION 479 WOODCARVING (One item per lot) 1. Abstract or stylized piece Animal, caricature Animal, realistic Decoy, working Decoy, decorative Flora, plant, or plant life Human figure, bust Human Figure, caricature Human Figure, realistic Relief Carving Religious Carving Wildlife - bird, caricature Wildlife - bird, realistic Wildlife - fish, caricature Wildlife - fish, realistic Novice (limited to first year carver, or carver who has never received a blue ribbon in woodcarving; item may fit any lot) 17. Whittled Pieces (single piece of wood) Grouping of two or more carvings, in the round Chip Carving Bark Carving Other, not specified DIVISION DIMENSIONAL ART 1. Pottery - Wheel Thrown, Bowl Pottery - Wheel Thrown, Vase, mug, cup Pottery - Wheel Thrown, Plate Pottery - Wheel Thrown, Bottle, with cap/stopper Pottery - Wheel Thrown, Other Pottery - Hand Built, Mobile Pottery - Hand Built, Wall decorations Pottery - Hand Built, Cooking or baking dish Pottery - Hand Built, Coffee, tea pot, or jug for pouring of liquids 10. Pottery - Hand Built, Other Sculpture (any media), Human figure or head Sculpture (any media), Animal Sculpture (any media), Other design