Homemakers Department

 
Jeanette Seidenstricker, Chairperson
 
RULES AND REGULATIONS
  
1.  PLEASE NOTE ENTRY TIMES IN GENERAL INFORMATION
2.  All entries MUST have been completed since last years fair.
3.  All entries MUST be the work of the person in whose name it is entered.
 
DIVISION M - CANNED GOODS
 
SECTION 1 - CANNED VEGETABLES
(Pints or Quarts - Standard Jar)
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
  
1. Beets (sliced or diced)
2. Beets (whole)
3. Carrots (sliced or diced)
4. Carrots (whole)
5. Corn, whole grain
6. Corn and Tomatoes
7. Kale
8. Lima Bean
9. Mixed Vegetables
10. Peas
11. Pimentos or Peppers (red or green)
12. Sauerkraut
13. Spinach
14. Summer Squash
15. Succotash
16. Sweet Potatoes
17. Tomatoes
18. Tomatoes (whole in tomato juice)
19. Tomatoes, Stewed
20. Tomato Juice
21. Soup Mixture
22. String Beans (green) frenched
23. String Beans (green)
24. String Beans (wax)
25. Pumpkin
26. Asparagus
27. Potato
28. Cabbage
29. Other
 
 
SECTION 2 - SPECIAL GROUP DISPLAYS
 All jars must be same size and have lids. The display will be judged on quality of products. Menu must be printed plainly on white card approximately 3” x 5”.
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
(5 different kinds)
 
1. 5 jars of canned vegetables
2. 5 jars of canned fruits
3. 5 jars pickles
4. 5 glasses of jelly
5. Emergency menu (must have a meat), with meal of 5 jars

SECTION 3 - CANNED FRUITS
(Pint or Quart - Standard Jar)
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Apples, sliced
2. Apple Juice
3. Applesauce
4. Blackberries
5. Blackberry Juice
6. Cherries, Pitted
7. Cherries, Whole
8. Grape Juice
9. Peaches (halves) white
10. Peaches (halves) yellow
11. Peaches (sliced) white
12. Peaches (sliced) yellow
13. Pears (halves)
14. Pears (sliced)
15. Pears (whole)
16. Plums
17. Raspberries
18. Other
 
SECTION 4 - CANNED MEATS
 (Pint or Quart - Standard Jar)
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4 2nd-$3 3rd-$2
 
53. Any Canned Meat
 
 
SECTION 5 - JAMS, JELLIES, AND SOFT SPREADS
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
Jams are usually made of one fruit, crushed or jammed together into a mass of an even, soft consistency thick enough to spread easily or be divided into portions. Juices are not separated from fruit and are of a jelly-like consistency. Fruit Butters are smooth, even, fine-grained mixture of medium soft consistency, without seeds or small pieces of fruit and with no evidence of juice as a separate liquid.
 
1. Apple Butter
2. Peach Butter
3. Pear Butter
4. Plum Butter
5. Blackberry Jam
6. Grape Jam
7. Blueberry Jam
8. Peach Jam
9. Pear Jam
10. Plum Jam
11. Raspberry Jam
12. Strawberry Jam
13. Cherry Jam
14. Spiced Cantaloupe
15. Other
 
SECTION 6 - CONSERVES
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
Conserves are a jam-like product made of two or more fruits. They often contain nuts or raisins. They are made of very small whole or piece of fruit cooked into a mixture of an even, soft consistency, the liquid being jelly-like in character. Name and flavor of the conserve is that of the dominant fruit.
 
1. Grape
2. Plum
3. Other
 
SECTION 7 - SOFT SPREADS
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5 2nd-$4 3rd-$3
 
Soft Spreads are made usually of one fruit, but more than one may be used. The fruit, whole or in large pieces, is cooked in a syrup until clear and transparent, tender, firm, crisp and well plumped. Juice is a thick syrupy consistency completely surrounding the fruit.
 
1. Apple
2. Blackberry
3. Cherry
4. Damson
5. Grape
6. Peach
7. Pear
8. Plum
9. Raspberry
10. Strawberry
11. Watermelon
12. Tomato - Cherry
13. Tomato - Green
14. Tomato - Yellow
15. Blueberry
16. Other 
 
SECTION 8 - JELLIES
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
A good jelly made of fruit juice is clear, sparkling, free from crystals or sediment, has tender texture and natural color and flavor of fresh fruit. When turned from glass, it is firm enough to hold its shape, but quivers, and is tender enough to cut or break easily, leaving a clean, clear, sharp deavage. 
 
1. Apple
2. Peach
3. Blackberry
4. Cherry 
5. Grape
6. Mint
7. Plum
8. Raspberry 
9. Strawberry
10. Pepper
11. Elderberry
12. Blueberry
13. Other 

SECTION 9 - PICKLES, CATSUP, SAUCES and SYRUPS
(Pint or Quart - Standard Jar)
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Beets
2. Bread and Butter
3. Chowchow
4. Cucumber (dill)
5. Cucumber (sour)
6. Cucumber (sweet)
7. Green Tomato
8. Mustard (mixed)
9. Chili Sauce or Chutney
10. Tomato Catsup or Paste
11. Sliced Cucumber Pickle
12. Spiced Crab Apple
13. Spiced Peach
14. Spiced Pear
15. Watermelon Rind
16. Zucchini Pickles
17. Corn Relish
18. Zucchini Relish
19. Pepper Relish
20. Cucumber Relish
21. Misc. Relish
22. Apple Catsup
23. Salsa
24. Paste
25. Tomato Sauce
26. Spaghetti Sauce
27. Bar-B-Q Sauce
28. Pickled Cantaloupe
29. Pickled Pepper
30. Other

SECTION 10 - HERB VINEGARS
 
1. Any bottle of herb seasoned vinegar 
 
SECTION 11 - DEHYDRATED FOOD
 
1. Fruit
2. Vegetable
3. Meat

 
DIVISION N - HOME WINE
 RULES and PROCEDURES
 
1.  This competition is open to any amateur winemaker 21 years of age or older.
2.  No entrant shall be involved in commercial winemaking or use the services of a commercial winemaking facility. This is an amateur contest.
3.  All wines must be produced and bottled by the entrant from grapes, grape concentrate, fruit juice or honey. No artificial colors or flavors are permitted.
4.  Entry categories are shown below. It is the responsibility of the entrant to select the proper category.
5.  Two bottles (24 ounces) of each entry are required. One bottle is required for judging and one for exhibit. Only one bottle will be returned.
6.  Wines must be brought to the fairgrounds the Monday before Fair opens between noon and 8:00 p.m.
7.  All wine bottles entered must be labeled as follows: a). Bottle for judging should have an easy peel-off label. b). Bottle for exhibit may have winemaker’s own design label. c). The following information must be printed or typed on the peel-off label: Maker’s name, category number, varietal name, of grape or fruit.
8.  Judging will be conducted on the Tuesday before Fair opens by experienced and trained wine judges. The decisions of the judges will be final.
9.  A category that does not attain a minimum of five entries may be combined with the next most appropriate category.
10.  Wine for exhibit may be picked up between noon and 8:00 p.m. on the Monday after the Fair closes.
 
 
SECTION 12 - WINES
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
  
Fruit (non Grape)
1. Apple/Pear
2. Stone Fruit
3. Berry
4. Honey
5. Other
  
Sparkling
6. Sparkling
  
Dessert
7. Grape
8. Fruit
9. Other
White Vinifera
10. Chardonnay
11. Riesling
12. Other
  
Red Vinifera
13. Cabernet Sauvignon
14. Zinfandel
 
Rosé
15. Native Vinifera
16. Native Hybrid
17. Native - Other
  
White Hybrid
18. Seyval Blanc
19. Vidal
20. Other
  
Red Hybrid
21. DeChaunac
22. Foch
23. Other
  
White Native
24. Niagra
25. Other
 
Red Native
26. Red
 
 
DIVISION O - BAKERY
 
POSITIVELY - No Mixes or Canned Fillings unless category specifies as such. Must be completely homemade. All baked goods should be cooled thoroughly before wrapping. Please include copy of recipe on 3” x 5” card. Please enter custard or other “perishable” item between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. the day of judging.
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4    2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
SECTION 13 - YEAST BREAD AND ROLLS
 
1. Bread, loaf, white
2. Bread, loaf, other
3. Rolls, plain, plate of 6
4. Rolls, other, plate of 6
5. Cinnamon Buns
6. Tea Ring 7. Pizza Crust
8. Other
 
Bread Machine
9. Bread from scratch
10. Bread from mix
11. Rolls from scratch
12. Rolls from mix
13. Sweet Rolls
 
SECTION 14 - QUICK BREADS
(Baking Powder or Soda)
 
1. Muffins, Plain, plate of 6
2. Muffins, Corn, plate of 6
3. Muffins, Other, plate of 6
4. Biscuits, plate of 6
5. Banana Bread
6. Orange Bread
7. Cranberry Bread
8. Date and Nut Bread
9. Prune Bread
10. Pumpkin Bread
11. Zucchini Bread
12. Corn Bread
13. Coffee Cake
14. Other

Bread Machine
15. Bread from scratch
16. Bread from Mix
17. Rolls from scratch
18. Rolls from mix
19. Sweet Rolls  
 
 
SECTION 15 - COOKIES (6 on a small plate)
 
1. Brownies
2. Chocolate Chip Cookies
3. Bar Cookies
4. Drop Cookies
5. Pressed Cookies
6. Rolled Cookies
7. Sliced Cookies
8. Other
 
 
 
SECTION 16 - CAKES
 
AWARDS: 1st-$6   2nd-$5   3rd-$4
 
1. Angel Food, unfrosted
2. Chiffon, unfrosted
3. Pound, unfrosted
4. Sponge, unfrosted
5. Applesauce
6. Fruit Cake Cake, any frosting
7. Spice
8. Chocolate
9. Marble
10. Orange
11. Walnut
12. White
13. Yellow
14. Apple
15. Red velvet
16. German Chocolate
17. Jelly Roll
18. Cheesecake
19. Gingerbread
20. Cupcakes (4) chocolate
21. Cupcakes (4) white
22. Cupcakes (4) yellow
23. Donuts
24. Cake Mix with added ingredients and homemade icing*
25. Cake Mix with added ingredients and no icing
26. Other

* Cake mix used in special recipe with other ingredients added
 

 
SECTION 17 - PIES
 
AWARDS: 1st-$6   2nd-$5   3rd-$4
 
1. Apple
2. Berry
3. Cherry
4. Chiffon, any flavor
5. Chocolate
6. Coconut
7. Custard
8. Lemon
9. Mince
10. Peach
11. Pecan
12. Pineapple
13. Pumpkin
14. Raisin
15. Rhubarb
16. Rhubarb/Strawberry
17. Strawberry
18. Sweet Potato
19. Tomato (green)
20. Cantaloupe
21. Empty pie shell
22. Cobbler
23. Other
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$3
 
90. Tart (2)
91. Fried Pies (2)

 
 
SECTION 18 - CANDY
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Butter Creams
2. Caramel
3. Cooked Fondant
4. Fruit Bars
5. Chocolate Fudge
6. Mints 
7. Nut Brittle
8. Sea Foam or Divinity
9. Taffy
10. Other 
 
DECORATING
Mixes may be used or “dummy” objects used for decorating
 
 
SECTION 19 - LAYER OR SHEET CAKE
 
AWARDS: 1st-$9   2nd-$8   3rd-$7
 
1. Beginner (1 year or less experience)
2. Advanced (more than 1 year experience)
3. Professional (teacher or those who sell decorated cakes)
 
 
 
SECTION 20 - TIERED WEDDING CAKE
 
AWARDS: 1st-$16 2nd-$13 3rd-$11  
 
1. Beginner (1 year or less experience)
2. Advanced (more than 1 year experience)
3. Professional (teacher or those who sell decorated cakes)
 
 
 
SECTION 21 - NOVELTY ITEM
 
AWARDS: 1st-$8   2nd-$7   3rd-$6
 
1. Beginner (1 year or less experience)
2. Advanced (more than 1 year experience)
3. Professional (teacher or those who sell decorated cakes)
 
  
DIVISION P - SEWING  
 
BASIS FOR JUDGING GARMENTS
 
General Appearance
1.  Clean, no spots or stains
2.  Well pressed
3.  Pleasing combination of colors
4.  Fabric suitable for type of garment and pattern.
 
Workmanship
1.  Correct stitch length and tension
2.  No loose threads
 
Seams
1.  Even
2.  Clipped on Curves
3.  Finished according to fabric
4.  Well pressed
5.  Top stitching even
 
Darts
1.  Should not pucker at points
2.  Should be pressed correctly
 
Thread and Seam Binding
1.  Should be compatible to fabric
2.  No iron-on hem facing
 
Buttons and Closures
1.  Should compliment garmen
2.  Attached by thread shank where appropriate
 
Hooks and Eyes, Snap
1.  Size and weight appropriate for fabric
2.  Should not show through on right side
3.  Should be placed so that garment lays flat
4.  Neckline zipper should have hook and eye at top if zipper is not even with neckline. Zipper stitching should be evenly spaced for the appropriate zipper application.
 
Pleats and Tucks
1.  Evenly spaced and properly pressed
2.  Top stitched if required
3.  All entries must have been done in past year since last fair
4.  Garments MUST be on hangers
 
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.  Entries MUST be the work of the person in whose name it is entered
2.  Fair personnel reserve the right to subdivide a class where entries warrant
3.  PLEASE NOTE ENTRY TIMES IN GENERAL INFORMATION
4.  All entries should be clean, pressed and in new condition
 
 
SECTION 22 - CLOTHING, WOMEN
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Coat, winter, lined
2. Coat or jacket, lightweight, lined
3. Suit or pants suit, lined
4. Dress, with jacket
5. Dress, evening or party
6. Dress, wedding
7. Mother/Daughter outfit
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4 2nd-$3 3rd-$2 
 
8. Jacket, unlined
9. Coat, unlined
10. Dress, tailored
11. Dress, dressy or best dress
12. Dress, casual
13. Suit, unlined
14. Jumper
15. Robe or Duster
16. Costume
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3 2nd-$2 3rd-$1
 
17. Sundress
18. Blouse with sleeves, buttons and buttonholes
19. Blouse, sleeveless
20. Knit top, sweatshirt or t-shirt
21. Slacks or shorts, tailored
22. Slacks or shorts, other
23. Jump suit
24. Skirt, lined
25. Skirt, casual 
26. Culottes, split skirt or skort
27. Sweatpants
28. Sweatsuit with Zipper
29. Pants - sweatshirt combo
30. Sweat Jacket with zipper
31. Cape, shawl, stole
32. Beach cape or coat cover-up
33. Vest
34. Vest from pre-printed fabric/embellished 
35. Slip
36. Hat or bonnet
37. Apron
38. Smock
39. Purse
40. Collars
41. Nightgown
42. Pajamas
43. Accessories
44. Other 
 
SECTION 23 - CLOTHING, MEN
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Two or three-piece suit
2. Jacket or sports coat
3. Slacks
4. Sports outfit - 2 or 3 piece matching shirt-pants/shorts
5. Father/Son item
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4 2nd-$3 3rd-$2
 
6. Robe
7. Costume
AWARDS: 1st-$3 2nd-$2 3rd-$1 
 
8. Shirt, dress
9. Shirt, casual
10. Pants or shorts
11. Sweatshirt or t-shirt
12. Sweatpants
13. Sweatsuit with Zipper
14. Sweat jacket, with zipper
15. Pants - sweatshirt combo
16. Pajamas
17. Vest
18. Ties
19. Accessories
20. Other

 
SECTION 24 - CLOTHING, INFANTS (to size 2) and CHILDREN (to size 14)
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Christening set
2. Infant smocked dress
3. Infant boy’s smocked outfit
4. Infant girl’s outfit
5. Infant boy’s outfit
6. Girl’s smocked dress
7. Boy’s smocked outfit
8. Coat, winter, lined
9. Coat, or jacket, lightweight, lined
10. Dress, party
11. Dress with pinafore
12. Girl’s suit or pants suit
13. Boy’s dress suit
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4 2nd-$3 3rd-$2
 
14. Coat or Jacket, unlined
15. Dress, tailored
16. Dress, dressy or best dress
17. Dress, Casual
18. Infant smocked pinafore
19. Girl’s smocked pinafore
20. Jumper
21. Robe or duster
22. Costume
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3 2nd-$2 3rd-$1
 
23. Sundress
24. Girls blouse with sleeves, decorated buttons and buttonholes
25. Girl’s blouse, sleeveless
26. Boy’s shirt, dress
27. Boy’s shirt casual
28. Knit top, sweatshirt, or t-shirt
29. Slacks or shorts, tailored
30. Slacks or shorts, casual
31. Overalls or jumpsuit
32. 2-piece outfit
33. Skirt, lined
34. Skirt, casual
35. Culottes, split skirt or skort
36. Play or sunsuit
37. Sweatpants
38. Sweatsuit with Zipper
39. Sweat jacket with zipper
40. Pants-sweatshirt combo
41. Cape shawl, stole
42. Beach cape or coat cover-up
43. Vest
44. Nightgown
45. Pajamas
46. Slip
47. Hat or bonnet
48. Smock or play apron
49. Pinafore
50. Bib
51. Booties or slippers
52. Purse
53. Collars
54. Accessories
55. Other
 
SECTION 25 - SEWING OTHER THAN CLOTHING
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Tableware (tablecloth or set of 2 placemats or placemat and napkin set)
2. Machine cutwork
3. Machine embroidery, clothing
4. Machine embroidery, other
5. Computerized embroidery, clothing 
6. Computerized embroider, other
7. Machine applique, clothing
8. Machine applique, other
9. Pillow
10. Purchased doll, dressed
11. Doll clothes, large doll
12. Doll clothes, Baby doll
13. Doll clothes, 18-inch fashion doll (American Girl type) 
14. Doll clothes, 11´ inch fashion doll
15. Toy
16. Christmas stocking
17. Christmas ornament -1 item
18. Christmas ornament - 2 or more items 
19. Holiday Decoration
20. Tote
21. Other
 
SECTION 26 - STUFFED ANIMALS AND TOYS
 
All items must be home sewn and not commercially made
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Doll, all sewn
2. Doll, all sewn, sculptured
3. Doll with purchased head,
4. Bear, jointed
5. Small animal, 10 inches or under
6. Large animal, pair, over 10 inches
7. Musical animal
 
 
 
DIVISION Q - NEEDLECRAFT
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
SECTION 27 - EMBROIDERY
 
1. Dinner or Luncheon Set (set of 4 Placemats & Napkins)
2. Crib or Carriage Spread
3. Bedspread
4. Dinner or Luncheon Cloth
5. Clothing
6. Apron 7. Pillow Cases
8. Kitchen Towels, (set 2)
9. Bureau Scarves
10. Guest Towels (set of 2)
11. Tote or Handbag
12. Picture, large
13. Picture, small
14. Doily
15. Appliance Cover
16. Other
 
SECTION 28 - BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY
 
1. Framed Picture (Large)
2. Framed Picture (Small)
3. Tote or Handbag
4. Seasonal
5. Ornament
6. Other
 
SECTION 29 - PUNCH NEEDLE EMBROIDERY 
 
1. Any design, framed
2. Seasonal, framed
3. Ornament
4. Other
 
SECTION 30 - CROSS STITCH (Stamped - not counted)
 
1. Picture
2. Blanket or Quilt
3. Towels
4. Appliance Cover
5. Table Cover
6. Other
SECTION 31 - CANDLE WICKING
 
1. Pillow 
2. Picture
3. Table Cover
4. Bedspread
5. Other
 
SECTION 32 - CREWEL
 
1. Picture
2. Pillow
3. Other
SECTION 33 - APPLIQUÉ-HAND (also see Machine Sewing)
 
1. Appliqué
2. Appliqué & Embellishment, i.e., ready-made garment, (jacket, T-shirt)
3. Other 
SECTION 34 - OTHER EMBROIDERIES
 
1. Other embroideries cut, drawn work, snowflaking, hardanger, Huck Weaving, etc.
2. Other 
 
SECTION 35 - COUNTED CROSS STITCH
 
A.  PICTURE
1. Floral
2. Landscape
3. Verse
4. Country
5. Southwestern
6. Humorous
7. Wildlife
8. Animals
9. Americana
10. Still Life
11. Seascape
12. Juvenile
13. Religious
14. Sampler
15. Birth Sampler
16. People
17. Wedding
18. "Even Weave" - linen
19. Original Design
20. Mini - 1/12 scale
21. Small - under 10 inches
22. Large, over 30 inches
23. Other
 
B. CHRISTMAS
24. Stocking
25. Bell Pull
26. Tablecloth
27. Towel
28. Table Runner
29. Napkins
30. Set, 2 or more tablecloth & napkins, placemats
31. Other
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
32. Stocking, trim only 
33. Ornament, kit
34. Ornament, original design
35. Ornament, graph design 
36. Fingertip towel
37. Fingertip towels, 2 or more
38. Placemat 
39. Napkin
40. Napkin rings
41. Other 
 
 
C. MISCELLANEOUS
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
42. Afghan, throw or wall hanging, children’s theme
43. Afghan, throw or wall hanging, other
44. Tablecloth
45. Table runner
46. Table group, 2 or more table cloths and napkins
47. Placemats and napkins
48. Pillow
49. Miniatures, 1/12 scale example: Dollhouse Quilt
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
50. Towel, fingertip
51. Towel, single bath, hand, kitchen
52. Towels, set, bath, hand & washcloth, 2 or more kitchen, hand or fingertip
53. Napkin Rings
54. Sachet
55. Miniature Items
56. Magnet
57. Ribbon Items
58. Other
 
D. CLOTHING
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4 2nd-$3 3rd-$2
 
59. Bibs
60. Sweatshirt, child’s
61. Sweatshirt, adult
62. Apron
63. Other
 
 
SECTION 36 - KNITTING
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Luncheon Set (4 placemats or 2 placemats with napkins)
2. Table or Luncheon Cloth
3. Bedspread.
4. Afghan
5. Lap Throw
6. Pillow
7. Sweater, adult (with sleeves)
8. Sweater, child
9. Vest, adult
10. Vest, child
11. Baby set (sweater, cap, booties)
12. Stocking cap or hat
13. Hat & Scarf Set - Adult
14. Hat & Scarf Set - Child
15. Booties
16. Gloves or mittens
17. Poncho, shawl or similar wrap
18. Baby Afghan
19. Lace Work
20. Toys
21. Other
 
SECTION 37 - MACHINE KNITTING
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Clothing
2. Afghan
3. Other
SECTION 38 - TATTING
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Tatting
 
 
 
SECTION 39 - CROCHETING 
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Dinner or Luncheon Cloth
2. Luncheon mats (set of 4)
3. Bedspread
4. Afghan
5. Lap Throw
6. Baby Afghan
7. Pillow
8. Baby Outfit (dress, sweater, sunsuit)
9. Baby Set (sweater, cap, booties)
10. Purse or Tote
11. Sweater, adult
12. Sweater, child
13. Vest adult
14. Vest, child
15. Doily
16. Hat & Scarf set - Adult
17. Hat & Scarf set - Child
18. Baby Booties
19. Bib and Booties
20. Centerpiece (14" and over)
21. Fashion Accessory
22. Cap or Hat
23. Gloves or Mittens
24. Poncho, Shawl, or similar wrap
25. Hot Dish Mat (set of 3)
26. Pot Holders (set of 2)
27. Dresser Set (3 pieces)
28. Scarves
29. Toys
30. Bedpillow, other than doll
31. Bedpillow, doll
32. Novelty
33. Broomstick lace
34. Baby Bib
35. Doll clothes/Barbie or similar yarn
36. Doll clothes, Barbie or similar - crochet thread
37. Doll, dressed, crocheted doll
38. Doll, dressed, purchased doll
39. Doll clothes, large doll
40. Edging, with insertion
41. Edging, handkerchief
42. Edging, other
43. Christmas, tree skirt
44. Christmas, decoration (stocking, wreath, etc.)
45. Christmas, tree ornament
46. Christmas, other
47. Hairpin lace
48. Other
 
SECTION 40 - LACEWORK
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2 
 
1. Lacework (Batenburg, Bobbin, etc.)
 
SECTION 41 - NEEDLEPOINT OR PETIT POINT
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Chair or stool cover on piece (furniture)
2. Pillow, kit
3. Pillow, original or grafted
4. Picture, kit
5. Picture, original or grafted
6. Bargello
7. Other
 
Special Crafts
 
DIVISION R - WOOL
 
HANDSPUN WOOL
 
BASIS FOR JUDGING HANDSPUN SKEINS AND ARTICLES: Control consistency of technique, and aesthetic and tactile appeal.
 
Rules and Regulations for Handspun
 
1.  Entries must be submitted in the name of the spinner and spun within the last year or in the case of handspun articles, completed since last years fair.
 
2.  Skeins should be at least 2 oz. in weight (exceptions stated) have a circumference of 1 1/2 to 2 yards, and be tied in at least three places.  They should also be washed and blocked.
 
3.  Articles made from handspun yarns must be constructed by the spinner, be made entirely of yarn spun by that person
 
4.  Identify all fibers and breeds when possible.
 
 
SECTION 42 - SKEINS (Spinning)
 
AWARDS: 1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Wool, singles, white
2. Wool, plied yarn, white
3. Wool, singles, natural color
4. Wool, plied yarn, natural color
5. Skein, dyed by spinner, any fibers, natural dyes
6. Skein, dyed by spinner, any fibers, chemical dyes
7. Skein, commercially dyed, any fibers
8. Cotton, singles or plied (over 1 oz)
9. Linen, singles or plied (over 1 oz.)
10. Angora, singles or plied
11. Mohair, singles or plied
12. Silk any type, singles or plied
13. Spun Fiber, Dropped Spindle
14. Luxury fiber (i.e., alpaca, camel, etc.) singles or plied
15. Mixture of fibers, singles or plied
16. Novelty yarn, any fibers
17. Novice spinner (spinning 1 year or less)
18. Miscellaneous skein
19. One pound of same fiber (Yarn basket)
20. Other
 
 
SECTION 43 - HANDSPUN ARTICLES
 
1. Small crocheted item
2. Large crocheted item
3. Small woven item
4. Large woven item
5. Small knitted item
6. Large knitted item (except sweaters)
7. Knitted sleeveless sweater
8. Knitted cardigan sweater
9. Knitted pullover sweater, stockinette stitch
10. Knitted pullover sweater, stitched pattern (aran, gansey, etc.)
11. Knitted pullover sweater colored pattern, (i.e. fair isle)
12. Novice spinner, finished article
13. Handspun machine knit article
14. Felted item
15. Child’s sweater - plain
16. Child’s sweater - pattern
17. Other
 
SECTION 44 - WEAVING (Handspun Yarn)
 
1. Weaving
2. Afghan, Shawl, coat
3. Runner, placemats
4. Other
SECTION 45 - WEAVING (Commercial Yarn)
 
42. Weaving
43. Afghan, Shawl, coat
44. Runner, placemats
45. Other
 
DIVISION S - OTHER SPECIAL CRAFTS
 
SECTION 46 - HANDMADE DOLLS
 
AWARDS: 1st-$5   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Ceramic or China
2. Soft Sculpture
3. Jointed
4. Porcelain
5. Time Out Dolls
6. Mop
7. Mop - Original Design
8. Miniature 1-12 Scale
9. 2 or more, same theme i.e. Raggedy Ann/Andy
10. Any of above w/handmade accessories i.e., baby with matching cradle linens
11. Other


SECTION 47 - MANUFACTURED ANIMALS
 
AWARDS:  1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Decorated and/or dressed
2. Decorated and/or dressed
3. 2 or more decorated using using prop (i.e. chair) theme (i.e. Bride & Groom)
 
SECTION 48 - STENCILING
 
AWARDS:  1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Clothing Adult
2. Clothing Child
3. Other
 
SECTION 49 - PADDED
 
AWARDS:  1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Album - Wedding
2. Album - Christmas
3. Album - Baby
4. Frames
5. Other
 
SECTION 50 - PAINTING
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Fabric
2. Novelty shirt, adult (dimensional or puff paint)
3. Novelty shirt, child (dimensional or puff paint)
4. Novelty, other
5. Glass
6. Wood, large item
7. Wood, small item
8. Painted Birdhouse
9. Tole
10. Metal
11. Tie Dye
12. Pecan resin
13. Plastercraft
14. Other
 
SECTION 51 - LAMP SHADES
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Fabric
2. Paper
3. Stained Glass
 
SECTION 52 - MULTI-MEDIA (ITEM USING MORE THAN ONE CRAFT TECHNIQUE)
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Large Item
2. Small Item

 
SECTION 53 - HANDMADE TOYS (not stuffed)
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Handmade Toys (not stuffed)
 
SECTION 54 - NOVELTY (Bazaar Type Items)
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Under $2
2. $2 to $4.99
3. $5 to $15

 
SECTION 55 - CORN HUSK
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Corn Husk
 
SECTION 56 - PAPER TWIST
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Wreath
2. Decorative Items
3. Baskets
4. Dolls
5. Other
6. Corn Husk Application
 
SECTION 57 - QUILLING
 
AWARDS: 1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Quilling
 
SECTION 58 - HAND TOOLED LEATHER
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Handbag
2. Belt
3. Wallet
4. Key Holder
5. Other
 
SECTION 59 - MISCELLANEOUS
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Hanging Planter
2. Shell Craft
3. Decoupage
4. String Art
5. Jewelry
6. Candles
7. Plastic poured sun catchers
8. Poured Plastic - Other
9. Driftwood
10. Christmas Item
11. Other
 
SECTION 60 - SCULPTURE
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Metal
2. Paper Mache
3. Abstract
4. Wood
5. Handmade Tools
6. Plaster Craft
7. Clay
 
SECTION 61 - PLASTIC CRAFT
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Magnets
2. Small items
3. Large Items
4. Small dimensional items
5. Large dimensional items
6. Grouping or matching
 
SECTION 62 - LIQUID EMBROIDERY
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Picture
2. Other
 
SECTION 63 - BEADWORK
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. On Fabric
2. Small Ornament
3. Freehand
4. On Form
5. Earrings
6. Pins
7. Necklace
8. Bracelet 
9. Jewelry Sets
10. Combination w/other media, i.e. feathers, etc.
 
SECTION 64 - METALWORK
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Large
2. Small 
 
 
SECTION 65 - FRIENDLY PLASTICS
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Jewelry
2. Other 
 
SECTION 66 - FEMO OR SCULPY CLAY
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Jewelry
2. Animals
3. People
4. Flowers
5. Food
6. Other 
 
SECTION 67 - PAPER CUTTING
 
 AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Paper Cutting
2. Picture
3. Other 
 
SECTION 68 - LATCH HOOK
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Pillow
2. Other (no rugs) 
 
 SECTION 69 - SUGAR CRAFT
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Sugar Craft
 
SECTION 70 - COLLECTION
(Must be secured as one moveable unit or grouped as a display. Not responsible for valuable collections.)
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Carved
2. Dolls, totally homemade (3 or more)
3. Coins
4. Stamps
5. Miscellaneous construction
6. Memorabilia
7. Other
 
SECTION 71 - HANDMADE BASKETS
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
Rib Baskets
1. Using natural materials
2. Using commercial materials

Twine/Woven
3. Using natural materials
4. Using commercial materials

Plait/Twill
5. Using natural materials
6. Using commercial materials
 
Coiled
7. Using natural materials
8. Using commercial materials

Miniatures
9. Using natural materials
10. Using commercial materials

Covered Baskets (with lid)
11. Using natural materials
12. Using commercial materials
 
SECTION 72 - PURCHASED BASKETS
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Padded
2. Decorated
3. Covered
4. Other
 
SECTION 73 - BOXES
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Padded
2. Decorated
3. Multiple Matching
4. Miniature 
 
SECTION 74 - EMBELLISHMENT
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Dress shirt
2. Vest, adult
3. Vest, child
4. T-shirt - adult
5. T-shirt - child
6. Sweatshirt - adult
7. Sweatshirt - child
8. Other
  
SECTION 75 - RUBBER STAMPING
 
AWARDS:  1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Cards
2. Embossed
3. Bookmarks, stationary
4. Fabric
5. Other
 
SECTION 76 - SCRAPBOOKING
 
AWARDS:  1st-$3   2nd-$2   3rd-$1
 
1. Story or Journal
2. 1 page, must be framed
3. Creative or unusual
4. Other
 
 
DIVISION T - HOME FURNISHING
 
SECTION 77 - QUILTING - Hand
 
AWARDS: 1st-$6   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Appliqué 2. Pieced
3. Embroidered
4. Pieced & Embroidered
5. Crazy Quilt
6. Cheaters Cloth
7. Group (completed by more than one person)
8. Original design
9. Large Wallhanging
10. Novelty design
11. Juvenile Theme
12. Crib
13. Photo Technique
14. Other 
 
SECTION 78 - QUILTING - Machine
 
AWARDS: 1st-$6   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Appliqué
2. Pieced
3. Embroidered
4. Pieced & Embroidered
5. Crazy Quilt
6. Cheaters Cloth
7. Group (completed by more than one person)
8. Original design
9. Large Wallhanging
10. Novelty design
11. Juvenile Theme
12. Crib
13. Photo Technique
14. Other 
 
SECTION 79 - QUILTING - Machine and Hand Combined
 
AWARDS: 1st-$6   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Appliqué
2. Pieced
3. Embroidered
4. Large Wallhanging
5. Cheaters Cloth
6. Crazy Quilt
7. Group (completed by more than one person)
8. Juvenile Theme
9. Crib
10. Pieced and Embroidered
11. 45" and Pieced and Embroidere
12. Novelty Quilt (Cathedral Window, Yo Yo, etc., not necessarily quilted)
13. Tied Quilt
14. Photo Technique
15. Original Design
16. Other
 
SECTION 80 - QUILTING - Other Than Quilts
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2
 
1. Pillow - hand quilted
2. Pillow - machine quilted
3. Pillow - combined, hand and machine quilted
4. Pillow - pieced only
5. Wallhanging - under 45" - small unframed
6. Wallhanging - under 45" framed In a hoop or frame
7. Cheaters cloth pillow
8. Quillows
9. Trapunto
10. Small Item - decorative
11. Large Item - decorative
12. Quilted Garment
13. Animals - pieced and/or quilted
14. Miniature Quilt, one inch equals 1 ft (1/12 scale) or smaller
15. Doll Bed Quilt
16. Christmas Stocking
17. Christmas Stocking-cross stitched and pieced
18. Christmas Stocking - Photo technique
19. Other
  
SECTION 81 - REFINISHED FURNITURE
 
AWARDS:  1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Large Piece
2. Small Piece 
 
SECTION 82 - REUPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
 
AWARDS:  1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Large Piece
2. Small Piece 
 
SECTION 83 - DRIFTWOOD
 
AWARDS:  1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Large Piece
2. Small Piece 
 
SECTION 84 - GLASS WORK
 
AWARDS:  1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Large Piece - stained
2. Small Piece - stained
3. Mirror - stained
4. Other - stained
5. Large Piece - frosted or etched
6. Small Piece - frosted or etched
7. Mirror - frosted or etched
8. Other - frosted or etched Sun Catchers 
 
SECTION 85 - CARVING (Not Wood)
 
AWARDS:  1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Small Item
2. Large Item 
 
SECTION 86 - WOODWORKING
 
AWARDS:  1st-$6   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
1. Table
2. Chair
3. Bookcase
4. Cradle
5. Other Furniture
6. Lathe Working, large item
7. Lathe Working, small item
8. Wood Carving, large
9. Wood Carving, small
10. Marquetry
11. *Wood accessory, Large
12. *Inlaid
13. *Miscellaneous - wood technique
14. *Multiple wood techniques 
 
* Does not refer to furniture - refers to wood in general
 
SECTION 87 - DECOYS
 
AWARDS:  1st-$6   2nd-$4   3rd-$3
 
A - Working
94. Small, under 12"
95. Large, over 12"
96. Group - 2 or more

B-Decorative
97. Small
98. Large
99. Group
 
 
AWARDS:  1st-$4   2nd-$3   3rd-$2 
 
1. Wood Accessories
2. Wood Burning
3. Bird House
4. Bird Feeder
5. Other
 
SECTION 88 - SLIPCOVERS </