Needle Arts

Chairperson: Monica Fennema 226-344-5511

Entries must be completed since last Fair.

PRIZES: 1st $6.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00

• Needle Arts articles are made with fabric, yarn, or thread.
• “Beginner” categories are for amateurs.
• NO wood, wire, plastic or ceramics please.
• Clean and smoke free articles only.
• Entries are put into Class and Section (ie. Class 60 Section 24 Slippers knitted). Entrants are able to enter 1 entry per each Section
• A 2” square must accompany all articles made with yard goods.
• Yarn or thread samples of main colours must accompany all articles made with yarn or thread.
• Due to the sheer volume of entries which need to be displayed after judging is finished, this building may not be open to public viewing until after 4:00 pm.
• Bring your membership card when collecting your entries on Sunday.

Class 60 – Needle Arts

PLEASE NOTE: Section numbers have changed.

Knitting
Yarn (or yarn wrapper if yarn is used up) or thread samples of main colours must accompany all articles made with yarn or thread.
1. Afghan knitted – beginners, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
2. Afghan knitted – advanced, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
3. Baby afghan knitted – beginners
4. Baby afghan knitted – advanced
5. Lapghan, knitted, 36×48″ or smaller (91×121 cm)
6. Poncho, knitted, wrstd, aran, bulky yarn
7. Shawl or wrap, knitted, lace weight yarn
8. Shawl or wrap, knitted, fingering weight yarn
9. Shawl or wrap, knitted, DK, wrstd, aran, bulky
10. Lady’s sweater knitted, cardigan
11. Lady’s sweater knitted, pullover
12. Man’s sweater knitted
13. Girl’s sweater knitted
14. Boy’s sweater knitted
15. Vest knitted
16. Winter accessories, knitted set, adult size, Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
17. Winter accessories, knitted set, child size, Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
18. Cowl, knitted in the round or buttoned
19. Character hat, knitted
20. Socks knitted, adult
21. Socks knitted, child
22. Slippers knitted
23. One article ONLY of baby clothing knitted
24. Set of baby clothing knitted, 2 piece set, hat & sweater
25. Doll clothes knitted – display one outfit on a card no bigger than 16×16” (40×40 cm)
26. Novelty purse knitted
27. Article of knitting made of novelty yarn
28. Soft toy knitted – worsted #4
29. Soft toy knitted – bulky #5 or 6 **
30. Dressed doll, knitted, on a stand
31. Cushion, knitted both sides
32. Dish cloth knitted
33. Article of knitting, beaded
34. Article of knitting, felted
35. Shopping bag knitted
36. Teapot cozy knitted
37. Outfit for a pet, knitted
38. Christmas stocking, knitted
39. Article of knitting, not already listed
40. Article of knitting – fair theme of the year

Loom Knitting
Yarn (or yarn wrapper if yarn is used up) or thread samples of main colours must accompany all articles made with yarn or thread.
41. Hat
42. Scarf

Crochet, Broomstick Lace, Tatting, Etc.
Yarn (or yarn wrapper if yarn is used up) or thread samples of main colours must accompany all articles made with yarn or thread.
43. Bedspread crochet – advanced, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
44. Bedspread crochet – beginners, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
45. Afghan crochet – advanced, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
46. Afghan crochet – beginner, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
47. Baby afghan crochet – beginners
48. Baby afghan crochet – advanced
49. Lapghan crochet, 36×48” or smaller (91×121 cm)
50. Poncho crochet
51. Shawl or wrap crochet
52. Sweater crochet, adult
53. Sweater crochet, child
54. Vest crochet
55. Winter accessories crochet set, adult size, Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
56. Winter accessories crochet set, child size, Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
57. Cowl crochet
58. Character hat crochet
59. Slippers crochet
60. One article only of baby clothing crochet
61. Set of baby clothing crochet – 3 piece set
62. Doll clothing crochet display one outfit on a 16×16” card (40 x 40 cm)
63. Novelty purse crochet
64. Shopping bag crochet
65. Article of crochet made of novelty yarn
66. Article of crochet beaded
67. Soft toy crochet – worsted #4 **
68. Soft toy crochet – bulky #5 or 6**
69. Dressed doll, crochet, on a stand
70. Teapot cozy crochet
71. Cushion crochet both sides
72. Dish cloth crochet
73. Lace doily crochet, 12” (30 cm) or smaller mounted
74. Lace centrepiece crochet, less than 36” (90 cm)
75. Tablecloth crochet, not less than 54” (135 cm)
76. Article of hairpin lace
77. Article of broomstick lace
78. Christmas stocking crochet
79. Article of crochet, not already listed
80. Article of tatting
81. Article of crochet – Fair theme of the year

Needlepoint, Crewel, Counted Cross Stitch, Etc.
Pictures are to be mounted. Measurements to be taken on the worked area only. Worked area is length x width for the size categories. Mounted needlework is not judged on framing, only on quality of stitching. Yarn (or yarn wrapper if yarn is used up) or thread samples of main colours must accompany all articles made with yarn or thread.

82. Needlepoint mounted
83. Needlepoint mounted, long stitch
84. Counted cross stitch mounted, 5×7” (12.5×17.5 cm) or smaller – scene/still life
85. Counted cross stitch mounted, 5×7” (12.5x 17.5 cm) or smaller – portrait (person/animal)
86. Counted cross stitch mounted, med size 8×10” (20×25 cm) approximately – scene/still life
87. Counted cross stitch mounted, med size 8×10” (20×25 cm) approximately – portrait (person/animal)
88. Counted cross stitch mounted, 12×16” (30×40 cm) or larger – scene/still life
89. Counted cross stitch mounted, 12×16” (30×40 cm) or larger – portrait (person/animal)
90. Counted cross stitch mounted, any size – Fair theme
91. Counted cross stitch sampler
92. Article of counted cross stitch, not a mounted picture

Embroidery, Cutwork, Etc.
Yarn (or yarn wrapper if yarn is used up) or thread samples of main colours must accompany all articles made with yarn or thread.
93. Article of apparel, decorated with embroidery or cross stitch
94. Tablecloth – hand embroidery, any technique (ie crewel, huck or regular)
95. Table runner – hand embroidery in colour
96. Pillow cases, 1 pair – hand embroidery in colour
97. Article of hand embroidery
98. Article of machine embroidery
99. Article of sashiko **

Liquid Embroidery
100. Article of liquid embroidery

Sewing, Household Items and Toys
A 2” square must accompany all articles made with yard goods. Clean articles only.
101. Table place mats, set of 4
102. Soft toy, sewn (not knit or crochet)
103. Hand made teddy bear – undressed
104. Dressed doll, sewn, on a stand
105. Dressed animal, sewn
106. Doll clothes, machine sewn – display one outfit on a card no bigger than 16×16” (40×40 cm)
107. Article of denim
108. Denim shirt decorated with felt, cross stitch, buttons, etc.
109. Tote bag (1 only)
110. Purse (1 piece only)
111. Clothes pin bag, any fabric
112. Pillow cases, 1 pair
113. Cushion, sewn, fabric, 80” perimter max
114. Cushion, novelty
115. Receiving blanket
116. Article of sewing – Fair theme

Clothing
A 2” square must accompany all articles made with fabric. Clean articles only.
117. Costume, 2 pieces – St. Patrick’s, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, any fabric
118. Sportswear, 1 or 2 pieces – tap, skating, dancing, band, any fabric
119. Dress, one piece, any fabric
120. Special occasion outfit, any fabric
121. Girl’s dress
122. Lady’s skirt
123. Lady’s blouse
124. Decorated t-shirt or sweat shirt – any technique
125. Man’s or boy’s shirt, any fabric
126. Article of girl’s clothing
127. Article of boy’s clothing
128. Pajamas or nightshirt, adult or child
129. Tea apron, fancy
130. Apron, practical/utility, machine made
131. Any article of sewing, not already listed

Christmas
A 2” square must accompany all articles made with any fabric. Clean articles only.
132. Christmas tree ornament – made with fabric, yarn or thread (must be able to hang)
133. Christmas table centrepiece (90% fabric)
134. Christmas tablecloth or runner
135. Christmas wall hanging
136. Christmas door decoration
137. Christmas tree skirt
138. Christmas stocking, fabric

Weaving
Textile weaving on 2 or more shafts
139. Woven bag or tote
140. Woven tea towel, 20×30” (50×75 cm)
141. Woven table runner
142. Woven placemats, set of 4
143. Woven scarf
144. Woven baby or lap blanket
145. Any woven article, not already listed

Felting
146. Any article of needle felting

Miscellaneous
147. Hearth rug, kit – latch hook
148. Crochet rug any fabric, no plastic
149. Article of latch hook
150. Table runner, any technique(s)
151. Pincushion, sewn
152. Pot holders, set of 2
153. Baby bib, any material, suggested size 8.5×11” (21.3×27.5 cm)
154. Article of cording or macramé
155. Article of jewellery – made with fabric, or thread (no wire or monofilament)
156. Article of beadwork – made with fabric, yarn or thread (no wire or monofilament)
157. Article made from recycled fabric (e.g. jeans or clothing), no plastic
158. Any needle arts, not already listed

SEPARATE ENTRIES

163. By Crafter’s Weekend Committee
Any item made at Crafter’s Weekend, Judge’s Choice … 1st $25.00

 

Specials – Class 60

By Essex County Weavers Guild
Best Woven Tea Towel (sec 140) … $5.00
Best Woven Scarf (sec 143) … $5.00
Any woven article not already listed (sec 145) $5.00