Needle Arts

Chairperson: Monica Fennema 226-344-5511

Entries to be in place in the Scout Hall on Wednesday, August 30th by 9:00 pm (Must be completed since last Fair). Entry Forms to be in the hands of the Secretary by Saturday, August 26th.

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.
• Each member may enter only one article in each needle arts section in classes 60-64.
• 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.
• No articles to be removed before 5:00 pm Sunday, accompanied by your membership card.

Class 60 – Needle Arts

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. Shrug / bolero knitted
11. Ladies’ sweater knitted, cardigan
12. Lady’s sweater knitted, pullover
13. Men’s sweater knitted
14. Girl’s sweater knitted
15. Boy’s sweater knitted
16. Lady’s vest knitted
17. Child’s vest knitted
16. Winter accessories knitted set adult size. Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
19. Winter accessories knitted set child size. Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
20. Cowl, knitted in the round or buttoned
21. Character hat, knitted
22. Socks knitted, adult
23. Socks knitted, child
24. Slippers knitted
25. One article ONLY of baby clothing knitted
26. Set of preemie hat & booties, knitted
27. Set of newborn hat & booties, knitted
28. Set of baby clothing knitted, 3 piece set
29. Doll clothes knitted – display one outfit on a card no bigger than 16″x16” (40×40 cm)
30. Novelty purse knitted
31. Article of knitting made of novelty yarn
32. Soft toy knitted
33. Dressed doll, knitted, on a stand
34. Cushion, knitted both sides
35. Dish cloth knitted
36. Article of knitting, beaded
37. Article of knitting, felted
38. Shopping bag knitted
39. Article of knitted clothing – made by a senior citizen (65 years or older)
40. Teapot cozy knitted
41. Outfit for pet, knitted
42. Christmas stocking, knitted
43. Any other article of knitting, not already listed – made by a senior citizen (65 years or older)
44. Article of knitting, not already listed
45. 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.
46. Hat
47. 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.
48. Bedspread crochet – advanced, no less than 40×60″ (100x150cm)
49. Bedspread crochet – beginners, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
50. Afghan crochet – advanced, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
51. Afghan crochet – beginner, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
52. Baby afghan crochet – beginners
53. Baby afghan crochet – advanced
54. Lapghan, crochet, 36″x48″ or smaller
55. Poncho, crochet
56. Shawl or wrap crochet
57. Sweater crochet, adult
58. Sweater crochet, child
59. Vest crochet
60. Shrug / bolero crochet
61. Winter accessories crochet set, adult size. Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
62. Winter accessories crochet set, child size. Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
63. Cowl, crochet
64. Character hat, crochet
65. Slippers crochet
66. One article only of baby clothing, crochet
67. Set of baby clothing crochet – 3 piece set
68. Doll clothing crochet, display one outfit on a 16×16” card
69. Novelty purse crochet
70. Shopping bag crochet
71. Article of crochet made of novelty yarn
72. Article of crochet, beaded
73. Soft toy crochet
74. Dressed doll, crochet, on a stand
75. Teapot cozy crochet
76. Cushion, crochet both sides
77. Dish cloth crochet
78. Lace doily crochet, 12” (30 cm) or smaller mounted
79. Lace centrepiece crochet, less than 36” (90 cm)
80. Tablecloth crochet, not less than 54” (135 cm)
81. Article of hairpin lace
82. Article of broomstick lace
83. Christmas stocking, crochet
84. Article of crochet made by a senior citizen (65 years or older) (thread crochet, #3 or #10 crochet cotton only)
85. Article of crochet made by a senior citizen (65 years or older) (yarn crochet, med to heavy yarn)
86. Article of crochet, not already listed
87. Article of tatting
88. 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.

89. Needlepoint mounted
90. Needlepoint, mounted, long stitch
91. Counted cross stitch mounted, 5×7” (12.5×17.5 cm) or smaller – scene/still life
92. Counted cross stitch mounted, 5×7” (12.5×17.5 cm) or smaller – portrait (person/animal)
93. Counted cross stitch mounted, med size 8×10” (20×25 cm) approximately – scene/still life
94. Counted cross stitch mounted, med size 8×10” (20×25 cm) approximately – portrait (person/animal)
95. Counted cross stitch mounted, 12×16″ (30×40 cm) or larger – scene/still life
96. Counted cross stitch mounted, 12×16” (30×40 cm) or larger – portrait (person/animal)
97. Counted cross stitch mounted, any size – fair theme
98. Counted cross stitch sampler
99. 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.
100. Article of apparel, decorated with embroidery or cross stitch
101. Tablecloth – hand embroidery, any technique (for example crewel, huck or regular)
102. Table runner – hand embroidery in colour
103. Pillow cases, 1 pair – hand embroidery in colour
104. Article of hand embroidery
105. Article of machine embroidery

Liquid Embroidery
106. Painting on any wearing apparel
107. Painting on any fabric for kitchen, bedroom or bathroom
108. Article of liquid embroidery not already listed

Sewing, Household Items and Toys
A 2” square must accompany all articles made with yard goods. Clean articles only.
109. Table mat, 1 set of 3 pieces for hot dishes, any fabric
110. Table place mats, set of 4
111. Fabric wall hanging, not quilted
112. Soft toy, sewn (not knit or crochet)
113. Hand made teddy bear – undressed
114. Dressed doll, sewn, on a stand
115. Dressed animal, sewn
116. Doll clothes, machine sewn – display one outfit on a card no bigger than 16×16” (40×40 cm)
117. Article of denim
118. Denim shirt decorated with felt, cross stitch, buttons, etc.
119. Tote bag (1 only)
120. Purse (1 piece only)
121. Clothes pin bag, any fabric
122. Pillow cases, 1 pair
123. Cushion, sewn, fabric 80″ perimeter max
124. Cushion, novelty
125. Receiving blanket
126. Article of sewing – Fair theme of the year

Clothing
A 2” square must accompany all articles made with fabric. Clean articles only.
127 Costume, 2 pieces – St. Patrick’s, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, any fabric
128. Sportswear, 1 or 2 pieces – tap, skating, dancing, band, any fabric
129. Dress, one piece, any fabric
130. Special occasion outfit, any fabric
131. Girls’ dress
132. Ladies’ skirt
133. Lady’s blouse
134. Decorated t-shirt or sweat shirt – any technique
135. Man’s or boy’s shirt, any fabric
136. Article of girls’ clothing
137. Article of boy’s clothing
138. Pajamas or nightshirt, adult or child
139. Tea apron, fancy
140. Apron, practical, machine made
141. Any article of sewing, not already listed

Christmas
A 2” square must accompany all articles made with any fabric. Clean articles only.
142. Christmas tree ornament – of fabric, yarn or thread (must be able to hang)
143. Christmas table centrepiece (90% fabric)
144. Christmas tablecloth or runner
145. Christmas wall hanging
146. Christmas door decoration
147. Christmas tree skirt
148. Christmas stocking, fabric
149. Christmas quilt

Weaving
Textile weaving on 2 or more shafts
150. Woven bag or tote
151. Woven tea towel, 20×30” (50×75 cm)
152. Woven table runner
153. Woven placemats, set of 4
154. Woven scarf
155. Woven baby or lap blanket
156. Any woven article, not already listed

Felting
157. Any article of needle felting

Miscellaneous
158. Hearth rug, kit – latch hook
159. Crochet rug any fabric, no plastic
160. Article of latch hook
161. Table runner, any technique(s)
162. Pincushion, sewn
163. Pot holders, 1 pair
164. Baby bib, any material, suggested size 8.5×11” (21.3×27.5 cm)
165. An article made by a senior citizen (65 years or older) – made with fabric, yarn or thread
166. Article of cording or macrame
167. Article of jewelry – made with fabric, or thread (no wire or monofilament)
168. Article of beadwork – made with fabric, yarn or thread (no wire or monofilament)
169. Article made from recycled fabric (e.g. jeans or clothing), no plastic
170. Any needle arts, not already listed
171. Guys only, any needle arts article

SEPARATE ENTRIES

176. By Natalie Abramovich, Harrow
Best Decorated Ladies’ Red Hat … 1st $10.00

Community Corner
177. Sensory lap blanket / fiddle matt for Pre-Schoolers with Autism
Sponsored by Hilary Horne
1st $60.00, 2nd $45.00, 3rd $30.00
*NOTE All items entered in this special will be donated to The Summit Center for Pre-School Children with Autism in Windsor, who are greatly in need of these blankets.
Items must meet the following qualifications:
– Must be knitted, crochet, sewn, quilted, or any combination
– Must be sensory, tactile, weighted, or any combination
– Must be 48″x48″ (122cm x 122cm) or smaller
– Must not weight more than 3 lbs
*Crafter must acknowledge that by entering this category, they are surrendering their craft to be donated after the fair.

 

Specials – Class 60

By Essex County Weavers Guild
Best Woven Tea Towel (sec 151) … $5.00
Best Woven Scarf (sec 154) … $5.00
Any woven article not already listed (sec 156) $5.00