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: ALL 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, long sleeve cardigan
11. Lady’s sweater knitted, cap sleeve or short sleeve

12. Lady’s sweater knitted, long sleeve pullover NEW
13. Man’s sweater knitted
14. Girl’s sweater knitted
15. Boy’s sweater knitted
16. Vest knitted
17. Winter accessories, knitted set, adult size, Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
18. Winter accessories, knitted set, child size, Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
19. Cowl, knitted in the round or buttoned
20. Character hat, knitted
21. Socks knitted, adult
22. Socks knitted, child
23. Slippers knitted
24. One article ONLY of baby clothing knitted
25. Set of baby clothing knitted, 2 piece set, hat & sweater
26. Doll clothes knitted – display one outfit on a card no bigger than 16×16” (40×40 cm)
27. Novelty purse knitted
28. Article of knitting made of novelty yarn
29. Soft toy knitted – worsted #4
30. Soft toy knitted – bulky #5 or 6
31. Dressed doll, knitted, on a stand
32. Cushion, knitted both sides
33. Dish cloth knitted
34. Article of knitting, beaded
35. Article of knitting, felted
36. Shopping bag knitted
37. Teapot cozy knitted
38. Outfit for a pet, knitted
39. Christmas stocking, knitted
40. Article of knitting, not already listed
41. 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.
42. Hat
43. 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.
44. Bedspread crochet – advanced, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
45. Bedspread crochet – beginners, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
46. Afghan crochet – advanced, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
47. Afghan crochet – beginner, no less than 40×60” (100×150 cm)
48. Baby afghan crochet – beginners
49. Baby afghan crochet – advanced
50. Lapghan crochet, 36×48” or smaller (91×121 cm)
51. Poncho crochet
52. Shawl or wrap crochet
53. Sweater crochet, adult long sleeve
54. Sweater crochet, adult, cap sleeve or short sleeve NEW
55. Sweater crochet, child
56. Vest crochet
57. Winter accessories crochet set, adult size, Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
58. Winter accessories crochet set, child size, Combination of 2: scarf/hat/mittens/gloves (no cowl)
59. Cowl crochet
60. Character hat crochet
61. Slippers crochet
62. One article only of baby clothing crochet
63. Set of baby clothing crochet – 3 piece set
64. Doll clothing crochet display one outfit on a 16×16” card (40 x 40 cm)
65. Novelty purse crochet
66. Shopping bag crochet
67. Article of crochet made of novelty yarn
68. Article of crochet beaded
69. Soft toy crochet – worsted #4
70. Soft toy crochet – bulky #5 or 6
71. Dressed doll, crochet, on a stand
72. Teapot cozy crochet
73. Cushion crochet both sides
74. Dish cloth crochet
75. Lace doily crochet, 12” (30 cm) or smaller mounted
76. Lace centrepiece crochet, less than 36” (90 cm)
77. Tablecloth crochet, not less than 54” (135 cm)
78. Article of hairpin lace
79. Article of broomstick lace
80. Christmas stocking crochet
81. Article of crochet, not already listed
82. Article of tatting
83. 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.

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

Liquid Embroidery
102. Article of liquid embroidery

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

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

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

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

Felting
148. Any article of needle felting

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

SEPARATE ENTRIES

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

 

Specials – Class 60