Harrow Fair

Colchester South & Harrow Agricultural Society

Quilts

Class 61-64 – Needle Arts

Chairperson: Monica Fennema 226-344-5511

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

quiltsMain Rules for ALL Quilts (Class 61-64):

  • Must be completed in the last 1-3 years and NOT previously entered at this fair
  • Must be smoke-free, clean and free of pencil/chalk markings
  • Must have both sides of corners sewn down
  • Must be three (3) layers
  • Must have 2” samples of fabrics attached (1 or 2 of the main fabrics will do)
  • Must be within the measurements stated in each Class and Section
  • Please cover your name on the quilt label with masking tape or fabric
  • Must be solely made by maker or group (where stated)
  • Must have name of Professional Quilter written on the tag when submitted (Class 63 & 64 only)
  • Entries are put into Class and Section (ie. Class 60 Section 24 Slippers knitted). Entrants are allowed 1 entry per each section.
  • Please make sure you are entering your quilt in the correct Class (eg. Class 61, 62, 63, 64) or it will be disqualified
  • Bring membership care when collecting your entries on Sunday
  • “Beginner” categories are for amateurs.
  • 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.
  • Quilts entered in Class 61 & 62 must have bindings sewn to the front and hand stitched on the back to qualify for the grand champion.

Class 61 – Quilts, Hand Quilted (by maker)
Quilts , Bedspreads , Etc.

Chairperson: Monica Fennema 226-344-5511
Please refer to Main Rules for all quilt classes.
Note: Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324” or 823cm unless otherwise stated. Article can be square, rectangular, etc. as long as it meets perimeter requirements.

Beginners

Quilts must be a minimum of 324” perimeter unless otherwise stated
1. Quilt, pieced
2. Crib quilt, using pre-printed top, any size
3. Crib quilt, pieced, any size
4. Lap quilt, at least 40×50” (100×125 cm)

Advanced

Quilts, minimum of 324” perimeter
5. Quilt, pieced
6. Quilt, hand appliqué
7. Quilt, machine appliqué
8. Quilt, hand embroidery
9. Quilt, wholecloth
10. Quilt, mixed techniques (at least 2 techniques)
11. Quilt made by senior citizen (65 years or older)
12. Quilt made by group

Quilts, larger than 40″x50” (100×125 cm) and less than 72″x90” (180×225 cm).
13. Quilt, pieced
14. Quilt, hand embroidery
15. Quilt, mixed techniques (at least 2 techniques: applique, piecing, embroidery)

Quilts, Crib & Lap Size
16. Crib quilt, using pre-printed top
17. Crib quilt, pieced

Class 62 – Quilts, Machine Quilted (by maker)
Quilts , Bedspreads , Etc.

Chairperson: Monica Fennema 226-344-5511
Please refer to Main Rules for all quilt classes.
Note: Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324” or 823cm unless otherwise stated. Article can be square, rectangular, etc. as long as it meets perimeter requirements.

Beginners

Quilts must be a minimum of 72″x90” (180×225 cm) unless otherwise stated.
18. Quilt, pieced
19. Crib quilt, using pre-printed top, any size
20. Crib quilt, pieced, any size
21. Lap quilt, hand pieced or hand appliqué, at least 40″x50” (100×125 cm)
22. Lap quilt, machine pieced or machine appliqué, at least 40″x50” (100×125 cm)
23. Quilted wall hanging, not less than 60” (150 cm) perimeter, ready to hang

Advanced

Quilts, minimum of 72″x90” (180×225 cm).
24. Quilt, pieced
25. Quilt, machine appliqué
26. Quilt, correctly named technique “_____”
27. Quilt, mixed techniques (at least 2 techniques)
28. Quilt, made by group
29. Quilted wall hanging, not less than 60″ (150 cm) perimeter, ready to hang

Quilts, larger than 40″x50” (100×125 cm) and less than 72″x90” (180×225 cm)
30. Quilt, pieced
31. Quilt, machine appliqué
32. Quilt, hand embroidery
33. Quilt, correctly named technique “_____”
34. Quilt, mixed techniques (at least 2 techniques: applique, piecing, embroidery)

Quilts, Crib & Lap Size
35. Crib quilt, using pre-printed top
36. Crib quilt, pieced
37. Crib quilt, appliqué
38. Crib quilt, embroidery
39. Lap quilt, machine pieced or machine appliqué, at least 40″x50” (100×125 cm)

Specials – Class 61-62

By Thimble Quilts and Sewing Company
Harrow Fair Champion Quilt,
Machine-quilted … $50.00 Gift Certificate

By Homecraft Directors
Harrow Fair Champion Quilt, Machine-quilted
Grand: $60.00
Reserve Grand: $30.00

By Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island & Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC)
Best quilt depicting the Harrow Fair Theme of the year
1 EPIC Wine tasting Prize value $50 (see page 44)

Love to Quilt and Support the Harrow Fair?
This Raffle Fundraiser may be for you!

Crafter’s Weekend Quilt Block Challenge

Do you have a “Go To” quilt block? Or is every block different?
Purchase a $15 kit, create a 12.5″ block using ONLY the Northcott Fabric provided.
Return you completed block by March 15th, 2026 for judging

1st Prize $100 – 2nd Prize$75 – 3rd prize $50

All details included in fabric kit. All blocks submitted will become property of the Crafter’s Weekend Committee to create a unique Northcott Fabric Raffle Quilt. Each exhibitor who submits a block for judging will be entered into the 2026 Harrow Fair Quilt Raffle. Kits may be purchased at the 2025 Harrow Fair or contact the Fair secretary by email at Harrowfair@outlook.com

Class 63 – Quilts, Machine Quilted
(by professional)
Quilts, Bedspreads, Etc.

Chairperson: Monica Fennema 226-344-5511
Please refer to Main Rules for all quilt classes.
Class 63 includes quilts quilted by a professional, and quilts quilted using long arm machine.

Beginners

Quilts must be a minimum of 72″x90” (180×225 cm) unless otherwise stated.
40. Quilt, pieced
41. Crib quilt, pieced, any size
42. Lap quilt, machine pieced or machine appliqué, at least 40″x50” (100×125 cm)
43. Quilted wall hanging, not less than 60” (150 cm) perimeter, ready to hang

Advanced

Quilts, minimum of 72″x90” (180×225 cm).
44. Quilt, pieced
45. Quilt, correctly name technique “_____”
46. Quilt, mixed techniques (at least 2 techniques: applique, piecing, embroidery)
47. Quilted wall hanging, not less than 60” (150 cm) perimeter, ready to hang

Quilts, larger than 40″x50” (100×125 cm) and less than 72″x90” (180×225 cm).
48. Quilt, pieced
49. Quilt, hand appliqué
50. Quilt, machine appliqué
51. Quilt, hand embroidery
52. Quilt, correctly named technique “_____”
53. Quilt, mixed techniques (at least 2 techniques: applique, piecing, embroidery)

Quilts, Crib & Lap Size
54. Crib quilt, pieced
55. Crib quilt, appliqué
56. Crib quilt, hand embroidery
57. Lap quilt, machine pieced or machine appliqué, at least 40″x50” (100×125 cm)
58. Mixed techniques – 40″x50” (100×125 cm) – lap or quilt size (at least 2 techniques: applique, piecing, embroidery)

Class 64 – Miscellaneous Quilts

Chairperson: Monica Fennema 226-344-5511
Please refer to Main Rules for all quilt classes.

Quilts, Miscellaneous
1. Rag quilt
2. Photograph quilt
3. Machine embroidery quilt
4. Pre-printed cross stitch quilt
5. Crazy quilt
6. T-Shirt quilt
7. Thread painted quilt
8. Art quilt
9. Redwork quilt
10. Recycled clothing quilt
11. Lap quilt (no bigger than 40″ x 50”)
12. Quilted wall hanging, less than 60” (150 cm) perimeter, ready to hang
13. Hand-quilted wall hanging, 60” (150 cm) or greater perimeter, ready to hang
14. Miniature quilt, any technique – 72″ perimeter max (45×45 cm)
15. Quilted table runner, rectangular
16. Quilted table topper any other shape (round, oval, octagonal, square)
17. Article of wool applique
18. Quilted bed runner (no smaller than 60″ x 24”)
19. Cushion, pieced and quilted
20. Pieced quilt top finished, not quilted
21. Appliqué quilt top finished, not quilted
22. Quilt top finished, not quilted, mixed techniques (at least 2 techniques: applique, piecing, embroidery)
23. Quilt blocks (2), 2 different designs
24. Mugrug, quilted

Separate Entries

25. By Quilting Confections, Windsor
Doll Bed Quilt, 100″ to 120″ perimeter, any technique, original design – no pattern help
$50.00 Gift Certificate

26. By Linda Sinasac
Best panel lap quilt, no less than 52″ x 70″
$25.00 Gift Certificate

27. By Judith Walker-Wareham
Strip Quilt, queen size, stripes 2” or less
$30.00

28. By Judith Walker-Wareham
Crumb Quilt
$30.00

29. By Judith Walker-Wareham
Strip Block Quilt, queen size, all blocks different colours
$25.00

30. By Judith Walker, Wareham
2 1/2 Strip Quilt
$25.00

31. By Judith Walker-Wareham
Flying Geese Quilt, back to blend with the front
$25.00

Specials – Class 64

By Homecraft Directors
People’s Choice Award in Quilts … Plaque
(Voted on at the Fair)

By Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island & Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC)
Best quilt depicting the Fair Theme of the year
1 EPIC Wine tasting Prize value $50 (see page 44)

Harrow Fair Machine Quilted Championship Quilt

1. Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited at the Harrow Fair to be eligible for this competition.
2. Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” measured on the perimeter.
3. The winner’s name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair.
4. Judging will occur at the Harrow Fair.
5. Upon making an entry into the Harrow Fair Quilt Competition, the exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
6. The Grand Champion and the Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all first and second prize eligible quilts.

Class 65 – Community Corner

  •  Crafter must acknowledge that by entering this category, they are surrendering their craft to be donated after the fair.
  • Crafters may enter more than one entry into these categories
  • All items entered in these specials will be donated to those in need in Windsor Essex County Community

1. By Hillary Horne of Property Lover YQG

Sensory Lap Blanket/Fiddle Mat
1st $60.00, 2nd $45.00, 3rd $30.00
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 weigh more than 3lbs

2. By Crafters Weekend
Wheelchair/Walker Bag
1st $60.00, 2nd $45.00, 3rd $30.00
Items must meet the following qualifications:

  • must be knitted, crochet, sewn, quilted, or andy combination
  • must be able to securely attach to a wheelchair or walker
  • must be 16″ x 9″ or smaller
  • machine was friendly
  • suggest multiple pockets inside and out
  • suggest inside pockets/locations for ID/keys/pens/pills/sanitary items/water bottle

3. By Crafters Weekend
Wheelchair Shawl/Cape
1st $60, 2nd $45.00, 3rd $30.00
Items must meet the following qualifications:

  • must be knitted, crochet, sewn, quilted, or any combination
  • machine wash friendly
  • strongly encourage that article drapes in front and closes in the back with slits for wheelchair push handles
  • think barber’s chair cape
  • remember that we don’t want the shawl to get caught in the wheels