DEPARTMENT 18 - NEEDLECRAFT
Chairperson:  Chrisey Fenton 570-833-4980 or [email protected]

Rules:
  1. Read the premium material for Department 18 very carefully.  Follow all rules and regulations. 
  2. The entry fee schedule is printed on the entry form.  The correct fee MUST accompany the entry form.  Entries are due August 8th.
  3. All entries must be brought to the Fairgrounds, the Monday before the Fair between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.  Entries must be removed from the Fairgrounds the Tuesday after the Fair between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.  Claim tickets must be presented to pick up entries and to claim premium checks.
  4. Only one item per exhibitor for each class number will be accepted.
  5. For clothing, each exhibit will consist of one garment, unless marked as a “set”.
  6. Each exhibit will be judged on workmanship, worth of article, appropriateness of material and design.  Item must fit category and size.
  7. We will NOT ACCEPT any entry with nudity, violence, disturbing or inappropriate material.
  8. The basis for judging household and needlework exhibits will be:
    1. Plain Sewing:          
      1. Worth of article
      2. Materials and trimmings – appropriateness and quality
      3. Workmanship – method of construction, choice and execution of stitches
    2. Dressmaking:
      1. Material – appropriateness, quality, color, and design
      2. Design – simplicity of line, harmony of color, appropriateness
      3. Workmanship – method of construction, choice and execution of stitches
    3. Embroidery & Crocheting:
      1. Worth of article
      2. Material – appropriateness and suitability of use for which it was made
      3. Design – simplicity and appropriateness
      4. Workmanship
    4. Knitting:
      1. Worth of article
      2. Workmanship – execution of stitches, perfection
  9. For crocheted or knitted items that lay on the table, please provide a piece of contrasting fabric to display it on so the pattern can be seen.
  10. All articles must be laundered and clean, free of fur and have no stains.
  11. Each exhibit must be made by the exhibitor in the current Fair year.
  12. Premiums will vary for type of Needlework.  A premium list will be good for all the classes listed below it.  When premiums change the list will be show prior to the class number.
  13. Youth under 19 – for additional information and correct entry code, see Dept. 11. Section 970 & Section 971.
SECTION 1 – CLOTHING (MUST BE SEWN)
Premiums:       $5        $4        $3        $2        $1
​Class:
1. Children’s Apron
2. Fancy Full Apron
3. Half Apron
4. Kitchen Apron
Premiums:       $8        $6        $5        $4        $3
​Class:
Children’s Garments:
7. 1-6 years, pants, shirt, & coat
8. 7-12 years, pants, shirt, & coat
9. Girl’s Dress – 1-6 years
10. Girl’s Dress – 7-12 years
11. Shirt or Slacks
Coat:
12. Blend Fabric
13. Cotton
14. Fleece
Dress:
15. Better Cotton
16. Silk or Blend Fabric
17. Wool
Jacket:
18. Any type – Fabric
Lingerie:
19. Children’s Pajamas

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20. Ladies’ Nightgown
21. Ladies’ Pajamas
Skirts and Blouses:
22. Blouse, with sleeves
23. Cotton or Blend Skirt
24. Man’s Shirt
25. Slacks, any fabric
26. Shorts​​​
Vest – Any Type and Fabric:
27. Sewn
28. Quilted​
Vest – Any Type and Fabric:
27. Sewn
28. Quilted
​24. Man’s Shirt
25. Slacks, any fabric
26. Shorts


Vest – Any Type and Fabric:
27. Sewn
28. Quilted​​​
Tote Bag or Purse:
29. Sewn
30. Quilted
31. Crocheted
32. Knitted
33. Felted
34. Other Tote Bag or Purse
Costumes:
35. Child - Sewn
36. Adult - Sewn
37. Hats – sewn
Christening:
38. Dress Items
Premiums:       $10      $8        $6        $4        $2
​Wedding Attire:
39. Gown
40. Head Piece
41. Evening Dress
42. Other Wedding Attire
SECTION 2 – NEEDLEWORK (MUST BE NEEDLEWORK, NOT SEWN
Premiums:       $8        $6        $5        $4        $3
Class:
​Pillows:
1. Applique
2. Crocheted
3. Embroidered
4. Cross Stitch
5. Latch hook
6. Swedish Weave
7. Knitted
Chair Pads:
8. Knitted
9. Crocheted
Hooked Wool (not latch hook)
Original Design:
10. Rugs – Small, 30” & under
11. Rugs – Large, Over 30”
12. Chair Pads
13. Other
Miscellaneous Toys:
14. Fabric Doll


​15. Fabric Other
​16. Teddy Bear
17. Mop Doll
18. Crocheted
19. Knitted
Doll Clothes or Sets:
21. Crocheted
22. Knitted
23. Sewn
Placemat – 12” x 18”:
24. Embroidered
25. Swedish Weave
26. Crocheted
27. Cross Stitch
28. Quilted
29. Other – No Looms
Bookmarks:
30. Crocheted
31. Embroidered


32. Woven
​33. Other
Wall Hanging – Must be hangable:
34. Quilted
35. Latch Hook
36. Other
Sweatshirts:
37. Counted Cross Stitch
Table Runner:
38. Knitted
39. Crocheted
40. Embroidery
41. Cross Stitch
42. Quilted
43. Other
Window Decorations:
44. Curtains or Valances – Short Window
      (No Window Scarves)
45. Needlework on Canvas
Premiums:       $5        $4        $3        $2        $1
Class:
Pot Holder:
50. Knitted
51. Crocheted
52. Other (No Looms)


​Dish Cloths:
53. Crocheted
54. Knitted
55. Other


​Baby Bibs:
56. Crocheted
57. Embroidery
58. Knitted
59. Sewn
Premiums:       $8        $6        $5        $4        $3
Class:
​​Pictures
Framed – 11”x17” & Over:
60. Crewel Work
61. Embroidery
62. Needlepoint
63. Counted Cross Stitch
64. Other
Framed – Under 11”x17”:
65. Crewel Work
66. Embroidery
67. Needlepoint
68. Counted Cross Stitch 6” & Over
69. Other


​Hooped – 11”x17” & Over:
70. Crewel Work
71. Embroidery
72. Needlepoint
73. Counted Cross Stitch
74. Quilted
Hooped – Under 11”x17”:
75. Crewel Work
76. Embroidery
77. Needlepoint
78. Counted Cross Stitch - 6” & Under
79. Counted Cross Stitch – 6” & Over
80. Quilted


​81. Other
Pillowcases:
82. Crocheted Edge
Cross Stitch:
83. Embroidery
84. Other
Holiday Framed – Over 8”:
85. Crewel Work
86. Embroidery
87. Needlepoint
88. Counted Cross Stitch
89. Quilted
90. Other
Premiums:       $8        $6        $5        $4        $3
Class:
Tablecloth:
100. Crocheted edge
101. Crocheted (solid)
102. Cross Stitch
103. Embroidery
104. Quilted
105. Other
106. Crocheted Mittens
107. Knitted Gloves
108. Crocheted Gloves
109. Knitted Hat
110. Crocheted Hat
111. Knitted Scarf
112. Crocheted Scarf
Skirts:
113. Knitted
114. Crocheted
Coat:
115. Crocheted
116. Knitted


Dress:
117. Knitted
118. Crocheted
Socks, Slippers, Booties:
119. Crocheted
120. Knitted
Shawl or Poncho:
121. Crocheted – Adult
122. Knitted – Adult
123. Other – Adult
124. Crocheted – Child
125. Knitted – Child
126. Other – Child
Wearing Apparel:
127. Crocheted, Cap and Scarf Set
128. Knitted, Cap and Scarf Set
129. Knitted, Mittens
Sweater – Cardigan:
130. Crocheted – Child
131. Knitted – Child


132. Crocheted – Adult
133. Knitted – Adult
134. Other - Adult
Sweater – Sleeveless
Pullover/Vest:
135. Crocheted - Child
136. Knitted - Child
137. Crocheted – Adult
138. Knitted – Adult
139. Other - Adult
Sweater – Pullover with Sleeves:
140. Crocheted - Child
141. Knitted - Child
142. Crocheted – Adult
143. Knitted – Adult
144. Other - Adult
Sweater and Cap Set:
145. Crocheted
146. Knitted
Christening:
147. Dress Items
Premiums:       $6        $5        $4        $3        $2
Class:
Baby Blanket – 34” x 38”:
150. Crocheted
151. Knitted
Fleece:
152. Sewn
153. Tied / Pieced (Not Knotted Fringe)
154. Other
Hand Towels:
155. Applique
156. Embroidered
157. Cross Stitch


Doilies – Under 12”:
158. Quilted
159. Crocheted Edge - Mounted
160. Crocheted - Mounted
161. 3 Dimensional
162. Applique with Embroidery
163. Crewel
164. Cross Stitch
165. Knitted


Doilies – Over 12”:
166. Quilted
167. Crocheted Edge - Mounted
168. Crocheted - Mounted
169. 3 Dimensional
170. Applique with Embroidery
171. Crewel
172. Cross Stitch
173. Knitted
Premiums:       $5        $4        $3        $2        $1
Class:
​Decorative Flag, Banners (any size):
174. Appliqued
175. Other (sewn)


​Plastic Canvas:
176. Toy
177. Purse or Tote Bag
178. Wall Hanging
179. Doll Furniture


Plastic Canvas Continued:
180. Baby Things
181. Useful Things
182. Displays
183. Other
SECTION 3 – AFGHANS & QUILTS (NOT FLEECE)
*All names must be covered
Premiums:  $8  $6  $5  $3  $2
Afghans, Crocheted
     Small – less than 48”x60”:
1. Shell Stitch
2. Granny Stitch
3. Popcorn Stitch
4. Cable Stitch
5. Hairpin Stitch
6. Afghan Stitch
7. Broom Stitch
8. Ripple Stitch
9. Swedish Weave
10. Knitted
11. Woven
13. Other
Premiums:  $12  $10  $8  $6  $4
Afghans, Crocheted
     Medium – less than 60”x72”:
14. Shell Stitch
15. Granny Stitch
16. Popcorn Stitch
17. Cable Stitch
18. Hairpin Stitch
19. Afghan Stitch
20. Broom Stitch
21. Ripple Stitch
22. Swedish Weave
23. Knitted
24. Woven
26. Other
Premiums:  $15  $12  $10  $8  $6
Afghans, Crocheted
     Large, 60”x72” & Over:
27. Shell Stitch
28. Granny Stitch
29. Popcorn Stitch
30. Cable Stitch
31. Hairpin Stitch
32. Afghan Stitch
33. Broom Stitch
34. Ripple Stitch
35. Swedish Weave
36. Knitted
37. Woven
39. Other
Premiums:       $17      $15      $12      $10      $8
Quilts – Handmade, Hand Quilted –
     King-Queen – 90”x108” or 90”x118”:
40. Applique
41. Embroidered
42. Pieced
43. Stamp or Stencil
44. Tied
Quilts – Handmade, Machine Quilted –
     King-Queen – 90”x108” or 90”x118”:
     (Include Name of Quilter - Covered)
46. Applique
47. Embroidered
48. Pieced
49. Stamp or Stencil
50. Tied
Quilts – Machine Made/Hand Quilted -
     King-Queen – 90”x108” or 90”x118”:
52. Applique
53. Embroidered
54. Pieced
55. Stamp or Stencil
56. Tied
Quilts – Machine Made/Machine Quilted -
     King-Queen – 90”x108” or 90”x118”:
     (Include Name of Quilter - Covered)
58. Applique
59. Embroidered
60. Pieced
61. Stamp or Stencil
62. Tied
Premiums:       $15      $12      $10      $8        $6
Quilts – Handmade, Hand Quilted – Full – 85”x102”:
64. Applique
65. Embroidered
66. Pieced
67. Stamp or Stencil
68. Tied
Quilts – Handmade, Machine Quilted – Full – 85”x102”:
     (Included Name of Quilter - Covered)
70. Applique
71. Embroidered
72. Pieced
73. Stamp or Stencil
74. Tied
Quilts – Machine Made/Hand Quilted - Full – 85”x102”:
76. Applique
77. Embroidered
78. Pieced
79. Stamp or Stencil
80. Tied
Quilts – Machine Made/Machine Quilted - Full – 85”x102”:
     (Include Name of Quilter - Covered)
82. Applique
83. Embroidered
84. Pieced
85. Stamp or Stencil
86. Tied
Premiums:       $13      $10      $8        $6        $4
Quilts – Handmade,
     Hand Quilted –
     Twin – 68”x102”:
88. Applique
89. Embroidered
90. Pieced
91. Stamp or Stencil
92. Tied
Quilts – Handmade,
     Machine Quilted –
     Twin – 68”x102”:
    (Include Name of Quilter-
     Covered)
94. Applique
95. Embroidered
96. Pieced
97. Stamp or Stencil
98. Tied
Quilts – Machine Made,
     Hand Quilted -
     Twin – 68”x102”:
100. Applique
101. Embroidered
102. Pieced
103. Stamp or Stencil
104. Tied
Quilts – Machine Made,
     Machine Quilted -
     Twin – 68”x102”:
     (Include Name of Quilter-
      Covered)
106. Applique
107. Embroidered
108. Pieced
109. Stamp or Stencil
110. Tied
Premiums:       $12      $10      $8        $6        $4
Magic Pillow or Quillo:
112. Crocheted
113. Quilted
​114. Other
Premiums:       $8        $6        $5        $3        $2
Baby Quilt (34” x 48”):
119. Binding on Pre-Printed Panel
120. One Piece (stamped)
121. Embroidered
122. Handmade/Hand Quilted
123. Handmade/Machine Quilted
124. Machine Made/Hand Quilted
125. Machine Made/ Machine Quilted
126. Tied
Miniature Quilt – Handmade/Hand Quilted:  (Under 12” x 12”)
128. Applique
129. Embroidered
130. Pieced
131. Stamp or Stencil
132. Tied
Miniature Quilt – Handmade/Machine Quilted:  (Under 12” x 12”)
134. Applique
135. Embroidered
136. Pieced
137. Stamp or Stencil
138. Tied
Miniature Quilt – Machine Made/Hand Quilted:  (Under 12” x 12”)
140. Applique
141. Embroidered
142. Pieced
143. Stamp or Stencil
144. Tied
Miniature Quilt – Machine Made/Machine Quilted:  (Under 12” x 12”)
146. Applique
147. Embroidered
148. Pieced
149. Stamp or Stencil
150. Tied
Quilts – Handmade – Small (Lap):  (36” x 48” or smaller)
152. Applique
153. Embroidered
154. Pieced
155. Stamp or Stencil
156. Tied
Quilts – Machine Made – Small (Lap):  (36” x 48” or smaller)
158. Applique
159. Embroidered
160. Pieced
161. Stamp or Stencil
162. Tied
​​Quilts – Handmade – Large (Lap):  (36” x 48” or larger)
164. Applique
165. Embroidered
166. Pieced
​167. Stamp or Stencil
168. Tied
Quilts – Machine Made – Large (Lap):  (36” x 48” or larger)
170. Applique
171. Embroidered
172. Pieced
173. Stamp or Stencil
174. Tied
Quilts – Rag:
176. Large – 36” x 48” or larger
177. Small – 36” x 48” or smaller
Quilts – Made by a Group – Large:
179. Handmade/Hand Quilted
180. Handmade/Machine Quilted-Include Name of Quilter (Cover name)
181. Machine Made/Hand Quilted
182. Machine Made/Machine Quilted
Quilts – Made by a Group – Small (36”x48” or under):
184. Handmade/ Hand Quilted
185. Handmade/ Machine Quilted-Include Name of Quilter (Cover Name)
186. Machine Made/Hand Quilted-Include Name of Quilter (Cover Name)
187. Machine Made/Machine Quilted- Include Name of Quilter (Cover Name)
Wall Hanging – Handmade – Large (36” x 48” or over) Must be hangable:
189. Applique
190. Embroidered
191. Pieced
192. Stamp or Stencil
193. Tied
Wall Hanging – Handmade – Small (24” x 36” & under) Must be hangable:
195. Applique
196. Embroidered
197. Pieced
198. Stamp or Stencil
199. Tied
Wall Hanging – Machine Made –
     Small (24” x 36” or under) Must be hangable:
201. Applique
202. Embroidered
203. Pieced
204. Stamp or Stencil
205. Tied
Wall Hanging – Machine Made – Large
     (36” x 48” or over) Must be hangable:
207. Applique
208. Embroidered
209. Pieced
210. Stamp or Stencil
211. Tied
SECTION 4 – RUGS
(Maximum size limit for all rugs is 36” x 48”)
Premiums:   $5   $4   $3   $2   $1
Rug – Small – 30” & Under:
1. Braided
2. Crocheted    
3. Knitted
4. Knotted (Latch Hook)
5. Woven
Premiums:   $6   $5   $4   $3   $2
Rug – Large – Over 30”:
7. Braided
8. Crocheted
9. Knitted
10. Knotted (Latch Hook)
11. Woven
SECTION 6 – HOLIDAY ARTICLES – CHRISTMAS & OTHER (Must be needlework)
Premiums:       $6        $5        $4        $3        $
Christmas Ornaments or Decor:
1. Crocheted
2. Quilted
3. Cross Stitch
4. Knitted
5. Hooked Wool (Not Latch Hook)
6. Felt  
7. Sewn
8. Other
Tree Skirts:
9. Crocheted
10. Quilted
11. Cross Stitch
12. Knitted
13. Latch Hook
14. Sewn
Table Runners:
15. Crocheted
16. Quilted
17. Cross Stitch
18. Knitted
19. Embroidered
20. Hooked Wool (Not Latch Hook)
Tablecloth:
22. Crocheted
23. Quilted
24. Cross Stitch
25. Embroidered
Doilies:
28. Crocheted​
29. Quilted
30. Cross Stitch
31. Embroidered
32. Knit
Towels:
33. Cross Stitch
34. Embroidered
35. Applique
Christmas Stockings:
37. Quilted
38. Cross Stitch
39. Knitted
40. Hooked Wool (Not Latch Hook)
Premiums:       $5        $4        $3        $2        $1
Plastic Canvas:
50. Christmas Ornament
51. Other Holiday

​53. Christmas Village
54. Christmas Tree Top
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