DEPARTMENT 11 - SECTION 970 & 971
YOUTH NEEDLECRAFT
​Chairpersons:  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 970 – Ages 10 & Under               SECTION 971 – Ages 11-18
(Age is of January 1st of the current year)
Exhibitors in each section may enter in any of the classes listed below.
Sewing:
Premiums:       $5        $4        $3        $2        $1
Classes:
1. Half Apron
2. Whole Apron
3. Head Scarf
4. Poncho – Cotton or Cotton Blend
5. Tote Bag
6. Christmas Ornament (Sewn) – Under 4”
​9. Vest

​10. Purse
12. Blouse
13. Pillow
14. Toy/Stuffed Animal
Embellished with Needlework Only:
15. Sweatshirt
16. Other Garment
Premiums:       $6        $5        $4        $3        $2
16. Jacket – any fabric
​Blouse:           
17. Sleeves – any fabric
18. Sleeveless – any fabric
One Piece Outfit – any fabric:
19. Pants or Slacks
20. Shorts
21. Shirt – cotton or blend
22. Jumper
23. Shirt
Dress:
25. Cotton
26. Any Fabric​
​Two Piece Outfit – any fabric:
29. Blouse and Shorts
30. Blouse and Skirt
31. Blouse and Pants or Slacks
32. Blouse and Culottes
Lingerie – any fabric:
33. Nightgown
34. Pajamas
35. Housecoat
​36. Useful Articles
Knitting:
Premiums:       $5        $4        $3        $2        $1
Beginning:
37. Head Band or Head Hugger
38. Triangle Head or Neck Scarf
39. Slippers
40. Simple Shell
41. Scarf
42. Other Simple Design
​​Intermediate:
43. Mittens and Head Hugger
44. Socks
45. Pullover Sweater
46. Cardigan Sweater with Buttons
47. Other Knitted Articles – More Intricate Design
Premiums:       $6        $5        $4        $3        $2
​48. Knitting Advanced – two or more colors of yarn
Crocheting:
Premiums:       $6        $5        $4        $3        $2
Beginners, Single or Double Crochet Stitch:
49. Pot Holders
50. Scarves
51. Cap/Hat
 ​Intermediate, Varied Stitches:
53. Mittens and Head Hugger
54. Small Blanket (Under 48" x 60")
55. Other
Premiums:     $6        $5         $4          $3          $2
Advanced – 2 or More Color of Yarn:
56. Sweater – Pullover
57. Sweater – Cardigan
58. Large Blanket (60” x 72”)
59. More Intricate Design
60. Other
Cushions:
61. Latch Hook
62. Embroidered
63. Knitted
Plastic Canvas:
65. Holiday
66. Toy
67. Wall Hanging
68. Coasters
69. Photo Albums
70. Scrapbook (judged on inside also)
Pillow Cases:
72. Embroidered
73. Cross Stitch
Photo Albums:
74. Cloth
75. No Plastic Canvas
76. Needlepoint Picture
Quilts:
77. Quilt Square 20” or Less
78. Small Quilt or Wall Hanging 21”-46”
79. Quilt – over 46”
80. Quilt, Rag
81. Swedish Weave
Fleece Blankets:
82. Sewn
83. Other
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