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Department J - Needlecraft PDF Print E-mail



ENTRY DAY: Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
Please bring your pre-registered items to the fairgrounds on this day between 8am and 8pm.


             

RULES: 

Superintendent: Mary Edelman     1. All articles must be the handiwork of and owned by exhibitor. 
     2. Articles which have previously won a premium are not eligible. 
Pre-registration is due by Monday, August 2, 2010 listing all exhibits intended to be entered.       3. Articles must have been completed within two years preceding the fair. 
     4. Soiled articles will not be judged. 
ENTRY DAY:      5. One entry will be accepted in each lot per exhibitor. 
WEDNESDAY, August 4, 2010 - 8:00am-8:00pm     6. Wall hangings must have a means of hanging.  Wire is preferred for pictures.  Quilted wall hangings must have "sleeve" or sewn-on tabs. 
     7. "Not otherwise listed" lots include ONLY articles that have no regular lots listed. 
     8. Judges will not ribbon an article if it is not quality work, regardless of competition. 
     9. Any article having exhibitor's name displayed must have it securely covered by stitched cloth or heavy tape, front and back for entry day and judging.  Building staff WILL NOT complete this task for exhibitors.  Covers will be removed after judging for public display. 
     10. No entry may be removed before 7:00pm on Sunday, August 15, 2010.  Building will close at 9:00pm. 
      **CHAMPION AWARD of $10.00 may be given to one outstanding article selected from each of the following area of Seniors and all ages categories: quilts, rugs, knitting, crocheting, needlework, clothing, non-clothing (sewn), and overall Juniors.  The quilt and rug Champion winners are eligible for the Minnesota State Fair Sweepstakes contests.** 


For more important rules please go to the General Rules page.


  Needlework Judging Guideline

  1. General Appearance
    1. Eye appeal
    2. Color and design
    3. Condition of article
  2. Workmanship
    1. Cleanliness
    2. Uniformity of stitches
    3. Construction technique appropriate for specific class/lot
    4. Finishing
  3. Materials used
    1. Suitability to article



COUNTED THREAD EMBROIDERY


Class 1 - All Ages

Class 2 - Ages 65 and Over

Picture measurements do NOT include mat and/or frame.  "Cnt x st" abbreviation in these classes means "counted cross stitch".  Counted cross stitch work consists of counted cross stitch and back stitch.  "Smaller than 14 count" and "larger than 14 count" means the threads per inch.  Small will be 18, 22, etc. Larger will be 11, etc.

  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00

Lot

  1. Cnt x st picture, framed, less than 50 sq. in smaller than 14 count
  2. Cnt x st picture, framed, less than 50 sq. in., 14 count or larger
  3. Cnt x st picture, framed, 50-120 sq. in., smaller than 14 count
  4. Cnt x st picture, framed, 50-120 sq. in., 14 count or larger
  5. Cnt x st picture, framed, 121-150 sq. in., smaller than 14 count
  6. Cnt x st picture, framed, 121-150 sq. in., 14 count or larger
  7. Cnt x st picture, framed, 151-250 sq. in., smaller than 14 count
  8. Cnt x st picture, framed, 151-250 sq. in., 14 count or larger
  9. Cnt x st picture, framed, over 250 sq. in., smaller than 14 count
  10. Cnt x st picture, framed, over 250 sq. in., 14 count or larger
  11. Cnt x st sampler, must include alphabet and numbers
  12. Cnt x st insert on towels and bibs
  13. Cnt x st wall hanging, unframed
  14. Cnt x st bell cord
  15. Cnt x st table runner or centerpiece
  16. Cnt x st pillow
  17. Cnt x st holiday item, not picture or wall hanging
  18. Cnt x st afghan
  19. Cnt x st on a garment, using waste canvas
  20. Cnt x st on perforated paper or aida plus, any item
  21. Framed piece using more than one counted thread technique
  22. Unframed piece using more than one counted thread technique
  23. Cnt x st, preprinted
  24. Not otherwise listed

 

 

 

EMBROIDERY
Class 3 - All Ages 

Class 4 - Age 65 and over

This class includes traditional, cut work, silk, candlewick, crewel, stamped cross stitch, smocking, Brazilian, applique, etc. Does NOT include counted thread.  Measurements do NOT include mat and/or frame.

  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00

Lot

  1. Dish towels, set of three
  2. Duplicate stitch on a knitted item
  3. Garment, adult, trimmed with embroidery
  4. Garment, child, trimmed with embroidery
  5. Garment, infant, trimmed with embroidery
  6. Holiday item, other than picture or wall hanging
  7. Napkins, set of four
  8. Picture, framed
  9. Pillow
  10. Pillowcases, one pair
  11. Quilt
  12. Table runner or centerpiece
  13. Tablecloth, less than 72" in length
  14. Tablecloth, 72" or more in length
  15. Wall hanging, unframed
  16. Embroidered bell pull
  17. Crewel holiday item
  18. Crewel picture, framed
  19. Crewel pillow
  20. Crewel wall hanging
  21. Crewel bell pull
  22. Huck toweling with embroidery/Swedish weaving
  23. Brazilian embroidery
  24. Not otherwise listed



MACHINE EMBROIDERY
CLASS 5 - All Ages
CLASS 6 - Age 65 and over 
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00
Lot
  1. Garment, adult
  2. Garment, child
  3. Garment, infant
  4. Home decor item
  5. Not otherwise listed 
CROCHET
CLASS 7 - All Ages
CLASS 8 - Age 65 and over
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
 Lot
  1. Afghan, one piece
  2. Afghan assembled, strips, motifs, etc.
  3. Afghan, baby
  4. Bedspread
  5. Christmas item
  6. Doily, under 14" diameter, using thread
  7. Doily, over 14" diameter, using thread
  8. Doll clothes, one item only
  9. Doll dressed in all crochet clothing, not intended for play
  10. Group of doll clothes with accessories mounted
  11. Footwear, any size
  12. Garment, adult, other than listed
  13. Garment, child, other than listed
  14. Garment, infant, other than listed
  15. Headwear, includes scarf, any size, may enter only ONE item
  16. Holiday item, other than Christmas
  17. Infant ensemble, at least 3 pieces
  18. Pillow
  19. Potholder or dishcloth
  20. Shawl or stole
  21. Sweater, adult
  22. Sweater, child
  23. Sweater, infant
  24. Table runner, using thread
  25. Tablecloth, using thread
  26. Toy, stuffed, doll OR animal; must be ALL crochet & safe for child's play
  27. Vest or shell
  28. Ponchos, adult or child
  29. Purse or totebag
  30. Filet crocheted item
  31. Not otherwise listed

 

 

HARDANGAR
 CLASS 9 - All Ages
CLASS 10 - Age 65 and over
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Bell pull or unframed wall hanging
  2. Holiday item, not picture or wall hanging
  3. Doily
  4. Picture, framed
  5. Pillow
  6. Table runner or centerpiece
  7. Tablecloth
  8. Educational display about hardangar
  9. Not otherwise listed
HANDMADE LACE
CLASS 11 - All Ages
CLASS 12 - Age 65 and over
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Battenburge lace, any item
  2. Bobbin Lace, any item
  3. Needle Lace, any item
  4. Tatted Doily
  5. Tatted, item trimmed with tatting
  6. Tatted, any other item, must be ALL tatted
  7. Other handmade lace technique not listed, any item not listed

 

 

WEAVING
CLASS 13 - All Ages
CLASS 14 - Age 65 and over
No rugs accepted in this class.  They belong in class 15 or 16.
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Placemats, set of 2
  2. Wall Hanging
  3. Apparel
  4. Educational display about weaving
  5. Not otherwise listed

 

 

RUGS
CLASS 15 - All Ages
CLASS 16 - Age 65 and over
All rugs made for wall hanging must have finished backs and a means of hanging.
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Braided wool
  2. Braided, other than wool
  3. Crochet
  4. Hooded, latch hook, cut yarn
  5. Hooked, punched technique, uncut
  6. Hooked, other
  7. Woven, cotton rag
  8. Woven, other than rag type
  9. Not otherwise listed

 

 

KNITTING
CLASS 17 - All Ages
CLASS 18 - Age 65 and over
NOTE: No machine knits in this class.  See classes 19 and 20.  Pattern means one color, different stitches.  Design means more than one color yarn.  Plain knit may include stripes.
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Afghan, baby
  2. Afghan, design
  3. Afghan, pattern
  4. Afghan, plain
  5. Bedspread
  6. Holiday item
  7. Dishcloth or potholder (set of two)
  8. Doily, knitted, using thread, less than 14" diameter
  9. Doily, knitted, using thread, over 14" diameter
  10. Doll clothes, one item
  11. Doll, dressed in all knit clothing, not intended for play
  12. Doll, toy or animal, stuffed; must be ALL knit and safe for child's play
  13. Slippers, any size
  14. Headwear, pattern
  15. Headwear, design
  16. Headwear, plain
  17. Holiday item other than Christmas
  18. Infant clothing, not sweater
  19. Infant ensemble, at least 3 pieces
  20. Mittens, adult, pattern or design
  21. Mittens, adult, plain
  22. Mittens, child, pattern or design
  23. Mittens, child, plain
  24. Pillow
  25. Scarf
  26. Felted item
  27. Sweater, child, pattern or design, pullover
  28. Sweater, child, pattern or design, cardigan
  29. Sweater, child, plain, pullover or cardigan
  30. Sweater, infant
  31. Sweater, lady, pattern or design, pullover
  32. Sweater, lady, pattern or design, cardigan
  33. Sweater, lady, plain, pullover or cardigan
  34. Sweater, man, pattern or design, pullover
  35. Sweater, man, pattern or design, cardigan
  36. Sweater, man, plain pullover or cardigan
  37. Vest, adult
  38. Vest, child
  39. Socks, pattern
  40. Ponchos, adult or child
  41. Purse or tote bag
  42. Shawl or stole
  43. Not otherwise listed
MACHINE KNIT
CLASS 19 - All Ages
CLASS 20 - Age 65 and over
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Garment, adult
  2. Garment, child
  3. Garment, infant
  4. Hat or scarf
  5. Not otherwise listed
NEEDLEPOINT
CLASS 21 - All Ages
CLASS 22 - Age 65 and over
Must use needlepoint canvas.  NO plastic canvas.
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00
LOT
  1. Bargello item
  2. Holiday, any item except pictures or wall hangings
  3. Petit Pointe item
  4. Picture, framed
  5. Pillow
  6. Sampler of needlepoint stitches
  7. Wall hanging, unframed, includes bell pull
  8. Not otherwise listed

 
PLASTIC CANVAS NEEDLEPOINT
CLASS 23 - All Ages
CLASS 24 - Age 65 and over
Plastic canvas items with no fill-in stitching will NOT be accepted.
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00
LOT
  1. Holiday item
  2. Tissue Cover
  3. Tote bag or purse
  4. Not otherwise listed
QUILTING
CLASS 25 - All Ages
CLASS 26 - Age 65 and over
Lots 1 to 16 must be AT LEAST 60x80 inches or over. All quilts must be made entirely by the exhibitor EXCEPT as specified in each lot. A quilt is made up of three layers that are attached by quilting.
ALL QUILTED WALL HANGINGS MUST BE PREPARED FOR HANGING!
  • Premiums: 1st - $8.00; 2nd - $7.00; 3rd - $6.00; 4th - $5.00; 5th - $4.00
LOT Large Bed Quilts, 60" x 80" or Bigger
  1. Any quilt made by a group of at least 3 people.
  2. Any quilt pieced by the exhibitor and quilted by someone else.
  3. Any tied quilt.
  4. Appliqued, hand quilted by entrant.
  5. Appliqued, machine quilted by entrant.
  6. Appliqued, hand or machine quilted by someone other than entrant.
  7. Special surface design techniques (whole cloth, embroidery, embellishments); hand or machine quilted by entrant.
  8. Mixed techniques, hand or machine quilted by entrant.
  9. Original design, hand or machine by entrant.
  10. Pieced, hand quilted by entrant.
  11. Pieced, machine quilted by entrant.
  12. First time quilt, hand or machine quilted by entrant.
  13. First time quilt, tied by entrant.
  14. Original design, machine quilted
  15. Special occasion quilt, anniversary, wedding, etc.
  16. Not otherwise listed.


    Crib and Small Quilts, Less than 60" x 80"


  17. Baby/lap quilt, hand quilted by entrant.
  18. Baby/lap quilt, machine quilted by entrant.
  19. Baby/lap quilt, mixed techniques by entrant.
  20. Baby/lap quilt, quilted by someone other than entrant.
  21. Recycled, hand or machine quilted, must use old ties, jeans, or other clothing - by entrant, less than 60" x 80"
  22. Trapunto, by entrant - less than 60" x 80"
  23. Special surface techniques (whole cloth, embroidery, painting, embellishments) hand or machine quilted by entrant. Less than 60" x 80"
  24. Not otherwise listed.

    Wall Quilts, MUST be prepared for hanging


  25. Pieced, hand quilted by entrant.
  26. Pieced, machine quilted by entrant.
  27. Appliqued, hand quilted by entrant.
  28. Appliqued, machine quilted by entrant.
  29. Appliqued, machine quilted by someone other than entrant.
  30. Mixed techniques, (pieced, appliqued, embroidery, painted, etc) by entrant.
  31. Pieced, machine quilted by someone other than entrant.
  32. Pieced, hand quilted by someone other than entrant.
  33. Special surface techniques (whole cloth, embroidery, painting embellishments) hand or machine quilted.
  34. Original Design, hand or machine quilted by entrant.
  35. Wall hanging using fusible appliqué hand or machine quilted.
  36. Not otherwise listed.

    Other Quilts

  37. Christmas Tree Skirt
  38. Christmas Stocking
  39. Miniature (scaled replica) hand or machine quilted
  40. Pillow
  41. Tablecloth runner or 2 placements
  42. Garment, must be pieced or appliquéd. Hand or machine quilted by entrant.
  43. Not otherwise listed

SEWING OTHER THAN GARMENTS

Sewing Judging Guidelines
  1. General Appearance
    1. Eye appeal
    2. Color and texture selection show style
    3. Condition: clean and pressed
  2. Materials used
    1. Suitability to item
    2. Appropriate notions
  3. Workmanship
    1. Construction techniques appropriate to project
    2. Cutting, stitching, seaming, hemming, finishing appearance
CLASS 27 - All Ages
CLASS 28 - Age 65 and over
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Animal stuffed, all fabric
  2. Holiday item
  3. Coverlet or throw, yo-yo, crazy quilted made without a batting layer
  4. Doll clothes, one item
  5. Doll, stuffed, all fabric, safe for child's play
  6. Outdoor gear (ski bag, duffle bag, gun case)
  7. Pillow
  8. Pot holder or oven mitt
  9. Puppet
  10. Recycled; entry must be reconstructed, NO clothing
  11. Tablecloth or set of 4 placemats
  12. Toy, stuffed, all fabric
  13. Not otherwise listed
ADULT GARMENTS
CLASS 29 - All Ages
CLASS 30 - Age 65 and over
All clothing must be new and clean.  All parts of garments must be made by exhibitor
Garment Construction Judging Guidelines 
  1. General Appearance
    1. Eye appeal
    2. Design color
    3. Condition of garment; clean, pressed, etc.
  2. Materials used
    1. Suitability to item
    2. Appropriateness of findings
  3. Workmanship
    1. Cut, stitching, seams, hems, finishes, etc.
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Blazer
  2. Coat
  3. Costume
  4. Denim garment
  5. Dress
  6. Dress, wedding or formal
  7. Ensemble
  8. Jacket
  9. Jumper
  10. Lingerie
  11. Pajamas or nightgown
  12. Robe or housecoat
  13. Shirt or blouse, lady
  14. Shirt, man
  15. Skirt
  16. Slacks, lady-with closures (zipper, buttons, etc.)
  17. Slacks, man-with closures (zipper, buttons, etc.)
  18. Sweatshirt, plain
  19. Swimsuit or cover-up
  20. T-shirt, plain
  21. Vest, plain
  22. Hat and scarf set
  23. Mittens
  24. Wool garment
  25. Not otherwise listed

 

 

CHILDREN'S GARMENTS
CLASS 31 - All Ages
CLASS 32 - Age 65 and over
All clothing must be clean and new.  Sizes 2-12.
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Bathrobe
  2. Beachwear
  3. Coat
  4. Costume
  5. Denim garment
  6. Dress
  7. Jogging suit
  8. Jumper
  9. Pajamas or nightgown
  10.  Recycled clothing item, such as child's jacket from an old adult coat
  11. Shirt or blouse, girl
  12. Shirt, boy
  13. Shorts
  14. Skirt
  15. Slacks, trousers or overalls-with closures (zipper, buttons, etc.)
  16. Sweatshirt, plain
  17. T-shirt or T-shirt dress
  18. Vest
  19. Winter outerwear
  20. Hat, scarf and mittens ensemble
  21. Boiled wool garment
  22. Not otherwise listed

 

 

INFANTS GARMENTS
CLASS 33 - All Ages
CLASS 34 - Age 65 and over
All clothing must be clean and new.  Sizes up 2.
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00; 5th - $2.00
LOT
  1. Bib
  2. Christening dress
  3. Coat or jacket
  4. Dress or suit
  5. Multi-piece set
  6. Playsuit
  7. Sleeper
  8. Sweatshirt
  9. T-shirt
  10. Not otherwise listed
HAND SPINNING
CLASS 35 - All Ages
CLASS 36 - Age 65 and over
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00
LOT
  1. Any item, hand felted or fulled
  2. Garment, large, knitted with hand spun yarn, such as sweater
  3. Garment, woven using hand spun yarn
  4. Skein of yarn
  5. Small item knitted with hand spun yarn, such as mittens
  6. Education display about hand spinning
  7. Not otherwise listed 
 
CHILDREN 
CLASS 37 - Ages 16 and Under
Follow the same rules as described in the "All Ages" classes 
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00
LOT
  1. Any item, completely HAND SEWN
  2. Any woven item
  3. Cnt x st picture, framed less than 50 sq. in.
  4. Cnt x st picture, framed, 50 sq. in. or larger
  5. Cnt x st, any other
  6. Crewel embroidery item
  7. Crochet item, scarf, hat or purse
  8. Embroidery item
  9. Hand knitted item, scarf, hat or purse
  10. Machine embroidery item
  11. Machine knitted item
  12. Needlepoint item
  13. One plastic canvas item: MUST be stitched
  14. Pillow, any method
  15. Quilt, any size; machine, hand quilted or tied
  16. Quilted item, any other
  17. Rug, any method
  18. Tote or duffle bag, machine sewn
  19. Toy, animal or doll, stuffed;  machine sewn
  20. Yarn, hand spun; one skein
  21. Hardanger item
  22. Puppet, machine sewn
  23. Doll clothes, any item
  24. Handmade lace
  25. Afghan crocheted, any size
  26. Afghan knitted, any size
  27. Not otherwise listed
  28. Blouse or shirt, machine sewn
  29. Costume, machine sewn
  30. Denim garment, machine sewn
  31. Dress, machine sewn
  32. Pajamas, nightgown or robe, machine sewn
  33. Skirt or slacks or shorts, machine sewn
  34. Vest, machine sewn
  35. Mittens, hat and scarf set, machine sewn
  36. Not otherwise listed, machine sewn
CLASS 38 - For physically challenged or developmentally disabled persons.
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00
LOT
  1. Embroidery
  2. Crocheting
  3. Weaving
  4. Quilting
  5. Sewing
  6. Wearable art
  7. Not otherwise listed
WEARABLE ART and ACCESSORIES 
CLASS 39 - All Ages
CLASS 40 - Age 65 and over
All items are to be sewn and embellished as desired (suggestions include: applique's, paint, beads, added textures, etc.) 
  • Premiums: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00
LOT
  1. Quilted jacket
  2. Quilted vest
  3. Quilted other garment
  4. Dress or jumper
  5. T- shirt
  6. Sweatshirt
  7. Purse or tote bag
  8. Hats
  9. Not otherwise listed 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     

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