DEPARTMENT 18
NEEDLECRAFT
(Refer to general rules)
Exhibits accepted on Saturday 9:00 to 5:00, Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00
1. No article can compete as more than one entry; that is, an article can be judged but once.
2. All clothing must be laundered and ironed.
3. Each exhibit to be judged on workmanship, worth of article, appropriateness of material and design.
4. Only one entry per class per exhibitor will be entered in this department.
5. Items must have been completed by the exhibitor during the past year.
6. All sets, such as slippers, socks, cap and scarf, must be fastened together.
7. Exhibits cannot be removed until 10:00 p.m. Saturday evening or they can be picked up Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Basis for judging household and needlework exhibits:
Plain Sewing – Lingerie or aprons to be judged on
1. Worth of article
2. Materials and trimmings, appropriateness, quality
3. Workmanship – method of construction, choice and execution of stitches.
Dressmaking – Simple house dresses, shirtwaist, skirt, simple school dress for girl to be judge on
1. Material - its appropriateness, quality, color and design
2. Design – simplicity of line, harmony of color, appropriateness
3. Workmanship – method of construction, choice and execution of stitches
Embroidery and Crocheting – Simple designs and edges for trimming to be judged on
1. Worth of article
2. Material – appropriateness and suitability for use for which it was made
3. Workmanship
Knitting – to be judged on
1. Worth of article
2. Workmanship – execution of stitches, perfection
SECTION 1
Clothing
1. Each exhibit to consist of one garment.
2. Each garment to be judged on materials, color, design, suitability and workmanship.
3. All articles of clothing must have been made since the close of last year’s fair by the exhibitor.
CLASS PREMIUMS
Apron
$3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50
01 Children’s apron
02 Coverall
03 Fancy apron
04 Half apron
05 Kitchen apron
Children’s garment
$4.00 $3.25 $2.50 $1.75
06 Boy’s outfit
07 Coat
08 Girl’s outfit (one to six years)
09 Girl’s outfit (6 to 12 yrs.)
10 Shirt
Coat
$8.00 $6.50 $5.00 $3.50
11 Blended Fabric
12 Cotton
13 Silk
14 Wool
Dress
$4.00 $3.25 $2.50 $1.75
15 Better Cotton dress
16 Cotton Housedress
17 Evening dress
18 Silk or blend fabric dress
19 Synthetic fabric dress
20 Wool dress
Two-piece dress
21 Blend fabric dress
22 Cotton dress
23 Silk dress
24 Wool dress
25 Hats
26 Jacket-any fabric
Lingerie
27 Children’s pajamas
28 Girl’s nightgown
29 Housecoat
30 Ladies nightgown
31 Ladies pajamas
32 Men’s pajamas
33 Other
Mending or repairing (single entry)
34 Any article-hand done mending
35 Any article-machine done mending
36 Any article-renovated or remodeled clothing
Skirts and blouses
37 Cotton blouse with sleeves
38 Cotton blouse, sleeveless
39 Cotton or cotton blend skirt
40 Culottes
41 Man’s shirt
42 Silk or blend blouse w/sleeves
43 Wool or wool blend skirt
44 Other
45 Slacks-any fabric
Suits
46 Blend fabric suit
47 Cotton suit
48 Synthetic fabric suit
49 Wool suit
50 Other
Decorated Clothing
51 Embroidered
52 Appliqued
53 Other
Sportswear
55 Ladies
56 Girl’s
57 Men’s
58 Boy’s
59 Clothing modified for special needs
SECTION 2
Needlework
CLASS PREMIUMS
Bedspreads
$4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50
01 Crocheted
02 Knitted
03 Embroidered
Carriage Robe
04 Crocheted
05 Felt
06 Knitted
07 Woven
Centerpieces, under 12”
08 Crochet edge
09 Crochet (solid)
10 Applique
11 Embroidered
12 Cross-stitch
13 Cutwork
14 Drawnwork
15 Outline
16 Solid
17 Knitted
18 Solid tatting
19 Tatting edge
20 Woven
Centerpieces, over 12”
21 Crochet edge
22 Crochet (solid)
23 Applique
24 Embroidered work
25 Cross-stitch
26 Cutwork
27 Drawnwork
28 Outline
29 Solid
30 Knitted
31 Solid tatting
32 Tatting edge
33 Woven
Cushions and Cushion tops
34 Crewelwork
35 Crochet
36 Embroidered
37 Knitted
38 Needlepoint
39 Novelty
40 Woven
41 Latch Hook
Luncheon cloths
42 Crochet edge
43 Crochet (solid)
44 Applique
45 Embroidered work
46 Cross-stitch
47 Cutwork
48 Drawnwork
49 Outline
50 Solid
51 Tatting edge
52 Woven
Luncheon cloth with napkins
53 Crochet edge
54 Crochet (solid)
55 Applique
56 Embroidered work
57 Cross-stitch
58 Cutwork
59 Drawnwork
60 Outline
61 Solid
62 Novelty
63 Woven
Miscellaneous
64 Toys
65 Doll clothes
66 Tote bag
67 Pocketbook
68 Other
Pictures
69 Crewelwork
70 Embroidery
71 Needlepoint
72 Counted Cross-stitch
Pillowcases
73 Crocheted edge
74 Applique
75 Embroidered work
76 Cross-stitch
77 Cutwork
78 Drawnwork
79 Outline
80 Solid
Scarves
81 Crochet edge
82 Crochet (solid)
83 Applique
84 Embroidered work
85 Cross-stitch
86 Cut work
87 Drawn work
88 Outline
89 Knitted
90 Solid
91 Tatting edge
92 Other
Tablecloths
93 Crochet edge
94 Crochet (solid)
95 Embroidered work
96 Cut work
97 Drawn work
98 Outline
99 Solid
100 Cross stitch
101 Tatting edge
102 Woven
Towels
103 Crocheted edge
104 Applique
105 Embroidered work
106 Cross stitch
107 Cut work
108 Drawn work
109 Outline
110 Solid
111 Painted
112 Tatting edge
113 Woven
Wearing Apparel
Caps
114 Crocheted
115 Knitted
Coat
116 Crocheted
117 Knitted
Dress
118 Crocheted
119 Knitted
Handkerchiefs
120 Crocheted edge
121 Embroidered
122 Hairpin edge
123 Hem stitch
124 Tatting edge
Hat
125 Crocheted
126 Knitted
Mittens or gloves
127 Adult’s
128 Child’s
Socks, slippers, booties
129 Adult’s
130 Child’s
Stole, shawl, or poncho
131 Crocheted
132 Knitted
Suit
133 Crocheted
134 Knitted
Sweater, Cardigan
Child’s
135 Crocheted
136 Knitted
Man’s
137 Crocheted
138 Knitted
Woman’s
139 Crocheted
140 Knitted
Sweater, Pullover sleeveless
Child’s
141 Crocheted
142 Knitted
Man’s
143 Crocheted
144 Knitted
Woman’s
145 Crocheted
146 Knitted
Sweater, Pullover with sleeves
Child’s
147 Crocheted
148 Knitted
Man’s
149 Crocheted
150 Knitted
Woman’s
151 Crocheted
152 Knitted
Sweater, cap and bootie set
153 Crocheted
154 Knitted
Vest
Child’s
155 Crocheted
156 Knitted
Man’s
157 Crocheted
158 Knitted
Woman’s
159 Crocheted
160 Knitted
Cap and Mittens, set of 3
161 Crocheted
162 Knitted
Scarf and Mittens, set of 3
163 Crocheted
164 Knitted
Machine Knitted Items
165 Scarf or Mittens
166 Cap or Hat
167 Sweater, Vests
168 Dresses, Skirts
169 Afghans
Other
170 Crocheted
171 Knitted
SECTION 3
Afghans and Quilts
CLASS PREMIUMS
Afghan, small (36’’ x 45’’)
$ 4.00 $ 3.50 $ 3.00 $ 2.50
01 crocheted
02 knitted
03 other
Afghan, medium (45’’ x 60’’)
$ 7.00 $ 6.00 $ 5.00 $ 4.00
04 crocheted
05 knitted
06 other
Afghan, large (60’’ and over)
$ 10.00 $ 9.00 $ 7.50 $ 6.00
07 crocheted
08 knitted
09 other
Quilts, hand quilted
10 pieced
11 appliqued
12 whole cloth
13 embroidered
14 mixed media
15 novelty
Miscellaneous hand quilted
16 baby quilt
17 quilted wall hangings
18 small hand quilted items
Quilts, machine quilted
19 pieced
20 appliqued
21 whole cloth
22 embroidered
23 mixed media
24 novelty
SECTION 4
Rugs
CLASS PREMIUMS
PREMIUMS, ALL CLASSES
$ 10.00 $ 8.00 $ 6.00 $ 4.00
01 Braided – any fabric
02 Crocheted – any fabric
03 Hooked – any fabric
04 Knitted – any fabric
05 Knotted – any fabric
06 Latch hook
07 Woven – any fabric
08 Other
SECTION 5
Wool
CLASS PREMIUMS
PREMIUMS, ALL CLASSES
$4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50
Felted Wool – Needle Felting
01 Pin
02 Candle mat over 12"
03 Candle mat under 12"
04 Wall Hanging
05 Hat
06 Purse
07 Recycled/Repurposed
08 Other
Felted Wool – Machine Felting
09 Pin
10 Candle mat over 12"
11 Candle mat under 12"
12 Wall Hanging
13 Hat
14 Purse
15 Recycled/Repurposed
16 Other
Needle Punch
17 Pin
18 Candle mat over 12"
19 Candle mat under 12"
20 Wall Hanging
21 Hat
22 Purse
23 Recycled/Repurposed
24 Other
Wool Felt Applique
25 Pin
26 Candle mat over 12"
27 Candle mat under 12"
28 Wall Hanging
29 Hat
30 Purse
31 Recycled/Repurposed
32 Rug
33 Other
Wool Apparel (100% wool fabric, home sewn)
34 Coat/Jacket
35 Suit
36 Pants
37 Skirt
38 Vest/Poncho
39 Accessory
40 Other
Wool Apparel – Knitted (100% wool yarn, hand or commercial spun)
41 Sweater
42 Vest
43 Cowl or Scarf
44 Shawl
45 Mittens or Gloves
46 Socks
47 Other
Wool Apparel – Crocheted (100% wool yarn, hand or commercial spun)
48 Sweater
49 Vest
50 Cowl or Scarf
51 Shawl
52 Mittens or Gloves
53 Socks
54 Other
Wool – Weaving (at least 75% wool)
55 Shawl
56 Table Runner
57 Coverlet or Throw
58 Other
SECTION 6
Homespun Yarn
1. Each skein needs to be spun by the entrant alone and wound neatly with the two ends of the skein tied together.
2. Secure a tag on each skein indicating the fiber content.
3. Skeins should be at least 2 ounces and securely tied in 3 places.
CLASS PREMIUMS
PREMIUMS, ALL CLASSES
$ 10.00 $ 8.00 $ 6.00 $ 4.00
Skeins, fiber dyed and prepared by spinner (1)
01 Fine singles yarn
02 Medium to thick singles yarn
03 Fine plied yarn
04 Medium plied yarn
05 Thick plied yarn
Skeins, commercially prepared fiber (1)
06 Fine singles yarn
07 Medium to thick singles yarn
08 Fine plied yarn
09 Medium plied yarn
10 Thick plied yarn
11 Handspinners dyed yarn basket – a minimum of one pound of yarn spun in any manner for use in one project displayed in a basket. Include a description of the fiber techniques used to spin the yarn and its intended use.
12 Fulton County Homespun Yarn – Fulton County residents may exhibit one skein of yarn of their choice. Judged on overall quality.