DEPARTMENT 18

NEEDLECRAFT

(Refer to general rules)

Exhibits accepted on Saturday 12:00 noon 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

11    Other

Coat                                                                                                 $8.00        $6.50        $5.00       $3.50

12    Blended Fabric

13    Cotton

14    Silk

15    Wool                                                                                                 

Dress                                                                                                $4.00        $3.25        $2.50       $1.75

16    Better Cotton dress

17    Cotton Housedress

18    Evening dress

19    Silk or blend fabric dress

20    Synthetic fabric dress

21    Wool dress

Two-piece dress

22    Blend fabric dress

23    Cotton dress

24    Silk dress                                                                           

25    Wool dress

26    Hats

27    Jacket-any fabric

Lingerie                                                                                   

28    Children’s pajamas

29    Girl’s nightgown

30    Housecoat

31    Ladies nightgown

32    Ladies pajamas

33    Men’s pajamas

34    Other

Mending or repairing (single entry)

35    Any article-hand done mending

36    Any article-machine done mending

37    Any article-renovated or remodeled clothing

Skirts and blouses

38    Cotton blouse with sleeves

39    Cotton blouse, sleeveless

40    Cotton or cotton blend skirt

41    Culottes

42    Man’s shirt

43    Silk or blend blouse w/sleeves

44    Wool or wool blend skirt

45    Slacks-any fabric

46    Other

Suits  

47    Blend fabric suit

48    Cotton suit

49    Synthetic fabric suit

50    Wool suit

51    Other

Decorated Clothing

52    Embroidered

53    Appliqued

54    Other

Sportswear

56    Ladies

57    Girl’s

58    Men’s

59    Boy’s

60    Clothing modified for special needs

Vests

61    General

62    Holiday

63    Seasonal

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    Bracelets

65    Doll clothes

66    Pocketbook

67    Tote bag

68    Toys

69    Other

Pictures                                                                                   

70    Crewelwork

71    Embroidery

72    Needlepoint

73    Counted Cross-stitch

74    Other

Pillowcases

75    Crocheted edge

76    Applique

77    Embroidered work

78    Cross-stitch

79    Cutwork

80    Drawnwork

81    Outline

82    Solid

Scarves

83    Crochet edge

84    Crochet (solid)

85    Applique

86    Embroidered work

87    Cross-stitch

88    Cut work

89    Drawn work

90    Outline

91    Knitted

92    Solid

93    Tatting edge

94    Other

Tablecloths

95    Crochet edge

96    Crochet (solid)

97    Embroidered work

98    Cut work

99    Drawn work

100  Outline

101  Solid 

102  Cross stitch

103  Tatting edge

104  Woven

Towels

105   Crocheted edge

106   Applique

107   Embroidered work

108   Cross stitch

109   Cut work

110   Drawn work

111   Outline

112   Solid

113   Painted

114   Tatting edge

115   Woven

Wearing Apparel

Caps  

116   Crocheted

117   Knitted

Coat

118   Crocheted

119   Knitted

Dress 

120   Crocheted

121   Knitted

Handkerchiefs

122   Crocheted edge

123   Embroidered

124   Hairpin edge

125   Hem stitch

126   Tatting edge

127    Other

Mittens or gloves

128   Adult’s

129   Child’s

Socks, slippers, booties

130   Adult’s

131   Child’s

Stole, shawl, or poncho

132   Crocheted

133   Knitted

Suit    

134   Crocheted

135   Knitted

Sweater, Cardigan

Child’s

136   Crocheted

137   Knitted

Man’s

138   Crocheted

139   Knitted

Woman’s

140   Crocheted

141   Knitted

Sweater, Pullover sleeveless

Child’s    

142   Crocheted

143   Knitted

Man’s

144   Crocheted

145   Knitted

Woman’s                                                                                                 

146   Crocheted

147   Knitted

Sweater, Pullover with sleeves

Child’s

148   Crocheted

149   Knitted

Man’s

150   Crocheted

151   Knitted

Woman’s

152   Crocheted

153   Knitted

Sweater, cap and bootie set

154   Crocheted

155   Knitted

Vest

Child’s

156   Crocheted

157   Knitted

Men’s

158   Crocheted

159   Knitted

Woman’s

160   Crocheted

161   Knitted

Cap and Mittens, set of 3

162   Crocheted

163   Knitted

Scarf and Mittens, set of 3

164   Crocheted

165   Knitted

Machine Knitted Items

166   Scarf or Mittens

167   Cap or Hat

168   Sweater, Vests

169   Dresses, Skirts

170   Afghans

Other

171   Crocheted

172   Knitted

173   Bobbin Lace Making

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

16   Knotted

Miscellaneous hand quilted

17   baby quilt

18   quilted wall hangings

19   small hand quilted items

Quilts, machine quilted

20   pieced

21   appliqued

22   whole cloth

23   embroidered

24   mixed media

25   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.