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.
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