DEPARTMENT 18 NEEDLECRAFT
(Refer to general rules)
Exhibits accepted on Saturday 12:00 noon to 5:00, Sunday, 12:00 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 9:30 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
8. If under other, please list category and description.
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 Cross-stitch, stamped
14 Cutwork
15 Drawnwork
16 Outline
17 Solid
18 Knitted
19 Solid tatting
20 Tatting edge
21 Woven
Centerpieces, over 12”
22 Crochet edge
23 Crochet (solid)
24 Applique
25 Embroidered work
26 Cross-stitch
27 Cross-stitch, stamped
28 Cutwork
29 Drawnwork
30 Outline
31 Solid
32 Knitted
33 Solid tatting
34 Tatting edge
35 Woven
Cushions and Cushion tops
36 Crewelwork
37 Crochet
38 Embroidered
39 Knitted
40 Needlepoint
41 Novelty
42 Woven
43 Latch Hook
Luncheon cloths
44 Crochet edge
45 Crochet (solid)
46 Applique
47 Embroidered work
48 Cross-stitch
49 Cross-stitch, stamped
50 Cutwork
51 Drawnwork
52 Outline
53 Solid
54 Tatting edge
55 Woven
Luncheon cloth with napkins
56 Crochet edge
57 Crochet (solid)
58 Applique
59 Embroidered work
60 Cross-stitch
61 Cross-stitch, stamped
62 Cutwork
63 Drawnwork
64 Outline
65 Solid
66 Novelty
67 Woven
Miscellaneous
68 Bracelets
69 Doll clothes
70 Pocketbook
71 Tote bag
72 Toys
73 Pot Holders
74 Other
Pictures
75 Crewelwork
76 Embroidery
77 Needlepoint
78 Counted Cross-stitch
79 Cross-stitch, stamped
80 Other
Pillowcases
81 Crocheted edge
82 Applique
83 Embroidered work
84 Cross-stitch
85 Cross-stitch, stamped
86 Cutwork
87 Drawnwork
88 Outline
89 Solid
Scarves
90 Crochet edge
91 Crochet (solid)
92 Applique
93 Embroidered work
94 Cross-stitch
95 Cross-stitch, stamped
96 Cut work
97 Drawn work
98 Outline
99 Knitted
100 Solid
101 Tatting edge
102 Other
Tablecloths
103 Crochet edge
104 Crochet (solid)
105 Embroidered work
106 Cut work
107 Drawn work
108 Outline
109 Solid
110 Cross stitch
111 Cross-stitch, stamped
112 Tatting edge
113 Woven
Towels
114 Crocheted edge
115 Applique
116 Embroidered work
117 Cross stitch
118 Cross-stitch, stamped
119 Cut work
120 Drawn work
121 Outline
122 Solid
123 Painted
124 Tatting edge
125 Woven
Wearing Apparel
Caps
126 Crocheted
127 Knitted
Coat
128 Crocheted
129 Knitted
Dress
130 Crocheted
131 Knitted
Handkerchiefs
132 Crocheted edge
133 Embroidered
134 Hairpin edge
135 Hem stitch
136 Tatting edge
137 Other
Mittens or gloves
138 Adult’s
139 Child’s
Socks, slippers, booties
140 Adult’s
141 Child’s
Stole, shawl, or poncho
142 Crocheted
143 Knitted
Suit
144 Crocheted
145 Knitted
Sweater, Cardigan
Child’s
146 Crocheted
147 Knitted
Man’s
148 Crocheted
149 Knitted
Woman’s
150 Crocheted
151 Knitted
Sweater, Pullover sleeveless
Child’s
152 Crocheted
153 Knitted
Man’s
154 Crocheted
155 Knitted
Woman’s
156 Crocheted
157 Knitted
Sweater, Pullover with sleeves
Child’s
158 Crocheted
159 Knitted
Man’s
160 Crocheted
161 Knitted
Woman’s
162 Crocheted
163 Knitted
Sweater, cap and bootie set
164 Crocheted
165 Knitted
Vest
Child’s
166 Crocheted
167 Knitted
Men’s
168 Crocheted
169 Knitted
Woman’s
170 Crocheted
171 Knitted
Cap and Mittens, set of 3
172 Crocheted
173 Knitted
Scarf and Mittens, set of 3
174 Crocheted
175 Knitted
Machine Knitted Items
176 Scarf or Mittens
177 Cap or Hat
178 Sweater, Vests
179 Dresses, Skirts
180 Afghans
Other
181 Crocheted
182 Knitted
183 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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