Beeton Fair - Homecraft Division

	Beeton and District Agricultural Society
	152 Years

Exhibitor Info

1152 Years


	Needlecraft

NEEDLECRAFT - CLASS XXIX
Convener: Debbie Crumbie 705-458-1123
Mary Lou Stephenson 905-775-8392

Rules

1. All exhibits must be handmade and the work of Exhibitor.
2. All needlework must include a swatch of fabric, yarn or floss used in the entry.
3. All articles may be shown only twice before being disqualified.
4. Judge’s decision is final.
5. Judges will be instructed by the Directors to disqualify all soiled, defaced or old work.
6. In case of no competition, the prize will be withheld unless the exhibit is worthy.
7. New Exhibitor or anyone who did not show in Class XXIX in 2006 or 2007 mark “New Exhibitor” on the front of entry tag.
8. All other rules or Homecraft Division will apply.

SEWING

Prizes For Sections 1 - 32: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd -$3.00
1. Ladies jacket, any technique, not quilted
2. Article of quilted clothing
3. Boxer shorts, male or female
4. Article of sleepwear or housecoat
5. Child’s dress
6. Vest - men, ladies or child
7. Halloween costume, sewn in any size
SPECIALS
A Quilted cushion. Prize: Singer book in memory of Leeta Broome and Marjorie Dury; donated by Debbie Crumbie.
B Exhibitor with most points, Section 1-7: Prize: $15.00

Crocheting or KNITTING *Remember - include a swatch of fabric, yarn or floss used in the entry. Plus a label from the yarn or floss used.
8. Headgear and mitts, or scarf and mitts
9. Child’s sweater, size 12 or under
10. Baby’s sweater and bonnet set
11. Adult sweater, patterned
12. Adult bulky knit sweater
13. Slippers - child, ladies or men’s
14. Baby’s blanket
15. Doily, up to 12”, mounted
16. Tablecloth, any size
17. Knitted or crocheted dishcloth
18. Tea cosy
SPECIALS
C Barbie doll dress in knitted or crocheted outfit. Prize: $15.00
D Exhibitor with most points, Sections 8-18.
Prize: $15.00

MISCELLANEOUS

19. Embroidered pillowcases, one pair
20. One quilt block, named
21. Apron
22. Article of counted cross-stitch, not a picture
23. Counted cross-stitch picture, under 8” x 10”
24. Counted cross-stitch picture, over 8” x 10”
25. Artical of needlpoint
26. Cushion, any technique, not quilted
27. Rug, any medium, need binding on back for safety
28. Oven mitts
29. “My First Quilt”, handmade by exhibitor, any size any technique (clean, old work accepted - swatch not necessary here)
30. Quilted table runner
31. Quilted Wall hanging, with hanging sleeve
32. Wall hanging, any technique, no quilted material used
SPECIALS
E Exhibitor with most points, Section 19-32.
Gift Certificate donated by Country Concessions, Cookstown.

QUILTS
1. All quilts must be double bed size, at least
72” x 90”, unless otherwise stated.
2. All quilts must be hand-quilted, unless otherwise specified.
3. If possible, label quilt with name of design for spectator benefit.
4. Remember: Quilts must include some swatches of fabric used in your entry.

PRIZES FOR SECTIONS 33 - 45:
Prizes for section 33-45:1st - $10.00; 2nd - $8.00; 3rd - $6.00
33. Knitted afghan, approx. 48” x 66”
34. Crocheted afghan, approx. 48” x 66”
35. Lap Quilt, no less than 180” perimeter
36. Quilt, appliqued by hand - min. of 72” x 90”
37. Quilt, pieced, hand quilted - min. of 72” x 90”
38. Quilt, whole cloth, hand quilted - min. of 72” x 90”
39. Quilt, group effort, any design (worked on by 3 or more persons), hand quilted - min. of 72” x 90”
40. Bed quilt, machine quilted, min. of 72” x 90”. Winner to go on to OAAS Annual Machine Championship Quilt Competition.
41. Quilt top only
42. Quilted wall hanging with sleeve, own design,
any size and technique
43. Crib quilt, pre-printed pattern
44. Crib quilt, not pre-printed
45. Miniature quilt, no larger than 2’ x 26”
SPECIALS
F “Judith Smith Memorial Grand Champion Quilt” - Best quilt chosen from sections 36-39. Quilt will be entered in District 5 of Ontario Association of Agriculture Societies (OAAS) quilt competition later this fall. Prize: Grand Champion Rosette, plus $50.00 donated by PAST QUILTING FRIENDS in memory of Judy Smith and her quilting expertise. (See NOTE regarding OAAS Grand Quilt Competition).
G Reserve Champion Quilt from sections 33-45. Prize: Reserve Champion Rosette, plus $15.00 gift certificate donated by Bee Sew Busy, Beeton.
H New Exhibitor (anyone who did not show in Class XXIX in 2006 or 2007) with most points. Prize: $10.00 donated .
I Exhibitor with most points in Class XXIX. Prize: gift, donated by Tottenham Pharmasave.

Grand Champion Quilt Competition

Rules
A. Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by a group or individual and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ (O.A.A.S.) Fair to be eligible for this competition.
B. Entry quilts MUST be a minimum of 72” x 90” (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next levels of competition).
C. Judging will occur at local fairs, and if successful, at the district level. A provincial grand champion quilt will be selected at the annual convention of OAAS.
D. Upon making an entry into the OAAS quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
E Winner’s name to be displayed at the Fair
on sign provided by OAAS.
F The winning OAAS champion quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future district or OAAS convention competition.
G. OAAS will award the prize money to Exhibitors
of winning quilts at the District competition. Prizes: 1st - $25; 2nd - $15; 3rd - $10.
H. The entry judged “BEST OF SHOW” at the OAAS Convention will be declared the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Championship Quilt. A $500 grand prize will be awarded and the Exhibitor will retain ownership of their quilt.
A certificate and ribbon will also be awarded.
I. For complete details on eligibility, rules and
regulations please contact your convener or
homecraft president.