Needlework Department - Welcome!
The Needlework Department Committee members are happy to have you visit us - both on the web and at the Fair.
We volunteer each year to help adults display their quilting, knitting, cross-stitch, sewing and other creations. The talent displayed is outstanding as is the amount of needlework completed each year.
Please feel free to take a look below at the categories we generally have on display. When at the Fair, you will find us mid-fairgrounds, above Photography. You may also enjoy seeing the beautiful yarns and items in the Fiber Dept.
If you are considering sharing your work with us please read our Entry Information below for categories and entry rules. Then check out the deadlines to understand which deadlines will apply to your entries.
2010 RULES
NEEDLEWORK
Dept. 24
RULES
1.
See pages 3 & 4 for the schedule of entry form deadlines and delivery of items, as well as Fairground directions.
2.
Only one article may be exhibited in each letter/number/letter designation in a category by an exhibitor, and all articles exhibited must be made by that exhibitor.
3.
Professionals are welcome to exhibit in categories other than those in which they earn a living.
4.
No article previously exhibited at the Durham Fair can compete again for prizes.
5. Soiled and dirty articles will not be accepted.
6. All pictures and wall hangings must be equipped for hanging.
7.
It is recommended that wall hangings be washed, pressed and/or stretched.
8.
Heirloom sewing is considered to be sewing that incorporates lace and or embroidered insertions and edgings.
9.
Details on the State Quilt Contest appear at the end of this Needlework section.
10. Quilting must be done by exhibitor.
11.
RETURN OF EXHIBITS — All exhibits must remain on display until close of the Fair at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 26. Exhibits may then be picked up from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, or from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 27.
SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS
First Place ribbons, Blue = 5 points;
Second Place ribbons, Red = 4 points;
Third Place ribbons, Yellow = 1 point;
Honorable Mention LIGHT BLUE = Ribbon only no point;
Special Ribbon = 7 points;
Best of Show - 10 points per category.
This year we have added a Challenge Class for each major category called "A Day at the Beach"
A Sweepstakes rosette ribbon and a plate will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points.
CLIF GASTLER MEMORIAL AWARD
A special award will be given for the
Best Bed Sized Quilt
Completely Hand Sewn
In memory of Clif Gastler by the Gastler family.
The award will be a Special Ribbon, $50 and a Plaque with the winners name permanently displayed in the Department Court of Honor.
TABLE OF CATEGORIES
AFGHANS
C.
Crochet with embroidery
$15
$10
$5
AF 2.
Knitted
AF 3.
Challenge class
$15
$10
$5
BEDSPREADS
BS2.
Challenge class
$15
$12
$8
BS3.
Miscellaneous
$15
$12
$8
CROCHETING
CR8.
Pot Holders/set of 3
$4
$3
$2
CR9.
Fashion Accessory
$4
$3
$2
CR17.
Bureau Scarf Edging
$4
$3
$2
CR19.
Challenge class
$4
$3
$2
HAND EMBROIDERY
- NO WALLHANGINGS -
EM2.
Pillow Cases - pair
$4
$3
$2
EM5.
Placemats - set of four
$4
$3
$2
EM7.
Smocked Article
$4
$3
$2
EM 8.
Counted Cross Stitch
$4
$3
$2
EM 9.
Candlewick Article
$4
$3
$2
EM10.
Silk Ribbon Embroidery
$4
$3
$2
EM11.
Beadwork
$4
$3
$2
EM12.
Cutwork
$4
$3
$2
EM13.
Machine Embroidery
$4
$3
$2
EM14.
Punch Needle Embroidery
$4
$3
$2
EM15.
Challenge class
$4
$3
$2
HAND or TOTE BAGS
HB4.
Ctd. Cross Stitch
$5
$4
$3
HB6.
Challenge class
$5
$4
$3
HAND KNITTING
HK1.
Mittens
HK2.
Hat and Mitten Set
$6
$4
$3
HK3.
Infant
HK4.
Children’s
A.
Sweater/cardigan plain
$5
$4
$3
B.
Sweater/cardigan w/knitted pattern
$6
$4
$3
C.
Sweater/cardigan w/color pattern
$6
$4
$3
D.
Sweater/pullover plain
$5
$4
$3
E.
Sweater/pullover w/knitted pattern
$6
$4
$3
F.
Sweater/pullover w/color pattern
$6
$4
$3
K.
Vest/knitted pattern
$5
$4
$3
L.
Vest/color pattern 
$5
$4
$3
HK 5.
Ladies’
A.
Sweater/cardigan plain
$8
$6
$4
B.
Sweater/cardigan w/knitted pattern
$9
$7
$5
C.
Sweater/cardigan w/color pattern
$9
$7
$5
D.
Sweater/pullover plain
$8
$6
$4
E.
Sweater/pullover w/knitted pattern
$9
$7
$5
F.
Sweater/pullover w/color pattern
$9
$7
$5
I.
Vest/knitted pattern
$6
$5
$4
J.
Vest/color pattern
$6
$5
$4
HK6.
Men’s
A.
Sweater/cardigan w/knitted pattern
$9
$7
$5
B.
Sweater/cardigan w/color pattern
$9
$7
$5
C.
Sweater/pullover plain
$8
$6
$4
D.
Sweater/pullover w/knitted pattern
$9
$7
$5
E.
Sweater/pullover w/color pattern
$9
$7
$5
H.
Vest/knitted pattern
$6
$5
$4
I.
Vest/color pattern
$6
$5
$4
HK8.
Aran Fisherman Sweater
HK9.
Handspun Article
$9
$7
$5
HK10.
Challenge class
$4
$3
$2
MACHINE KNITTING
MK1.
Hat and Mitten Set
$6
$4
$3
MK2.
Infant
D.
Carriage Robe/Bunting
$5
$4
$3
MK3.
Children’s
A.
Sweater/cardigan plain
$5
$4
$3
B.
Sweater/cardigan w/knitted pattern
$6
$5
$4
C.
Sweater/cardigan w/color pattern
$6
$5
$4
D.
Sweater/pullover plain
$5
$4
$3
E.
Sweater/pullover w/knitted pattern
$6
$5
$4
F.
Sweater/pullover w/color pattern
$6
$5
$4
M.
Hat and scarf set
$4
$3
$2
MK4.
Ladies’
B.
Two-piece outfit or Dress
$12
$8
$6
D.
Sweater/cardigan plain
$8
$6
$4
E.
Sweater/cardigan w/knitted pattern
$9
$7
$5
F.
Sweater/cardigan w/ color pattern
$9
$7
$5
G.
Sweater/pullover plain
$8
$6
$4
H.
Sweater/pullover w/knitted pattern
$9
$7
$5
I.
Sweater/pullover w/color pattern
$9
$7
$5
N.
Vest/knitted pattern
$4
$3
$2
O.
Vest/color pattern
$4
$3
$2
MK5.
Men’s
A.
Sweater/cardigan plain
$9
$7
$5
B.
Sweater/cardigan w/knitted pattern
$9
$7
$5
C.
Sweater/cardigan w/color pattern
$9
$7
$5
D.
Sweater/pullover plain
$8
$6
$4
E.
Sweater/pullover w/knitted pattern
$9
$7
$5
F.
Sweater/pullover w/color pattern
$9
$7
$5
L
Vest/knitted pattern
$4
$3
$2
M.
Vest/color pattern
$4
$3
$2
MK7.
Challenge class
$4
$3
$2
PILLOWS
PI4.
Hand Embroidery
$5
$4
$3
PI8.
Cathedral Window
$5
$4
$3
PI9.
Counted Cross Stitch
$5
$4
$3
PI11.
Quilted
$5
$4
$3
PI12.
Machine Embroidery
$5
$4
$3
PI13.
Challenge class
$5
$4
$3
QUILTS
No Wall Hangings or Clothing or Pillow Slips
Bed Sized – 68' x 86' — Lap or small quilt – 36" x 48"
All quilting must be done by exhibitor except in Class QU16
QU1.
Bed Sized - Pieced/Tacked
$12
$7
$5
QU2.
Bed Sized - Pieced/quilted/hand
$15
$12
$8
(State Fair Eligible)
QU3.
Bed Sized - Pieced/quilted/machine
$12
$7
$5
QU4.
Bed Sized - Appliquéd/tacked
$12
$7
$5
QU5.
Bed Sized - Appliquéd/quilted/hand
$15
$12
$8
(State Fair Eligible)
QU6.
Bed Sized - Appliquéd/quilted/machine
$12
$7
$5
QU7.
Lap or Sm Quilt - Pieced/Tacked
$8
$6
$4
QU8.
Lap or Sm Quilt - Pieced/quilted/hand
$10
$8
$6
QU9.
Lap or Sm Quilt - Pieced/quilted/machine
$8
$6
$4
QU10.
Lap or Sm Quilt - Appliquéd/tacked
$8
$6
$4
QU11.
Lap or Sm Quilt - Appliquéd/quilted/hand
$10
$8
$6
QU12.
Lap or Sm Quilt - Appliquéd/quilted/machine
$8
$6
$4
QU13.
Crib Quilt - tacked
$8
$6
$4
QU14. Crib Quilt - quilted
$10
$8
$6
QU16.
Machine Quilted by Professional
$10
$8
$6
QU17.
Challenge class
$12
$7
$5
QU18.
Miscellaneous
$12
$7
$5
RUGS
(Not To Be More Than 3' x 6')
RU1.
Braided/new material
$8
$6
$4
RU2.
Braided/used material
$8
$6
$4
RU3.
Hooked/wool material
$8
$6
$4
RU4.
Hooked/latched type
$5
$4
$3
RU5.
Challenge class
$5
$4
$3
SEWING
SW1.
Infant
SW2.
Girl’s - 1 thru 6 years
J.
Activewear/Swimwear
$4
$3
$2
L.
Garment w/embroidery
$4
$3
$2
SW3.
Girl’s - 7 thru 14 years
J.
Activewear/Swimwear
$4
$3
$2
L.
Garment w/embroidery
$4
$3
$2
SW4.
Boy’s
SW5.
Ladies’
G.
Daytime Dress sleeveless
$4
$3
$2
H. Daytime Dress dressy
$5
$4
$3
M.
Garment with embroidery
$4
$3
$2
Q.
Machine embellished garment
$4
$3
$2
R.
Serged garment - constructed

primarily on a serger
$4
$3
$2
S.
Embellished sweatshirt
$4
$3
$2
SW6.
Men’s
SW8.
Quilted Garment
$8
$6
$4
SW10.
Challenge class
$4
$3
$2
VARIOUS NEEDLEWORK
NOT CRAFTS - NO SETS
VN1.
Needlepoint Article
$5
$4
$3
VN2.
Needlepoint Article (on plastic canvas)
$5
$4
$3
VN4.
Handmade Toy Crocheted
$5
$4
$3
VN5.
Handmade Doll under 12”
$5
$4
$3
VN6.
Handmade Doll over 12”
$5
$4
$3
VN8.
Novelty Article
$4
$3
$2
VN9.
Novelty Article - Christmas
$4
$3
$2
VN10.
Article made by a woman over 65
$5
$4
$3
VN11.
Article made by a woman over 80
$5
$4
$3
VN12.
Article made by a man
$5
$4
$3
VN13.
Article made by a man over 65
$5
$4
$3
VN14.
Patchwork Article
$4
$3
$2
VN15.
Appliqued Article
$4
$3
$2
VN16.
Quilted Article
$4
$3
$2
VN18. Knitted Doll Clothes
$3
$2
$1
VN19. Felted Article
$4
$3
$2
VN20. Challenge class
$4
$3
$2
VN21. Miscellaneous
$4
$3
$2
WALL HANGINGS or PICTURES
(Singles - No Pairs)
Due to limited space
- No wall hangings larger than 3’ x 4’ -
WH1.
Cross Stitch/Stamped
$8
$6
$4
WH2.
Counted Cross Stitch/Sampler (ABC)
$8
$6
$4
WH3.
Counted Cross Stitch (not samplers)
$8
$6
$4
WH4.
Counted Cross Stitch ABC Sampler
WH5.
Counted Cross Stitch
Not sampler on linen
$8
$6
$4
WH6.
Counted cross stitch sampler not ABC
$8
$6
$4
WH7.
Counted cross stitch sampler not ABC on linen
$8
$6
$4
WH8.
Counted cross stitch with beads
$8
$6
$4
WH16.
Hardanger–Cut thread
$8
$6
$4
WH17.
Hardanger–Pulled thread
$8
$6
$4
WH18.
Hardanger–Embroidery
$8
$6
$4
WH19.
Challenge class
$8
$6
$4
ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT FAIRS
QUILT CONTEST
Sponsored by
the Association of Connecticut Fairs, Inc. and
Woodstock Agricultural Society “The Woodstock Fair”
RULES OF CONTEST
Who May Enter: The contest is open to all residents of Connecticut: men, women and juniors. If entered by juniors, they will be judged with all adult entries.
How to Enter: Any entry that is entered at any fair that is a member of the Association of Connecticut Fairs is automatically competing in the local contest. Contestants may enter the contest at as many member fairs contests until they win first prize. They will then represent that fair in the state contest. The state contest is held at the annual Association of Connecticut Fairs spring meeting.
Judging: The Association of Connecticut Fairs will furnish judges score sheets to each fair. The contestant will receive these sheets at the end of the contest. Judging will be based on overall appearance, workmanship and originality. Decisions of the judges are final.
Local Contest: The winner of the quilt contest will receive a blue ribbon from The Association of Connecticut Fairs and will become eligible to submit their entry to the state contest. In the event a fair only receives only one entry in the contest and that entry is worthy of first prize, the association rosette must be awarded to that entry.
State Contest: The state contest will be held at the Association of Connecticut Fairs spring meeting (check www.ctfairs.org for date and location). Each fair must contact the winner of their local contest and provide information about reservations and other contest info. The Association of Connecticut Fairs does not contact the contestants.
The following prizes are to be awarded in each category.
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
QUILT CONTEST COMMITTEE
Joy Boone, Chairman
www.ctfairs.org or email info@ctfairs.org
for more information
Categories: 1. Hand-applique
2. Patchwork
No Tied Quilts - No Pre-cut Quilt Kits
Contest Rules:
1.
All work must be completed by an individual quilt maker.
2.
Work can be pieced by hand or by machine, but applique and quilting must be done by hand.
3.
Work must be completed in 2009-2010.
4.
All four sides, when added together, must measure a minimum of 216 inches total.
Judging Criteria:
Overall appearance
15 points
Difficulty of pattern
15 points
Consistency of Stitches
10 points
Matching of points & corners
15 points
Borders and bindings
20 points
Cleanliness of work
20 points
Balance of material weights, colors and pattern
20 points
TOTAL
100 points