Department L: Needlework, Quilts, Rugs, Novelties

Call Cathy Brunetti with questions – (860) 482-9711

Rules

  • Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information.
  • Limited to exhibitors at least 18 years old.
  • Articles may be brought in Thursday evening 6-8 pm or Friday before 4 pm in order to be judged.
  • Articles must be owned and made by the exhibitor within 12 months immediately preceding the Fair.
  • No exhibitor may enter more than one article in any one class.
  • Judge has the discretion to disqualify any article entered in the wrong category.

Prizes

  • Excellence in quilting trophy by Hearthside Quilters.
  • Best in needlework trophy.
  • 3 rosette ribbons will be awarded.

Embroidery

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
1. Silk Ribbon Embroidery $5 $4 $3
2. Wall Hangings $5 $4 $3
3. Framed Embroidered Pictures $5 $4 $3
4. Miscellaneous $5 $4 $3

Counted Cross Stitch

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
8. Sampler Or Picture On 10 – 14 Count $5 $4 $3
9. Sampler Or Picture On 16 – 18 Count $5 $4 $3
10. Sampler Or Picture On Linen $5 $4 $3
11. Miscellaneous Article $5 $4 $3
12. Original Design $5 $4 $3

Cross Stitch

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
16. Sampler $5 $4 $3
17. Miscellaneous $5 $4 $3

Crochet

Articles Made In Cotton, Wool, Synthetic Or Angora

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
21. Bedspread $7 $6 $5
22. Centerpiece (Over 14 Inches) $5 $4 $3
23. Doily (Under 14 Inches) $5 $4 $3
24. Pot Holders 2 $5 $4 $3
25. Christmas Item $5 $4 $3
26. Stole Or Poncho $5 $4 $3
27. Baby Set (Sweater, Cap And Booties) $6 $5 $4
28. Afghan (Crib Size) $6 $5 $4
29. Afghan $7 $6 $5
30. Tablecloth $7 $6 $5
31. Adult Sweater $6 $5 $4
32. Sweater(Child Or Baby) $5 $4 $3
33. Socks $5 $4 $3
34. Slippers $5 $4 $3
35. Hat (Child Or Baby) $5 $4 $3
36. Hat (Adult) $5 $4 $3
37. Vest $5 $4 $3
38. Purse Or Bag $5 $4 $3
39. Miscellaneous Small Article $5 $4 $3
40. Miscellaneous Large Article $5 $4 $3
41. Animal Or Outfitted Doll $5 $4 $3
150 Pooling $5 $4 $3

Felting

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
42. Miscellaneous Felted Article $5 $4 $3
43. Felted article $5 $4 $3
44. Felted purse $5 $4 $3

Crewel

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
46. Picture Or Hanging $5 $4 $3
47. Miscellaneous $5 $4 $3

Creative Stitchery

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
51. Picture Or Wall Hanging $5 $4 $3
52. Pillow $5 $4 $3
53. Miscellaneous $5 $4 $3

Needlepoint

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
57. Pillow $5 $4 $3
58. Picture $5 $4 $3
59. Miscellaneous Large Article $5 $4 $3
60. Miscellaneous Small Article $5 $4 $3
61. Article In Long Stitch $5 $4 $3

Weaving

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
62. Shawl/Scarf $5 $4 $3
63. Wall Hanging $5 $4 $3

Knitting

Any type yarn. Pattern means a change in stitching, design means a color change or tapestry. Knitted articles will be judged by stitch.

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
66. Animal Or Outfitted Doll $5 $4 $3
67. Afghan $7 $6 $5
68. Afghan (Crib Size) $6 $5 $4
69. Child’s Sweater, Published Pattern $5 $4 $3
70. Child’s Sweater, Original Design $5 $4 $3
71. Lady’s Sweater, Published Pattern $6 $5 $4
72. Lady’s Sweater, Original Design $6 $5 $4
73. Man’s Sweater, Published Pattern $6 $5 $4
74. Man’s Sweater, Original Design $6 $5 $4
75. Baby’s Set $5 $4 $3
76. Socks $5 $4 $3
77. Mittens $5 $4 $3
78. Hat $5 $4 $3
79. Vest $5 $4 $3
80. Slippers $5 $4 $3
81. Scarf $5 $4 $3
82. Shawl $5 $4 $3
83. Shrug $5 $4 $3
84. Purse $5 $4 $3
85. Miscellaneous $5 $4 $3

Quilts

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
96. Lap size $6 $5 $4
97. Machine Pieced / Tied $7 $6 $5
98. Machine Pieced / Machine Quilted $7 $6 $5
99. Hand Pieced / Hand Quilted $7 $6 $5
100. Machine Pieced / Hand Quilted $7 $6 $5
101. Machine Pieced / Professionally Quilted $7 $6 $5
102. Appliquéd Quilt $7 $6 $5
103. Hand Appliquéd Quilt / -Hand Quilted $7 $6 $5
104. Crib Quilt $6 $5 $4

State Quilt Contest

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Class 1st 2nd 3rd
105. Hand Appliquéd $7 $6 $5
106. Pieced – Machine Quilted $7 $6 $5
107. Pieced – Hand Quilted $7 $6 $5
150. Any method quilted by a Group (two or more) $7 $6 $5

Quilting

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
108. Quilted Garment $6 $5 $4
109. Patchwork Pillow $6 $5 $4
110. Patchwork Article $6 $5 $4
111. Applique Pillow $6 $5 $4
112. Applique Article $6 $5 $4
113. Miscellaneous $6 $5 $4
114. Quilted Wall Hanging – Pieced $6 $5 $4
115. Quilted Wall Hanging – Applique $6 $5 $4
116. Quilted Table Runner $6 $5 $4

Hooking

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
119. Hooked Yarn Rug $6 $5 $4
120. Latch Hook Wall Hanging $6 $5 $4
121. Miscellaneous $5 $4 $3

Smocking

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
126. Miscellaneous $5 $4 $3

Clothing

Bring on a wire coat hanger.

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
130. Lady’s Dress $6 $5 $4
131. Lady’s Skirt $5 $4 $3
132. Lady’s Blouse $5 $4 $3
133. Shorts $5 $4 $3
134. Men’s Shirt $5 $4 $3
135. Mens’s Article $5 $4 $3
136. Child’s Dress $5 $4 $3
137. Child’s Special Occasion Garment $5 $4 $3
138. Child’s Article $5 $4 $3
139. Child’s Costume $5 $4 $3
140. Apron $5 $4 $3
141. Miscellaneous $5 $4 $3
142. Purse/Pocketbook $5 $4 $3
143. Tote $5 $4 $3
144. ”My Own Design” (not a commercial pattern) $5 $4 $3

Miscellaneous

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
145. Doll, Dressed $5 $4 $3
146. Stuffed Toy $4 $3 $2
147. Stenciled Article $4 $3 $2
148. Needlepoint Plastic Craft $4 $3 $2
149. ”My Own Design”- Hat (not a commercial pattern) $4 $3 $2