Hand Crafts

Class 31

Chairperson: Marg Lambie | Committee Members: Darlene Archer, Theresa Archer, Kristy Beavis, Jan Belanger, Angela Bertram, Toos Claasse, Sandy Conn, Elizabeth DeGroot, Mary Jean Edwards, Marianne Franssen, Judy Hall, Sue Kerslake, Joan KleinGebbinck, Heather Marshall & Family, Kendra Masson, Sandy Owen, Pam Peca,Debbie Rowell, Shelby Rowell, Mary Stone, Jane Tjeerdsma, Kathy VanLaarhoven

PICK-UP RULES: All exhibits in the Hall to be left until 4:30 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024. At 4 pm the adult home craft area will be closed to spectators as volunteers prepare articles/exhibits for pick-up. At 4:30 pm, ONLY exhibitors and/or their designates will be permitted into the Hall to gather entries. Proof of ownership may be required. You MAY send your entry form to the Secretary by Monday, October 7, 2024 and your tags will be ready when you arrive with your exhibits on Wednesday. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN AND READY TO BE JUDGED BY 8:30 PM WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 9, 2024. Please observe the rules.

• Exhibits must be the SOLE work of the exhibitor unless otherwise stated
• All work must be new.
• Exhibiting of articles in our Fair is intended for individuals who engage in their craft as a pastime or hobby.
• In order to keep a high standard at our Fair, judges have been authorized to DISQUALIFY all soiled, defective, incomplete, or worn entries; or those previously exhibited at the Elmvale Fall Fair. We expect honesty.
• Signature labels must be covered.
• Use safety pins only, NO STRAIGHT PINS.
• Include name of quilt pattern (method), and designer, if known. Please acknowledge designers and source of patterns, (e.g. Pinterest and this includes knitted, crocheted & counted cross-stitch items if purchased from a kit, ie-Mary Maxim). Please recognize their efforts. You are invited to include your inspiration (story behind, or reason) for making your quilt.
• Fabric and/or yarn samples are to be included with all entries. Failure to attach sufficient samples will result in disqualification.
• Wreaths and Artwork must be equipped for hanging unless specified otherwise.
• Fabric casings/sleeves (may be temporary) must be attached to all Quilts and Wall

 

Hangings, so that they may be hung for display.

• All winning entries in the Hand and Domestic Machine Quilting categories qualify to advance to District (October) and possibly Provincial (February) level competitions if all criteria are met. Please indicate on your entry tag if you DO NOT wish your entry to advance.

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES ANNUAL HAND QUILTED CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS

General Conditions:

1. Entries must be SOLELY MADE AND HAND QUILTED by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ (O.A.A.S.) Fair to be eligible for this competition.
2. Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next levels of competition). Note the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. All four sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement. The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting & back) and not be mounted on a frame.
3. A Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all the first and second prize ELIGIBLE hand-quilted Quilts at our Fair. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the Annual Convention of O.A.A.S.
4. Upon making an entry into the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
5. The winning O.A.A.S. Champion quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention O.A.A.S. Provincial competitions.
6. The winners’ name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by O.A.A.S.

O.A.A.S. ANNUAL “MACHINE QUILTED QUILT” CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS

General Conditions:

1. Quilt must be SOLELY MADE AND MACHINE QUILTED by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ (O.A.A.S.) Fair to be eligible for this competition.
2. Quilt to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches. Note the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. All four sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement. The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting & back) and not be mounted on a frame
3. A Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all first and second prize ELIGIBLE domestic machine quilted Quilts at our Fair. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Machine Quilted Quilt will be selected at the Annual Convention of O.A.A.S.
4. Upon making an entry into the O.A.A.S. Machine Quilting Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
5. The winning O.A.A.S. Machine Quilted quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention O.A.A.S. Provincial competitions.
6. The winners’ name to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by O.A.A.S.
7.   Quilt must have visible machine quilting.
8. The use of domestic, mid-arm and/or long-arm equipment is permitted on hand or computer guided machine quilt entries.

 

**Reminder: fabric and/or yarn swatches are to be included with all entries. SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED

– SA. Failure to attach sufficient samples will result in disqualification. Fabric Casings/sleeves must be attached to all quilts and wall hangings. Wreaths And artwork must be equipped for hanging unless specified otherwise. Use Safety pins only, no straight pins. Signature labels must be covered.

 

JUDGING STANDARDS: The following information is taken from Homecraft Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs – O.A.A.S. Revised 2020

 

HANDCRAFTS

Clothing should be Sewing; Handcrafts should be Crafts;

Clothing

25 Design, Colour & Materials

40 Workmanship judged from outside of garment

35 Workmanship judged from inside of garment

Handcrafts

15 General Appearance

15 Creative Design

20 Color & Materials

50 Workmanship

Quilts

25 General Appearance & Design

20 Colour, Material

55 Workmanship (30-Quilting, 10-Borders, 15-Binding & Picots)

Needlecrafts

25 General Appearance

25 Design & Materials

55 Workmanship

 

CLASS 31 – QUILTS

Colour, design, binding, construction and overall quilting design to be judged on all quilts unless otherwise stipulated.

Prize generously sponsored by Whitfield Pharmacy

 

QUILTS – HAND QUILTED BY EXHIBITOR

Must be constructed and quilted by exhibitor alone. All quilts 324” or more in perimeter qualify for District and/or

Provincial (O.A.A.S.) competitions. SAMPLES & SLEEVES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 1 – 6:

1^st – $20 | 2^nd – $15 | 3^rd – $10

1. Quilt, Applique- SA
2. Quilt, Pieced- SA
3. Quilt, Whole Cloth (plain solid color) SA
4. Quilt, Fancy (more decorative than functional, often embellished) SA
5. Quilt, any technique, any size Quilting ONLY judged. SA
6. Quilt, any size, any technique completed by 2 or more people (please acknowledge participants on back of entry tag). Quilting only to be judged

**NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DISTRICT OR OAAS COMPETITION** SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 7 – 8:

1^st – $10 | 2^nd – $8 | 3^rd – $6

7. Quilt, Crib SA
8. Wall hanging SA

DOMESTIC – SIT DOWN MACHINE QUILTED BY EXHIBITOR

Must be constructed and quilted by exhibitor alone. All quilts 324” or more in perimeter qualify for District and Provincial (O.A.A.S.) competitions. SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 9 – 14:

1^st – $20 | 2^nd – $15 | 3^rd – $10

9. Quilt, Applique SA
10. Quilt, Pieced SA
11. Quilt, Whole Cloth (plain solid color) SA
12. Quilt, Fancy (more decorative than functional, often embellished) SA
13. Quilt, Small Size, under 324” perimeter SA
14. Quilt, any size, any technique completed by 2 or more people (please acknowledge participants on back of entry tag). Piecing only to be judged.

**NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DISTRICT OR OAAS COMPETITION** SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 15 – 16:

1^st – $10 | 2^nd – $8 | 3^rd – $6

15. Quilt, Crib SA
16. Wall hanging SA

LONG-ARM – STANDUP MACHINE QUILTED

Construction of quilt completed by exhibitor alone. (Please acknowledge, on your tag, the name of the quilter even if it is the exhibitor.) SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 17 – 21:

1^st – $20 | 2^nd – $15 | 3^rd – $10

17. Quilt, Applique SA
18. Quilt, Pieced SA
19. Quilt, Whole Cloth (plain solid color) SA
20. Quilt, Fancy (more decorative than functional, often embellished) SA
21. Quilt, any size, any technique, completed SOLELY by Exhibitor SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 22 – 23:

1^st – $10 | 2^nd – $8 | 3^rd – $6

22. Quilt, Crib SA
23. Wall hanging SA

MISCELLANEOUS QUILTS PRIZE SECTIONS 24 – 28:

1^st – $20 | 2^nd – $15 | 3^rd – $10

SAMPLES & SLEEVES TO BE ATTACHED

24. Quilt, Novice (1st Quilt made by Exhibitor) SA
25. Memory Quilt, any size SA
26. “It started with a panel” quilted article SA
27. Tied/Rag Quilt SA
28. Quilt top, any size, any technique SA

 

PRIZE SECTIONS 29 – 31:

1^st – $7 | 2^nd – $6 | 3^rd – $5

29. Quilt Block, Appliqué SA
30.   Quilt Block, Pieced SA
31. Quilt block, other, e.g. foundation pieced, embroidered SA

SPECIAL: Viewer’s Choice – Choose from Sections 1-28. Sponsored by Phelpston Quilters Group. Prize – $50

2023 VIEWER’S CHOICE WINNER:

Jan Belanger

SPECIAL: “ELAINE PARNELL MEMORIAL” – “QUILT OF THE FAIR”

Quilt, any size, crafted and quilted by EXHIBITOR ONLY. (Judges’ Choice) Sponsored by Ken Parnell & Family – $100

2023 ELAINE PARNELL MEMORIAL

WINNER: Sandra Upton

SPECIAL: “BEA LAMBIE MEMORIAL”

Quilt, any size, crafted and hand-quilted by EXHIBITOR ONLY. (Judges’ Choice) Sponsored by the Lambie Family – $50

2023 BEA LAMBIE MEMORIAL

WINNER: Marilyn Buie

GENERAL HANDCRAFT RULES:

• Exhibits must be the sole work of the exhibitor unless otherwise stated
• All work must be new.
• Exhibiting of articles in our Fair is intended for individuals who engage in their craft as a pastime or hobby.
• In order to keep a high standard at our Fair, judges have been authorized to DISQUALIFY all soiled, defective, incomplete, or worn entries; or those previously exhibited at the Elmvale Fall Fair. We expect honesty.
• Include name of quilt pattern (method), and designer, if known. Please acknowledge designers and source of patterns, (e.g. Pinterest and this includes knitted, crocheted & counted cross-stitch items if purchased from a kit, ie-Mary Maxim). Please recognize their efforts. You are invited to include your inspiration (story behind, or reason) for making your quilt.
• Signature labels must be covered.
• Fabric and/or yarn samples are to be included with all entries. (FAILURE TO ATTACH SUFFICIENT SAMPLES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.) SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA
• Fabric casings/sleeves (may be temporary) must be attached to all Quilts and Wall Hangings, so that they may be hung for display.

• Wreaths and Artwork must be equipped for hanging unless specified otherwise.
• Use safety pins only, NO STRAIGHT PINS.
• All winning entries in the Hand and Domestic Machine Quilting categories qualify to advance to District (October) and possibly Provincial (February) level competitions if all criteria are met. Please indicate on your entry tag if you DO NOT wish your entry to advance.

Knitting and Crocheting

KNITTING – Sections 33 – 54 SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

AFGHANS

PRIZE SECTIONS 33 – 36:

1^st – $10 | 2^nd – $8 | 3^rd – $6

33. Afghan, minimum 48” x 60” SA Perimeter > 216”

34. Afghan, Pieced, min. 48”x60” SA Perimeter > 216”
35. Afghan, min. 36” x 45” SA Perimeter > 162” but < 216”

36. Afghan, under 36” x 45” SA Perimeter < 162”

SWEATERS

PRIZE SECTIONS 37 – 55:

1^st – $7 | 2^nd – $6 | 3^rd – $5

37. Adult sweater, fine, cardigan or Pullover SA
38. Adult sweater, bulky, cardigan (worsted weight or heavier) SA
39. Adult sweater, bulky, pullover (worsted weight or heavier) SA
40.   Child sweater, cardigan SA
41. Child sweater, pullover SA
42.   Infant sleep sack, with hat SA
43.   Vest/Wrap SA

 

SOCKS, SLIPPERS, HATS, MITTS, SCARVES

44.   Adult, socks –Prize money sponsored by “Just Knit Two Together” SA
45. Adult, slippers SA
46.   Adult, hat SA
47. Adult, mittens SA
48.   Children, socks – Prize money sponsored by “Just Knit Two Together” SA
49. Children, slippers SA
50. Children, hat SA
51. Children, mittens SA
52. Scarf SA
53. Fingerless gloves SA

MEN ONLY

54. Knitted scarf SA
55. Crocheted scarf SA

CROCHETING – Sections 55 – 67 SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 56 – 59:

1^st – $10 | 2^nd – $8 | 3^rd – $6

56. Afghan, min. 48” x 60” SA Perimeter > 216”

57. Afghan, pieced, min. 48” x 60” SA Perimeter > 216”

58. Afghan, min. 36” x 45” SA Perimeter > 162” but < 216”

59. Afghan, under 36” x 45” SA Perimeter < 162”

PRIZE SECTIONS 60 – 67:

1^st – $7 | 2^nd – $6 | 3^rd – $5

60.   Sweater, size and yarn weight of choice SA
61. Infant sleep sack, with hat SA
62. Socks SA
63. Slippers SA
64.   Hat SA
65. Mittens SA
66.   Scarf SA
67. Vest/Wrap SA

HOME ACCESSORIES – Sections 68 – 86 PRIZE SECTIONS 68 – 69:

1^st – $10 | 2^nd – $8 | 3^rd – $6

68. Swedish weaving article SA
69. Rug, any kind SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 70 – 86:

1^st – $7 | 2^nd – $6 | 3^rd – $5

SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED

70. Cushion, quilted SA
71. Cushion, fancy, not quilted SA
72. Cushion, practical SA
73. Fabric Wall Hanging, no larger than 9 sq. ft., unframed SA
74. Wall Hanging, framed, no artwork SA
75. Counted Cross-Stitch article, Floss samples req’d SA
76. Counted Cross-Stitch article, less than 100 sq. in. (stitched area), framed, Floss samples req’d SA
77. Counted Cross-Stitch article, more than 100 sq. in. (stitched area), framed, Floss samples req’d SA
78. Felted Article SA
79. Furniture Runner SA
80.   Placemats, set of 2, handmade SA
81. Kitchen Accessory, “fabric” SA
82. Kitchen Accessory, “crafted” SA
83. Door decoration SA
84.   Item of machine embroidery SA
85. Item of hand embroidery SA
86.   Amigurumi article SA

SEWING – Sections 87 – 96

PRIZE SECTIONS 87 – 96:

1^st – $7 | 2^nd – $6 | 3^rd – $5

SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED

87. Sleepwear SA
88.   Vest SA
89. Apron SA
90.   Dress SA
91. Slacks/Pants SA
92.   Blouse/Shirt SA
93. Purse (medium of choice) SA
94.   Cape/Wrap (medium of choice) SA
95. “Re-purposed Article of Clothing”, must include photo & source of original article SA
96. Jacket SA

 

MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS

Sections 97 – 125

SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED PRIZE SECTIONS 97 -125:

1^st – $7 | 2^nd – $6 | 3^rd – $5

97. Handcrafted jewellery SA
98.   3 Christmas decorations, similar SA
99. Christmas Stocking SA
100.   Table Topper SA
101. Handmade card SA
102. One page Memory Scrapbook, “Pets” min. 2 pictures with a story SA
103. Digital scrapbook page, min. 3 photos, theme “Generations”, printed SA
104.   Baby nursery accessory SA
105. Craft organizer, e.g. Knitting Needle Organizer SA
106.   Re-usable Shopping Bag SA
107. Craft, metal SA
108.   Christmas home decoration SA
109. Wreath SA
110. Autumn decoration SA
111. Recycled article SA
112. Costume, theme of choice SA
113. Homemade stamp, and sample of block prints SA
114. Article made with a Cricut OR similar machine, not to exceed 15” in any direction SA
115. Any other handcraft not listed No sewing, knitting or crocheting) SA Artwork must be equipped for hanging unless specified otherwise. NO SAMPLES NEEDED.

116. Sketch framed – black & white, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
117. Sketch framed – colored, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
118. Sketch unframed – black & white, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
119. Sketch unframed – colored, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
120. Artwork framed – watercolor, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
121. Artwork framed – acrylic, oil or any other medium, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
122. Artwork unframed – watercolor, max. 480 sq. Inches overall

123. Artwork unframed – acrylic, oil or any other medium, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
124. Digital artwork, framed OR unframed
125. “Anime” artwork, framed or unframed

GOLDEN YEARS

(For People Who Have Gained The Experience of 65 Years or More)

PRIZE SECTIONS 126 – 136:

1^st – $7 | 2^nd – $6 | 3^rd – $5

SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED

126. Pair of knitted socks – Prize money sponsored by “Just Knit Two Together” SA
127. Pair of knitted slippers SA
128. Any crafted item not already listed SA
129. Oven towel with knitted or crocheted top SA
130. Lap-size fidget/sensory blanket SA
131. 3 Knitted Dish Cloths SA
132. Child’s toque SA
133. A practical bazaar item SA
134. Vintage/historical garment (not new) with story if possible SA
135. Penmanship – Write out a vintage recipe of your choice, on 8 ½” x 11” lined OR unlined white paper SA
136. Trivet, medium of choice SA

NEW EXHIBITOR AWARD

To the NEW Exhibitor with the most points in Sections 1 – 136, inclusive – $10

2023 NEW EXHIBITOR AWARD WINNER:

Evelyn Wood

HAND CRAFT AWARD – SPECIAL

RICKY HUMMELINK MEMORIAL AWARD

Sponsored by the Hummelink Family

To the exhibitor with the most prize winning points in the Hand Craft Section – Plaque

2023 HAND CRAFT WINNER:

Linda Marchant

137. Community/Organization Display i.e. Clubs, Church, Women’s Institute, Nursery School, 4-H, Scouting Group, Library Group. Maximum 3’ wide. Theme relates to your group. $20 Awarded to each worthy entry.