DEPARTMENT I: NEEDLE & FANCY WORK
Please Note: All Departments must be in by Sunday, August 30th at 8:00 pm for Judging on Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st.
Articles for Entries will be accepted Saturday, August 29th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 30th from 12 Noon-8:00 pm. All Judging will take place on Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st.
One Exhibitor per entry per lot unless otherwise specified or in "other" category.
All Entry Forms Close on August 25th.
Entries must remain in place until 5:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 7th and must be removed by Tuesday, Sept. 8th by 2:00 pm. The Fair is not responsible for items left after 2:00 pm on Sept. 8th. Entries removed prior to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7th relinquish all prizes and ribbons associated with entries.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Receive 2 FREE 1 day passes for this years Lancaster Fair, when you exhibit items in the Arts and Crafts hall, and acquire 75 or more points. An exhibitor’s pass will be given to an exhibitor acquiring 200 or more points.
Blue Ribbon (first place) 25 points
Red Ribbon (second place) 20 points
Yellow Ribbon (third place) 15 points
Entry Blank On Line 10 points
New Exhibitor 5 points
Successive Exhibitor 10 points
Judges Choice 25 points
Exhibits will be judged on Monday and Tuesday before the fair opens, so be sure to include your telephone number, and we will contact you if you achieve the 75 or more points for your FREE passes.
Only items as listed will be judged.
No premium will be paid on articles that have won premiums previously at any fair of the Coos and Essex Agricultural Society.
All articles must be completed during current year by the exhibitor. ONLY ONE ENTRY IS ALLOWED PER PERSON IN EACH LOT unless otherwise specified.
Articles will be judged on color, design, appropriateness, workmanship, and cleanliness. (Soiled articles will be disqualified by the judge.)
Hints on what Judges look for:
1. Be sure articles are completely finished off, i.e. rug binding completed;seams completed;yarn ends woven in.
2. Be sure articles are in the correct category, i.e. Wall hangings must have hangers; Hot mats and pot holders must be usable as same. QUILTED EXHIBITS BELONG TO DEPARTMENT P.
Class 1. Afghans (4 feet long and over)
Lots
001. Afghan-Crocheted
002. Afghan-Knitted
003. Afghan-Woven
004. Afghan-Hairpin Lace
005. Afghan-Embroidered
006. Afghan-Combined Techniques
1st-10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$6.00
Lot (under 3’10” long)
007. Baby Afghan, crocheted
008. Baby Afghan, Knitted
009. Lap warmer
010. Afghan-Other
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$4.00; 3rd-$3.00
Class 2. Bedspreads (King/Queen)
Lots
001. Bedspread-King/Queen-Crocheted
002. Bedspread-King/Queen-Knitted
003. Bedspread-King/QueenEmbroidered
004. Bedspread-King/Queen-Woven
005. Bedspread-King/Queen-Other
1st-$12.00; 2nd-$10.00; 3rd-$8.00
Class 3. Bedspreads (Full/Twin)
Lots
001. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Crocheted
002. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Knitted
003. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Embroidered
004. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Woven
005. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Other
1st-$10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$6.00
Class 4.Rugs (Under 4 feet)
Lots
001. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Braided
002. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Hooked Fine
003. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Hooked Primitive(widecut)
004. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Crocheted
005. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Woven
Lots `st-$8.00; 2nd-$7.00; 3rd-$5.00
006. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Punch
007. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Latch Hook
008. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Other
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$4.00; 3rd-$3.00
Class 5. Rugs (over 4 feet)
Lots
001. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Braided
002. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Hooked Fine
003. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Hooked Primitive(widecut)
004. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Crocheted
005. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Woven
1st-$12.00; 2nd-$10.00; 3rd-$8.00
006. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Punch
007. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Latch Hook
008. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Other
1st-$8.00; 2nd $6.00; 3rd- $5.00
Class 6. Pillows
Lots
001. Pillow-Knitted
002. Pillow-Crewel
003. Pillow-Embroidered (Cotton Floss)
004. Pillow-Hooked
005. Pillow-Crocheted
006. Pillow-Latch Hook
007. Pillow-Patchwork
008. Pillow-Ribbon Work
1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Class 7. Centerpieces (less than 8 inches in diameter)
Lots
001. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Embroidered
002. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Cut work
003. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Crocheted
004. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Tatted
005. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Patchwork pieced
006. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Knitted
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 8. Centerpieces (greater than 8 inches in diameter)
Lots
001. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Embroidered
002. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Cut work
003. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Crocheted
004. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Tatted
005. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Patchwork Pieced
006. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Knitted
1st-$4.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
Class 9. Pillow Cases (Pair)
Lots
001. Pillow Cases-Embroidered
002. Pillow Cases-Cut work
003. Pillow Cases-Crochet Trimmed
004. Pillow Cases-Tatted Trimmed
005. Pillow Cases-Patchwork Pieced
1st - $2.00; 2nd - $1.00; 3rd - $.75.
Class 10. Towels
Lots
001. TowelsEmbroidered
002. Towels-Cut work
003. Towels-Crocheted
004. Towels-Tatted Trimmed
005. Towels-Painted
006. Towels-Monk’s Cloth
007. Towels-Knitted
1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00; 3rd-$.75
Class 11. Tablecloths—Luncheon Sets
Lots
001. Tablecloth-Embroidered
002. TableclothCut work
003. Tablecloth-Crocheted
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 12. Placemats (minimum 2)
Lots
001. Placemats-Embroidered
002. Placemats-Cut work
003. Placemats-Crocheted
004. Placemats-Patchwork Pieced
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 13. Table Runners or Scarfs
Lots
001. Table Runner/Scarf-Embroidered
002. Table Runner/Scarf-Cut work
003. Table Runner/Scarf-Crocheted
004. Table Runner/Scarf-Patchwork Pieced
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 14. Handkerchiefs
Lots
001. Handkerchiefs-Crochet Trimmed
002. Handkerchiefs-Tatted Trimmed
003. Handkerchiefs-Embroidery
1st-$1.00; 2nd-$.75; 3rd-$.50
Class 15. Dolls and Toys (KNIT)
All Toys & Dolls must be child safe. Dolls & Clothes sewn by exhibitor.
Lots (Knit)
001. Dolls less than 8 inches-knit
002. Dolls 8-12 inches-knit
003. Dolls over 12 inches-knit
004. Toys under 8 inches-knit
005. Toys 8-12 inches-knit
006. Toys over 12 inches-knit
1st-$3.00; 2nd.- $2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 16, Dolls and Toys (CROCHET)
Lots (Crochet)
001. Dolls less than 8 inches-crochet
002. Dolls 8-12 inches-corchet
003. Dolls over 12 inches-crochet
004. Toys under 8 inches-crochet
005. Toys 8-12 inches-crochet
006. Toys over 12 inches-crochet
1st-$3.00; 2nd.- $2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 17. Bride Doll (any size)
Lots
001. Bride Doll-Knit0 002. Bride Doll-Crochet
1st-$4.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
Class 18. Doll’s Clothes
Lots
001. Doll's Clothes-Knit
002. Doll's Clothes-Crochet
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 19. Holders/Dishcloths
Hot Mats, Tiles or holders
Lots
001. Holders/Dishcloths-Hooked
002. Holders/Dishcloths-Woven
003. Holders/Dishcloths-Knit
004. Holders/Dishcloths-Crocheted
1st-$.75; 2nd-$.50; 3rd-$.25
Class 20. Needlework (All must be framed except wall hangings. All must include hardware for hanging.)
Sizes listed do NOT include mat and frame. Vertical Height, Height determined top to bottom
Lots
001. Samplers (must have lettering or words)
002. Pictures under 10 inches (not counted cross-stitch)
003. Pictures under 10 inches (counted cross-stitch)
004. Pictures 10-16 inches (not counted cross-stitch)
005. Pictures 10-16 inches (counted cross-stitch)
006. Pictures over 16 inches (not counted cross-stitch)
007. Pictures over 16 inches (counted cross-stitch)
008. Liquid embroidered picture, any size
009. Christmas picture, any size (not counted cross-stitch)
010.Christmas picture, any size (counted cross-stitch) 011. Christmas ornaments (3)
012.Crewel, any size
013. Needlepoint any size
1st-$10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$5.00
014. Triptych (needlework)
1st- $15.00; 2nd-$12.00; 3rd-$10.00
Class 21. Wall Hanging (needlework only)
Lots
001. Wall Hanging-Needlepoint
002. Wall Hanging-Crewel
003. Wall Hanging-Hooked 004. Wall Hanging-Other
1st-$7:00; 2nd-$5.00; 3rd.-$3.00
Class 22. Plastic Canvas
Lots 001. Plastic Canvas-Buildings or village (minimum 5 pieces)
002. Plastic Canvas-Creatures or toys
003. Plastic Canvas-Large Craft, i.e. furniture, dollhouse.
1st-$10.00; 2nd–$8.00; 3rd-$6.00
004. Plastic Canvas-Small, i.e. basket, picture
005. Plastic Canvas-Christmas Ornament (3)
006. Plastic Canvas-Small object
007. Plastic Canvas-Doorstop
1st-$7.00; 2nd-$5.00;3rd-$3.00
Class 23. Adult’s Hand knit or Crocheted Garments
Lots
001. Lady’s Cardigan (knit)
002. Lady’s Cardigan (crocheted)
003. Man’s Cardigan (knit)
004. Man’s Cardigan (crocheted)
005. Lady’s Pullover (knit)
006. Lady’s Pullover (crocheted)
007. Man’s Pullover (knit)
008. Man’s Pullover (crocheted)
009. Sleeveless Sweater or Vest (knit)
010. Sleeveless Sweater or Vest (crocheted)
011. Man’s Ski Sweater (knit)
012. Man’s Ski Sweater (crocheted)
013. Lady’s Ski Sweater (knit)
014. Lady’s Ski Sweater (crocheted)
015. Dress (knit)
016. Dress (crocheted)
017. Man’s Fisherman Sweater
018. Lady’s Fisherman Sweater
1st-$7.00; 2nd-$5.00; 3rd-$3.00
Lots
019. Adult-Mittens
020. Adult-Gloves
021. Adult-Socks
022. Adult-Slippers
023. Adult-Cap or Hat (knit)
024. Adult-Cap or Hat (crocheted)
025. Adult-Scarf
026. Adult-Stole or Shawl
027. Adult-Other (specify article and needlework used)
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 24. Children’s Hand knit or Crocheted Garments (up to children’s size 12)
Lots
001. Children-Suit (knit)
002. Children-Suit (crocheted)
003. Children-Coat (knit)
004. Children-Coat (crocheted)
005. Children-Boy’s Pullover (knit)
006. Children-Boy’s Pullover (crocheted)
007. Boy’s Cardigan (knit)
008. Boy’s Cardigan (crocheted)
009. Girl’s Pullover (knit)
010. Girl’s Pullover (crocheted)
011. Girl’s Cardigan (knit)
012. Girl’s Cardigan (crocheted)
013. Children-Dress (knit)
014. Children=Dress (crocheted)
015. Boy’s Fisherman Sweater
016. Girl’s Fisherman Sweater
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
017. Children-Mittens
018. Children-Gloves
019. Children-Socks
020. Children-Cap or Hat
021. Children-Slippers
022. Children-Scarf
023. Children-Poncho or Shawl
024. Children-Other (specify article and needlework used)
1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Class 25. Infants’ Hand knit or Crocheted Garments
Lots
001. Infant-Coat (knit)
002. Infant-Coat (crocheted)
003. Infant-Dress (knit)
004. Infant-Dress (Crocheted)
005. Infant-Suit (knit)
006. Infant-Suit (crocheted)
007. Infant-Set of Sweater, Bonnet, Booties (knit)
008. Infant-Set of Sweater, Bonnet, Booties (crocheted)
009. Infant-Bunting (knit)
010. Infant-Bunting (crochet)
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
011. Infant-Sweater (knit)
012. Infant-Sweater (crocheted)
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
013. Infant-Bonnet (knit)
014. infant-Bonnet (crocheted)
015. Infant-Mittens (knit)
016. Infant-Mittens (crocheted)
017. infant-Booties (knit)
018. Infant-Booties (crocheted)
019. Infant-Other (specify article and needlework used)
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 25. Holiday Decorations
Lots
001. Christmas Stocking—knit
002. Christmas Runner—knit
003. Christmas Ornaments (3)-knit
004. Christmas Tree Skirt—knit
005. Christmas Stocking—Crochet
006. Christmas Runner—Crochet
007. Christmas Ornaments (3) Crochet
008. Christmas Tree Skirt—Crochet
009. Other Holiday Decoration—Knit
010. Other Holiday Decoration—Crochet
011. Any Holiday Decoration-Needlework technique
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Class 26. HERITAGE ARTS
Represents multiple steps in the process of creating a finished process. Example: wool that is collected, combed, dyed, spun and then knitted, crocheted, or woven into a finished product.
Lots
001. Hand Weaving-clothing
002. Hand Weaving-piece of fabric
003 Hand spun Yarn (Label skein of yarn according to fiber content. Skeins must be tied securely. All skeins to be 25 yards in length)
004 Knit or crocheted garment from hand spun yarn.
005. Felting – Hats, mittens, footwear
006. Felting Purses, scarves
007. Felting Garment (Vest, Coat, etc.)
008. Felting - Other
009. Restorations—Quilt Blocks restored in new quilt—Twin size or Larger
1st-$10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$5.00
Class 27. Pet Garments/Doorstop
Lots
001 Pet Garment
002 Door Stop
1st—$3.00; 2nd—$2.00; 3rd—$1.00
Class 28. Handbags
Classes
001. Handbag=Knit
002. Handbag-Crochet
003. Handbag-Plastic Canvas
004. Handbag-Felted
005. Handbag-Embroidered
006. Handbag-Evening
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Judge may withhold prizes for insufficient merit and remove from public view any entry or part thereof which, in his/her opinion,
Sandra Yunghans, Director
Tel: 603/788-3519