DIVISION I: NEEDLE & FANCY WORK
Please Note: All Departments must be in by Sunday, August 24th at 8:00 pm for Judging on Monday, August 25th and Tuesday, August 26th.
Articles for Entries will be accepted Saturday, August 23rd from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th from 12 Noon-8:00 pm. All Judging will take place on Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th.
One Exhibitor per entry per lot unless otherwise specified or in "other" category.
All Entry Forms Close on August 19th.
Entries must remain in place until 5:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 1st and must be removed by Tuesday, Sept. 2nd by 2:00 pm. The Fair is not responsible for items left after 2:00 pm on Sept. 2nd. Entries removed prior to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1st 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.
Afghans (4 feet long and over)
Classes
101. Afghan-Crocheted
102. Afghan-Knitted
103. Afghan-Woven
104. Afghan-Hairpin Lace
105. Afghan-Embroidered
106. Afghan-Combined Techniques
1st-10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$6.00
Lot (under 3’10” long)
107. Baby Afghan, crocheted
108. Baby Afghan, Knitted
109. Lap warmer 110. Afghan-Other
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$4.00; 3rd-$3.00
Bedspreads (King/Queen)
Classes
201. Bedspread-King/Queen-Crocheted
202. Bedspread-King/Queen-Knitted
203. Bedspread-King/QueenEmbroidered
204. Bedspread-King/Queen-Woven 205. Bedspread-King/Queen-Other
1st-$12.00; 2nd-$10.00; 3rd-$8.00
Bedspreads (Full/Twin)
Classes
301. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Crocheted
302. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Knitted
303. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Embroidered
304. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Woven 305. Bedspread-Full/Twin-Other
1st-$10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$6.00
Rugs (Under 4 feet)
Classes
401. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Braided
402. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Hooked Fine
403. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Hooked Primitive(widecut)
404. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Crocheted
405. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Woven
Classes 401-405
Classes `st-$8.00; 2nd-$7.00; 3rd-$5.00
406. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Punch
407. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Latch Hook
408. Rugs (under 4 feet)-Other
Classes 406-408
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$4.00; 3rd-$3.00
Rugs (over 4 feet)
Classes
501. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Braided
502. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Hooked Fine
503. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Hooked Primitive(widecut)
504. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Crocheted
505. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Woven
Classes 501-505
1st-$12.00; 2nd-$10.00; 3rd-$8.00
506. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Punch
507. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Latch Hook
508. Rugs (over 4 feet)-Other
Classes 506-508
1st-$8.00; 2nd $6.00; 3rd- $5.00
Pillows
Classes
601. Pillow-Knitted
602. Pillow-Crewel
603. Pillow-Embroidered (Cotton Floss)
604. Pillow-Hooked
605. Pillow-Crocheted
606. Pillow-Latch Hook
607. Pillow-Patchwork
608. Pillow-Ribbon Work
1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Centerpieces (less than 8 inches in diameter)
Classes
701. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Embroidered
702. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Cut work
703. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Crocheted
704. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Tatted
705. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Patchwork pieced
706. Centerpiece (less than 8 inches)-Knitted
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Centerpieces (greater than 8 inches in diameter)
Classes
801. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Embroidered
802. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Cut work
803. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Crocheted
804. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Tatted
805. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Patchwork Pieced
806. Centerpiece (greater than 8 inches)-Knitted
1st-$4.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
Pillow Cases (Pair)
Classes
901. Pillow Cases-Embroidered
902. Pillow Cases-Cut work
903. Pillow Cases-Crochet Trimmed
904. Pillow Cases-Tatted Trimmed
905. Pillow Cases-Patchwork Pieced
1st - $2.00; 2nd - $1.00; 3rd - $.75.
Towels
Classes
1001. TowelsEmbroidered
1002. Towels-Cut work
1003. Towels-Crocheted
1004. Towels-Tatted Trimmed
1005. Towels-Painted
1006. Towels-Monk’s Cloth 1007. Towels-Knitted
1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00; 3rd-$.75
Tablecloths—Luncheon Sets
Classes
1101. Tablecloth-Embroidered
1102. TableclothCut work
1103. Tablecloth-Crocheted
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$1.00
Placemats (minimum 2)
Classes
1201. Placemats-Embroidered
1202. Placemats-Cut work
1203. Placemats-Crocheted
1204. Placemats-Patchwork Pieced
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Table Runners or Scarfs
Classes
1301. Table Runner/Scarf-Embroidered
1302. Table Runner/Scarf-Cut work
1303. Table Runner/Scarf-Crocheted
1304. Table Runner/Scarf-Patchwork Pieced
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Handkerchiefs
Classes
1401. Handkerchiefs-Crochet Trimmed
1402. Handkerchiefs-Tatted Trimmed
1403. Handkerchiefs-Embroidery
1st-$1.00; 2nd-$.75; 3rd-$.50
Dolls and Toys (KNIT)
All Toys & Dolls must be child safe. Dolls & Clothes sewn by exhibitor.
Classes (Knit)
1501. Dolls less than 8 inches-knit
1502. Dolls 8-12 inches-knit
1503. Dolls over 12 inches-knit
1504. Toys under 8 inches-knit
1505. Toys 8-12 inches-knit
1506. Toys over 12 inches-knit
1st-$3.00; 2nd.- $2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Dolls and Toys (CROCHET)
Classes (Crochet)
1601. Dolls less than 8 inches-crochet
1602. Dolls 8-12 inches-corchet
1603. Dolls over 12 inches-crochet
1604. Toys under 8 inches-crochet
1605. Toys 8-12 inches-crochet
1606. Toys over 12 inches-crochet
1st-$3.00; 2nd.- $2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Bride Doll (any size)
Classes
1701. Bride Doll-Knit
1702. Bride Doll-Crochet
1st-$4.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
Doll’s Clothes
Classes
1801. Doll's Clothes-Knit
1802. Doll's Clothes-Crochet
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Holders/Dishcloths
Hot Mats, Tiles or holders
Classes
1901. Holders/Dishcloths-Hooked
1902. Holders/Dishcloths-Woven
1903. Holders/Dishcloths-Knit
1904. Holders/Dishcloths-Crocheted
1st-$.75; 2nd-$.50; 3rd-$.25
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
Classes
2001. Samplers (must have lettering or words)
2002. Pictures under 10 inches (not counted cross-stitch)
2003. Pictures under 10 inches (counted cross-stitch)
2004. Pictures 10-16 inches (not counted cross-stitch)
2005. Pictures 10-16 inches (counted cross-stitch)
2006. Pictures over 16 inches (not counted cross-stitch)
2007. Pictures over 16 inches (counted cross-stitch)
2008. Liquid embroidered picture, any size
2009. Christmas picture, any size (not counted cross-stitch)
2010.Christmas picture, any size (counted cross-stitch) 2011. Christmas ornaments (3)
2012.Crewel, any size
2013. Needlepoint any size
1st-$10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$5.00
2014. Triptych (needlework)
1st- $15.00; 2nd-$12.00; 3rd-$10.00
Wall Hanging (needlework only)
Classes
2101. Wall Hanging-Needlepoint
2102. Wall Hanging-Crewel
2103. Wall Hanging-Hooked
1st-$7:00; 2nd-$5.00; 3rd.-$3.00
Plastic Canvas Classes 2201. Plastic Canvas-Buildings or village (minimum 5 pieces)
2202. Plastic Canvas-Creatures or toys
2203. Plastic Canvas-Large Craft, i.e. furniture, dollhouse.
1st-$10.00; 2nd–$8.00; 3rd-$6.00
2204. Plastic Canvas-Small, i.e. basket, picture
2205. Plastic Canvas-Christmas Ornament (3)
2206. Plastic Canvas-Small object
2207. Plastic Canvas-Doorstop
1st-$7.00; 2nd-$5.00;3rd-$3.00
Adult’s Hand knit or Crocheted Garments
Classes
2301. Lady’s Cardigan (knit)
2302. Lady’s Cardigan (crocheted)
2303. Man’s Cardigan (knit)
2304. Man’s Cardigan (crocheted)
2305. Lady’s Pullover (knit)
2306. Lady’s Pullover (crocheted)
2307. Man’s Pullover (knit)
2308. Man’s Pullover (crocheted)
2309. Sleeveless Sweater or Vest (knit)
2310. Sleeveless Sweater or Vest (crocheted)
2311. Man’s Ski Sweater (knit)
2312. Man’s Ski Sweater (crocheted)
2313. Lady’s Ski Sweater (knit)
2314. Lady’s Ski Sweater (crocheted)
2315. Dress (knit)
2316. Dress (crocheted)
2317. Man’s Fisherman Sweater
2318. Lady’s Fisherman Sweater
Classes 2301-2318
1st-$7.00; 2nd-$5.00; 3rd-$3.00
Classes
2319. Adult-Mittens
2320. Adult-Gloves
2321. Adult-Socks
2322. Adult-Slippers
2323. Adult-Cap or Hat (knit)
2324. Adult-Cap or Hat (crocheted)
2325. Adult-Scarf
2326. Adult-Stole or Shawl 2327. Adult-Other (specify article and needlework used)
Lots 2319-2327
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Children’s Hand knit or Crocheted Garments (up to children’s size 12)
Classes
2401. Children-Suit (knit)
2402. Children-Suit (crocheted)
2403. Children-Coat (knit)
2404. Children-Coat (crocheted)
2405. Children-Boy’s Pullover (knit)
2406. Children-Boy’s Pullover (crocheted)
2407. Boy’s Cardigan (knit)
2408. Boy’s Cardigan (crocheted)
2409. Girl’s Pullover (knit)
2410. Girl’s Pullover (crocheted)
2411. Girl’s Cardigan (knit)
2412. Girl’s Cardigan (crocheted)
2413. Children-Dress (knit)
2414. Children=Dress (crocheted) 2415. Boy’s Fisherman Sweater 2416. Girl’s Fisherman Sweater
Classes 2401-2416
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
2417. Children-Mittens
2418. Children-Gloves
2419. Children-Socks
2420. Children-Cap or Hat
2421. Children-Slippers
2422. Children-Scarf
2423. Children-Poncho or Shawl 2424. Children-Other (specify article and needlework used)
Classes 2417-2424
1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Infants’ Hand knit or Crocheted Garments
Classes
2501. Infant-Coat (knit)
2502. Infant-Coat (crocheted)
2503. Infant-Dress (knit)
2504. Infant-Dress (Crocheted)
2505. Infant-Suit (knit)
2506. Infant-Suit (crocheted)
2507. Infant-Set of Sweater, Bonnet, Booties (knit)
2508. Infant-Set of Sweater, Bonnet, Booties (crocheted)
2509. Infant-Bunting (knit)
2510. Infant-Bunting (crochet)
Classes 2501-2510
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
2511. Infant-Sweater (knit)
2512. Infant-Sweater (crocheted)
Classes 2511 and 2512
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
2513. Infant-Bonnet (knit)
2514. infant-Bonnet (crocheted)
2515. Infant-Mittens (knit)
2516. Infant-Mittens (crocheted)
2517. infant-Booties (knit)
2518. Infant-Booties (crocheted) 2519. Infant-Other (specify article and needlework used)
Classes 2513-2519
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
Holiday Decorations
Classes
2601. Christmas Stocking—knit
2602. Christmas Runner—knit
2603. Christmas Ornaments (3)-knit
2604. Christmas Tree Skirt—knit
2605. Christmas Stocking—Crochet
2606. Christmas Runner—Crochet
2607. Christmas Ornaments (3) Crochet
2608. Christmas Tree Skirt—Crochet
2609. Other Holiday Decoration—Knit
2610. Other Holiday Decoration—Crochet
2611. Any Holiday Decoration-Needlework technique
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00; 3rd-$1.00
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.
Classes
2701. Hand Weaving-clothing
2702. Hand Weaving-piece of fabric
2703 Hand spun Yarn (Label skein of yarn according to fiber content. Skeins must be tied securely. All skeins to be 25 yards in length)
2704 Knit or crocheted garment from hand spun yarn.
2705. Felting – Hats, mittens, footwear
2706. Felting Purses, scarves
2707. Felting Garment (Vest, Coat, etc.) 2708. Felting - Other
2709. Restorations—Quilt Blocks restored in new quilt—Twin size or Larger
1st-$10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$5.00
Pet Garments/Doorstop
Classes 2801 Pet Garment 2802 Door Stop
1st—$3.00; 2nd—$2.00; 3rd—$1.00
Handbags
Classes
2901. Handbag=Knit
2902. Handbag-Crochet
2903. Handbag-Plastic Canvas
2904. Handbag-Felted
2905. Handbag-Embroidered
2906. 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