The Plainfield Farmer's Fair
(Refer to General Rules)
1. No article can compete as more than one entry; that
is, an article can be judged but once.
2. All clothing must be laundered and ironed.
3. Each exhibit to be judged on workmanship, worth of
article, appropriateness of material and design
Basis for judging household and needlework exhibits:
Plain sewing-Lingerie or aprons to be judged on:
1. Worth of article
2. Materials and trimmings, appropriateness, quality.
3. Workmanship-method of construction, choice and
execution of stitches
Dressmaking-Simple house dresses, shirtwaist, skirt,
simple school dress for girl to be judged on:
1. Material-its appropriateness, quality, color, and
design
2. Design-simplicity of line, harmony of color,
appropriateness
3. Workmanship-method of construction, choice and
execution of stitches
Embroidery and Crocheting-Simple designs and edges for
trimming to be judged on:
1. Worth of article
2. Material-appropriateness and suitability for use
for which it was made
3. Design-simplicity and appropriateness
4. Workmanship
Knitting-to be judged on (machine knits to be judged
separately):
1. Worth of article
2. Workmanship-execution of stitches, perfection
Section 1
Clothing
1. Each exhibit to consist of one garment.
2. Each garment to be judged on material, color,
design, suitability, and workmanship.
3. The exhibitor must have made all articles of
clothing since the close of last years' fair.
Classes
1 Apron
A. Coverall B. Half apron
2 Children's Garments
A. Child's suit C. Girl's dress E. Christening outfit
B. Coat/Jacket D. Shirt
3 Coat-Adult
4 Dress
A. Cotton blend dress C. Two piece dress E. Other
B. Silk or blend fabric dress D. Sleeveless
dress-any fabric
5 Hats
6 Jacket-any fabric
7 Lingerie
A. House coat
8 Mending or repairing (single party)
A. Any article-hand or machine done
B. Any article-renovated or remodeled clothing
9 Skirts, Shirts and blouses
A. Blouse with sleeves D. Culottes
B. Blouse, sleeveless E. Man's shirt
C. Skirt F. Other
10 Slacks or Shorts-any fabric
11 Suits-any fabric
12 Vests-any fabric
Section 2
Needlework
Classes
1 Centerpieces, under 12"
A. Crochet edge C. Embroidered E. Other
B. Crochet (solid) D. Knitted
2 Centerpieces, over 12"
A. Crochet edge C. Embroidered E. Other
B. Crochet (solid) D. Knitted
3 Cushions and Cushion Tops
A. Crewel work E. Needlepoint I. Counted cross
stitch
B. Crochet F. Novelty J. Candle wicking
C. Embroidered G. Woven K. Chicken scratch
D. Knitted H. Latch work L. Quilted
4 Luncheon cloth-any style
5 Pillowcases
A. Crochet edge C. Tatting edge
B. Embroidered D. Machine Embroidered
6 Dresser Scarves
A. Crochet edge C. Embroidered
B. Crochet (solid) D. Tatting edge
7 Tablecloths
A. Crochet edge C. Embroidered
B. Crochet (solid) D. Textile painting
8 Towels
A. Crochet edge D. Other
B. Embroidered E. Woven
C. Textile painting
9 Wearing Apparel
A. Caps-Hats
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted
B. Coat
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted
C. Dress
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted 3. Machine knit
D. Handkerchiefs
1. Crocheted edge 3. Hairpin 5. Tatting
2. Embroidered 4. Hem stitch
E. Vest
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted
F. Mittens or Gloves
1. Adult's 2. Child's
G. Socks, Slippers, Booties
1. Adults 2. Child's
H. Stole, Shawl or Poncho
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted
J. Suit
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted
K. Sweater, cardigan
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted 3. Machine knit
L. Sweater, pullover
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted 3. Machine knit
M. Sweater, cap and bootie set
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted
N. Neck scarves/neckware
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted
P. Baby bibs
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted 3. Embroidered
Section 2B
Classes
1 Wallhangings
A. Quilted C. Macrame
B. Hooked D. Miscellaneous
2 Plastic Canvas
A. Toys B. Useful items C. Miscellaneous
3 Miscellaneous
A. Toys
1. Knitted 2. Crocheted 3. Hand/machine sewn
B. Useful articles
1. Knitted 3. Hand/machine sewn
2. Crocheted 4. Miscellaneous
C. Novelties
1. Knitted 2. Crocheted 3. Hand/machine sewn
D. Holiday articles
1. Knitted 3. Hand/machine sewn
2. Crocheted 4. Miscellaneous
E. Handmade dolls
1. Knitted 3. Hand/machine sewn
2. Crocheted 4. Miscellaneous
F. Clothing
1. Counted cross stitch 2. Painted 3. Punched
embroidery
4 Pictures-framed and prepared to hang
A. Crewel E. Long
B. Embroidery F. Counted Cross Stitch
C. Needlepoint 1. Large
D. Quilted 2. Small
Section 3
Afghans, Quilts, Bedspreads
Classes
1 Afghans, small (45" x 65" min.)
A. Crocheted C. Knitted E. Swedish Weaving
B. Counted Cross stitch D. Woven
2 Afghans, Large (50" x 70" min.)
A. Crocheted C. Knitted E. Swedish Weaving
B. Counted Cross stitch D. Woven
3 Quilts, hand quilted large (50" x 70")
A. Applique C. Pieced
B. Embroidered D. Other
4 Quilts, hand quilted small (45" x 65")
A. Applique C. Pieced
B. Embroidered D. Other
5 Quilts, machine sewn
6 Bedspreads (50" x 70")
A. Crocheted C. Embroidered E. Other
B. Knitted D. Candle wicking
7 Carriage robes
A. Crocheted C. Embroidered E. Quilted
B. Knitted D. Counted cross stitch F. Other
Section 4
Rugs
Classes
1 Braided
2 Crochet
3 Hooked
4 Knotted
5 Woven
6 Other