DEPARTMENT 18
Needlecraft

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

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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. All articles of clothing must have been made since the close of last year's fair by the exhibitor.

Class 1 - Apron

• A. Coverall
• B. Half apron

Class 2 - Children's garments

• A. Child's suit
• B. Coat/Jacket
• C. Girl's Dress
• D. Shirt
• E. Christening outfit

Class 3 - Coat

• A. Adult

Class 4 - Dress

• A. Cotton Blend
• B. Silk or blend fabric dress
• C. Two-piece
• D. Sleeveless dress - any fabric
• E. Special Occasion

Class 5 - Hats
Class 6 - Jacket - any fabric

Class 7 - Lingerie

• A. Pajamas
• B. Nightgown
• C. House Coat

Class 8 - Mending or repairing (single party)

• A. Any article - hand or machine done
• B. Any article - renovated or remodeled clothing

Class 9 - Skirts, blouses and shirts

• A. Blouse with sleeves
• B. Blouse, sleeveless
• C. Skirt
• D. Man's Shirt
• E. Other

Class 10 - Slacks or shorts (any fabric)
Class 11 - Suits

• A. Any fabric

Class 12 - Vests

• A. Any fabric

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Section 3: Afghans, Quilts, Bedspreads

Class 1 - Afghans, small (45x65 min.)
     A. Crocheted
     B. Knitted
     C. Other
Class 2 - Afghans, large (50x70 min.)
     A. Crocheted
     B. Knitted
     C. Other
Class 3 - Quilts, hand quilted large (50x70)
     A. Applique
     B. Embroidered
     C. Pieced
     D. Other

Class 4 - Quilts, hand quilted small (45x65)
     A. Applique
     B. Embroidered
     C. Pieced
     D. Other
Class 5 - Quilts, machine sewn
Class 6 - Bedspreads (50x70)
     A. Any Kind
Class 7 - Carriage Robes
     A. Crocheted
     B. Knitted
     C. Embroidered
     D. Counted cross stitch
     E. Quilted
     F. Other

Section 2: Needlework

Class 1 - Centerpieces 0-12"

• A. Crochet edge
• B. Crochet (solid)
• C. Other

Class 2 - Centerpieces 12"+

• A. Crochet edge
• B. Crochet (solid)
• C. Embroidered
• D. Other

Class 3 - Cushions and Cushion Tops

• A. Crewel Work
• B. Crochet 
• C. Embroidered
• D. Knitted
• E. Needlepoint
• F. Novelty
• G. Counted cross stitch
• H. Candle wicking
• I. Quilted
• J. Other

Class 4 - Luncheon cloth

• A. any style

Class 5 - Pillowcases

• A. Crochet edge
• B. Embroidered
• C. Other

Class 6 - Dresser Scarves

• A. Crochet edge
• B. Crochet (solid)
• C. Embroidered
• D. Textile painting

Class 7 - Tablecloths

• A. Crochet edge
• B. Crochet (solid)
• C. Embroidered
• D. Textile Painting

Class 8 - Towels 

• A. Crochet edge
• B. Embroidered
• C. Other
• D. Woven

Class 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
          2. Tatting edge
          3. Other
     E. Vest
          1. Crocheted
          2. Knitted
     F. Mittens or Gloves
          1A. Adult Crocheted
          1B. Adult Knitted
          2A. Child's crocheted
          2B. Child's knitted
     G. Socks, Slippers, Booties
          1A. Adult Crocheted
          1B. Adult Knitted
          2A. Child's crocheted
          2B. Child's knitted
     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, neckwear
          1. Crocheted
          2. Knitted
     P. Baby Bibs
          1. Crocheted
          2. Knitted
          3. Embroidered

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Section 2B

Class 3 - Miscellaneous                    

A.	Toys		D.	Holiday Articles
	1.	Knitted		1.	Knitted
	2.	Crocheted		2.	Crocheted
	3.	Hand/Machine sewn		3.	Hand/Machine sewn
B.	Useful Articles			4.	Miscellaneous
	1.	Knitted	E.	Handmade dolls
	2.	Crocheted		1.	Knitted
	3.	Hand/Machine sewn		2.	Crocheted
	4.	Miscellaneous		3.	Hand/machine sewn
C.	Novelties			4.	Miscellaneous
	1.	Knitted	F.	Clothing
	2.	Crocheted		1.	Counted cross stitch
	3.	Hand/Machine sewn		2.	Other

Class 1 - Wallhangings
A. Quilted     
B. Hooked     
C. Macrame     
D. Miscellaneous

Class 2 - Plastic Canvas
A. Toys     
B. Useful Items     
C. Miscellaneous

Class 4 - Pictures - framed and prepared to hang
A. Counted cross stitch
     1. Large
     2. Small
B. Needlepoint
C. Other

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Section 4: Rugs

Class 1: Braided     Class 2: Crochet     Class 3: Hooked     Class 4: Knotted     Class 5: Woven     Class 6: Other