Department 18 - Senior Needlecrafts

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Superintendent: Lana Fisher (717-309-0705)

In order to facilitate the handling of exhibits in this department and avoid confusion and loss of exhibits, the rules governing entries will be enforced.
1. See Exhibitor Rules and Policies, Department 11-24, specifically rule 905, 907, 909, 910 & 911.
2. No article will be accepted for competition unless class is listed in this department.
3. An exhibitor may enter only ONE item in a category.
4. The management will give good care to all articles received for exhibition, but in no case will it be responsible for loss or injury should any occur. Any insurance desired on an entry must be carried by the exhibitor.
5. 5. All articles must have been made by the exhibitor, and not previously exhibited at the Bedford County Fair. Judging will be on quality of work and overall appearance.

6. Items will be entered for exhibit only and cannot be labeled for sale.

7. Items should be clean, soiled items will not be judged.

8. Section 02 Classes 26-36, pictures must have wire for hanging. No saw tooth hangers.

Department 18 - Section 01 - Clothing

CLASS... $3 $2.50 $2

01 CHILDREN'S GARMENTS, Boy's suit or jacket and pants (1 to 6 yrs.)

02 CHILDREN'S GARMENTS, Coat

03 CHILDREN'S GARMENTS, Girl's Dress (1 to 6 yrs.)

04 CHILDREN'S GARMENTS, Girl's Dress (7 to 12 yrs.)

05 CHILDREN'S GARMENTS, Shirt

06 CHILDREN'S GARMENTS, Infant Wear

CLASS... $4 $3 $2

07 SKIRTS, Cotton or blend

08 SKIRTS, Wool

09 SKIRTS, Culottes, any fabric

10 SHIRTS and BLOUSES, Cotton or Blend w/sleeves

11 SHIRTS and BLOUSES, Cotton or Blend sleeveless

12 SHIRTS and BLOUSES, Silk or Silky synthetic w/sleeves

13 SHIRTS and BLOUSES, Silk or Silky synthetic sleeveless

14 SHIRTS and BLOUSES, Vest

15 SLACKS or SHORTS, Cotton or Blend fabric

16 SLACKS or SHORTS, Wool or Blend fabric

17 SLACKS or SHORTS, Any Fabric

18 DRESS, Adult, Cotton or Blend

19 DRESS, Adult, Silk or Silky fabric

20 DRESS, Adult, Synthetic fabric

21 DRESS, Adult, Wool or Blend

CLASS... $5 $4 $3

22 DRESS, Adult, Evening Dress or Gown, long or short

23 DRESS, Adult, 2-Piece Blend

24 DRESS, Adult, 2-Piece Cotton

25 DRESS, Adult, 2-Piece Wool

26 JACKET, Adult, Unlined

27 JACKET, Adult, Tailored - wool or blend-lined

28 JACKET, Adult, Tailored - synthetic-lined

29 SUITS, Jacket and Skirt or Pants, Cotton or Blend

30 SUITS, Jacket and Skirt or Pants, Wool

31 COAT, Adult, Cotton or Blend

32 COAT, Adult, Wool

33 COSTUME, Child or Adult

34 ACCESSORY

35 HANDBAG

36 APRONS (No premiums), Child's

37 APRONS (No premiums), Adult

Department 18 - Section 02 - Needlework

CLASS... $3 $2.50 $2

01 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Crewel Work

02 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Crocheted

03 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Knitted

04 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Embroidered

05 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Patchwork

06 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Candle wicking

07 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Cross Stitch

08 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Needlepoint

09 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Applique

10 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Novelty

11 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Miscellaneous Construction

12 CUSHIONS & CUSHION TOPS, Machine Embroidery

13 CENTERPIECE, Crocheted Edge

14 CENTERPIECE, Tatted Edge

15 CENTERPIECE, Crocheted

16 CENTERPIECE, Knitted

17 CENTERPIECE, Bobbin lace

18 CENTERPIECE, Miscellaneous Construction

19 TABLE RUNNER, Crocheted

20 TABLE RUNNER, Knitted

21 TABLE RUNNER, Patchwork

22 TABLE RUNNER, Embroidered

23 TABLE RUNNER, Cross stitch

24 TABLE RUNNER, Loom Woven

25 TABLE RUNNER, Miscellaneous Construction

26 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Candle wicking

27 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Crewelwork

28 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Embroidery-under 18"

29 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Embroidery-over 18"

30 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Cross Stitch-seasonal

31 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Cross Stitch-landscape

32 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Cross Stitch-sampler

33 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Cross Stitch-animal

34 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Cross Stitch-still life

35 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Cross Stitch-large subject (over 18")

36 PICTURES (NO saw tooth hangers), Miscellaneous Construction

37 PLACEMATS (set of two), Patchwork

38 PLACEMATS (set of two), Embroidery

39 PLACEMATS (set of two), Cross Stitch

40 PLACEMATS (set of two), Loom Woven

41 PLACEMATS (set of two), Miscellaneous Construction

42 TABLECLOTHS, Completely Crocheted

43 TABLECLOTHS, Embroidery

44 TABLECLOTHS, Cross Stitch

45 TABLECLOTHS, Miscellaneous Construction

46 DECORATIVE STITCHING ON A GARMENT, Cross Stitch

47 DECORATIVE STITCHING ON A GARMENT, Embroidery

48 DECORATIVE STITCHING ON A GARMENT, Applique

49 DECORATIVE STITCHING ON A GARMENT, Machine Embroidery

EDGING sample should be 24" long, not attached to a garment, wrapped around cardboard for display.

50 EDGING, Tatting

51 EDGING, Crocheted

52 EDGING, Knitted

53 EDGING, Bobbin Lace

54 PILLOW SLIPCASES, Tatted Edging

55 PILLOW SLIPCASES, Crocheted Edging

56 PILLOW SLIPCASES, Knitted Edging

57 PILLOW SLIPCASES, Decorative Embroidery

58 ANY OTHER MERITORIOUS NEEDLEWORK ITEM (other than those appearing in this Section)

Winners in Section 02 compete for BEST OF SHOW - rosette & $10.00.

Department 18 - Section 03 - Yarn Needlecraft

CLASS... $3 $2.50 $2.00

01 CAPS AND HATS, Crocheted - One color

02 CAPS AND HATS, Crocheted - More than one color

03 CAPS AND HATS, Crocheted - Specialty yarn

04 CAPS AND HATS, Knitted - One color

05 CAPS AND HATS, Knitted - More than one color

06 CAPS AND HATS, Knitted - Specialty yarn

07 CAPS AND HATS, Knitted - Entralace or modular construction

08 CAPS AND HATS, Knitted - Use of cable pattern

09 CAPS AND HATS, Unique construction

10 HAT, SCARF, MITTENS OR GLOVES SET, Crocheted

11 HAT, SCARF, MITTENS OR GLOVES SET, Knitted

12 HAT, SCARF, MITTENS OR GLOVES SET, Unique Construction

13 SLIPPERS, Crocheted

14 SLIPPERS, Knitted

15 SLIPPERS, Felted

16 SLIPPERS, Unique Construction

17 SOCKS, Crocheted

18 SOCKS, Knitted with specialty yarn or self-stripe

19 SOCKS, Knitted - Color work

20 SOCKS, Knitted - Lace work

21 SOCKS, Knitted - Cable

22 ACCESSORIES, Mittens - Crocheted

23 ACCESSORIES, Mittens - Knitted

24 ACCESSORIES, Gloves - Crocheted

25 ACCESSORIES, Gloves - Knitted

26 ACCESSORIES, Scarf - Crocheted

27 ACCESSORIES, Scarf - Knitted

28 ACCESSORIES, Scarf - Knitted - Lace

29 ACCESSORIES, Scarf - Knitted - Cable or other pattern

30 ACCESSORIES, Scarf - Handwoven

31 ACCESSORIES, Scarf - Unique Construction

32 ACCESSORIES, Tote Bag - Crocheted

33 ACCESSORIES, Tote Bag - Knitted

34 ACCESSORIES, Purse - Crocheted

35 ACCESSORIES, Purse - Knitted

36 FELTED (Construction with 100% Wool), Decorative Item

37 FELTED (Construction with 100% Wool), Useful Article

38 FELTED (Construction with 100% Wool), Wearable

39 KITCHEN ACCESSORIES, Dish Rag - Crocheted

40 KITCHEN ACCESSORIES, Dish Rag - Knitted

41 KITCHEN ACCESSORIES, Dish Rag and Towel Set - Crocheted

42 KITCHEN ACCESSORIES, Dish Rag and Towel Set - Knitted

43 KITCHEN ACCESSORIES, Miscellaneous

CLASS... $4 $3 $2

44 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Stole - Crochet

45 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Stole - Knitted

46 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Triangular Shawl - Crochet

47 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Triangular Shawl - Knitted

48 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Poncho - Crochet

49 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Poncho - Knitted

50 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Decorative outerwear of unique construction

51 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Shawl - Hand Woven

52 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Shawl - Knitted

53 DECORATIVE OUTERWEAR, Shawl - Crocheted

54 INFANT LAYETTE SET (Sweater, Cap & Bootie Set), Crocheted

55 INFANT LAYETTE SET (Sweater, Cap & Bootie Set), Knitted

56 SWEATER, Cardigan, Child's - Crocheted

57 SWEATER, Cardigan, Child's - Knitted

58 SWEATER, Cardigan, Adult - Crocheted

59 SWEATER, Cardigan, Adult - Knitted

60 SWEATER, Cardigan, Adult - Unique construction knit or crochet

61 SWEATER, Cardigan, Adult - Cable

62 SWEATER, Pullover, Child's - Crocheted

63 SWEATER, Pullover, Child's - Knitted

64 SWEATER, Pullover, Adult - Crocheted

65 SWEATER, Pullover, Adult - Knitted

66 SWEATER, Pullover, Adult - Unique construction knit or crochet

67 SWEATER, Vest or sleeveless pullover, Child's - Crocheted

68 SWEATER, Vest or sleeveless pullover, Child's - Knitted

69 SWEATER, Vest or sleeveless pullover, Adult - Crocheted

70 SWEATER, Vest or sleeveless pullover, Adult - Knitted

71 SWEATER, Vest or sleeveless pullover, Adult - Unique construction knit or crochet

CLASS... $5 $4 $3

72 SUIT - ANY OTHER MERITORIOUS YARN NEEDLECRAFT ITEM (other than those appearing in the Sections)

Winners in Section 03 compete for BEST OF SHOW - rosette & $10.00

Department 18 - Section 04 - Afghans and Bedspreads

CLASS... $4 $3 $2

01 SMALL AFGHANS (under 40"), Crocheted

02 SMALL AFGHANS (under 40"), Crocheted Granny Square

03 SMALL AFGHANS (under 40"), Crocheted - Juvenile

04 SMALL AFGHANS (under 40"), Knitted

05 SMALL AFGHANS (under 40"), Knitted - Lace

06 MEDIUM AFGHANS (under 70"), Crocheted

07 MEDIUM AFGHANS (under 70"), Crocheted Granny Square

08 MEDIUM AFGHANS (under 70"), Crocheted - Juvenile

09 MEDIUM AFGHANS (under 70"), Knitted

10 MEDIUM AFGHANS (under 70"), Knitted - Lace

CLASS... $5 $4 $3

11 LARGE AFGHANS (over 70"), Crocheted

12 LARGE AFGHANS (over 70"), Crocheted Granny Square

13 LARGE AFGHANS (over 70"), Crocheted - Juvenile

14 LARGE AFGHANS (over 70"), Knitted

15 LARGE AFGHANS (over 70"), Knitted - Lace

16 LARGE AFGHANS (over 70"), Knit or Crochet - more than one thread

Department 18 - Section 05 - Quilts

CLASS... $6 $5 $4

01 MINIATURE (Under 12"), Appliqued/Hand Quilted

02 MINIATURE (Under 12"), Appliqued/Machine Quilted

03 MINIATURE (Under 12"), Pieced/Hand Quilted

04 MINIATURE (Under 12"), Pieced/Machine Quilted

05 CHRISTMAS QUILT, (24" or larger)

06 WALL HANGING (Under 45") (MUST have sleeve for hanging), Appliqued-Hand Quilted

07 WALL HANGING (Under 45") (MUST have sleeve for hanging), Appliqued-Machine Quilted

08 WALL HANGING (Under 45") (MUST have sleeve for hanging), Appliqued-Long Arm Quilted

09 WALL HANGING (Under 45") (MUST have sleeve for hanging), Piece-Hand Quilted

10 WALL HANGING (Under 45") (MUST have sleeve for hanging), Piece-Machine Quilted

11 WALL HANGING (Under 45") (MUST have sleeve for hanging), Pieced-Long Arm Quilted

12 LAP QUILT (45" to 60"), Appliqued-Hand Quilted

13 LAP QUILT (45" to 60"), Appliqued-Machine Quilted

14 LAP QUILT (45" to 60"), Appliqued-Long Arm Quilted

15 LAP QUILT (45" to 60"), Piece-Hand Quilted

16 LAP QUILT (45" to 60"), Piece-Machine Quilted

17 LAP QUILT (45" to 60"), Pieced-Long Arm Quilted

18 FOR CHILD'S BED OR TWIN SIZE, Appliqued-Hand Quilted

19 FOR CHILD'S BED OR TWIN SIZE, Appliqued-Domestic Machine Quilted

20 FOR CHILD'S BED OR TWIN SIZE, Appliqued-Long Arm Quilted

21 FOR CHILD'S BED OR TWIN SIZE, Piece-Hand Quilted

22 FOR CHILD'S BED OR TWIN SIZE, Piece-Domestic Machine Quilted

23 FOR CHILD'S BED OR TWIN SIZE, Pieced-Long Arm Quilted

24 FOR CHILD'S BED OR TWIN SIZE, Pieced or Appliqued-Tied

25 FOR CHILD'S BED OR TWIN SIZE, Combination of Techniques

26 FOR FULL OR LARGER BED, Appliqued-Hand Quilted

27 FOR FULL OR LARGER BED, Appliqued-Domestic Machine

Quilted

28 FOR FULL OR LARGER BED, Appliqued-Long Arm Quilted

29 FOR FULL OR LARGER BED, Piece-Hand Quilted

30 FOR FULL OR LARGER BED, Piece-Domestic Machine Quilted

31 FOR FULL OR LARGER BED, Pieced-Long Arm Quilted

32 FOR FULL OR LARGER BED, Pieced or Appliqued-/Tied

33 FOR FULL OR LARGER BED, Combination of Techniques

34 PRINTED PANEL, Small (under 24")

35 PRINTED PANEL, Medium (under 70")

36 PRINTED PANEL, Large (70" - full bed or larger)

37 PRINTED PANEL, Whole Solid Cloth

38 BEST HAND QUILTED (not entered in any other class)

39 BEST MACHINE QUILTED (not entered in any other class)

40 QUILT BLOCK must be a pieced star made with red, white and blue fabrics; the background must be white. Block should measure 12½” square and will become the property of the Bedford County Fair. Does not qualify for the Best of Show selection.

Winners in Section 05 of a Hand Quilted item compete for BEST OF SHOW HAND QUILTED... rosette and $10.00

Winners in Section 05 of a Machine Quilted item compete for BEST OF SHOW MACHINE QUILTED... rosette and $10.00

Department 18 - Section 07 - Rugs

CLASS... $6 $5 $4

01 BRAIDED

02 LATCH-HOOK

03 CROCHET

04 HOOKED

05 KNITTED

06 WOVEN

07 WOOL-FELT, Applique

08 RECYCLED-RE-PURPOSED Fabric

09 MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION

Winners in Section 07 compete for BEST OF SHOW ... rosette & $10.00.