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Leisure Arts and Crafts

Entries will be accepted Thursday August 6th 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. & Friday August 7th 8:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Removal time is 4:00 p.m. 

NOTHING IS PERMITTED TO LEAVE BEFORE THIS TIME

RULES: All quilts hand quilted and machine quilted must have a perimeter measurement of at least 324" (823cm) for all categories to be judged for grand champion and reserve grand champion, unless stated. Quilts may have a sleeve attached for the purpose of hanging the quilt.

 

QUILTS AND BEDROOM

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$4.00

$5.00

$8.00

Quilting

1. Quilt, Cotton, Hand quilted, perimeter at least 324" (823cm)

2. Any Star pattern, Machine quilted, perimeter at least 324" (823cm)

3. Quilt, exhibitors choice, Hand quilted, perimeter at least 324" (823cm)

4. Log Cabin Pattern, Hand quilted, perimeter at least 324" (823cm)

5a. Quilt, Traditional pattern, such as Bear Paw, Around the World. Must be named, perimeter at least 324" (823cm)

5b. Quilt, Traditional pattern, Machine quilted, such as Snail Trail, Blue Willow. perimeter at least 324" (823cm)

6. Quilt, Exhibitors choice, Machine quilted, perimeter at least 324" (823cm)

GRAND CHAMPION QUILT – HAND QUILTED PRIZE:$25.00

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION QUILT, HAND QUILTED PRIZE :$20.00

GRAND CHAMPION QUILT – MACHINE QUILTED  PRIZE :$25.00

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – MACHINE QUILTED PRIZE:$20.00

7. Work of 3 or more people. Pieced, appliquéd or combination, Hand quilted.  Group  to be named.   Not eligible to go to convention.

8. Work of 3 or more people. Pieced, appliqued or combination, Machine quilted. Group to be named.  Not eligible to go to convention.

9. Designers choice Quilt, no restrictions on size

10. Sample Quilt Block, pieced, embroidered, or appliqued,  must be 12.5” x12.5”(32cm) mounted and named

11. quilt top only (not quilted) 

12. Quilt or comforter tied

13. Novelty quilt,( photo transfer, t-shirt )

14. Machine quilted wall hanging ready to hang.  Perimeter to measure not less than 72” (183cm)

15. Crib quilt, child’s nursery design, (pre- printed fabric) hand quilted

16. a) Youth Design Quilt, suitable  for a single bed under 324”(823cm)hand quilted

16.b) Youth Design Quilt, suitable  for a single bed under 324”(823cm)machine  quilted

17. ENID WHALE SPECIAL

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$10.00

Lap quilt for youth (must be bright and cheerful) minimum size 36" X 40" (91.5cm x 150 cm)

maximum size (91.5 cm x 101.5 cm)

DEBBIE OXBY SPEICAL PRIZES 

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$5.00

$8.00

18a) Wall hanging ready to hang , at least 45” x 54”(114.5cm x137cm) hand quilted

18b) Wall hanging ready to hang , at least 45” x 54”(114.5cm x137cm) hand

19.  Quilt As You Go.  Machine Quilted.  Lap size or larger

20. JUDGES CHOICE. To be awarded by quilt judge- one prize only awarded $10.00

LIVING ROOM

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

21. Afghan, knit

22. Afghan , crochet

23. Afghan, made from squares  or strips – knit or crochet

24 Lap Afghan, 

25. A homemade pillow case

26. Cushion, practical, using washable fabric

27. Homemade cushion, using an idea from pintrest, must include a picture .

28. Cushion for a Child’s room.

29. Any article using Loop Yarn.

30. Any article of cross stitch, not a picture eg. Pillow, finger towel.

31. Hand quilted wall hanging, ready to hang.

32. Crochet doily, not more than 12” (30.5cm) must be mounted.

33.  Crochet Doily, larger than 12” (30.5 cm) must be mounted.

34. Alzheimer’s’ fidget lap quilt using flannel or cozy fabric for the backing.  All entries will be donated to the Royal Terrace in Palmerston.

35. Any article completed with a needle and thread that incorporates beads or sequins.

36. 2 hot pads, any medium

Flower Pattern Quilt

DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

37. Article of Machine Embroidery.

38.  Casserole carrier

39. 2 pot holders, practical, different designs

40. 2 pot holders, decorative, different designs.

41. A decorated terry towel and I knitted dish cloth

42. Two place mats, reversible, any occasion

43. Two place mats, quilted , any theme.

44. Table center piece depicting the theme of the fair

45. Table runner, machine or Hand quilted

Sewing Machine

CLOTHING FOR THE FAMILY

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

46. Bib style apron, men’s or ladies’

47. Apron any style, using blue jeans

48. Half apron

49. Receiving blanker, using fabric

50. Child’s bib

51. Apron made from a  man’s shirt

52. any article of nightwear or boxer shorts

53. Something useful from something useless (fabric only)

54. Something useful from something useless (made from something other than fabric)

55. Article of clothing made from Fleece

56. Snuggle Sac

57. Ugliest Sweatshirt, decorations only to count

58. Child’s apron

59. Child’s dress

60. Any other excellent piece of work eg christening gown, sewn mittens , blouse

KNITTING

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

61. Fingerless / texting gloves

62. Gift set for  a teenager.  Scarf and hat, scarf and mitts

63. Sweater, pullover adult

64. Scarf knit

65. Sweater,adult  or child, short sleeve or shell

66. Infinity scarf, knit

67. Mitts, one pair any style

68. Poncho or prayer shawl

69. Socks, one pair

70. Hat, toque or cowl

71. Baby car seat blanket

72. Baby outfit, two pieces (sweater and hat,) newborn to one year, displayed in a box

74. Slippers, adult or youth, plain or decorated

75. Any other knitted article

Knitting

CROCHETING

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

76. Baby sweater, 6-18 months size

77. Baby car seat blanket

78. Crochet item of outer wear eg. Hat mitts 

79. Baby afghan

80. Any other crochet item

Crochet Hook

Senior Citizens (60 PLUS)

NO ENTRY FEE IS REQUIRE IF EXHIBITOR IS ONLY ENTERING IN CLASS FF SECTIONS 81-88

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

81. Knit article e.g. adult sweater, shawl, large doily

82. Knit article eg mitts, socks, hat

83. Knit article, eg dish cloth, hand towel

84. Crochet item

85. Article of woodworking

86. Scrapbooking page, 3 pictures, mounted, theme is “Your Favourite Time of Year”

87. Any article depicting the theme of the fair

88. Article from men’ or women’s favourite hobby, not listed above

Talent Table

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

89. 3 dryer balls

90. Stuffed animal, suitable for a child’s room, any material, eyes should be crocheted or embroidered.

91. Stuffed bear, eyes must be embroidered or crocheted and sewn on

92. Article made from plastic canvas, over 5”

93. Decoration for a bathroom

94. Counted cross stitch picture, under 15” not including mat and frame. Ready to hang.

95. Homemade pincushion

96. Decoration for an office

97. Harvest decoration, homemade

98. Memory book page, scrapbooking, a least 3 pictures, Theme “GARDENING”

99.  Memory book page , scrapbooking, at least 3 pictures, Theme  “One of My Favourite Things”

100. An article of homemade jewelry.

101. Any article of hand embroidery

102. Yard or garden decoration

103. Any article of bead work

104. Decoration for Easter

105. Article of string art

106. 3 handmade articles, different techniques, for a bazaar.  Please display in a box or container

107.  Handmade tote bag

Sewing Tools

108. Penmanship, on  a 8” x 10”(21.5cm x 28 cm) NO PRINTING,  use this verse 

Excellence

is the result of caring more 

than others think is wise,

risking more

than others think is safe,

dreaming more

than others think is practical,

and expecting more than others  think is possible

109. Article made of wood, decorative

110.  Woodworking article, maybe a wooden pallet creation

111. Welcome door decoration, not a wreath

112. 3 handmade  greeting cards

113. Gift basket for a housewarming to include 3 handmade items

114. Have you completed an excellent piece of work, only to find there is no section to show it in?  Please enter it here!

115. Enter your UFO here (unfinished object)

ART

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

DRAWINGS AND PAINTING SHOULD BE FRAMED FOR HANGING 

116. Oil painting any subject

117. Acrylic painting, any subject

118. Drawing or Sketch, any subject , in black and white

119. Landscape painting

120. Painting on wood, metal or glass jar

Paint

Photography

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

NO COMPUTER ENHANCEMENTS OR EFFECTS ARE PERMITTED

PHOTOS SHOULD BE MOUNTED AND LABELED ON CARDBOARD ON FIRM BACKING

121. Photography, 2 photos of farming activity

122. Photography, 2 photos “Garden Haven”

123. Photography, 2 photos, must contain the colour Red

124. Photography, 1 photo, humorous snapshot, mounted, “Tickle My Funny Bone”

125. Photography, 2 photos in Black and White

126. Photography, 1 print, “Water Feature”

127. Photography, 2 photos, “Fun in the Mud”

128. Dianne Schieck Special

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$5.00

One or more photos using the theme “Cultivating Excellence”

129. Marg Kirby Memorial Special

Photographing

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$5.00

Your favourite picture of a bird, mounted

Christmas

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

130.  Homemade candle holder

131. Christmas article of clothing, vest, apron,  skirt

132. Christmas placemat, tree skirt or table runner

133. Christmas bazaar item for under $15.00 made by exhibitor

134. Christmas gift basket, must include edible items, at least 5 items

135. Christmas Stocking, any medium

136. Christmas centerpiece, not fabric

Christmas Tree Ornament

137. Quilter's Nine Patch Special 

$15.00 gift certificate for the most points in classes 1-16

138. Spinrite Special

box of yarn for the most points in classes 61-80

139. Jean Brodhaecker Special

a) $10.00 to most points in classes 121 – 127

b) $10.00 to runner up in points in classes 121- 127 

    (Cannot be the same person as winner of a)

140. Len's Mill Store Special

A.   $15.00 gift card for the most points in classes 21 – 60

B.   $15.00 gift card  for the most points in classes 89-115

C.   $15.00 gift card for the most points in classes 130-136 

D.   All exhibitors that have entered in the leisure crafts section will have a chance to win a $15.00 gift card from Len’s Mill Store. A random draw will be held on the Sunday of the Fair

141. Homecraft Directors Special

3rd

2nd 

1st

$2.00

$3.00

$10.00

A homemade article that is at least 50% green (afghan, pillow, sweater) 

LADY FAIR DIRECTORS TROPHY

Donated by Drayton Homecraft Directors for the most points in Horticulture, Roots and Vegetables, Culinary,  Leisure Arts  and Crafts, and Pickles and Preserves Open to  residents; of Mapleton township. Last year’s winner is not eligible

Group Display

THEME – CULTIVATING EXCELLENCE

Prizes

3rd

2nd 

1st

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

Pin Cushion

Open to all organized groups EG.  youth  groups,  churches, seniors, schools.  Seven articles to be displayed, two accessories plus a backdrop and a table cover is allowed

*items are compulsory

 1. Photo of livestock

 2. Photo of an agricultural scene

 3. China farm animal

*4. Jar of jam

*5. Arrangement of garden flowers

*6.  5 oatmeal cookie

 7. Jar of Pickles

 8. Miniature antique tractor

*9. Arrangement of 5 vegetables

 10. a plowing match cookbook

 11. An apron related to agriculture

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