DEPARTMENT J
FIBER/NEEDLE ARTS

Superintendent – Carol Trusty

All entries are due to the Pavilion Annex on Sunday, before the Fair, from 10 am to 7 pm.

All entries and awards will be released on Sunday, closing day of the Fair, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

1. All entries in this department must have been produced by the exhibitor and completed after last year’s fair.
2. An individual may enter two items in each class.
3. All items must be clean. Soiled items will not be accepted. The Department Superintendent will have the right to reject such items.


RIBBON SPONSOR

All ribbons in the Open Class Fiber/Needle Arts Department are sponsored by:
Tracy’s Print Shop – Montesano, WA

DIVISIONS:
A. Youth - persons 16 years of age and under
B. Adult - persons 17-61 years of age
C. Seniors - persons 62 year of age and over

CATEGORY I
FIBER ARTS
Articles for wear, samples of hand weaving, etc. will be accepted for these classes. Please label each article carefully with method of weaving, name of article, and fiber used. This category can include items made on inkle, harness, card loom, etc.
Points: Blue 6, Red 4

HAND SPINNING - SECTION 1
CLASS:
1. three sample of fibers handspun by exhibitor
2. article made of handspun fiber
3. other

HAND WEAVING - SECTION 2
CLASS:
1. Accessories - bag, hat, etc.
2. Afghans, blankets, spreads
3. Rugs
4. Wall Hangings, tapestry
5. Wearing Apparel
6. Yardage (2 yards or more)
7. Other


CATEGORY II
MACHINE ARTS
Machine arts includes any item made by machine and includes stitchery on a garment. Two items may be entered in each class. The two must be different items (i.e. stitchery on a shirt and stitchery on pants).


SPECIAL AWARD

The Machine Embroiderers of Oregon and Washington will award a certificate and special ribbon to the Most Outstanding Exhibit in the machine arts sections.

Points: Blue 8, Red 6

SEWING MACHINE ARTS - SECTION 1
CLASS:
1. Thread Painting
a. Straight stitch, b. side stitch, c. combination of straight & side stitch
2. Cutwork
3. Bobbin Work
4. Lace Making
5. Portrait Technique
6. Beading
7. Multi-Media (hand painted background with thread enhancement, stamping, dying, etc.)
8. Manipulated Fabric Design (i.e. wrinkling, pleating, tucking, smocking, etc.)
9. Free motion embroidery
10. silk ribbon by machine
11. Recycled object used in machine embroidery
12. Free motion Quilting
13. Applique
14. Other technique (stitching trhough metal, roving, tea bags, other unusual objects, etc.)


KNITTING MACHINE ARTS - SECTION 2
CLASS:
1. Large Items
2. Mid-Size Items
3. Small Items
4. Tiny Items


CATEGORY III
NEEDLE ARTS BY HAND
Needle arts includes knitting, crocheting, needlepoint (in all of it’s various forms), embroidery, tatting, applique’, braiding, latch hook, and smocking.

Some things judges consider for stitchery:
Consistent direction of stitches
Thread compatability to fabric
Proper tension
Splitting threads
Hoop outlines and/or soiled items
On grain framing

SPECIAL AWARDS
A $5 McDonald’s gift certificate will be awarded to the outstanding needle arts exhibit in the Youth Division.

Some things judges consider for crochet and knitting:
Even stitches
Even tension
Blocking
Even seams
Cleanliness
Ends
Even outside edges
Points: Blue 10, Red 8

AFGHANS AND SPREADS (KNIT OR CROCHET)
SECTION 1
CLASS:
1. Bed Spreads - 64” X 84” minimum
2. Bed Spreads - smaller than 64” X 84”
3. Afghans - 54” X 72” minimum
4. Afghans - smaller than 54” X 72”
5. Lap Robes

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES (KNIT OR CROCHET) SECTION 2
CLASS:
1. Sweater, adult
2. Sweater, child
3. Shawl, cape, or vest
4. Scarves or hats
5. Mittens or gloves (pair)
6. Slippers (pair)
7. Doll clothes
8. Other

TABLECLOTHS & LUNCHEON CLOTHS
(KNIT OR CROCHET)
SECTION 3
CLASS:
1. Large Items - 60” or larger
2. Medium Items - 36” to 60”
3. Small Items - 24” to 36”

DOILIES & EDGINGS (KNIT, CROCHET, OR TATTED)
SECTION 4
CLASS:
1. Doilies - over 24”
2. Doilies - 12” to 24”
3. Doilies - under 12”
4. Doilies made from worsted weight yarn
5. Table Runners or Dresser Scarves
6. Edgings (must be attached to item)
7. Other
Points: Blue 8, Red 6

BABY AFGHANS AND INFANT CLOTHING (KNIT OR CROCHET)
SECTION 5
CLASS:
1. Baby Afghan 4. Infant dress
2. Infant Sweater Set 5. Infant hat
(3 piece: sweater, hat, booties) 6. Infant booties
3. Infant sweater 7. Other

RUGS, WALL HANGINGS, & PILLOWS
SECTION 6
CLASS:
1. Hooked 3. Woven
2. Braided 4. Other

EMBROIDERY
SECTION 7
CLASS:
1. Table Cloth
2. Pillow Cases (pair)
3. Pillow Case Dolls
4. Clothing
5. Pillow
6. Table Runner
7. Centerpiece - over 16”
8. Centerpiece - under 16”
9. Placemats - set of two
10. Pot Holder - set of two
11. Picture - any size
12. Other

COUNTED CROSS STITCH
SECTION 8
CLASS (actual size of work):
1. Pictures, large - 12” X 16” minimum
2. Pictures, medium - 8” X 10” minimum
3. Pictures, small - 5” X 7” minimum
4. Pictures, tiny - smaller than 5” X 7”
5. Table Cloths
6. Any Item with an Inset
7. Other


NEEDLEPOINT AND PLASTIC CANVAS
SECTION 9
CLASS:
1. Pictures, large - 12” X 16” minimum
2. Pictures, medium - 8” X 10” minimum
3. Pictures, small - 5” X 7” minimum
4. Pictures, tiny - smaller than 5” X 7”
5. Any Item - 12” minimum
6. Any Item - 8” minimum
7. Any Item - smaller than 8”

Points: Blue 6, Red 4

OTHER NEEDLE ARTS BY HAND
SECTION 10
CLASS:
1. Needle Arts Project - 15” X 15” minimum
2. Needle Arts Project - 8” X 10” minimum
3. Needle Arts Project - 5” X 7” minimum
4. Toys and Dolls
5. Holiday Items
6. Household Items (coaster, hot pads, dish cloths, etc.)
7. Miscellaneous Items