Hand Crafts

Hand Crafts
Handcrafts at Elmvale Fall Fair

Class 31

Chairperson: Marg Lambie | Committee Members: Darlene Archer, Theresa Archer, Kristy Beavis, Jan Belanger, Angela Bertram, Toos Claasse, Sandy Conn, Elizabeth DeGroot, Mary Jean Edwards, Marianne Franssen, Judy Hall, Sue Kerslake, Joan KleinGebbinck, Heather Marshall & Family, Kendra Masson, Sandy Owen, Pam Peca,Debbie Rowell, Shelby Rowell, Mary Stone, Jane Tjeerdsma, Kathy VanLaarhoven

PICK-UP RULES: All exhibits in the Hall to be left until 4:30 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024. At 4 pm the adult home craft area will be closed to spectators as volunteers prepare articles/exhibits for pick-up. At 4:30 pm, ONLY exhibitors and/or their designates will be permitted into the Hall to gather entries. Proof of ownership may be required. You MAY send your entry form to the Secretary by Monday, October 7, 2024 and your tags will be ready when you arrive with your exhibits on Wednesday. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN AND READY TO BE JUDGED BY 8:30 PM WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 9, 2024. Please observe the rules.

  • Exhibits must be the SOLE work of the exhibitor unless otherwise stated
  • All work must be new.
  • Exhibiting of articles in our Fair is intended for individuals who engage in their craft as a pastime or hobby.
  • In order to keep a high standard at our Fair, judges have been authorized to DISQUALIFY all soiled, defective, incomplete, or worn entries; or those previously exhibited at the Elmvale Fall Fair. We expect honesty.
  • Signature labels must be covered.
  • Use safety pins only, NO STRAIGHT PINS.
  • Include name of quilt pattern (method), and designer, if known. Please acknowledge designers and source of patterns, (e.g. Pinterest and this includes knitted, crocheted & counted cross-stitch items if purchased from a kit, ie-Mary Maxim). Please recognize their efforts. You are invited to include your inspiration (story behind, or reason) for making your quilt.
  • Fabric and/or yarn samples are to be included with all entries. Failure to attach sufficient samples will result in disqualification.
  • Wreaths and Artwork must be equipped for hanging unless specified otherwise.
  • Fabric casings/sleeves (may be temporary) must be attached to all Quilts and Wall

 

Hangings, so that they may be hung for display.

  • All winning entries in the Hand and Domestic Machine Quilting categories qualify to advance to District (October) and possibly Provincial (February) level competitions if all criteria are met. Please indicate on your entry tag if you DO NOT wish your entry to advance.

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES ANNUAL HAND QUILTED CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS

General Conditions:

  1. Entries must be SOLELY MADE AND HAND QUILTED by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ (O.A.A.S.) Fair to be eligible for this competition.
  2. Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next levels of competition). Note the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. All four sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement. The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting & back) and not be mounted on a frame.
  3. A Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all the first and second prize ELIGIBLE hand-quilted Quilts at our Fair. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the Annual Convention of O.A.A.S.
  4. Upon making an entry into the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
  5. The winning O.A.A.S. Champion quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention O.A.A.S. Provincial competitions.
  6. The winners’ name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by O.A.A.S.

O.A.A.S. ANNUAL “MACHINE QUILTED QUILT” CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS

General Conditions:

  1. Quilt must be SOLELY MADE AND MACHINE QUILTED by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ (O.A.A.S.) Fair to be eligible for this competition.
  2. Quilt to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches. Note the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. All four sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement. The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting & back) and not be mounted on a frame
  3. A Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all first and second prize ELIGIBLE domestic machine quilted Quilts at our Fair. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Machine Quilted Quilt will be selected at the Annual Convention of O.A.A.S.
  4. Upon making an entry into the O.A.A.S. Machine Quilting Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
  5. The winning O.A.A.S. Machine Quilted quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention O.A.A.S. Provincial competitions.
  6. The winners’ name to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by O.A.A.S.
  7.   Quilt must have visible machine quilting.
  8. The use of domestic, mid-arm and/or long-arm equipment is permitted on hand or computer guided machine quilt entries.

 

**Reminder: fabric and/or yarn swatches are to be included with all entries. SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED

– SA. Failure to attach sufficient samples will result in disqualification. Fabric Casings/sleeves must be attached to all quilts and wall hangings. Wreaths And artwork must be equipped for hanging unless specified otherwise. Use Safety pins only, no straight pins. Signature labels must be covered.

 

JUDGING STANDARDS: The following information is taken from Homecraft Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs – O.A.A.S. Revised 2020

 

HANDCRAFTS

Clothing should be Sewing; Handcrafts should be Crafts;

Clothing

25 Design, Colour & Materials

40 Workmanship judged from outside of garment

35 Workmanship judged from inside of garment

Handcrafts

15 General Appearance

15 Creative Design

20 Color & Materials

50 Workmanship

Quilts

25 General Appearance & Design

20 Colour, Material

55 Workmanship (30-Quilting, 10-Borders, 15-Binding & Picots)

Needlecrafts

25 General Appearance

25 Design & Materials

55 Workmanship

 

CLASS 31 – QUILTS

Colour, design, binding, construction and overall quilting design to be judged on all quilts unless otherwise stipulated.

Prize generously sponsored by Whitfield Pharmacy

 

QUILTS – HAND QUILTED BY EXHIBITOR

Must be constructed and quilted by exhibitor alone. All quilts 324” or more in perimeter qualify for District and/or

Provincial (O.A.A.S.) competitions. SAMPLES & SLEEVES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 1 – 6:

1st – $20 | 2nd – $15 | 3rd – $10

  1. Quilt, Applique- SA
  2. Quilt, Pieced- SA
  3. Quilt, Whole Cloth (plain solid color) SA
  4. Quilt, Fancy (more decorative than functional, often embellished) SA
  5. Quilt, any technique, any size Quilting ONLY judged. SA
  6. Quilt, any size, any technique completed by 2 or more people (please acknowledge participants on back of entry tag). Quilting only to be judged

**NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DISTRICT OR OAAS COMPETITION** SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 7 – 8:

1st – $10 | 2nd – $8 | 3rd – $6

  1. Quilt, Crib SA
  2. Wall hanging SA

DOMESTIC – SIT DOWN MACHINE QUILTED BY EXHIBITOR

Must be constructed and quilted by exhibitor alone. All quilts 324” or more in perimeter qualify for District and Provincial (O.A.A.S.) competitions. SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 9 – 14:

1st – $20 | 2nd – $15 | 3rd – $10

  1. Quilt, Applique SA
  2. Quilt, Pieced SA
  3. Quilt, Whole Cloth (plain solid color) SA
  4. Quilt, Fancy (more decorative than functional, often embellished) SA
  5. Quilt, Small Size, under 324” perimeter SA
  6. Quilt, any size, any technique completed by 2 or more people (please acknowledge participants on back of entry tag). Piecing only to be judged.

**NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DISTRICT OR OAAS COMPETITION** SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 15 – 16:

1st – $10 | 2nd – $8 | 3rd – $6

  1. Quilt, Crib SA
  2. Wall hanging SA

LONG-ARM – STANDUP MACHINE QUILTED

Construction of quilt completed by exhibitor alone. (Please acknowledge, on your tag, the name of the quilter even if it is the exhibitor.) SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 17 – 21:

1st – $20 | 2nd – $15 | 3rd – $10

  1. Quilt, Applique SA
  2. Quilt, Pieced SA
  3. Quilt, Whole Cloth (plain solid color) SA
  4. Quilt, Fancy (more decorative than functional, often embellished) SA
  5. Quilt, any size, any technique, completed SOLELY by Exhibitor SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 22 – 23:

1st – $10 | 2nd – $8 | 3rd – $6

  1. Quilt, Crib SA
  2. Wall hanging SA

MISCELLANEOUS QUILTS PRIZE SECTIONS 24 – 28:

1st – $20 | 2nd – $15 | 3rd – $10

SAMPLES & SLEEVES TO BE ATTACHED

  1. Quilt, Novice (1st Quilt made by Exhibitor) SA
  2. Memory Quilt, any size SA
  3. “It started with a panel” quilted article SA
  4. Tied/Rag Quilt SA
  5. Quilt top, any size, any technique SA

 

PRIZE SECTIONS 29 – 31:

1st – $7 | 2nd – $6 | 3rd – $5

  1. Quilt Block, Appliqué SA
  2.   Quilt Block, Pieced SA
  3. Quilt block, other, e.g. foundation pieced, embroidered SA

SPECIAL: Viewer’s Choice – Choose from Sections 1-28. Sponsored by Phelpston Quilters Group. Prize – $50

2023 VIEWER’S CHOICE WINNER:

Jan Belanger

SPECIAL: “ELAINE PARNELL MEMORIAL” – “QUILT OF THE FAIR”

Quilt, any size, crafted and quilted by EXHIBITOR ONLY. (Judges’ Choice) Sponsored by Ken Parnell & Family – $100

2023 ELAINE PARNELL MEMORIAL

WINNER: Sandra Upton

SPECIAL: “BEA LAMBIE MEMORIAL”

Quilt, any size, crafted and hand-quilted by EXHIBITOR ONLY. (Judges’ Choice) Sponsored by the Lambie Family – $50

2023 BEA LAMBIE MEMORIAL

WINNER: Marilyn Buie

GENERAL HANDCRAFT RULES:

  • Exhibits must be the sole work of the exhibitor unless otherwise stated
  • All work must be new.
  • Exhibiting of articles in our Fair is intended for individuals who engage in their craft as a pastime or hobby.
  • In order to keep a high standard at our Fair, judges have been authorized to DISQUALIFY all soiled, defective, incomplete, or worn entries; or those previously exhibited at the Elmvale Fall Fair. We expect honesty.
  • Include name of quilt pattern (method), and designer, if known. Please acknowledge designers and source of patterns, (e.g. Pinterest and this includes knitted, crocheted & counted cross-stitch items if purchased from a kit, ie-Mary Maxim). Please recognize their efforts. You are invited to include your inspiration (story behind, or reason) for making your quilt.
  • Signature labels must be covered.
  • Fabric and/or yarn samples are to be included with all entries. (FAILURE TO ATTACH SUFFICIENT SAMPLES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.) SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA
  • Fabric casings/sleeves (may be temporary) must be attached to all Quilts and Wall Hangings, so that they may be hung for display.
  • Wreaths and Artwork must be equipped for hanging unless specified otherwise.
  • Use safety pins only, NO STRAIGHT PINS.
  • All winning entries in the Hand and Domestic Machine Quilting categories qualify to advance to District (October) and possibly Provincial (February) level competitions if all criteria are met. Please indicate on your entry tag if you DO NOT wish your entry to advance.

Knitting and Crocheting

KNITTING – Sections 33 – 54 SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

AFGHANS

PRIZE SECTIONS 33 – 36:

1st – $10 | 2nd – $8 | 3rd – $6

  1. Afghan, minimum 48” x 60” SA Perimeter > 216”
  1. Afghan, Pieced, min. 48”x60” SA Perimeter > 216”
  2. Afghan, min. 36” x 45” SA Perimeter > 162” but < 216”
  1. Afghan, under 36” x 45” SA Perimeter < 162”

SWEATERS

PRIZE SECTIONS 37 – 55:

1st – $7 | 2nd – $6 | 3rd – $5

  1. Adult sweater, fine, cardigan or Pullover SA
  2. Adult sweater, bulky, cardigan (worsted weight or heavier) SA
  3. Adult sweater, bulky, pullover (worsted weight or heavier) SA
  4.   Child sweater, cardigan SA
  5. Child sweater, pullover SA
  6.   Infant sleep sack, with hat SA
  7.   Vest/Wrap SA

 

SOCKS, SLIPPERS, HATS, MITTS, SCARVES

  1.   Adult, socks –Prize money sponsored by “Just Knit Two Together” SA
  2. Adult, slippers SA
  3.   Adult, hat SA
  4. Adult, mittens SA
  5.   Children, socks – Prize money sponsored by “Just Knit Two Together” SA
  6. Children, slippers SA
  7. Children, hat SA
  8. Children, mittens SA
  9. Scarf SA
  10. Fingerless gloves SA

MEN ONLY

  1. Knitted scarf SA
  2. Crocheted scarf SA

CROCHETING – Sections 55 – 67 SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED – SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 56 – 59:

1st – $10 | 2nd – $8 | 3rd – $6

  1. Afghan, min. 48” x 60” SA Perimeter > 216”
  1. Afghan, pieced, min. 48” x 60” SA Perimeter > 216”
  1. Afghan, min. 36” x 45” SA Perimeter > 162” but < 216”
  1. Afghan, under 36” x 45” SA Perimeter < 162”

PRIZE SECTIONS 60 – 67:

1st – $7 | 2nd – $6 | 3rd – $5

  1.   Sweater, size and yarn weight of choice SA
  2. Infant sleep sack, with hat SA
  3. Socks SA
  4. Slippers SA
  5.   Hat SA
  6. Mittens SA
  7.   Scarf SA
  8. Vest/Wrap SA

HOME ACCESSORIES – Sections 68 – 86 PRIZE SECTIONS 68 – 69:

1st – $10 | 2nd – $8 | 3rd – $6

  1. Swedish weaving article SA
  2. Rug, any kind SA

PRIZE SECTIONS 70 – 86:

1st – $7 | 2nd – $6 | 3rd – $5

SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED

  1. Cushion, quilted SA
  2. Cushion, fancy, not quilted SA
  3. Cushion, practical SA
  4. Fabric Wall Hanging, no larger than 9 sq. ft., unframed SA
  5. Wall Hanging, framed, no artwork SA
  6. Counted Cross-Stitch article, Floss samples req’d SA
  7. Counted Cross-Stitch article, less than 100 sq. in. (stitched area), framed, Floss samples req’d SA
  8. Counted Cross-Stitch article, more than 100 sq. in. (stitched area), framed, Floss samples req’d SA
  9. Felted Article SA
  10. Furniture Runner SA
  11.   Placemats, set of 2, handmade SA
  12. Kitchen Accessory, “fabric” SA
  13. Kitchen Accessory, “crafted” SA
  14. Door decoration SA
  15.   Item of machine embroidery SA
  16. Item of hand embroidery SA
  17.   Amigurumi article SA

SEWING – Sections 87 – 96

PRIZE SECTIONS 87 – 96:

1st – $7 | 2nd – $6 | 3rd – $5

SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED

  1. Sleepwear SA
  2.   Vest SA
  3. Apron SA
  4.   Dress SA
  5. Slacks/Pants SA
  6.   Blouse/Shirt SA
  7. Purse (medium of choice) SA
  8.   Cape/Wrap (medium of choice) SA
  9. “Re-purposed Article of Clothing”, must include photo & source of original article SA
  10. Jacket SA

 

MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS

Sections 97 – 125

SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED PRIZE SECTIONS 97 -125:

1st – $7 | 2nd – $6 | 3rd – $5

  1. Handcrafted jewellery SA
  2.   3 Christmas decorations, similar SA
  3. Christmas Stocking SA
  4.   Table Topper SA
  5. Handmade card SA
  6. One page Memory Scrapbook, “Pets” min. 2 pictures with a story SA
  7. Digital scrapbook page, min. 3 photos, theme “Generations”, printed SA
  8.   Baby nursery accessory SA
  9. Craft organizer, e.g. Knitting Needle Organizer SA
  10.   Re-usable Shopping Bag SA
  11. Craft, metal SA
  12.   Christmas home decoration SA
  13. Wreath SA
  14. Autumn decoration SA
  15. Recycled article SA
  16. Costume, theme of choice SA
  17. Homemade stamp, and sample of block prints SA
  18. Article made with a Cricut OR similar machine, not to exceed 15” in any direction SA
  19. Any other handcraft not listed No sewing, knitting or crocheting) SA Artwork must be equipped for hanging unless specified otherwise. NO SAMPLES NEEDED.
  1. Sketch framed – black & white, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
  2. Sketch framed – colored, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
  3. Sketch unframed – black & white, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
  4. Sketch unframed – colored, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
  5. Artwork framed – watercolor, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
  6. Artwork framed – acrylic, oil or any other medium, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
  7. Artwork unframed – watercolor, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
  1. Artwork unframed – acrylic, oil or any other medium, max. 480 sq. Inches overall
  2. Digital artwork, framed OR unframed
  3. “Anime” artwork, framed or unframed

GOLDEN YEARS

(For People Who Have Gained The Experience of 65 Years or More)

PRIZE SECTIONS 126 – 136:

1st – $7 | 2nd – $6 | 3rd – $5

SAMPLES TO BE ATTACHED

  1. Pair of knitted socks – Prize money sponsored by “Just Knit Two Together” SA
  2. Pair of knitted slippers SA
  3. Any crafted item not already listed SA
  4. Oven towel with knitted or crocheted top SA
  5. Lap-size fidget/sensory blanket SA
  6. 3 Knitted Dish Cloths SA
  7. Child’s toque SA
  8. A practical bazaar item SA
  9. Vintage/historical garment (not new) with story if possible SA
  10. Penmanship – Write out a vintage recipe of your choice, on 8 ½” x 11” lined OR unlined white paper SA
  11. Trivet, medium of choice SA

NEW EXHIBITOR AWARD

To the NEW Exhibitor with the most points in Sections 1 – 136, inclusive – $10

2023 NEW EXHIBITOR AWARD WINNER:

Evelyn Wood

HAND CRAFT AWARD – SPECIAL

RICKY HUMMELINK MEMORIAL AWARD

Sponsored by the Hummelink Family

To the exhibitor with the most prize winning points in the Hand Craft Section – Plaque

2023 HAND CRAFT WINNER:

Linda Marchant

  1. Community/Organization Display i.e. Clubs, Church, Women’s Institute, Nursery School, 4-H, Scouting Group, Library Group. Maximum 3’ wide. Theme relates to your group. $20 Awarded to each worthy entry.

 

How to Enter a Competition

Competition Rules

General Rules and Regulation

Each exhibitor, upon arriving on the grounds, must apply to the Committee in charge, who will inform the exhibitor where the animals or articles are to be placed.

Judging Standards

Our local Committee members do not judge at our Fair. The Society hires and pays for qualified and impartial judges.