DEPARTMENT 10 DOMESTIC ARTS Co-Directors Ellen Ruckle Superintendents Paula Van Dyke, Lee Gridley AMOUNT OFFERED $1050

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1 DEPARTMENT 10 DOMESTIC ARTS Co-Directors Ellen Ruckle Superintendents Paula Van Dyke, Lee Gridley AMOUNT OFFERED $1050 GENERAL RULES FOR DEPARTMENT 1. The Danish system of judging will be used. The name of the exhibitor will NOT be displayed before the completion of judging, but will be included in display of entries. The decision of the judges is final. 2. It is understood that all exhibits are entered at the owner s risk. 3. No premiums will be given on unfinished or unworthy items. 4. All work is to be done by the exhibitor; except as noted in Quilt class # Articles, which have been entered in previous years, may NOT be entered again. 6. The number of entries is limited to 4 per class unless otherwise stated. An example of a class is Afghan. Each exhibitor may enter from one to three (1-3) crocheted Afghans in this class. In the photo category, only two (2) photos of the same subject will be accepted in the same category. The only exception will be category , photo story. 7. No exhibit shall be entered in more than one class at the same time. 8. Only residents of Allegany County or NYS adjoining Townships. For Department 10 Domestic Arts - Exhibitors must be residents of Allegany County or any of the NYS adjoining townships. See list at end of Department 10 section for eligible townships. 9. Non-professional Exhibitors ONLY. An exhibitor is considered a Professional if he/she DOES use the sale of these (or similar) items as a major portion of his/her income. 10. No exhibit may be offered for sale during the Fair. 11. A Best of Show ribbon may be awarded to the outstanding entry in each section at the discretion of the judges. 12. Examples of judging sheets will be available in the Domestic Arts Building, SATURDAY, before Fair. 13. All items must be finished appropriately for its intended use. All items intended for hanging must be ready to be hung with frame and sturdy hanger firmly attached to the back of the exhibit. Finishing techniques will be part of the judging criteria. 14. All entry forms MUST be received at the Fair Office by TUESDAY, before Fair, before 5 PM. Entries must be delivered in person or mailed to: Allegany County Fair, PO Box 96, Angelica, NY Entry forms are located on the website, or can be picked up in the Fair Office. 16. All exhibits including foods MUST be received at the Domestic Arts Building, SATURDAY, before Fair, between 10:00 AM and 2: Entry envelopes will be at the Domestic Arts Building on the Saturday before fair. 18. Judging will take place on SATURDAY, before Fair. 19. Juniors, 18 years and younger, must specify age on their entry card. 20. Entries will be accepted from only those youth under the age of 18 who are not members of 4-H. All such youth entries must have been completed within the previous year. In no case will a prior 4-H entry be accepted as an open class entry. Residence in Allegany County is required of youth entries. 21. All exhibits must remain in place until SUNDAY, after Fair ends. Exhibits may be picked up at the Domestic Arts Building from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Parking on the Fairgrounds is permitted on Sunday while picking up exhibits. 22. Information re: Baked goods: After the judging, baked goods, except those used for judging and display, (cookies, biscuits, candy, cakes and pies) will be sold. All revenues collected will help defray the expenses of the Domestic Department. *** FINE ARTS ***

2 2. Entries in painting and drawing classes may be of any subject such as landscapes, still life, seascapes, animals, portrait, etc. 3. Sculpture must be hand sculpted fine art pieces. No commercial molds accepted in section. 4. Indicate which side up for display purposes for all pictures, drawings and photos. (See Quilting category for additional information.) 5. No computer art will be accepted. PAINTINGS 1. Where the edges of the painting or drawing are part of the picture, the rule for a frame is waived but a method of hanging for display must be attached to the entry Water Color Acrylic Oil Miscellaneous DRAWINGS Pen & Pencil Miscellaneous Pastel or Crayon Pencil Charcoal SCULPTURE Clay thrown on wheel Miscellaneous Wood Carvings Clay molded Metal OTHER FINE ARTS Graphics/Prints Collage Painted rocks, slates Block Prints Silk Screening or other natural Air Brush Calligraphy materials Miscellaneous *** PHOTOGRAPHY *** 1 ST - $ ND - $ RD - $ All classes include color or black & white. 3. Only two (2) photos of the same subject accepted in the same category except for category , photo story. 4. All entries must be framed - Frame must be able to stand on it s own Landscape/Seascape Shooting the Sun Architecture Portrait Sunrise, sunset, reflections Special Effects Action/Sports Photo Story Still Life Animal Study prints with single theme Abstract *** CRAFTS *** 1 ST - $ ND - $ RD - $ General Rules for department apply Textile Painting Stuffed Doll Seasonal Ornament/ Leather Tin Punch Tie Dye/Batik Wooden Toy Tole Painting-all mediums Liquid Embroidery Jewelry-handmade Stenciling Decorated Wreaths Macramé Heritage Quilling Stained Glass Basket Weaving String Art Latch Hook Miscellaneous Ceramics Scherenschnitte Album Cover Stuffed Animal Silk Flower Decorations Seasonal Decoration *** NEEDLEWORK & STITCHERY ***

3 KNITTING 1 ST - $ ND - $ RD - $ Afghan (limit 1 3) Slippers/Socks Shawl/Cape/Poncho Seasonal Decoration Layette, 3 piece Miscellaneous Sweater, adult Vest Tablecloth Pillow Hat or Cap Mittens Infant s Clothing Scarf Child s Clothing Toy Infant s Accessories Machine Knitting all items CROCHETING 1 st - $ nd $ rd - $ Afghan (1 3) Slippers/Socks Shawl/Cape/Poncho Seasonal Decoration Layette, 3 pieces Crochet Trim Doily, 15 or larger Miscellaneous limit Sweater, adult Vest Tablecloth Pillow Bedspread Mittens Limit 2 pair Rug Scarf limit Hat or Cap (limit 2) Toy Infant s Clothing Luncheon Items Child Clothing Dollies, under Infant Accessories Locker hooking QUILTING 1 ST - $ ND - $ RD - $ Condition of work must be clean and not noticeably worn. 3. All name labels must be covered. 4. Include name of quilt pattern with your entry. If this is unknown, please indicate this as well. 5. Quilted item(s) is to be done by the exhibitor but if that entry has been professionally quilted, it must be so designated. (Note on entry form and on 3 x 5 card on the entry itself.) 6. If entry is machine quilted using a long arm machine, please specify this on the form and on a note card (3 x 5 ) on the item itself Hand pieced, hand quilted Pillow-patchwork, appliquéd, quilted Machine pieced, hand quilted Machine appliquéd, tied Hand appliquéd, hand quilted Hand appliquéd, tied Machine appliquéd, hand quilted Hand appliquéd, machine quilted Machine pieced, machine quilted a. Snip-it quilt b. Snip-it wallhanging Machine appliquéd, machine quilted Tablerunner Hand pieced, tied Machine pieced, tied Original design Antique Quilt (any entry over 50 years old) Documentation is required for an entry in this category Pictorial quilt Wearable quilting a. Puff quilt b. quillow a. Wall hanging b. miniature quilt Paper piecing Antique top finished/quilted by a second person many years later; example a top pieced by an exhibitor s Mother or other relative then finished by the exhibitor. Documentation is also requested for this entry

4 OTHER STITCHERY Embroidery Smocking Original design Cutwork Plastic Canvas Rug, Braided/hand-woven Crewel Traditional Needlepoint Swedish Weave Miscellaneous Pillows Tatting Miscellaneous *** SEWING *** 2. For period or historic items, please include a written paragraph of explanation or history of the item Blouse or skirt Apron Suit Dress or jumper Miscellaneous Child s garment Shorts Coat or jacket Vest Slacks Robe or duster Reproduction Civil War Infant garment Skirt or split skirt era clothing *** WEDDING *** 1. General rules for department apply, except the number of entries in all apparel classes is limited to one item per class. 2. Antique means 25 years and older. All antique entries MUST include a brief history of the entry, summarizing when and how the entry was used. Entries may be purchased or handmade. 3. Modern apparel entries are less than 25 years old. 4. Pictures showing the use of the entry are encouraged and add to the effectiveness of the display. They are optional and will not be included in judging. APPAREL 1 st - $ nd - $ rd - $ Wedding Dress Antique, include history Wedding Dress Modern, include history Antique Wedding Apparel worn by someone in the wedding party other than the bride. Include history Modern Wedding Apparel worn by someone in the wedding party other than the bride. Include history. ACCESSORIES Antique Wedding Accessories - Items used by Wedding Party members. Include history Modern Wedding Accessories Items used by Wedding Party members. May be handmade. *** HOME ACCESSORIES *** Refinished Furniture Handmade Furniture Picture Frame handmade Shelves Table Setting Reupholstered Furniture Caned or Rushed Furniture Miscellaneous *** ANTIQUES & COLLECTIONS *** 2. For Antiques, include a description or history of the item. 3. Collection or group must be at least 3 items. Lack of space may limit number of entries. 4. Collection entries are limited to 2 per class. Include a brief description or history of collection.

5 ANTIQUES Quilt Utensils, Pewter, Rugs Stitchery Silver, Ironware, etc Clothing Lamp or Clock Glassware, bottles, milk, Toy Churn cut, luster Furniture Stove Miscellaneous Picture, framed COLLECTIONS Interesting Collection Handmade Collection Interesting Group Miscellaneous Collection *** FOODS *** 2. All entries (except food preservation) must have recipe card (3 x5 ) which is neat and legible. 3. All food should be entered in disposable containers (except for food preservation items). 4. No perishable food entries will be returned. 5. All non-preserved foods must be on 8 or larger paper plates inside a zip-closure plastic bag. 6. No canned meats. 7. No cream pies. 8. Baked goods will be sold following the judging on Saturday. Funds raised will be used to defray the normal expenses of the Domestic Department. FOOD PRESERVATION NO CANNED MEATS 1. All preserved foods must be in standard canning jars with rings and lids. Contents of jar must be identified. 2. Low acid vegetables must be processed in a pressure canner. 3. The exhibitor must have canned all food preservation entries within the year Berries Jams, preserves, butters Pickles Vegetables Juice Jellies Condiments Fruit YEAST BREADS 1. Bring ½ loaf White Bread Miscellaneous Other Desserts Other Bread Rolls, 8 Cinnamon Doughnuts/Fried Cakes Rolls, 8 plain Tea Ring/Coffee Cake Cream Puff Shells Raised Donut QUICK BREADS 1. Bring ½ loaf Biscuits, Miscellaneous Novelty Bread Corn Bread/Brown Bread Muffins, 8

6 CAKES 1. Bring ½ of regular cake, unfrosted, except for class White Gingerbread/Applesauce Fruit Yellow or Spice Miscellaneous Sponge Angel Chocolate Decorated COOKIES 14 only Drop Gingerbread House, 1 only Bar Filled/Frosted Rolled Miscellaneous Brownies Icebox PIES 2 Traditional Crusts No Pre-made Crusts or Boxed Mixes NO CREAM PIES Fruit Miscellaneous PIES 2 Pressed Crusts No Pre-made Crusts or Boxed Mixes NO CREAM PIES Fruit Miscellaneous PIES 1 Traditional or Pressed Crust No Pre-made Crusts or Boxed Mixes NO CREAM PIES Fruit Miscellaneous CANDIES 8 pieces Fudge/Penuche Divinity Fondant Miscellaneous HEALTH FOODS 1. Foods having high nutritional value and no additives or refined ingredients of any kind. 2. May use ingredients such as honey, maple syrup, whole wheat flour, etc Homemade Cereals, 2 cups Miscellaneous Beverages, 2 cups Cookies/Bars, Breads/Cakes, ½ only DRIED FOODS & HERBS Dried Vegetables Beverages Dried Fruit Dried Herbs Fruit Leathers MICROWAVE FOODS 1. Not to be refrigerated Microwave Foods any item. Eligible townships include: Portville, Hinsdale, Ischua, Lyndon, Farmersville, Freedom, Eagle, Pike, Portage, Nunda, Ossian, Dansville, Hornellsville, Canisteo, Hartsville, Greenwood, and West Union. Any out-of-county recipient of a Blue Ribbon or Best of Show award will not be eligible to enter that item(s) at the NYS Fair as a representative of Allegany County.