CREATIVE ARTS. DEPARTMENT 200 Creative Arts Department Chair: Beth Di Maggio,

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1 DEPARTMENT 200 Creative Arts Department Chair: Beth Di Maggio, SECTION 110 HANDICRAFTS SECTION 130 NEEDLEWORK Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd Best of Show $10 $8 $6 $25 Entry Fee: $0.00 Chair: Pre-Entry: Recommended; Submit completed forms by July 22 Entry: Friday July 29 noon to 7:00 p.m. Saturday July 30 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pick-up Date: Sunday August 14 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Competition is open to all residents of Williamson County and adjoining counties or persons who are active members of a Williamson County club related to 2. Articles must have been completed in the last 24 months and not exhibited at previous Williamson County Fairs. 3. All entries must be hand-made by the exhibitor and no kits are allowed. 4. The article must be clean and in good condition. Each article must have the exhibitor s name and phone number on the back or bottom, not visible to the judges. 5. Only one article per class is allowed and the article must belong to the exhibitor. 6. The decision of the judges is final. The judges may withhold an award at their discretion if no items are deemed worthy of award. Where there is only one exhibitor in a class, the judges may award first, second or no prize. 7. Fair management reserves the right to alter, cancel or refuse to show any item or class in the best interest of the public. 9. Miniature Fairy Gardens: A fairy garden is a tiny fantasy world created to please the most discerning of fairies. May be a combination of purchased, found plants. Container must not exceed 12 in height, depth or width. Containers may boxes, etc. The use of actual fairies is not required. 10. Make it with Duct Tape! Youth (ages years) only. Item must be SCORING STANDARDS Design: 22

2 Color: Does the color or color combinations add to the piece? Are the colors pleasing, well-balanced? Workmanship: Is the piece well-made, using good technique? Does it look well done overall or are there visible problems or errors showing? Materials: Are the fabric, yarn, materials, stitches suited to each other, suited to the design and suited to the purpose of the item? Do the materials used complement or detract from the design? Finishing, edging, presentation: Is the item clean? Is it presented attractively? detract from or overpower the item? SECTION HANDICRAFTS CLASS 1. CLASS 2. CLASS 6. CLASS 7. CLASS 9. CLASS 10. CLASS 11. CLASS 12. CLASS 13. CLASS 14. CLASS 15. Hand-carved Wood Item Other Woodworking Items Scrapbooking Weaving Object-repurposed, recontructed, recycled, or all of these. Rugs Fair-themed Handicraft - Barnyard Mardi Gras theme - any medium, will be judged on originality. All other items SECTION NEEDLEWORK CLASS 1. CLASS 3. CLASS 6. CLASS 7. CLASS 10. CLASS 11. CLASS 12. CLASS 15. CLASS 16. CLASS 17. Counted Cross Stitch Framed Hand Embroidery Hooked Rugs Hand Knitted Baby Items Crochet Baby Items Crochet Afghans Crochet-Other Needlepoint pillow Tatting 23

3 SECTION QUILTS Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd Best of Show $10 $8 $6 $25 Best of Show: Bed Quilt Best of Show: Wall Quilt Entry Fee: $0.00 Co-Chair: Co-Chair: Pre Entry: Recommended-Submit completed forms postmarked by July 22 Entry: Friday July 29 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Saturday July 30 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pick-up Date: Sunday August 14 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Quilting Squares Award: Any size quilts are eligible for these awards. The Viewer s Choice Award: Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilt. Votes will be tallied at the close of the fair and a rosette will be awarded to the winner when the quilt is picked up on Sunday, August 14. RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Competition is open to all residents of Williamson County and adjacent counties. 2. All exhibits must have an entry form which is found in the catalog when entering their quilt. A duplicate copy should be kept by the exhibitor. stitch that passes through top, batting and backing. Tied quilts are not eligible. 4. There is a limit of one quilt entry per category per exhibitor; two quilts cannot be entered in the same category by the same exhibitor. 5. Categories are defined by the size and definitions as listed below. 7. Articles must be in good condition and clean; quilts must be free of any odors such as tobacco, perfume, mildew or pet. Incomplete, soiled, stained or damaged quilts will not be accepted. without a sleeve will not be accepted for evaluation. 9. Each quilt must have a label attached to the back of the quilt, covered by fabric or tape and containing the following information: name, address and phone number. 10. The two Best of Show awards will be given to those quilts judged to be superior in general appearance, design, and workmanship. All quilts entered in the fair are eligible. 11. All decisions of the judge are final. WCF reserves the right to reject any entry or to design and workmanship. 24

4 12. A quilt may be entered FOR DISPLAY ONLY as long as it meets the requirements of Section 600. FOR DISPLAY ONLY quilts will not be judged nor are they eligible for premiums. 13. The number of quilts displayed will depend on the quantity of quilts entered and the amount of display space available: every quilt entered may not be displayed. 14. Written evaluations will be provided for each judged quilt at the designated pick-up time. ENTRY DESIGNATIONS a) Work done entirely by entrant name in the Description area of the entry form.) c) Group quilts are considered stitched by three or more persons. Group quilts should be entered using the name of one of the quilters. The Fair s entry system can t list more than one name as the entrant. A separate tidy list of the names of the group of participants should be included with the entry. This will be displayed on the quilt after the judging is completed. QUILT CLASSES Bed Quilts - Size: width 60 or greater and length 72 or greater (Classes 1-6) Large Wall or Lap Quilts - Size: width between with no limit on length (Classes 7-12) Small Wall or Lap Quilts - Size: width is less than 40 with no limit on length (Classes 13-18) predominant technique; quilting by hand. 14. predominant technique; machine quilted by entrant. 15. predominant technique; machine quilted by person other than entrant. predominant technique; machine quilted by entrant. predominant technique; machine quilted by person other than entrant. Specialty Quilts - Any size (Classes 19-24) 25

5 21. Hand pieced and hand quilted. quilts, and Cathedral windows quilts. Beginner Quilts - (Classes 25-26) A beginner is defined as any quilter that has been quilting less than 2 years. or machine. SECTION 610 QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE 1. Contestants must specifically enter the quilt block contest and pay a fee of $5 for a selected by the Creative Arts Committee will be assembled into a finished quilt that will be displayed and raffled at the 2017 fair. submitted. Ribbons and premiums will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Quilt Block Challenge kits are available from: SECTION 800 TEXTILES Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd Best of Show Section 800 $10 $8 $6 $25 Entry Fee: $0.00 Chair: Beth DiMaggio, Pre Entry: Recommended - Submit completed forms by July 22 Entry: Required Pick-Up Date: RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Competition is open to all residents of Williamson County and adjoining counties or persons who are active members of a Williamson County club related to 2. Only one article per class is allowed and article must belong to the exhibitor. Entries must have been completed in the last 24 months.an entry will not be 26

6 accepted if it has been previously entered in a Williamson County Fair. 3. Pre entry is recommended but not required. 4. No soiled articles will be accepted. 5. Please bring garments on white plastic tubular hangers. 6. GENERAL APPEARANCE: Design; Color and Texture Combinations; Originality; Creativity; and Effort WORKMANSHIP: Cut on correct grain of fabric; Choice and neatness stitches; Cleanliness; Pressing 7. Judges reserve the right to withhold ribbons if entries are insufficient or are not of award caliber. Judges decisions are final. SECTION 800: TEXTILES ADULT GARMENTS CLASS 1: Men or women s suits, coats, jackets CLASS 2: accessories CLASS 3: CLASS 4: Miscellaneous ADULT NON-GARMENT CLASS 5: Tablecloths, placemats, napkin sets, non-quilted table runners CLASS 6: Drawn work, cutwork, and smocked items CLASS 7: Tote bags, purses CLASS 8: Pillows CLASS 9: Non-quilted wall hangings CLASS 10: Miscellaneous - not in specified classes CLASS 11: Machine applique or embroidery CHILDREN S WEAR CLASS 12: For sizes 6-14; Suggested items but not limited to this list include: Fancy dress, smocked dress, tailored dress, sundress, slip, jumper, pinafore, coat or jacket TODDLER S WEAR CLASS 13: For sizes 2-5; Dressy, suggested items but not limited to this list include: Fancy dress, smocked dress, tailored suit CLASS 14: For sizes 2-5; Casual, suggested items but not limited to this list include: Sundress, slip, jumper, shorts, or pants INFANT S WEAR CLASS 15: For sizes Newborn-24 months; Suggested items but not limited to this list include: Fancy Christening dress, smocked dress, day gown, boy s garment and bonnet. CLASS 16: For sizes Newborn-24 months: Casual, suggested items but not limited to this list include: Sundress, slip, jumper, shorts or pants CLASS 17: CLASS 18: Costume - Adult and Children; Suggested items but not limited to 27

7 Halloween, stage, other INFANT & CHILDREN S MISCELLANEOUS ITEM CLASS 19: Suggested items but not limited to this list include: pillow, pillowcase, and bib. SECTION STANDARD FLOWER SHOW Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd $10 $8 $6 Entry Fee: $0.00 Co-Chair: Co-Chair: Carolyn Kirchner, Pre Entry: Make reservations for Design Division by July 22, 2016, with Carolyn Kirchner. Pre-entry for Horticulture not required but strongly recommended by August 3. Entry: Judging: Thursday August 11 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pick-up Date: Sunday August 14 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: The Flower Show has been divided into 2 seperate locations. Designs (Division 1, Classes 1-5) will be displayed in the Creative Arts room. The Horticulture (Division 11, Classes 6-49) will be displayed on the opposite end of the building on the same mezzanine level beside the Agricultural Exhibits. Entry Doors: Main entrance and East door (sign will be posted) NOTES: The flower show committee will not provide containers. RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Competition is open to all residents of Williamson County and adjoining counties. 2. Please read all general rules pertaining to entries of shows at the Williamson County Fair. 3. Advanced reservations in the Design Division are required. If you come in with a design for the show without calling to request the classes you wish to enter, your exhibit will not be judged. It will be marked for exhibition only. An exhibitor may enter as many classes in the Design Division as available, but only one exhibit must be the work of only one exhibitor and that exhibitor s name must appear on the entry card. If designer is unable to fulfill assignment, it is the responsibility of designer to provide a substitute. 4. This show will comply with the objectives and requirements established by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. for a Standard Flower Show. 5. The 2007 revised edition of The Handbook for Flower Shows by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. will be the authority by which all exhibits of this show will be judged. All exhibits are to be judged according to the standard system of awarding and point scoring by National Garden Clubs, Inc. The decisions of the judges will be final. 6. A classification committee member must check all entries for conformance to schedule requirements before judging. No entries shall be permitted past the scheduled entry time period unless allowed by the show chairman. or breakage of exhibitors containers or accessories. All property should be marked in an inconspicuous manner with owner s name and number or address. 28

8 merited, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receiving premiums. A Best in Show ribbon awarded by judges will be awarded in each division of design and horticulture. CHECK-IN PROCEDURE park there - only stop long enough to unload and put your exhibits on tables in the long hallway. You may also use the main front entrance doors. 2. All designs must be pre-registered. 3. Pre-register all Horticulture entries to avoid waiting for entry cards to be typed into the computer after you arrive. Send in or take to the Fair Office the 2015 Williamson County Entry Form with all your Horticulture classes listed. Your entry tags will be ready for you at check-in. 4. If you are not pre-registered, you must get entry cards and computer labels printed for your Horticulture entries before checking in with the clerk. 5. Attach entry cards on the container with the matching Horticulture entry using a your entries. 6. Take your Horticulture entries to the opposite side of the mezzanine where classes are labeled on exhibit tables. Helpers will be there to assist with the placement. DESIGN DIVISION: (DIVISION I - CLASSES 1-5) 1. Plant material used in designs need not be grown by the exhibitor. It may be fresh or dried or a combination of both kinds of plant material. 2. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruits or vegetables are permitted. Fresh plant material cannot be dyed or otherwise treated by application of any substance. It may be clipped, stripped, bent or otherwise manipulated. Dried plant material may be painted or otherwise treated or contrived. 3. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division. 4. Exhibitor is free to use objects that add interest when tastefully used. 5. Any cut fruit or vegetables must be sealed to discourage insects or odors. Any non-perishable food products are allowed, but must be sealed if they might attract insects or have odors. 6. Allotted space for each exhibitor in a class will be 30 wide and 30 deep, excluding Class 1 which will be displayed on a black floor stand with 5 x5 shelves. Tables will be covered in black cloth. Exhibitor may choose to add an underlay of their choice. DESIGN DIVISION I CLASSES of 5 in height, width and depth interpreting the county fair theme. Will be displayed on a black floor stand with one design per side on a 5 x 5 shelf. interpreting the county fair theme. Objects to be more dominant than plant material. Will be displayed using a green 36 niche. using a black 36 niche and placed on a provided 24 green wire easel. Electricity will not be provided nor be available. Will be displayed using a black 36 niche. DESIGNER S CHOICE interpreting the county fair theme. Will be displayed using a green 36 niche. 29

9 HORTICULTURE DIVISION: (DIVISION II CLASSES 6-46) 1. All specimens must be all fresh plant material grown by the exhibitor. 2. All specimens should be correctly labeled with scientific (botanical) names giving the Genus and Species/or cultivar/variety name. Exhibitor should provide correct name at time of entry. 3. Exhibitor may make more than one entry per class, if each is a different Genus, Species, variety, cultivar, type, size, or color. 4. Cut specimens and container grown plants must have been in exhibitor s have been in the exhibitor s possession at least six weeks. Each plant must be properly named. Pots must not be any larger than 12. Double potting is permitted if inner pot is not easily visible. There will be no special accommodation for hanging baskets. 5. Exhibitors must furnish their own clear glass containers. No plastic bottles will be allowed. 6. Cut specimens should not have any foliage below the water line. Height of a cut specimen should not exceed 30 from cut end to tip. 7. Clear saran wrap may be used to plug necks of containers to prop specimens upright as needed. Exhibitors must furnish plastic wrap. HORTICULTURE DIVISION II CLASSES Herbs: 6. Rosemary 7. Sage 9. Lamb s Ear 10. Lavender 11. Any Other Cut Herb 13. Herb Collection - 5 different cut specimens in separate containers; each must be properly named on 3 x5 index card, including botanical names and placed on table with specimens. Cut Vine Specimen: 14. Any Foliage Vine Decorative Leaf: 16. Elephant Ear 17. Hosta 19. Any Other decorative leaf Annuals: 20. Coleus 21. Zinnia 22. Celosia 23. Sunflower 24. Impatiens 25. Marigold 26. Any Other Annual Perennials: 29. Dahlia 30. Sedum 31. Any other perennial not listed Roses: 30

10 Ornamental Grasses: (with or without seed heads) 34. Miscanthus 35. Any other grass not listed Cacti and Succulents (potted) 36. Cactus 37. Succulent Succulent/Cacti - collection of 3-5 different types in one container; each plant must be named on a 3 x 5 index card, including botanical names and placed on table with specimens. Trees and Shrubs (with or without berries or flowers) 39. Euonymus 41. Magnolia 42. Needled Evergreen 43. Japanese Maple 44. Crape Myrtle 45. Hydrangea 46. Any tree or shrub not listed Potted Plants - (Pot no larger than 12 diameter). 31