CREATIVE HOME ARTS DEPARTMENT

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1 DEPARTMENT JULIE CURRY Department Co-Coordinator GALE GREEN Department Co-Coordinator 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, May 8 by midnight Entry Forms Due Tuesday, May pm Entries Received - except collections entrants must first check in at exhibits office Wednesday, May pm Entries Received - except collections entrants must first check in at exhibits office Thursday, June pm Collection Check-in and Set-up-SE Corner of Expo Hall Monday, June pm Entries Released South East door of Expo Hall Department Code: HA Entry Fees: $3.00 per entry NO MAXIMUM ENTRY FEE Please contact the Department Coordinator if you have any questions prior to entry. DEPARTMENT 1. All state rules and local rules apply. 2. All divisions are open to amateurs and professionals unless otherwise stated. 3. Projects made by groups must be entered in classes designated for groups. 4. The American system of judging is used in all classes. All entries are judged on their overall effect, workmanship, technique, and creativity as appropriate to the Division and Class entered. 5. Stained, soiled, unsanitary, or objectionable articles will be refused and returned to exhibitor without being judged or displayed. 6. EACH EXHIBITOR IS LIMITED TO 2 ENTRIES PER CLASS, except for Collections which is limited to 1 entry per exhibitor. If an exhibitor has excess entries in a class the item(s) with the higher entry number(s) will be disqualified. 7. Items must be entered in the class that describes (names) that item. Other classes are for items that do not fit in a named class by definition or description. Items that are incorrectly entered may be disqualified. 8. An entry is one (1) item (not sets) unless otherwise specified in division rules. All items that are part of a set must be securely attached together for display. 9. All entries must have been completed by the individual entrant within two years of the opening date of the fair. Items determined to have been entered in any previous year s fair will be eliminated from judging and returned to the exhibitor. 10. All items must be sturdy enough to be handled and moved. No special handling possible. 11. All stained glass, paintings, and ceramics/pottery must be entered in the Fine Arts Department. All woodworking must be entered in the Technology and Industrial Arts Department. 12. Fiber-based jewelry is permitted in divisions where specified. All other jewelry must be entered in Fine Arts Galleria. 13. Items will only be released during the designated entry release times due to safety and security. Early release is not possible. 14. Challenges are open to groups of six (6) or more individuals. Each group must submit a display board not larger than 9 x 12 explaining the challenge. Each entry must meet the challenge criteria as explained on the display board. NEW SPECIAL CONTESTS! **BEST EXPRESSION OF THEME: WE BUILD THE FUN **MINIATURE FAIRY HOUSE! SEE DIVISION **CARRY THE LIGHT QUILT CHALLENGE!! SEE DIVISION

2 AWARDS: Awards offered are per class except as noted per division or special awards. Honorable mention ribbons will be given in classes where warranted. Tribute Awards Alice Lam Memorial Award Lynn Simms Memorial Award Best Use of the Color Blue Best Use of the Color Purple Sponsored by: The WannaBees of Peninsula Quilters Sponsored by: The WannaBees of Peninsula Quilters SPECIAL AWARDS *Special Awards are not Divisions or Classes. Enter items in the appropriate division and class. Judges will determine the winners of the special awards. Best Expression of Theme: WE BUILD THE FUN Sponsored by: The San Mateo County Fair Best of Show: Sewing Sponsored by: Pacifica Quilters Best of Show: Textiles Sponsored by: Terry s Quilt n Cruise Best of Show: Quilts Best of Show: Needlework Sponsored by: San Mateo Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America Best Embroidered Depiction of Flowers Sponsored by: San Mateo Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America Best of Show: Arts & Crafts Sponsored by: Friends of the Fair Best Knitted Apparel Item Sponsored by: Cottage Yarns Best Knitted Non-Apparel Item Sponsored by: Cottage Yarns Best Crocheted Apparel Item Sponsored by: The Royal Bee Yarn Company Best Crocheted Non-Apparel Item Sponsored by: The Royal Bee Yarn Company Best Smocked Item Sponsored by: Cable Car Cablers Best of Div 620 Classes 5 8 (Hand-guided) Best Group Quilt (Div 621) Sponsored by: Pernille Gutschick of Creative Ps & Qs Best Challenge Quilt gift certificate Sponsored by: Always Quilting Best of Div 623 Pieced/Machine Quilted Best Appliqued Quilt (Div 624 Classes 1 & 2) Best Hand Quilting (Div 624 Classes 3) Best Quilted Wall Hanging Best Modern Quilt Gift Certificate Sponsored by: Always Quilting Best Quilt with a Coastal Theme 2 Awards Offered: Rosette, $25 Sponsored by: Piecemakers by the Sea Best Mini Me Quilt Challenge Award Offered: Rosette, $100 Sponsored by: Gale Green Carry the Light - Galleria Director s Choice Sponsored by: The San Mateo County Fair Best Miniature Fairy House Sponsored by: Michael Minasi Best of Div 620 Classes 1-4 (Computerized) Sponsored by: Pacifica Quilters 18

3 SEWING AWARDS OFFERED DIVISIONS st Place $20 2 nd Place $15 3 rd Place $10 1. Items must be sewn by entrant. No ready-to-wear items permitted. All embellished ready-to-wear items must be entered in Division Items must have exhibitor s identification affixed to inside 3. Entries in Recycled/Upcycled classes must be made from at least 70% recycled materials. 4. Sewn fabric jewelry is permitted in Div 600 Class 7 & Class 8. Must be primarily fabric. DIVISION 600 SEWN CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 1. Adult Garment, single item, including sleepwear & outerwear 2. Child s Garment, single item, including outerwear & sleepwear 3. Ensemble, adult or child s pieces of an outfit 4. Costume, adult or child s up to 4 related pieces allowed 5. Recycled/Upcycled Garment 6. Bag purse, tote, etc. 7. Other accessory apron, hat, pair of shoes, jewelry etc. - specify 8. Recycled/Upcycled Accessory, including bag DIVISION SEWN NON-CLOTHING Quilts and quilted wall hangings must be entered in Divisions Pillow - any technique 2. Pillowcase 3. Pot holder 4. Table accessories place mats, napkins, table runner, etc. Sets permitted must be securely attached. 5. Sewn, dressed doll entrant made doll and outfit are judges as a whole. 6. Sewn doll garment or accessory ensembles permitted (no more than 4 ATTACHED pieces) Note: Doll is not judged. 7. Any other, including sewn toy, tree skirt, stocking, etc - specify 8. Recycled/Upcycled Sewn Non-clothing Item TEXTILES AWARDS OFFERED DIVISIONS st Place $20 2 nd Place $15 3 rd Place $10 DIVISION 610 SPUN YARN 1. Indicate yarn contents, ply and intended use on a small label. 2. Include a small sample of pre-spun fiber. 1. Hand Spun Yarn Skein must contain at least 20 yards. Include a small sample showing how yarn would be used. 2. Article made of hand spun yarn must be made and spun by the entrant. Include a small sample of the yarn used. (1 yard minimum) DIVISION LACE MAKING Lace jewelry is permitted must be primarily fiber. 1. Bobbin Lace 2. Tatted Lace 3. Other - specify 19

4 DIVISION 612 KNITTED ITEM 1. Knitted jewelry is permitted must be primarily fiber. 2. Please specify type of fiber used on a small attached label. 1. Apparel: Children s Garment sets permitted (ie sweater, booties & hat). Must be securely attached 2. Apparel: Adult Garment 3. Apparel: Scarf/Cowl 4. Apparel: Shawl/Wrap 5. Apparel: Child or Adult Accessory bag, hat, socks, etc. 6. Non-Apparel: Afghan/blanket, any size 7. Non-Apparel: Toy/doll/doll accessory 8. Non-Apparel: Household item potholder, dishcloth, etc. 9. Other, including knitted jewelry. Sets are permitted; all elements must be securely attached. DIVISION CROCHETED ITEM Crocheted jewelry is permitted must be primarily fiber. 1. Apparel: Children s Garment sets permitted (ie sweater, booties & hat). Must be securely attached 2. Apparel: Adult Garment 3. Apparel: Shawl/Wrap/scarf/cowl 4. Apparel: Child or Adult Accessory bag, hat, socks, etc. 5. Non-Apparel: Afghan/blanket Large, greater than Non- Apparel: Afghan/blanket Small, less than Non-Apparel: Toy/doll/doll accessory 8. Non-Apparel: Tablecloth or Doily 9. Other, including crocheted jewelry and holiday items. Sets are permitted; all elements must be securely attached DIVISION 614 WEAVING Woven jewelry is permitted must be primarily fiber. 1. Clothing or wearable item, including woven jewelry 2. Non-wearable item (household or decorative item) 20

5 QUILTS AWARDS OFFERED DIVISIONS st Place $50 2 nd Place $35 3 rd Place $20 1. All quilts must be entirely constructed and quilted by the individual entrant, except in Divisions 620, 621, ALL QUILTS MUST HAVE A 4 HANGING SLEEVE. (A tube sewn to the top of the quilt back). Quilts without sleeves cannot be hung. 3. Any quilt which was quilted using computerized methods or a combination of computerized & hand-guided MUST be entered in the computerized quilting class, if available in an appropriate division. Computerized quilting - quilting pattern guided by a computer, such as the Statler Stitcher or IntelliQuilt systems. 4. Quilted accessories, such as table runners, tree skirts, bags, etc., must be entered in divisions 600 and IT IS THE QUILTER S RESPONSIBILITY TO ACCURATELY MEASURE, DETERMINE PERIMETER AND ENTER IN THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION AND CLASS. INCORRECTLY ENTERED ITEMS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES! (with nearly 400 quilts entered, it is impractical/impossible for staff to measure all quilts and change classes. If you need assistance, contact Julie Curry or Gale Green before entering!!) 6. Perimeter equals (Width + Length) x No framed or wired items quilts must be foldable. DIVISION 620 QUILT TOP MADE BY ONE PERSON/PROFESSIONALLY QUILTED BY ANOTHER 1. All projects pieced by one individual entrant and quilted by a separate professional quilter MUST be entered in this division. Professional quilter a person or business providing quilting services for a fee. 2. List name of maker (entrant) and professional quilter. 1. Computerized quilting, X-Large quilt perimeter 340 or greater all techniques 2. Computerized quilting, Large quilt perimeter all techniques 3. Computerized quilting, Medium quilt--perimeter all techniques 4. Computerized quilting, Small quilt--perimeter less than Hand-guided quilting, X-Large quilt perimeter 340 or greater 6. Hand-guided quilting, Large quilt perimeter between Hand-guided quilting, Medium quilt perimeter between Hand-guided quilting, Small quilt perimeter less than 220 DIVISION 621 GROUP QUILTS 1. Quilt made by a group of 2 or more people. 2. Groups which include youths must enter the Youth Exhibits Department. 3. Any adult quilting group may enter this class such as friendship, round robin, or opportunity quilts. 1. Computerized quilting any size 2. Large/X-Large quilt perimeter 250 or greater 3. Small/Medium quilt perimeter less than

6 DIVISION 622 QUILT CHALLENGE 1. This division is open to groups of 6 or more individuals. A separate class will be created for each challenge group after entries are received. Challenge groups with fewer than 6 entrants will not be judged or displayed. 2. Each individual must enter separately and specify the group name under entry description. 3. Each group MUST submit a display board no larger than 9 x 12 explaining the challenge when entries are received. 4. Each entry must meet the challenge criteria as explained on the display board. 5. Round robin, friendship, and group quilts should be entered in Division A quilt class is not a quilt challenge. 7. Professionally quilted quilts are permitted in this division. 8. Mini Me Challenge: Enter a quilt made with regular-size blocks & its related mini. The mini version does not have to be made of the same fabrics nor have the same number of blocks. The mini must be made from blocks that are half-size or smaller versions of the regular-sized blocks. Both quilts are one entry in the Mini Me class. 9. Carry the Light Challenge is open to individuals and groups. The special award is given to the quilt in this class which best represents the theme Carry the Light. This is open to interpretation, which may be literal, symbolic, visual or suggestive of the theme. Minimum perimeter 280 Contact the Department Coordinator Julie Curry for questions. 1. Piecemakers by the Sea Library Challenge 2. Piecemakers by the Sea Summer Challenge 3. Peninsula Quilters Challenge 4. Pacifica Quilters Challenge 5. Mini Me Challenge 6. Carry the Light Challenge - perimeter 280 or greater 7. Other SPECIFY GROUP NAME (To be separated after entries received) DIVISION 623 PIECED QUILT/ MACHINE QUILTED All entries must be entirely completed by ONE individual entrant, professional or amateur. 1. Computerized quilting any size 2. X-Large quilt perimeter 320 or greater 3. Large quilt perimeter between Medium quilt perimeter between Small quilt perimeter less than 220 DIVISION 624 SPECIALTY QUILT TECHNIQUES 1. All entries must be entirely completed by ONE individual entrant, professional or amateur. 1. Turned-edge applique any size 2. Raw-edge applique any size 3. Hand-quilted - any size 4. Wholecloth quilt, - any size 5. Embroidered or stenciled quilt - any size DIVISION QUILTED WALL HANGINGS 1. All entries must be entirely completed by ONE individual entrant, professional or amateur. 2. Quilt s sole function is to hang on a wall. 1. Embellished quilt - may have, buttons, crystals, etc. any size. 2. Large Art quilt, original design by entrant perimeter 120 or greater 3. Small Art quilt, original design by entrant perimeter less than Miniature quilt: a scaled down, proportional version of a larger quilt total perimeter of 120 or less 5. Small, pieced perimeter less than

7 DIVISION 626 MODERN QUILT Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern quilters work in different styles and define modern quilting in different ways, but several characteristics often appear which may help identify a modern quilt. These include, but are not limited to: the use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work. Modern traditionalism or the updating of classic quilt designs is also often seen in modern quilting. (From Enter in this Division if you want your quilt judged as a Modern Quilt. 1. All entries in Division 627 must be entirely completed by ONE individual entrant, professional or amateur. 1. Large/X-Large quilt perimeter 250 or greater 2. Small/Medium perimeter less than 250 AWARDS OFFERED DIVISIONS st Place $20 2 nd Place $15 3 rd Place $10 NEEDLEWORK 1. All entries submitted as wall hangings must have a hanging wire on the back. 2. Sets may be entered only in the classes which specify sets permitted. 3. Machine embroidered items must be entered in Division D/ Figural refers to the needlework piece, not the mounting/display. DIVISION 630 NEEDLEPOINT Size is determined by the measurement of the needlework, not the frame and/or mat 1. Small Needlepoint wallhanging, framed or unframed less than 12 on any side 2. Large needlepoint wallhanging, framed or unframed greater than 12 on any side 3. Pillow or 3-D Figural/free-standing piece (box, figure, ornament etc. 4. Other -- specify DIVISION CROSS STITCH & COUNTED THREAD WORK Size is determined by the measurement of the needlework, not the frame and/or mat. Other counted threadwork = Hardanger, Assisi, Drawn/Pulled Work, Blackwork, etc. 1. Wall-hanging, counted cross stitch, framed or unframed SMALL less than 11 on any side 2. Wall-hanging, counted cross stitch, framed or unframed MEDIUM - between on any side 3. Wall-hanging, counted cross stitch, framed or unframed LARGE - greater than 18 on any side 4. Wall-hanging, other counted threadwork/combined techniques, framed or unframed - any size 5. Article, counted cross stitch (bookmark, ornament, etc.) 6. Article, other counted threadwork/combined techniques 7. EGA Sampler Challenge (Non-EGA members may obtain guidelines by contacting J. Curry) DIVISION 632 SURFACE EMBROIDERY (not counted) 1. Wall hanging, framed or unframed any size 2. Pillow or 3-D figural/free-standing item 3. Temari 4. Other techniques (stamped items, stumpwork, silk and goldwork, etc.) specify. Enter items with combined techniques here 23

8 DIVISION 633 SMOCKING A Wee Care Gown is a simple sewn & smocked gown intended for donation. 1. Smocked Item 2. Smocked Wee Care Gown 3. Cable Car Cablers Smocked Tote Bag Challenge DIVISION MACHINE EMBROIDERY 1. Machine embroidery on item made by entrant 2. Machine embroidery on other, including ready-made items AWARDS OFFERED DIVISIONS st Place $20 2 nd Place $15 3 rd Place $10 ARTS & CRAFTS 1. All paintings, non-fiber jewelry, ceramics/pottery, and stained glass must be entered in the Fine Arts Department. 2. All woodworking must be entered in the STEAM Department 3. All quilts must be entered in the Quilting Section. 3. Framed items must have a hanging wire. DIVISION EMBELLISHED ITEM The entry will be judged on the design and skill with which the exhibitor used the technique(s) to embellish the readymade piece. Bling Your Shoe: A shoe can say so much about you. Get creative and express who you are by embellishing a shoe. Use paint, stitchery, beadwork or any medium you can think of. Shoe does not need to be wearable and will be judged with an emphasis on visual effect. 1. Non-wearable item embellished with paint, stitchery, beadwork or a combination of techniques 2. Wearable item embellished with paint, stitchery, beadwork or a combination of techniques 3. Bling Your Shoe! DIVISION CULTURAL CRAFTS Items created by using traditional crafts associated with a particular culture. 1. Single decorative item - mask, dream catcher, origami etc. 2. Single item made for use - basket, tool, garment, etc. DIVISION PAPER CRAFTS 1. All framed entries must have hanging wire on back. 2. Size is determined by the measurement of the work, not the frame AND/OR MAT. 1. 3D Paper shadow box, Small Diagonal measurement is less than D Paper shadow box, Medium Diagonal measurement is between 9 and D Paper shadow box, Large Diagonal measurement is greater than Scrapbooking provide TWO ATTACHED, consecutive pages. 5. Single stationery item, stamped/embossed/embellished, etc. NO sets 6. Other paper craft - specify COLL ECTI ONS 24

9 DIVISION OTHER CRAFTS 1. Non-fiber jewelry, ceramics/pottery, and stained glass must be entered in the Fine Arts Department 2. Woodworking must be entered in the STEAM Department 3. Paintings must be entered in the Fine Arts Galleria 4. No sewn items or needlework 5. Miniature Fairy House must be an original, home-made design and be securely mounted on a 12 or smaller base. Height (including base) must not exceed Wreath/spray/centerpiece 2. Miniature/dollhouse 3. Miniature Fairy House 4. Other craft specify. Includes items such as: felted items, mosaics, fiber-based jewelry, leather work, miniatures, etc. COLLECTIONS AWARDS OFFERED DIVISION st Place $50 2 nd Place $35 3 rd Place $20 Do you collect interesting things like magnets? Coins? Postcards? Bobbins? Would you like to share your interest? The number and size of exhibits are limited by the number and size of available display cases. Plastic display cases are approximately 29 W x 29 D x 14 H. Shared wall case display spaces are approximately 35 W x 17 D x 20 H. Display space selection is on a first come, first served basis. No early set-up. Please include the name of the collection on your entry form. Collections set-up is Thursday, June 7 between 4 PM 7 PM in the south east corner of Expo Hall. Collections should be picked up Monday, June 18 between 2-7 PM. 1. Individuals and groups may enter. Youth Collections must be entered in Youth Exhibits under Miscellaneous Projects- Collections 2. ONE ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR. 3. Items must be owned by exhibitor, but need not have been made by the exhibitor. Collection must not have been displayed at this fair within the past five years. 4. Each collection must include an information card or cards no larger than 15 in either dimension. The card must include: Collection name and Information regarding the exhibit. 5. Collections will be judged on the following criteria: Overall presentation of the display, including background and card Uniqueness and variety of items displayed Informative and/or historical value of the collection as provided on the informational card. 1. Any collection DIVISION COLLECTIONS 25