DEPARTMENT 22 Natural Fiber Products

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1 10. Quotations 11. Samplers 12. Announcements 13. Christmas Decoration 14. Christmas Theme - framed 15. Other Holiday - decoration 16. Other Holiday theme - framed 17. Home Accessory 18. Perforated Paper 19. Graphic 20. Stamped Cross Stitch 21. Original Design in any of the above Class F - Embroidery - ADULT 1. Crewel Embroidery - picture or wall hanging 2. Floss Embroidery - picture or wall hanging 3. Brazilian Embroidery 4. Candlewicking 5. Ribbon Embroidery 6. Hardanger (Norwegian Embroidery) 7. Needle Lace (Tenerife) 8. Needle Punch 9. Hand Embroidery on household accessory 10. Hand Embroidery on Garment 11. Printed Stitch Work - other than listed above 12. Machine Embroidery - free motion on garment 13. Machine Embroidery - free motion on home accessory 14. Swedish Weaving 15. Bobbin Lace or pillow lace 16. Digitized on Garment 17. Digitized on Home Accessory 18. Original Design in any of the above Class G - Other Needlecraft - ADULT 1. Needlepoint 2. Bargello 3. Tatting 4. Plastic Canvas 5. Original Design in any of the above Class H - Needlecraft (5-8 years) Class I - Needlecraft (9-12 years) Class J - Needlecraft (13-17 years) 1. Hand Embroidery 2. Ribbon Embroidery 3. Cross-Stitch 4. Hardanger (Norwegian Embroidery) 5. Needlepoint 6. Tatting 7. Plastic Canvas 8. Original Design in any of the above Class K - Crocheting - ADULT Class L - Crocheting (5-8 years) Class M - Crocheting (9-12 years) Class N - Crocheting (13-17 years) 1. Afghan - baby 2. Afghan - blocks or strips 3. Afghan - one piece 4. Afghan - any other design 5. Doily or Lace 6. Doily - set 7. Filet - table runner/dresser scarf/wall hanging 8. Lace Edging - pillow slips, dresser scarf, etc. 9. Tablecloth 10. Bedspread 11. Kitchen Accessory - hot pad, washcloth, tea towel, etc. 12. Home Décor - 1 piece or set 13. Infant Set - 1 piece or set 14. Child Garment 15. Adult Garment 16. Wardrobe Accessory - hat, mittens, scarf. Socks, headband, purse, bag 17. Doll Clothing 18. Stuffed Animal/Doll/Toy 19. Christmas Ornament 20. Original Design in any of above Class O - Knitting - ADULT Class P - Knitting (5-8 years) Class Q - Knitting (9-12 years) Class R - Knitting (13-17 years) 1. Afghan - baby 2. Afghan 3. Infant Garment - 1 piece or set 4. Child Garment 5. Adult Sweater - plain 6. Adult Sweater - cable/fisherman knot/aran/brioche 7. Coat or Jacket (Adult) 8. Other Adult Clothing Item (i.e. vest), Not Sweater 9. Scarf 10. Shawl or Poncho (Adult) 11. Hat, Mittens or Combination 12. Socks, Legwarmers 13. Wardrobe Accessory: collar, cuffs, purse 14. Doll Clothing 15. Stuffed Animal/Doll/Toy 16. Lace - Clothing Item 17. Lace - Home Accessory - 1 piece or set 18. Kitchen Accessory: washcloth, etc. 19. Christmas Ornament 20. Original Design in any of the above. Class R - Wool Products - ADULT Class S - Wool Products - JUVENILE 1. Wool Appliqué - Clothing Item 2. Wool Appliqué - Home Accessory 3. Wool Felting Accessory - purse, etc. 4. Wool Felting - Home Accessory - pillow 5. Wool Felting - Clothing 6. Punch Needle 7. Rug Hooking 8. Wool Penny Rug 9. Original Design in any of the above Class T - Rugs - ADULT Class U - Rugs - JUVENILE 1. Braided 2. Hooked or Punched Needle 3. Loom Woven 4. or 5. Coiled Class V - Fleece Products - ADULT Class W - Fleece Products - JUVENILE 1. Pillow 2. Blanket/Throw 3. Clothing RESERVE DEPARTMENT 22 Natural Fiber Products Sponsored by Rocking L Alpacas Lucille Molinari, Superintendent Marty Walters, Superintendent This Department is concerned with natural fibers and its use in handmade textiles. 3. Only 100% Natural Fiber Products will be accepted. (Socks may contain up to 25% nylon). 4. Fiber content must be specified on each entry when delivering your entries. 5. Any fiber techniques can be used, such as weaving, spinning, felting, knitting, crocheting, etc. 6. All non-fleece entries must be the work of the Exhibitor and completed within one year of the fair.

2 7. All Fleece entries must be from an animal owned by the Exhibitor 60 days prior to the Fair. 8. NO FLEECES WILL BE SOLD AT THE FAIR! 9. The Superintendent places all exhibits: no one may touch or move them without permission. 10. Special Abilities category includes, but is not limited to, Ravalli Services, Opportunity Resources, and Nursing Home residents. Special Awards Best of Show 100% Sheep Wool Finished Product: $100 - Rapp Foundation Grand Champion Fleece: $100 - Rapp Foundation Reserve Grand Champion Fleece: $50 - Rapp Foundation Champion - Handspun Finished Product: $20 - Marty Walters $50 - Rapp Foundation Champion - Handspun Skein: Best Handspun & Hand Socks: Key Chain - Lucille Molinari Champion Commercial Spun & Hand : $20 - Woolen Ewe - Hope Lockwood Best Entry Junior 11 and under: Best Entry Junior 12-17: Spinners Challenge: SURI ALPACA Thank you again to the Rapp Foundation for this year s special awards and the following special drawings: $50: Each Natural Fiber Department entry submitted (up to 10 items) receives a ticket for this drawing. $50: Each Natural Fiber Department fleece entry receives a ticket for this drawing. Class A - Fleece Class B - Junior ages 11 & under, Fleece Class C - Junior ages 12-17, Fleece Class D - Special Abilities, Fleece Two (2) fleeces may be entered per lot; each fleece must be entered separately. Judging is based on proper skirting and quality of fleece. Alpaca and Llama should contain blanket only. Classes A-D 1. Angora (angora rabbit) 2. Mohair (angora goat) 3. Columbia 4. Corriedale 5. Llama 6. Alpaca 7. Navajo-Churro 8. Merino 9. Rambouillet 10. Romney 11. All other purebreds - specify 12. Crossbreed - fine 13. Crossbreed - medium 14. Crossbreed - long Class E - Handspun, Hand Processed Skein Class F - Handspun, Mill Processed Skein Class G - Jr. 11 & under, Handspun Skein Class H - Junior 12-17, Handspun Skein Class I - Special Abilities, Handspun Skein *NOTE Skeins are to be yards in length. Use four (4) ties in figure 8 configuration, self-tied or with compatible yarn. Fiber content and use of finished skein must be specified on a hanging tag attached to the skein. Classes E-I 1. One Ply 2. Two Ply 3. Three Ply 4. Four or More Ply (Specify) Class J - 100% Wool from Sheep, Handspun, Class K - 100% Wool from Alpaca or Llama, Handspun, Class L - Wool Blend, Handspun, Class M - Exotic (such as Angora, Mohair, Qiviut, Silk, etc.), Handspun, Class N - Plant Fiber (such as Cotton, Hemp, Flax, etc.) Handspun, Class O - Hand Dyed, Handspun, Class P - Junior 11 & under, Handspun, Class Q - Junior 12-17, Handspun, Class R - Special Abilities, Handspun, Classes J-R Class S - 100% Wool from Sheep, Handspun, Class T - 100% Wool from Alpaca or Llama, Handspun, Class U - Wool Blend, Handspun, Class V - Exotic (such as Angora, Mohair, Qiviut, Silk, etc.) Handspun, Class W - Plant Fiber (such as Cotton, Hemp, Flax, etc.) Handspun, Class X - Hand Dyed, Handspun, Class Y - Junior 11 and under, Handspun, Class Z - Junior 12-17, Handspun, Class ZA - Special Abilities, Handspun, Classes S-ZA Class ZB - 100% Wool from Sheep, Commercially Spun, Class ZC - 100% Wool from Alpaca or Llama, Commercially Spun, Class ZD - Wool Blend, Commercially Spun, Class ZE - Exotic (such as Angora, Mohair, Qiviut, Silk, etc.) Commercially Spun, Class ZF - Plant Fiber (such as Cotton, Hemp, Flax, etc.) Commercially Spun, Class ZG - Hand Dyed, Commercially Spun, Class ZH - Junior 11 & under, Commercially Spun, Class ZI - Junior 12-17, Commercially Spun,

3 Class ZJ - Special Abilities, Commercially Spun, Classes ZB-ZJ Class ZK - 100% Wool from Sheep, Commercially Spun, Class ZL - 100% Wool from Alpaca or Llama, Commercially Spun, Class ZM - Wool Blend, Commercially Spun, Class ZN - Exotic (such as Angora, Mohair, Qiviut, Silk, etc.) Commercially Spun, Class ZO - Plant Fiber (such as Cotton, Hemp, Flax, etc.) Commercially Spun, Class ZP - Hand Dyed, Commercially Spun, Class ZQ - Junior 11 & under, Commercially Spun, Class ZR - Junior 12-17, Commercially Spun, Class ZS - Special Abilities, Commercially Spun, Classes ZK-ZS Class ZT - Handspun, Hand-Woven Class ZU - Commercially Spun, Hand-Woven Class ZV - Junior 11 & under, Hand-Woven Class ZW - Junior 12-17, Hand-Woven Class ZX - Special Abilities, Hand-Woven Classes ZT-ZX 1. Garment, shawl or scarf 2. Household item 3. Rug or other large weaving (utilitarian) 4. Fiber Art: art, wall hanging, etc. (non-utilitarian) 5. Any Other Item not specified above Class ZY - Baskets, All Natural Materials (such as fiber, grass, pine needles, etc.) Class ZZ - Junior 11 & under, Baskets Class ZZA - Junior 12-17, Baskets Class ZZB - Special Abilities, Baskets Classes ZY-ZZB 1. Coiled 2. Hand-woven, Miniature (under 4 3. Hand-woven, Small (4 - Under Hand-woven, Medium ( Hand-woven, Large (over 24 Class ZZC - Handmade Wet Felt Class ZZD - Needle Felting Class ZZE - Commercially Spun;, or Woven, then Felted Class ZZF - Handspun;, or Woven, then Felted Class ZZG - Junior 11 & under, Felted Class ZZH - Junior 12-17, Felted Class ZZI - Special Abilities, Felted Classes ZZC-ZZI 1. Household item 2. Garment 3. Hat 4. Purse 5. 3-D, for ex. Animal, Sculpture, etc. 6. Other Spinners Challenge Fiber for 2018 SURI ALPACA Spinners Challenge consists of fiber spun from Suri Alpaca and displayed as a finished item (not just spun fiber). Fiber content used must be stated on a hanging tag on the exhibit. All entries must be shown & judged in a regular class in the Natural Fiber department. * Please notify the Superintendent on entry day that item is a Spinners Challenge. Selection of the winner will be made with strong consideration given to creativity, quality of spinning, suitability of yarn to the final project and overall quality of the work. Use of Suri Alpaca must be at least 50% of the fiber content. Scorecard for Judging Spinners Challenge Creativity: Originality of design & technique; Use of color & texture % Spinning Quality: Consistency of twist..10% Size of yarn appropriate to fiber used & finished product... 20% Finished project demonstrates appropriate use of spun yarn... 20% Finishing: Blocking, fulling, seaming and embellishment appropriate for finished item... 10% Total % Spinners Challenge Fiber for 2019 FLAX RESERVE DEPARTMENT 23 Photography Sponsored by Got Moxie Photography Bobbi Dye, Co-Superintendent Jolie Wells, Co-Superintendent Please Read Open Class General Rules and Regulations for Still Exhibits. 2. Age Classes: Adult: 18 and older; Junior: 12 to 17 years; Children 5 to 11 years. 3. All photo entries must be the work of the Exhibitor. 4. All photos must have been taken in the last 3 years. 5. Photographs are judged on: a) Clean print, no printer lines, dirt or date b) Focus c) Clarity d) Impact e) Difficulty 6. ENTER THE CORRECT LOT. For example: If you ve already entered Domestic Animals you cannot enter a milk cow in the Wild Animal lot. It will be disqualified. 7. Photos must be 8x10 or 8x Mat is optional, but if used must be 11x Mounting board (Required) must be 11x14. Mounting board may be mat or illustration board or foam core. 10. Secure your photo, mat, and mounting board with ATG a high-tack double sided tape. DO NOT USE double sided office tape or scrapbooking dots. They can NOT hold the weight of a mat board.

4 11. Clearly print your name and phone number on the back of each photo. 12. Maximum 6 entries per person total. 13. Maximum 1 entry per lot per person. 14. If you need help local framers have fair specials, supplies, and advice. You could also look up matting and/or mounting photos on YouTube. 15. Lot 10 Group of Photos: Photos must be 4x6 or 5x7. Mat is optional Mounting Board (required) must be no larger than 16x NO PHOTOS WITH SHRINK-WRAP, FRAMES, OR GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 17. Attach the tag string on the back so they hang over the upper left corner on the front. Examples will be on display at check in. 18. Detach and retain your claim tag stub from the bottom of your tag. You need this to pick up your photos after the fair. Class A - Adult: 18 and older Non-manipulated, Color, Film or Digital Definition of Non-manipulated: Photos shot in RAW, HDR, and JPEG. Photos may be cropped, straightened, zoomed in, corrected for exposure and color, and / or dodged or burned to correct exposure. Only UV or Polarized filters are accepted. Class B - Adult: 18 and older Manipulated, Color or B&W, film or digital. Definition of manipulated or enhanced: Photos shot in RAW, HDR, and JPEG. Go crazy, merge parts of photos, make it look like a painting, put his head on her body - Photoshop the heck out of it! Pretty much anything goes. If your only manipulation is converting from color to black and white we suggest entering Class C. Your original photo(s) MUST be included with your entry. Original photo will be displayed alongside your manipulated entry. Original photo can be no smaller than 4x6 and no larger than 8x12. Mats are optional. Mounting (required) up to 11x14. Class C - Adult: 18 and older Non-manipulated, Black and White, Film or Digital Photos shot in RAW, HDR, and JPEG. Photos may be converted from color to black and white, cropped, straightened, zoomed in, corrected for exposure and color, and / or dodged or burned to correct exposure. Only UV or Polarized filters are accepted. Class D - Junior: 12 to 17 years Black and White or Color, Film or Digital $50 Encouragement Premium awarded to Grand Champion. Class E - Children: 5 to 11 years Black and White or Color, Film or Digital $50 Encouragement Premium awarded to Grand Champion. 1. Abstract Abstract uses shape, form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. Meaning: you may not be able to recognize it for what it is. So, if it is a cow and it looks like cow it does not belong in abstract. 2. Architecture Whole or part of a building. 3. Baby (3 years & under) Otherwise Playing, running, etc. Baby Portraits belong in 4 4. Baby (3 years &under) Portraiture A portrait is a representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. 5. Birds Yes, chickens are birds but they belong in Domestic Animal 2 6. Cityscape The urban equivalent of a landscape. See the definition in Lot No Close-up Otherwise Not flowers. If it s a flower there are two lot numbers for it: Garden Flowers 9 and Wild Flowers Domestic Animal Pets or Livestock 9. Garden Flower Close-up 10. Group of Photos Three or more photos portraying a theme or story. 11. Landscape - May include buildings, water, flowers, people, and animals. A landscape is the visible features of an area of land, its landforms and how they integrate with natural or man-made features. This is best judged with a foreground, mid-ground, and background. 12. Macro A photo that reveals details which can NOT be seen by the naked eye. 13. Night 14. Other Any photo that s subject does not fall under one of the 25 offered topics. 15. Phenomenon in Nature Anything which manifests itself. Phenomena are often, but not always, understood as "things that appear" 16. Photojournalism An image that tells a story or is news worthy. 17. People (and/or Children) Otherwise Groups, gathering, working, playing, etc. 18. People (and/or Children) Portraiture Artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. 19. People (and/or Children) with Pets 20. Special Topic: 2018 is Optical Illusion. We suggest you google optical illusion photos. 21. Sports 22. Still Life A still life is the depiction of an inanimate subject, natural or manmade, indoors or out. 23. Sunrise or Sunset 24. Waterscape A picture of a body of water as the main subject. This is best judged with a foreground, mid-ground, and background. 25. Wild Animal Birds belong in Birds Lot no.7. Wild is not referring to the animal s behavior. Your dog acting wild does not count. 26. Wild Flower Close-up Special Topic for 2018 is Optical Illusion RESERVE DEPARTMENT 24 Porcelain Art Sponsored by Joe s Studio Matting & Framing Jolie Wells, Superintendent Bobbi Dye, Co-Superintendent Judges Choice Award - Western Montana Porcelain Artists - Dairy Queen gift certificates 2. Must be kiln fired porcelain or glass.

5 3. Judged on design, color, composition, values, and perspectives. 4. The Judges will give constructive comments on entry tag. 5. One may enter in any of the advanced classes with the permission of the Superintendent. 6. Once one has exhibited in a class, one may not exhibit in a less advanced class. 7. The Superintendent may also request that an Exhibitor enter in a more advanced class if it is known that the person entering is qualified. 8. Two entries per Lot. 9. No seminar pieces or decals. A seminar piece is any piece worked on with a group of 3 or more with the same pattern and same time. 10. Limit 20 items per person. 11. All work must be the individuals - no teachers or more advanced students help on your entry. 12. Entry must fit category or it will be moved or disqualified. Senior Citizen Exhibitor - 70 yrs. or over Child Exhibitor - 10 yrs. & under. Youth Exhibitor - 11 yrs. to 16 yrs. Beginner Exhibitor - One who has painted for 5 years and under. Intermediate Exhibitor - One who has painted for 5 to 10 years. Advanced Exhibitor - One who has been painting for 10 years or more. Classes A, B, C, D, E, and F: Use lot numbers listed following the classes. Be sure to put class and lot on the entry blank. CLASSES A-F Porcelain Art on Over Glaze or Bisque: Class A - Child 10 and under Class B - Youth years Class C - Beginner Class D - Intermediate Class E - Advanced Class F - Senior LOT NUMBERS FOR CLASS A-F: 1. Animals 2. Birds or Fish 3. Scenes 4. Floral 5. Fruit or Vegetables 6. Pen work 7. Monochrome 8. Luster, Gold, and Metallic 9. Portrait 10. Glass 11. Bisque 12. Figurines 13. Sets of 4 or more 14. Holiday Theme 15. Bisque Dolls (size limit 22 ) 16. Dresden 17. Jewelry 18. Enamel 19. Unique Design 20. Miscellaneous (none of the above) RESERVE DEPARTMENT 25 Quilting Sponsored by Patchwork Quilts Lynda Rygmyr, Superintendent An article that has been previously entered in the Ravalli County Fair will not be eligible. 3. Each Exhibitor is limited to ONE ENTRY per lot number. 4. Entry must be the work of the Exhibitor, except Class B, Lot 10 and Class C, Lot Exhibit must have been completed within the last TWO YEARS. 6. Quilters, please place a temporary cover over label, if applicable. *Award - $25 Bitterroot Quilters Guild to Grand Champion *Award - Sapphire Quilters Club - $5 to blue ribbon winners in classes H through K The Quilting Department wishes a special Thank You to the Bitterroot Quilters Guild for their continued support of this department. Class A - Hand Quilting 1. Hand pieced - hand quilted 2. Machine pieced - hand quilted 3. Appliqué 4. Mixed Technique - pieced & appliquéd 5. Hand embroidered 6. Promise Stitch 7. Decorative item 8. Other Class B - Machine Pieced-Machine Quilting (Quilted by Self**) **Quilted by self means entrant has not made money quilting. 1. General 2. Scrappy 3. Blocks w/squares only (no points) 4. Baby/kids quilt, perimeter under Appliqué 6. Mixed Technique (pieced & appliqué) 7. Hand embroidered elements 8. Machine embroidered 9. Small size - quilt perimeter under Group - More than one person, i.e. round robin, block exchange, etc. (quilted by non-professional) Class C - Machine Pieced - Machine Quilting (Quilted by Professional**) **Professionally quilted means entrant paid someone else to quilt it for them. If you have been paid for quilting for others, you are a professional. - Note name of quilter on back of quilt, lower right corner. 1. Machine pieced 2. Appliqué 3. Mixed Technique (pieced & appliqué) 4. Hand embroidered 5. Machine embroidered 6. Group - More than one person, i.e. round robin, block exchange, etc. 7. Other Class D - Machine Quilting - Decorative 1. Clothing item 2. Purse item 3. Pillow item 4. Table Runner item 5. Placemat, Potholder, Mug Rug item 6. Wall Hanging item 7. Other Class E -Challenge - Whole Cloth 1. Hand Stitched 2. Machine Stitched 3. Professional Class F - Other Quilting 1. Miniature - quilt perimeter under Tied 3. Crazy 4. Yo-yo 5. Painted 6. Other