2018 DELAWARE STATE FAIR

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1 2018 DELAWARE STATE FAIR The Delaware State Fair, Inc S. DuPont Hwy P.O. Box 28 Harrington, DE NEEDLEWORK Premium Book

2 Table of Contents A. Department Information... 1 B. Judging Dates... 1 C. Entry Drop Off/ Removal Dates and Times... 1 D. Department Rules and Regulations... 1 E. Needlework Department es... 2 a. Afghans... 2 b. Crocheted Articles... 2 c. Embroidery & Other Needlework... 3 d. Home Sewing... 5 e. Knitted and Woven Articles... 6 f. Quilts... 7 g. Rugs... 8 h. Work Done By Exhibitors 75 Years or Over... 8 i. Work Done By Exhibitors 12 to j. Go Colorful: Cancer Awareness, any item k. The Delaware State Fair, Your Summer Destination l. Awards F. General Fair Policies G. Competitive Exhibit Superintendents & Assistants... 12

3 NEEDLEWORK Superintendent: Betty Louise Myers: Honorary Superintendent: Anne Minner Assistant Superintendents: Clay Beauchamp, Jean Callaway, Tammy Geidel, Karen Heyd, Louise O Bier, Jennifer Menard, Emily Shank, Susan Shank and Dana Sharpe Location: Dover Building Judging Dates: Judging will begin in the department on Tuesday, July 17. Entry Drop-Off /Removal Dates and Times: A. All exhibits will be accepted from 10:00AM until 1:30PM, Saturday, July 14. B. All entries must be removed between 8:00 AM and 12:00 Noon on Sunday, July 29. Exhibits may not be removed before this time. Department Rules and Regulations: A. Entries can only be made online via the Delaware State Fair s website ( beginning 9:00 AM April 2, 2018 thru 11:59 PM June 1, B. Only one entry per exhibitor per class will be accepted. Late entries will not be accepted. C. The Dover Building will open daily from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. (except when there is judging in the department). Exhibitors in this department are asked to read and observe the rules governing this department. D. In order for the Delaware State Fair to better prepare for all exhibits, we ask that you only enter those classes which you will be able to complete and show at this year s fair. E. Any and all premiums may be adjusted by The Delaware State Fair Board of Directors based on funding sources. F. Care will be taken to protect the exhibits from injury, but the Delaware State Fair will not be responsible in any way for accidents, loss and damage by water, fire, theft, or otherwise, whatever may be the cause or extent of the damage or loss sustained. All exhibits are entered at the owner s risk. G. Exhibitors must securely attach tags to their items with the assistance of Department Personnel. (Entries will not be accepted by department personnel until entry tags are securely affixed.) H. Exhibitors in this department must be 17 years of age or older. I. Read over premium list carefully and decide what class your article belongs in before you enter it. Be sure to mark your exhibit correctly to avoid misunderstandings. J. Exhibits for competition must be the personal work of the exhibitor and must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of entry. Exhibitors name and dates should be covered. K. Exhibits must be the current year s work of the exhibitor and must be new, clean, free from odor of pets or smoking, and completely presentable. L. No article may be entered if it has been exhibited at this Fair previously. We must depend upon the cooperation and integrity of the exhibitor. 1

4 M. Articles having no competition will be awarded premiums only if they are worthy in the opinion of the judges. Judges will be asked to make comments on the back of the entry tag for the benefit of the exhibitors. N. All entries must be the work of an amateur exhibitor who does not use this as a means of income or teach a class in the section they may be entering within the Needlework Department. O. Exhibits may be mailed to the Administration Building at the following address: The Delaware State Fair, Inc., Attn: Needlework Department, P.O. Box 28, Harrington, DE 19952, and PRIOR to Saturday, July 14. For those exhibitors mailing in their exhibits, return postage must accompany all entries that are mailed. For information on categories, or if you are interested in demonstrating a particular craft or hobby during the Fair, please call Ms. Betty Myers at AFGHANS $11.00 $7.25 $ Afghan, knitted, any type 2. Afghan, crocheted, any type 3. Afghan, any stitch, most unusual 4. Afghan, cross-stitched with yarn or thread 5. Afghan, knitted, baby 6. Afghan, crocheted, baby 7. Afghan, Granny Square 8. Afghan, pieced 9. Afghan, ripple pattern 10. Afghan, puff stitch 11. Afghan, Christmas theme 12. Afghan, quilted 13. Afghan, popcorn stitch 14. Afghan, with embellishment 15. Afghan, Mile-a-Minute 16. Judge s Award: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the AFGHANS section. CROCHETED ARTICLES $5.00 $4.00 $ Crocheted centerpiece, small under Crocheted centerpiece, large 15 or over 19. Crocheted hot dish mats, set of Crocheted potholders, set of Crocheted pillow 22. Crocheted scarf 2

5 23. Crocheted hat and scarf set 24. Crocheted slippers 25. Crocheted baby booties 26. Crocheted baby blanket 27. Crocheted baby bib 28. Crocheted baby sweater 29. Crocheted baby set 30. Crocheted baby dress or romper 31. Crocheted child s hat 32. Crocheted dressed doll 33. Crocheted poncho or shawl 34. Crocheted ornament 35. Crocheted dish cloth 36. Crocheted toy or animal 37. Crocheted article, any unusual 38. Crocheted hat 39. Crocheted sweater 40. Crocheted purse 41. Crocheted shrugs 42. Crocheted cowl, infinity scarf 43. Crocodile crocheting 44. Broomstick lace 45. Tunisian crocheting 46. Crocheted item, not mentioned 47. Crocheted item, using recycled materials 48. Judge s Award: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the CROCHETED ARTICLES section. EMBROIDERY & OTHER NEEDLEWORK ALL pictures must be properly framed, with braided picture wire securely fastened, with screw eyes to the frame for hanging. Backs must be covered. Measurement of all framed Needlework pictures should be of the needlework ONLY. Do not include the measurement of the frame. $6.50 $4.50 $ Set of hand embroidered pillowcases 50. Machine embroidered towel (1) 51. Embroidery, any other item not mentioned 52. Holiday Needlework, under 5 x Holiday Needlework, over 5 x Needlework Miniature 55. Needlework Sampler 56. Needlework picture, under 5 x Needlework picture, over 5 x Needlework, any other item not mentioned 3

6 59. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, novelty 60. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, tissue box 61. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, Holiday assortment, 4 items 62. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, Christmas assortment, 4 items 63. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, picture or wall hanging 64. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, any other item not listed 65. Needlepoint pillow 66. Needlepoint Christmas Stocking 67. Needlepoint ornament 68. Needlepoint, on canvas, any article 69. Crewel picture 70. Stamped cross-stitch, pillow cases 71. Stamped cross-stitch, any other item 72. Counted cross-stitch Holiday - at least 50% cross stitch 73. Counted cross-stitch novelty 74. Counted cross-stitch picture, over 50% lettering, on linen 75. Counted cross-stitch picture, over 50% lettering, on Aida 76. Counted cross stitch item on linen, under 8 x Counted cross-stitch item on Aida, under 8 x Counted cross-stitch item on linen, 8 x 10 or over 79. Counted cross-stitch item on Aida, 8 x 10 or over 80. Counted cross-stitch picture or set on linen, under 3 x Counted cross-stitch picture or set on Aida, under 3 x Counted cross-stitch picture or set on linen, 3 x 5 to 5 x Counted cross-stitch picture or set on Aida, 3 x 5 to 5 x Counted cross-stitch picture on linen, 8 x 10 to 11 x Counted cross-stitch picture on Aida, 8 x 10 to 11 x Counted cross-stitch picture on linen, over 11 x Counted cross-stitch picture on Aida, over 11 x Counted cross-stitch sampler, miniature, on linen, over one thread 89. Counted cross-stitch sampler, on linen, under 5 x Counted cross-stitch sampler, on Aida, under 5 x Counted cross-stitch sampler, on linen, 5 x 7 or over 92. Counted cross-stitch sampler, on Aida, 5 x 7 or over 93. Counted cross-stitch with embellishments on linen 94. Counted cross-stitch with embellishments on Aida 95. Counted cross-stitch, special occasion, on linen 96. Counted cross stitch, special occasion, on Aida 97. Counted cross-stitch ornament 98. Counted cross-stitch pillow 99. Hand-smocking, any item 100. Candlewicking, any item 101. Chicken scratch, any item 102. Hardanger embroidery, any item 103. Redworks embroidery, any item 104. Silk ribbon embroidery, any item 105. Perforated paper, using any technique 4

7 106. Judge s Award: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the EMBROIDERY and OTHER NEEDLEWORK Section. HOME SEWING All seams need to be finished and even. All stitching must be consistent. $7.00 $5.50 $ Infant or baby clothing, up to 2 year size 108. Girl s dress 109. Girl s blouse 110. Girl s slacks or capris, any fabric 111. Child s shorts, any length 112. Child s pajamas or nightgown 113. Child s feeding bib 114. Child s short set 115. Boy s shirt 116. Boy s pants, any fabric 117. Hand-smocked clothing 118. Hand-smocked pillow 119. Vest, lined 120. Vest, unlined 121. Lady s slacks 122. Lady s dress 123. Capri pants, any fabric 124. Lady s shorts, any length 125. Lady s blouse 126. Skirt 127. Nightgown 128. Pajamas 129. Man s tie 130. Man s sport shirt 131. Man s shorts 132. Apron, any type 133. Hat, any material 134. Handbag, any material 135. Tote bag 136. Pillow, any style 137. Dressed doll 138. Stuffed doll 139. Stuffed animal 140. Doll outfit 141. Novelty item, using leftover material 142. Table runner, any size 143. Any item of machine embroidery using zigzag stitch or free motion 5

8 144. Any item using Yo-Yo-s 145. Any item made of fleece 146. Recyclable - any item of clothing made of recycled materials 147. Appliqued clothing 148. Any unusual article not listed 149. Appliqued wool item 150. Appliqued pillow case $11.00 $7.25 $ Lady s 2-piece outfit, dress with jacket or coat 152. Lady s wool or wool blend suit, jacket with skirt or pants 153. Lady s suit, jacket with skirt or pants, other than wool 154. Lady s wool coat or jacket 155. Lady s evening gown or party dress 156. Man s jacket or suit 157. Holiday outfit 158. Mother/Daughter or Father/Son matching outfits 159. Judge s Award: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the HOME SEWING Section. KNITTED AND WOVEN ARTICLES 160. Hand knitted scarf 161. Hand knitted hat and scarf set 162. Hand knitted baby blanket 163. Hand knitted baby sweater 164. Hand knitted baby set 165. Hand knitted child s hat 166. Hand knitted poncho or shawl 167. Hand knitted baby booties 168. Hand knitted child s mittens 169. Hand knitted child s sweater 170. Hand knitted bedroom slippers 171. Hand knitted socks 172. Hand knitted dish cloth 173. Hand knitted toy or animal 174. Hand knitted shrugs 175. Hand knitted cowl, infinity scarf 176. Hand knitted article, any unusual 177. Felted purse 178. Needle felting, any item $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 6

9 179. Wet felting, any item 180. Felted toy or animal 181. Felted ornaments 182. Felted article, any unusual 183. Any item of Huck weaving 184. Tatting Centerpiece 185. Tatting Jewelry 186. Tatting Doily 187. Tatting Accessory 188. Hand woven article, any item 189. Any other article not mentioned 190. Hand knitted item, Holiday 191. Hand knitted hat, adult $6.50 $4.50 $ Hand knitted lady s sweater 193. Hand knitted man s pullover sweater 194. Hand knitted accessory 195. Bobbin lace, any item 196. Hand-made Lace, any item 197. Judge s Award: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the KNITTING & WOVEN Articles Section. QUILTS Binding should have mitered corners. Stitching should be consistent for hand and machine stitching. Quilts must be the work of an amateur exhibitor who does not use this as a means of income or teach a class in the section he/she may be entering. $15.00 $10.00 $ Child s or baby quilt 199. Mini-quilt, up to 32 x32, machine quilted 200. Mini-quilt, up to 32 x32, hand quilted 201. Mini-quilt, up to 36 x36, machine quilted 202. Mini-quilt, up to 36 x36, hand quilted 203. Quilt, pieced and quilted, hand quilted 204. Quilt, pieced and quilted, machine quilted, using home sewing machine 205. Appliquéd quilt, hand appliquéd 206. Appliquéd quilt, machine appliquéd, using home sewing machine 207. Tied quilt 208. Quilted wall hanging, not to exceed 48 x Quilt, any type entered by quilter s class group 210. Rag quilt 7

10 211. Cheater s cloth quilt 212. Patchwork quilt 213. Redworks quilt 214. Lap quilt, not to exceed 48 x Quilt, all hand quilted 216. Quilt, machine quilted, using home sewing machine 217. Quilt, family heirloom 218. Quilted placemats 219. Quilt, machine embroidered 220. Quilt, pieced by individual, free motion by longarm, only piecing will be judged 221. Quilt, pieced by individual, programmed quilting by longarm, only piecing will be judged 222. Quilt, t-shirt 223. Novice quilt-beginner s quilt 224. Row by row quilt 225. Machine embellished quilt 226. Quilted table runners 227. Quilted tote or handbag 228. Any other quilted item, not listed 229. Judges Award: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the QUILTS Section RUGS $9.00 $7.00 $ Braided rug 231. Crocheted rug 232. Rag Rug 233. Latch-hooked rug 234. Rug, toothbrush weaving 235. Hooked wall hanging 236. Rug, Christmas theme 237. Judge s Award: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the RUGS Section. WORK DONE BY EXHIBITORS 75 YEARS or OVER 238. Apron, any material and design 239. Sofa pillow 240. Embroidered pillow case 241. Baby set, any type 242. Crocheted hot dish mats $6.50 $4.50 $3.50 8

11 243. Crocheted pot holders 244. Crocheted centerpiece 245. Handkerchief, crocheted or tatted edge 246. Baby booties, knitted or crocheted 247. Dish cloths, knitted or crocheted 248. Afghan, any type 249. Quilt, any pattern 250. Lady s sweater, knitted or crocheted 251. Man s sweater, knitted or crocheted 252. Rug 253. Lady s dress 254. Lady s slacks 255. Nightgown or pajamas 256. Man s shirt 257. Any other item not mentioned 258. Judge s Award: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the WORK DONE BY EXHIBITOR 75 YEARS or OVER category. WORK DONE BY EXHIBITORS AGES 17 TO 21 $6.50 $4.50 $ Any hand-knitted item 260. Any crocheted item 261. Needlework picture 262. Needlework on plastic canvas, any item 263. Counted cross stitch picture, under 8 x Counted cross stitch picture, over 8 x Dress, any fabric 266. Shorts, any length 267. Skirt, any fabric 268. Capri pants, any fabric 269. Slacks, any fabric 270. Quilt, any pattern 271. Afghan, any type 272. Felted item 273. Tote or handbag 274. Any embroidered item 275. Recyclable, any item made from recycled materials 276. Christmas, any item 277. Fleece, any item 278. Judge s Award: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the WORK DONE BY EXHIBITOR AGES 17 TO 21 category. 9

12 Go Colorful: Cancer Awareness, any item 279. Open Any technique. $6.50 $4.50 $3.50 The Delaware State Fair, Your Summer Destination $10.00 $8.00 $ Any item that best exemplifies The Delaware State Fair, Your Summer Destination at the fair. Mary Jester Memorial Mr. and Mrs. William Jester and family will present an award in memory and honor of Mary Jester. Mary E. Rodimak Memorial Mrs. Mary Yoder and family will present an award in memory and honor of her mother, Mary E. Rodimak, who loved to crochet. Violet Stricklin Memorial The Violet Stricklin family will present an award in memory of and to honor Violet s many years of entering items at the fair. Superintendent s Award Award Winner $50.00 & Rosette Presented on Governor s Day to the Exhibitor entering the most unusual or interesting exhibit in the opinion of the judges. 10

13 General Policies for Delaware State Fair Exhibitors Parking In an effort to be more safety conscious and to improve the appearance of the grounds, vehicles will not be allowed to park inside the fairgrounds property of the Delaware State Fair. Those livestock exhibitors who need to make deliveries to their exhibit area will be required to do so prior to 12 Noon each day. After 12 Noon, all vehicles will be required to park in the exhibitor lot or in the main parking lot. Violators of the parking policy are subject to be towed. All exhibitors owned cars parking in the exhibitor parking lot must display an exhibitor parking hang tag. Due to limited capacity in this lot, parking with a hang tag is on a first come - first served basis. Livestock trailers will be parked in a designated area in the south parking lot. Cars and trucks shall not be parked around barns. Premiums and Awards Every effort will be made to see that there are no errors made in the payment of premiums. However, if an exhibitor finds an error, proof of such error must be communicated to the Delaware State Fair Administration Office on or before November 1, After this date, no corrections will be considered. Checks that are not cashed after 90 days of issue will NOT be reissued. Advertising No person will be permitted to distribute advertising material upon the fairgrounds except from their place of business or exhibit space. The tacking or posting of an advertisement, bills, etc., other than within the space occupied by exhibits is strictly prohibited. The distribution of handbills, flyers, and heralds will not be permitted under any circumstances. Anyone violating this rule is liable to fine or expulsion from the grounds. Begging, soliciting, singing, or public speaking is expressly prohibited. Entry Removal Entries MUST be removed by Sunday July 29, No exceptions. All items left will be discarded immediately after the Fair. Pet Policy With the exception of service dogs, no pets are allowed on the grounds. Bikes, Skateboards, & In-Line Skates Bikes, skateboards, and in-line skates are expressly prohibited on the fairgrounds. Electrical Extension Cords Any and all electrical extension cords used in any building on the fairgrounds MUST BE 12.3 gauge or heavier. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS! 11

14 Competitive Exhibit Superintendents & Assistants ARTS AND CRAFTS Superintendent: Joanne Clark: (302) Assistant Superintendents: Wendy Lowe, Cate Lyons, Ann Spillane, Joyce Webb and Bonnie Wilkinson CHILDREN Superintendent: Sharon Bean: (302) Assistant Superintendents: Doris Calhoun, Donna Fay Carter, Becky Conley, Cindy Evans, Tina Vanderhoff, Kendra Schlabach, Erica Knight, Mildred Reed, Gina Burton, Kara Chisenhall, and Eunice Tatman CULINARY Superintendent: Linda Walton: (302) Honorary Superintendent: Connie Howell Assistant Superintendents: Judi Leaming, Trina Stump, and Laura Madara Department Assistants: Dawn Cox, Connie Harrington, Mary Jackson, Spicer Leaming, Laura Nailor, George Pyott, Mary Pyott and Nancy Roy FARM, FRUIT AND APIARY Superintendent: Ron Breeding: (302) Assistant Superintendents: Richard Lindale, Rochelle Yerkes and Breck Vanderwende FLOWER Superintendent: Audrey Gary: (302) Assistant Superintendents: Andy Hamm, Kathy Cassidy, Ken Hamm, Susan Krabill, Teresa Murphy, Caitlin Murphy, Greg Murphy, Jenna Scuse, Sherry Scuse, and Joe Gary. GARDEN VEGETABLE Superintendent: Richard Bennett: (302) Assistant Superintendents: Faith M. Argo, Richard Argo, Debbie Bennett, Shannan McIntosh, Yolonda Messick, Summer Swearingen, Bob Warner and Kenda Warner NEEDLEWORK Superintendent: Betty Louise Myers: (302) Honorary Superintendent: Anne Minner Assistant Superintendents: Clay Beauchamp, Jean Callaway, Tammy Geidel, Karen Heyd, Louise O Bier, Jennifer Menard, Emily Shank, Susan Shank and Dana Sharpe 12