NEEDLEWORK Dover Building Superintendent: Betty Louise Myers Honorary Superintendent: Anne Minner Assistant Superintendents: Clay Beauchamp, Jean Callaway, Tammy Geidel, Karen Heyd, Amy Jones, Jennifer Menard, Emily Shank, Susan Shank and Dana Sharpe Entries can only be made online via the Delaware State Fair s website beginning 9:00 AM April 1, 2015 thru 11:59 PM June 1, 2015. Late entries will not be accepted. 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. All exhibits will be accepted from 10:00AM until 3:00PM, Saturday, July 18 th. Judging will begin in the department at 9:00 AM Tuesday, July 21 st. All entries must be removed between 8:00 AM and Noon on Sunday, August 2 nd. Exhibits may not be removed before this time. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: 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. NEW IN 2015: A. Entry tags will NOT be sent out to exhibitors. B. You must bring a copy of your Showorks receipt when you bring your items for check in at the fairgrounds. You may have a copy of the Quick Response matrix barcode ( QR Code ) from your Showorks receipt available for scanning on your smartphone or tablet. C. Exhibitors will be checked in via the Showorks QR Code and entry tags will be printed onsite. D. 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.) 1. Exhibitors in this department must be 17 years of age or older. 2. 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. 3. Entry tags will be tied or safety pinned to each article. 4. 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. 5. 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. Maker s name and dates should be covered. 6. Only one entry per exhibitor per class will be accepted. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 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, PRIOR to Saturday, July 18 th. 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 302-284-0165. Care will be taken to protect the exhibits from injury, but the Delaware State Fair will not in any way hold themselves responsible for accidents, loss and damage by water, fire, theft or otherwise whatever may be the cause or extent of the damage or loss. All exhibits are entered at the owner s risk.
AFGHANS $11.00 $7.25 $5.50 1. 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, Mile-a-Minute 9. Afghan, miscellaneous 10. Afghan, pieced 11. Afghan, ripple pattern 12. Afghan, puff stitch 13. Afghan, Christmas theme 14. Afghan, quilted 15. Afghan, popcorn stitch 16. Afghan, with embellishment JUDGES AWARD: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the AFGHANS section. CROCHETED Articles $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 18. Crocheted placemats, 4 or more 19. Crocheted centerpiece, small under 15 20. Crocheted centerpiece, large 15 or over 21. Crocheted hot dish mats, set of 3 22. Crocheted potholders, set of 3 23. Crocheted novelty 24. Crocheted pillow 25. Crocheted scarf 26. Crocheted hat and scarf set 27. Crocheted slippers 28. Crocheted baby booties 29. Crocheted baby blanket 30. Crocheted baby bib 31. Crocheted baby sweater 32. Crocheted baby set 33. Crocheted baby dress or romper 34. Crocheted child s hat 35. Crocheted dressed doll 36. Crocheted poncho or shawl 37. Crocheted ornament 38. Crocheted dish cloth 39. Crocheted toy or animal 40. Crocheted article, any unusual 41. Crocheted hat 42. Crocheted sweater 43. Crocheted purse
44. Crocheted shrugs 45. Crocheted cowl, infinity scarf 46. Crocodile crocheting 47. Broomstick lace 48. Tunisian crocheting 49. Surface crocheting 50. Crocheted item, not mentioned 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 $3.50 52. Set of hand embroidered pillowcases 53. Machine embroidered towel (1) 54. Embroidered tablecloth 55. Embroidery, any other item not mentioned 56. Holiday Needlework, under 5 x 7 57. Holiday Needlework, over 5 x 7 58. Needlework Miniature 59. Needlework Sampler 60. Needlework picture, under 5 x 7 61. Needlework picture, over 5 x 7 62. Needlework, any other item not mentioned 63. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, novelty 64. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, tissue box 65. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, Holiday assortment, 4 items 66. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, Christmas assortment, 4 items 67. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, brick 68. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, picture or wall hanging 69. Needlepoint on plastic canvas, any other item not listed 70. Needlepoint pillow 71. Needlepoint Christmas ornament 22-24 count canvas 72. Needlepoint Christmas Stocking 73. Needlepoint ornament 74. Needlepoint, on canvas, any articles 75. Crewel picture 76. Stamped cross-stitch, pillow cases 77. Stamped cross-stitch, any other item 78. Counted cross-stitch bell pull or wall hanging 79. Counted cross-stitch Holiday - at least 50% cross stitch 80. Counted cross-stitch novelty 81. Counted cross-stitch picture, over 50% lettering, on linen 82. Counted cross-stitch picture, over 50% lettering, on Aida 83. Counted cross-stitch miniature, on linen, over one thread 84. Counted cross stitch item on linen, under 8 x 10 85. Counted cross-stitch item on Aida, under 8 x 10 86. Counted cross-stitch item on linen, 8 x 10 or over 87. Counted cross-stitch item on Aida, 8 x 10 or over 88. Counted cross-stitch picture or set on linen, under 3 x 5 89. Counted cross-stitch picture or set on Aida, under 3 x 5 90. Counted cross-stitch picture or set on linen, 3 x 5 to 5 x 7 91. Counted cross-stitch picture or set on Aida, 3 x 5 to 5 x 7 92. Counted cross-stitch picture on linen, 8 x 10 to 11 x 14 93. Counted cross-stitch picture on Aida, 8 x 10 to 11 x 14 94. Counted cross-stitch picture on linen, over 11 x 14 95. Counted cross-stitch picture on Aida, over 11 x 14 96. Counted cross-stitch sampler, miniature, on linen, over one thread 97. Counted cross-stitch sampler, on linen, under 5 x 7 98. Counted cross-stitch sampler, on Aida, under 5 x 7
99. Counted cross-stitch sampler, on linen, 5 x 7 or over 100. Counted cross-stitch sampler, on Aida, 5 x 7 or over 101. Counted cross-stitch, emblems, crests, coat of arms on linen 102. Counted cross-stitch, emblems, crests, coat of arms on Aida 103. Counted cross-stitch with embellishments on linen 104. Counted cross-stitch with embellishments on Aida 105. Counted cross-stitch, special occasion, on linen 106. Counted cross stitch, special occasion, on Aida 107. Counted cross-stitch ornament 108. Counted cross-stitch pillow 109. Counted cross-stitch basket accessories 110. Hand-smocking, any other item 111. Candlewicking, any item 112. Chicken scratch, any item 113. Hardanger embroidery, any item 114. Redworks embroidery, any item 115. Silk ribbon embroidery, any item 116. Perforated paper, using any technique 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 needs to be consistent. 118. Infant or baby clothing, up to 2 year size 119. Girl s dress 120. Girl s Blouse 121. Girl s slacks or capris, any fabric 122. Child s shorts, any length 123. Child s pajamas or nightgown 124. Child s feeding bib 125. Child s short set 126. Boy s shirt 127. Boy s pants, any fabric 128. Hand-smocked clothing 129. Hand-smocked pillow 130. Vest, lined 131. Vest, unlined 132. Lady s slacks 133. Lady s dress 134. Capri pants, any fabric 135. Lady s shorts, any length 136. Lady s blouse 137. Skirt 138. Culottes or skorts 139. Nightgown 140. Pajamas 141. Housecoat or bathrobe $7.00 $5.50 $4.00
142. Man s tie 143. Man s sport shirt 144. Man s slacks 145. Man s shorts 146. Any type of quilted clothing 147. Apron, any type 148. Hat, any material 149. Handbag, any material 150. Tote bag 151. Pillow, any style 152. Dressed doll 153. Stuffed doll 154. Stuffed animal 155. Doll outfit 156. Novelty item, using leftover material 157. Fabric covered photo album, must have sewing 158. Table runner, any size 159. Any item of machine embroidery using zigzag stitch or free motion 160. Any item using Yo-Yo-s 161. Any item made of fleece 162. Recyclable - any item of clothing made of recycled materials 163. Heirloom sewing 164. Appliqued clothing 165. Any unusual article not listed $11.00 $7.25 $5.50 166. Lady s 2-piece outfit, dress with jacket or coat 167. Lady s wool or wool blend suit, jacket with skirt or pants 168. Lady s suit, jacket with skirt or pants, other than wool 169. Lady s wool coat or jacket 170. Lady s evening gown or party dress 171. Man s jacket or suit 172. Holiday outfit 173. Mother/Daughter or Father/Son matching outfits JUDGE S AWARD: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the HOME SEWING Section. KNITTED AND WOVEN ARTICLES $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 175. Hand knitted scarf 176. Hand knitted hat and scarf set 177. Hand knitted baby blanket 178. Hand knitted baby sweater 179. Hand knitted baby set 180. Hand knitted child s hat 181. Hand knitted child s pullover sweater 182. Hand knitted poncho or shawl 183. Hand knitted vest 184. Hand knitted novelty 185. Hand knitted baby booties 186. Hand knitted child s mittens 187. Hand knitted child s cardigan sweater 188. Hand knitted bedroom slippers 189. Hand knitted socks 190. Hand knitted dish cloth 191. Hand knitted toy or animal 192. Hand knitted shrugs
193. Hand knitted cowl, infinity scarf 194. Hand knitted article, any unusual 195. Felted purse 196. Felted novelty 197. Needle felted, any item 198. Wet felted, any item 199. Felted toy or animal 200. Felted ornaments 201. Felted article, any unusual 202. Any item of Huck weaving 203. Any tatted article 204. Hand woven article, any item 205. Any other article not mentioned 206. Hand knitted lady s pullover sweater 207. Hand knitted lady s sweater, coat, or cardigan style 208. Hand knitted man s pullover sweater 209. Hand knitted accessory 210. Bobbin lace, any item $6.50 $4.50 $3.50 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 $7.50 212. Child s or baby quilt 213. Mini-quilt, up to 32 x32, machine quilted 214. Mini-quilt, up to 32 x32, hand quilted 215. Mini-quilt, up to 36 x36, machine quilted 216. Mini-quilt, up to 36 x36, hand quilted 217. Quilt, pieced and quilted, hand quilted 218. Quilt, pieced and quilted, machine quilted, using home sewing machine 219. Appliquéd quilt, hand appliquéd 220. Appliquéd quilt, machine quilted, using home sewing machine 221. Tied quilt 222. Quilted wall hanging, not to exceed 48 x 48 223. Quilt, any type entered by quilter s class group 224. Quillow: Quilt folded to make a pillow 225. Rag quilt 226. Cheater s cloth quilt 227. Patchwork quilt 228. Redworks quilt 229. Lap quilt, not to exceed 48 x 48 230. Quilt, all hand quilted 231. Quilt, machine quilted, using home sewing machine 232. Quilt, family heirloom 233. Quilted placemats 234. Quilt, machine embroidered 235. Quilt, pieced by individual, free motion by longarm, only piecing will be judged 236. Quilt, pieced by individual, programmed quilting by longarm, only piecing will be judged 237. Quilt, t-shirt 238. Novice quilt-beginner s quilt
239. Whole cloth quilt 240. Row by row quilt 241. Hoop embroidery quilt 242. Machine embellished quilt 243. Quilted table runners 244. Quilted tote or handbag 245. Any other quilted item JUDGE S AWARD: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the QUILTS Section. RUGS $9.00 $7.00 $6.00 247. Braided rug 248. Crocheted rug 249. Rag Rug 250. Latch-hooked rug 251. Rug, toothbrush weaving 252. Hooked wall hanging 253. Hooked or braided table mat 254. Rug, Christmas theme JUDGE S AWARD: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the RUGS Section. WORK DONE BY EXHIBITORS 70 YEARS or OVER $6.50 $4.50 $3.50 256. Apron, any material and design 257. Sofa pillow 258. Embroidered pillow case 259. Baby set, any type 260. Crocheted hot dish mats 261. Crocheted pot holders 262. Crocheted centerpiece 263. Handkerchief, crocheted or tatted edge 264. Baby booties, knitted or crocheted 265. Dish cloths, knitted or crocheted 266. Afghan, any type 267. Quilt, any pattern 268. Lady s sweater, knitted or crocheted 269. Man s sweater, knitted or crocheted 270. Rug 271. Any other item not mentioned JUDGE S AWARD: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the WORK DONE BY EXHIBITOR 70 YEARS or OVER. WORK DONE BY EXHIBITORS AGES 17 TO 21 Awards Each: 1st 2nd 3rd $6.50 $4.50 $3.50
273. Any hand-knitted item 274. Any crocheted item 275. Needlework picture 276. Needlework on plastic canvas, any item 277. Counted cross stitch picture, under 8 x 10 278. Counted cross stitch picture, over 8 x 10 279. Dress, any fabric 280. Shorts, any length 281. Skirt, any fabric 282. Capri pants, any fabric 283. Slacks, any fabric 284. Quilt, any pattern 285. Afghan, any type 286. Felted item 287. Tote or handbag 288. Any embroidered item 289. Recyclable, any item made from recycled materials 290. Christmas, any item 291. Fleece, any item JUDGE S AWARD: A Rosette & $15.00 will be awarded to the outstanding exhibit in the WORK DONE BY EXHIBITOR AGES 17 TO 21. 293. Open Any technique. Go Colorful! Cancer Support, any item 1st Place $6.50 2nd Place $4.50 3rd Place $3.50 Find Your Fun 294. A sewn, crocheted, or knitted doll or toy that would be fun for children s play. 1st Place $10.00 2nd Place $8.00 3rd Place $6.00 SUPERINTENDENT S AWARD A Rosette & $50.00 will be awarded on Governor s Day to the Exhibitor entering the most unusual or interesting exhibit in the opinion of the judges. MARY JESTER MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. William Jester and family will present an award in memory and honor of Mary Jester, a frequent Prize winner in the Needlework Department. 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.