158 DEPARTMENT 23 4-H FAMILY LIVING PROJECTS Chairperson: Regina Pilewski, 9901 Old Route 99, Vice Chairman: Stephanie Wilhelm, 35860 Tryonville Rd., Centerville, PA 16404; Diana Householder, 18510 State Hwy. 86, Saegertown, PA 16433 To be eligible for premiums, exhibitors must be a member of an organized Crawford County 4-H Club and in good standing. All 4-H exhibitors must have completed the project since the last County Fair. A member must complete a project book per class they plan to enter unless otherwise noted. All classes listed by age are the member s age as of January 1 of the current year. A 4-H member may enter one item per class. All posters must be 14 X 22. All others will be disqualified. Each display type exhibit shall be similar in size, unless otherwise stated in the project book. All others will be displayed on a space available basis only. Posters will be judged on the basis of visual impact, creativity, neatness, accuracy and appropriateness of information. Entries will be received on Friday, August 18, 2017, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturday August 19, 2017, from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM. All entries must be in place by 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2017 as the helpers must prepare for the Saturday afternoon judging. The building will be closed for judging Saturday afternoon. All entries must be removed between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Doors will be closed at 2:30 PM. Crawford County Fair and Crawford County 4-H is not responsible for items/ribbons/premiums that are not picked up. SECTION 1 4-H TEXTILE SCIENCE Premiums will be awarded to the first 3 places in each class listed. First - $5.00, Second - $4.00, Third - $3.00 Entries will be judged on fabric, color, design, suitability, construction and aesthetic interpretation. Div. 1. Sew Much Fun 1. Pants, pajama pants, shorts, or skirt with elastic or drawstring neckline or waistband by 8-12 year old 2. Pants, pajama pants, shorts, or skirt with elastic or drawstring neckline or waistband by 13-18 year old 3. Apron with elastic or drawstring waistband by 8-12 year old 4. Apron with elastic or drawstring waistband-13-18 yr old 5. Shirt, top or blouse w/ casing or simple closure-8-12 yr old 6. Shirt, top or blouse with casing or simple closure by 13-18 yr old 7. Costume, night clothes or dress with casing or simple closure by 8-12 yr old
8. Costume, night clothes or dress with casing or simple closure by 13-18 yr old 9. Instant top, skirt, or dress using a pre-shirred fabric or cut-out by 8 to 12 yr old 10. Instant top, skirt, or dress using a pre-shirred fabric or cut-out by 13 to 18 yr old 11. Other simple garment by 8 to 12 yr old 12. Other simple garment by 13 to 18 yr old Div. 2. Sew Much More 1. Draft dodger by 8 to 12 year old 2. Draft dodger by 13 to 18 year old 3. Pot holders or mitt by 8 to 12 year old 4. Pot holders or mitt by 13 to 18 year old 5. Pillow by 8 to 12 year old 6. Pillow by 13 to 18 year old 7. Quillo by 8 to 12 year old 8. Quillo by 13 to 18 year old 9. Pajama tote, laundry, or gym bag by 8 to 12 year old 10. Pajama tote, laundry, or gym bag by 13 to 18 year old 11. Wall hanging by 8 to 12 year old 12. Wall hanging by 13 to 18 year old 13. Pillowcase by 8 to 12 year old 14. Pillowcase by 13 to 18 year old 15. Other item (not a garment) by 8 to 12 year old 16. Other item (not a garment) by 13 to 18 year old Div. 3. Stitch by Stitch 1. Garment made with a variety of hand stitches or hand-sewn buttons by 8-12 yr old 2. Garment made with a variety of hand stitches or hand-sewn buttons by 13-18 yr old 3. Sampler made with a variety of hand stitches or hand-sewn buttons by 8-12 yr old 4. Sampler made with a variety of hand stitches or hand-sewn buttons by 13-18 yr old 5. Craft made with a variety of hand stitches or hand sewn buttons by 8-12 yr old 6. Craft made with a variety of hand stitches or handsewn buttons by 13-18 yr old Div. 4. Knits 1. Knit T-shirt or sweatshirt 2. Knit dress/outfit 3. Knit pants or skirt 4. Garments using both knit and woven fabric Div. 5. Coordinates 1. Simple top, vest or poncho and a skirt or slacks. 2. Simple dress, jumper or shift. 3. Other simple garment with picture or photo of how it coordinates with other pieces worn with it. NOTE: 4-H members making more advanced garments should exhibit in the Separates project 159
160 Div. 6. Accessories 1. A grouping of three different sewn accessories. (Paired items count as one type.) Div. 7. Time Saving Sewing 1. A garment using a time saving pattern or one that features a unique technique. The pattern instructions or information on the technique must be included. Div. 8. Sewing For Other Projects and Other People 1. Garment for another person with photo of person wearing garment 2. Toy, blanket, kite or other item made in this project Div. 9. Create your Own Project 1. Project book and display, poster or garment produced in the project Div. 10. Separates - Garments in the Separates project must include (two or more) advanced techniques (such as zipper, lining, set-in sleeves, waitband, buttons, buttonholes, collar, and hand item.) Formal or party dreses should be entered in the Special Occasion Garment class. 1. Two (or more) piece non-tailored outfit 2. Dress, two-piece dress, or jumper 3. Coat or jacket non-tailored - with a picture or photo attached of how it coordinates with other pieces worn with it 4. Non-tailored garment - with a picture or photo attached of how it coordinates with other pieces worn with it Div. 11. Tailoring (Garment must be shaped using custom, dressmaking, or contemporary fusing applications) Simple jackets, advanced coordinates, outfits without tailored applications should be displayed with the Separate projects. 1. Tailored jacket or coat 2. Tailored ensemble Div. 12. Formal Wear 1. Special occasion garment or Party Dress (short) 2. Special Occasion Garment or Party Dress (longer than knee-length) Div. 13. Design 1. A purchased garment or textile with applied design (ex. stenciling, smocking, appliqué, tie-dye sweatshirt decorating, etc.) 2. A garment or textile created/woven from an original design 3. Recycled or remade garment with before photo or drawing Div. 14. Closet Connection 1. Closet organizer or storage aid made by 4-H member Div. 15. Wardrobe Planning 1. Wardrobe inventory and plan for mixing and matching garments 2. Garment(s) made to improve wardrobe plan
Div. 16. Shopping 1. Display and show a cost comparison of two items or outfits from two different stores Div. 17. Weaving 1. Cloth or textile made on a loom of some type (with photo or drawing of loom) 2. Homemade loom or poster showing photos of handmade loom or poster showing use of loom or poster showing equipment used in weaving Div. 18. Crocheting (Beginner) 1. One article from the project list (Paired items such as mittens, count as one article) (Intermediate) 2. One small article from the project list (Paired items such as mittens, count as one article) 3. One garment or large article, such as an afghan (Advanced) 4. One small article from the project list (Paired items such as gloves, count as one article, ) 5. One garment or large article, such as a rug or a bedspread Div. 19. Knitting (Beginner) 1. One article from the project list (paired items such as slippers, count as one article) (Intermediate) 2. One small article from the project list. (Paired items such as mittens, count as one article) 3. One garment or large article, such as an afghan. (Advanced) 4. One small article from the project list (paired items such as gloves, count as one article) 5. One garment or large article, ex. rug or bedspread Div. 20. Fashion Revue 1. Poster or display depicting things you learned by completing the project. (8-12 yr. old) 2. Poster or display depicting things you learned by completing the project (13-18 year old) Div. 21. Quilting Hand and machine quilting must be done by the 4-H member (Beginner) - (Simple blocks using squares, rectangles; simple applique or paper piecing; rag quilt) 1. Quilt block, hand or machine pieced (unfinished, not quilted) by 8-12 year old 2. Quilt block, hand or machine pieced (unfinished, not quilted) by 13-18 year old 3. Table runner, placemat, small quilt or other item, hand quilted by 8-12 year old 4. Table runner, placemat, small quilt or other item, hand quilted by 13-18 year old 161
162 5. Table runner, placemat, small quilt or other item, machine quilted by 8-12 year old 6. Table runner, placemat, small quilt or other item, machine quilted by 13-18 year old 7. Table runner, placemat, small quilt or other item, tied by 8-12 year old 8. Table runner, placemat, small quilt or other item, tied by 13-18 year old 9. Tote Bag: hand quilted by 8-12 year old 10. Tote bag: hand quilted by 13-18 year old 11. Tote bag: machine quilted by 8-12 year old 12. Tote bag: machine quilted by 13-18 year old (Intermediate) - (Blocks using triangles and bias edges; items with sashing, borders, cornerstones, etc.) 1. Quilt idea book, file, or box that includes photographs, magazine, clippings, descriptions, and/or sketches 2. Quilt, pieced, applique OR other technique, any size, hand quilted 3. Quilt, pieced, applique OR other technique, any size, machine quilted 4. Quilt, pieced, applique OR other technique, any size, tied 5. Wall hanging or other small item, pieced, applique OR other technique, hand quilted 6. Wall hanging or other small item, pieced, applique OR other technique, machine quilted 7. Wall hanging or other small item, pieced, applique OR other technique, tied (Advanced) - (Demonstrates advanced skills, such as: y-seams, curved piecing or complex piecework. May include whole cloth quilts, cathedral window, Trapunto, Sashiko, and other embellishments) 1. Quilt or other item with one or more advanced techniques, hand quilted 2. Quilt or other item with one or more advanced techniques, machine quilted Div. 22. Clothing from Cultures Around the World 1. Poster 2. Garment or head covering made in this project SECTION 2 4-H CHILD CARE AND FAMILY LIVING Premiums will be awarded for the first 3 placings in each class listed 1st -$5.00 2nd-$4.00 3rd -$3.00 All posters must be 14 X 22 in size. All others will be disqualified. Each entry that is a display type exhibit shall be similar in size, unless otherwise stated in the project book. All others will be displayed on a space available basis only. Posters will be judged on the basis of visual impact, creativity, neatness, accuracy and appropriateness of information. A
member must complete a project book per division they plan to enter in Section 2. Div. 1. Baby-sitting 1. Babysitter s tool kit. Div. 2. Generation Celebration 1. Poster or small display Div. 3. Kids $ Kash 1. Poster or small display Div. 4 Financial Champions 1. Poster or small display Div. 5 On My Own & OK 1. Poster or display SECTION 3 4-H LEISURE, HOBBY AND COMMUNICATION PROJECTS Premiums will be awarded for the first 3 placings in each class listed. 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$4.00; 3rd-$3.00 All posters must be 14 X 22 in size. All others will be disqualified. Each entry that is a display type exhibit shall be similar in size, unless otherwise stated in the project book. All others will be displayed on a space available basis only. Posters will be judged on the basis of visual impact, creativity, neatness, accuracy and appropriateness of information. Div. 1. Hobby Project - each individual s display will be a collection or completed article(s) as described in the project book. 1. Original Design Hobby by 8-12 yr. old 2. Original Design Hobby by 13-18 yr. old 3. Hobby from pattern or kit by 8-12 yr. old 4. Hobby from pattern or kit by 13-18 yr. old 5. Model by 8-12 yr. old 6. Model by 13-18 yr. old 7. Pottery by 8-12 yr. old, no greenware or pre-cast. 8. Pottery by 13-18 yr.old, no greenware or pre-cast. 9. Ceramics by 8-12 yr. old 10. Ceramics by 13-18 yr. old 11. Jewelry by 8-12 yr. old 12. Jewelry by 13-18 yr. old 13. Plastic canvas by 8-12 yr. old 14. Plastic canvas by 13-18 yr. old 15. Latch hook by 8-12 yr. old 16. Latch hook by 13-18 yr. old 17. Tie Blanket by 8-12 yr. old 18. Tie Blanket by 13-18 yr. old 19. Construction Art by 8-12 yr. old 20. Construction Art by 13-18 yr. old 21. Cutting and Pasting Art by 8-12 yr. old 22. Cutting and Pasting Art by 13-18 yr. old 23. Mural Madness by 8-12 yr old 24. Mural Madness by 13-18 yr old 25. Other hobby project by 8-12 yr. old 26. Other hobby project by 13-18 yr. old 163
164 Div. 2. Orienteering 1. Poster or small display Div. 3. Outdoor Adventures 1. Hiking Trails project: Poster with a narrative story about one hiking experience and new skills used or knowledge learned from the project on the hike. 2. Camping Adventures: Poster with a narrative story about camping experience, including new skills used/learned from that project during the camping trip. Include at least 3 pictures on poster showing different aspects of your experience. 3. Backpacking Experiences: Poster that includes a narrative story about trip. Include at least 3 pictures showing different aspects of your camping experience. Div. 4. Photography - (Submit entry in photo album or 3-ring notebook) Consists of three photo journal pages from project book. 1. Focus on Photography - Year 1 2. Focus on Photography - Year 2 3. Focus on Photography - Year 3 4. Controlling the Image - Year 1 5. Controlling the Image - Year 2 6. Controlling the Image - Year 3 7. Mastering Photography - Year 1 8. Mastering Photography - Year 2 9. Mastering Photography - Year 3 Div. 5. Portfolio Pathways 1. Painting: One matted or framed painting, ready for hanging by 8-12 yr. old 2. Painting: One matted or framed painting, ready for hanging by 13-18 yr. old 3. Printing: One matted and/or framed print by 8-12 yr. old 4. Printing: One matted and/or framed print by 13-18 yr. old 5. Graphic Designs: One graphic design or three greeting cards by 8-12 yr. old 6. Graphic Designs: One graphic design, or three greeting cards by 13-18 yr. old Div. 6. Rocketry 1. Unit I - Single stage rocket - simple tube design 2. Unit II - Single stage rocket-more advanced design 3. Advanced - Basic multi-stage rocket 4. Advanced - More advanced multi-stage rocket 5. One bottle rocket 6. Poster or display Div. 7. Scrapbooking 1. One Scrapbook created by 8-12 year old (4 double or 8 single page minimum) 2. One Scrapbook created by 13-18 year old (6 double or 12 single page minimum)
Div. 8. Shooting Sports poster or small display 1. Air Pistol 8-12 year old 2. Air Pistol 13-18 year old 3. Air Rifle 8-12 year old 4. Air Rifle 13-18 year old 5. Archery 8-12 year old 6. Archery 13-18 year old 7. Shotgun 8-12 year old 8. Shotgun 13-18 year old 9. Muzzle loading Rifle 8-12 year old 10. Muzzle loading Rifle 13-18 year old Div. 9. Sketchbook Crossroads 1. Drawing-One matted drawings ready for hanging by 8-12 yr. old 2. Drawing- One matted drawings ready for hanging by 13-18 yr. old 3. Fiber-Completed work ready for display by 8-12 yr. old 4. Fiber-Completed work ready for display by 13-18 yr. old 5. Sculpture-Completed work from project ready for display by 8-12 yr. old 6. Sculpture-Completed work from project ready for display by 13-18 yr. old Div. 10. 4-H Sports Fishing Project 1. Poster of pictures of four (Level 1) species of fish caught in Pennsylvania with label and brief description. At least one of these pictures must include a picture of you with a fish you caught. (Poster size must be 14 x 22 horizontal or vertical.) 2. Poster of pictures of seven (Level 2 and 3) species of fish caught in Pennsylvania with label and brief description. At least one of these pictures must include a picture of you with a fish you caught. (Poster size must be 14 x22 horizontal or vertical.) 3. Poster of three types of tackle and five types of bait (artificial bait or drawings only - no live bait) labeled (Level 1 only) 4. Poster of three types of tackle and five types of bait (artifical bait or drawings only - no live bait) labeled (Levels 2 & 3) Div. 11. Theater Arts 1. Puppet or puppets 2. Poster showing stage design, make-up or other part to the project 3. Costume Div. 12. Aerospace 1. Poster or small display Div. 13. Collectibles 1. Display of collection by 8-12 year old 2. Display of collection by 13-18 year old 165
SECTION 4 CAREER, CITIZENSHIP, HEALTH, LEADERSHIP, AND SELF- DETERMINED Premiums will be awarded for the first 3 placings in each class listed. 1st - $5.00 2nd -$4.00 3rd -$3.00 All posters must be 14 X 22. All others will be disqualified. Each display type exhibit shall be similar in size, unless otherwise stated in project book. All others will be displayed on a space available basis only. Posters will be judged on visual impact, creativity, neatness, accuracy and appropriateness of information. Div. 1. Career Education - Poster or small display 1. People, Work and Me 2. Character at Work 3. Rent Event 4. Exploring the Food Business Div. 2. Citizenship - Poster or small display 1. Service Learning 2. Exercising Character 3. Citizenship Adventure Kit 4. Celebrate Family Through 4-H 5. Proverbs 6. Stepping Stones Div. 3. Cloverbuds 1. Small item made in Cloverbuds or a poster showing something you learned. This category is for exhibit purposes only and will receive a exhibitor s ribbon. Note: Posters for this class need to be 8.5 x 11 or slightly smaller. Posters and items are due at the Extension Office prior to the Fair. Div. 4. Health (First Aid in Action, Staying Healthy, Keeping Fit, Health Rocks, and Up for the Challenge Books) 1. First aid kit for home or car (Do not include actual medications) 2. Poster on topic learned during project year or chart showing progress towards a health-related goal Div. 5. Leadership 1. Mentor - Grades K-2 - Poster or small display 2. Workbook - Grades 3-5 - Poster or small display 3. Journal - Grades 6-8 - - Poster or small display 4. Portfollio - Grades 9-12 - - Poster or small display Div. 6. Self-Determined Poster or small display 1. Self determined by 8-12 yr. old 2. Self determined by 13-18 yr. old Best of Show Awards Champion Textile Science - Fox s Sew & Vac Sales & Service Rosette & Trophy Reserve Champion Textile Science - Anonymous Donor Rosette & Trophy Champion Family Living/Hobby/Craft - D&J Bakery Rosette & Trophy Reserve Champion Family Living/Hobby/Craft - Stitch Art Custom Embroidery Rosette &Trophy 166
ANNUAL CRAWFORD COUNTY OUTSTANDING FAMILY LIVING 4-LEAF 4-H ER AWARD Grow It, Sew It, Make It, Do It Begun in 1995 the year of the 50th Anniversary of the Crawford County Fair. The Purpose to honor excellence as well as diversity among Crawford County 4-H ers with Family Living projects. Rules: 1. Applicant must be an active member of a recognized Crawford County 4-H Club. 2. 4-H members are ineligible to win two consecutive years. 3. You must fill out an award application that accompanies your entries. a. You may choose up to three 4-H projects per category. b. You may enter other items at the Fair, but only the 12 you list on the application will be in the 4-Leaf competition. 4. You must enter at least one 4-H project that fits into each of the following catagories; a. Grow It: Department 20 Plant Science b. Sew It: Department 23 Family Living Section 1 c. Make It: Department 21 Food and Nutrition d. Do It: Department 22 Nature and Science, Department 23 Family Living Sections 2, 3, and 4. 5. In case of a tie, the entrant with the most blue ribbons in all categories will win. 6. Winner will decided by this point system: Blue 3, Red 2, White 1, Rosette 1 Bonus Point 7. Second and third place winners will be recognized with a ribbon. The Crawford County Outstanding Family Living 4-Leaf 4-H er will be awarded a plaque donated by a Freind of 4-H and their projects will be displayed at the Crawford County Fair. A $30 cash prize will be awarded to the winner by the Crawford County Fair Open Class Family Living Departments. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Crawford County Cooperative Extension, 1099 Morgan Village Road, Suite A, Meadville, PA 16335. Call (814) 333-7460. Crawford County Cooperative Extension is a part of the education outreach of Penn State University s College of Agricultural Sciences. Penn State is an affirmative action equal opportunity university. * * * * * * * * * * 167
2017 FUN SAFETY ON THE FAIRGROUNDS POSTER CONTEST Chairperson: Wanda Braymer Participants must be from ages 8-18, and live in Pennsylvania. The poster s 2017 theme is Know Your Farmer Premiums: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Honorable Mention CRITERIA for State Contest: 1. There will be three competitions: ages 8-11, 12-14 and 15-18. Youth must be in one of these age groups as of June 1, 2017 to qualify. Only one poster may be submitted per student. 2. The poster size must be 14 x 22 inches or 14 ½ x 22 inches, equivalent to one half of a standard poster board. Other sizes will not be accepted. 3. The theme is Know Your Farmer. 4. Posters will be evaluated on use of the theme, visual appearance and creativity in relation to the exhibitor s age. To enter the County Contest - Posters will be received in the 4-H Plant Science section of Exhibit 1 Building, either Friday, 3:00 8:00 pm or Saturday, 8:30 10:30 am. On the back, add your name, address, phone number and AGE as of June 1st. The poster and entry form will be given to the Fair Fund Administrator at the Fall Zone meeting. Posters sent to the state level become the property of the PA Department of Agriculture. Fair Fund Administrator will take winning posters to Harrisburg for the PA State Farm Show competition in January, 2018, where you could win $50, $75 or even $100. 168