Department 113 NEEDLEWORK Superintendent: Fern Laudenschlager & Sharon Schwarz

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Entries due by 5pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10am-5pm: Drop off Open Class Exhibits 15 19 20 21 22 16 17 10am-5pm: Drop off Open Class Exhibits 18 9am: exhibits judged 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 6-8pm: Open Class Exhibits may be picked up 31 30 10am-2pm: Pick Up Exhibits Department 113 NEEDLEWORK Superintendent: Fern Laudenschlager & Sharon Schwarz Entry Fee: None DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FORM: JULY 5, 2017. Exhibits cannot be accepted unless an entry blank is properly filled out and on file with the Fair office prior to the closing date for entries. DUE TO THE COMPUTER ENTRY PROGRAM, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAIL YOUR ENTRY BLANK IN AHEAD OF ENTRY DAY. The Fair management is not bound to accept entries made after the deadline. Use separate entry blanks for each department (i.e. flowers, needlework, etc.). Competition is open to North Dakota residents only. Any article, having been properly entered, can be forwarded by mail or prepaid express to Dept. 113, ND State Fair, PO Box 1796, Minot, ND 58702, who will then place the goods on exhibition. The management however, will not be responsible for any breakage of glass or loss of any article. Send complete list of articles contained in the package. Mailed exhibits must reach the Fair office no later than 5pm Friday, July 14. Exhibitors in this division may bring their exhibits to the 4-H Hall in the ND State Fair Center on Friday, July 14 from 10am to 5pm and on Monday, July 17 from 10am to 5pm. No entries will be accepted after the deadline. Judging will begin Tuesday, July 18 at 8:30am. EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE RELEASED BEFORE 6 PM ON THE LAST DAY. Exhibits may be picked up on Saturday, July 29 between the hours of 6pm and 8pm or on Sunday, July 30 between 10am and 2pm. A claim check must be shown before release. The building will close at 8pm Saturday, July 29. Those picking up exhibits on Saturday, July 29 must pay gate admission. No person can enter more than one item under the same class number in any division. The any other class is for items not listed. The judges are instructed not to award prizes unless the articles are deemed of real merit, even though they may be the only entry in the class. Best of Show ribbons will be awarded in each department at the discretion of the judge. Any article exhibited in prior years at the North Dakota State Fair is ineligible to show. Please enter exhibit under person s name who made it. Unless exhibits comply with these rules, they will not be accepted. The prize money appropriated by the state budget process has been reduced by state government for our 2017 Fair. State Fair shall be required to reduce cash prizes accordingly. The State of North Dakota provides only the prizes at State Fair, all other operational funds are derived from the Fair s income. Cash awards will be mailed September 2017. 58 www.ndstatefair.com July 21-29, 2017

Division A - Afghans/Bedspreads 1. Crocheted (pieced) 2. Crocheted (continuous) 3. Knitted (pieced) 4. Knitted (continuous) 5. Granny Squares, crocheted 6. Baby Afghans (30 x 48 mat), crocheted (pieced) 7. Baby Afghans, crocheted (continuous) 8. Baby Afghans, knitted (pieced) 9. Baby Afghans, knitted (continuous) 10. Any other Afghan 11. Child s Bedspread 12. Crocheted Bedspread 13. Any other Bedspread Division B - Table Coverings Tablecloths (2 yards & over) Luncheon cloths (under 2 yards) 1. Crocheted Tablecloth 2. Embroidered Tablecloth - Hand 3. Embroidered Tablecloth - Machine 4. Any other Tablecloth 5. Crocheted Luncheon 6. Embroidered Luncheon - Hand 7. Embroidered Luncheon - Machine 8. Any other Luncheon 9. Table Runner 10. Placemats (2) 11. Coasters (4) 12. Napkins (2) Division C - Pillowcases (1 Pair) 1. Crocheted Edge 2. Crocheted Inset 3. Embroidered - Hand 4. Embroidered - Machine 5. Appliquéd - Hand 6. Appliquéd - Machine Division D - Scarves (Square or Rectangular) 1. Knit 2. Crocheted 3. Embroidered - Hand 4. Embroidered - Machine 5. Appliquéd - Hand 6. Appliquéd - Machine 7. Hardanger 8. Any other Division E - Centerpiece (Oval, Round - 14-30 ) 1. Hardanger 2. Knit 3. Crocheted 4. Embroidered - Hand 5. Embroidered - Machine 6. Appliquéd 7. Wool 8. Any other Division F - Doilies/Handkerchief (Oval, Round - Under 14 ) 1. Knitted Doily 2. Crocheted Doily 3. Embroidered Doily 4. Hardanger Doily 5. Any other Doily 6. Tatted Edging Handkerchief 7. Crocheted Edging Handkerchief 8. Any other Handkerchief 9. Wool Division G - Dish Towels (Set of 3) 1. Embroidered - Machine 2. Embroidered - Hand 3. Appliquéd 4. Any other Division H - Pot Holders (Set of 2) 1. Crocheted, plain 2. Crocheted, fancy 3. Knit, plain 4. Knit, fancy 5. Made of Cloth 6. Mitts Division I - Toys 1. Animals 2. Stuffed Doll 3. Doll, Dressed with Wardrobe (3 outfits) 4. Doll, Crocheted 5. Doll, Dressed 6. Quiet Book 7. Plastic Canvas 8. Any other July 21-29, 2017 www.ndstatefair.com 59

Division J - Quilting Sponsored by the Minot Prairie Quilter Guild and the North Dakota State Fair Premiums: $6.00 $5.00 $4.50 100% of monies sponsored by North Dakota quilt guilds and quilt shops will be added to premiums in this division. Quilts including more than one technique should be entered in the category of the predominant technique. All quilts must be constructed and quilted by the person entering them, except for the commercially quilted and group categories. The term Machine Quilted indicates that the person entering the quilt did the quilting on a home sewing machine or on their own longarm machine. A quilt is a fabric sandwich (three layers) held together with hand or machine quilting stitches. Mixed techniques must have at least 2 techniques, i.e., piecing, applique, embroidery, trapunto, folding, etc. No hanging rods please. The State Fair reserves the right to move an entry to another class or combine with another class as needed. All quilts that fall in the Commercially Quilted category need to list the name of the Quilter. Bed Quilts intended for use on Twin or Full Size (less than 350 perimeter) 1. Pieced - Hand Quilted 2. Pieced - Machine Quilted 3. Pieced - Commercial Quilted 4. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Hand Quilted 5. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Machine Quilted 6. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Commercially Quilted Bed Quilts intended for use on Queen or Larger (more than 350 perimeter) 7. Pieced - Hand Quilted 8. Pieced - Machine Quilted 9. Pieced - Commercial Quilted 10. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Hand Quilted 11. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Machine Quilted 12. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques Commercially Quilted Throw/Lap Quilt intended for use as such (less than 300 perimeter) 13. Pieced - Hand Quilted 14. Pieced - Machine Quilted 15. Pieced - Commercial Quilted 16. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Hand Quilted 17. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Machine Quilted 18. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Commercially Quilted Child/Crib Quilts based on theme and size (less than 300 perimeter) 19. Pieced - Hand Quilted 20. Pieced - Machine Quilted 21. Pieced - Commercial Quilted 22. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Hand Quilted 23. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Machine Quilted 24. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques Commercially Quilted Large Wall hanging intended for use on a wall, must have sleeve (more than 200 perimeter) 25. Pieced - Hand Quilted 26. Pieced - Machine Quilted 27. Pieced - Commercial Quilted 28. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Hand Quilted 29. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Machine Quilted 30. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Commercially Quilted Medium Wall hanging intended for use on wall, must have sleeve (120 to 200 perimeter) 31. Pieced - Hand Quilted 32. Pieced - Machine Quilted 33. Pieced - Commercial Quilted 34. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Hand Quilted 35. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques - Machine Quilted 36. Applique, Mixed, Special Techniques Commercially Quilted Small Wall hanging intended for use on a wall, must have sleeve (less than 120 perimeter) 37. Pieced - Hand Quilted 38. Pieced - Machine Quilted 39. Pieced - Commercially Quilted 40. Appliquéd - Hand Quilted 41. Appliquéd - Machine Quilted 42. Appliquéd - Mixed, Special Techniques - Commercially Quilted Miniature (less than 96... maximum of 24 per side) Blocks must be 4 or less and a replica of a larger pattern 43. Pieced - Hand Quilted 44. Pieced - Machine Quilted 45. Appliquéd - Hand Quilted 46. Appliquéd - Machine Quilted Garment or Accessory any technique, must include quilting 47. Jacket 48. Vest 49. Totebag 50. Other Household Items any technique, must include quilting 51. Table Runner 52. Placemats (4) 53. Pillow 54. Kitchen Accessory 55. Other Holiday Theme any technique, must include quilting 56. Wall Hanging, any size 57. Table Runner, any size 58. Tree Skirt 59. Christmas Stocking 60. Other Other (any size) 61. Beginner Quilter (having quilted for one year or less) Special Ribbon 62. Local Guild 2017 Challenge Quilt (include name of guild and challenge rules) 63. Group Quilt - Bed Quilt (include names of quilters/group) 64. Quilt Top Made with Recycled Fabrics 65. Memory/Album Quilt 66. Other Special Techniques, including cross-stitching, yo-yos, felt, hand tied, embroidered, whole cloth, etc. 67. Found and Finished - include a sample of the quilt or materials 68. Modern - A quilt using a new design or reinterpreted traditional design, including improvisational piecing, alternative block structures, or emphasis of negative space and asymmetry. Display Only 69. Any size, any quilting method Youth Ages 10 & under AND 11-17 (state youth s age) 70. Any size, any quilting method 60 www.ndstatefair.com July 21-29, 2017

Division K - Rugs 1. Crocheted, rag, any kind 2. Crocheted, rug yarn 3. Hooked, any kind 4. Hooked, rags of any kind 5. Latch Hook 6. Original Design, any kind Rug 8. Hand Weaving - any kind Division L - Crocheted Wearing Apparel 1. Collar 2. Sweater, blouse or stole, adult 3. Child s Sweater, ages 6-12 4. Infant s Sweater and Cap 5. Infant s Baby Booties 6. Adult Slippers 7. Infant s Dress 8. Baby Shawl 9. Adult Shawl 10. Hats 11. Any other Division M - Knitted Wearing Apparel 1. Sweater, plain, adult 2. Sweater, plain, child s (over 2 years) 3. Sweater, pattern, adult 4. Sweater, pattern, child s (over 2 years) 5. Sweater, textured, adult 6. Sweater, textured, child s (over 2 years) 7. Sweater, machine knitted, adult 8. Sweater, machine knitted, child s 9. Collar/cowl 10. Scarf 11. Outerwear, adult 12. Outerwear, child (over 2 years) 13. Vest or Shell, adult 14. Infant s Sweater and Cap 15. Infant s Booties 16. Mittens 17. Bedroom Slippers 18. Stockings 19. Baby Shawl 20. Adult Shawl 21. Gloves 22. Hats 23. Original design/pattern 1. Bib 2. Outerwear 3. Dress 4. Cap or Bonnet 5. Play Set 6. Sleepwear 7. Receiving blanket 8. Pants 9. Baptismal Wear 10. Any Other Division N - Clothing, Infants (up to 2 years of age) Division O - Clothing, Children (2 years of age and up) 1. Coat, lined 2. Jacket 3. Boy s Long Trousers 4. Shorts Outfit 5. Dress 6. Special Dress (Baptism, Communion, etc.) 7. Swimsuit 8. School Outfit 9. Sweatsuit 10. Jumper or Skirt 11. Shirt or Blouse 12. Sleepwear 13. Wearable Art 14. Made Over Garment 15. Costume 16. Apron 17. Vest 18. Any other Division P - Clothing, Adult 1. Wearable Art 2. Cocktail or Dinner Dress 3. Dress 4. Two-Piece Dress, any fabric 5. Formal 6. Suit, lined 7. Suit, unlined 8. Coat or Jacket, lined 9. Coat or Jacket, unlined 10. Blazer, lined 11. Blazer, unlined 12. Skirt 13. Blouse, Shirt or Vest 14. Two-Piece Sport Outfit (shorts or pants) 15. Nightwear 16. Lingerie 17. Pants 18. Swimming Suit 19. Sweatshirt, decorated any kind 20. Sweatshirt, cross stitch or embroidery 21. Wedding Gown 22. Bridesmaid Gown 23. Costume 24. Any other July 21-29, 2017 www.ndstatefair.com 61

Division Q - Accessories Hats must be made by hand, but may have a manufacturer s form or frame 1. Apron, cobbler or full-length 2. Apron, hostess 3. Hat or Veil, brides 4. Tote bags 5. Purse, crocheted 6. Purse, knitted 7. Purse, other 8. Beadwork 9. Any other Division R - Home Accessories 1. Crocheted Pillow 2. Crewel Embroidered Pillow 3. Thread Count or Cross Stitch Pillow 4. Needlepoint Pillow 5. Embroidered Pillow - Hand 6. Embroidered Pillow - Machine 7. Latch Hook Pillow 8. Knit Pillow 9. Novelty Pillow 10. Any other Pillow 11. Kitchen Towels, embroidered (2) - Hand 12. Kitchen Towels, embroidered (2) - Machine 13. Kitchen Towels, appliqued (2) - Hand 14. Kitchen Towels, appliqued (2) - Machine 15. Kitchen Towels, novelty (2) 16. Appliance Covers, 2 17. Placemats (4) 18. Bathroom Accessories 19. Plastic Canvas - Kitchen 20. Plastic Canvas - Bathroom 21. Rugs, any kind 22. Wool 23. Any other Division S - Home Decorations 1. Decorated Tablecloth or Lunch Cloth 2. Christmas Tree Skirt 3. Christmas Stocking 4. Christmas Tree Ornament (only one) 5. Christmas Ornaments (not tree) 6. Centerpiece or Runner (cloth) 7. Wreaths 8. Valentine s Day 9. Thanksgiving 10. Halloween 11. Easter 12. 4th of July 13. Seasonal Runner, applique, knit or crocheted 14. Wool 15. Any other Division T - Senior Citizen (70 years and older) Articles must have been made within the last two years Premiums: $5.50 $4.50 $3.50 1. Afghan, crocheted 2. Afghan, knitted 3. Granny Squares 4. Luncheon Cloth 5. Tablecloth (over two yards) 6. Pot Holder, crocheted 7. Pot Holder, knitted 8. Pot Holder, cloth 9. Centerpiece Over 14, knit 10. Centerpiece Over 14, crocheted 11. Doily 14 & under, knit 12. Doily 14 & under, crocheted 13. Doily, any other 14. Dish Towels, embroidered, set of 3 - Hand 15. Dish Towels, embroidered, set of 3 - Machine 16. Dish Towels, appliquéd, set of 3 - Hand 17. Dish Towels, appliquéd, set of 3 - Machine 18. Pillow 19. Pillow Cases (one pair, any kind) 20. Knit Gloves or Mittens 21. Knit Garment 22. Knit Stockings 23. Apron 24. Hooked Rug 25. Children s Clothing 26. Infant Wear, knitted 27. Infant Wear, crocheted 28. Candle wicking 29. Quilt - any size 30. Wall hanging 31. Plastic Canvas 32. Hardanger, any size 33. Wool 34. Any other Best Youth Quilter sponsored by: Bernina Plus Bernina Plus will offer a $10 Gift Certificate to the Best Youth Quilter in each age division. 104 South Main Minot, ND 701 837 5638 Email: berninaplusnd@gmail.com 62 www.ndstatefair.com July 21-29, 2017

Division U - Junior Department Ages 10 & under AND 11-17 Please list age on entry form Premiums: $8.00 $6.00 $4.00 1. Blouse or Shirt 2. Skirt 3. Shorts & Pants 4. Dress 5. Wearable Art 6. Knit Item 7. Crocheted Item 8. Latch Hook Item 9. Counted Cross Stitch Item 10. Plastic Canvas Item 11. Cross Stitch 12. Holiday Item 13. Stuffed Toy or Animal 14. Pillow 15. Tote Bag or Purse 16. Any other Division V - Contests 1. Machine Embroidery Contest Center of Minot Machine Embroidery Contest Vacuum & Sewing Center of Minot will sponsor the Machine Embroidery Contest. Your imagination and creativity will determine the winner of this contest. Some ideas are embroidered landscape on garment, embroidery on a quilt, machine cross-stitch, or whatever you like, as long as it is embroidered. The contest will be judged on the use of your imagination. The more unique the better! Winners will receive a gift card for any product at Vacuum & Sewing Center of Minot. 1st Place $25 Gift Card 2nd Place $20 Gift Card 3rd Place $15 Gift Card * In this category, you are only judged on your embroidery. The item you embroider will have no influence on your placing* Division AA - Large Pictures (Over 12 stitched design) 1. Crewel embroidery 2. Embroidery (not wool yarn) 3. Needlepoint 4. Printed Cross Stitch 5. Counted Cross Stitch 6. Hardanger Division BB - Medium Pictures (8-12 stitched design) 1. Crewel embroidery 2. Embroidery (not wool yarn) 3. Needlepoint 4. Printed Cross Stitch 5. Counted Cross stitch 6. Hardanger Division CC - Small Pictures (Up to 8 stitched design) 1. Crewel Embroidery 2. Embroidery (not wool yarn) 3. Needlepoint 4. Printed Cross Stitch 5. Counted Cross Stitch 6. Hardanger Division DD - Wall Hangings (Unframed) 1. Embroidery (not wool yarn) 2. Crewel Embroidery 3. Crocheted 4. Latch Hook 5. Needlepoint 6. Klokkestreng 7. Candle wicking 8. Counted Cross Stitch 9. Hardanger 10. Any other Division EE - Originals (Own Creation & Design) 1. Crewel Embroidery 2. Crocheted 3. Counted Cross Stitch 4. Embroidery (not wool yarn) 5. Hardanger 6. Klokkestreng 7. Latch Hook 8. Needlepoint 9. Any other Senior Day Festival in OZ Thursday, July 27th 10:00am - 3:00pm Half Price Gate Admission for Senior 65+ before 2:00pm There is no place like the North Dakota State Fair! Click your heels together and follow the yellow brick road to the North Dakota State Fair's Senior Day Festival in OZ! Senior Day, will be held in the Upper Atrium of the State Fair Center. Join us for cookies, coffee, entertainment, BINGO and Ice Cream! July 21-29, 2017 www.ndstatefair.com 63