Chair: Jan Pinkerton………………………………………………… 905-939-2688
Committee: Betty Huisman, Linda Illidge, Jennifer Slade
- All rules at the beginning of the Homecraft Section apply
- All exhibitors MUST BE AMATEURS
- Definition of non-amateur/Professional A person who uses craft supplies to create fine craft items by hand, and sells or teaches the finished product. Anyone, who enters and is found to be a non-amateur or professional of that craft, will be disqualified from the judging process.
- Items should be clean and odour free.
- All categories are open to both men and women
- All crafts must have a patch of material, yarn or threads attached to each entry.
- Pictures must be ready to hang.
- Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification.
PRIZES:
SECTIONS 1 to 4 : 1st – $5.50, 2nd – $5.00, 3rd – $4.50
SECTIONS 5 to 70 : 1st – $ $4.50, 2nd – $4.00, 3rd – $3.50
BEST OF SHOW RIBBON will be awarded
CLASS 29: SECTIONS 1 – 73
PICTURES
Not larger than 36” x 36” including frame, unless otherwise stated
1. Counted cross stitch under 12” not including frame
2. Counted cross stitch over 12” not including frame
3. Stamped Cross stitch
4. Wall hanging any other type – sample of materials to be attached
TOYS AND DOLLS
5. Handmade stuffed teddy bear, may be heirloom quality
- not necessarily child-proofed
6. Handmade, stuffed bunny rabbit, may be heirloom quality
- not necessarily child proofed
7. Handmade, stuffed animal other than a bear or bunny
- should be child proofed
8. Handmade, stuffed and dressed, toy or doll not mentioned
above, knit or crochet, should be child proofed.
9. Handmade, dressed, toy or doll not mentioned above,
completely handmade, any other medium, e.g., porcelain, sewn,
etc., if porcelain, identifying mark must be present in the
surface on the back of the doll’s head/neck under the hair line.
10. Best dressed doll
- with 2 pieces, any medium (clothing only to be judged)
11. Best dressed “Barbie” type doll 11.5” – any medium
SCRAPBOOKING/CARD MAKING
12. Single Memory Page – Favourite Christmas Moment
- page not to exceed 15”
13. Single Memory Page – Favourite Holiday moment other than
Christmas or Anniversary – page not to exceed 15”
14. Single Memory Page – Farm Tour Theme “Home of Champions”
- page not to exceed 15”
15. Single Memory Page – any theme other than Christmas or Fair
- page not to exceed 15”
16. Handmade stationary or greeting card
- original design, any theme
17. Handmade stationary or greeting card
- from a kit or pattern, any theme
MISCELLANEOUS
18. Wire sculpture: may be mounted, wire samples to be provided
with entry
19. Handmade Purse or tote, any technique
20. A piece of clothing embellished/decorated with any medium
(i.e. paint, beads, sequins, yarn etc.)
21. Book cover – standard or E-Reader
22. Outdoor Birdhouse – any medium, under 24 inches
23. Handmade wooden item under 30 inches, Craftsmanship
ONLY to be judged. Painting and /or decorations will not be
judged. Sample of wood shavings or cutouts must be attached)
24. Something for the Kitchen – under 24 inches
25. Something for the Bathroom – under 24 inches
26. Decorated Pillow or Pillow cover on a form for a bed or
chesterfield/chair
27. Wind Chimes – any medium
28. Slippers/Foot warmers – any medium – any size
29. Article from felted wool
30. Unique gift wrapped item, package to be smaller than 12”
- any medium, any occasion or season,
- originality and usage of materials to be judged
31. Handmade jewelry one or more pieces, any medium
32. Welcome sign – 24” or less – any medium
33. Novelty Pin Cushion – any medium, must have pins displayed
34. Book mark – any medium
35. Any other article of needle, petit point, crewel, etc
(not a picture)
36. Any other item of handmade needle art form not mentioned:
e.g., embroidery, tatting, smocking etc.
37. Any article of needle art using a machine,
e.g., smocking, embroidery, cross stitch, etc.
38. A gift for Baby – any medium except knit, crochet or quilt.
MUST BE UNDER 12”
39. Baby bib – any medium, must be hand made
40. Decorated glass or tile – any medium – not to exceed 12”
41. Candle(s) (1 large or 2 small) – dipped, molded, beeswax, etc.,
include a piece of wick cord and wax.
42. Decorative Picture or Mirror Frame – any medium
- not to exceed 10”. FRAME ONLY TO BE JUDGED.
43. Decorative Wire or Plastic Clothes/Coat Hanger
- any medium,
- hanger must have basic shape and/or size of a regular hanger
44. Sewn Pillowcase
45. Placemats (2 pieces) or Table Runner (1) not quilted or sewn,
e.g., stenciled, woven, knit or crochet, painted, etc.
46. An angel, any medium – not to exceed 30”
47. Any novelty bazaar item – any medium
- costing under $5.00 to make
48. Decorated flowerpot or item made using a flowerpot as the
main portion of the design – pot smaller than 10”
49. Something for the computer desk, e.g., mouse pad, pencil
holder, etc., be creative – any medium.
50. Fridge magnet, any medium
51. Hand painted glass bottle, include sample of paints
52. Something made from Duct Tape
53. Any item made from foam shapes, not to exceed 12” in size
RECYCLE
54. Something made from old greeting cards
55. Something old turned new, under 24” for outside of the home
56. Something old turned new, under 24” for inside of the home
57. Something old turned new using a food or beverage container
58. Something old turned new using old clothes or fabric scraps
SEASONAL
OTHER THAN CHRISTMAS
59. Spring Decoration, not to exceed 30” , any medium
60. Article for the garden or patio, any medium, under 30”
61. Something seen or used at a Wedding or Bridal Shower /
Wedding Party (1 item or piece), any medium, – under 18”
62. Fall decoration not to exceed 30” – any medium
63. Table Centerpiece – any medium – name the occasion/season
64. Any other occasion/season decoration other than Christmas,
not mentioned above – name the occasion / season – under 18”
CHRISTMAS
65. Christmas Tree Ornaments using Needlework – using 3
different techniques, please attach all ornaments together
66. Christmas Tree Ornaments any medium other than
needlework (3 different techniques/media)
please attach all ornaments together
67. Christmas Wreath, under 24” any medium
68. Christmas centerpiece, suitable for a dining table
- any medium
69. Any other Christmas item/decoration, under 30 inches
70. Christmas Table Runner (1) or Placemats (2) pieces,
material samples to be attached.
SPECIALS
71. PROJECT LINUS – Blanket, any Medium not to exceed 40”x 60”
All blankets entered will be donated to the
PROJECT LINUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Exhibitors asked to include mailing address on entry tag
Prize: Gift of Yarn from Project Linus valued at $25
72. 2012 FAIR THEME – “Home of Champions”
Double Scrapbooking layout – 12” x 12”
Prize sponsored by the Schomberg Agricultural Society
73. BERNARDIN: SNAP Lid / Mason Jar Creative Craft
Best decorative or functional homemade craft made using
Bernardin Mason jar(s) or 2-piece SNAP lid(s)
Prize: Gift Certificate
99. The exhibitor with the highest total points will receive a special
prize (to be determined before the Fair).
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