Chair: Linda Illidge, 905-726-8867
Committee: Betty Huisman, Jennifer Slade, Jan Pinkerton
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 5 : 1st – $5.50, 2nd – $5, 3rd – $4.50
SECTIONS 6 to 74 : 1st – $ $4.50, 2nd – $4, 3rd – $3.50
BEST OF SHOW RIBBON will be awarded
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. Needlepoint / Petit point
4. Paper Toile picture – Sample of paper to be attached
5. Wall hanging any other type – sample of materials to be attached
TOYS AND DOLLS
6. Handmade stuffed teddy bear, may be heirloom quality – not necessarily child-proofed
7. Handmade, stuffed bunny rabbit, may be heirloom quality not necessarily child proofed
8. Handmade, stuffed animal other than a bear or bunny should be child proofed
9. Handmade, stuffed and dressed, toy or doll not mentioned above, knit or crochet, should be child proofed.
10. 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.
11. Best dressed doll - with 2 pieces, any medium (clothing only to be judged)
12. Best dressed “Barbie” type doll 11.5 “ – any medium
SCRAPBOOKING/CARD MAKING
13. Single Memory Page – Favourite Christmas Moment - page not to exceed 15”
14. Single Memory Page – Favourite Holiday moment other than Christmas or Anniversary – page not to exceed 15”
15. Single Memory Page – Your Favourite Anniversary moment - page not to exceed 15”
16. Single Memory Page – any theme other than Christmas or Fair - page not to exceed 15”
17. Handmade stationary or greeting card - original design, any theme
18. Handmade stationary or greeting card - from a kit or pattern, any theme
MISCELLANEOUS
19. Item of Decorative Stamping – include sample
20. Handmade Purse – under 20 inches, include sample of yarn/material.
21. A piece of clothing embellished/decorated with any medium (i.e. paint, beads, sequins, yarn etc.)
22. Book cover - decorated, under 15th inches, must be displayed on book
23. Outdoor Birdhouse – any medium, under 24 inches
24. 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)
25. Something for the Kitchen – under 24 inches
26. Something for the Bathroom – under 24 inches
27. Decorated Pillow or Pillow cover on a form for a bed or chesterfield/chair
28. Wind Chimes – any medium
29. Slippers/Foot warmers – any medium – any size
30. Painted Folk Art item under 18” – other than Christmas
31. Unique gift wrapped item, package to be smaller than 12” - any medium, any occasion or season, - originality and usage of materials to be judged
32. Handmade jewelry one or more pieces, any medium
33. Welcome sign – 24” or less – any medium
34. Novelty Pin Cushion – any medium, must have pins displayed
35. Book mark – any medium
36. Any other article of needle, petit point, crewel, etc (not a picture)
37. Any other item of handmade needle art form not mentioned: e.g., embroidery, tatting, smocking etc.
38. Any article of needle art using a machine, e.g., smocking, embroidery, cross stitch, etc.
39. A gift for Baby – any medium except knit, crochet or quilt. MUST BE UNDER 12”
40. Baby bib – any medium, must be hand made
41. Decorated glass or tile – any medium – not to exceed 12”
42. Candle(s) (1 large or 2 small) – dipped, molded, beeswax, etc., include a piece of wick cord and wax.
43. Decorative Picture or Mirror Frame – any medium - not to exceed 10”. FRAME ONLY TO BE JUDGED.
44. Decorative Wire or Plastic Clothes/Coat Hanger – any medium, - hanger must have basic shape and/or size of a regular hanger
45. Decorative Wooden coat/clothes hanger - any medium, hanger must have the basic shape and/or size of a regular hanger (i.e., not a wall plaque with pegs)
46. Placemats (2 pieces) or Table Runner (1) not quilted or sewn, e.g., stenciled, woven, knit or crochet, painted, etc.
47. An angel, any medium – not to exceed 30”
48. Any novelty bazaar item – any medium - costing under $5.00 to make
49. Decorated flowerpot or item made using a flowerpot as the main portion of the design – pot smaller than 10”
50. Something for the computer desk, e.g., mouse pad, pencil holder, etc., be creative – any medium.
51. Something for a pet, e.g., bowl, snack containers, leash, be creative
52. Fridge magnet, any medium
53. Hand painted glass bottle, include sample of paints
54. Something made from Duct Tape
55. Stained glass window ornament, ready to hang, - not to exceed 18 inches
56. Any item made from foam shapes, not to exceed 12” in size
RECYCLE
57. Something made from old greeting cards
58. Something old turned new, under 24” for outside of the home
59. Something old turned new, under 24” for inside of the home
60. Something old turned new using a food or beverage container
61. Something old turned new using old clothes or fabric scraps
SEASONAL – Other than Christmas
62. Spring Decoration, not to exceed 30” , any medium
63. Article for the garden or patio, any medium, under 30”
64. Something seen or used at a Wedding or Bridal Shower / Wedding Party (1 item or piece), any medium, – under 18”
65. Fall decoration not to exceed 30” – any medium
66. Table Centerpiece – any medium – name the occasion/season
67. Any other occasion/season decoration other than Christmas, not mentioned above – name the occasion / season – under 18”
CHRISTMAS
68. Christmas Tree Ornaments using Needlework – using 3 different techniques, please attach all ornaments together
69. Christmas Tree Ornaments any medium other than needlework (3 different techniques/media) please attach all ornaments together
70. Christmas Wreath, under 24” any medium
71. Christmas stocking – any medium
72. Christmas centerpiece, suitable for a dining table - any medium
73. Any other Christmas item/decoration, under 30 inches
74. Christmas Table Runner (1) or Placemats (2) pieces, material samples to be attached.
CRAFTS and HOBBIES – SPECIALS
75. 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
76. 2011 FAIR THEME – “ON THE FARM” Double Scrapbooking layout – 12” x 12” Sponsored by – A Scrapbooker’s Dream – 35 Nixon Rd., Bolton Gift Certificate Prizes: 1st – $20, 2nd – $15, 3rd – $10
99. The exhibitor with the highest total points will receive a special prize (to be determined before the Fair).
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