Chair: Kathy McDonald, 905-939-7617
Committee: Ruth Cooper, Bev Donaldson, Mary Duggan, Greta Graham, Jackie Houghton, Christine Munshaw, Joan Rice, Mary Tzarik, Herta Woerner
- The general rules at the beginning of the Homecraft section apply to this class.
- This section is open for non-professionals.
- Exhibits must be no more than two years old and not previously shown at the Schomberg Fair.
- Items to be clean and odour free. Any soiled entry may be disqualified.
- Please ensure that all loose ends are finished and that there are no knots in knitted articles.
- A copyright design cannot be displayed at a Fair without permission being granted from the owner of the copyright. When the owner of the copyright has granted permission, the exhibit will be displayed & labeled appropriately. Without this permission displayed, the item cannot be judged (O.A.A.S.)
SPECIAL NOTE:
SAMPLES OF YARN AND/OR MATERIAL
USED TO MAKE THE ARTICLE
MUST BE ATTACHED TO ALL ITEMS
QUILT COMPETITIONS
Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
For a full list of O.A.A.S. Rules and regulations please visit www.ontariofairs.ca
- Each Local Fair is entitled to send only the Grand Champion Quilt, (judged Best of Show for both Sections) to the District Competition in OCTOBER 2011 or if any entry wins GRAND CHAMPION or best of all classes at more than one Fair, the other Fairs at which this quilt was entered and won, should enter their Reserve Champion or Second Best of Show of all classes quilt in the District Competition.
- Local Homecraft Divisions are requested to judge a Grand Champion or Best of Show of all classes as well as Reserve Grand Champion or Second Best of Show of all classes.
- The Grand Champion and the Reserve Champion are judged from all first and Second prize quilts.
- The Best of Show at the OAAS Convention in FEBRUARY 2012 wins a GRAND PRIZE and the exhibitor retains ownership of the quilt.
ANNUAL O.A.A.S. CHAMPIONSHIP HAND QUILT COMPETITION
O.A.A.S. GENERAL CONDITIONS
‘ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS’
- Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Fair to be eligible for this competition.
- Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition)
- Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the Annual OAAS Convention.
- Upon making an entry into the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
- The winning Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Champion Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention OAAS competition.
- The winner’s name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS.
ANNUAL O.A.A.S. CHAMPIONSHIP MACHINE QUILT / WALL HANGING COMPETITION
O.A.A.S. GENERAL CONDITIONS
‘ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS’
- Quilt/Wall Hanging must be solely made and machine quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Fair to be eligible for this competition.
- Quilt/Wall Hanging to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 192 inches or 480 cm. Note the article can be square, rectangular etc.
- Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Machine Quilted Quilt/Wall Hanging will be selected at the Annual OAAS Convention.
- Upon making entry into the OAAS Machine Quilting Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
- The winning OAAS Machine Quilted Quilt/Wall Hanging will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or OAAS Provincial competition.
- The winner’s name to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS
- Quilt/Wall Hanging must have visible machine quilting.
QUILTS
All hand Quilts must be double bed size, at least 72” x 90” unless otherwise stated.
All Quilts must be hand quilted, unless otherwise specified
If possible, label quilt with name of design for spectator benefit
Remember, quilts must include some swatches of fabric used in your entry
PRIZES:
SECTIONS 1-3: 1st – $45, 2nd – $25, 3rd – $20
SECTIONS 4-8: 1st – $30, 2nd – $20, 3rd – $10
1. Quilt – pieced, any design
2. Quilt – pieced and hand appliquéed
3. Quilt – mixed techniques
4. Quilt – plain reversible, whole cloth
5. Quilt – printed panel
6. Quilt – tied
7. Quilt – made by a group
8. Quilt / Wall Hanging – any design, machine quilted
NEEDLEWORK – LARGE ITEMS
PRIZES: 1st – $10, 2nd – $8, 3rd – $6
9. Quilt – hand quilted, crib size
10. Quilt – machine quilted, crib size
11. Quilt – printed panel, crib size
12. Quilt - single bed size hand quilted
– approx. size 85” x 60”
13. Quilt – single bed size machine quilted
– approx. size 85” x 60”
14. Quilted wall hanging – hand quilted
15. Quilted wall hanging – machine quilted
16. Quilted stain glass item
17. Afghan – knit in one piece, at least 40” x 60”.
18. Afghan – knit in sections, at least 40” x 60”.
19. Afghan – crochet in one piece, at least 40” x 60”.
20. Afghan – crochet in sections, at least 40” x 60”.
21. Afghan – lap size knitted
– at least 40” x 36”
22. Afghan – lap size, crochet
– at least 40” x 36”
23. Bedspread, knit or crochet
24. Tablecloth, knit or crochet at least 36” in diameter
25. Quilted table topper
26. Luncheon cloth, embroidered
27. Miniature Quilt
TEXTILE CREATIONS
PRIZES: 1st – $6, 2nd – $5, 3rd – $4
28. Lady’s dress
29. Halter top
30. Child’s dress
31. Child’s rompers or overall
– Fair Theme: “ON THE FARM”
32. Blouse
33. Vest
34. Sundress
35. Article of quilted clothing
36. Article of sleepwear
37. Jacket, blazer, outerwear or poncho
38. Article of denim
39. Costume, any occasion
40. Fleece item of clothing
41. Slacks, Shorts, Capris, ladies or men
KNITTING & CROCHETING
LADIES and TEENS
PRIZES: 1st – $7.00, 2nd – $6.00, 3rd – $5.00
42. Cardigan – knit (not Fair Isle)
43. Pullover – knit, (not Fair Isle)
44. Nightingale or bed jacket
45. Poncho or wrap – knit or crochet
46. Shawl, Stole or Wrap, knit or crochet
47. Vest, knit or crochet
48. Fair Isle Sweater
49. Sleeveless top or shell, knit or crochet
KNITTING & CROCHETING
MEN and TEENS
PRIZES: 1st – $7.00, 2nd – $6.00, 3rd – $5.00
50. Cardigan
51. Pullover
52. Knitted or crocheted vest
53. Sweater
– Fair Theme: “ON THE FARM”
KNITTING & CROCHETING
CHILDREN’S WEAR
PRIZES: 1st – $4.50, 2nd – $3.50, 3rd – $3.00
For safety reasons, no strings, ribbons or ties on babies’ clothing
54. Baby’s jacket with hood
55. Baby girl – jacket with bonnet, knit
56. Baby boy – jacket with hat, knit
57. Baby girl – jacket with bonnet, crochet
58. 3-piece outfit, jacket, hat and leggings
59. Dress, 0- 4 years, knit
60. Dress, 0- 4 years, crochet
61. Baby’s blanket or afghan, knit (at least 36”x36”)
62. Baby’s blanket or afghan, crochet (at least 36”x36”)
63. Girl’s pullover 4-12 years, not Fair Isle
64. Boys pullover 4-12 years, not Fair Isle
65. Child’s graph sweater
66. Child’s sweater
– Fair Theme: “ON THE FARM”
67. Child’s cardigan
68. Child’s sweater Fair Isle
69. Poncho, knit or crochet
70. Child’s vest, knit or crochet
71. Child’s sweater, with hood
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
PRIZES: 1st – $4.00, 2nd – $3.50, 3rd – $3.00
72. (1) quilt block, mounted and named
73. Table runner – fabric
74. Bib apron
75. Half apron – Fair Theme
76. Placemats (2) fabric
77. Placemats (2) knit or crochet
78. Lady’s headwear, gloves and scarf– knit
79. Man’s toque and mitts – knit
80. Child’s headwear and mitts – knit
81. Lady’s headwear and scarf – knit or crochet
82. Man’ socks, heavy knit
83. Lady’s or man’s socks, fine knit
84. Adult slippers, knit or crochet
85. Child’s slippers, knit or crochet
86. Scarf, novelty yarn
87. Doily, 12” or less, crochet
88. Centre piece, 13 – 20” crochet
89. Bag, crochet
90. Neck warmer
91. Small item made from yarn scraps
92. Pair of dish cloths
93. Pot holders (2) or hot pad, crochet
NEEDLEWORK – BEST OF SHOW
94. Hand Quilt – Best of Show Ribbon
95. Machine Quilt / Wall Hanging – Best of Show Ribbon
96. Sections 17-22 High Points
gift donated by Bev Donaldson
97. Sections 28-41 High Points
gift donated by Bev Donaldson
98. Sections 54-71 High Points
$25.00 donated by Greta Graham
99. Sections 9-93
All needlework (except Quilts) – High Points
$25.00 prize donated by Christine Munshaw
100. Sections 9-93 – Best of Show Ribbon
NEEDLEWORK – SPECIALS
No sample required
NOTE:
Due to the nature of the following, more than one entry is allowed, however, only one prize can be claimed.
All slippers, mittens and headwear will be retained by the Schomberg Agricultural Society and donated to charities/hospitals
101. MITTEN TREE
Knitted mittens in either children or adult sizes.
Prizes: 1st – $10.00, 2nd – $8.00, 3rd – $5.00
102. ADULT HEADWEAR
Prizes: 1st – $5.00, 2nd – $3.00, 3rd – $2.00
103. CHILD’S HEADWEAR
Prizes: 1st – $5.00, 2nd – $3.00, 3rd – $2.00
COMMUNITY SERVICE SLIPPER CHALLENGE
Sponsored by Rick & Diane Russo of Schomberg
Knit, Crochet or both. Slippers can be your own design. You may enter as many as you wish, but only one prize in either category will be awarded.
104. ADULT SLIPPERS
Prizes: 1st – $12.00, 2nd – $8.00, 3rd – $5.00
105. CHILD’S SLIPPERS
Prizes: 1st – $12.00, 2nd – $8.00, 3rd – $5.00
NEWBORN SPECIAL
Sponsored by Suzanne Malcolm-Plue of Bowmanville
106. KNIT OR CROCHET HAT & BOOTIE SET
Prizes: 1st- $8.00, 2nd – $6.00, 3rd – $4.00
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