Crafts & Hobbies Class 29: Sections 1 – 45
Chair: Jan Pinkerton………………..905-939-2688
Committee: Betty Huisman, Jennifer Slade, Janis Boykach
- All rules at the beginning of the Homecraft Section apply
- All exhibitors Must be Amateurs
- Definition of a 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
- All crafts should be clean and odour-free.- All crafts must have a patch of material or yarn/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 41 – 1st $5.50 2nd – $5.00 3rd – $4.50
Sections 5 to 42 1st – $4.50 2nd – $4.00 3rd -$3.50
All Crafts should be new and this year’s work.
Items from previous years should not be entered .One “Best of Show” Rosette will be awarded…no additional prize money.
Suggestion For 2023 Fair
Remember: We are celebrating our 2023 theme. Try to make your entries primarily with the “Through The Farm Gates” theme to increase your judge’s scoring.
Let’s celebrate the many beautiful Farm Gates found in King Township and the agricultural activities seen through them.
- Counted cross stitch picture (under 12” not including mat and frame)
- Counted cross stitch picture (over 12”)
- Fill a Hoop – (ie cross stitch, quilting, embroidery or exhibitor’s choice)
- Article of String Art
- Handmade Stuffed Toy- Child Proof
- Best dressed Doll – knit or crochet
- Colouring Page – mounted Scrapbooking
- Single Memory page: Canada Day or Remembrance Day Celebrations
- Single Memory page: Colour Orange
- Single Memory Page: Family Tree (3-4 Generations)Greeting Cards
- Hallowe’en
- Christmas
- Valentine Card with decorated envelope
- Wire Sculpture (include sample)
- Handmade wooden item-no size requirement but it must be able to be transported upstairs – craftsman judge only – include samples
- Tea cozy- knit or crochet
- Bird House or Feeder (must be usable)
- Piece of Metal Work
- Reuse an article from thrift store (eg. colander, vase).
- Slippers, any size, yarn or fabric
- Handmade Jewellery – any medium
- Bookmark 2023 Fair Theme: “Through the Farm Gates”
- Macramé Article
- Article made with plastic canvas
- Sewn Pillowcase
- Embroidered or cross stitch pillowcase
- Diamond Dot Picture
- Fridge Magnet
- Crochet Doily
- Decorated Picture Frame 2023 Theme: “Through the Farm Gates”
- Article of Beadwork
- Puzzle framed ready to hang
- Any other craft not listedChristmas
- Angel – any medium
- Christmas Gift Bag – paper – bag may be purchased
- 3 Christmas ornaments – mounted
- Christmas Centre Piece for dining table
- Christmas placemats (2)
- Christmas Table Runner
- Christmas Article made from Old Greeting Cards
- Christmas Article from plastic canvas
- Christmas Stocking
Specials
- Out of The Cold Special
Handmade Set of Hats and Mitts or Hat and Scarf yarn or fabric
First prize only to be determined before the Fair.
Note: This category is a retained special. All items will be donated to rotating charities.
Multiple entries are welcome. Specify the one to be judged.
- Mary Duggan Special
Prizes: 1st- $12.00, 2nd -$8.00, 3rd- $5.00Prize money donated by Monica Duggan and Teresa Slade and their.
A Housewarming Gift of Homemade Items.
A basket or other container with several homemade gifts. Value up to $20.
- 2023 Fair Theme: “Through the Farm Gates”
Double page scrapbooking layout 12” x 12”. Please submit 2 pages in protective sleeves.
First prize only to be awarded. Prize to be determined before the Fair.