Needlework Class 32: Sections 1 – 53
32. Needlework
Chair: Chris Somerville……………..905-939-7795 or 905-758-0286; Co-chair: Christine Munshaw
Committee Members: Mary Tzarik, Bev Donaldson
Competitors are encouraged to include the 2025 Schomberg Agricultural Fair theme “Sewing Seeds of Memories for 175 Years” in their entries wherever possible.
The general rules at the beginning of the Homecraft Section apply to this class.
- 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 and labeled appropriately. Without this permission displayed, the item cannot be judged (OAAS).
- Quilt entries in Class 32, Section 1,2,3 & 4 may be shown 2 years only. All other entries in Class 32 Needlework may be shown 1 year only.
- All quilts in Class 32, Section 1,2,3 & 4 must measure a minimum of 823 centimetres (324 inches) on the perimeter, unless otherwise specified
- All quilts in sections 1,2,3 & 4 must be hand-quilted, unless otherwise specified
- Please do not fasten mitts, gloves, hats, etc. together with yarn. Please pin so the judges can easily see inside.
- Samples of yarn and/or material used to make the article must be attached to all items. Sections 1 - 4 are exempt from this requirement.
- If possible, label quilt with name of design for spectator benefit and credit the designer
Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
For further information, eligibility requirements, rules and regulations regarding the requirements for the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (O.A.A.S. ), please visit ontarioagsocieties.com
Special Prizes Also Awarded
- The Northcott Fabric Special Prize: Assortment of Fat Quarters sets of quilters cotton & flannelette donated by Northcott Fabrics to be distributed to selected entrants of quilting classes Sections 5 - 12.
- Christine Munshaw Special Prize: $25.00 Sections 5-43 Needlework High Points
- Needlework Committee Members' Choice Prize: Rosette & Assortment of knitting/sewing supplies. Committee choice from Miscellaneous Sections 38-43
- The Quilt Store Special Prize: $40 Gift Certificate for the Winner of Section 1, Class 32, Hand Quilted.
- Hand Quilt - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Rosettes
- Machine Quilt - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Rosettes
- Judge's Choice Prize: Best of Show Ribbon over Sections 5-43
Note: To celebrate our 175th Annniversary some special vintage classes have been included in our Prize Lists.
Quilting:
1. | Quilt - pieced, any design, hand quilted Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15 Minimum of 324" or 823cm measured on the perimeter |
2. | Quilt - hand appliquéd, hand quilted Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15 Minimum of 324" or 823cm measured on the perimeter |
3. | Quilt - pieced, any design, machine quilted Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Minimum of 324" or 823cm measured on the perimeter |
4. | Quilt - machine appliquéd, machine quilted Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Minimum of 324" or 823cm measured on the perimeter |
5. | Quilt - hand quilted, crib size Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 |
6. | Quilt - machine quilted, crib size Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 |
7. | Quilt - printed panel, hand quilted, crib size Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 |
8. | Quilt - pieced by exhibitor, quilted by another - 200" or 508 Centimetres perimeter or greater Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 |
9. | Quilted wall hanging - machine quilted Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 |
10. | Quilted Table Topper - machine quilted any size Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 |
11. | Tied Lap quilt or throw Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 Must consist of 3 layers and feature 2025 Theme: "Sewing Seeds of Memories for 175 Years" |
Afghans:
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6
12. | Afghan - knit, minimum size 101.6 cm X 101.6 cm (40 inches x 40 inches) |
13. | Afghan - crochet, minimum size 101.6 cm X 101.6 cm ( 40 inches x 40 inches) |
Textile Creations:
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
14. | Pair of Cushion Covers featuring the Schomberg Fair 2025 theme: "Sewing Seeds of Memories for 175 Years) |
15. | Vintage style child's sun hat or sun bonnet |
16. | Vintage Style men's nightshirt or Granny nightie |
17. | Clothes pin or gardening Apron |
Knitting & Crocheting: Adults & Teens:
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $5
18. | Pullover - Knit or Crochet |
19. | Shawl, wrap or poncho - Knit or Crochet |
20. | Headwear & mitts - Knit or Crochet |
21. | Fingerless Texting Gloves - Knit or Crochet |
22. | Socks - Knit |
23. | Slippers - Knit or Crochet |
24. | Neck wear, scarf or cowl - Knit or Crochet |
Knitting & Crocheting: Children's Wear:
For safety reasons, no strings, ribbons or ties on babies clothing.
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00
25. | Baby set, jacket with hat - Knit or Crochet |
26. | Dress 0 - 4 years, Knit |
27. | Baby's blanket or afghan, Knit (at least 91.44 centimetres x 91.44 centimetres or 36 inches x 36 inches") |
28. | Baby's blanket or afghan, Crochet (at least 91.44 centimetres x 91.44 centimetres or 36 inches x 36 inches") |
29. | Baby Bunting Bag - Knit, Crochet or sewn from fabric |
30. | Vintage Style Baby Carriage or Crib Cover made from Crocheted Granny Squares |
31. | Child's pullover 4 - 12 years - Knit or Crochet |
32. | Child's cardigan - Knit or Crochet |
33. | Child's poncho - Knit or Crochet |
34. | Child's headwear & mitts - Knit or Crochet Please do not fasten mitts,gloves, hats etc together with yarn. Please pin so judge can easily see inside. |
35. | Child's slippers - Knit or Crochet Please do not fasten mitts,gloves, hats etc together witih yarn. Please pin so judge can easily see inside. |
Miscellaneous Items:
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00
36. | One (1) Quilt block, mounted & named |
37. | Table runner - fabric |
38. | Placemats - two (2) fabric |
39. | Placemats - two (2) Knit or Crochet |
40. | Placemats - two (2) woven on a loom |
41. | Small item made from yarn scraps - at least 4 colours /4 yarn scraps |
42. | Pair of dish cloths - Knit or Crochet |
43. | UFO - unfinished item started for a previous Fair - add a note stating how many years it took to finish |
Specials Sections 44-49, 51:
No samples required. Due to the nature of the following more than one entry is allowed however, each winning exhibitor may only receive one prize. All slippers, mittens and headgear as indicated will be retained by the Schomberg Agricultural Society and donated to charities and hospitals.
44. | Mitten Tree Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Knitted Mittens in either adult or children sizes |
45. | Adult Headwear Knit or Crochet Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 |
46. | Child's Headwear - Knit or Crochet Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 |
47. | Community Service Slipper Challenge: Adult Slippers Knit or Crochet or Both Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5 Sponsored by The Malcolm Family. |
48. | Community Service Slipper Challenge: Child's Slippers Knit or Crochet or Both Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5 Sponsored by The Malcolm Family. |
49. | Newborn Special Prizes: Hat & Booties - Knit or Crochet Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4 Sponsored by Suzanne Plue |
Specials:
50. | Spinrite/Yarnspirations Special Prize "Learn A New Stitch Challenge" Prizes: 1st: $8 and A basket of knitting and/or sewing supplies, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4 Any knitted or crochet item made with standard stitches and featuring a 'non-standard' stitch such as entrelac, brioch Sponsored by Spinrite/Yarnspirations |
51. | Chemo/Cancer Surgery Caps Special Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5 Use soft yarns or materials. No wool. Thinner seamless crochet or knit in the round, non lumpy caps for sleeping.. No samples required. More than one entry allowed. Each exhibitor may only receive one prize. All items will be retained by Schomberg Fair and donated to charities and hospitals. Sponsored by Chris Somerville |
52. | Mary Duggan Special Prize Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5 Tote bag or reusable shopping bag made from fabric scraps. Sponsored by Monica Duggan and Teresa Slade and their Families |
53. | Cultural /Traditional Origins Special Prize: Michaels gift certificates $30 $15 $10 Items must be handcrafted by the exhibitor and may only be exhibited by the maker of the craft. Provide the significance of the item with the entry tag. Examples for entries may be a traditional costume, or part of a costume, headwear, vest, apron or tablecoth, serviettes, cushion or pillowcases featuring traditional needlework such as embroidery, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, beadwork, weaving, etc. Items do not have to be new. Sponsored by Norma Jean Stephenson -Frans |
Christine Munshaw Special Prize Prize: $25 Sections 5-43 Needlework High Points Sponsored by Christine Munshaw | |
The Northcott Fabric Special Prize Prize: Fat Quarters Assortment of Fat Quarters sets of quilters cotton & flannelette donated by Northcott Fabrics to be distributed to entrants of quilting classes Sections 5 - 12. Sponsored by Northcott Fabric | |
Needlework Committee Members' Choice Prize: A Rosette and gift basket Committee choice from Miscellaneous sections 38-43 Gift basket of assorted sewing and knitting supplies. Sponsored by Chris Somerville | |
The Quilt Store Special Prize: $40 gift certificate Sponsored by The Quilt Store | |
Hand Quilt - Grand Champion Rosette Prize: Rosette | |
Machine Quilt - Grand Champion Rosette Prize: Rosette | |
Judge's Choice Prize Prize: Best of Show Ribbon Best of Show Ribbon Sections 5-43. Needlework | |
Hand Quilt - Reserve Grand Champion Rosette Prize: Rosette | |
Machine Quilt - Reserve Grand Champion Rosette Prize: Rosette | |
Online Registration for Exhibitors
How to Register Your Fair Entries
Online using AssistExpo: Its quick and easy!
Online Registration for Exhibitors
For 2025, the Schomberg Fair is continuing with online registration for certain exhibitor classes. We are encouraging our exhibitors to register their entries online. Follow the instructions below to sign up for your competition on AssistExpo. Questions? Contact homecraft@schombergfair.com
How to Enter a Competition Online
- Step 1: Find your exhibitor class and section on the Schomberg Fair website under “Competitions”.
- Step 2: Click the link to our Online Entry Form hosted by AssistExpo. If you have used this system before at another fair, log in. If this is your first time, you must create an account by providing your name and contact information. Then, complete your contest registration according to the on-screen instructions. AssistExpo will assign you an Exhibitor number—make sure to save this number along with your username and password.
- Step 3: After registering, print or save your confirmation message. Collect your printed tags. Remember the date and time your exhibits need to be delivered to the fair.
In Person Registration of Entries
If you do not have a way to preregister your fair exhibits online, we are more than happy to help during the exhibit drop off times: Thursday evening May 22 between 7 and 9 and Friday morning May 23 between 9 and 1130 am. Please note that while the Fair grounds are not open to the public Thursday evening, the Community Hall will be open to receive exhibits.
