class 35: Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting

Chairperson: Trish McKibbon 519.941.7923

Rules:
  1. Articles exhibited to be work of AMATEURS only.
  2. Work of exhibitor to have been made within the last two years and not previously shown.
  3. Article exhibited may be used but not misused or soiled.
  4. Attach entry tags, material swatches (2” x 2”), yarn samples, etc. by safety pin.
  5. SPECIALS cannot be won by the same individual 2 consecutive years
Sewing
Sections 1-17:
Prizes: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $4.00 3rd: $3.00


  1. Lady’s long skirt
  2. Lady’s daytime dress
  3. Lady’s shirt-style blouse
  4. Lady’s jacket, lined
  5. Adult vest, lined
  6. Article of clothing – Red Hat Theme
  7. Article of clothing using decorative machine stitching, any size
  8. Article of clothing using hand embroidery, smocking, appliqué or quilt design, any size
  9. Article of clothing, wearable art, any size
  10. Poncho, any size
  11. Bib apron, fabric to reflect the theme “Welcome to our Hoe Down"
  12. Child’s christening dress, up to size 3
  13. 2-piece pajama set, up to size 3
  14. 2-piece pajama set, size 3X to size 14
  15. Child’s article of clothing made with Hoe Down theme in mind– up to size 6X
  16. Child’s dress or jumper, up to size 6X
  17. Child’s dress or jumper, up to size 14
  18. Child’s party dress, up to size 14
  19. Child’s jacket, unisex, with zipper, up to size 14
  20. One article of sewing by NEW exhibitor
  21. DIRECTOR’S SPECIAL: A Dance Costume any size
    Prizes: 1st: $10.00 2nd: $4.00 3rd: $3.00
Knitting/Crocheting
Sections 22-51:
Prizes: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $4.00 3rd: $3.00


  1. Knitted adult cardigan, using worsted weight yarn
  2. Knitted adult pullover, using worsted weight yarn
  3. Knitted ladies sleeveless top
  4. Knitted adult Fisherman or Aran sweater
  5. Knitted adult toque
  6. Knitted adult mitts, 1 pair
  7. Knitted socks, 1 pair, any size, any weight
  8. Knitted baby dress, up to size 3
  9. Knitted baby sweater and bonnet/hat, up to size 3
  10. Knitted child’s sweater with hood, up to size 3
  11. Knitted child’s hat & mitts, size 3X – 6X
  12. Knitted child’s cardigan, size 3X – 6X
  13. Knitted child’s pullover, up to size 14
  14. Item of machine knitting
  15. Knitted baby shawl, min. size 36” x 45”, excluding fringe
  16. Knitted fashion accessory made from novelty yarn, Please attach yarn label
  17. Crocheted baby dress, up to size 3
  18. Crocheted baby shawl, min. size 36” x 45”, excluding fringe
  19. Crocheted sweater and bonnet/hat, up to size 3
  20. Crocheted child’s sweater, up to size 14
  21. Crocheted vest, any size
  22. Crocheted table topper, 30” to 45” or less across
  23. Crocheted slippers, any size
  24. Poncho, knit or crocheted, any size
  25. Lady’s shawl, knit or crocheted
  26. Lady’s hat and scarf, knit or crocheted
  27. Garment trimmed with novelty yarn, knit or crocheted, MUST ATTACH YARN LABEL
  28. Doily, 16” or less across, knit or crocheted
  29. Carriage cover, knit or crocheted, min. 30” x 36”
  30. Tea cozy, knit or crocheted, displayed with teapot
  31. FABRICLAND SPECIAL: Highest number of points in sewing sections 1 - 20.
    Prize: $25.00 Fabricland Gift Certificate
  32. SALEM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPECIAL: Most points in knitting sections 22 - 51
    Prize: $15.00
  33. CHAIRPERSON’S SPECIAL: Most points in crochet sections 38 - 51
    Prize: $15.00
Afghans
Sections 55-63:
Prizes: 1st: $10.00 2nd: $8.00 3rd: $6.00

Afghan size - unless otherwise stated - 48" x 60" min.

  1. Afghan, knit in squares or strips
  2. Afghan, crochet in squares or strips
  3. Afghan, knit or crochet, one piece
  4. Afghan, knit or crochet, by a NEW exhibitor
  5. Afghan, created from other shapes-not, squares, strips or rectangles
  6. Child’s Afghan – “Welcome to our Hoe Down” Theme - knit or crochet, 48” x 60” max.
  7. Afghan, woven, smaller than 48” x 60” max.
  8. Lap Throw, knit or crochet, 36” x 48” max.
  9. Tablecloth or bedspread, knit or crocheted
  10. MRS. W.H. BROWN MEMORIAL SPECIAL: Best afghan at the fair in sections Ellen Jane (Bryan) Brown was Hostess & Supervisor of the Ladies Department for much of her 35 years with the Orangeville Agricultural Society. The Women’s Division of the Fair Board was organized after her retirement in 1954.
    Prize: $15.00