DEPARTMENT M

TEXTILES

 

Premiums Offered

$3,931.00

Pat Pell, Superintendent

Phone 815/772-4501

 

All entries must be in writing.

  Entries close the Friday before the fair at 4:00 PM.  Fasten tags on entries with safety pins.  Any unused entry tags should be turned in to this department on Monday before judging.  If your name is on your quilt, sew a cover over it.  All exhibits must be in place by 4:00 PM on the Monday before the fair.  Persons exhibiting must secure a Membership Ticket for $15.00.

  All articles must have been made within the past two years.  Entries limited to one per class.

  An article will be disqualified if entered in the wrong class.

  An article having won any prize in previous years is not to be entered again.

Exhibitors articles will be released 4:00-6:00 PM Saturday, the last day of the fair.  Building will close 6:00 PM Saturday.  All articles must be picked up by 6:00 PM.

Superintendent is not responsible after 6:00 PM on Saturday for articles left in building.

  A trophy donated by Economy Trophy Co., Rock Falls, IL will be awarded to the premiere exhibitor to honor Mrs. Donald Robertson and Mrs. Lyle Johnson who served many years as superintendents of this department.  The Premier Exhibitor trophy can only be won 2 consecutive years.

  A $25.00 gift certificate from Constantly Stitching & More, Morrison, will be donated to the winner of the Judges Choice Quilt Contest (classes 1820 thru 1827). 

  A $15.00 gift certificate from Unwind, Clinton, IA will be donated to the winners of class 1806-Any Knit Afghan, and 1945-Misc. Child’s Knit Or Crochet Sweater.

  A plaque for Best of Show Afghan in the open classes will be donated by Selmi’s, Rock Falls, IL

  A $40.00 gift certificate from The Frame Shoppe, Sterling, IL for the winners of classes 1893-Small Pictures-Christmas/Other Holiday, and 1904-Large Picture-Christmas/Other Holiday.

  A $25.00 gift certificate from Stitch & Stuff, Clinton, IA for the winners of Classes 1885-Small Picture-Sampler, 1895-Large Picture-Miscellaneous, and 1906-Christmas Articles-Counted Cross Stitch Stocking.

  All embroidery and knit work must be handwork, no commercial embroidery or knit articles will be accepted, unless otherwise noted.

Any article not meeting these requirements will be disqualified from being judged.

  Judging will take place the Monday before the fair after 5:00 PM.

Section 1

Afghans

Premiums: 1st-$12.00, 2nd-10.00, 3rd-$8.00

1801-Crochet Granny

1802-Crochet Ripple

1803-Crochet Shell Stitch

1804-Crochet 2 Or More Stitches

1805-Any Other Crocheted Afghan

1806-Any Knit Afghan

1807-Miscellaneous (mile a minute, Daisy Loom, Broomstick, etc.)

 

Section 2

Infants Afghans

Premiums: 1st-$8.00. 2nd-$6.00, 3rd-$5.00

Minimum size 36"x 45".

1811-Crochet Granny

1812-Crochet Ripple

1813-Crochet Shell Stitch

1815-Crochet Any Other

1816-Knit

1817-Any Other Infants Afghan

1818-Any Other Size Infants Afghan

 

Section 3

Bed Quilts

Premiums: 1st $25.00, 2nd-$20.00, 3rd-$18.00

  Minimum size must be 60” x 85”.

1820-Machine Pieced, using up to 10 different fabrics

1821-Machine Pieced, using over 11different fabrics

1822-Hand Applique

1823-Machine Applique

1824-Mixed Technique

1825-Hand Quilted (must be quilted by exhibitor)

1826-Machine Quilted (must be quilted by exhibitor)

1827-Tied Comforter (must be tied by exhibitor)

 

Section 4

Small Bed Quilt

 Size must be less that 60” x 85”, square or rectangle, with longest side less than 85”.

Premiums: 1st-$15.00, 2nd-$12.00, 3rd-$10.00

1831-Hand Applique

1832-Machine Applique

1833-Embroidery Or Cross Stitch

1834-Pieced

1835-Hand Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor

1836-Machine Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor

1837-Tied Comforter, must be tied by exhibitor

 

Section 5

Child’s Quilt

  Size must be 48” x 68” or smaller.

Premiums: 1st-$15.00, 2nd-$12.00, 3rd-$10.00

1838-Hand Applique

1839-Machine Applique

1840-Embroidery Or Cross Stitch

1841-Pieced

1842-Hand Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor

1843-Machine Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor

1844-Tied Comforter, must be tied by exhibitor

 

Section 6

Wall Hanging

  Premiums: 1st-$8.00, 2nd-$6.00, 3rd-$4.00

  Longest side must be under 12”

Must have opening on back to hang.

1845-Applique

1846-Pieced

1847-Hand Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor

1848-Machine Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor  

  Shortest side must be over 12”, however, item must be less than 39”x75”.

1849-Applique

1850-Pieced

1851-Hand Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor

1852-Machine Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor

 

Section 7

Quilted Items

Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00

1853-Vest/Jacket

1854-Miscellaneous

1855-Table Runner

 

Section 8

Tablecloths

Premiums: 1st-$8.00, 2nd-$7.00, 3rd-$6.00

  54”x54” or larger

1856-Cross Stitch Or Embroidery

1857-Any Other

 

Section 9

Small Pillows under 13” on longest side

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd- $3.00, 3rd- $2.00

1858-Embroidered

1859-Patchwork/Pieced

1860-Crochet

1861-Counted Cross Stitch

1862-Any Other

 

Large Pillows over 13” on shortest  side

Premiums: 1st $7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00

1863-Embroidered

1864-Pieced

1865-Crochet

1866-Counted Cross Stitch

1867-Any Other

 

Section 10

Pillow Slips

  Pillow slips must be pairs; all articles must be fresh, clean, in good condition, not showing sign of laundering, or wear, worthy of being judged and must be the work of the exhibitor.

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00

1868-Embroidered

1869-Machine Embroidered

1870-Cross Stitch

1871-Crochet Trim

1872-Any Other

 

Section 11

Guest Towels

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00

1873-Counted Cross Stitch

1874-Any Other

 

Section 12

Small Doily

Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00

1875-Crochet (under 6”)

1876-Crochet (6” to 13”)

 

Large Doily

Premiums: 1st-$10.00, 2nd-$8.00, 3rd-$6.00

1877-Crochet (13” or larger)

1878-Crochet Dresser Scarf OrTable Runner

1879-Any Other

 

Section 13

Linens

Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00

1880-Place Mats (2) Any Method

1881-Dresser Scarf or Table Runner Hand Embroidered

1882-Dresser Scarf, Table Runner Machine Embroidered

1883-Tea Towels (Set of 7)

 

Section 14

Pictures

  A sampler could be letters and numbers or a variety of decorative stitches.

  A portrait is a pose.

  A figure shows movement.

Note: Stitchery judged on quality of needlework, neatness and appearance.

  To determine the appropriate class for pictures-Measure and add together the length and width through the middle of the stitched area.  Size does not include mat and frame.  Example:

4”+12”=16”-small

5”+14”=19”-large

 

Small Picture-18” & Under

Premiums: 1s-t$10.00, 2nd-$8.00, 3rd-$6.00

1884-Miscellaneous

1885-Sampler

1886-Special Occasion

1887-Quotation/Whimsical

1888-Bird or Animal

1889-Figure or Portrait

1890-Farm Scene

1891-Flower/Still Life

1892-Juvenile

1893-Christmas/Other Holiday

1894-Patriotic

 

Large Picture-Over 18”

Premiums: 1st$15.00, 2nd-$12.00, 3rd-$10.00

1895-Miscellaneous

1896-Sampler

1897-Special Occasion

1898-Quotation/Whimsical

1899-Bird or Animal

1900-Figure/Portrait

1901-Farm Scene

1902-Flower/Still Life

1903-Juvenile

1904-Christmas/Other Holiday

1905-Patriotic

 

Section 15

Christmas Articles

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00

1906-Counted Cross Stitch Stocking

1907-Stocking Other Than Listed Elsewhere

1908-Textile Ornament

1909-Crochet Ornament

1910-Wall Hanging

1911-Doll Or Animal

1912-Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Article

1913-Tree Skirt

 

Section 16

Handmade Doll & Animal

Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00

1914-Cloth Doll

1915-Crochet Animal, (no plastic)

1916-Crochet Doll (no plastic)

1917-Miscellaneous Doll Or Animal

1918-Stuffed Toy Or Animal

1919-Dressed Bear

1920-Bear

1921-Plastic Dolls (crocheted/knitted clothes)

 

Section 17

Kitchen Articles

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00

1926-Crochet Potholders (pair)

1927-Any Other Potholders (pair)

1928-Refrigerator/Appliance Towel

1929-Any Other Kitchen Article

1930-Picnic Article

 

 

Section 19

Miscellaneous Knit or Crochet

Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00

1941-Item Made Of Homespun Yarn, yarn spun by exhibitor

1942-Knitted or Crocheted Toy

1943-Infant's Knit Sweater Set

1944-Infant's Crochet Sweater Set

1945-Child's Knit Or Crochet Sweater

1946-Adult's Knit Sweater

1947-Adult’s Crochet  Sweater

1948-Miscellaneous Knit or Crochet Accessory

1949-Clothing-Other

1950-Miscellaneous Felted item

         

Section 20

Clothing

Premiums: 1st-$10.00. 2nd-$8.00, 3rd-$6.00

1951-Shell, Vest Or Jacket (Any  Method)

1952-Hand Decorated Sweat Or T-Shirt

1953-Machine Embroidered  Sweat Or T-Shirt

1954-Dress For A Special Occasion, please include a  story or description of the occasion

1955-Adult Or Child Shirt Or Blouse

1956-Night Clothes

1957-Adult Or Child's Dress

1958-Child's Halloween Costume

1959-Historic Reproduction Clothing, Pre-1900

 

Section 21

Miscellaneous Items

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00

1966-Misc. Pin Cushion

1967-Purse

1968-Tote Bag

1969-Doll Clothes (3 outfits)

1970-Machine Embroidered Article, not listed elsewhere

1971-Baby Bibs, Counted Cross Stitch

1972-Baby Bibs, Any Other

1973-Holiday Article, (other than Christmas)

1974-Any Other Hand Embroidered Article, not listed elsewhere

1975-Any Fleece Article

1976-Misc. Plastic Canvas

 

Section 22

Rugs

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00

1978-Crochet

1979-Any Other

 

Section 23

Hand Woven Baskets

Premiums: 1st-$12.00, 2nd-$10.00, 3rd-$8.00

1983-Flat Reed under 12”,  primarily woven with flat reed.  Note: basket including handle must fit into 12” square box

1984-Flat Reed Over 12”, primarily woven with flat reed

1985-Round Reed, primarily round reed

1986-Round Reed, partially round reed which could include a wooden base

1987-Ribbed Under 8”, with a ribbed construction.  Note: basket including handle must fit into 8” square box

1988-Ribbed Over 8”, (Egg basket, Melon, etc.)

1989-Artistic Design-a non- traditional design woven with any component (including fabric).  An original design.

         Must be made by the exhibitor.

1990-Miscellaneous-Design or material that does not belong in any other category – includes Nantucket, or woven

         jewelry, etc.

1991-Minature Under 3”-woven with any component

1992-Any Holiday

         

Section 24

Family Heirlooms

Premiums: 1st-$15.00, 2nd-$12.00, 3rd-$10.00

  Include a brief description.

2000-Quilt (year made, clean and in good condition)

2001-Oldest Knit Or Crochet Tablecloth Or Bedspread(year made and in good condition)

2002-Textile Heirloom, any other (year made and in good condition)

2003-Adult Clothing Heirloom (age clean and in good condition)

2004-Child’s Clothing Heirloom (age, clean and in good condition)

 

Section 25

Heritage Arts

Premiums: 1st-$12.00, 2Nd-$10.00, 3rd-$8.00

2005-Tatting

2006-Ribbon Embroidery

2007-Hardanger

2008-Huck Towels

2009-Any Other Heritage Textile Art

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT PM

JUNIOR TEXTILES

 

Premiums Offered

$1,014.00

Pat Pell, Superintendent

Phone 815/772-4501

 

All entries must be in writing.

  Entries close on the Friday before the fair at 4:00 PM.  All entries must be in place on the Monday before the fair at 4:00 PM.

  Open to boys and girls who are between 8 and 18 years of age as of September 1, 2010.

    All articles must have been made within the past two years.  Entries limited to one per class.

  An article will be disqualified if entered in the wrong class.

  An article having won any prize in previous years is not to be entered again.

  Exhibitors must secure a Membership Ticket for $15.00.  Exhibitors under 12 years may enter by purchasing a Children’s Weekly Pass for $3.00.

  A trophy donated by Economy Trophy Co., Rock Falls, will be awarded to Premier exhibitor.

 

Division I

Age group through 14 years

 

Section 1

Baskets

  Premiums-1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00

Note: Under 8” basket including handle must fit into 8” square box.  Flat reed basket must be primarily made with flat reed.

2600-Flat Reed-Under 8”

2601-Flat Reed-Over 8”

2602-Miscellaneous-Under 8”

2603-Miscellaneous-Over 8”

 

 

Section 2

Linens

Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00

2605-Potholders (2)

2606-Place Mats (2)

2607-Any Other

 

 

 

Section 3

Pictures

NOTE: See description in Open Class for determining measurement for small and large.

 

Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00

2611-Small-Any

2612-Large-Any

 

Section 4

Handmade Doll and Animal

Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00

2615-Cloth (1)

2616-Stuffed Animal (1)

2617-Any Other Doll (1)

 

Section 5

Clothing

Premiums: 1st-$8.00, 2nd-$6.00, 3rd-$4.00

2621-Shorts, Pants Or Skirt

2622-Night Clothes

2623-Dress Or Jumper

2624-Miscellaneous

 

Section 6

Pillows

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00

2627-Patchwork

2628-Counted Cross Stitch

2629-Any Other

 

Section 7

Miscellaneous

Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$2.00

2630-Any Fleece Article

2631-Doll Clothes (3 outfits)

2632-Refrigerator Magnet, part textile

2633-Halloween “Goodie Bag”

2634-Halloween Costume

2635-Hair Bows Or Barrettes

2636-Textile Christmas Ornament

2637-Recycled Item (add note to tell its original use)

2638-Hand Decorated Store Bought Item

2639-Tote Bag

2640-Tie Dyed T-Shirt

2641- PaintedT-Shirt Or Sweat Shirt

2642-Hand Decorated T-Shirt Or Sweat Shirt

2643-Windsock , Outdoor Banner or Flag

2644-Plastic Canvas Item

2645-Jewelry, Part Textile (limit 6 items)

2646-Any Rug

2647-Any Other Wall Hanging  Must have opening on back to hang.

2648-Patriotic Item

2649-Any Knit Article

2650-Any Crochet Article

 

 

Division II

Ages 15-18

 

Section 12

Linens

Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00

2651-Potholders (2)

2652-Place Mats (2)

2653-Any Other

 

Section 13

Pictures

NOTE: See description in Open Class for determining measurement for small and large.

 

Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00

2655-Small-Any

2656-Large-Any

 

Section 14

Handmade Doll & Animal

Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00

2661-Cloth (1)

2662-Stuffed Animal (1)

2663-Any Other Doll (1)

 

Section 15

Clothing

Premiums: 1st-$8.00, 2nd-$6.00, 3rd-$4.00

2666-Shorts,Pants Or Skirt

2667-Night Clothes

2668-Dress Or Jumper

2669-Miscellaneous

 

 

Section 16

Pillows

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00

2672-Patchwork/Pieced

2673-Counted Cross Stitch

2674-Any Other

 

Section 17

Miscellaneous

Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$2.00

2675-Any Fleece Article

2676-Refrigerator Magnets, part textile

2677-Textile Christmas Ornament

2678-Recycled Item (add note to tell its original use)

2679-Hand Decorated Store Bought item

2680-Tote Bag

2681-Jewelry, part textile, (limit 6 items)

2682-Tie Dyed T-Shirt

2683- Decorated T-Shirt Or Sweat Shirt

2684-Windsock , Outdoor Banner or Flag

2685-Any Rug

2686-Any Other Wall Hanging- must have opening on back to hang

2687-Patriotic item

2688-Any Knit Article

2689-Any Crochet Article

 

Section 18

Baskets

  See description under Division I.

Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd- $5.00, 3rd-$3.00

2695 – Flat Reed-Under 8”

2696-Flat Reed-Over 8”

2697-Miscellaneous-Under 8”

2698-Miscellaneous-Over 8”

 

Division III

All Ages

Section 19

Quilts

Premiums: 1st-$24.00, 2nd-$19.00, 3rd-$17.00

2700-Quilts-Any style, must be 52” x 52” or larger, square or rectangle with shortest side 52”