Open Class Textile Department

Superintendents: Nancy DeLay, Janie Putney

  1. Entry fee, $2.00 minimum for four entries or less; $3.00 for more than four entries each exhibitor. Registration fee for Quilt Block Contest is $4.00.
  2. Exhibitors must be residents of Warren County, and may make only one entry per class. NOTE: Division 49 for Juniors—ages 15 and under.
  3. All articles must be the work of the exhibitor, shown in a clean sanitary condition, and entered in the Warren County Fair competition for the first time.
  4. Any exhibit not worthy of placing will not be given a prize,
  5. Tagged entries will be checked in by department superintendents
    between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 23 only. Judging will begin at 12:00 noon.
  6. The Management will use diligence to insure the safety of articles after their arrival and placement; but, in no case, will they be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.
  7. Exhibits must be picked up after 9:00 p.m. Sunday, July 27.
  8. Any exhibitor entering and exhibiting copyrighted material may be asked to supply a release upon request.

Premiums: (Div. 40, 45, 46, 48) 1st: $2.00 * 2nd:$1.50 * 3rd:$1.00
Premiums: (Div. 41, 42, 43, 47) 1st:$2.50 * 2nd:$2.00 * 3rd:$1.50
Premiums: (Div. 44) 1st:$3.00 * 2nd:$2.50 * 3rd:$2.00


Class No.
Division 40: Clothing Construction
1 Lady’s Slacks
2 Lady’s Casual Dress
3 Lady’s Better Dress
4 Lady’s Two-Piece Casual Outfit (pants/shorts and top)
5 Lady’s Skirt
6 Man’s Shirt
7 Lady’s Casual Blouse
8 Lady’s Better Blouse
9 Lady’s Suit (jacket and skirt and/or pants)
10 Vest (child’s, youth’s, or adult’s)
11 Girl’s Better Clothing, up to age 9
12 Child’s Playwear, up to age 9 (top, shorts, slacks, swimwear)
13 Youth’s Better Clothing, age 10-16 (dress, suit, jumper)
14 Youth’s Playwear, age 10-16 (shorts, slacks, top, swimwear)
15 Coat / Blazer (child’s, youth’s, or adult’s)
16 Baby item
17 Sleepwear (pajamas, gown, robe)
18 Any other constructed garment

Division 41: Crochet
19 Afghan or Bedspread
20 Centerpiece or Doily (no ruffles)
21 Baby Item
22 Lace Collar
23 Any other crocheted item

Division 42: Knitting
24 Baby Item
25 Any other knitted item

Division 43: Embroidery
26 Hand Embroidered Pillow
27 Hand Embroidered Picture (finished to hang)
28 Counted Cross Stitch Picture (finished to hang)
29 Counted Cross Stitch on Clothing
30 Counted Cross Stitch on Table Covering
31 Miscellaneous Non-Hanging Items
32 Silk Ribbon Embroidered item
33 Machine Embroidered Pillow
34 Machine Embroidered Picture (finished to hang)
35 Any other Machine Embroidered Item

Division 44: Quilting
Definition: A quilt is a fabric sandwich held together with hand or machine quilting stitches. Remember that piecing and quilting must be done by the same individual with the exception of classes for team or group quilts. All items must be quilted. Bed-Size Quilts (Twin or larger)—Machine quilted. Done entirely by one individual:
36 My first quilt
37 Hand Embroidered
38 Machine Embroidered
39 Pieced
40 Applique
41 Scrap (more than 20 fabrics)
42 Mixed Technique
43 Memory
44 Novelty
45 Tied Comforter
Bed-Size Quilts (Twin or larger)—Hand quilted.
Done entirely by one individual:

46 My first quilt
47 Hand Embroidered
48 Machine Embroidered
49 Pieced
50 Applique
51 Scrap (more than 20 fabrics)
52 Mixed Technique
53 Memory
54 Novelty
55 Tied Comforter
Team or Group Quilts — Machine quilted:
(Exhibitors: Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.)

56 Hand Embroidered
57 Machine Embroidered
58 Pieced
59 Applique
60 Scrap (more than 20 fabrics)
61 Mixed Technique
62 Block Exchange Quilt
63 Any Other Pieced
64 Found and Finished (quilt blocks/tops “found” and finished for yourself or someone else)
65 Wall Hanging
Team or Group Quilts — Hand quilted:
(Exhibitors: Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.)

66 Hand Embroidered
67 Machine Embroidered
68 Pieced
69 Applique
70 Scrap (more than 20 fabrics)
71 Mixed Technique
72 Block Exchange Quilt
73 Any Other Pieced
74 Found and Finished (quilt blocks/tops “found” and finished for yourself or someone else)
75 Wall Hanging
Wall Quilts - Done entirely by one individual:
76 My First Wall Quilt
77 Pieced - less than 36” per all sides
78 Pieced - greater than 36” per any side
79 Applique
80 Mixed Technique
81 Memory
Crib/Baby Quilts - Done entirely by one individual
82 Applique
83 Pieced
84 Mixed Technique
Crib/Baby Quilts - Team or Group Quilts (Exhibitors: Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.
85 Applique’
86 Pierced
87 Mixed Technique

Quilt Block Contest:
88 Quilt Block Contest (12" finished - plus at least 1/4 seam allowances)

Quilt Block Contest Rules
This is a special class, and the blocks entered will become the property of the Warren County Fair. Contestants must register specifically for this class and pay a special fee of $4.00 A packet of materials will be given to the registrant to be used for construction of the quilt block.

Guidelines:

  1. One block per exhibitor/class.
  2. Quilt blocks are to be made from packet given to exhibitor. The packet will contain fabrics to be used in the block. DO NOT ADD FABRICS. (Do Not Quilt)
  3. Exhibitor may use an established pattern or create an original block. Judging will consider use of fabric, workmanship, overall appearance and accuracy of 12 1/2" unfinished block size.

Division 45: Novelties
94 Doll with homemade clothes
95 Stuffed Toy
96 Duplicate Stitch Item
97 Decorated Sweatshirt
98 Any other decorated item

Division 46: Holiday Articles
99 Christmas Decorations
100 Holiday or Seasonal Wall Hanging, fabric only (finished to hang)
101 Any Holiday or Seasonal Centerpiece, fabric only
102 Holiday or Seasonal Table Coverings (placemat sets with napkins, table runners, etc.)
103 Christmas Tree Skirt or Round Table Cover

Division 47: Weaving
104 Afghan
105 Baby Blanket
106 Household Linens (table runner, placemats, towels)
107 Rug
108 Any other woven item
109 Rug Hooking

Division 48: Sewing for the Home
100 Pillow
111 Tote Bag/Hand Bag
112 Pillow Case
113 Household Item, small

Division 49: Juniors—Ages 15 and under
Clothing Construction

114 Dress
115 Skirt
116 Top
117 Pants or Shorts
118 Night Wear
119 Decorated T-shirt/Sweatshirt
Sewng For the Home
120 Pillow
121 Tote Bag/Hand Bag
122 Pillow Case
123 Household Item, small
Other Needlework
124 Embroidered Article
125 Cross Stitch Picture
126 Needlepoint Article
127 Crocheted Article
128 Knitted Article
129 Pieced Article (tied or quilted)
Quilting
130 Pieced Quilt (done entirely by exhibitor)
131 Team Pieced Quilt (top done by exhibitor—quilting may be done by someone else. EXHIBITOR: Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on back of entry tag or on a card attached to quilt.)


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