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Needlework

NEEDLEWORK IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR UNLESS A SUPERINTENDENT CAN BE FOUND (call the Fair office if you are interested in helping, 605.388.3561)

Nerdy Nuts Building - NEW LOCATION!
Superintendent: TBD

AGE GROUPS (indicate group on entry tag)

Youth (8 years & younger)
Junior (9-12 years)
Teens (13-17 years)
Adult (18-62 years)
Senior (63 years & older)
People with Disabilities (all ages)

Special Awards:

Best of Show
Best of Class (8): One for Class 1, one for Class 2-3, one for Plastic Canvas, five for Counted Cross-Stitch (Even-Weave, Linen, Embellished, Class J-N, Class I). Best of Class awards may not be awarded if the number of entries or quality of work does not warrant it.
People’s Choice
Judge’s Choice
Incentive (given by the superintendents)

RULES & GUIDELINES

Exhibits previously entered in the Central States Fair are not eligible for competition.
Judges’ decisions are final.
You may enter as many items as you wish in any listed category.
Needlework items that are framed need to be entered in Class 1.
Do not mount cross-stitch items on self-stick mounting boards.
Please note: all items should be clean, pressed and dry. Please bring article with a clear plastic covering for protection.
All entries must be prepared for display, properly framed or matted with hanger. Framework must have secured wire for hanging. Pictures framed and ready to hang.

Class 1: Stamped Design Embroidery

Lot:

1145. Dishtowels (minimum of two required)

1146. Pillowcases (minimum of two required)

1147. Tablecloths

1148. Pictures

1149. Dresser Scarves

1150. Any other

Class 2: Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Lot:

1151. Clothing

1152. Framed Items

1153. Any other

Class 3: Misc. Needlework

Lot:

1155. Hardanger

1156. Candle wicking

1157. Other than named

Class 4: Needlepoint

Lot:

1160. Pictures

1161. Bags or Purses

1162. Novelty Items

1163. Any Other

Class 5: Plastic

Lot:

1165. Small items (magnets, coaster, keyrings, etc.)

1166. Multi-Piece Units (Christmas village, etc.)

1167. Other than named, over 5"x5"

1168. Items done on 14 count plastic canvas construct items

Class 6: Even-Weave Fabric

Lot:

1170. 8-16 count

1171. 18-22 Count22

1172. Smaller than 5"x7", 8-16 count

1173. Smaller than 5"x7", 18-22 count

1174. Christmas Stocking

Class 7: On Linen

Lot:

1175. Smaller than 5x7, 25 to 29 count

1176. Smaller than 5x7, 30 to 36 count

1177. Larger than 5x7, 25 to 29 count

1178. Larger than 5x7, 30 to 36 count

1179. Samplers, 25 to 29 count

1180. Samplers, 30 to 36 count

1181. Christmas Stocking

Class 8: Enhanced Cross-Stitch

Lot:

1185. Even-Weave: specialty threads, 8-16 count

1186. Even-Weave: specialty threads, 18-22 count

1187. Linen: specialty threads, 25-29 count

1188. Linen: specialty threads, 30-36 count

1189. Even-Weave: beaded items, 8-16 count

1190. Even-Weave: beaded items, 18-22 count

1191. Linen: beaded items, 25-29 count

Class 9: Framed Cross-Stitch Items

Lot:

1195. Even-Weave

1196. Linen

1197. Beaded

1198. Specialty threads

1199. Bookmarks

1200. Pictures

1201. Ornaments

1202. Houses, 3-dimensional

1203. Other than named

Class 10: Waste Canvas

Lot:

1205. 8.5 count

1206. 10 count

1207. 14 count

1208. 16 count or smaller

Class 11: Cross-Stich Pillows

Lot:

1210. Even-Weave, 8 to 16 count

1211. Even-Weave, 18 to 22 count

1212. Linen, any count

Class 12: Cross-Stich Afghans

Lot:

1215. 8 to 16 count

1216. 18 to 22 count

1217. Other than named

Class 13: Cross-Stich Quilts

Lot:

1220. On even-weave, 8 to 16 count

1221. On even-weave, 18 to22 count

1222. Waste canvas, 8.5 count

1223. Waste canvas, 10 count

1224. Waste canvas, 14 count

1225. Other than named