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ALL EXHIBITS must be SOLELY THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR unless otherwise specified.
Exhibits must be clean, current, in new condition and may not be exhibited for more than 2 years.
One entry per section. Attach exhibit tag using safety pins NOT straight pins.
KNITTING AND CROCHETING is to be hand done unless otherwise specified.
NOTE: If there are more than eight entries in a section, 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds may be awarded.
Any items from the Handicraft Section that are not picked up by December 1st will be donated to the Paris Christmas Hampers.
CLASS 430
SPECIAL - COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT TOUCH, TACTILE or FIDGET QUILTS
These quilts/blankets/mats will be donated to Dementia and Alzheimer patients in seniors residences throughout Brant County and to Lansdowne Childrens Centre Autism Services. The blankets help to soothe agitated fidgeting, help focus attention, stimulate senses and exercise hand muscles. The quilt/ blanket should measure 24" to 28" square or rectangular.
For more information, Google "How to Make a Fidget Blanket or Quilt" or "How to Make a Touch
(Sensory) Blanket or Quilt". Please consider donating to this very worthwhile cause.
No age limit. No exhibitor fee. No limit of entries.
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20 Donated by Cheryl Turnbull and Stephanie Nemeth.
1. Touch Quilts/Blankets are SENSORY. They are colourful and feature different textures such as fake fur, satin, corduroy, terry towel, smooth cotton, plush and fleece. They may contain pictured fabrics and have a theme, but no embellishments.
2. Fidget Quilts/Blankets are PURPOSEFUL, often themed, with a variety of fabrics and colours. Include zippers, buttons, Velcro, ties, pockets, etc. attached securely (no beads).
HANDI-CRAFTS
Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $6 - Unless otherwise noted
3. Mug rug (no larger than 7"x9").
4. Small sewing kit for travelling.
5. Set of 3 knitted or crocheted dishcloths.
6. Microwave bowl or cozy.
7. Placemats (2), quilted, not Christmas.
8. Fabric storage basket (no plastic canvas).
9. Placemat for a child, quilted or not quilted.
10. SPECIAL: Quilted table runner (not Christmas). Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Donated by Stephanie Nemeth and Darlene Murphy in memory of Mrs Barb Kelman.
11. SPECIAL: Quilted table topper (not runner). Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 Donated by Paris Quilting Bees in memory of Rica Maguire.
12. Rug - braided, woven, jelly roll, quilted (no latch hook) no larger than 140" perimeter.
13. Memory (keepsake) stuffed animal made from loved one's clothing.
14. SPECIAL: Fancy fabric wallet or purse Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Gift Cards donated by Heirloom Treasures, St George.
15. Tote bag, quilted.
16. Pot holders or hot pads (2) with thermal batting (not oven mitts).
17. SPECIAL: An article utilizing fabric selvages (placemat, table runner, tote bag etc.).
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, $8 Donated by Joyce Monkhouse.
18. Stuffed toy animal, washable and child safe.
19. Hallowe'en decoration made from fabric or yarn (not quilts).
20. Hallowe'en wall hanging, quilted, ready to hang (perimeter maximum 160").
21. Accessory for boy's room - fabric or yarn only (no quilts, ceramics or woodwork).
22. Accessory for girl's room - fabric or yarn only (no quilts, ceramics or woodwork).
23. Best dressed doll, handmade fabric outfit.
24. Best dressed doll, knitted or crocheted outfit.
HIGHEST POINTS (Handi-Crafts) sections 3-24: $25 Gift Card donated by Len's Mill Store.
CHRISTMAS
Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $6 - Unless otherwise noted
25. SPECIAL: Christmas table runner - quilted. Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 Donated by Marion Clement.
26. Christmas wall hanging - quilted, ready to hang (perimeter maximum 160").
27. Set of 2 Christmas ornaments incorporating machine embroidery.
28. Christmas placemats (2) quilted.
29. Christmas stocking - decorative.
BEST IN SHOW (Christmas) sections 25-29: $20 donated by Handi-Craft committee.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Open to men and women 65 years of age of older
Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $6 - Unless otherwise noted
30. SPECIAL: Any article utilizing machine embroidery Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Gift Cards donated by Heirloom Treasures, St George.
31. Any article utilizing hand embroidery.
32. Baby sweater and bonnet or hood, knitted or crocheted.
33. Teapot cozy - sewn, knitted or crocheted (do not include teapot).
34. Quilt blocks (2) of a current project, suitably mounted (15" maximum).
35. Afghan any kind, approx. 160" perimeter or larger.
36. SPECIAL: Quilt, any technique and size, solely work of exhibitor, long arm accepted.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Gift Cards donated by Mary Maxim, Paris.
HIGHEST POINTS (Senior Citizens) sections 30-36: $25 donated by PAS Homecraft.
AFGHANS
180" perimeter or larger, unless otherwise specified
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 - Unless otherwise noted
37. Afghan - knitted or crocheted using bulky yarn - approx 160" perimeter.
38. Afghan - knitted or crocheted, any pattern - more than one colour.
39. Afghan - knitted or crocheted, any pattern - all one colour (variegated yarn accepted).
40. Wheelchair or lap robe afghan - knitted or crocheted, 140" - 160" perimeter.
41. SPECIAL: My First Exhibited Afghan - knitted or crocheted - any pattern. Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Gift Cards donated by Mary Maxim Ltd. Paris.
BEST IN SHOW (Afghans) sections 35, 37-41: $25 gift card donated by Len's Mill Store.
QUILTING
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 - Unless otherwise noted
42. 2 Quilt Blocks from a current project, suitably mounted and named.
43. SPECIAL: Quilted Autumn or Hallowe'en wall hanging (perimeter maximum 120").
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 Donated by Brant Heritage Quilters Guild in memory of Rica Maguire.
44. Landscape quilt wall hanging (fabric collage, no panels) ready to hang (perimeter maximum 120").
45. Wall hanging, any technique, hand or machine quilted, ready to hang (perimeter maximum 150").
46. Miniature quilt, hand or machine quilted (perimeter maximum 64").
47. SPECIAL: Wall hanging, Art Quilt, original composition any technique, any shape, predominantly fibre, ready to hang (perimeter minimum 100"). Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 Donated by Brant Heritage Quilters Guild in memory of Carla Rutherford.
48. SPECIAL: Baby Quilt, not pre-printed panel (perimeter maximum 192"). Hand, domestic or long-arm machine quilted. Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 Donated by Brant Heritage Quilters Guild in memory of Georgie Szabo.
49. SPECIAL: Baby Quilt, pre-printed panel, (perimeter maximum 200"). No long arm.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Donated by Cheryl Turnbull.
50. SPECIAL: Lap Quilt, any technique, hand, domestic or long-arm machine quilted, (approx 160"-210" perimeter).
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 Donated by Paris Quilting Bees in memory of Kathryn Gillis.
51. Wheelchair quilt - any technique, hand, domestic or long-arm machine quilted (perimeter maximum 150").
52. "Flimsy" - quilt top only, no batting or backing, any technique(s).
JUDGES CHOICE sections 43-51: $50 Gift Card donated by John M Hall - The House of Quality Linens, Paris.
Sections 53-62 - perimeter minimum 200", all work solely by exhibitor except where noted.
LARGE QUILTS - PERIMETER MINIMUM 200"
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 - Unless otherwise noted
53. Quilt, made by more than one person, pieced, appliqued and/or embroidered by exhibitor. Machine quilted, long-arm accepted. Judged on piecing/applique/embroidery and finishing techniques only. Print name of long-arm quilter (if applicable) on front of entry tag
54. Quilt, made by more than one person, machine quilted (long-arm accepted). Indicate work of exhibitor on back of tag and name of long arm quilter (if applicable) on front of tag.
55. SPECIAL: Quilt, any technique(s) - incorporates both hand and machine quilting (long-arm accepted). Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Gift Cards donated by Len's Mill Store.
56. Quilt - any technique, domestic machine quilted.
57. Quilt - any technique, long-arm machine quilted.
58. Quilt - any technique - hand quilted.
59. Quilt - incorporating applique and/or embroidery (machine or hand) and hand or machine quilted (long-arm accepted).
60. SPECIAL: Child's Bed Quilt, any technique(s) hand or machine quilted (long arm accepted) perimeter minimum 220". Perimeter minimum 200" Donated by Darlene Murphy.
61. SPECIAL: Quilt - Exhibitor's Choice - hand quilted or domestic machine quilted only. Donated by Brant Heritage Quilters Guild in memory of Norma Langton.
62. SPECIAL: Quilt, Exhibitor's Choice - long-arm accepted. Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Gift Cards donated by Len's Mill Stores.
OAAS QUILTING
OAAS Competition - sections 63 & 64 MUST follow OAAS rules which can be found at OAAS Fair Competitions - click on Convention - click on District and Provincial Competition Rules - click on Machine Quilted Competition and Hand Quilted Competition.
https://ontarioagsocieties.com/convention/district-and-provincial-competition-rules
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10
63. Quilt, any technique, hand-quilted, perimeter minimum 324", all work solely by exhibitor.
64. Quilt, any technique, machine quilted, long-arm accepted, perimeter minimum 324", all work solely by exhibitor.
BEST IN SHOW - Hand Quilted: $25 donated by Kay Taylor.
BEST IN SHOW - Machine Quilted: $25 donated by Kay Taylor.
JUDGES CHOICE sections 36, 53-64: $50 Gift Card donated by John M Hall - The House of Quality Linens, Paris.
HIGHEST POINTS in class 430: $25 Gift Card donated by Len's Mill Stores. This prize is NOT TO BE CLAIMED by the same exhibitor two years in succession.
Any items from the Handi-Craft Section that are not picked up by December 1st will be donated to the Paris Christmas Hampers.
