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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. One entry per section. Attach entry tag using safety pins NOT straight pins. 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. Sponsors are not allowed to compete in a section she/he is sponsoring. Quilts and afghans will be covered with clear plastic while on display KNITTING AND CROCHETING must be hand done unless otherwise specified and MUST be accompanied by a sample of yarn or yarn label.
CLASS 430
SPECIAL - COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT TOUCH, TACTILE or FIDGET QUILTS
These quilts/blankets/mats will be donated to Dementia and Alzheimer patients throughout Brant County and to Lansdowne Children's 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. 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, incorporating a Carnival theme - no larger than 7"x9".
4. Embellished receiving blanket - perimeter max 170".
5. Set of 4 fabric beverage coasters, may incorporate machine or hand embroidery.
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 appreciation of Kay Taylor's service to PAS.
11. Quilted table topper, not runner.
12. Rug - braided, woven, jelly roll, quilted (no latch hook) - perimeter max 150".
13. Memory (keepsake) stuffed animal made from loved one's clothing.
14. Fabric wallet or purse.
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 (no quilts).
20. Hallowe'en wall hanging, quilted or not quilted, ready to hang - perimeter max 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 ready for "The Carnival" handmade fabric outfit.
24. Best dressed doll ready for "The Carnival", 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 max 160".
27. Set of 2 fabric Christmas tree ornaments incorporating machine embroidery.
28. 2 quilted Christmas placemats.
29. Christmas apron.
BEST IN SHOW (Christmas) sections 25-29: $20 donated by the Handi-Craft committee.
SENIOR CITIZENS (65 YEARS OF AGE OR 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. 2 quilt blocks of a current project, suitably mounted - 15" max.
35. Afghan any kind, perimeter min 160" (include sample of yarn or yarn label).
36. SPECIAL: Quilt, any technique, any size, solely work of the exhibitor, longarm accepted. Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Gift Cards donated by Mary Maxim, Paris.
HIGHEST POINTS (Senior Citizens) sections 30-36: $25 gift card donated by Len's Mill Store.
AFGHANS
**Entries must be accompanied by a yarn sample or the yarn label**
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 max 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 max 120".
45. SPECIAL: Wall hanging, any technique, hand or machine quilted, ready to hang - perimeter max 150". Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 Donated by Paris Quilting Bees in memory of Debbie Desforges.
46. Miniature quilt, hand or machine quilted - perimeter max 64".
47. SPECIAL: Wall hanging, Art Quilt, original composition, any technique, any shape, predominantly fiber, ready to hang - perimeter min 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. Hand, domestic, or longarm machine quilted - perimeter max 192". Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 Donated by Brant Heritage Quilters Guild in memory of Joan Southam.
49. SPECIAL: Baby Quilt, pre-printed panel, no long arm - perimeter max 200". Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Donated by Cheryl Turnbull.
50. SPECIAL: Lap Quilt, any technique, hand, domestic, or longarm 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 longarm quilted - perimeter max 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.
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 the exhibitor. Machine quilted, longarm accepted. Judged on piecing/applique/embroidery and finishing techniques only. Print name of longarm quilter (if applicable) on front of entry tag
54. Quilt, made by more than one person, machine quilted, longarm accepted. Indicate work of exhibitor on back of tag and name of longarm quilter (if applicable) on front of tag.
55. SPECIAL: Quilt, any technique(s) - incorporates both hand and machine quilting, longarm accepted. Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Gift Cards donated by Len's Mill Store.
56. Quilt - any technique(s) - domestic machine quilted.
57. Quilt - any technique(s) - longarm machine quilted.
58. Quilt - any technique(s) - hand quilted.
59. Quilt - incorporating piecing and/or applique and/or machine or hand embroidery - quilted by hand or machine, longarm accepted.
60. SPECIAL: Child's Bed Quilt, any technique(s) hand or machine quilted (longarm accepted) perimeter min 220". 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 Anne MacFarlane.
62. SPECIAL: Quilt, Exhibitor's Choice, longarm 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 https://ontarioagsocieties.com/convention/district-and-provincial-competition-rules
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10
63. Quilt, any technique, hand-quilted, perimeter min 324", all work solely by the exhibitor. 64. Quilt, any technique, machine quilted, longarm accepted, perimeter min 324", all work solely by the 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.
Thank you to all our sponsors. We appreciate your support!
SPECIAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT
HATS, MITTS/GLOVES, SCARVES knitted, crocheted, or sewn. Adult or children sizes. All items will be retained and donated to local agencies, churches, etc for distribution.
NO AGE LIMIT OR EXHIBITOR FEE REQUIRED. NO LIMIT OF ENTRIES AND NO PRIZES AWARDED.
Your reward for participating in this class is the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when helping to provide these cozy necessities for adults and children in your community.
