Classes 138 to 149: Needlecraft
Contact: (905) 722-3165
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- Sample fabrics and/or yarns MUST accompany each entry, with the exception of the Prayer/Comfort shawl category. Please place samples in small zip lock bag safety pinned to bottom right hand corner of entry. Thank you.
- Be sure to read all the rules pertaining to the Needlecraft Section before bringing articles to the Fair for competition.
- In order to keep a high standard, soiled, defective, more than 2 yrs old, or worn entries will be eliminated from the competition by the Judge and/or the Committee.
- Quilters please add a 3” sleeve so quilt can be safely hung.
- Please review OAAS eligibility rules and regulation included in this section.
- All exhibitors welcome.
- It is the exhibitors responsibility to ensure entry is in the correct class and item (1 entry per item #). Entries will not be moved once the exhibitor has left the item.
Best in Show: $25.00
Class 138: Quilting
Rules for OAAS Quilt Competition
Contact Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies for a full list of OAAS rules please visit www.ontariofairs.ca
General conditions for both hand and machine quilting:
- Each local fair is entitled to send the grand champion quilt judged “Best in Show” for both sections to the district competition. If the same quilt wins at more than one fair the exhibitor must consider the agricultural society closest to his/her home address as the one from which the quilt will be sent from.
- Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A provincial grand champion will be selected at the annual OAAS convention.
- The winners name and pattern is to be displayed at the fair on a sign provided by OAAS.
- Upon making an entry into the OAAS quilt competition the exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
- The winning OAAS champion quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future district and or convention OAAS competitions.
Hand Quilting (OAAS Sections 1 to 4)
All articles must be new and unused. Sample fabrics must be attached.
Additional rules for OAAS Hand Quilting Competition:
- Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor.
- Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be accepted)
Prize Money:
1st: $50.00; 2nd: $30.00; 3rd: $20.00
Section:
OAAS Hand Quilting
- Quilt – traditional design only – pieced
- Quilt – traditional design only – appliqueed
- Quilt – mixed technique – must include at least 3 different techniques
- Quilt – whole cloth – one fabric on each side of quilt – design made only by hand quilting done on the quilt
Machine Quilting (OAAS Sections 5 to 8)
Sample fabric & floss if embroidery used must be attached to each entry..
Additional rules for OAAS Machine Quilting Competition:
- Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor.
- Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition.
- Entries must have visible quilting
Prize Money:
1st: $20.00; 2nd: $15.00; 3rd: $10.00
Section:
OAAS Machine Quilting
- Quilt – pieced (must be a min. of 324” measured on the perimeter)
- Quilt – crib (not larger than 200” perimeter)
- Quilt – appliqueed (must be a min. of 324” measured on the perimeter)
- Quilt – not listed above
Machine Quilting
- Any style made by first time quilter (1st time quilters must have less than 2 years experience)
- Patchwork
- Appliqueed
- Single quilt – (greater than 240” less than 324” measured on the perimeter)
- Quilted wall hanging – (w/sleeve greater than 160” less than 288” measured on the perimeter)
- Piece of quilted clothing
- Lap quilt – 40” x 60”
- Quilt top only – (must be a min. of 324” measured on the perimeter)
- 2 quilt sample blocks – 12 1/2” square not quilted
- Childs preprinted panel
- Youth quilt – (greater than 240” less than 324”)
- Rag quilt
- Quilt as you go – (method by which sandwiched quilt blocks are pre-sewn then sewn together to form a quilt)
- Open other than mentioned above. Your choice of size.
Class 139: Crocheted Work
Prize Money:
1st: $8.00; 2nd: $6.00; 3rd: $4.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- Sample fabrics/yarns must be attached to each item, in bottom right hand corner.
- Sections 1 to 5 – must not be larger than 48” x 60”
- No ribbons or ties on baby items for judging
- Items must be blocked to prevent rippling.
Section:
- Afghan crocheted in strips
- Afghan crocheted in one colour
- Afghan crocheted in more than one colour
- Afghan crocheted in squares
- Afghan crocheted in one piece
- Crocheted granny square afghan
- Crocheted lap cover
- Crocheted doll’s dress
- Baby’s crocheted blanket ( min. 36” square)
- Baby’s crocheted sweater and bonnet
- Ladies crocheted pullover
- Ladies crocheted cardigan
- Ladies crocheted hat
- Crocheted doll’s dress, on doll
- 2 crocheted dishcloths – different designs
- 1 pair pillowcases – crocheted edge
- Crocheted doily – 9” to 12” mounted
- Crocheted doily – 12” to 20” mounted
- Crocheted rug
- Crocheted cushion cover
- Crocheted tea cozy on tea pot
- Beginners only – afghan square not less than 12” x 12”
- Open — any crocheted item not already listed
Class 140: Knitted Work
Prize Money:
1st: $8.00; 2nd: $6.00; 3rd: $4.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- Sample fabrics/yarns must be attached to each item, in bottom right hand corner.
- Sections 2 and 3 – must not be larger than 48” x 60”
- No ribbons or ties on baby items for judging
Section:
- Knitted doll’s dress
- Afghan knitted in one colour
- Afghan knitted in more than one colour
- Baby knitted blanket (min. circumference 128”) at least 32” square.
- Baby’s knitted pant and top
- Baby’s knitted dress
- Baby’s knitted sweater and bonnet
- Girl’s vest – knitted or crocheted
- Child’s knitted cardigan up to size 6x
- Child’s pullover up to size 6x
- Child’s pullover – open
- Child’s toque and mitt set.
- Ladies knitted pullover
- Ladies knitted cardigan
- Man’s knitted socks – 1 pair
- Knitted doll’s dress – on doll
- Knitted stuffed animal
- 2 knitted dishcloths – 2 different designs
- Open-any knitted work not previously listed in this class.
- Knitted tea cozy on tea pot
- Knitted purse/bag
- Beginners only – 16 to 19 yrs – any knitted article
Class 141: Sewn Work, Household Linens
Prize Money:
1st: $8.00; 2nd: $6.00; 3rd: $4.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- Sample fabrics/yarns must be attached to each item,
Section:
- Shopping bag – sewn
- Dresser scarf – embroidered
- 1 pair pillowcases – cross-stitched
- 1 pair pillowcases – embroidered
- Open – Fair Theme
- Halloween costume
- Child’s sewn article of clothing
- Child’s sewn sleep wear
- Girl’s dress up to size 6x
- Flannel pajama pants
- Embroidered guest towel
- Set of 2 fabric place mats
- 2 fabric pot holders
- Fabric cushion not less than 16” x 16”
- Open – any article not mentioned above.
Class 142: Miscellaneous
Prize Money:
1st: $8.00; 2nd: $6.00; 3rd: $4.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- Sample fabrics/yarns must be attached to each item,
Section:
- Counted cross-stitch – framed, back-finished
- Cross-stitch (not counted), framed, back-finished
- Crewel, framed, back-finished
- One item of felting
- Braided rug
- Hooked rug or wall hanging
- Open cross-stitch work
- Open – in Fair theme
Class 143: For Persons 65 or Older
Prize Money:
1st: $8.00; 2nd: $6.00; 3rd: $4.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- Sample fabrics/yarns must be attached to each item.
- With your permission, items in Sections 1, 3, 9 will be donated to Rose of Sharon. Please mark entry tag “To Be Donated”. Many thanks.
Section:
- Pair child’s slippers
- Pair adult slippers
- Child’s knitted sweater
- Baby quilt – 36” x 46” approx
- Adult pullover – knitted
- Child’s knitted vest
- Afghan – knitted
- Afghan – crocheted
- Hat and mitt set – child’s
- Hanging towel for fridge – sewn or crocheted
- One pair adult socks
- Your choice of any needlework not previously mentioned in this class
Class 144: Youth Up to 16 Years Old
Prize Money:
1st: $10.00; 2nd: $5.00; 3rd: $3.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Section:
- Knitted Item – open
- Crocheted Item – open
- Sewn Item
Classes 145 to 149: Charitable
All entries to be donated to places indicated, or an acceptable alternate. Due to the nature of these classes, more than one entry is allowed in class 145, 146,147, 148, and 149 however only one item per class is eligible for judging and prize money. Please indicate the item to be judged on the entry tag. Many thanks.
Class 145: Prayer/Comfort Shawl
The prayer shawl knitting/crocheting group meets at Knox United Church in Sutton on the first Monday of every month from October to June. Shawls, baby blankets and lap afghans are created by individuals and given to anyone who is facing a difficult time in their life such as grief, loneliness or health challenges. They are also presented for happy occasions such as weddings, baptisms and graduations.
Please contact Carol Lockie at 905 722 5317 if you would like further information about the group.
Prize Money:
1st: $25.00; 2nd: $15.00; 3rd: $10.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- Adult shawls are ideally 60” long and 20-22” wide. If triangular, the distance between horizontal points is 60”.
- Baby shawls are ideally 24” x 30”.
- Prayer shawls ideally are 5’ long and 20-22” wide.
- Please use soft washable yarn in the pattern of your choice.
- Please note Prayer shawls DO NOT require a fabric sample.,
Section:
- Knitted prayer shawl
- Crochet prayer shawl
- Knitted prayer shawl – baby
- Crochet prayer shawl – baby
Class 146: Mitten Tree
Prize Money:
1st: $7.00; 2nd: $5.00; 3rd: $3.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Section:
- Knitted mittens in either child or adult size. to be distributed throughout the community
Class 147: Littlest Angel
Prize Money:
1st: $10.00; 2nd: $7.00; 3rd: $5.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- All entries in Sections 1 & 2 will be donated to the Maternal Child Program at Southlake Regional Health Centre.
- All work shall be without ties attached
Section:
- Hat – knitted -size 3 to 6lbs. or size 5 to 8 lbs.
- Hat – crocheted – size 3 to 6lbs. or size 5 to 8 lbs.
Class 148: Project Linus Blankets
“Project Linus” is a nationwide 100% volunteer organization whose goal is to provide handmade blankets to children facing substantial distress or trauma in their lives.
Prize Money:
1st: $10.00; 2nd: $7.00; 3rd: $5.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- Any pattern is acceptable with any child appropriate colour.
- Blankets must be washable. No wool, please.
- Please ensure that you attach your name and address to each blanket to be thanked.
- Sizes are approximate.
- The ‘square’ shape is preferred for preemie, newborn and infant blankets as it’s easier to wrap and cuddle a baby in a square.
Section – Knitted or Crocheted Blanket:
- Preemie & Newborn (4 lb +): 15” square up to 20”
- Newborn (0 – 6 months): 20” square to 24” square
- Infant (6 months – 1 year): 24” square up to 35” square
- Toddler (age 2 – 4): 35” x 45” or approximate (i.e.: 40×50)
- Child (age 5 – 9): 40”x50” or approximate
- Tween (age 10 – 13): 40” x 60” or approximate
- Teen (age 14 – 17): 40” x 65” – 70” + or approximate
Class 149: Lap Afgans
Knitted or crocheted afghans will be donated to Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Prize Money:
1st: $10.00; 2nd: $7.00; 3rd: $5.00
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Section:
- Your choice of size.
