ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
OPEN CLASS COMPETITION
NEEDLEWORK, SCRAPBOOKS and QUILT SHOW
August 11 -15, 2010
For more information, call the Otero County Extension Office, 254-7608 or a superintendent:
Clothing/Needlecraft Superintendent:
Pebble Pearl - 254-6131
Linda Fenter - 384-5732
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. Carefully READ all rules BEFORE completing the Entry Blank.
2. Exhibitors are required to complete their own entry blanks previous to entry time. Closing date of entries will be August 11, 2010, 10:00 a.m. All items entered must be in place before that time. (Items will be received from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, August 10, 2010, and from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in the Round Building on the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds.)
3. There will be a $1.00 entry fee per item for both non-professionals and for professionals.
4. Judging will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Judging is closed.
5. All articles must be accompanied by a completed official entry blank. All articles must have been made by the person entering the same, and the workmanship of all articles must have been completed within the last year. Items may not have been entered in the Arkansas Valley Fair in previous years. No one exhibitor will be allowed to enter more than one item in each class. Competition is open to all persons, male or female.
6. Professionals may exhibit.
A professional is defined as:
· Someone who has taught a class for a fee in the area of their entry(ies). This does not include demonstrations.
· Someone who has a degree in the area of their entry(ies).
· Someone who has received personal income from the sale of work in the area of their entry(ies).
· Someone who is a qualified judge for work in the area of their entry(ies).
7. In judging, the general appearance, suitability to purpose, beauty, style, color, design, cleanliness and material used in the article will be considered as well as the finish and workmanship of the article. In those classes in which no competition exists or, if in the opinion of the judges, an article exhibited is not worthy of a first award, the judge may award second, third, or no award. A champion of each department will be awarded in the needlework division and in the quilt division if, in the opinion of the judges, an article is worthy.
8. All articles must be a finished piece and any article soiled or defaced by wear is not eligible for exhibit or judging.
9. CHECK OUT TIME - No exhibit will be released before 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2010. (All entries must be removed by 4:00 p.m. on August 15, 2010. NO EXCEPTIONS.) Not responsible for items not picked up. They will be left unattended in exhibit building.
10. If there are enough similar items entered in any miscellaneous category to make a class, they will be judged separately. Decision is up to superin tendents and judges.
11. Because of limitation of space, we can guarantee only award winning entries display space.
12. Prize money in the amount of $25.00 will be awarded to the Grand Champion of each Division (Needlework and Quilt Divisions). Prize money in the amount of $15.00 will be awarded to the Reserve Grand Champion of each Division. Prize money in the amount of $5.00 will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion of each Department. All Needlework, Scrapbooks and Quilts will be combined for one People’s Choice award and the winner will receive $50.00 and a rosette.
13. The public will vote for the entry of their choice for the “People’s Choice Award” from the opening of the Round Building Wednesday afternoon until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14th.
ALL CARE POSSIBLE WILL BE USED TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF THE ENTRIES. HOWEVER, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THEY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE DONE TO, OCCASIONED BY, OR ARISING FROM ANY ARTICLE ON EXHIBITION WHEN LEFT AFTER CHECK-OUT TIME.
* CREATE YOUR OWN PATTERNS - It has to be an original design or instruction. It will be judged higher on originality and creativeness.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING TO WATCH THE EXHIBIT HALL DURING THE FAIR PLEASE CALL THE SUPERINTENDENT OR LET HER KNOW WHEN ENTERING YOUR PROJECTS.
NEEDLEWORK DIVISION
DEPARTMENT I - CLOTHING
Class
1. Clothing item - (machine)
2. Clothing item - (hand)
3. Create Your Own*, clothing
DEPARTMENT II - MACHINE SEWING
Class
1. Bags and carry-alls
2. Kitchen items
3. Dolls
DEPARTMENT III - KNITTING
Class
1. Clothing, knitted
2. Afghan, bedspreads, baby, knitted
3. Doilies, knitted
4. Baby set, knitted (may include combination of articles, ex: sweater and booties)
5. Doll clothes, dolls
6. Miscellaneous items, knitted
7. Create Your Own*, knitted
DEPARTMENT IV - CROCHETING (THREAD)
Class
1. Tablecloths, crochet
2. Bedspreads, crochet
3. Doilies, crochet
4. Pillows, crochet
5. Baby set, crochet (may include combination of articles, ex: sweater and booties)
6. Clothing, crochet
7. Crocheted doll clothes
8. Miscellaneous items, crochet
9. Create Your Own*, crochet
DEPARTMENT V - CROCHETING (YARN)
Class
1. Pot holders, hot plate mats, placements, crochet
2. Clothing, crochet
3. Pillows, crochet
4. Baby set, crochet (may include combination of articles, ex: sweater & booties)
5. Afghan, crochet
6. Crochet doll
7. Crochet doll clothes
8. Miscellaneous items, crochet
9. Create Your Own*, crochet
DEPARTMENT VI - HAND EMBROIDERY
Class
1. Pillow cases
2. Tablecloths
3. Tea towels, set of 3
4. Sampler or embroidered wall hanging
5. Candlewicking
6. Miscellaneous items, hand embroidered
7. Create Your Own*, hand embroidery
DEPARTMENT VII - COUNTED CROSS STITCH
Class
1. Counted cross-stitch wall hanging, aide cloth
2. Counted cross-stitch wall hanging, aide cloth,embellished
3. Counted cross-stitch wall hanging, linen
4. Counted cross stitch wall hanging, linen,embellished
5. Counted cross-stitch, as decoration on clothing
6. Counted cross-stitch, any other item
7. Create Your Own*, counted cross stitch
DEPARTMENT VIII - MACHINE EMBROIDERY
Class
1. Decorated or Enhancement
2. Appliqued onto any article
3. Machine pre-programmed designs
4. Create Your Own*, machine embroidery
DEPARTMENT IX - CREWEL EMBROIDERY
Class
1. Crewel picture or wall hanging
2. Crewel, picture or wall hanging, embellished
3. Miscellaneous items, crewel embroidery
4. Create Your Own*, crewel embroidery
DEPARTMENT X - NEEDLEPOINT
Class
1. Needlepoint, picture or wall hanging
2. Needlepoint, picture or wall hanging, embellished
3. Needlepoint, plastic canvas
4. Miscellaneous items, needlepoint
5. Create Your Own*, needlepoint
DEPARTMENT XI - HAND SPUN YARN
Class
1. Hand spun yarn, skein
2. Hand spun yarn, any item
3. Create Your Own*, hand spun yarn
DEPARTMENT XII - OTHER NEEDLEWORK
Class
1. Stuffed toys
2. Rag dolls
3. Soft sculptured doll or toys
4. Pillows
5. Tatting, any article
6. Latch-hook articles, other than rugs
7. Latch-hook rugs
8. Rugs, any style other than latch-hook
9. Weaving
10. Article other than listed
11. Create Your Own*
DEPARTMENT XIII - SCRAPBOOKS
Class
1. Special Occasion
2. General
3. Speciality Page (1 page)
4. Pop-up (2 facing pages)
5. Other
DEPARTMENT XIV - SENIOR NEEDLEWORK
(70 years of age and over)
Class
1. Clothing, any item
2. Machine sewing, any item
3. Knitting, any item
4. Crocheting, any item
5. Embroidery, any item
6. Needlepoint, any item
7. Counted Cross Stitch, any item
8. Quilts
9. Create Your Own*, senior needlework
10. Scrapbook
11. Miscellaneous
DEPARTMENT XV - JUNIOR NEEDLEWORK
(16 years of age and under)
Class
1. Clothing, any item
2. Machine Sewing, any item
3. Knitting, any item
4. Crocheting, any item
5. Embroidery, and item
6. Needlepoint, any item
7. Counted Cross Stitch, any item
8. Quilts
9. Create Your Own*, junior needlework
10. Scrapbook
11. Miscellaneous
DEPARTMENT XVI - PROFESSIONALS
Classes to be determined by Superintendent
QUILT DIVISION
A. An exhibitor may not enter more than one piece
of work under a quilt class number.
B. Quilt tops made by two or more people shall be
entered as a group effort quilt with all persons
contributing to the workmanship of the quilt
listed in the entry.
C. The Superintendent reserves the right to
reorganize quilt classes as deemed necessary.
D. The judge will award prizes only to articles
deemed worthy of merit.
E. The decision of the judge is FINAL.
DEPARTMENT XVII - QUILTS
Class:
1. All Hand
2. All Machine
3. Machine pieced, hand quilted
4. Hand pieced, machine quilted
DEPARTMENT XVIII - QUILTS(Judged on piecing only)
Class
1. Machine pieced - professionally quilted
2. Hand pieced - professionally quilted
DEPARTMENT XVIV - MIXED TECHNIQUE
QUILTS (APPLIQUE, EMBROIDERED,
EMBELLISHED)
Class
1. All hand
2. All machine
3. Machine pieced, hand quilted
4. Hand pieced, machine quilted
DEPARTMENT XX - MIXED TECHNIQUE
QUILTS (APPLIQUE, EMBROIDERED,
EMBELLISHED)(Judged on piecing only)
Class
1. Machine pieced, professionally quilted
2. Hand pieced, professionally quilted
DEPARTMENT XXIII- GROUP EFFORT
Class
1. All hand
2. All machine
3. Machine pieced, hand quilted
4. Hand pieced, machine quilted
DEPARTMENT XXI - SMALL PIECES (WALL
HANGING, BABY, MINIATURES)
Class
1. All hand
2. All machine
3. Machine pieced, hand quilted
4. Hand pieced, machine quilted
DEPARTMENT XXII - SMALL PIECES (WALL
HANGING, BABY, MINIATURES)(Judged on piecing only)
1. Machine pieced, professionally quilted
2. Hand pieced, professionally quilted
DEPARTMENT XXIV - CLOTHING &
MISCELLANEOUS
Class
1. All hand
2. All machine
3. Machine pieced, hand quilted
4. Hand pieced, machine quilted
ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
OPEN CLASS COMPETITION
Needlework, Scrapbooks and Quilts
Official Entry Blank
Name
Address Phone
City/State/Zip
Dept. Class Item (leave blank)
Additional items may be listed on the back.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXHIBITS:
All care possible will be used to insure the safety of the entries. However, under no circumstances will the fair be responsible for any loss, injury or damage done to, occasioned by, or arising from any article on exhibition or when left after check-out time.
CHECK OUT TIME: 2:00 -4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 16, 2009.
I am not a professional according to any of the following definitions:
(a) I have not taught a class for a fee in the area of my entry(ies). This does not include demonstrations.
(b) I do not have a degree in the area of my entry(ies).
(c) I have not received personal income from the sale of work in the area of my entry(ies).
(d) I am not a qualified judge for work in the area of my entry(ies).
(e) I certify that I have done all needle work on this project (if part of exhibit was ready-made, please indicate).
I am a professional according to one or more of the above definitions.
ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
OPEN CLASS COMPETITION
Needlework, Scrapbooks and Quilts
Official Entry Blank
Name _________________________________________________________________________
Address Phone ____________________
City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________
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Dept.
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Class
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Item
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(leave blank)
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Additional items may be listed on the back.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXHIBITS:
All care possible will be used to insure the safety of the entries. However, under no circumstances will the fair be responsible for any loss, injury or damage done to, occasioned by, or arising from any article on exhibition or when left after check-out time.
CHECK OUT TIME: 2:00-4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 15, 2010.
I am not a professional according to any of the following definitions:
(a) I have not taught a class for a fee in the area of my entry(ies). This does not include demonstrations.
(b) I do not have a degree in the area of my entry(ies).
(c) I have not received personal income from the sale of work in the area of my entry(ies).
(d) I am not a qualified judge for work in the area of my entry(ies).
(e) I certify that I have done all needle work on this project (if part of exhibit was ready-made, please
indicate).
I am a professional according to one or more of
the above definitions.
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(SIGNATURE) - AMATEUR (SIGNATURE) - PROFESSIONAL
ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
OPEN CLASS NEEDLEWORK COMPETITION
CHECK OUT TIME: 2:00 -4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 15, 2010.
Name: _______________________________ Number of items entered: ____________
2010 TBA.........AVF FLOWER SHOW 2009
"We are a 'SLICE' of the Valley"
1. CROWLEY
A small arrangement of fresh flowers not to exceed 7 inches in height or width.
a. for experienced arrangers
b. for novices
2. SUGAR CITY
A cup and saucer arrangement of fresh flowers
a. for experienced arrangers
b. for novices
3. ROCKY FORD
A fresh flower arrangement containing visible rocks and water.
4. SWINK
A Patriotic silk arrangement
5. ORDWAY
A fresh flower arrrangement in a tin can container
a. for experienced arrangers
b. for novices
6. CHERAW
A fresh flower Thanksgiving centerpiece arrangement (think turkey)
7. LA JUNTA
A large dry arrangement no to exceed 28 inches including container.(may include a railroad item)
8.FOWLER
A fresh foliage arrangement. Must have a bird as an accessory.
a. for experienced arrangers
b. for novices
9. MANZANOLA
A fresh fruit and/or vegetable arrangement in container of choice (must include an apple)
10. LAS ANIMAS (care center residents only)
An arrangement using silk flowers
11.OLNEY SPRINGS-- JUNIOR DIVISION (18 years old and under)
A fresh arrangement in container of choice. Must have water visible.
12. SPECIMEN CATEGORY - BEST IN THE VALLEY
A single flower specimen of roses, dahlias, daisies etc. accepted.
This category must be grown by exhibitor.
Milk glass vases provided.
RULES / REGULATIONS FOR AVF FLOWER SHOW 2010
REGISTRATION: THURSDAY AUGUST 12, 11AM-----2:30PM
ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN TO AMATEUR GARDNERS AND FLOWER ARRANGERS. AN EXHIBITOR MAY ENTER AS MANY CLASSES AS ARE LISTED. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR WILL BE ACCEPTED IN EACH CLASS. NO ENTREES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 2:30PM. ENTRIES MAY BE REMOVED SUNDAY, AUG. 15, 2-4PM
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE ENTRIES EARLIER! THANK YOU.
ACCESSORIES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
EXPERIENCED ARRANGERS: THOSE WHO HAVE WON THREE OR MORE BLUE RIBBONS IN A FLOWER SHOW ARRANGEMENT DIVISION.
NOVICE EXHIBITORS: THOSE WHO HAVE WON NO MORE THAN TWO BLUE RIBBONS IN A FLOWER SHOW ARRANGEMENT DIVISION.
JUDGING: JUDGING WILL BE CONDUCTED THURSDADY AFTERNOON 14TH AT 3PM AND WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL 9PM. SHOW WILL BE OPEN.
FRIDAY, AUG. 13, 12-9PM
SATURDAY, AUG. 14, 9-9PM
AWARDS: RIBBONS WILL BE GIVEN IN ALL CLASSES TO THE ENTRIES MERITED FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD. A POINT SYSTEM WILL BE USED WITH 5 POINTS FOR FIRST PLACE, 4 POINTS FOR SECOND AND 3 POINTS FOR THIRD PLACE.
GRAND CHAMPION ROSETTE WILL BE AWARDED TO THE CONTESTANT ACCUMULATING MOST POINTS PLUS $20.00 CASH. RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE WILL BE AWARDED TO CONTESTANT WITH SECOND MOST ACCUMULATED POINTS PLUS $10.00 CASH. IN JUNIOR & CARE CENTER RESIDENT CATEGORIES 1ST - $3.00 CASH, 2ND-$2.00 CASH, 3RD-$1.00 CASH.
SPECIEMEN ENTRIES WILL NOT COUNT AS POINTS TOWARD GRAND OR RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS.
PREPARATION OF EVENTS: THE FAIR BOARD CANNOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO LOSS OF PROPERTY, ALTHOUGH MAXIMUM CARE WILL BE TAKEN TO PROTECT THE POROPERTY OF EXHIBITORS. MATERIAL USED IN ARRANGEMENT CLASSES NEED NOT BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR, EXCEPT IN SPECIMEN CLASS.
QUESTIONS: SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL:
ROSE MC CLAIN 254-3462
NANCY MARTIN 254-7282
KATHY BEYER 267-4333
GENERAL CHAIRMAN: PEBBLE PEARL 254-6131
ENTRIES WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE LOT BACK OF THE ROUND HOUSE WITH ASSISTANCE PROVIDED.