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(604) 824-8191 info@chilliwackfair.com


CONVENOR: Marlene Randall

JUDGES: Miko Lisa Steiner

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE: Friday, July 28

EXHIBITOR’S ENTRY DATE: Wednesday, August 9 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Entries brought after this time cannot be judged.

ENTRY FEE: Sections A, B, C, and D: $0.50

(Pre-Teen, Teen, Over 75 yrs. Young, People With Diverse Abilities)

Sections E, F, G, H, I, and J: $1.00 (Open)

PRIZE MONEY: 1ST – $5, 2ND – $4, 3RD – $3

Rosettes: Best in Show, Honourable Mention, Most Points and Best in Category

SPECIAL AWARDS:

• Most Points (includes all sections): $25 Cash Award

• Most Points in Section E (Sewing): $25 gift certificate from Castle Fun Park

• Most Points in Sections F and G combined (Hand Knitting and Crochet): $25 Gift certificate from Chilliwack Wool and Crafts

• Most Points in Section H (Creative Stitchery): TBA

• Book Prizes for

     Section A (Pre-Teen): Most Points in Sewing (1-6) and           

     1st place in Knitting (12)

     Section B (Teen): Most Points in Sewing (15-19) and   

     1st place in Knitting (26)

CATEGORIES:

• Pre-Teen          • Teen             • Over 75 yrs. Young

• People with Diverse Abilities

• Sewing            • Knitting.        • Crochet         

• Needlework    • Special Division

• Seasonal/Special Occasion

• Traditional Rug Hooking

Please Note:

• Only one entry per class is permitted.

• You must present your claim tag to collect your exhibit and prize money which will be released Sunday, August 13 at 5 p.m. After Sunday, items will be available in the Fair Office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thursday, August 17. The office will not be staffed after this date. See instructions in Notice to Exhibitors.

• All work must be the work of the exhibitor.

• All work must be completed after August 2022.

• No article previously competing in a Chilliwack Fair class will be accepted.

• All exhibitors of valuable items must have proper insurance to cover any loss or damage. See Notice to Exhibitors.

• Pre-Teens and Teens are encouraged to enter all regular classes (not eligible for lower age class).

• Prizes awarded are at judge’s discretion.

SECTION A: PRE-TEEN (Age 12 & under)

CLASSES:

1. Machine sewn apron

2. Machine sewn garment – any size or type

3. Machine sewn craft project – stuffed animals or dolls

4. Machine sewn craft project – small accessory (hat, bag, purse, etc.)

5. Pillow case using 2 or more pieces of fabric

6. Any other sewn item not listed – Please name item on entry form.

7. Embroidered article – any style needlework (hand done)

8. Cross Stitch – any items

9. Plastic Canvas – any item

10. Framed needlework picture – any size

11. Latch hook article – any size

12. Knitted article – Please name item on entry form.

13. Crocheted article – Please name item on entry form.

14. Doll’s clothes – any type

SECTION B: TEEN (Ages 13-18)

CLASSES:

15. Machine sewn apron

16. Machine sewn garment – any size or type

17. Machine sewn craft project – stuffed animals or dolls

18. Machine sewn craft project – small accessory (hat, bag, purse, etc.)

19. Pillow case using 2 or more pieces of fabric

20. Any other sewn item not listed – Please name item on entry form.

21. Embroidered article – any style needlework (hand done)

22. Cross Stitch – any items

23. Plastic Canvas – any item

24. Framed needlework picture – any size

25. Latch hook article – any size

26. Knitted article – Please name item on entry form.

27. Crocheted article – Please name item on entry form.

28. Doll’s clothes – any type

SECTION C: Over 75 Yrs. Young

CLASSES:

29. Crocheted article

30. Knitted article

31. Hand embroidered article

32. Needlepoint, petit point, or cross-stitch article

33. Machine sewn article

34. Toy, any style

35. Any other needle art or textile

SECTION D: PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES (Open to any person with neurodivergent, cognitive or physical support needs)

CLASSES:

36. Machine sewn, any article

37. Embroidery/cross stitch – any article

38. Plastic canvas – any item, any size

39. Knitted Article

40. Crocheted Article

41. Latch hooked article – any size

42. Any other textile craft not listed in category

SECTION E: SEWING (Open)

CLASSES:

43. Baby/toddler garment (up to size 2 yrs.)

44. Dress for adult or child

45. Shirt or blouse for adult or child

46. Skirt with waistband and zipper for adult or child

47. Pants or jeans with waistband and zipper for adult or child

48. Sleepwear or loungewear for adult or child

49. Lingerie for adult

50. Swimsuit for adult or child

51. Apron

52. Special occasion dress (wedding, prom/ graduation, christening, etc.)

53. Purse or tote bag

54. Set of 2 placemats or potholders/ oven mitts

55. Any holiday, seasonal or special occasion article – Please name article on entry form.

56. Doll’s clothes – one article or outfit

57. Stuffed toy – any type

58. Recycled article – major style change, a photograph or written description of the major style change MUST be attached to the article

59. Any other article not listed above – Please name article on form.

SECTION F: HAND KNITTING (Open)

CLASSES:

60. Cardigan or pullover using garter/stocking stitch only, except for ribbing

61. Cardigan or pullover using carried yarn or intarsia colour work

62. Cardigan or pullover using fancy stitches (lace, cables, etc.)

63. Sleeveless Vest

64. Baby sweater – any style

65. Baby or small child’s dress (up to size 4)

66. Baby blanket or shawl

67. Hat

68. Scarf or Cowl

69. Mittens or Gloves – with or without fingers

70. Socks

71. Slippers or slipper socks

72. Adult shawl/stole/shawlette

73. Stuffed toy – any type

74. Doll’s clothes – one article or outfit

75. Afghan or Blanket

76. Any other article not listed above – Please name article on entry form.

SECTION G: CROCHET (Open)

CLASSES:

77. Adult cardigan or pullover – any style

78. Child’s cardigan or pullover – any style

79. Baby sweater – any style

80. Sleeveless Vest

81. Baby or child’s dress (up to size 4)

82. Baby blanket or shawl

83. Hat

84. Scarf or Cowl

85. Mittens or Gloves – with or without fingers

86. Socks

87. Slippers or slipper socks

88. Adult shawl/stole/shawlette

89. Afghan – pieced circles or squares

90. Afghan – rows

91. Stuffed toy – any type

92. Doll clothes – one article or outfit

93. Holiday, seasonal, or special occasion – any article – Please name article on entry form.

94. Small crocheted article using #10 or higher thread (under 12 in./30 cm.)

95. Large crocheted article using #10 or higher thread (over 12 in./30 cm.)

96. Any article not listed above – Please name article on entry form.

SECTION H: COUNTED THREAD

97. Petit Point article – any size

98. Needlepoint article

99. Counted cross-stitch on Aida completed as a wall hanging or framed picture, with a worked area less than 80 sq. in. (8×10)

100. Counted cross-stitch on Aida completed as a wall hanging or framed picture, with a worked area more than 80 sq. in. (8×10)

101. Counted cross-stitch on linen or evenweave fabric completed as a wall hanging or framed picture, with a worked area less than 80 sq. in. (8×10)

102. Counted cross-stitch on linen or evenweave fabric completed as a wall hanging or framed picture, with a worked area more than 80 sq. in. (8×10)

103. Counted cross-stitch, any other article not listed above – Please name article on entry form.

104. Hardanger article – any size – Please name article on entry form.

105. Holiday, seasonal or special occasion – any article using a counted thread technique and medium – Please name article on entry form.

EMBROIDERY (Decorative stitches on fabric)

106. Hand embroidery (not counted thread), any size – Please name article on entry form.

107. Crewel embroidery using wool – any article – Please name article on entry form.

108. Cutwork embroidery – any article – Please name article on entry form.

109. Any other embroidery technique not listed above (such as stumpwork, pulled thread, etc.) – any article – Please name technique and article on entry form.

110. Holiday, seasonal or special occasion – any article using an embroidery technique – Please name article on entry form.

SPECIAL CREATIVE STITCHERY PROJECTS

111. Any creative stitchery article using silk or metallic threads as embellishments – Please name article on entry form.

112. Combination of 2 or more creative stitchery techniques – any article – Please name article and techniques used on entry form.

113. Work in Progress – any unfinished creative stitchery article with an explanation as to why it is not finished! This article will be judged on the quality of the work and originality of excuses! Please note that the article, name of creator and story will be displayed.

SECTION I: SPECIAL DIVISION (Open)

CLASSES:

114. Beaded article created by needle/hook, not jewelry. Jewelry must be entered in Dept. Q – Hobbies – Please name article on entry form.

115. Bead embellishment on garment or home décor items using needle/hook. Beadwork only to be judged – Please name article on entry form.

116. Any tatted article – Please name article on entry form.

117. Collection of 3 or more decorative items made by using one of the Needle Arts methods – Please name collection and method used on entry form.

118. Latch hook wall hanging or pillow – any size

119. Latch hook rug – any size

120. Plastic canvas work – any article – Please name article on entry form.

SECTION J: TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING (Open)

CLASSES:

121. Fine Cut

122. Wide Cut

123. Fine Cut – Novice (beginner up to 2 yrs.)

124. Wide Cut – Novice (beginner up to 2 yrs.)

125. Original design – not a bought canvas or kit

126. Novelties such as chairpad/cover, purse, tea cozy, etc. – Please name novelty article on entry form.