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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.