Class 34 – Homecrafts and Quilts
Directors: Janice Walsh 519-848-2022, Ruth Allsop
Arthur Fall Fairs Rules and Regulations:
1. All domestic goods (sewing & crafts) must be work of the exhibitors. Except for sections that state otherwise
2. Judges are authorized to disqualify soiled, worn or inappropriate items.
3. Each exhibitor may have only one entry per section.
4. All work may be shown for no more than 2 years.
5. In cases of no competition, the prize will be withheld unless the exhibit is worthy of a prize.
6. Entries must be ticketed and placed by 11:30am. Fri. Sept. 8th, 2023. THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
7. Safety pins, no straight pins for attaching tickets to an article.
8. New exhibitors, mark your entry tag N.E (NEW EXHIBITOR) next to your name.
9. Labels on projects need to be covered.
10. No computerized machine quilted entries accepted unless quilting is not to be judged.
Hall will be locked on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
It will be opened again at 4:30 for pick-up of your exhibits – no one allowed to get items until this time
OAAS Annual Hand Quilted Championship Quilt & Machine Quilted Championship Quilt
Eligibility, Rules and Regulations
1.) Entries must be solely quilted by the exhibitor; this is for both Machine & Hand Quilts
2.) 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) Note: the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. and Machine Quilts must have visible machine quilting.
3.) Arthur Fair is entitled to send only the Grand Champion Quilt from each type of Quilt section (Machine & Hand), (min. 324” measured on the perimeter) judged the best of show of all Hand and Machine quilted quilts to the District Competition; OR If any entry wins GRAND CHAMPION or BEST of ALL ELIGIBLE QUILTS at more than one Fair, the other Fairs at which this quilt was entered and won, should enter their RESERVE CHAMPION or SECOND BEST OF SHOW OF ALL CLASSES quilt in the District Competition
Judges Criteria for Quilts
General Appearance – 25 points; Colour/Materials – 20 points; Workmanship Quilting – 30 points; Borders – 10 points; Binding/Picots – 10 points; Batting& Lining – 5 points
Class 34 – Quilts
Prizes
Sections: 1-12: $8.00, $7.00, $6.00
Sections: 13-18: $7.00, $6.00, $5.00
Sections 1-2 additional rules: First and second prize winners will be the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion for Hand Quilted and Machine Quilted Quilts.
The Grand Champion in both sections must go to District Annual or forfeit prize and rosette.
Quilts must be at least 324" perimeter and include pattern name and creator.
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Quilt, hand appliquéd pieced, sampler or reversible – hand quilted
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Quilt, machine quilted, perimeter measurement to be 324″ or more. All work to be done by exhibitor.
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Quilt as you go Quilt. (Machine quilted) twin bed size or larger.
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A Pieced Quilt, 324” perimeter or larger. Top and binding must be done by Exhibitor and can be quilted by another party, include Name of Quilter. Top and binding only to be judged. Computerized quilting accepted since quilting not judged.
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An embroidered or appliqued quilt 324” perimeter or larger. Top and binding to be done by exhibitor and can be quilted by another party, include name of quilter. Top and binding to be judged. Computerized quilting accepted since quilting not judged.
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Quilt, tied, or biscuit, over 200” perimeter
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Quilt, youth, under 324″, but over 240” perimeter, suitable for a single bed, hand quilted.
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Quilt, youth, under 324″, but over 240” perimeter, suitable for a single bed, machine quilted. Top and Binding must be done by exhibitor and can be quilted by another party. Include name of Quilter. Top and Binding only to be judged. Computerized quilting accepted since quilting not judged.
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A Quilt, at least double bed size, made from blocks from an online quilt along project. Top and Binding must be done by exhibitor and can be quilted by another party. Include name of Quilter. Top and Binding only to be judged. Computerized quilting accepted since quilting not judged.
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Novelty Quilt can include embellishments with the theme “Tractors & Tailgates”; any size – could be 2 party – Top and Binding to be judged. Computerized quilting accepted since quilting not judged.
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Pre-printed panel/top quilt, hand or machine quilted. All work by exhibitor.
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Canada themed Quilt, any size, only top & binding to be judged
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A “Rag” quilt; more than 198” perimeter
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Child's quilt, hand quilted. At least 198” perimeter not to over exceed 240” perimeter.
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Child's quilt, machine quilted. All work by the exhibitor. At least 198” perimeter not to over exceed 240” perimeter.
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Quilt top, pieced, not quilted.
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Quilt top, appliquéd, not quilted.
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Quilt blocks, three different, mounted and named
Arthur Agricultural Society Specials– HAND QUILTS
Grand Champion Hand Quilted Special - $50.00
Reserve Champion Hand Quilted Special – $25.00
Arthur Agricultural Special – MACHINE QUILTS
Grand Champion Machine Quilt Special - $50.00
Reserve Champion Machine Quilt Special – $25.00
In Memory of Joyce Schnurr – Sponsored by Joyce Eckersley & Janice Walsh
“Joyce is our Star”
A 12 ½ inch Quilt block pattern – Must be a Star Pattern
Use shades and tints of blue. Extra points for sparkle.
Blocks to be retained and donated to Victoria Quilts
Prize: 1st: $20.00; 2nd: $15.00; 3rd: $10.00
In memory of Karen McDougall - Sponsored by Evelyne Near
A 12 1/2-inch Quilt block. Must be a star pattern and created with batiks
Blocks will be retained and donated
Prizes:1st$ 20.00; 2nd $15.00; 3rd $10.00.
Grand Quilt Guild Special
“It started with a Panel”
A wall hanging that began as a panel. It must have additional piecing added to the panel as part of the design and quilted by hand or machine. Maximum 190”
Prizes: 1st: $30.00; 2nd: $20.00; 3rd: $10.00
Quilt Block Challenge Special
“All Tractors & Trucks have Wheels”
A Dresden plate block mounted on Bristol board with the back accessible for judging.
The block is to be made of “warm” colours and able to fit a block from 8” to 16”.
This can be constructed using wedge rulers or templates.
Do not applique the Dresden to a background. Be creative. There are a lot of resources online.
For inspiration check out www.icandyfiberart.com or visit Dresdan’s Reimagined Quilts and blocks on Facebook
Blocks to be entered by September 8th, 2023.
Prizes: 1st– $20.00; 2nd– $15.00; 3rd– $10.00
Any Questions call Janice at 519-848-2022
Blocks are not returned but made into a quilt to be raffled at the next fair.
Living Room or Den
Prizes: $5.00; $4.00; $3.00
19. Cushion, your choice, other than yarn
20. Cushion, yarn design
21. Cushion, using recycled material. Specify what you used, eg. T-shirts, blue jeans
22. Memory Quilt any size machine or hand quilted. Include a statement as to why it is a memory quilt.
23. Scrap quilt throw, machine or hand quilted or tied, perimeter less than 220”
24. Scatter rug, any method
25. Wall hanging, hand quilted, ready to hang
26. Wall hanging, appliquéd, machine quilted, ready to hang
27. Wall hanging, pieced, machine quilted, ready to hang
28. Miniature quilt, not more than 64” perimeter
Len’s Mill Store Special
Exhibitor with most points in sections 19-28 wins a $10.00 Gift Card
Dining Room
Prizes: $5.00; $4.00; $3.00
29. Two placemats with the theme of Tractors or Trucks
30. Pieced table runner
31. Table Runner using a Specialty Ruler
32. Table topper, pieced, machine quilted or hand quilted
Kitchen
Prizes: $5.00; $4.00; $3.00
33. Hand towel for stove with quilted or sewn top
34. Pair of oven mitts, quilted
35. Handmade shopping bag
36. Apron (tractor or truck theme)
37. Pie or Casserole Carrier or Bowl Cozy. Include pie plate, casserole or bowl.
Len’s Mill Store Special
New Exhibitor with the most points in sections 29-37 wins a $10.00 gift card.
H.A Kidd Special
Exhibitor with most points in sections 29-37, receives a prize
Miscellaneous
Prizes: $5.00; $4.00; $3.00
38. A handmade travel bag at least 16” in one direction, able to be securely closed
39. A Quilting UFO (unfinished project) Attach a story of why it got left behind etc.
40. “As Seen on Pinterest” – A Quilted/or Pieced idea you got from Pinterest. Include a Printout of the Pinterest idea.
41. Paper pieced article
42. Article made using “One Block Wonder” method
43. Quilted Christmas tree skirt
44. Quilted Christmas Stocking
45. Article for sewing room or quilting retreat
46. Handmade Pin Cushion
Len’s Mill Store Special
New Exhibitor with the most points in sections 38-46 wins a $10.00 gift card.