BEST OF SHOW

EIGHT BEST OF CLASS: One for Class A, one for Class B-D, one for Plastic Canvas,

five for Counted Cross-Stitch (Even-Weave, Linen, Embellished, Class J-N, Class I)

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD

INCENTIVE AWARDS (given by the superintendents)

Ribbon winning exhibits previously entered in the Central States Fair are not eligible

for competition.

Judges’ decisions are final.

You may enter as many items as you wish in any listed category.

Needlework items that are framed are to be entered in Class 1.

Do not mount cross-stitch items on self-stick mounting boards.

Please note: all items should be clean, pressed and dry. Please bring article with a

clear plastic covering for protection.

All entries must be prepared for display, properly framed or matted with hanger.

Framework must have secured wire for hanging. Pictures framed and ready to hang.

For further information, see General Rules, page 4.

For Senior Citizens and Youth, please indicate age on exhibit tag.

People with Disabilities: Any person at any age with a disability.

Special Awards:

Please note: All Best of Class awards may not be awarded if the number of entries or

quality of work does not warrant it.

Specific Rules for Needlework:

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Division 3Needlework

Creative Arts BuildingSuperintendents: Marlene Maude & DJ Smith

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Class A: Stamped Design Embroidery

Lot:

100 Dishtowels (minimum of two required)

101 Pillowcases (minimum of two required)

102 Tablecloths

103 Pictures

104 Dresser Scarves

105 Any other

Class B: Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Lot:

106 Clothing

107 Framed Items

108 Any other

Class C: MIsc. Needlework

Lot:

109 Hardanger

110 Candle wicking

111 Other than named

Class D: Needlepoint

Lot:

112 Pictures

113 Bags or Purses

114 Novelty Items

115 Any Other

Class E: Plastic

Lot:

116 Small items

(magnets, coaster, keyrings, etc.)

117 Multi-Piece Units (Christmas village, etc.)

118 Any other, over 5"x5"

119 Items done on 14 count plastic canvas

construct items

Class F: Even-Weave Fabric

Lot:

120 8-16 count

121 18-22 Count22

122 Smaller than 5"x7", 8-16 count

123 Smaller than 5"x7", 18-22 count

124 Christmas Stocking

Class G: On Linen

Lot:

125 Smaller than 5x7, 25 to 29 count

126 Smaller than 5x7, 30 to 36 count

127 Larger than 5x7, 25 to 29 count

128 Larger than 5x7, 30 to 36 count

129 Samplers, 25 to 29 count

130 Samplers, 30 to 36 count

131 Christmas Stocking

Class H: Enhanced Cross-Stitch

Lot:

132 Even-Weave: specialty threads, 8-16 count

133 Even-Weave: specialty threads, 18-22 count

134 Linen: specialty threads, 25-29 count

135 Linen: specialty threads, 30-36 count

136 Even-Weave: beaded items, 8-16 count

137 Even-Weave: beaded items, 18-22 count

138 Linen: beaded items, 25-29 count

139 Linen: beaded items, 30-36 count

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Class L: Cross-Stich Afghans

Lot:

157 8 to 16 count

158 18 to 22 count

159 Any Other

Class K: Cross-Stich Pillows

Lot:

154 Even-Weave, 8 to 16 count

155 Even-Weave, 18 to 22 count

156 Linen, any count

Class M: Cross-Stich Quilts

Lot:

160 On even-weave, 8 to 16 count

161 On even-weave, 18 to22 count

162 Waste canvas, 8.5 count

163 Waste canvas, 10 count

164 Waste canvas, 14 count

165 Any otherClass J: Waste Canvas

Lot:

150 8.5 count

151 10 count

152 14 count

153 16 count or smaller

Class I: Framed Cross-Stitch Items

Lot:

140 Even-Weave

141 Linen

142 Beaded

143 Specialty threads

144 Any other

145 Bookmarks

146 Pictures

147 Ornaments

148 Houses, 3-dimensional

149 Any Other

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