2024
DEPARTMENT M
TEXTILES
Premiums Offered
$4,637.00
Connie Barr, Superintendent
Phone 815/631-5453
All Entries Must Be In Writing Or Completed On-line.
Entries close the Saturday before the fair at Noon. Fasten tags on entries with safety pins. Any unused entry tags should be turned in to this department on Monday before judging. If your name is on your quilt, sew a cover over it. All exhibits must be in place by 4:00 PM on the Monday before the fair. Persons exhibiting must secure a Membership Ticket for $25.00.
All articles must have been made within the past two years. Entries limited to one per class.
An article will be disqualified if entered in the wrong class.
An article having won any prize in previous years is not to be entered again.
Exhibitors articles will be released 4:00-6:00 PM Saturday, the last day of the fair. Building will close 6:00 PM Saturday. All articles must be picked up by 6:00 PM.
Superintendent is not responsible after 6:00 PM on Saturday for articles left in building.
An award donated by KAST Laser Creations, Morrison, IL will be awarded to the premiere exhibitor. The Premier Exhibitor trophy can only be won 2 consecutive years.
A $25.00 gift certificate from Keep You Sewing, Clinton, Iowa, will be donated to the winner of the Judges Choice Quilt Contest (classes 1820 thru 1827).
An award for Best of Show Afghan, Best of Show Picture and Judges Choice Quilt will be donated by KAST Laser Creations, Morrison, IL.
A $25.00 gift certificate from The Frame Shoppe, Sterling, IL for the winners of classes 1906-Small Picture -Figure or Portrait and 1912-Small Picture-Patriotic. A $50.00 gift certificate for class 1919-Large Picture Farm Scene and Best of Show Picture. All embroidery and knit work must be handwork, no commercial embroidery or knit articles will be accepted, unless otherwise noted.
Any article not meeting these requirements will be disqualified from being judged.
Judging will take place the Monday before the fair after 5:00 PM.
Section 1
Afghans
Premiums: 1st-$14.00, 2nd-12.00, 3rd-$10.00
1801-Crochet Granny
1802-Crochet Ripple
1803-Crochet Shell Stitch
1804-Crochet 2 Or More Stitches
1805-Any Other Crocheted Afghan
1806-Any Knit Afghan
1807-Miscellaneous (mile a minute, Daisy Loom, Broomstick, etc.)
Section 2
Infants Afghans
Premiums: 1st-$10.00. 2nd-$8.00, 3rd-$7.00
1811-Crochet Granny
1812-Crochet Ripple
1813-Crochet Shell Stitch
1814-Crochet Any Other
1815-Knit
1816-Any Other Infants Afghan
Section 3
Bed Quilts
Premiums: 1st $26.00, 2nd-$21.00, 3rd-$19.00
Minimum size must be 60” x 85”.
1820-Machine Pieced, using up to 10 different fabrics
1821-Machine Pieced, using over 11different fabrics
1822-Fused Applique
1823-Machine Applique
1824-Mixed Technique
1825-Hand Quilted (must be quilted by exhibitor)
1826-Machine Quilted (must be quilted by exhibitor)
1827-Hand Applique (must be appliqued by exhibitor)
Section 4
Small/Lap Quilt
Square or rectangle, with longest side less than 85”.
Premiums: 1st-$15.00, 2nd-$12.00, 3rd-$10.00
1831-Machine Embroidered
1832-Applique
1833-Embroidery Or Cross Stitch
1834-Pieced
1835-Recycled Quilt, using jeans, ties, t’shirts, etc.
1836-Machine Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor
1837-Hand Quilted, must be hand quilted by the exhibitor
Section 5
Infant Quilt
Premiums: 1st-$15.00, 2nd-$12.00, 3rd-$10.00
1838-Tied Comforter
1839-Machine Applique
1840-Embroidery Or Cross Stitch including Red Work, Blue Work, etc.
1841-Pieced
1842-Quilt Made with Quilted Panel
1843-Machine Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor
1844- Hand Quilted, must be hand quilted by the exhibitor
Section 6
Wall Hanging
Premiums: 1st-$10.00, 2nd-$8.00, 3rd-$6.00
Must have opening on back to hang.
Longest side must be under 36”
1845-Hand Quilted
1846-Pieced
1847-Wall Hanging Made with Printed Panel
1848-Machine Quilted, must be quilted by exhibitor
Shortest side must be over 12”, however, item must be less than 39”x75”.
1849-Applique
1850-Wall Hanging made with Felted Wool
1851-Machine Embroidered
1852-Flannel or Wool Applique
Section 7
Quilted Items
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00
1853-Bag, Purse, Tote, Etc.
1854-Miscellaneous
1855-Runner/Table Topper
Section 8
Fleece
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
1858-Pillow small, to 13”
1859-Pillow large over 13”
1860-Clothing
1861-Blanket small to 36”
1862-Blanket large over 36”
1863-Scarf
1864-Miscelleanous
Section 9
Small Pillows under 13” on longest side
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd- $5.00, 3rd- $4.00
1868-Embroidered
1869-Patchwork/Pieced
1870-Crochet
1871-Counted Cross Stitch
1872-Any Other
Large Pillows over 13” on shortest side
Premiums: 1st $9.00, 2nd-$7.00, 3rd-$5.00
1873-Embroidered
1874-Patchwork/Pieced
1875-Crochet
1876-Counted Cross Stitch
1877-Any Other
Section 10
Pillow Slips
Pillow slips must be pairs; all articles must be fresh, clean, in good condition, not showing sign of laundering, or wear, worthy of being judged and must be the work of the exhibitor.
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00
1880-Hand Embroidered
1881-Machine Embroidered
1882-Cross Stitch
1883-Any Other
Section 11
Guest Towels
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
1885-Applique
1886-Machine Embroidered
1887-Any Other
Section 12
Small Doily
Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00
1890-Crochet (under 6”)
1891-Crochet (6” to 13”)
Large Doily
Premiums: 1st-$10.00, 2nd-$8.00, 3rd-$6.00
1892-Crochet (13” or larger)
1893-Crochet Dresser Scarf Or Table Runner
1894-Any Other
Section 13
Linens
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00
1896-Place Mats (2) Any Method
1897-Dresser Scarf or Table Runner Hand Embroidered
1898-Dresser Scarf, Table Runner Machine Embroidered
1899-Tablecloth, any method
1900-Miscelleaneous
Section 14
Pictures
A sampler could be letters and numbers or a variety of decorative stitches.
A portrait is a pose.
A figure shows movement.
Note: Stitchery judged on quality of needlework, neatness and appearance.
To determine the appropriate class for pictures-Measure and add together the length and width through the middle of the stitched area. Size does not include mat and frame. Example:
4”+12”=16”-small
5”+14”=19”-large
Small Picture-18” & Under
Premiums: 1s-t$15.00, 2nd-$13.00, 3rd-$11.00
1901-Miscellaneous
1902-Sampler
1903-Special Occasion
1904-Quotation/Whimsical
1905-Bird or Animal
1906-Figure or Portrait
1907-Farm Scene
1908-Flower/Still Life
1909-Juvenile
1910-Christmas
1911-Any Other Holiday
1912-Patriotic
Large Picture-Over 18”
Premiums: 1st$20.00, 2nd-$17.00, 3rd-$15.00
1913-Miscellaneous
1914-Sampler
1915-Special Occasion
1916-Quotation/Whimsical
1917-Bird or Animal
1918-Figure/Portrait
1919-Farm Scene
1920-Flower/Still Life
1921-Juvenile
1922-Christmas
1923-Any Other Holiday
1924-Patriotic
Section 15
Christmas Articles
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
1928-Counted Cross Stitch Stocking
1929-Stocking Other Than Listed Elsewhere
1930-Textile Ornament
1931-Crochet Ornament
1932-Christmas Clothing Article
1933-Doll Or Animal
1934-Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Article
1935-Tree Skirt
Section 16
Handmade Doll & Animal
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
1938-Cloth Doll
1939-Crochet Animal, (no plastic)
1940-Crochet Doll (no plastic)
1941-Miscellaneous Doll Or Animal
1942-Stuffed Toy Or Animal
1943-Needle Felted Animal
1944-Bear
1945-Doll (crocheted/knitted clothes)
Section 17
Kitchen Articles
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00
1950-Crochet Potholders (pair)
1951-Any Other Potholders (pair)
1952-Refrigerator/Appliance Towel
1953-Any Other Kitchen Article
1954-Coasters (4)
1955-Kitchen Towel, any method
1956-Days Of The Week Towels, set of 7
1957-Casserole Carrier, any method
Section 18
Miscellaneous Knit or Crochet
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00
1960-Knitted or Crocheted Toy
1961-Infant’s Knit or Crochet Sweater Set
1962-Child’s Knit Or Crochet Sweater
1963-Scarf, Knit
1964-Scarf, Crochet
1965-Adult’s Knit Sweater
1966-Miscellaneous Knit or Crochet Accessory
1967-Clothing-Other
1968-Miscellaneous Felted item
1969-Crocheted Jewelry
Section 19
Clothing
Premiums: 1st-$10.00. 2nd-$8.00, 3rd-$6.00
1970-Shell, Vest Or Jacket (Any Method)
1971-Hand Decorated Sweat Or T-Shirt
1972-Machine Embroidered Sweat Or T-Shirt
1973-Recycled T’Shirt
1974-Adult Or Child Shirt Or Blouse
1975-Scarf, made with ribbon, yarn, t’shirt, etc.
1976-Adult Or Child’s Dress
1977-Apron
1978-Any Other
Section 20
Miscellaneous Items
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00
1980-Misc. Pin Cushion
1981-Purse
1982-Tote Bag
1983-Doll Clothes (3 outfits)
1984-Machine Embroidered Article, not listed elsewhere
1985-Closet Accessories, hanger cover, laundry bag, shoe bag, etc.
1986-Baby Bibs, any method
1987-Holiday Article, (other than Christmas)
1988-Any Other Hand Embroidered Article, not listed elsewhere
1989-Misc. Plastic Canvas
1990-Memo Board
1991-Mug Cozy and Mug Rug
1992-Chair Cushion
1993-Hair Accessory, Band, Bows, Etc.
Section 21
Rugs
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00
1994-Any Method
Section 22
Hand Woven Baskets
Premiums: 1st-$12.00, 2nd-$10.00, 3rd-$8.00
1995-Flat Reed, primarily woven with flat reed.
1996-Round Reed, primarily round reed
1997-Ribbed, with a ribbed construction.
1998-Artistic Design-a non- traditional design woven with any component (including fabric). An original design.
Must be made by the exhibitor.
1999-Miscellaneous-Design or material that does not belong in any other category – includes Nantucket, or woven
jewelry, etc.
2000-Miniature Under 3”-woven with any component
2001-Any Holiday
Section 23
Family Heirlooms
Premiums: 1st-$15.00, 2nd-$12.00, 3rd-$10.00
Include a brief description.
2003-Quilt (year made, if known, clean and in good condition)
2004-Knit Or Crochet Tablecloth Or Bedspread (year made, if known, and in good condition)
2005-Textile Heirloom, any other (year made, if known, and in good condition)
2006-Adult Clothing Heirloom (age clean and in good condition)
2007-Child’s Clothing Heirloom (age, clean and in good condition)
2008-Sixties Clothing-Flower Power, must be vintage from the sixties
Section 24
Heritage Arts
Premiums: 1st-$12.00, 2Nd-$10.00, 3rd-$8.00
2010-Tatting
2011-Hardanger
2012-Hand Woven Item
2013-Hand Spun Yarn
2014-Any Other Heritage Textile Art
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DEPARTMENT PM
JUNIOR TEXTILES
Premiums Offered
$1,122.00
Connie Barr, Superintendent
Phone 815/631-5453
All Entries Must Be In Writing Or Completed On-line.
Entries close on the Saturday before the fair at Noon. All entries must be in place on the Monday before the fair at 4:00 PM.
Open to boys and girls who are between 8 and 21 years of age as of September 1st of the prior year.
All articles must have been made within the past two years. Entries limited to one per class.
An article will be disqualified if entered in the wrong class.
An article having won any prize in previous years is not to be entered again.
Exhibitors must secure a Membership Ticket for $25.00. Exhibitors 11 years and under may enter by purchasing a Children’s Weekly Pass for $5.00.
An award donated by KAST Laser Creations, Morrison, IL, will be awarded to Premier exhibitor.
Division I
Age group through 14 years
Section 1
Baskets
Premiums-1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00
Note: Under 8” basket including handle must fit into 8” square box. Flat reed basket must be primarily made with flat reed.
2600-Miscelleanous
Section 2
Linens
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
2605-Potholders (2)
2606-Place Mats (2)
2607-Any Other
Section 3
Pictures
NOTE: See description in Open Class for determining measurement for small and large.
Premiums: 1st-$8.00, 2nd-$6.00, 3rd-$4.00
2611-Small-Any
2612-Large-Any
Section 4
Handmade Doll and Animal
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
2615-Cloth (1)
2616-Stuffed Animal (1)
2617-Any Other Doll (1)
Section 5
Clothing
Premiums: 1st-$9.00, 2nd-$7.00, 3rd-$5.00
2621-Shorts, Pants Or Skirt
2622-Night Clothes
2623-Dress Or Jumper
2624-Miscellaneous
2625-Apron
Section 6
Pillows
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00
2627-Patchwork/Pieced
2628-Counted Cross Stitch
2629-Any Other
Section 7
Miscellaneous
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$2.00
2630-Any Fleece Article
2631-Refrigerator Magnet, part textile
2632-Item Made With Duct Tape, under 12”
2633-Item Made With Duct Tape, over 12”
2634-Electronic Device Cover
2635-Hair Bows Or Barrettes
2636-Textile Christmas Ornament
2637-Recycled Item, under 12” (add note to tell its original use)
2638-Recycled Item, over 12” (add note to tell its original use)
2639-Hand Decorated Store Bought Item
2640-Tote Bag/Purse
2641-Tie Dyed T-Shirt, 2 colors or less
2642-Tie Dyed T-Shirt, 3 colors or more
2643- Memo Board
2644-Decorated T-Shirt Or Sweat Shirt
2645-Scarf, any method
2646-Plastic Canvas Item
2647-Jewelry, Part Textile (limit 6 items)
2648-Rug, any method
2649-Any Other Wall Hanging
2650-Patriotic Item
2651-Any Knit Article
2652-Any Crochet Article
Division II
Ages 15-21
Section 12
Linens
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
2653-Potholders (2)
2654-Place Mats (2)
2655-Any Other
Section 13
Pictures
NOTE: See description in Open Class for determining measurement for small and large.
Premiums: 1st-$8.00, 2nd-$6.00, 3rd-$4.00
2656-Small-Any
2657-Large-Any
Section 14
Handmade Doll & Animal
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
2661-Cloth (1)
2662-Stuffed Animal (1)
2663-Any Other Doll (1)
Section 15
Clothing
Premiums: 1st-$9.00, 2nd-$7.00, 3rd-$5.00
2665-Apron
2666-Shorts,Pants Or Skirt
2667-Night Clothes
2668-Dress Or Jumper
2669-Miscellaneous
Section 16
Pillows
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00
2672-Patchwork/Pieced
2673-Counted Cross Stitch
2674-Any Other
Section 17
Miscellaneous
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$2.00
2675-Any Fleece Article
2676-Refrigerator Magnets, part textile
2677-Textile Christmas Ornament
2678-Recycled Item, under 12” (add note to tell its original use)
2679-Recycled Item, over 12” (add note to tell its original use)
2680-Hand Decorated Store Bought item
2681-Tote Bag or Purse
2682-Jewelry, part textile, (limit 6 items)
2683-Tie Dyed T-Shirt 2 colors or less
2684-Tie Dyed T-Shirt 3 colors or more
2685- Decorated T-Shirt Or Sweat Shirt
2686-Memo Board
2687-Any Rug
2688-Any Other Wall Hanging
2689-Patriotic item
2690-Any Knit/Crochet Article
2691-Electronic Device Cover
2692-Item Made with Duct Tape under 12”
2693-Item Made with Duct Tape over 12”
2694-Scarf, any method
Section 18
Baskets
See description under Division I.
Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd- $5.00, 3rd-$3.00
2695-Miscellaneous
Division III
All Ages
Section 19
Quilts ( 3 layers, quilt top, batting and backing)
Premiums: 1st-$24.00, 2nd-$19.00, 3rd-$17.00
2700-Quilts-Any style, must be quilted by the exhibitor
Premiums: 1st-$15.00, 2nd-$12.00, 3rd-$9.00
2701-Fleece Blanket