Needlework & clothing

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2 Needlework & clothing IMPORTANT DATES ENTRY AND RELEASE SCHEDULE Needlework and Clothing Online Entry Deadline: By 10 pm, Tuesday, August 16 Deliver Entries: Friday, August 19, Noon to 7 pm Saturday, August 20, 10 am to 3 pm Enter through Red Gate on 17 th Street and follow signs to Columbia Hall. Bring a copy of your detailed online entry receipt (see instructions this page). Pick up entries: Tuesday, September 6, Noon to 7 pm Wednesday, September 7, 10 am to 2 pm By submitting an entry into the Fair, exhibitors agree to abide by all rules, regulations and entry requirements of the Fair and of the department(s) to which they are submitting entries. It is important that exhibitors read and be familiar with the General Rules as well as the Department Rules in this Handbook. ONLINE REGISTRATION AND ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS Read the complete rules, division descriptions and entry information in this Handbook BEFORE going to online Registration. 1. Then go to 2. Click Register or Sign In (for return visits). Register using your First and Last Name and create a password (write your password down). Fill in requested information, including address. Add age only if under 18. Click Continue. Select Department ex.:needlework/clothing Select a Division ex.: Crochet, Division 413 Select a Class ex.: Class 4139 Clothing Fill in all information for class(es) you are entering, including a brief Description if needed. 3. When all your information is complete, click Add Entry to Cart and follow instructions to check out. (NOTE: If you think you may want to modify your entries, you may save your current session and check out at a later session. Be sure to Check Out before the closing date listed for your Department; entries are not submitted to the Fair office until the check-out process is complete.) 4. Fill in yes at the statement to agree to all the terms and conditions of entry as defined in this Handbook. 5. Click Submit. 6. Please print and bring a copy of your detailed online entry receipt with your entries when you bring them to the Fair. Please contact us (below) with any questions. Oregon State Fair Creative Living Office or creativeliving@oregonstatefair.org Live far from Salem? Check out the Remote Drop Off page on our website!

3 General Rules 1. Oregon State Fair (OSF) competitions are open to residents of Oregon only. Entries do not need to be entered or have won at a county fair to be eligible for any competition. 2. All articles must be the handiwork of the exhibitor and not been previously exhibited in a prior year at the Oregon State Fair, unless otherwise noted in Department rules. 3. Online entries must be submitted by the date indicated within each Department Handbook. Paper applications will not be accepted. Information must be accurate and complete. Walk-in entries may be accepted during intake days on a limited basis. 4. Entries must be delivered and removed only during the scheduled times. Any exception shall be at the discretion of OSF staff. 5. Entries will receive a claim check upon delivery. Exhibitor must present claim check or valid Oregon ID when picking up entries. 6. Some competitions require an entry fee. See specific departments for fee and processing information. 7. OSF staff or a judge may disqualify or transfer any exhibit which is not a true representation of the class in which it is entered or if rules are not followed. 8. Judging is closed to the public unless otherwise noted. Every reasonable effort is made to secure highly qualified judges with expertise in their field. 9. Entries by OSF staff, volunteers or judges are prohibited in the department in which they are working. They may enter other departments. 10. Ribbons and/or prizes will be awarded as warranted. All judges results are final. Results cannot be provided over the phone but will be posted online when available. ( 11. Protests may be submitted to the Creative Living office accompanied by a deposit of $25 which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. Protests must plainly state the cause of the complaint or appeal and submitted within 24 hours of the action. 12. Ribbons and scorecards (as available) are provided with return of entries after Fair. See specific departments for return days. 13. OSF is authorized to use any and all photographs, video and or digital images related to the entry for promotional purposes. 14. Exhibitors shall indemnify OSF from and against all claims for damage to persons or property caused by them or their exhibits. 15. OSF will take reasonable precautions to ensure safety of exhibits while on the fairgrounds, but will not be responsible for loss, damage, theft or injury of any kind to exhibits or exhibitors, unless the loss or damage is due to the negligence of OSF staff and volunteers. 16. Exhibitors found in violation of rules, or to be in practices unethical or adverse to OSF, shall be penalized by forfeiture of awards and/or privileges, and removed from the exhibit. 17. Items not picked up by final return days of each department are forfeited by exhibitor. The Oregon State Fair reserves the final and absolute right to interpret any and all terms, conditions, rules and regulations contained in any and all parts of Department Handbooks and to settle and determine all matters, questions or differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with or incidental to the Oregon State Fair. OSF further reserves the right to determine unforeseen matters not covered by General or Competition Rules, and to withdraw award offerings in all Competitions should any emergency exist and circumstances demand. In the event of discrepancies between General and Department Rules, Department Rules will supersede General Rules.

4 Department Rules 1. All General Rules apply. Your submission indicates you have read and agree to abide by The General Rules and the specific rules of this department. 2. Please note Levels. Division 400* is for Juniors only but Juniors may enter any other Division with the understanding they will be competing against more experienced adults. All others indicate your experience level when entering online. 3. No entry fee is required for this competition. 4. Each exhibitor (except Juniors) is limited to one entry per class and a maximum of 30 entries per department. No limit for Juniors, but no duplication of items (ex: cannot enter 2 crocheted scarves). 5. The Other (specify) class is to be used only when an item does not fit the description of any other class. For online entry, use the Description text box where specify is indicated for an entry. 6. All entries must be the handiwork of the exhibitor and must be finished within the last two years. No item can be exhibited for a second year. 7. No soiled or used items will be accepted or judged. 8. Entries may be disqualified by the judge if rules are not followed. The exhibitor must follow additional rules/instructions described for specific classes. 9. Items may not be removed from the Fairgrounds until the scheduled pick-up date(s). Items not picked up will become the property of the Oregon State Fair. 10. All judges decisions are final. AWARDS One First, Second and Third place ribbon per class, based on merit. One Rosette Ribbon for Best of each Division. One Rosette for Best of Show.

5 Divisions & classes LEVELS *Juniors age 12 and under enter Division 400 No limit but no duplication of items. For all others, indicate your experience level according to the following: Teen or Beginner: 0 to 5 years experience Experienced: 5 + years experience Professional: Judges, instructors, teachers (including in-home classes), advisors, owners, operators, and those who sell their items for more than cost. DIVISIONS 400 JUNIORS 413 CROCHET 427 SEWING CHILDREN S CLOTHING 402 BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY 416 HAND-KNITTING 429 SEWING ADULT CLOTHING 403 COUNTED CROSS-STITCH 420 MACHINE-KNITTING 432 SEWING MACHINE ART 405 HAND-EMBROIDERY 421 KNIT/WEAVE LOOM 436 MISC SEWING/NEEDLEWORK 409 STITCHERY 422 BOBBIN LACE 438 RUGS 411 NEEDLEPOINT/PETIT POINT 424 TATTING 439 HOLIDAY 425 OTHER LACE 400 JUNIORS 4001 Counted Cross Stitch 4002 Crochet 4003 Hand-Embroidery 4004 Holiday 4005 Hand-Knitting 4006 Machine-Knitting 4007 Knit/Weave/Loom 4008 Stitchery 4009 Rugs 4010 Sewing Children s Clothing 4011 Sewing Adult Clothing 4012 Sewing Machine Art 4019 Other (specify) 403 COUNTED CROSS-STITCH All pictures must be mounted and ready to hang. Maximum width 36, including frame and/or sets Kit 4032 Picture 4033 Picture, with beading 4034 Picture, with hardanger 4035 Sampler 4036 Centerpiece 4037 Doily 4038 Tablecloth 4039 Wall Hanging/Bell Pull 4040 Other (specify) 402 BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY 4021 Accessories 4022 Clothing 4023 Picture/Wall Hanging 4024 Pillow 4029 Other (specify)

6 405 HAND-EMBROIDERY Does not include liquid embroidery or fabric paint Apron 4052 Bib 4053 Candlewicking 4054 Centerpiece 4055 Doily 4056 Dress 4057 Dresser Scarf 4058 Guest/Kitchen/Tea Towel 4059 Hardanger, any item 4060 Picture 4061 Pillow 4062 Pillow Case 4063 Russian Embroidery 4064 Tablecloth/Place mats 4069 Other (specify) 409 STITCHERY 4091 French heirloom sewing 4092 Garment, adult (specify) 4093 Garment, child (specify) 4094 Picture, crewel, matted (maximum width 36, including frame and/or sets) 4095 Pillow 4096 Smocking 4099 Other (specify) 413 CROCHET *Please indicate right side of work with safety pin Accessory (bag/collar/gloves/hat/scarf/socks, etc.) 4132 Afghan/Bedspread (yarn)* 4133 Bedspread, fine thread work (not yarn)* 4134 Blanket, infant/child* 4135 Booties/Cap, infant/child 4136 Buffet or Vanity Set* 4137 Centerpiece* 4138 Collar* 4139 Clothing 4140 Doily* (unmounted) 4141 Fine Lace, with 7 stitches to inch or finer* 4142 Pillow 4143 Pot Holders 4144 Shell Top 4145 Shawl/Shoulderette/Shrug/Stole/Bed Jacket 4146 Sweater, infant/child 4147 Sweater/Cardigan/Jacket 4148 Sweater/Cardigan/Jacket, pattern stitch 4149 Sweater/Cardigan/Jacket, intarsia 4150 Tablecloth, Table Runner, Placemat 4151 Toy, stuffed 4152 Original item designed by Exhibitor (specify) 4159 Other (specify) 411 NEEDLEPOINT & PETIT POINT All pictures must be mounted and ready to hang. Maximum width 36, including frame and/or sets Bargello 4112 Canvas, painted 4113 Canvas, outline only 4114 Canvas, original design 4115 Canvas, kit 4116 Canvas, chart, counted 4117 Canvas, drawn/pulled/blackwork 4118 Long Stitch 4119 Pillow 4120 Other (specify)

7 416 HAND-KNITTING *Please indicate right side of work with safety pin Accessory (bag/gloves/hat/scarf/socks, etc.) 4162 Afghan/Bedspread (yarn)* 4163 Bedspread, fine thread work (not yarn)* 4164 Blanket, infant/child* 4165 Booties/Cap, infant/child 4166 Buffet or Vanity Set* 4167 Centerpiece* 4168 Collar* 4169 Clothing 4170 Doily* (unmounted) 4171 Fine Lace, with 7 stitches to inch or finer* 4172 Pillow 4173 Pot Holders 4174 Shell Top 4175 Shawl/Shoulderette/Shrug/Stole/Bed Jacket 4176 Sweater, infant/child 4177 Sweater/Cardigan/Jacket 4178 Sweater/Cardigan/Jacket, pattern stitch 4179 Sweater/Cardigan/Jacket, intarsia 4180 Table Cloth, Table Runner, Placemat 4181 Toy, stuffed 4182 Original item designed by exhibitor (specify) 4189 Other (specify) 420 MACHINE-KNITTING 4201 Accessory (hat, gloves, scarf, socks, etc.) 4202 Household Item (afghan, tablecloth, etc.) 4203 Infant Set (blanket, booties, sweater, etc.) 4204 Sweater, Jacket, Cardigan, Vest 4205 Original item designed by exhibitor (specify) 4209 Other (specify) 421 KNIT/WEAVE LOOM 4211 Scarf 4212 Pot Holder 4213 Hat 4219 Other (specify) HANDMADE LACE (Open work) Do not frame under glass. 422 BOBBIN LACE 4221 Bookmark 4222 Edging, under Edging, over Garment Accessory 4225 Item, under Item, over Item, over Jewelry 4229 Scarf 4230 Other (specify) 424 TATTING Do not frame under glass Item, under Item, over Jewelry 4249 Other (specify) 425 OTHER LACE (Battenberg, Knotted, Needle, Romanian Point) Do not frame under glass Item, under 10 (specify type of lace) 4252 Item, over 10 (specify type of lace) 4259 Other (specify item and type of lace) 427 SEWING CHILDREN S CLOTHING 4271 Christening Gown 4272 Coat/Jacket, lined 4273 Coat/Jacket, unlined 4274 Costume 4275 Party Clothes 4276 Play Clothes 4277 Sleepwear/Robe 4279 Other (specify)

8 429 SEWING ADULT CLOTHING 4291 Blouse 4292 Coat, lined 4293 Coat, unlined 4294 Costume 4295 Dress 4296 Formal/Special Occasion Dress 4297 Jacket/Blazer 4298 Lingerie 4299 Shirt 4300 Skirt 4301 Slacks 4302 Sportswear 4303 Suit 4304 Swimwear 4305 Vest 4309 Other (specify) 432 SEWING MACHINE ART Limited to work done free motion on a sewing machine designed for normal sewing; no cams, programmed stitches or computer work D Objects 4322 Appliqué with free motion stitching added 4323 Beading by machine 4324 Bobbin work with free motion stitch only 4325 Cutwork on fabric 4326 Free motion embroidery (Luny used in crewel designs, self-made fabrics) 4327 Machine needle lace 4328 Manipulated fabric (wrinkling, pleating, tucking, smocking, etc.) 4329 Multi-media, hand-painted or crayon-colored background with thread enhancement, stamping, dyeing, etc Portrait technique 4331 Recycled objects used with machine embroidery 4332 Silk ribbon by machine 4333 Thread Painting, straight stitch 4334 Thread Painting, side stitch 4335 Thread Painting, combination 4336 Ultrasuede Cutwork/Appliqué with free motion stitching 4339 Other (specify) Limited to work done non-free motion with a sewing machine designed for normal sewing, using any of the machine s available stitches (programmed stitches or cams) in a unique and artful way Doll Items 4342 Embroidered Item (garment, household, home décor, etc.) 4343 Framed Pictures/Wall Hangings 4349 Other (specify) Limited to work on a computerized home sewing machine using digitized designs Doll Items 4352 Embroidered Items (garment, household, home décor, etc.) 4353 Framed Pictures/Wall Hangings 4359 Other (specify) 436 MISCELLANEOUS SEWING & NEEDLEWORK 4361 Animal/Toy, fake fur, stuffed 4362 Animal/Toy, smooth cloth, stuffed 4363 Apron 4364 Bag (beach, laundry, tote, etc.) 4365 Doll Clothing, Fabric 4366 Doll Clothing, Thread or Yarn 4367 Home Décor (specify) 4368 Pillow 4369 Punch Needle Item 4370 Purse 4371 Sock Monkey 4379 Other (specify) 438 RUGS 4381 Braided 4382 Latch 4383 Traditional Hooked 4389 Other (specify) 439 HOLIDAY 4391 Card Holder (Christmas, Valentine s, etc.) 4392 Christmas/Holiday Decorations 4393 Christmas Stocking 4394 Christmas Tablecloth/Table Runner 4395 Christmas Tree Decoration 4396 Christmas Tree Skirt 4399 Other (specify)

9 Scorecard samples All Scorecards indicate 100 points possible BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY WORKMANSHIP No frayed floss or ends on fabric surface. Knots and tails not shadowed through to surface. Tacking stitches invisible on bullions. Proper angle of satin stitches and other specific stitches. Consideration given to: Number and variety of stitches used; Complexity of the stitches; Quality of the stitches. CLEANLINESS No dirt or spots on piece. No pattern-marking lines showing. No hoop marks or fabric creases showing. FINISHING Framed Pieces Fabric grain lines perpendicular to and square with frame. Tightly stretched with no puckers visible on the design. Matting and frame colors harmonize with the piece. Pillows Gathered ruffles appropriately sized to pillow. Cording or other finish neatly attached. Corners smooth and not cupped. Pillow back closing neatly finished. COMPLETED DESIGN Pleasing to the eye. Well balanced with good flow of lines. Color harmonious with other materials used (ruffle, matting, frame, etc.). Appropriate use of accent colors COUNTED CROSS-STITCH DESIGN 25 COLOR 25 WORKMANSHIP/TECHNIQUE 20 CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY 10 SUITABILITY OF MATERIALS AND/OR STITCHES 10 FINISHING 10 CROCHET/HAND-KNITTING/MACHINE-KNITTING OVERALL APPEARANCE 25 SUITABILITY OF YARN OR THREAD Weight and texture. 25 TECHNIQUE Perfect execution (no corrected mistakes). 30 FINISHING Blocking, ends, cleanliness, seams, appropriate notions, button holes (if used). 20 HOLIDAY DESIGN 25 CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY 25 CRAFTSMANSHIP/TECHNIQUE 50 6

10 RUGS OVERALL APPEARANCE 10 DESIGN 25 CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY 20 CRAFTSMANSHIP/TECHNIQUE 25 SUITABILITY OF MATERIALS 10 FINISHING 10 HAND-EMBROIDERY/NEEDLEPOINT & PETIT POINT COLOR 25 DESIGN 25 CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY 10 CRAFTSMANSHIP/TECHNIQUE 20 SUITABILITY OF MATERIALS AND/OR STITCHES 10 FINISHING 10 WORKMANSHIP Even stitches/tension; No tag ends showing. Notions properly attached; Suitability of thread. HANDMADE LACE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY Balance of all components; Complexity; Correct dye lots. DESIGN COMPATIBILITY 20 TECHNIQUE Perfect execution (no corrected mistakes) STITCHERY OVERALL APPEARANCE 10 DESIGN 25 CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY 20 CRAFTSMANSHIP/TECHNIQUE 25 SUITABILITY OF MATERIALS AND/OR STITCHES 10 FINISHING 10 SEWING/SEWING MACHINE ART/Misc. SEWING WORKMANSHIP 40 CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY 20 HARMONY OF COLORS & MATERIALS 20 JUDGES DISCRETION 20