Homecrafts

Section 74 - HOMECRAFTS
Chairperson - Nancy Mills 905-659-7314

Prizes: 1st, $5.50; 2nd, $4.50; 3rd, $4.00; 4th, $3.50, unless otherwise stated
Any article previously shown at Rockton Fair will not be accepted
All Items Are To Be Display Ready

1.   Any article of Hand Embroidery
2.   Handkerchief Angel < 14", ready to hang
3.   2 Place Mats, practical 12"x18", complete with homemade Napkins, no serging
4.   2 Elegant Christmas Placemats complete with homemade Napkins
5.   Decorative Kitchen Article including hanger for Autumn
6.   2 Oven Mitts, practical
7.   Pincushion
8.   Handmade Knitted Dish Cloth
9.   Handmade Crocheted Dish Cloth
10. Guest Towel, using Autumn flavour.
11. An Article with Potpourri.
12. Pair of decorated clothes hangers.
13. A decorated vanity basket.
14. Decorated Shopping Bag, Fabric.
15. Scrapbook page, using theme “Making Memories”.
16. Autumn Novelty Centrepiece.
17. Thanksgiving pieced table topper.
       Additional Special by Lyn Bell Creative Sewing Studio, St. George.
18. Table Runner, fine work.
19. Table runner, other.
20. Tea Cosy, Fabric.
21. An Article of Silk Ribbon Embroidery.
22. Table favour for a special occasion, no ceramic.
23. Greeting Card incorporating hand stitching (e.g. cross stitch, embroidery).
Prizes for Classes 24 - 30: $9; $8, $7; $6. Additional special by Great Bear Canada to the top 3 places for Needlepoint Classes 24 - 40.
24. Needlepoint picture including frame less than18”, ready to hang.
25. Needlepoint picture including frame greater than 18” but less than 30”.
26. Cross Stitch Country Sampler with a saying.
       Additional Special $15 1st prize in memory of Rosie Smith.
27. Hand Counted Cross Stitch picture including frame greater than 20”, ready to hand.
28. Hand Counted Cross Stitch picture including frame between14” and 20”, ready to hang.
29. Hand Counted Cross Stitch picture including frame less than 14”, ready to hang.
30. Any other article of Hand Counted Cross Stitch, Pictures Excluded.
       Additional $25 gift certificate from Stitcher’s Place.
31. Decorated Memory Box.
32. Neck Pillow.
33. Fabric Cushion embellished.
34. Cushion, any quilting technique
       Additional Special $5 gift certificate from Quilters Dream, Waterdown.
35. Cushion, Decorative.
36. Any other Cushion, type not listed.
37. Child’s Pillow, Decorative and Safe.
Most points classes 32 - 37 (cushions) additional 1st & 2nd Prize of $5 each.
38. Decorated picture frame and mat.
39. Article using Hardinger or Battenburg Lace.
40. An Article of smocking, not clothing.
41. Decorated Sweatshirt, with embellishment.
42. An Article or Picture made with pressed natural Flowers.
43. Decor for a child’s room.
44. Handmade Doll, (practical), approximately 30".
45. Dressed Animal, approximately 30”.
46. Fur fabric teddy bear.
47. Door draft stopper.
48. Door stopper.
49. Wind chimes, ready to hang.
Judge’s personal special $5.

Hand Spinning and Weaving
Prizes: 1st, $6.00; 2nd, $5.00; 3rd, $4.00; 4th, $3.00
Prizes sponsored by the Cambridge Hand Spinners and Weavers Guild
Rules: BEGINNER SPINNER OR WEAVER - 2 years or less experience
          ADVANCED SPINNER OR WEAVER – more than 2 years experience
          Supply a card for each item with necessary information.

50. Beginner Spinner – using a fibre of your choice and 2 colours, spin a 5 yard skein of singles and a       25 yard skein of 2 ply yarn suitable for mitts or slippers, together with a 6”x6” knitted sample or a       knitted article in progress (article need not be finished). Name the fibre.
51. Advanced Spinner – using a fibre of your choice, spin a 5 yard skein of singles and a 25 yard skein       of 2 ply yarn suitable for a scarf or stole, together with a 6”x6” knitted sample or an article in       progress (article need not be finished). Name the fibre.
52. Beginner Weaver – using a natural fibre yarn of your choice and colour, weave a scarf 6”x40”       using plain or twill pattern. Name the fibre.
53. Advanced Weaver – using your choice of fibre, colour and pattern, weave 2 placemats.
      Size to be 14”x22”.