DEPARTMENT M – TEXTILES AND ARTS


DEPARTMENT M – TEXTILES AND ARTS
Textiles Superintendent – Jeanne Drebes 217-779-4364 & Jill Deege
Arts Superintendent – Molly Bunge 217-440-3380
 
AMOUNT OFFERED IN THIS DEPARTMENT - $1,016.00
 
There will be no entry fees charged, but an exhibitor’s pass must be purchased.
All entries in this department are subject to general rules in front of this book.
All entries must be made by 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Superintendents will be on hand to receive Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
No entries can be entered in more than one class.
All entries must be the work of the party making the exhibit or entry, the articles to be classified by the exhibitor.
All entries must be displayed and not left in bags.
All pictures M63-84 need to be framed with a wire string attached to the back for hanging.
Exhibitor must call in person for the articles between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. the last day of the Fair.
The Fair Association will not be responsible for items broken or damaged, however precautions will be taken to prevent damage.
NO ARTICLE HAVING WON A PRIZE IN THE PAST MAY COMPETE FOR ANOTHER PRIZE, NOR SHALL SUCH ARTICLE BE ENTERED.
Exhibitors may make only two entries in each class in  the department.
All Premium Checks must be picked up on or before the last day of the Fair. They will not be mailed.
All entries are to be newly created and clean.
 
 
TEXTILES (Classes 1 - 62)
 
1 - DOILIES
1st – $3.50; 2nd – $2.75; 3rd – $1.75
1. Crocheted, under 12”
2. Crocheted, 13” - 18”
3. 18” and over and tablecloths
All doilies need to be mounted on a solid surface (foam-core board, poster board, or some similar material).
 
2 - PILLOWCASES
(One pair fastened together)
1st – $3.50; 2nd – $2.75; 3rd – $1.75
4. Crocheted Trim/Edging
5. Counted Cross-stitch
6. Embroidered
 
Premium for Classes 7 - 46: 1st – $5.25; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $2.75
 
3 - CRIB SIZE COVERLETS (36” x 42” minimum)
  7. Crocheted
  8. Hand Embroidered Fabric
  9. Knitted
10. Quilted
 
4 – QUILTS TWIN SIZE OR LARGER (all done by hand)
11. Best Quilting
12. Cotton Patch
13. Embroidered
 
5 – QUILTS TWIN SIZE OR LARGER (By Machine)**
14. Quilted
15. Appliqué
 
6 – TABLECLOTHS AND TABLE RUNNERS
16. Crocheted
17. Embroidered
18. Quilted
19. Counted Cross-stitch
 
7 – CLOTHING - Adult
20. Best Crocheted
21. Best Knitted
22. Decorated Sweatshirt
23. Skirt - Handmade
24. Dresses and Jumpers - Handmade
In Classes 25 and 26, the articles may be purchased, but the needlework must be done by hand.
25. Shirts and Vests 
26. Jackets
 
8 – CLOTHING – Infants and Children
27. Best Baby Item
28. Crocheted
29. Embroidered
30. Fabric
31. Knitted
32. Costume
 
9 - ACCESSORIES
33. Handbag
34. Tote
35. Beadwork Jewelry
36. Beadwork - Any Type
37. Friendship Bracelet
 
10 - AFGHANS
38. Crocheted (by Machine)
39. Crocheted (any other pattern)
40. Knitted (Any Pattern)
41. Knitted (by Machine)
 
11 – PILLOWS - DECORATIVE
42. Quilted
43. Counted Cross-stitch
44. Crocheted
45. Embroidered
46. Fabric
 
Premium for Classes 47 - 62 are: 1st – $3.50; 2nd – $2.75; 3rd – $1.75
 
12 – WALL HANGINGS (Created From Fabric)
47. Appliqué
48. Counted Cross-stitch
49. Needlepoint
50. Original Design
51. Quilted
 
13 – MISCELLANEOUS (Finished Projects)
52. Miscellaneous Crocheted Items
53. Unframed Counted Thread
54. Holiday/Counted Cross-stitch
55. Tea Towels (set of 2 fastened together)
56. Best Dressed Doll
57. Junior (any textile made by age 12 & under)
58. Hand Made Toys
59. Flannel Tied Blankets & Pillows
60. Plastic Canvas
61. Latch Hook
62. Ponybead Item
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ARTS (Classes 63 - 98)
14 – PICTURES 
Premiums for classes 63 – 72 are:
1st – $5.25; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $2.75
All pictures M 63-73 must not be larger than 24” x 32”. 
8 x 10 and larger are framed and no larger than 24” x 32”. All pictures M 63 – 71 need to be framed. All pictures must have a wire string attached to the back for hanging.
63. Diamond Art - Beginner
64. Diamond Art - Intermediate
65. Diamond Art - Advanced
66. Hand painted, oil, acrylic, or watercolor
67. Hand painted, oil or acrylic landscape
68. Hand painted, oil or acrylic characters, must include name of character
69. Hand painted, animals or people
70. Hand painted oil or acrylic structures (barns/buildings, etc.)
71. Drawing (any drawing media)
72. Mixed Media (pencil, paint, chalk & marker) mixed, any combination media
73. Coloring Pages (pencil or crayon). Open only to residents of Adams County Nursing Homes - exempt from exhibitor pass requirement
(Photography Classes 74 - 86 need to be 8” x 10” or under & framed)
Premiums for classes 74 – 91 are: 1st – $3.50; 2nd – $2.75; 3rd – $1.75
74. Photography - Portraiture
75. Photography - Still Life
76. Photography - Macro (Close Up)
77. Photography - Scenic
78. Photography - Action
79. Photography - Black & White any size
80. Photography - Animals (Wildlife)
81. Photography - Animals (All Other Animals)
82. Photography - Miscellaneous
83. Photography - Nature
84. Photography - Architecture
85. Photography - Reflections
86. Photography - Fair Pictures
87. Photography - Aerial/Drone (Photo taken from higher view with no excessive editing or AI-generated content
 
15 - ARTS
88. Wreaths
89. Handmade Table Decoration
90. China Painting
91. All Other Holiday Decorations
Premiums for classes 89 – 95 are: 1st – $5.25; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $2.75
92. Silk Flower Arrangement
93. Molded Ceramics - Stained or Glazed
94. Scrapbooking
95. Free Hand Sculpture
96. Handcraft - Handmade - Wall Hanging
97. Handcraft - Handmade - Wood
98. Nature