DEPARTMENT M – TEXTILES AND ARTS



DEPARTMENT M – TEXTILES AND ARTS
Textiles Superintendent – Jeanne Drebes & Jill Deege Arts Superintendent – Molly Bunge (217) 440-3380
AMOUNT OFFERED IN THIS DEPARTMENT - $988.00
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 26, 2023. Superintendents will be on hand to receive Tuesday, July 25, 2023 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 M63-85 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.
No exhibitor may make more than one entry in any class in this department, except picture classes 63 - 70 may be entered twice.
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. 

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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 (form-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


ARTS (Classes 63 - 96)

14 - PICTURES
Premiums for classes 63 - 70 are: 1st – $5.25; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $2.75
Premiums for classes 71 - 89 are: 1st – $3.50; 2nd – $2.75; 3rd – $1.75
Premiums for classes 90 - 96 are: 1st – $5.25; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $2.75
*Classes 63 - 70 may be entered twice.
All pictures M 63-70 must not be larger than 24” x 32”.
8x10 & larger are framed and no larger than 24” x 32”. All pictures M 63 - 70 need to be framed. All pictures must have a wire string attached to the back for hanging.
63. Hand painted, oil, acrylic, or watercolor
64. Hand painted, oil or acrylic landscape
65. Hand painted, oil or acrylic characters
66. Hand painted, still life oil or acrylic
67. Hand painted oil or acrylic structures – (Barns/Buildings, etc.)
68. Drawing (any drawing media)
69. Mixed Media (pencil, paint, chalk & marker) mixed, any combination media
70. Coloring Pages (pencil or crayon). Open only to residents of Adams County Nursing            Homes - exempt from exhibitor pass requirement
(Photography Classes 71 - 84 need to be 8” x 10” or under & framed)
Premiums for classes 71 - 89 are: 1st – $3.50; 2nd – $2.75; 3rd – $1.75
71. Photography - Portraiture
72. Photography - Still Life
73. Photography - Macro (Close Up)
74. Photography - Scenic
75. Photography - Totally Changed Photo (original photo must accompany entry)
76. Photography - Action
77. Photography - Modification/Experimental (Put original picture on back)
78. Photography - Black & White any size
79. Photography - Animals
80. Photography - Reptiles
81. Photography - Misc.
82. Photography - Nature
83. Photography - Architecture
84. Photography - Reflections
85. Photography - Fair Pictures


15 - ARTS
86. Wreaths
87. Handmade Table Decoration
88. China Painting
89. All Other Holiday Decorations
Premiums for classes 90 - 96 are: 1st – $5.25; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $2.75


90. Silk Flower Arrangement
91. Molded Ceramics - Stained or Glazed
92. Scrap booking
93. Free Hand Sculpture
94. Handcraft - Handmade - Wall Hanging
95. Handcraft - Handmade - Wood
96. Nature