Handicrafts and Hobbies

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GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS 2023

ALL entries must be completed online or on printed forms filled out and signed by the exhibitor. Printed forms must be received by midnight Sunday, September 17 .

IMPORTANT DATES:

ENTRIES CLOSE midnight Sunday, September 17, 2023.

BRING EXHIBITS on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 between 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm to the Exhibit Hall at the fairgrounds. White entry tags to be attached before bringing items to the fairgrounds.

REMOVE EXHIBITS on Sunday, September 24, 2023 between 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Prize money cheques to be picked up at this time.

RULES

1. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR AND MUST HAVE BEEN DONE IN THE LAST 2 YEARS.
2. Exhibits must not have been entered before at Drumbo Fair.
3. Judges of this class are authorized by the directors of the Society to disqualify all old, soiled and defaced work, and instructed to award prizes to new and up-to-date work. In case of no competition, unless the work is worthy, the prize money will be withheld.
4. All pictures must be ready to hang.
5. Organizations Showing a Display Must Enter in the Open Classes.
6. Attach entry tags to entries.

 CHRISTMAS - Section "CH" 

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

Most Points in Christmas:  $15 by Linda Baker in memory of Dennis Baker to the exhibitor with most points.

Classes

1. Christmas apron
2. Lantern decorated for Christmas
3. Christmas wreath, any materials, ready to hang
4. Christmas stocking, practical, ready to hang
5. Christmas stocking, decorative, ready to hang
6. Christmas tree topper

 CLOTHING - Section "CL" 

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

Most Points: $25 Mary Maxim Ltd. Gift Card to the exhibitor with most points in Clothing.

classes

REPURPOSED AND UP-CYCLED CLOTHING - SEWN

1. Article of clothing suitable for a woman
2. Article of clothing suitable for a man
3. Article of clothing suitable for a teen (13-19 years)
4. Article of clothing suitable for a boy or girl (6-12 years)
5. Article of clothing suitable for a child (0-5 years)

WOMEN'S CLOTHING - SEWN

6. Kitchen bib apron
7. Half apron
8. Sleepwear
9. Sewn handbag, purse or backpack
10. Embellished scarf or shawl, no gluing or taping
11. Article of clothing otherwise not listed

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING - SEWN

12. Dress
13. Sleepwear
14. Apron
15. Article of clothing otherwise not listed

WOMEN'S CLOTHING - HAND KNITTED or CROCHETED

16. Pullover
17. Socks using self-striping yarn
18. Vest
19. Casual hat
20. Slippers
21. Mitts and scarf, matching
22. Shawl
23. Cardigan

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING - HAND KNITTED or CROCHETED

24. Infant's bonnet and jacket set
25. Dress
26. Cardigan
27. Pullover
28. Hat and mitts
29. Slippers

MEN'S CLOTHING - HAND KNITTED or CROCHETED

30. Cardigan
31. Toque
32. Mitts
33. Socks
34. Scarf
35. Article of clothing not otherwise listed

"JUDGE'S CHOICE" for most creative knitted or crocheted item (classes 16-35) - $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card & Rosette

 COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Section "CO"

Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4, others $3. Exception class 5: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others $3. All 1st place entries receive a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card.

classes

1. Chemo Hat - Use vibrant colours, pattern of your choice. All entries donated to Woodstock Hospital. Sponsored by Joyce Strickler.
2. Preemie Cap - Entries donated to local hospital. Sponsored by Joyce Strickler.
3. Preemie blanket - Approximately 32"x32". Entries donated to local hospital. Sponsored by Joyce Strickler.
4. "Welcome Basket or Box" - filled with non-perishable items. Entries donated to Domestic Abuse Services, Oxford (DASO) Sponsored in memory of Jean Shoemaker by her family.
5. Fidget Quilt - maximum size 144" measured on the perimeter. Quilt to be square. Include different textures such as fake fur, satin, zippers, etc. Entries donated to Oxford County residents living with dementia & Alzheimer diseases. Sponsored by Elaine Campbell.

 CRAFTS & HOBBIES - Section "CR"

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

Most Points: Exhibitor with most points in Crafts & Hobbies receives a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card.

classes

1. Eye catching outside door decoration, not to exceed 24" overall, ready to hang.
2. Smocking project
3. Tatted article
4. Casserole warmer tote
5. Wooden article, not to exceed 18"
6. Woodburning article, maximum overall size 15"
7. Wall art made with old barn board, maximum height 4'
8. Wooden decor item, maximum height 20"
9. Pottery item, maximum size 12"
10. Hand painted ceramic item
11. Handmade tote bag, functional yet beautiful
12. Handmade baby shower gift, not clothing, maximum size 15" overall
13. Unique table favour for a wedding
14. Two items for a bazaar, complementary, but not identical
15. Artical of stained glass maximum size 24" in either direction
16. Handmade greeting card
17. Greeting card incorporating hand stitching
18. Display of 15 buttons, mounted on 8.5x11" backing in DAS colours - gold, green & burgundy
19. Mason jar decor item
20. Sculpture, any medium, not to exceed 15" overall
21. Craft made from felt material, not needle felting
22. Mug rug for just a mug, up to 6"
23. Article of hand embroidery
24. Two placmats complete with homemade napkins. No serging.
25. Child's placemat - 1
26. Functional kitchen article(s)
27. Pincushion made using recycled items. List items used, include sample of fabric.
28. Knitted dishcloth
29. Guest hand towel, decorated
30. Picture frame, decorated, no picture or mat
31. A fabulous handcrafted bag made from recycled materials
32. Useful article made from recycled materials
33. Mittens made from old clothing item e.g. fleece top. Name clothing item on tag
34. Item of tole painting, maximum 15"
35. BBQ apron
36. Table runner
37. Tea cozy, fabric
38. Any item made using Paverpol
39. Handmade fabric purse
40. Padded seat cushion for a chair
41. Cushion, any quilting technique
42. Any other cushion not listed
43. Character pillow for a toddler, decorative and safe
44. Handmade blanket for a doll, maximum 16" x 26"
45. Decorated sweat shirt, use your imagination
46. Mug rug for a mug & treat, 6"-10"
47. Decor for a child's room
48. Handmade doll practical, maximum 30"
49. Handmade animal, maximum 20"
50. Clay flowerpot decorated
51. Funky door stop, must be weighted
52. Door handle decoration for a child's room
53. Eye-catching cover for tablet or book
54. "Next Big Craft" winning entry becomes a class for 2024
55. Dream board depicting your life 10 years from now. Use a mosaic of pictures, maximum size 11" x 17"
56. Two colouring pages, your choice, complementary but not identical
57. Scrapbooking, 2 facing pages "sights & sounds of nature"
58. Unique & creative article made with burlap
59. Something cool made with neck ties
60. Unique item created with duct tape
61. Handcrafted puppet with a name
62. Handcrafted wire sculpture, maximum 18" high x 12" wide
63. Necklace made with an unusual item(s)
64. A fascinator
65. Bookmark any technique
66. Bed runner, maximum 36" wide x 72" long
67. Wine gift bag decorated
68. Handmade mask
69. Hand hooked rug
70. Article of hand hooking, not a rug
71. Needlpoint picture, framed, ready to hand
72. Cross stitch sampler with saying 
73. Hand counted cross stitch picture, ready to hang
74. Any other article of hand counted cross stitch, not a picture

 QUILTING - Section "QU"

RULES for all quilting classes, 1-27

1. Attach entry tag with safety pin
2. Machine quilting may be long or short arm
3. Read measurement size required

QUILTS

RULES for classes 1-4 only

1. Quilts may be made  by 2 people
2. Minimum perimeter size is 260"

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6

Best Quilt in classes 1-4:  Exhibitor receives a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card

classes

1. Quilt, machine pieced, hand quilted
2. Quilt, machine pieced, machine quilted
3. Quilt, hand appliqued
4. Quilt, any other kind

WALL HANGINGS

Prizes: (classes 5 - 15) 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Maximum size 192" measured on the perimeter

5. Pieced, hand quilted, ready to hang
6. Pieced, machine quilted, ready to hang

MINIATURE QUILTS

Maximum size 64" measured on the perimeter

7. Quilt, machine or hand quilted

CRIB QUILTS

Minimum size 140" measured on the perimeter

8. Pre-printed panel, hand quilted
9. Pre-printed panel, machine quilted
10. Pieced and/or appliqued, hand quilted
11. Pieced and/or appliqued, machine quilted

CHILD QUILTS

Maximum size 240" measured on the perimeter

12. Quilt, machine or hand quilted

LAP QUILTS

Minimum of 160" to maximum of 260" measured on the perimeter

13. Hand quilted
14. Machine quilted

FIRST QUILT

15. Machine or hand quilted pre-printed panel First Quilt

ART QUILTS

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6

16. Wall hanging, original composition under perimeter 100"
17. Wall hanging, original composition over perimeter 100"
18. Wall hanging fused or raw edge applique, commercial pattern may be used

QUILT CORNER

Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

19. Doll quilt
20. Table runner
21. Embroidered quilt block
22. Purse
23. Placemats - 2
24. Potholders - 2
25. Christmas tree skirt

OAAS QUILT COMPETITION

Minimum size of 324" measured on the perimeter

Prizes: 1st: $25 and a $25 Gift Card Len's Mill Store, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

26. Hand quilted quilt solely made and hand quilted by exhibitor. Attach name of pattern. Winning quilt will proceed to District competition in November.
27. Machine quilted quilt solely made and quilted by exhibitor (using long or short arm machine). Quilt may be square, rectangle, etc. and must have visible machine quilting. Attach name of pattern. Winning quilt will proceed to District competition in November.

 Most Points: Exhibitor with most points in Quilting receives a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card.

SENIORS (55+) - Section "SE"

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

classes

1. Winter hat or toque, knitted or crocheted
2. Slippers or bed socks, knitted or crocheted
3. Article of cross stitch
4. Handmade toy suitable for a grandchild
5. Baby gift - wearable item or a set knitted or crocheted
6. Mittens
7. Wearable item or set, knitted or crocheted
8. Fall centrepiece. No living material such as leaves, flowers, etc.
9. Handmade card or invitation
10. Wearable article suitable for a bazaar
11. Non wearable item suitable for a bazaar
12. Afghan, crocheted
13. Baby afghan, knitted or crocheted
14. Baby carriage cover, crocheted, maximum 120" measured on the perimeter
15. Prayer shawl
16. Article of embroidery
17. Quilting block of a present project, under 15"
18. Decorative painting on any surface using any medium
19. Acrylic painting your choice of subject
20. Water colour your choice of subject

 Most Points: Exhibitor with most points in Seniors (55+) receives a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card.

DISPLAYS - Section "DI"

Prizes: $25 each display

classes

1. Organization's Display - 4' maximum. Tell us about your organization, what you do in the community. Include name of organization. Must also enter in the Open Classes.
2. Youth Organization Disply - Open to youth organizations in Blandford-Blenheim Township or townships bordering same. Include name of club.

4-H - Section "4H"

All current youth members with Oxford 4-H may enter. No membership required.

Sponsored by Oxford County 4-H Association

Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $8, 5th: $5

class

1. Outdoor/nature scene. Any medium e.g. natural items, play dough, lego, poster. Be creative! No larger than a half sheet of Bristol board.