FANCY WORK

Coordinator: Susan Trivett, 613-658-2217
Committee: Bobby Campbell, Carol Jones-Packwood, Leita Campbell, Glenda Tousaw, and Stephanie Molson.

Information for Exhibitors:

  • Please see General Rules and Regulations

  • All Exhibitors are required to register under their own name not the name of their business or farm, such entries will be disqualified for judging.

  • Items to exhibit must be brought in between 6 pm & 9 pm Wednesday night September 11th or Thursday morning September 12th between 8 am and 10 am.

  • Sunday: Exhibit Hall closes at 4 pm to prepare for pickup of exhibits.

  • No exhibits to be removed from exhibit building before 4:30 pm Sunday.

  • Fair share 20% off prize money.

  • All work must not be shown more than 2 years.

  • All articles must be clean and in good condition.

  • All entry tags must be attached securely to the items. Safety pins are the best, when applicable.

  • Make sure to fill out the entry tag out correctly; the class & section must match your item.

  • Names on work must be covered.

  • One entry per person per section.

  • Samples of materials and yarns are no longer required.

  • Beginner category: please add on the tag if this is your first, second year etc. up to 5 years.

  • Please indicate if your quilt cannot go on further in competition.

  • All quilts will be exhibited in a show case

  • Those persons wishing to enter their quilts in further competitions please follow ALL the rules for quilts on pages 73

  • We are looking for new people to join our committee – new people bring new ideas! Please contact info@spencervillefair.ca when interested.

All prize money in EACH SECTION of this CLASS will be DOUBLED thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous Donor.  

Special prizes:

  • Grand Champion Quilt receives a $30 prize and Rosette

  • Reserve Grand Champion Quilt receives a $25 prize and Rosette

  • Winner of Most Points in Quilting Classes receives a $25 prize and Rosette

  • Winner of Most points in Classes 18-26 receives a $25 prize and Most Point Rosette

  • Rosette for the Class 18-26 Judge Favorite

CLASS 18
QUILTS: 

Prizes: Section: 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 14; 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $6
Prizes: Sections: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13 and 15; 1st: $6; 2nd: $5; 3rd: $4

A minimum of 72” x 90” or 324” measured on the perimeter is required for a quilt to advance to the OAAS competition. Quilts in may range from twin to king unless indicated other wise. Wall hangings should be equipped to hang. The prize-winning quilts (1-3) are partially displayed as space allows in our glass cupboards. The remaining entries will be folded and put in the cases also.

Hand Quilted - Sections:

  • 1. Quilt: Pieced, no Appliqué

  • 2. Quilt: Exhibitors Choice

  • 3. Crib Quilt from scratch

  • 4. Crib Quilt using printed panel, may be embellished

  • 5. Set of two placements

  • 6. “A Kitchen Accessory” – a project of your choice.

Machine Quilting - Sections:

  • 7. Quilt: Pieced, no Appliqué

  • 8. Quilt: Exhibitors Choice – quilted on domestic machine

  • 9. Exhibitors Quilt Top – quilted on a commercial long-arm machine with the quilter named

  • 10. Lap Quilt - up to 192” perimeter (approx.)

  • 11. “Full of Memories” – a Lap Quilt made from material that holds memories for you.

  • 12. Wall Hanging – any size or shape (except no full-size quilts). Must be ready to hang.

Hand/Machine Quilting - Sections:

  • 13. Quilt block - not quilted - mounted on Bristol board

  • 14. Quilt Top only

  • 15. Group Quilt – made by a minimum of three people, all to be named.

CLASS 19
SEWING: 

Prizes: 1st: $6; 2nd: $5; 3rd: $4

Please ensure no names are showing.

  • 1. Baby’s Sleep Sack

  • 2. Coordinated Burp Pad with receiving blanket

  • 3. “Let’s pretend Play Outfit” – e.g. superhero / princess

  • 4. “Little Ones Top/Dress” – with matching/coordinating diaper cover pants

  • 5. Ladies Apparel

  • 6. Lounge Pants for boy/girl, any size

  • 7. Crossbody Bag

  • 8. Table Topper – any material, size, or shape

  • 9. Hoodie for a boy/girl – pullover or zippered

  • 10. Hooded Pool or Beach Towel

  • 11. Dressed doll/animal – judged on clothes only

  • 12. Any item not listed above

CLASS 20
KNITTING: 

Prizes: Sections 1, 2; 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $6
Prizes: Sections 3 - 16; 1st: $6; 2nd: $5; 3rd: $4

In the sweater categories, heavy indicates yarn suitable for outdoor wear. Sweaters should not be ironed. All items hand-knit, unless otherwise specified.

  • 1. Larger Afghan

  • 2. Lap or Throw size Afghan

  • 3. Baby Blanket

  • 4. Child’s wearable item

  • 5. Child’s Toy (safety in mind)

  • 6. Lovey – of your choice – see Pinterest

  • 7. Novelty Hat

  • 8. Crop top/vest – any style/yarn

  • 9. Child’s Sweater

  • 10. Adult Sweater

  • 11. Socks

  • 12. Mitts

  • 13. Fingerless gloves – for ‘texters’

  • 14. Scarf/Neckwear – any style/yarn

  • 15. Kitchen Accessory

  • 16. Any item not listed above

CLASS 21
CROCHET:

Prizes: Sections 1, 2; 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $6
Prizes: Sections 3 - 10; 1st: $6; 2nd: $5; 3rd: $4

  • 1. Larger Afghan

  • 2. Lap or Throw size Afghan

  • 3. Baby Blanket – baby to toddler

  • 4. Child’s Toy (safety in mind)

  • 5. A Lovey of your choice – see Pinterest

  • 6. Novelty Hat

  • 7. Scarf/Neckwear

  • 8. Crop top/vest – any style/yarn

  • 9. Spring/Summer Hat for girl

  • 10. Matching set – scarf & hat etc.

  • 11. Kitchen Accessory

  • 12. Wearable item

  • 13. Item of Home Decor

  • 14. Any item not listed above

CLASS 22
NEEDLEWORK:

Prizes: 1st: $6; 2nd: $5; 3rd: $4

  • 1. Needlework or cross stitch on plastic canvas – if coasters (4), ornaments (3)

  • 2. Needlepoint article – may be framed or mounted on a Bristol board backing.

  • 3. An item or article created using punch needle technique

  • 4. Machine embroidery – may be a picture, word project, wall hanging, or as an embellishment or an article or clothing

  • 5. Counted cross stitch project

  • 6. Any embroidered project

  • 7. Any item not listed above

CLASS 23
MISCELLANEOUS:

Prizes: 1st: $6; 2nd: $5; 3rd: $4

  • 1. An accent pillow slipcover. Must be shown on a pillow/ pillow form

  • 2. Three (3) handmade flowers of any style, material or technique displayed in a vase

  • 3. Sunflower themed item

  • 4. Article made from new or used denim

  • 5. Jewellery – a single piece

  • 6. Jewellery – 2 pairs of earrings – please secure to a mount

  • 7. Item made using a coil/rope technique e.g. purse or basket

  • 8. Thanksgiving Centerpiece with Artificial Flowers - 360° view, container judged also

  • 9. Creative project highlighting a mason jar

  • 10. Item celebrating Canada Day

  • 11. Door/Porch Decoration for any season, celebration, or holiday (except Christmas)

  • 12. Halloween decoration – for inside / outside usage

  • 13. Decorative item made using flowerpots

  • 14. “Macramé is back” – any item

  • 15. Article made using a Cricut machine

  • 16. Decorative piece to enhance your garden

  • 17. ‘Busted’ Canvas – See Pinterest

  • 18. Recycle, Recycle – from used or old to a new useful or decorative item

CLASS 24
CHRISTMAS:

Prizes: 1st: $6; 2nd: $5; 3rd: $4

  • 1. Door / Porch Decoration

  • 2. Christmas Stocking - ready to hang and fill, no cheater panels

  • 3. Length of Garland – for inside use on e.g. doors, windows, mantles

  • 4. Tabletop decoration – may be one or more item with a united theme

  • 5. Collection of three (3) Ornaments – secured in place on a fabric covered board

  • 6. Nativity Calendar

  • 7. One reusable gift bag

  • 8. Any free-standing figure/item – not over 20”, relating to Christmas season

  • 9. Any item not listed above

CLASS 25
SPECIALS:

Prizes: Section 1-3: 1st place Only Sections: 1st: $10

  • 1. Child’s Huggable

  • 2. Knitted or Crocheted Child’s wearable item – in Memory of Flo Cucman

  • 3. Dress a Doll - any style/size doll, any technique – clothes only will be judged

 Lets Help

Multiple entries as in the past are accepted
One item per Exhibitor in each category will be judged
Please attach the Exhibitor’s Tag on the item to be judged

Prizes:  Sections: 4 - 7; 1st: $10; 2nd: $6; 3rd: $4
This prize money will not be doubled.
Sponsor: Susan Trivett in appreciation of your generosity!

  • 4. “Let’s Help” Knitted or crocheted hats, mitts and scarfs for St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church which are donated to children or adults in need.

  • 5. “Let’s Help” Pillowcases for CHEO - standard size pillowcases for the young children to teens. Will be delivered to CHEO.

  • 6. Cuddly lap size blankets for patients at CHEO. Remember young children to teens. Please use washable material, fleece, flannels, or any other material. Will be delivered to CHEO.

  • 7. Walker bag – for senior walkers, will be donated to local nursing homes. Ideas on Pinterest.

Spencerville Agricultural Society Quilt Block Competition

CLASS 26
QUILT BLOCK COMPETITION:

Prizes in each category: 1st: $6; 2nd: $5; 3rd: $4

The theme for this year’s quilt block competition is “Trees of Ontario”. Our province has many trees which make a create object for your quilt blocks. Think about the beautiful leaves which change colour throughout the seasons, but don’t forget the flowers some of these trees have. These are just a few ideas to start your creative thinking.

Blocks will be judged in four categories.

  • 1. Appliqué –Hand with optional accent embroidery

  • 2. Pieced – Either hand or machine

  • 3. Embroidery – Hand only

  • 4. Anything Goes – Any other method of quilting not listed above

  • Judging standards state that in appliqué, embroidery stitches may be used for decoration only.

  • You may enter a block in each category, but only one in each category.

  • Please use the block provided as background for all blocks. The other piece is the sashing, you may use some of this in your block it looks good in the finished quilt. Quilt block measures 13 inches square and will be trimmed to 12.5 inches square for the quilt top.

  • Please put your name on the finished block, it is nice to know how many people made the blocks.

  • Please return unused material with your finished blocks, by mail or to the exhibit building of the Fair.

Return the blocks by fair time, before 10:00 am Thursday at the fair for judging or mail to:

Bobby Campbell
5875 County Road 18, R. R. # 2
Spencerville, Ontario K0E 1X0
613-658-5824

If you need more blocks please contact Bobby Campbell. If you have unused blocks please return them. Thank you.
The Spencerville Agricultural Society thanks you for your support.

OAAS QUILTING COMPETITION:

Prizes: 1st: $25; 2nd: $15; 3rd: $10

Annual Hand Quilted Competition

  • Must have entered in section 1,3 or 8.

  • Entry must be solely made, and hand quilted, by the exhibitor.

  • Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324 inches measured on the perimeter.

  • Smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition.

  • Grand Champion quilt will go to District level for judging.

  • Winner of District advances to the annual OAAS Convention for judging.

Annual Machine Quilted Quilt Competition

  • Must have entered in sections 2, 4 or 9.

  • Entry must be solely made, and machine quilted by the exhibitor.

  • Minimum 192 inches, measured on the perimeter.

  • Can be square or rectangular etc.

  • Grand Champion quilt will go to District level for judging.

  • Winner of District advances to the annual OAAS Convention for judging.

A copy of complete details regarding all OAAS quilt competitions is available at the Fair Office or go to competitions at www.ontariofairs.com.