HOMECRAFTS
CLASSES 41, 42, 43, 44, 45
Committee: Co-Chairs – Janet Mitchell and Christine Lee; Andrea Taylor, Lynda McCuaig, Barbara Clark, Kasey Lepage, Amanda Cooper, Amy McDonald, Melissa Dow, Kerri Graham, Christine Tierney
Assoc. Committee Members: June Anderson, Audrey Buckingham, Myra Kelly
General Rules & Regulations:
- A $10.00 membership fee must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money.
- Entries may be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/metcalfefair. Or an entry form may be submittted to the Metcalfe Fair Office.
- Entries are due by Saturday, September 28, 2024.
- An administration fee of 10% will be deducted from prize money earned.
- Metcalfe Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost or damaged exhibits.
- Entry items in the Family Division classes may be placed in the FAMILY PAVILION (Curling Club) on Wednesday evening, October 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., or Thursday, October 3rd from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. All items must be placed in the FAMILY PAVILION (Curling Club) by 10:00 a.m. sharp on Thursday, October 3rd.
- Items cannot be removed until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th. No exceptions.
- Metcalfe Agricultural Society is not responsible for articles left in the exhibit halls after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th, 2024
NOTE - DROP OFF TIME BEFORE 10:00 A.M. THURSDAY.
OAAS Homecraft Judging Standards Guidelines are available for purchase at https://ontarioagsocieties.com/agricultural-society-info/store
Notes for Exhibitors
All exhibits in Classes 41 - 45 must be the sole work of the exhibitor, unless the class indicates otherwise.
The same article may only be exhibited for two (2) years. Judges are authorized by the Directors to disqualify all soiled, defaced, or old work and instructed to award prizes to the new and up-to-date work.
In the judge’s opinion, if the entries are unworthy, no prize will be awarded.
Mounting for NEEDLEWORK and QUILTING classes require firm mounting, not to exceed 2” larger than article exhibited.
ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON, PER SECTION.
PLEASE NOTE: Each entry must have an entry tag (to be picked up at the fair office after entering). The entry tag must have the class name and the exhibitor’s name.
Class 41 - NEEDLEWORK
Prizes (unless otherwise stated): 1st - $6, 2nd - $4, 3rd - $3
1. | Decorative Cushion - Not Quilted. Not to exceed 18"x18". |
2. | Picture, Cross Stitch, Framed. |
3. | Embroidered Article. Pre-stamped design acceptable. |
4. | Coat Buttons - Mounted. Maximum of 12 |
5. | Useable Bookmark - Any medium. |
6. | Afghan - Knitted. Maximum perimeter size 264". |
7. | Afghan - Crocheted. Maximum perimeter size 264". |
8. | Sewn, knit, felted or crocheted garland. Minimun 4 ft in length |
9. | Table Runner - Any Theme - Not Quilted. Minimum length 36". |
10. | Oven Mitts or Pot Holders. |
11. | Kitchen Full Apron |
12. | Kitchen Half-Apron. |
13. | Tea Cozy - Any Medium. |
14. | Three Knit Dishcloths. |
15. | Three Crochet Dishcloths. |
16. | Novelty Cushion for Kid's Bedroom Not to exceed 72" perimeter. |
17. | Basket made from fabric Any size. |
18. | Knit, Crochet or Felted Article of Pure Wool (sheep, angora, mohair, alpaca etc.). Label and sample of wool attached. Prizes: $15, $10, $5 |
19. | Any Loom woven item. |
20. | Knit or Crocheted tank top or t-shirt. |
21. | Lounge Pants - Sewn. |
22. | Costume. Any medium, any size. |
23. | Child's Dress, with Sleeves - Size 12 & Under. |
24. | Knit Headband or Hat, Adult size. |
25. | Baby's Sweater and Hat Set - Knit. |
26. | Baby's Sweater and Hat Set - Crochet. |
27. | Baby's Afghan - Knit. Maximum perimeter 162". |
28. | Baby's Afghan - Crochet. Maximum perimeter 162". |
29. | Baby's Bib. |
30. | Child's or Baby's Mitts with Toque or Hat. |
31. | Child's Mitts. |
32. | Child's Slippers. |
33. | Child's Socks. |
34. | Child's Cardigan Sweater - Knit. |
35. | Child's Pullover - Knit featuring a design in either colourwork or stitchwork. |
36. | Adult's Pullover or Cardigan - Knit. |
37. | Adult's Hat and Mitt Set - Knit or Crochet. |
38. | Shawl - Knit or Crochet. |
39. | Scarf - Knit or Crochet. |
40. | Infinity Scarf - Knit or Crochet. |
41. | Amigurumi Creature - Crochet. |
42. | Set of four placemats. Any medium. |
43. | Knit Socks. |
44. | Tote Bag - Not Quilted. Any medium. |
45. | Purse. Any medium, not quilted Prizes: $8, $7, $5 |
Class 42 - QUILTING
PLEASE NOTE: Any exhibitor that exhibits any quilt and any other item whose design may be subject to copyright, must read and adhere to the following:
An exhibitor may create an item from a design pattern that he/she has purchased for his/her personal use/enjoyment. An exhibitor cannot display his/her item using the purchased design pattern in a public facility or exhibition without giving credit to the owner of the design pattern. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to give credit to the pattern designer on their entry tag. Prize money is a matter of negotiation between the design owner and the exhibitor. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to negotiate this at the time the exhibitor is seeking the designer’s permission for use of the said design.
NOTE: For all machine-quilted entries the exhibitor is required to indicate on the tag if the quilting was done on a conventional sewing machine or a long-arm quilting machine. The quilting must be the work of the exhibitor, unless the class indicates otherwise. For example, long arm quilting done by someone other than the exhibitor.
NOTE: Machine-quilted and hand-quilted quilts must be a minimum of 324” measured on the perimeter to be eligible for Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ Annual Championship Competitions.
QUILTS
Prizes: $12, $10, $8 - Unless otherwise noted
1. | Quilt, Pieced &/or Appliqued, HAND Quilted. Must be minimum size of 324" measured on the perimeter. |
2. | Quilt, Pieced, HAND quilted. Must be minimum size of 324" measured on the perimeter. |
3. | Quilt, Pieced &/or Appliqued, HAND quilted, any size. |
4. | Quilt, Pieced &/or Appliqued, MACHINE quilted. Quilted by exhibitor, minimum size of 324" measured on the perimeter. |
5. | Quilt, Pieced &/or Appliqued, MACHINE quilted, any size. |
6. | Wall, Lap or Crib Quilt. Any size up to 192" total perimeter. Machine or hand pieced. Must be machine quilted, with a domestic sewing machine, not a long arm machine, not professionally quilted and not quilted with a computer regulated and driven pattern, i.e., not motif patterns from an embroidery program. |
7. | Quilt, any Pattern. Must be minimum size 324" measured on the perimeter in LONG ARM QUILTED BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN EXHIBITOR. Long arm quilter's name must be provided. Exhibitor $12, $10, $8. Long Arm Quilter $12, $10, $8. Prize Money for exhibitor & long arm quilter will be paid to exhibitor. Exhibitor responsible for paying prize money to quilter. Prizes: $24, $20, $16 |
SMALL QUILTS
Prizes: $10, $8, $4
8. | Miniature Quilt. Not to exceed 24"x24". Maximum block size 3". |
9. | Wall Hanging, Quilted. Maximum perimeter 144". |
10. | Jelly Roll Quilt. Any size. Attach label or copy of Jelly Roll label. |
11. | Child's Quilt, Pre-Printed Top. Quilted. Perimeter not to exceed 270". |
12. | Child's Quilt, Pieced &/or appliqued. Quilted. Perimeter not to exceed 270". |
13. | Quilt, Pieced &/or Appliqued. Quilted. Perimeter not to exceed 270". |
14. | Quilt - Any Pattern - Done by a Group. Minimum of 324" measured on the perimeter. Group must consist of a minimum of 3 people, and all piecers and quilters must be listed. |
15. | Quilt Top. Not quilted, any size, pieced &/or appliqued. |
NOVELTY ITEMS
Prizes: $8, $6, $4 - Unless otherwise noted
16. | Decorative Cushion - Quilted. |
17. | Tote Bag - Machine or Hand Quilted. |
18. | Table Runner - any theme - quilted. Minimum length 36". Prizes: $12, $10, $8 |
19. | Quilt Block - Not Quilted. Partially mounted, back visible, named. |
QUILTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
OAAS Champion HAND Quilt. Rules and regulations available at the fair office. All qualifying quilts entered in sections 1-3 that are hand quilted by the exhibitor and a minimum of 324" measured on the perimeter will be considered in this class. The class winner will be eligible to go on to the OAAS Hand Quilted Competition for District 1. | |
OAAS Champion MACHINE Quilt. Rules and regulations available at the fair office. All qualifying quilts entered in sections 4 & 5 that are machine quilted by the exhibitor and a minimum of 324" measured on the perimeter will be considered in this class. The class winner will be eligible to go on to the OAAS Machine Quilted Competition for District 1. | |
Judge's Special. May be any quilt of the Show. Prize: $20 | |
Grand Champion HAND Quilt of the Show. Any size. Prize: $25 | |
Reserve Grand Champion HAND Quilt. Any size. Prize: $10 | |
Grand Champion MACHINE Quilt of the Show. Any size. Prize: $25 | |
Reserve Grand Champion MACHINE Quilt. Any size. Prize: $10 |
Class 43 - ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Note: All collections of photos to be mounted on bristol board and size not to exceed 11” x 14”.
Please no photos with nudity, for your own protection. All signatures and names must be covered. All art pieces and photos must be the sole work of the exhibitor, unless otherwise stated.
Prizes (unless otherwise stated): 1st - $6, 2nd - $4, 3rd - $3
1. | "My Favourite Things" - a Collection of 3 Photos, mounted. |
2. | Sunrise and Sunset. Two photos, mounted and labelled. |
3. | Single Black and White Photo of an animal. |
4. | Single Photo of your Favourie Fair Location mounted, with caption explaining why it is your favourite. |
5. | One Amusing Photo of a Child or Children participating in a sporting event, mounted, with caption. |
6. | One Photo of wildlife. |
7. | One Photo, mounted, with caption "Mud on the Tires". |
8. | Two photos illustrating song lyrics. The title of the song, the songwriter and the appropriate verse must be included as a caption. Prizes: $10, $6, $4 |
9. | Display of 2-4 photos, including a minimum of 3 generations. Mounted and labelled. Historical photographs allowed. |
10. | One photo of a landmark or heritage building. Mounted and identified. |
11. | Painting - Water Colour. Not to exceed 18"X24". |
12. | An article of woodwork Not to exceed 24' in any direction. |
13. | Painting - Any Medium, Any Subject. Prizes: $7, $5, $3 |
14. | Pencil Sketch. Not to exceed 18"X24". Prizes: $7, $5, $3 |
15. | Family Heirloom accompanied by a photo of the ancestor who owned it & history. Prizes: $10, $6, $4 |
16. | Antique tool (not culinary), identified. Size not to exceed 9" in any direction. |
17. | Scrapbook Page - Any Theme.With Title, Single page in a sleeve 12"X12". |
18. | Penmanship (Cursive). At least 8 lines of a poem, on unlined paper. |
Best Painting of the Show Prize: $20 | |
Class 44 - HOBBIES AND CRAFTS
PLEASE NOTE: All names and initials must be covered on all entries.
Prizes (unless otherwise stated): 1st - $6, 2nd - $4, 3rd - $3
1. | Table Centrepiece, Any Theme. Not to exceed 12" in any direction. |
2. | Door Hanging |
3. | 3 Christmas Tree Ornaments. Any medium |
4. | Christmas Stocking. |
5. | Vinyl Design (e.g. Cricuit) on any functionable item. |
6. | Christmas Tree Skirt. |
7. | Something New from Something Used (Fabric). |
8. | Something New from Something Used (Non-Fabric). |
9. | Diamond Painting. Not to exceed 12" x 16". Kits allowed. |
10. | Signage - Home Decor, Any Medium. |
11. | Item of Handmade Jewellery, Any Medium. |
12. | Decorative Painted Article. Any medium. Not to exceed 24" in any direction. |
13. | Barn Quilt, painted. Not to exceed 24"x24". |
14. | Item Created from Barn Board. Not to exceed 24" in any direction. |
15. | It's All About the Bling! Any medium, but must include bling. Premade items may be used as a starting point. |
16. | Any Macrame Creation. Not to exceed 36" in any direction. |
17. | Four Handmade Greeting Cards, with Envelopes. Display in plastic sleeve(s). |
18. | Handmade Invitation to Any event. Any medium. |
19. | Doll Dressed in Outfit, made from any medium. Only outfit is judged. Not to exceed 18" in height. |
20. | Paper Origami item. |
21. | Soft Toy, All Handmade & Child Safe. Prizes: $10, $8, others: $6 |
22. | Wreath, Easter theme. Maximum size of 30" in any direction. Hanger must be included |
23. | Handcrafted Pink Item for Breast Cancer Awareness. Any handcrafted item made all in pink or showing support for breast cancer awareness. Prizes: $10, $8, others: $6 |
24. | Wreath, Fall Theme. Maximum size 30" in any direction. Hanger must be included. |
25. | Lap Blanket, any medium. Lap Blankets must be of washable materials. Do not add decorations that could be removed and swallowed. All blankets must be usable as a lap blanket so not too big and not too small. A good size to aim for is approximately 34"x44". All entries in this class become the property of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society and will be donated to the Osgoode Care Centre. |
Class 45 - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY RESIDENTS ONLY
No Membership Required
All articles of baking to be displayed on a disposable plate and either in a plastic bag or securely covered with clear wrap.
Prizes: 1st - $6; 2nd - $4; 3rd - $3; 4th - $2
1. | Three Tea Biscuits. |
2. | Three Cookies. |
3. | Any Loaf. |
4. | Three tarts, any type. |
5. | A Painting, any medium. |
6. | Any Homemade Article. |
7. | Exhibitors Over 80 Years Of Age - Any Homemade Article. |
Dorothy Reid Award Prize: $100 |
