Homecraft

Chesterville Fair Homecraft

Homecraft Division offers opportunities for creative people of all ages to show their talents. Come back often as new information will be added as it becomes available.

Participant Information

Participants can complete their registration online through AssistExpo. You can also download a PDF version of the registration form here and a copy can be found in the print catalogue.

Please be sure to review the complete Rules & Regulations prior to registering

Meet our Homecraft Committee Chairpersons!

CLASS 1: VEGETABLES

Prize Money: 1^st - $5.00, 2^nd - $4.00, 3^rd - $3.00

Chairpersons:

PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY

Root vegetables are to be rinsed and wiped dry – not scrubbed and top trimmed with approximately 1” stem left on. All items to be displayed on paper/Styrofoam/plastic plates unless otherwise stated. Please attach tags to plates.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1.	Beans, 5 green with stem
2.	Beans, 5 yellow with stem
3.	Beets, 3, round, ¼ inch (½ cm) stem left on
4.	Beets, 3, long, ¼ inch (½ cm) stem left on
5.	Carrots, 5, long, tops ¼ inch (½ cm) above crown
6.	Carrots, 5, short, tops ¼ inch (½ cm) above crown
7.	Corn, 3 sweet, 1/2 husk removed from tip to butt
8.	Cucumbers, 3, slicing, ¼ inch (½ cm) of stem
9.	Cucumbers, 3, pickling, ¼ inch (½ cm)) of stem
10.	Garlic Buds, 3
11.	Onions, 5 green, in a bunch
12.	Onions, 3 yellow, roots trimmed, not peeled
13.	Onions, 3 red, roots trimmed not peeled
14.	Onions, 1 Spanish
15.	Bell peppers, 3, green, ¼ inch (½ cm) of stem left on
16.	Bell peppers, 3, red, ¼ inch (½ cm) of stem left on
17.	Potatoes, 3, white, brushed, not washed
18.	Potatoes, 3 red, brushed, not washed
19.	Potatoes, 3 yellow, brushed, not washed
20.	Tomatoes, 3 red, with stems attached
21.	Tomatoes, 3 green, with stems attached
22.	Tomatoes, 5 plum, with stems attached
23.	Tomatoes, 5, cherry, red, with stems attached
24.	Pepper Squash
25.	Butternut Squash
26.	Pot of Parsley
27.	Zucchini, 1, no more than 12 inches (30 cm) long, with stem
28.	Best Vegetable Display
29.	Largest Table Beet
30.	Longest Carrot
31.	Largest Ear of Corn
32.	Largest Cucumber
33.	Largest Onion
34.	Largest Potato
35.	Largest Pepper
36.	Largest Sunflower
37.	Largest Tomato
38.	Oddest Shaped Vegetable
Judge's Choice

1A. Junior Vegetables

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1, 5th: $1

1.	3 carrots, any variety - tops trimmed to 1"
2.	5 cherry tomatoes
3.	Tallest sunflower
4.	Potted Herb, must be named
5.	3 beets, tops trimmed to 1"
6.	Patio container vegetable garden
7.	Create an animal using vegetables Must use at least 3 vegetables
Judge's Choice

Heirloom Vegetables

Seed packet must be attached to the back of the entry tag!

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1.	3 Tomatoes
2.	3 Beets, 1/4" stem
3.	3 Potatoes, brushed, not washed
4.	1 Pumpkin
5.	5 Drying Beans
6.	1 Squash
7.	3 Cucumbers
Judge's Choice

CLASS 2: FLOWERS

Chairperson: Shirley Coons

Cut flowers in GLASS JARS ONLY, unless stated otherwise. Use elastics to hold entry tags in place (not scotch tape). Unless colour is stated, any colour or colours may be used. The exhibits of flowers and potted plants are restricted to persons growing them for reasons other than a commercial enterprise. Entries not conforming to specifications will be disqualified. Please read descriptions very carefully.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Special prizes:

Most Points - Cut Flowers Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

Cut Flowers:

1.	Rose, 1 stem, more than 1 bloom with foliage attached, in a vase
2.	Single rose,floating in a wine glass
3.	3 Delphinium spikes,in bloom
4.	Dahlia, 3 blooms, up to 4 inches, in vase
5.	Heurchera (Coral Bells) leaves, 3 stems
6.	Coneflower (Echinacea), 5 blooms, any colour
7.	Sunflower, any variety, 1 bloom in a container under 6 inches
8.	Rudbecka (Black Eyed Susan) 3 stems in a jar
9.	5 stens of Gailarda, in a container of your choice
10.	Hosta, any colour 3 leaves in a jar
11.	Blue Globe Thisle, 3 blooms
12.	Marigolds, 3 blooms, under 3", with foliage attached
13.	3 Gladiolus in bloom, in a suitable container using floral foam
14.	Mums, 3 stems with foliage - in a glass jar
15.	1 head hydrangea in a glass jar
16.	Sedum 3 stems
17.	3 Zinnias with own foliage
18.	Gazania, 3 blooms, any colour
19.	Miniature arrangement of flowers in a mug
20.	3 stems of perennial Phlox, any colour
21.	Nature's Way, wild flower bouquet in any container
22.	All White, white only for this entry, except foliage, with floral foam & white container
Best Arrangement
23.	3 stems of any herb, named
Earl and Audrey Cross Award - Highest Points Cut Flowers Prize: $50
24.	Potted Miniature Rose, in bloom Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, others: $0 Sponsored by: Muriel Smith
Best Specimam

POTTED PLANTS:

Plants have to be exhibited in pot in which they were grown

25.	African violet, in bloom, single, single crown
26.	Geranium in Bloom
27.	Hanging plant with hanger, named
28.	Perpetual Bloomer or Impatiens, in bloom
29.	A very unusual plant, named if possible
30.	Begonia, waxed, in bloom
31.	Begonia,tuberous, in bloom
32.	Potted Ivy
33.	1 Coleus in a pot
34.	Cactus or succulent, any kind
35.	Plant grown for foliage, not listed, named if possible
36.	Potted Hibuscus (Rose Mallow), in bloom
Best Plant

CLASS 3: YOUTH – FLOWERS

Chairperson: Shirley Coons

ENTRY RULES FOR ALL YOUTH CLASSES

Open to both girls and boys.
One exhibit per section per exhibitor.
Please fill in entry tags very carefully.
No entry fee required if entering ONLY Youth – Crafts, and/or Baking, and/or Flowers, and/or Photography, and/or Specials
Entries will be disqualified if age is not visible on entry tag.

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1, 5th: $1

1.	Small flower arrangement in a vase, using real flowers Ages: 12 to 16 years old No higher than 12" including the vase
2.	Three (3) coneflowers in a jar. Ages: 12 to 16 years old
3.	Colourful arrangement of flowers in a beach pail Ages: 12 to 16 years old
4.	Three (3) dahlias over 2 inches in diameter arranged in a vase. Ages: 12 to 16 years old
Judge's Choice - 12-16 years old
5.	Three (3) marigold blooms 2 inches or less in diameter with leaves arranged in a small vase Ages: 9 to 11 years old
6.	Three (3) Sedum stems in a glass jar Ages: 9 to 11 years old
7.	An arrangement of assorted leaves and any single flower in a vase Ages: 9 to 11 years old
8.	5 Wildflowers or Weeds, in bloom, in a jar, total height no more than 15 inches Ages: 9 to 11 years old
Judge's Choice - 9 to 11 years old
9.	Three (3) hosta leaves, any colour arranged in a glass jar Ages: 6 to 8 years old
10.	Three (3) black eyed Susan's in a jar. Ages: 6 to 8 years old
11.	1 head of Hydrangea, in a tall jar Ages: 6 to 8 years old
12.	Weeds in bloom – 4 to 6 arranged in a jar Ages: 6 to 8 years old
Judge's Choice - 6 to 8 years old
13.	Three (3) blooms of Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) in a glass jar Ages: 3 to 5 years old
14.	Three (3) Hosta leaves in a jar. Ages: 3 to 5 years old
15.	Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), 3 blooms, in your choice of container Ages: 3 to 5 years old
16.	Six (6) or seven (7) wildflowers and/or weeds in bloom arranged in a vase Ages: 3 to 5 years old
Judge's Choice -3 to 5 years old

CLASS 4: BAKING

Chairperson: Janet Carkner

Baking will be disqualified if not in baggies, unless otherwise stated. All baking should be displayed on base of Paper/Styrofoam/Plastic plate, and pies should be in aluminum pie plates. Secure tags to OUTSIDE of baggie, preferable to have entry tag stapled to the outside of the plastic bag. Positively no commercial products. All pie crusts must be homemade. One slice of pie will be kept for display and the remainder of pie will be donated to our volunteer luncheon, unless otherwise stated. Items marked 'no baggie' will be displayed in the showcase.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

YEAST BREADS:

Yeast Breads

1.	White Bread - ½ loaf
2.	Small pan of buns - white or brown
3.	Bread Machine buns-white or brown
4.	Specialty Loaf Please name the bread
Best Bread

Quick Breads & Muffins:

Quick Breads and Muffins

5.	Lemon Loaf - ½ loaf
6.	Zucchini Loaf - ½ loaf
7.	Carrot Muffins - 3 on a plate
8.	Blueberry Muffins - 3 on a plate
9.	Banana Muffins - 3 on a plate
10.	Apple Muffins - 3 on a plate
11.	Your favourite Muffins - other than ones already listed. - 3 on a plate
12.	Tea Biscuits - 3 on a plate

PIE & TARTS:

13.	Blueberry Pie - double crust Pies and Tarts
14.	Butter Tarts (No fruit, nuts, raisins, or pecans) - 3 full size tarts on a plate (no mini or bite size) Pies and Tarts
OAAS Butter Tart District 1 Contender
15.	Rhubarb Pie - double crust Pies and Tarts
16.	Cherry Pie - double crust Pies and Tarts
17.	Apple Pie - double crust Pies and Tarts
18.	Apple Crumble Pie Pies and tarts
Best Pie
19.	President's Special Butter Tarts with Pecans, no other nuts and no fruit. Will be judged by our President. 1st prize retained.

SWEETS:

Sweets

20.	Chocolate Chips cookies - 3 on a plate
21.	Oatmeal raisin cookies - 3 on a plate
22.	Date Squares - 3 on a plate
23.	Brownies, frosted - 3 on a plate
24.	Ginger Molasses Cookies - 3 on a plate
25.	Lemon squares - 3 on a plate, 1 1/2" square
26.	Your favourite squares - 3 on a plate, 1 1/2" square Recipe must be attached to entry tag
27.	Your favourite Cookies - 3 on a plate Recipe must be attached to entry tag.
28.	Home made fudge - 4 on a plate

CAKES:

29.	Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting - 3 pieces on a plate
30.	Queen Elizabeth Cake - 3 pieces on a plate
31.	Apple Cake - 3 pieces on a plate
Best Cake

DECORATED CAKES:

32.

Child's Birthday Cake

A styrofoam or cardboard form may be used. Cakes to be home decorated. No store bought decorations please.

33.

60th Anniversary Cake

A styrofoam or cardboard form may be used. Cakes to be home decorated. No store bought decorations please.

34.

Decorated Vanilla Cupcakes - 3 on a plate

CLASS 5: YOUTH - BAKING

Chairperson: Janet Carkner

ENTRY RULES FOR ALL YOUTH CLASSES

Open to both girls and boys.
One exhibit per section per exhibitor.
Please fill in entry tags very carefully.
No entry fee required if entering ONLY Youth – Crafts, and/or Baking, and/or Flowers, and/or Photography, and/or Specials.
Items must be on a disposable plate in a baggie with tags staple to the outside of the baggie
Entries will be disqualified if age is not visible on entry tag.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2, 5th: $1

1.	3 Cupcakes, decorated for your favourite holiday Ages: 12 to 16 years old
2.	3 Chocolate Chip Muffins (with or without baking cups) Ages: 12 to 16 years old
3.	Home baked goodies to share with Grandma Ages: 12 to 16 years old
4.	Giant Cookie - must fill an 8 inch paper plate Ages: 12 to 16 years old
5.	3 Chocolate Chip cookies Ages: 12 to 16 years old
6.	3 pieces of Fudge - your choice Ages: 12 to 16 years old
Judge's Choice 12 to 16 years old
7.	3 Cupcakes, decorated, on a plate Ages: 11 years old and under
8.	Marshmallow creature to look like a Dinosaur or Monster, labelled, on a plate Ages: 11 years old and under
9.	3 Brownies, frosted, on a plate Ages: 11 years old and under
10.	Nutritious after school snack Ages: 11 years old and under
11.	Cookies, chocolate chip, 3 on a plate Ages: 11 years old and under
12.	Rice Krispies made in the shape of your first initial. (Must fill an 8 inch paper plate) Ages: 11 years old and under
Judge's Choice - 11 years old and under
13.	Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition, 6 on a plate (no nuts) Age 15 years old and under
OAAS Chocolate Chip Cookies District 1 Contender

CLASS 6: PRESERVES

Jams, jellies, pickles and relishes may be in 250ml (1cup) or 500ml (2cup) jars. All jars not properly sealed at the time of judging will be disqualified. There must be no rust on the jar lid. No commercial kits to be used. Pickles must be natural colour - NO FOOD COLOURING! NO RUSTED CAPS OR RINGS

Chairperson: Janet Carkner

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1.	1 rhubarb jam with 1 other fruit, with attached recipe
2.	1 strawberry jam, cooked
3.	1 raspberry jam cooked
4.	1 peach jam
5.	1 apple jelly
6.	1 marmalade
7.	1 peaches canned
9.	1 applesauce
10.	1 corn relish
11.	1 icicle pickles, NO food colouring added
12.	1 dill cucumber pickles, plain or garlic up to 1 litre/quart jar
13.	1 bread and butter pickle
14.	1 beet pickle
15.	1 salsa sauce
16.	1 chili sauce
17.	1 canned tomatoes
18.	1 tomato marmalade
19.	1 pickled mushrooms
20.	1 chutney - named
21.	1 any jam, not listed, named
22.	1 any jelly not listed, named
Best Jam/Jelly
23.	1 any other preserve, not listed, named
Judge's Choice

CLASS 7: SEWING

Open to everyone. All articles must be new unless otherwise stated and may not be exhibited more than twice at this fair.

Please read description of sections and follow exactly, anything added or left out will cause disqualification.

Chairperson: Kim Link

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

SEWING:

1.	Pillow Case - 50% originality, 50% workmanship
2.	Reusable shopping bag
3.	Adult PJ, Pant SMA
4.	Ladies dress
5.	Ladies bloouse
6.	Man's shirt
7.	Ladies Vest, lined
8.	Fleece Article
9.	Case for tablet
10.	Dog's coat
11.	Article made from denim (i.e. apron, purse)
12.	2 placemats with an animal or holiday theme
13.	Decorative/Fancy item of mending
14.	Kitchen apron, lined, bib style
15.	2 hotmats, not quilted
16.	Pot Holders, 1 pair
17.	Smocked child's shortie/overalls
18.	Smocked Child's Dress
19.	Smocked child's bonnet
Judge's Choice
Earl and Audrey Cross Award - Highest Points in Sewing Prize: $50 Highest Points in Sewing only

8. Knitting

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1.	Baby Sweqater and Bonnet
2.	Dog's or cat's sweater - any size
3.	Child's sweater - any size
4.	Tea pot cosy
5.	Children's Mitts - Guantlet style
6.	Child's Toque with ear flaps
7.	Child's hat that looks like an animal
8.	Infant's dress
9.	Adult sweater, pullover
10.	Adult fingerless gloves
11.	Adult slippers
12.	Adult Mitts
13.	Adult cable hat
14.	Ladies' infinity scarf
15.	Ladies' socks
16.	Men's socks
17.	Neck Warmer
18.	Ladies shawl
19.	Any knit item not listed
20.	Afghan, adult size, minimum 50" x 65"
21.	Afghan, baby size, minimum 36" x 36"
22.	Any knit project you are working on
Judge's Choice

9. Crochet

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1.	Coat hanger
2.	Sweater and bonnet, baby
3.	Table runner
4.	Pot holder, 1 pair
5.	2 dishcloths
6.	Lace, 1 yard minimum, separate or attached to item
7.	Doily, under 12", mounted
9.	Doily, 16" or larger, mounted
10.	Ladies' shawl
11.	Afghan, adult size, minimum 50" x 65"
12.	Afghan, baby size, minimum 36" x 36"
13.	Any crochet item not listed
Judge's Choice
14.	Any crochet project you are working on

CLASS 10: HOBBIES AND CRAFTS

Chairperson:

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Christmas Corner:

1.	Christmas Mantle Decoration
2.	Angel - any material and any design
3.	Christmas house warming gift
4.	Set of 4 Christmas napkin holders - any material
5.	Santa, your choice, any material, up to 24" tall
6.	Christmas table runner less than 36 inches long
7.	Christmas Mantle Decoration
8.	Christmas article of your choice, which is not listed above

For the Kitchen or Dining Room:

9.	3 different bazaar items
10.	Small hang up tea towel
11.	2 placemats made - any material but no quilting
12.	Handmade wedding shower gift
13.	A handmade house warming gift - No machine work
14.	Craft from a kit, Include kit photo
15.	Any article simple craft, not listed above. Item must not be sewn, knitted or crocheted. (i.e. wood or plastic canvas or other)

Miscellaneous and Decorative Items:

16.	Macrame wall art
17.	Macrame plant hanger
18.	Decorated Wooden tissue box (boxes available at the Dollar Store)
19.	Fancy Pin Cushion
20.	Any article of wood working Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, others: $0 Donation in Memory of Pleunis "Paul" Van der Lind
21.	Decorated Bird House
22.	Wall hanging made of fabric
23.	Decorative cushion - not to exceed 12 inches
24.	Decorated garden hat
25.	Create a garden or patio craft - any medium
26.	Something useful from something useless
27.	My favourite up-cycled project, with before picture Must include a picture of what it was
28.	An unfinished project
29.	Easter basket decoration
30.	Bird Feeder - any medium
31A.	Any article of embroidery, by machine
31B.	Any aricle of embroidery, by hand
32.	Any article of needlepoint, minimum of 12 inches, unframed Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, others: $0 Donation in memory of Pleuntje "Plonia" Van der Lind
33.	Article of Tatting
34.	An article of Hardanger
35.	An article of diamond painting
36.	Pencil or Chardaol drawing
37.	Any unusual craft - not mentioned above
38.	Marilyn Johnson Memorial Special - Any hand made item with a cat theme Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, others: $0 If you love cats, then this is the place for you! Let your creativity shine through. If you have memories of Marilyn an
Judge's Choice

CLASS 11: QUILTING

GENERAL:

All articles for exhibit in this class must be the handiwork of the exhibitor. All quilts must be quilted by hand (HQ), machine (MQ) or both. MQ must state “Domestic” or “Long Arm” on back of tag. Absolutely NO Computer Guided Quilting is permitted. Quilting is defined as a running stitch that passes through top, batting and backing. Tied quilts are not eligible unless stated in the section.
When quilts are permitted to be quilted by someone other than the entrant, the name of the quilter should be named on the inside of the entry tag flap, so that it is consealed until judging is complete.
Items must be completed after August 2020 and may not be submitted more than twice for judging.
All items must be in good condition and clean. Quilts must be free of any odours such as tobacco, perfume, mildew, pet – incomplete, soiled, stained or damaged quilts will NOT be judged.
Exhibitor may only make one entry per section.
All decisions of judge(s) are final. Committee reserves the right to reject any entry or to move a quilt into a different category. Quilts are judged on general appearance, design and workmanship in accordance with the OAAS Judging Standards.
Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes will be awarded for to those quilts judged to be superior in general appearance, design and workmanship in both Hand Quilting and Machine Quilting. All quilts entered into this class are eligible.
OAAS Competition quilts will be selected from eligible entries in Sections 1 through 7.

Copyright:

If the item(s) you are entering are created using a pattern or design by anoth-er person/group, please state the design source on the entry tag, and it will be your responsibility to acquire permission to show this design/pattern. If you are using your own design/pattern, please state design source as original. More information may be found in the Info & Forms PDF in the Homecraft Section of the Fair website www.chestervillefair.com or by contacting the chairperson.

Chairperson: Carol Johnson

Prizes: 1st: $18, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8

Special prizes:

Reserve Champion Hand Quilting

Runner up best example of hand quilting in Class 11

Grand Champion Machine Quilting

Best overall example of machine quillting in Class 11

Reserve Champion Machine Quilting

Runner up best overall example of machine quilting in Class 11

Judge's Choice Rosette

Awarded by the judge.

Viewer's Choice Rosette

Chosen by the public

Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite quilt. Votes will be tallied prior to the awards ceremony at 3:00 pm and a rosette will be awarded to the winner at that time

Grand Champion Hand Quilting

Best overall example of hand quilting in Class 11

LARGE BED QUILTS - minimum 324 inch perimeter:

If size is met, quilts will qualify foir OAAS Quilting Competons, unless otherwise stated.

1.	Pieced, traditional design, pattern named - Hand Quilted
2.	Pieced, traditional design, pattern named - Machine Quilted Indicate quilted on Domestic or Longarm on back of tag.
3.	Pieced, with applique and/or emboridery - Hand Quilted
4.	Pieced, with applique and/or embroidery - Machine Quilted Indicate quilted on Domestic or Longarm on back of tag.
5.	Hand applique and/or hand embroidery - Hand Quilted
6.	Machine applique and/or Machine embroidery - Machine Quilted Indicate quilted on Domestic or Longarm on back of tag.
7.	Any other technique not listed - Hand or Machine Quilted If done by machine, indicate quilted on a Domestice or Longarm on back of tag.
OAAS Machine Quilting - to District Competition MACHINE QUILTED COMPETITION Rules: 1. Please review the General Competition Rules document. 2. The quilt must be solely made, and machine quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) fair to be eligible for this competition. 3. Quilts to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches. Note the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. All 4 sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement. 4. The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting and back) and not be mounted on a frame. The quilt may have a sleeve attached to the back for the purpose of hanging the quilt. 5. The winning OAAS Machine Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future OAAS fair, district and/or provincial competitions. 6. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to give credit to the original designer of the quilt pattern based on copyright rules. 7. The use of domestic, mid arm and/or long arm equipment is permitted on hand or computer guided machine quilt entries. District Competition 1. Each local fair is entitled to send their best of show of all eligible machine quilts to the district competition. 2. If the fair's best of show machine quilt classes has won at more than one fair, the exhibitor must consider their own agricultural society as the one from which the quilt will be sent to the district meeting, otherwise it should be sent from the agricultural society nearest his/her home address. The other fairs at which this quilt was entered and won, may enter their second best of show machine quilt in the district competition. 3. An exhibitor who wins more than one best of show title with different machine quilts at different fairs is entitled to enter each winning quilt in the district competition. 4. If an exhibitor is exhibiting in more than one district, they are entitled to enter different winning quilts at different district competitions but cannot enter the same quilt at more than one district competition. 5. The OAAS will award a ribbon to exhibitors of winning machine quilts at each district competition. 6. A photo of the top three placed machine quilts at the district competition must accompany the "OAAS Championship Quilt Entry Form" Provincial Competition 7. All quilts entered in the competition must be machine quilted. 8. A $500.00 GRAND PRIZE and rosette will be awarded. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt. 9. A $100 RESERVE GRAND PRIZE will be awarded. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt. Judging Standards 25 General Appearance & Design 20 Colour & Materials 55 Workmanship 30 Quilting 10 Borders 15 Binding and Picots Rules for 2024 Fairs & 2025 Convention
OAAS Hand Quilting - to District Competition HAND QUILTED QUILT COMPETITION Rules: 1. Please review the General Competition Rules document. 2. The quilt must be solely made, and hand quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) fair to be eligible for this competition. 3. Quilts to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches. Note the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. All 4 sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement. 4. The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting and back) and not be mounted on a frame. The quilt may have a sleeve attached to the back for the purpose of hanging the quilt. 5. The winning OAAS Hand Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future OAAS fair, district and/or provincial competitions. 6. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to give credit to the original designer of the quilt pattern based on copyright rules. District Competition 7. Each local fair is entitled to send their best of show of all eligible hand quilts to the district competition. 8. If the fair's best of show hand quilt has won at more than one fair, the exhibitor must consider their own agricultural society as the one from which the quilt will be sent to the district meeting, otherwise it should be sent from the agricultural society nearest his/her home address. The other fairs at which this quilt was entered and won, may enter their second best of show hand quilt into the district competition. 9. An exhibitor who wins more than one best of show title with different hand quilts at different fairs is entitled to enter each winning quilt in the district competition. 10. If an exhibitor is exhibiting in more than one district, they are entitled to enter different winning quilts at different district competitions but cannot enter the same quilt at more than one district competition. 11. The OAAS will award a ribbon to exhibitors of winning hand quilts at each district competition. 12. A photo of the top three placed hand quilts at the district competition must accompany the "OAAS Championship Quilt Entry Form" Provincial Competition 13. A $500.00 GRAND PRIZE and rosette will be awarded. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt. 14. A $100 RESERVE GRAND PRIZE will be awarded. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt. Judging Standards 25 General Appearance & Design 20 Colour & Materials 55 Workmanship 30 Quilting 10 Borders 15 Binding and Picots Rules for 2024 Fairs & 2025 Convention
8.	Any technique, top completed by entrant, quilted by another Does NOT qualify for OAAS quilting competitions. May be quilted by hand or machine. If done by machine, indicate quilted on a Domestic or Longarm on back of tag. Name of Quilter to be included in Description on Entry form.
Highest Points - Large Bed Quilts

SMALL BED QUILTS -Min 60 inches x 70 inches, to less than 324 inches perimeter:

9.	Pieced, traditional design, pattern named - Hand Quilted
10.	Pieced, traditional design, pattern named - Machine quilted Please note type of machine used for machine quilting - domestic or longarm - on back of tag
11.	Pieced, traditional design, pattern named Hand or Machine quilted by person other than entrant Please note type of machine used for machine quilting - domestic or longarm - on back of tag
12.	Pieced and appliqued, embroidery or combination - Hand Quilted
13.	Pieced and applique, embroidery or combination - Machine Quilt Please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
14.	Pieced and applique, embroidery or combination Hand or Machine quilted by person other than entrant Please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
15.	Hand applique and/or hand embroidery - Hand Quilted
16.	Machine applique and/or machine embroidery - Machine quilted Please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
17.	Machine applique and/or machine embroidery Hand or Machine quilted by person other than entrant If machine quilted, please note the type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
18.	Any other technique not listed - Hand or Machine Quilted If machine quilted, please note the type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
Highest Points - Small bed Quilts

LARGE LAP OR WALL QUILTS -:

40 inches TO 60 inches width, no limit on length; wall quilts must have hanging sleeve

19.	Pieced - Hand quilted
20.	Pieced - Machine quilted Please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm on back of tag
21.	Pieced - Hand or Machine quilted by other than entrant If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm, on back of tag. Please put name of quilter under flap with exhibitor name.
22.	Predominantly applique (hand or machine) - Hand Quilted
23.	Predominantly applique (hand or machine) - Machine Quilted Please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
24.	Predominantly applique (hand or machine) Hand or Machine quilted by person other than entrant If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
25.	Mixed techniques - Hand quilted
26.	Mixed techniques - Machine quilted Please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
27.	Mixed techniques Hand or Machine quillted by person other than entrant 40 inches TO 60 inches width, no limit on length; wall quilts must have hanging sleeve If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
Highest Points - Large Lap/Wall Quilts

SMALL LAP OR WALL QUILTS -:

Less than 40 inches wide, no limit on length; wall quilts must have hanging sleeve

28.	Pieced - Hand quilted
29.	Pieced - Machine quilted Please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
30.	Pieced - Hand or machine quilted by other than entrant If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
31.	Predominantly applique (hand or machine) - Hand Quilted Less than 40 inches wide, no limit on length; wall quilts must have hanging sleeve
32.	Predominantly applique (hand or machine) - Machine Quilted Please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
33.	Predominantly applique (hand or machine) Hand or machine quilted by person other than entrant If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
34.	Mixed techniques - Hand quilted
35.	Mixed techniques - Machine quilted Please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
36.	Mixed techniques Hand or Machine quilted by person other than entrant If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
Highest Points - Small Lap/Wall Quilt

BEGINNER QUILTS - Not less than 40 inches in width:

37.

Any technique, any size - Hand or Machine quilted

A beginner is defined as any quilter who has been quilting for less than 2 years.

If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm

38.

Any technique, any size

Hand or Machine quilted by person other than entrant

A beginner is defined as any quilter who has been quilting for less than 2 years.
If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm

SPECIALTY QUILTING:

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0

39.	Art/Landscape Quilt - Hand or Machine Quilted May use several techniques but must be the entrant's original design
40.	Novelty Quilt - Hand or Machine quilted Any technique not previously listed (ie Yo-Yo, Tied, Photo, Wholecloth, etc)
41.	Table Runner - any technique - Hand or Machine quilted If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
42.	Cushion, not larger than 24 inches on any side - Hand or Machine quilted If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
43.	Placemats (2), any technique - Hand or Machine quilted If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
44.	Quilt Block, mounted on bristol board, back of block to be accessible
45.	Article of quilted clothing If machine quilted, please note type of machine used for quilting - domestic or longarm
Highest Points Overall in Quilting Includes all sections
2nd Highest Points Overall
3rd Highest Points Overall
Highest Points - Specialty Quilting

CLASS 12: “GOLDEN YEARS”

This class is open to anyone 60 years of age and over. There is no entry fee required if entering ONLY Class 11.

Chairperson:

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1.	3 muffins the same, on a plate and in a baggie
2.	1 jar of any jam - named
3.	3 Chocolate Chip Cookies, on a paper plate and in a baggie
4.	Mini apple pie - in a baggie (aprox. 4 to 6 inches)
5.	3 Squares of the same kind, on a paper plate in a baggie
6.	Homemade book mark
7.	Scarf, knit
8.	Decorative cushion, sewn over 12 inches
9.	Christmas Tree ornament, any medium
10.	Mitts, knitted, child's
11.	Towel with crocheted top & matching dish cloth
12.	A tote bag, any material
13.	Slippers, men's or ladies, knit
14.	Crocheted centerpiece
15.	Handwriting - copy poem - mounted A constant touch of sweetness linked all hearts, The throb of one adoration's single bliss In a rapt ether of undying love. An inner happiness abode in all, A sense of universal harmonies, A measureless secure eternity Of truth and beauty and good and joy made one. - Sri Aurobindo Book II The Book of the Traveller of the Worlds Canto XIV The World-Soul
16.	Item of Vintage Clothing, story attached
Judge's Choice

CLASS 13: YOUTH – CRAFTS

Chairperson: Kim Machan

ENTRY RULES FOR ALL YOUTH CLASSES

Open to both girls and boys.
One exhibit per section per exhibitor.
Please fill in entry tags very carefully.
No entry fee required if entering ONLY Youth – Crafts, and/or Baking, and/or Flowers, and/or Photography.
Entries will be disqualified if age is not visible on entry tag.
Please put CLASS number and AGE on the entry tag

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1, 5th: $1

1.	Painted barn quilt on wood (any size) Ages: 12 to 16 years old
2.	Penmanship: Cursive write "Canada is awesome because..." (fill in the blank with 5 different reasons) Ages: 12 to 16 years old
3.	Wreath (any size) with theme "All About Canada" Ages: 12 to 16 years old
4.	Draw or paint a scene/landscape using any media on paper or canvas Ages: 12 to 16 years old
5.	Draw or paint a single object: bird, person, tree, animal, machine, etc., on paper or canvas Ages: 12 to 16 years old
6.	Tie-dye a T-shirt, sweatshirt, pillow case, apron, or fabric bag Ages: 12 to 16 years old
7.	Decorate a flower pot (no plant) any size Ages: 12 to 16 years old
8.	Handmade jewelry mounted on a board or cardboard Ages: 12 to 16 years old
9.	Decorate a garden stone Ages: 12 to 16 years old
10.	Decorate a "Healthy Eating" themed box and fill with minimum of 3 non-perishable food items as a FAITH pantry donation Ages: 12 to 16 years old
Judge's Choice 12 to 16 years old
11.	Decorate an old skate, boot, or shoe Ages: 9 to 11 years old
12.	Draw or paint a single object: bird, person, tree, animal, machine, etc., on any media on paper or canvas Ages: 9 to 11 years old
13.	Something made from Lego (not from a kit) Ages: 9 to 11 years old
14.	Make a robot from any material (excluding LEGO) Ages: 9 to 11 years old
15.	Farm animal made from recycled material and displayed on a plate Ages: 9 to 11 years old
16.	Tye-dye a t-shirt, sweatshirt, pillow case, apron, or fabric bag Ages: 9 to 11 years old
17.	Hanging popsicle stick bird feeder Ages: 9 to 11 years old
18.	Make a vegetable vehicle: combination of whole or carved vegetables and/or fruit on a solid container or tray Ages: 9 to 11 years old All background should be completely covered
19.	Create a treasure map with compass directions and landmarks Ages: 9 to 11 years old
20.	Decorate a "Canada" themed box and fill with minimum of 3 non-perishable food items to donate to the FAITH pantry Ages: 9 to 11 years old
Judge's Choice 9 to 11 years old
21.	A drawing of "Being on a Farm" (neatly print title at the top) Ages: 6 to 8 years old
22.	Homemade necklace mounted on a board or cardboard Ages: 6 to 8 years old
23.	Make an animal using cotton or fuzzy balls (displayed on a plate) Ages: 6 to 8 years old
24.	Make any craft from a kit Ages: 6 to 8 years old
25.	Create a wagon from any materials (excluding LEGO) Ages: 6 to 8 years old
26.	Use recycled materials to make an animal Ages: 6 to 8 years old
27.	Collage of "Things I Like" on a 30 cm x 45 cm Bristol board - background must be covered Ages: 6 to 8 years old
28.	Create a flower or tree using buttons and displayed on paper plate Ages: 6 to 8 years old
29.	Piece of art made from egg cartons Ages: 6 to 8 years old
30.	Decorate a box and fill with minimum of 3 non-perishable food items to donate to the FAITH pantry (box not returned) Ages: 6 to 8 years old
Judge's Choice 6 to 8 years old
31.	Trace one hand or foot and decorate it Ages: 3 to 5 years old
32.	Make a piggy bank from a milk container (any size) Ages: 3 to 5 years old
33.	Decorate a flyswatter or wooden spoon to look like a person, animal, or flower Ages: 3 to 5 years old
34.	Puppet made from a paper bag Ages: 3 to 5 years old
35.	Item made from Lego or blocks (not from a kit) Ages: 3 to 5 years old
36.	Handmade necklace made from pasta (mounted on board or cardboard) Ages: 3 to 5 years old
37.	Draw and colour a picture of people in your family (adults can help label people) Ages: 3 to 5 years old
38.	Decorate a rock or hockey puck Ages: 3 to 5 years old
39.	Collection of anything the same colour in a 6-section egg carton Ages: 3 to 5 years old
40.	Decorate a box filled with minimum 3 non-perishable food items as a donation to FAITH pantry (box not returned) Ages: 3 to 5 years old
Judge's Choice 3 to 5 years old
41.	Knitting - Any craft item not listed in the Sections 1 to 22 can be entered and judged Ages: 9 to 16 years old Youth Specials
42.	Sewing - Any craft item not listed in the Sections 1 to 22 can be entered and judged Ages: 9 to 16 years old Youth Specials
43.	Quilting - Any craft item not listed in the Sections 1 to 22 can be entered and judged. Ages: 9 to 16 years old Youth Specials
44.	Any other craft (from kit or handmade) you like, not listed in any other youth section Ages: 6 to 16 years old Youth Specials

CLASS 14: AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos may be digital or or film.

Photos no larger than 5” x 7” must be mounted on Bristol board with 1” border all around.

Please use clear photo corners, glue or sticky tag for mounting.

Please do not cut the photos into shapes.

1 photo per section unless otherwise stated.

Absolutely NO captions, writing or titles on photo unless specified!

NO cropping or manipulation of photo!

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY MANIPULATED, Section 16 & 17:

All of the above, PLUS

Personally taken, manipulated/enhanced and printed on photo paper.

Chairperson: Wendy Healey

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Sections 1-14:

1.	Action Photo
2.	Barn Doors
3.	Black and White
4.	By the Pond
5.	Fall Scene
6.	Insects
7.	In the Field
8.	In the Moonlight
9.	Life on the Farm
10.	Photographer's Choice
11.	Reflections
12.	Rusty Old Cars
13.	Shadows
14.	Sporting Event
15.	Sun Peaking Through
16.	The Colour Purple
17.	Winter Scene
Judge's Choice

CLASS 15: YOUTH - AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY

(Youth - 16 years old and under)

Chairperson: Wendy Healey

Rules

Photos may be digital or film.
Photos no larger than 5 inches x 7 inches, must be mounted on BLACK Bristol board with 1 inch border all around.
Please use clear photo corners, glue or sticky tag for mounting.
Please do not cut the photos into shapes.
1 photo per section unless otherwise stated.
Absolutely NO captions, writing or titles on photo unless specified!
NO cropping or manipulation of photo!
Personally taken, manipulated/enhanced and printed on photo paper.

ENTRY RULES FOR ALL YOUTH CLASSES

Open to both girls and boys.
One exhibit per section per exhibitor.
Please fill in entry tags very carefully.
No entry fee required if entering ONLY Youth – Crafts, and/or Baking, and/or Flowers, and/or Photography, and/or Specials.
Entries will be disqualified if age is not visible on entry tag.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1.	A Loving Pet Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1, 5th: $1, others: $0 Youth - 16 years old and under
Judge's Choice
2.	Things that are Tall Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1, 5th: $1, others: $0 Youth - 16 years old and under
3.	Mellow Yellow Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1, 5th: $1, others: $0 Youth - 16 years old and under
4.	Outdoor Fun Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1, 5th: $1, others: $0 Youth - 16 years old and under
5.	By the Water Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1, 5th: $1, others: $0 Youth - 16 years old and under
6.	Looking Up

Class 16: Maple Syrup

Chairperson -

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1.	Golden maple syrup
2.	Amber maple syrup OAAS Maple Syrup Competition
3.	Dark maple syrup
4.	Maple Butter
5.	Maple sugar

Class 17: Honey

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Liquid Honey, Golden, 1 jar

Must be registered Bee Keeper to Qualify for OAAS Competition

Liquid honey, Dark, 1 jar

Honey Comb, 1 piece, 3" x 4"