Co-chaired by Carol DeGeer (416-283-1841)

Ann Reesor (905-294-1485).

Before entering this Section, please refer to the general rules & regulations, as well as the following:

* Closing date for entry forms: Thursday, September

13th, 2012 by 8:00 p.m.* Will be strictly enforced.

Additional Rules:

A. No liquid embroidery to be used.

B. *Sample fabrics, yarns or fl osses must be visibly

attached to every exhibit. Samples must be approximately

1” x 1”. Cutting of samples off seam

allowances is not allowed.

C. All quilting must be done by hand, except where noted to

be a machine quilting class or in the sewing classes.

D. Please pin sets together so that they stay together.

E. No machine knitting.

F. Items must not be used or worn.

G. No loose ends on any articles.

H. Be sure you have read all the rules pertaining to the

Needlecraft Section before you bring your articles to the

Fair for competition.

I. A charge of $.25 for each entry will apply plus a $5.00

exhibitor fee.

J. Size of Afghans does not include fringe.

K. The judges are authorized to award prizes to new entries

only. Soiled, defective or old entries will be eliminated

from the competition by the Judge and/or Committee

Chairperson.

L. Exhibits must be brought to the Homecraft Building on

Tuesday, September 25th between 12 noon and 9:00 p.m.,

and may be reclaimed on Sunday, September 30th between

6:30 and 8:00 p.m.

M. No work is to be entered more than one year .

This year our Fair has a theme is Atlantic Canada. Please

be aware that the following classes refl ect this theme: #29,

#82, #88 & #113.

Knitting Classes #1-34

***Sample Yarns To Be Attached To Each Item***

Prize Money Classes #1-29:

1st - $7.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $5.00; 4th - $4.00

Articles to be knit only

No ribbons or cords on any baby items.

All articles must be new and unused.

1. Baby’s bonnet and sweater (Baby Fingering Yarn).

2. Dress – infant to 18 months.

3. Baby’s hooded sweater (yarn of your choice).

4. Baby afghan. (Not to exceed 45”x 60” excluding fringe.)

5. Child’s poncho.

6. Child’s cardigan – size 2-6 years.

7. Child’s cardigan – size 8-12 years.

8. Child’s pullover – size 2-6 years.

9. Child’s pullover – size 8-12 years.

10. Pullover – size 12 years & under – using graphed pattern.

11. Child’s hat and mitt set.

12. Mittens for Mitten Tree – any size – to be donated to

charity.

13. Lady’s or teen’s Shawl.

14. Pair of fi ngerless gloves/mitts – any size.

15. Lady’s/Teen’s Sleeveless Pullover. New!

16. Adult pullover.

17. Adult cardigan–using worsted weight yarn–attach label.

18. Adult hat and scarf set.

19. Scarf using funky yarn.

20. Lady’s fancy dress socks.

21. Man’s or Teen’s dress socks, pinned together – not tied

together.

22. Man’s or Teen’s heavy knit socks, pinned together – not

tied together.

23. Pair knitted slippers.

24. Chemo Cap – Cotton yarn only – To be donated to

Markham Stouffville Hospital.

25. Preemie hat: to be donated to North York Hospital- Neo-

Natal ICU and Labour & Delivery to fi t size of grapefruit

(size 36).

26. Tea cozy with tea pot.

27. Pet apparel.

28. One Complete Doll Outfi t – No Doll.

29. Any knit item Fair Theme - Atlantic Canada.

Men Only

30. Any article of knitting.

Prize Money Classes #31-32:

1st - $11.00; 2nd - $10.00; 3rd - $9.00; 4th - $8.00

***Sample Yarns To Be Attached To Each Item***

31. Afghan (Minimum size 48” x 60” excluding fringe.)

32. Afghan – Lap (minimum size 36” x 40”)

Prize Money Class #33-34:

1st - $7.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $5.00; 4th - $4.00

Youth Classes #33-34

(Age 18 and under only)

***Sample Yarns To Be Attached To Each Item***

33. Knitted Dishcloth

34. Any Other Article of Knitting

Crochet Classes #35-52

***Sample Yarns To Be Attached To Each Item***

Prize Money Classes #35-48:

1st - $7.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $5.00; 4th - $4.00

All Articles Must Be New And Unused.

No Ribbons Or Cords On Any Baby Items.

35. Baby sweater

36. Baby afghan (Not to exceed 45” x 60” excluding fringe)

37. Child’s dress – size 1-2 years

38. Poncho

39. One pair of slippers

40. Doily – 6” – 12” – mounted

41. Doily – 13” – 18” – mounted

42. Tea cozy with tea pot

43. Pair of pot holders

44. Table topper

(Not to exceed 36” across–round or square.)

45. Article using Funky Yarn

46. Crocheted Chemo Cap – cotton yarn only - To be

donated to Markham Stouffville Hospital

47. One Complete Doll Outfi t – No Doll.

48. Rug

Prize Money Classes #49-51

1st - $11.00; 2nd - $10.00; 3rd - $9.00; 4th - $8.00

All Articles Must Be New And Unused

49. Afghan-mix and match (sampler afghan) minimum size

48” X 60”

50. Afghan – Lap – (minimum 36” X 40”)

51. Afghan – Any other design (minimum size 48” X 60”).

Youth Class #52

(Age 18 & Under Only)

***Sample Yarns To Be Attached To Each Item***

Prize Money Class #52:

1st - $7.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $5.00; 4th - $4.00

All Articles Must Be New And Unused.

52. Any article of crochet

Tatting Class #53

***Sample Yarns To Be Attached To Each Item***

Prize Money Class #53:

1st - $7.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $5.00; 4th - $4.00

All Articles Must Be New And Unused.

53. Article of tatting.

Sewing Classes #54-88

***Sample Yarns To Be Attached To Each Item***

Prize Money Classes #54-83

1st - $7.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $5.00; 4th - $4.00

All Articles Must Be New And Unused.

54. . Article of boy’s clothing – 6 years & under – No Sets .

55. Girl’s dress – 12 years & under – attach sample fl oss if it’s

a smocked dress. Change in 2012!

56. Funky child’s hat – to be donated to Hospital for Sick

Children (See Additional Page For Pattern)

57. Child’s Hooded Swim Cover up. New!

58. Child’s Housecoat.

59. Jacket any size – no zipper.

60. Two piece pyjama set – any size.

61. Ladies Dress

62. Adult Housecoat

63. An article of clothing made out of Polar Fleece

64. Halloween costume – child to 12 years.

65. Halloween costume – teen/adult.

66. Lady’s purse—must have a closure.

67. Shopping bag.

68. Pair of pillow cases.

69. Quilted pot holders – hand or machine quilted.

70. Set of 2 place mats.

71. Tea cozy – New!

72. Casserole carrier with dish.

73. Table Topper.

74. Tablecloth.

75. Kitchen apron – practical.

76. Hostess apron – fancy

77. Quilted table runner – hand quilted.

78. Quilted Table Runner – machine quilted No Long Arm

79. Cushion. (Less than 12” before ruffl e)

80. Cushion. (12” – 18” before ruffl e.) Fair Theme -

Atlantic Canada

81. Chair cushion – New!

82. Any item of pet apparel.

83. One Complete Doll Outfi t—No Doll.

Youth Classes

(Age 18 & Under Only) #84-88

***Sample Yarns To Be Attached To Each Item***

Prize Money Classes #84-88:

1st - $7.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $5.00; 4th - $4.00

All Articles Must Be New And Unused.

84. Purse.

85. Pillowcase – 100% cotton – donated to Sick Kids Hospital

86. Lounge pants – Fair theme – Atlantic Canada.

87. Apron

88. Stuffed pillow

Embroidery Classes #89-94

***Sample Floss/Ribbon To Be Attached To

Each Item***

Prize Money Classes #89-94:

1st - $7.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $5.00; 4th - $4.00

All Articles Must Be New And Unused.

89. An article of Swedish weaving/hucking

90. One pair of pillow cases.

91. One pair of tea towels.

92. Luncheon cloth – bridge table size.

93. Any article with cross-stitch using waste canvas.

94. One pair of guest towels with counted cross-stitch design

Quilting Classes #95-122

All Articles Must Be New And Unused.

***Sample fabrics and fl oss if embroidery is used -

must be attached to each entry***

Please write quilt pattern name, and approximate

number of hours to complete, on back of entry tag.

Long Arm Quilting refers to any type of quilting done

on a machine other than a table top domestic sewing

machine.

Prize Money Classes #95-97:

1st - $8.00; 2nd - $7.00; 3rd - $6.00; 4th - $5.00

95. Cushion – one quilt block. (12”-18” before any ruffl e.)

96. Quilt top only – twin bed and smaller size.

97. Quilt top only – double bed and larger size.

Quilting Classes #98-115

***Sample Fabrics To Be Attached To Each Item***

Prize Money Classes #98-115:

1st - $20.00; 2nd - $15.00; 3rd - $10.00; 4th - $8.00

98. Tied quilt – any bed size.

99. Hand quilted crib quilt – no pre-printed panels.

(Not larger than 45” x 55”.)

100. Hand quilted crib quilt – pre-printed panel – no stamped

quilting. (Not larger than 45” x 55”.)

101. Hand quilted miniature. (Less than 20” x 20”).

102. Hand quilted wall hanging. (Greater than 20” x 20”, less

than 72” x 72”.) Must have hanging sleeve.

103. Hand quilted – My fi rst quilt – beginner.

(Greater than 48” x 72”.)

104. Hand quilted – twin bed quilt.

(Greater than 48” x 72”, less than 72” x 90”.)

105. Machine quilted crib quilt – no pre-printed panels.

No Long Arm . (Not larger than 45” x 55”.)

106. Machine quilted crib quilt – Pre-printed panel.

No Long Arm. (Not larger than 45” x 55” .)

107. Machine quilted – My fi rst quilt. (Greater than 48” x 72”.)

No Long Arm.

108. Machine quilted miniature – (Less than 20” x 20”.)

No Long Arm

109. Machine quilted wall hanging – (Greater than 20” x 20”,

but less than 40” x 40”.) No Long Arm . Must have

hanging sleeve.

110. Machine quilted wall hanging (Greater than 40” x 40” but

less than 72” x 72”.) No Long Arm– must have hanging

sleeve.

111. Machine quilted quilt. (Greater than 48” x 72”, less than

72” x 90”.) No Long Arm.

112. Rag quilt – New!

113. Wall hanging – Fair Theme – Atlantic Canada - mixed

technique can include different techniques such as hand

and machine quilting, piecing, appliqué, etc. (Greater than

20” x 20”, less that 72” x 72”.)- must have hanging sleeve.

No Long Arm

114. Long arm quilting– any bed size.

115. Quilt – any technique not mentioned – New!

116. Quilt top & binding made by one person, and machine

quilted by another - New!

Rules For O.A.A.S. Quilt Competition

Classes #117-122:

• To contact Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies

for a full list of O.A.A.S. rules please visit www.ontariofairs.

ca or link through www.markhamfair.ca . A copy is

also in the fair offi ce.

General Conditions for both Hand Quilted and Machine

Quilted Quilt Competitions

A. Each local fair is entitled to send the Grand Champion

Quilt judged Best of Show for both sections to the District

Competition in October 2012. The Exhibitor must

consider the Agricultural Society closest to his/her home

address as the one from which the quilt will be sent to

the District meeting. If any entry wins Grand Champion

or best of all classes at more than one Fair, the other

Fairs at which this quilt was entered and won should

enter their Reserve Champion.

B. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A

provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the

annual OAAS Convention.

C. The winners name and pattern is to be displayed at the

Fair on a sign provided by OAAS.

D. Upon making an entry into the OAAS quilt competition

the exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional

activities related to the competition.

E. The winning OAAS Champion quilt will not be eligible to

compete in any future district and/or Convention OAAS

Competition.

Specifi c Rules for OAAS Hand Quilting Competition

- Classes #117-121

A. Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the

exhibitor.

B. Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” measured on the

perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed

to the next level of competition)

Hand Quilting Classes #117-121:

Prize Money Classes #117-121:

1st - $30.00; 2nd - $25.00; 3rd - $20.00; 4th - $15.00

117. Quilt – traditional design only – pieced.

118. Quilt – traditional design only – appliqued.

119. Quilt – mixed technique – must include at least 3 different

techniques.

120. Quilt – done by a group – group name required.

121. Quilt – whole cloth quilt – one fabric on each side of the

quilt – design made only by the hand quilting done on the

quilt.

Machine Quilting – Class #122 Only

To Be Done By Machine

OAAS Rules Specifi c to Machine Quilt/Wallhanging

Competition – Class 122

A. Entries must be solely made and machine quilted by the

exhibitor.

B. Entry quilts must be a minimum of 192” measured on the

perimeter.

C. Entry must have visible machine quilting.

122. Quilt – any design – any technique.

Awards:

Ann’s Fabrics (Stouffville) Gift Certifi cates for :

Classes # 59, 60, 64, 67, 70, 75, 84, 86, 90.

Art of Fabric (Pickering) Purchase 1 metre of fabric and get

2nd metre free: Classes #105, 108, 110, 113.

Art of Fabric (Pickering) Purchase 1 ball of yarn and get 2nd

ball free – Best in Knitting Classes #1-32.

Coulson Award $25.00 – Class #99

Debbie Dixon Award $15.00 – Class #33.

Grace Third Award – $15.00 – Class #85.

Katherine Kwan Award - $15.00 – Class #16

Katherine Kwan Award - $35.00 – Class #103

Marian Ashbridge $15.00 Best in Embroidery:

Classes # 89 – 94.

Needlecraft Committee Award $20.00

- Committee’s choice.

Reesor Family in Canada Award $25.00 – Class #117.

Wendy Bell Award - $15.00 Class #52