Needlework

Get Needlework Entry Blank

Coreen Burns, Chairman - 203-240-1960

Send all entry blanks to: Coreen Burns, P.O. Box 5102, Brookfield, CT 06804

No entry fee.

New: All entries of 2 or more must be mailed by August 10 using entry blank.

General Rules

  1. All articles to be delivered between 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday at the Needlework Tent.
  2. All articles not cleaned and pressed will be barred from competition.
  3. All decisions of the judges will be final.
  4. All articles must be owned and done by exhibitor.
  5. Only one exhibit in each class will be permitted, and only listed articles will be accepted.
  6. Judging in all instances shall be based on merit of the exhibit and lack of competition shall not affect the award to be made.
  7. Any premium may be withheld if, in the opinion of the judges, the exhibit is unworthy.
  8. No article will be released without a claim check.
  9. Exhibits will not be released until 6 p.m. on Sunday and all articles must be called for by 7:00 p.m. Any article remaining after this time will be disposed of by the management.
  10. No article will be received or returned by mail.
  11. The Bridgewater Fair will not insure articles against fire, theft, or damage of any kind. This may be done by the individual.
  12. All articles must be completed within 12 months immediately preceding the Fair.
  13. Doilies must be mounted.
  14. Articles made from kits will be judged independently - will not compete against originals, etc.
  15. Trophies will be presented for best article in each division.
  16. Premium & ribbon for 1st, 2nd. Ribbon only for 3rd and 4th.
  17. Ribbons only in miscellaneous class.

Junior Division - Same divisions as Adult. (Junior: up to and including age 15)

Division One — Sewing      
Class 1. Aprons   Class 2. Child's Dress
Class 3. Child's Dress Smocked   Class 4. Adult's Dress
Class 5. Quilted Garment   Class 6. Costume
Class 7. Pajamas   Class 8. Pants
Class 9. Pillows   Class 10. Blouse
Class 11. Jacket   Class 12. Miscellaneous
         
Division Two - Embroidery      
Class 1. Pair Pillowcases   Class 2. Framed Embroidery
Class 3. Pillows   Class 4. Miscellaneous
         
Division Three - Crochet      
Class 1. Tablecloth   Class 2. Bedspread
Class 3. Afghan   Class 4. Afghan - baby
Class 5. Stole   Class 6. Doillies (under 14")
Class 7. Centerpiece (14" or over)   Class 8. Adult Sweater
Class 9. Child Sweater   Class 10. Baby Set-sweater/booties/cap
Class 11. Rug   Class 12. Christening outfit
Class 13. Hat or Scarf   Class 14. Purse
Class 15. Misc.      
         
Division Four - Knitting      
Class 1. Afghan   Class 2. Baby Afghan
Class 3. Bedspread   Class 4. Baby Set-sweater/booties/cap
Class 5. Child Sweater   Class 6. Adult Sweater
Class 7. Socks   Class 8. Stole
Class 9. Holiday stocking   Class 10. Christening outfit
Class 11. Hat or Scarf   Class 12. Purse
Class 13. Misc      
         
Division Five - Crewel      
Class 1. Pillows*   Class 2. Framed
Class 3. Miscellaneous      
         
Division Six - Needlepoint      
Class 1. Framed   Class 2. Plastic Canvas
Class 3. Foot Stool   Class 4. Miscellaneous
         
Division Seven - Quilted      
Class 1. Pillows   Class 2. Miniature Quilt (up to 20")
Class 3. Quilts - Tacked   Class 4. Quilts - Hand Quilted
Class 5. Quilts - Machine Quilted   Class 6. Quilts - YoYo
Class 7. Crib Quilts - Tacked   Class 8. Crib Quilts - Hand Quilted
Class 9. Crib Quilts - Machine Quilted   Class 10. Wall Hanging-Hand Quilted
Class 11. Wall Hanging-Machine Quilt   Class 12. Miscellaneous
         
Division Eight - Counted Cross Stitch    
Class 1. Pillows   Class 2. Framed
Class 3. Miscellaneous      
         
Division Nine - Stuffed Doll or Animal      
Class 1. Fabric*   Class 2. Crocheted*
Class 3. Knitted*   Class 4. Miscellaneous
         

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