Department C, Division 221 - Beyond The Needle
4‑H members must show their own original creativity.
C221001 - Design Portfolio A portfolio consisting of at least three design samples or activities. Refer to the Beyond the Needle project manual for activity ideas. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8.5 inch x 11 inch, three ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. (Additional pages can be added each year but should be dated). See pages 14-16 in the Beyond the Needle project manual for portfolio formatting.
C221002 - Color Wheel Create your own color wheel, complimentary color bar or color scheme using pages 27-39 in the Beyond the Needle project manual. The exhibit may be a notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should not exceed 22 inches x 30 inches.
C221003 - Embellished Garment With Original Design (Eligible for State Fair fashion show). Create a garment using techniques as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-Her using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement. A Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
C221004 - Original Designed Fabric Yardage - Fabric yardage is designed using techniques such as those found in the manual. Other embellishments may be added. Exhibit consists of at least one yard of finished fabric. A Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
C221005 – Item (garment or non-clothing item) Constructed from Original Designed Fabric (Only garments are eligible for State Fair fashion show). Fabric yardage is designed first, then an item is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added. A Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
C221006 - Textile Arts Garment or Accessory (Only garments are eligible for State Fair fashion show) - A garment or accessory constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape. A Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
C221007 - Fashion Accessory (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) An accessory designed and/or constructed using elements and principles of design; can be textile or non-textile based. Example: shoes, strung bracelet/necklace, wire wrapping, scarves, flip flops, design on tennis shoes, etc. A Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
C221008 - Wearable Technology Garment or Accessory (Garment is eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) (SF26) - Technology is integrated into the garment or accessory in some way (For example: LEDs, charging capabilities, sensors, etc.) A Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
*C221919 - Second Embellished Garment With Original Design (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Meeting requirements of class C221003 above.
*C221920 - Second Textile Arts Garment or Accessory (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Meeting the requirements for class C221006 above.
*C221921 - Second Fashion Accessory (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Meeting the requirements for Class C221007 above.