An interview judging schedule is included in front of the fair book. Exhibitors are allowed to interview judge three exhibits of their choice, additional exhibits will move to non-interview. All entries NOT interview judged must be entered before 12:00 noon on Home Design & Restoration judging day. (See 4-H Entry Schedule)
Members may exhibit only in classes under the project enrolled this year and only one exhibit per class may be entered. Please label all items with exhibitor’s name and address. All wall hangings and framed exhibits must include a means for hanging.
HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION EXHIBITS are evaluated by these criteria:
1) Items must be designed to be used for home decorating, home furnishing or home management (no clothing, purses, note cards, scrapbooks/photo albums, etc.)
2) Accessories should be of high quality (as compared to quick, simple crafts) suitable for use in the home several months throughout the year. Holiday specific items are discouraged. Exhibits from kits are also discouraged as kits limit decision making in the design process.
3) Items should show creativity and originality, along with the application of design elements and principles. Youth are required to include the design elements and principles they used along with simple directions for how they made their project with their exhibit. Information on the elements and principles of design may be found in the Design Decisions manual.
4) Entered in correct class: What medium is the majority of your accessory made from? What was changed or manipulated?
5) Items should be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang etc. No single
matboard or artist canvas panels allowed. Wrapped canvas (if staples not visible on edge) is accepted without framing. MAKE SURE HANGERS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE ITEM!! Command strips are not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.
6) Items should not be made for beginning level or other projects (ex: simple (10 minute) table runners or woodworking). Exhibits from the beginning level project, Design My Place, are county only and not state fair eligible.
7) Exhibits may be no taller than 7 feet and no wider than 6 feet. All exhibits must be easily lifted by two 4-H staff.
8) An entry tag which includes a clear description of the entry must be securely attached to each exhibit. Use color, pattern, or picture descriptions to aid in identification. No straight pins.
9) IN an addition to an entry card issued by the Extension Office, be sure to securely attach a label to each piece of exhibit with name, county, class number and description in the event the entry tag becomes separated from the exhibit.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION - Supporting information is required for ALL exhibits. Exhibits without supporting information will be dropped one ribbon placing. Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include element(s) or principle(s) of design used and steps taken to complete the project. Tag templates can be found at http://platte.unl.edu.
BEGINNING UNIT
Groom Your Room (County Fair Only)
Premium: Purple $3.50; Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
Class No.
X 250 1 BULLETIN BOARD (made and/or decorated)
X 250 2 WASTE BASKET
X 250 3 HANGING FOR WALL ‑ Picture, Decoration, etc.
X 250 4 LAUNDRY BAG
Design My Place (County Fair Only)
Class No.
X 251 1 NEEDLEWORK ACCESSORY - Made with yarn or floss.
X 251 2 SIMPLE FABRIC ACCESSORY - Pillow, laundry bag, pillowcase, table runner, etc.
X 251 3 BATIK/TIE DYE - Accessory made with original batik or tie dye.
X 251 4 SIMPLE ACCESSORY - Made by 4-H’er using wood, plastic, glass, clay or paper.
X 251 5 STORAGE ITEM - Made or recycled.
X 251 6 BULLETIN OR MESSAGE BOARD
X 251 7 METAL TOOLING OR METAL PUNCH - Accessory for room or home.
X 251 8 PROBLEM SOLVED - Use creative method to show how you solved a problem (air quality, water, sound, temperature, lighting, fire escape plan, etc.)
X 251 9 VIDEO - Showing how to make a bed or organize a room.
MIDDLE UNIT
Design Decisions (State Fair Eligible)
Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include element or principle of design used. Refer to pgs. 9-12 in manual.
Premium: Purple $4.50; Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00
Class No.
C 257 1 DESIGN BOARD FOR A ROOM - Include: color scheme, wall treatment, floor treatment, etc. OR floor plan for a room. Posters, 22 inches x 28 inches. Show what you learned with before and after pictures or diagrams, samples, story, cost comparisons, optional arrangements, etc.
C 257 2 PROBLEM SOLVED, ENERGY SAVERS OR CAREER EXPLORATION - Identify a problem (as problem windows, storage needs, inconvenient room arrangement, cost comparison, energy conservation, waste management, etc.) OR, explore a career related to home environment. (what would it be, what education is needed, what would you do, etc.) Using poster, notebook, or other method, describe the problem and how it was solved OR your career exploration. (p. 74 – 93)
C 257 3 SOLAR, WIND, OR OTHER ENERGY ALTERNATIVES FOR THE HOME - Can be models, either an original creation or an adaption of kit. If kit, label and explain what was learned and how the item could be used in or on exterior of home.
C 257 4 TECHNOLOGY IN DESIGN - Incorporate technology into a project related to home environment; for example, using conductive thread to create a circuit that enhances a wall hanging.
C 257 6 WINDOW COVERING - May include curtains, draperies, shades, shutters, etc.
C 257 7 FLOOR COVERING - May be woven, braided, painted floor cloth, etc. May be exhibited as a poster.
C 257 8 BEDCOVER - May include quilt, comforter, bedspread, dust ruffle, canopy, etc. For quilts, state who did the quilting. (No tied fleece blankets.)
C 257 9 ACCESSORY NEEDLEWORK/STITCHERY - Original Needlework/Stitchery
C 257 10 2D ACCESSORY - Textile - 2D (tablecloth or runner, dresser scarf, wall hanging, etc. No tied fleece blankets or beginning/10- minute table runners.)
C 257 11 ACCESSORY 3D - Textile - 3D (pillows, pillow shams, fabric bowls, etc.)
C 257 12 ACCESSORY 2D
C 257 13 ACCESSORY 3D - String Art, wreaths, etc.
C 257 14 ACCESSORY FLORAL - Original Floral Design arranged by 4-H member.
For classes 15 – 18, determine entry by what medium was manipulated.
C 257 15 ACCESSORY WOOD - Original made from Wood - burn, cut, shape or otherwise manipulate
C 257 16 ACCESSORY GLASS - Original made from Glass - etch, mosaic, stain, molten or otherwise manipulate
C 257 17 ACCESSORY METAL - Original made from Metal - cut, shape, punch, sculpt, reassemble or otherwise manipulate.
C 257 18 ACCESSORY CERAMIC/TILE - Original made from Ceramic or Tile. Treatment to exhibit must go through process that permanently alters the medium. Painting alone is not sufficient.
C 257 19 ACCESSORY - RECYCLED ITEM OR UPCYCLED ITEM FOR HOME - Recycled/Upcycled Item for the home - reuse a common object or material in a creative way. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.
C 257 20 RECYCLED/REMADE FURNITURE - Recycled/Remade, made or finished by using a common object or material in a creative way. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.
C 257 21 OPAQUE FURNITURE - Wood Opaque finish such as paint or enamel.
C 257 22 CLEAR FURNITURE - Wood Clear finish showing wood grain.
C 257 23 FABRIC COVERED FURNITURE - May include stool, chair seat, slip-covers, headboard, etc.
C 257 24 OUTDOOR LIVING FURNITURE - Furniture made/refurbished suitable for outdoor use. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information. (NOTE: May be displayed outside at State Fair.)
C 257 25 ACCESSORY OUTDOOR LIVING - Accessory made/refurbished by 4-H member suitable for outdoor use. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information. (NOTE: May be displayed outside at State Fair.)
ADVANCE UNIT
Home Antique Restoration (State Fair Eligible)
This project area is for items with historic, sentimental or antique value that are restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not for “recycled” items. For example, a bench would be considered an heirloom if the original finish is restored, but if decorated by painting it would be considered recycled. Entering highly valuable items (especially small ones) is discouraged, as exhibits are not displayed in closed cases. NOTE: Resources to support this project area are available on the State 4-H website.
Attach information including:
1. List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures encouraged.
2. Keepsakes documentation: how you acquired the item and the history of the item may be written with pictures included.
Class No.
C 256 1 TRUNKS - Including doll-sized trunks or wardrobes.
C 256 2 AN ARTICLE - Either a newly made “treasure” (accessory) from an old item or an old “treasure” (accessory) refinished or renovated. May include a display of a collection or collectibles, being careful not to destroy value of the collection.
C 256 3 FURNITURE - Either a newly made “treasure” from an old item or an old “treasure” refinished or renovated. May include doll-sized furniture.
C 256 4 CLEANED AND RESTORED HEIRLOOM ACCESSORY OR FURNITURE - A reconditioned and cleaned old piece of furniture or accessory so that the item or furniture is functional for use or display. Item might be cleaned and waxed, and simple repairs made. Item would not be refinished or repainted but reconditioned to restore it to its original look or to prevent it from further damage as a valuable heirloom. Consult Extension publication Care and Conservation of Heirloom Textiles, G1682 for information on textiles. (Refinished items go in classes C2562 or C2563). This class is for situations where it may be best to do very little to the item to maintain its antique value. Item or article should be of complexity suited to an advanced project.