Open Class Needlework
Entry times will be Tuesday of fair between 6 to 8 pm and on Wednesday of fair between 8 to 11am. Soiled articles will not be awarded premiums. Articles entered in a collection may not compete as a single item. Only one entry may be made under each class number. No article can be entered in more than one class. All articles, except antiques, must be made within the last five years.
Open Class Needlework open to York County and surrounding counties. The Quilt Basket and York Area Quilt Guild will provide additional awards.
A champion and reserve champion will be named in each division. A department champion will be named in Crocheting, Tatting & Knitting; Embroidered or Appliquéd; Clothing; Other Needlework; and Pillows, Quilts & Rugs each will receive a $5 extra premium.
Two overall "Best of Shows" will be awarded. One will be awarded for Crocheting, Tatting and Knitting, Embroidered and Appliqued, Clothing, and Other Needlework. The second one will be for Pillows, Quilts and Rugs. Both will receive a $10 extra premium. The items judged "Best of Show" will be eligible to compete at the Nebraska State Fair. The exhibitor must live in York County.
Crocheting, Tatting, & Knitting
Pay Category 540
Afghans & Bedspreads
O7100 - Afghan-One Color
O7101 - Afghan-Many Colors
O7102 - Afghan-Few Colors
O7103 - Afghan-Any Others
O7104 - Baby Afghan
O7105 - Bed Spread
O7106 - Knitted Afghan
O7107 - Other (not listed above)
For Furniture
O7108- Centerpiece over 24”
O7109 - Centerpiece 18-23”
O7110 - Centerpiece 12-17“
O7111 - Centerpiece under 12”
O7112 - Tablecloth 54” or over
O7113 - Tablecloth 48-53”
O7114 - Dresser or Buffet Scarf
O7115 - Chair Set
O7116 - Tatting on Dresser Scarf
O7117 - Tatted Centerpiece
O7118 - Other Furniture Accessory Item not listed above
Clothing
O7119 - Crocheted Stoles, Shawl or Cape
O7120 - Crochet Jacket or Sweater
O7121 - Crocheted Coat
O7122 - Crocheted Lap Robe
O7123 - Crocheted Hat
O7124 - Crocheted Accessory
O7125 - Crocheted Original Design
O7126 - Knitted Stole, Shawl or Cape
O7127 - Knitted Coat or Jacket
O7128 - Knitted Dress
O7129 - Knitted Mens Sweater
O7130 - Knitted Ladies Sweater
O7131 - Knitted Childs Sweater
O7132 - Knitted Vest
O7133 - Knitted Blouse
O7134 - Knitted Accessory
O7135 - Knitted Gloves
O7136 - Knitted Original Design
O7137 - Other Clothing Item not listed above
Baby Clothing & Accessories
O7138 - Crocheted Baby Dress
O7139 - Crocheted Baby Jacket
O7140 - Knitted Baby Sweater
O7141 - Knitted Baby Suit or Dress
O7142 - Knitted Bonnet or Cap
O7143 - Crocheted Baby Cap
O7144 - Crocheted Baby Booties
O7145 - Crocheted Baby Bib
O7146 - Other (not listed above)
Miscellaneous
O7147 - Pillow Case with Lace
O7148 - Edging on Handkerchief
O7149 - Pot Holders
O7150 - Tatting on Handkerchief
O7151 - Tatting on Pillowcase
O7152 - Crocheted Doll Clothes
O7153- Specialty Yarns
O7154 - Other Miscellaneous Item not listed above.
Embroider or Applique
Pay Category 540
Appliqué
O7200 - Bedspread
O7201 - Tablecloth 54 inches or over
O7202 - Tablecloth 48-53 inches
O7203 - Luncheon Cloth up to 36 inches
O7204 - Buffet or Dresser Set
O7205 - Pillow Case
O7206 - Tea Towel single
O7207 - Tea Towel Set 2 or more.
O7208 - Other Item not listed above.
Cross Stitch
O7210 - Tablecloth
O7211 - Bridge or Luncheon Set
O7212 - Tea Towel single
O7213 - Tea Towel Set 2 or more.
O7214 - Luncheon Cloth
O7215 - Pillow Case
O7216 - Dresser Set
O7217 - Apron
O7218 - Chair Set
O7219 - Centerpiece
O7220 - Hand Towel
O7221 - Other Item not listed above.
Machine Embroidery
O7222 - Tablecloth
O7223 - Tea Towel single
O7224 - Tea Towel Set 2 or more.
O7225 - Hand Towel
O7226 - Pillowcase
O7227 - Apron
O7228 - Pillow
O7229 - Baby Bib
O7230 - Baby Item
O7231 - Other Machine Embroidery
O7232 - Other Clothing Item Not listed above.
Embroider
O7233 - Tablecloth
O7234 - Luncheon Cloth
O7235 - Napkin
O7236 - Buffet or Dresser Set
O7237 - Towel Linen
O7238 - Tea Towel single
O7239 - Tea Towel Set 2 or more.
O7240 - Hand Towel
O7241 - Handkerchief
O7242 - Pillow Case
O7243 - Baby Item
O7244 - Other Embroider Item not listed above.
Clothing
Pay Category 540
Complete Outfit or Outerwear
O7300 - Complete Ensemble
O7301 - Mens Suit
O7302 - Ladies Suit
O7303 - Child's Suit
O7304 - Ladies Dress
O7305 - Girls Dress
O7306 - Adult Jacket or Coat
O7307 - Child Jacket or Coat
Single Item
O7308 - Shirt - Man or Child
O7309 - Blouse - Woman or Child
O7310 - Skirt - Woman or Child
O7311 - Slacks
O7312 - Shorts
O7313 - Jumper
O7314 - Vest
Miscellaneous
O7315 - Remade Garment
O7316 - Pieced Garment
O7317 - Sleepwear
O7318 - Infant Item
O7319 - Apron, practical
O7320 - Apron, fancy
O7321 - Doll Clothes
O7322 - Other not listed above.
Other Needlework
Pay Category 540
Pictures
O7401 - Crewel
O7402 - Needlepoint
O7403 - Cross Stitch
O7404 - Counted Cross Stitch
O7405 - Embroidered
O7406 - Novelty
O7407 - Latch Hook
O7408 - Crocheting
O7409 - Quilted or Pieced
O7410 - Wool
O7411 - Other Item not listed above.
Christmas
O7412 - Table Topper
O7413 - Tree Skirt
O7414 - Counted Cross Stitch Picture
O7415 - Christmas Stocking
O7416 - Wall Hanging
O7417 - Novelty
O7418 - Pillow
O7419 - Table Runner
O7420 - Tree Ornament
O7421 - Doll
O7422 - Quilt
O7423 - Other Christmas Item not listed above
Holiday
O7424 - Table Topper
O7425 - Wall Hanging
O7426 - Table Runner
O7427 - Novelty
O7428 - Pillow
O7429 - Other Holiday Item not listed above
Miscellaneous
O7430 - Doll, dressed
O7431 - Pillowcase Doll
O7432 - Stuffed Doll
O7433 - Stuffed Animals
O7434 - Stuffed Toy
O7435 - Antique
O7436 - Novelty
O7437 - Novelty Pin Cushion
O7438 - Pot Holders, woven
O7439 - Pot Holders, pieced
O7440 - Felted Wool Item
O7441 - Specialty Yarns
O7442 - Purse
O7443 - Recycled Item
O7444 - Other Item not listed above
Pillows, Quilts, and Rugs
Pay Category 540
Pillows
O7500 - Applique
O7501 - Cross Stitch
O7502 - Pieced
O7503 - Crocheted
O7504 - Embroidered
O7505 - Machine Embroidered
O7506 - Novelty
O7507 - Hooked
O7508 - Counted Cross Stitch
O7509 - Quilted
O7510 - Pillowcase, pieced/sewn
O7511 - Other Pillow not listed above
Rugs
O7512 - Braided
O7513 - Crocheted
O7514 - Hooked
O7515 - Woven
O7516 - Novelty
O7517 - Other Rug not listed above
Wall Hangings & Banners
O7518 - Wool
O7519 - Appliqué
O7520 - Embroidery
O7521 - Machine Embroidery
O7522 - Novelty
O7523 - Pieced, few colors.
O7524 - Pieced, many colors.
O7525 - Hand Quilted
O7526 - Machine Quilted
O7527 - Baby Wall Hanging/Banner
O7528 - Combined Technique
O7529 - Pieced, Hand Quilted
O7530 - Pieced, Machine Quilted
O7531 - Paper Pieced
O7532 - Other Item not listed above.
O7533 - Holiday
Table Runner & Toppers
O7534 - Applique
O7535- Embroidery
O7536 - Machine Embroidery
O7537 - Pieced
O7538 - Paper Pieced
O7539 - Wool
O7540 - Hand Quilted
O7541 - Machine Quilted
O7542 - Combined Technique
O7543 - Other Runner or Topper not listed above
O7544 - Holiday
Quilts
O7545 - Pieced, Few Colors
O7546 - Pieced, Many Colors
O7547 - Hand Quilting
O7548 - Machine Quilting
O7549 - Combined pieced and hand quilted
O7550 - Combined pieced and machine quilted
O7551 - Original Design
O7552 - Paper Pieced
O7553 - Block of the Month
O7554 - Machine Embroidery
O7555 - Holiday
Novelty Quilts
O7556 - Appliqué
O7557 - Embroidery
O7558 - Quilt of Valor
O7559 - Cross Stitch
O7560 - Fleece
O7561 - Art Quilt
O7562 - Combined technique and quilting
O7563 - Pieced
O7564 - Machine Embroidery
O7565 - T-shirt Quilt
O7566 - Holiday
Baby Quilts
O7567 - Pieced, many colors
O7568 - Pieced, few colors
O7569 - Paper Pieced
O7570 - Combined Technique
O7571 - Appliqué
O7572 - Embroidery
O7573 - Quilting, hand or machine
O7574 - Comforter
O7575 - Machine Embroidery
O7576 - Other Item not listed above
O7577 - Holiday
Miscellaneous Quilts
O7578 - Miniature Quilt
O7579 - Lap Robe
O7580 - Comforter, tied
O7581 - Doll Quilt
O7582 - Non-Functional Quilt
O7583 - Generational Project
O7584 - Quilting Bee - Entry consists of a quilt that is hand quilted by a group. The entry must be made in the name of individual in charge of the project. Please include the name of the group on the entry.
O7585 - Antique Quilt - Needs to be 50 years old minimum. Display only. Quilts will not be judged.
O7586 - Other Quilt Item not listed above
O7587 – Special Occasion