Beyond the Needle
Pay Code 200
All entries must be pre-entered on a Clothing Form at the York County Extension Office by the first Friday of July. All Exhibits will be judged on the Friday prior to fair week in the Cornerstone Building. Entries must receive a Purple ribbon at county fair and be selected to advance to State Fair.
4‑H members must show their original creativity.
C221001 - Design Portfolio SF20 - A portfolio consisting of at least three design samples or activities. Refer to the project manual for activity ideas. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8 1/2 x 11, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. (Additional pages can be added each year but should be dated.) See pages 14-16 for portfolio formatting.
C221002 - Color Wheel SF20 - Create your own color wheel, complimentary color bar or color scheme using pages 27-39 in the project manual. The Exhibit may be a notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should not exceed 22” x 30”.
C221003 - Embellished Garment with Original Design SF26 (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 SF26 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 http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
C221005 - Item Constructed From Original Designed Fabric (garment or non-clothing item) SF26 (only garments are eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment 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 http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
C221006 - Textile Arts Garment or Accessory SF26 (only garments are eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) A garment or accessory constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tapeA Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
C221007- Fashion Accessory SF26
(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 http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
C221008 - Wearable Technology Garment or Accessory SF26 (Garment is eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Technology is integrated into the garment 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.
County Fair Only Classes
C221901 - Beginning embellished garment.
C221902 - Beginning Textiles clothing accessory.