CLASS 29
2026 Needlecraft
Convenor: Deanna Dove 647-207-6390
Rules
- All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor.
- All needlework must include a swatch of fabric, yarn or floss used in the entry. If not included, item will be disqualified.
- All articles may be shown only twice before being disqualified.
- Judges decision is final.
- No straight pins in work.
- Judges will be instructed by the Convenors to disqualify all soiled, defaced or old work.
- In case of no competition, the prize will be withheld unless the exhibit is worthy.
- New exhibitor or anyone who did not show in Class 29 in 2024 or 2025, mark “NEW EXHIBITOR” on the front of entry tag.
- All other rules of Homecraft Division apply.
Prizes for section 1–39: 1st: $6 | 2nd: $5 | 3rd: $4
Section: Sewing
ATTACH SWATCH OF FABRIC, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS SECTION
- Sleepwear
- Quilted cushion
- Ladies small purse
- Jacket, any technique
- Dress
- Vest – men’s, ladies or child’s
- Barbie Doll dressed in outfit, any medium
- Special: Exhibitor with most points, section 1–7. Prize: $15
Section: Crochet / Knitting
- Headgear and mitts, or scarf and mitts
- Child’s sweater – size 6 years or under
- Child’s sweater – size 7 to 12 years
- Baby’s sweater and bonnet set
- Cape – adult size
- Adult cardigan
- Slippers – child’s, ladies or men’s
- Baby’s blanket (no buttons or ribbons)
- Knitted blanket – larger than baby
- Knitted or crocheted toys
- Doily – up to 12″, mounted
- Pet apparel
- Tablecloth – any size
- Knitted or crocheted dishcloth
- Tea cozy – displayed on a tea pot
- Crocheted afghan – approx 48″ x 68″
- Special – Exhibitor with most points, section 9–24. Prize: $15.
Section: Miscellaneous
- Embroidered, other
- One quilt block – named and mounted
- Apron
- Article of counted cross-stitch, not a picture
- Counted cross-stitch picture
- One pair of guest towels with counted cross-stitch design
- Shopping bag
- Cushion – any technique, not quilted
- Casserole carrier with dish
- Quilted table runner – hand quilted
- Quilted table runner – machine quilted – no long arm
- Quilted wallhanging – with hanging sleeve
- Wallhanging, any technique – no quilted material used
- Any item of pet apparel – not knitted or crocheted
- Special: Exhibitor with most points, section 26–39. Prize: $15. Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society.
Section: Quilting
Rules:
- All quilts must be double bed size, at least 72″ x 90″, unless otherwise stated.
- All quilts must be hand-quilted, unless otherwise stated.
- If possible, label quilt with name of design for spectator benefit.
- Remember: Quilts must include some swatches of fabric used in your entry.
Prizes for section 41–48: 1st: $10 | 2nd: $8 | 3rd: $6 — Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society
- Lap quilt 36″x45″
- My first quilt
- Quilt, appliqued by machine, min 72″x90″
- Bed quilt, pieced, machine quilted, min 72″x90″
- Crib quilt
- Any other quilted item
- Bed quilt, hand quilted, min 72″x90″
- Miniature quilt
- Special: “Judy Smith Memorial Grand Champion Quilt” – Best quilt chosen from sections 42–43. Prize: $20. Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society.
- Reserve Champion Quilt from sections 42–43. Prize: $25 gift certificate. Donated by Bee Sew Busy.
- New Exhibitor (anyone who did not show in class 29 in 2024 or 2025, with the most points. Prize: $10. Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society.
- Exhibitor with most points in class 29. Prize: $10. Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society.
Hand Quilting Competition
Rules:
- Please review the General Competition Rules on page 7.
- The quilt must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Fair to be eligible for this competition.
- Quilts to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches. All 4 sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement.
- The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting and back) and not be mounted on a frame. The quilt may have a sleeve attached to the back for the purpose of hanging the quilt.
- The winning OAAS Hand Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future OAAS Fair, District and/or Provincial competitions.
- It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to give credit to the original designer of the quilt pattern based on copyright rules.
District Competition:
- Each local Fair is entitled to send their Best of Show of all eligible hand quilts to the District competition.
- Rules apply regarding quilts that have won at more than one Fair.
- The OAAS will award a ribbon to exhibitors of winning hand quilts at each District competition.
Provincial Competition:
- A $500 Grand Prize and rosette will be awarded.
- A $100 Reserve Grand Prize will be awarded.
- The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt.
Judging Standard:
- 25 – General appearance & design
- 20 – Colour & materials
- 55 – Workmanship
- 30 – Quilting
- 10 – Borders
- 15 – Binding and picots
Machine Quilting Competition
Rules:
- Please review the General Competition Rules on page 7.
- The quilt must be solely made and machine quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agriculture.
- Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches.
- The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting and back) and not be mounted on a frame.
- The winning OAAS Machine Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future OAAS Fair, District and/or Provincial competitions.
- It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to give credit to the original designer of the quilt pattern based on copyright rules.
- The use of domestic, mid arm/or long arm equipment is permitted on hand or computer guided machine entries.
Provincial Competition:
- All quilts entered in the competition must be machine quilted.
- A $100 Reserve Grand Prize will be awarded.
- The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt.
Judging Standard:
- 25 – General appearance & design
- 20 – Colour & materials
- 55 – Workmanship
- 30 – Quilting
- 10 – Borders
- 15 – Binding and picots
