The Middleville Agricultural Society

proudly presents its annual

Middleville Agricultural Fair

Saturday September 17, 2011

Theme: This Little Piggy went ....

  Homecraft
CLASS 32 - QUILTING
 Director in Charge:  Deena McIntosh  (613-256-3209)
2012 THEME - “PRESERVING THE HARVEST”
 INSTRUCTIONS
All articles must be the work of the exhibitor and not previously shown at the Middleville Fair
Only new and up-to-date articles will be considered for judging
SMA - sample material attached
SBA - sample batting attached

 HAND QUILTING
The “Best Quilt of Fair” will be chosen from Sections 1 - 3, all of which are required to be minimum double in size (72” x 90”) and the complete quilt must be the work of only one individual to qualify.  The winning quilt will be awarded a Rosette and Plaque and will be entered in the District O.A.A.S. Competition.  The 1st place winner at District Level will then proceed to the O.A.A.S. Provincial Level competition.  If you wish your quilt to be considered for this award it MUST have an entry tag for “Best Quilt” in addition to the regular Class entry tag.
1.   Quilt, pieced, pattern named , min. 72” x 90” (324” perimeter)      (SMA, SBA)
 2.   Quilt, any other technique, min. 72” x 90” (324” perimeter)       (SMA, SBA)
 3.   Single bed quilt, any technique  (SMA, SBA)
 4. My first quilt - made by beginning quilter   (SMA, SBA)
 5.   Crib quilt, 200” or less perimeter (SMA, SBA)
 6.   Article of hand quilted clothing    (SMA, SBA)
 7.   Quilted bag - tote, purse, shopping, shoe, etc.  (SMA, SBA)
 8.   Lap quilt, perimeter of more than 200” but less than 300”
  (Ex. 50” X 60” = 220”)   (SMA, SBA)
 9.   Wall quilt - not to exceed 200” perimeter - must have sleeve to
 hang - designed by the exhibitor - judged on innovative design,
 unusual use of material and/or stitches, piecing, embellishments
 as well as the quilting and finishing.
 10. Any quilted article not listed above.

MACHINE QUILTING
The “Champion Machine Quilt/Wall Hanging” will be chosen from
Section 11.  The new required PERIMETER measurement of the
quilt/wall hanging is minimum 192” (480cm). The quilt/wall hanging
may be square, rectangular, etc.  The complete quilt/wall hanging must
 be the work of only one individual to qualify and must NOT be quilted
using a long arm machine.  The winning quilt/wall hanging will be entered
in the District O.A.A.S. Machine-Quilting/Wall Hanging Championship
Competition.  The 1st place winner at District Level will then proceed to the
O.A.A.S. Provincial Level competition.  If you wish your quilt/wall hanging
to be considered for this award it MUST have an entry tag for
“Champion Machine Quilt/Wall Hanging” in addition to the regular
Class entry tag.
11.   Quilt/Wall Hanging, any technique, minimum perimeter 192”
    (SBA, SMA)
12.   Quilt, min. 72” x 90”, made by a group  (SMA, SBA)
 13.   Baby quilt, 200” or less perimeter, any technique, no panels         (SMA, SBA)
 14.   Single bed quilt”    (SMA, SBA)
 15.   Any other machine quilted article not listed above
  (ex. tote bag, vest table runner, wall hanging)  (SMA, SBA)

CLASS 33:   STITCHERY
 Director in Charge:  Deena McIntosh (613-256-3209)
2012 THEME - “PRESERVING THE HARVEST”
INSTRUCTIONS
All articles must be the work of the exhibitor and not shown previously at Middleville Fair
All articles must be complete and ready for use (unless otherwise specified)
Only new and up-to-date articles will be considered for judging
Approximate size means up to 2 inches larger or smaller NOT including fringes or tassels
SMA - sample material attached
SYA - sample yarn attached.

 KNITTING
1. Afghan - at least 40:” x 52” - one colour of yarn     (SYA)
 2. Afghan - at least 40:” x 52” - more than one colour,
    any design              (SYA)
 3. Baby afghan - min. 30” x 40” - choice of any
    yarn weight              (SYA)
 4. Baby set, to 2 years, minimum of 2 pieces      (SYA)
 5. Socks, men’s or ladies           (SYA)
 6.   Mitts, men’s or ladies            (SYA)
 7. Slippers, any size             (SYA)
 8. A novelty item              (SYA)
 9.   Adult pullover sweater           (SYA)
 10. Dish cloths - 3 different designs         (SYA)
 11. Article of clothing for child 2 to 10 years - could be
    dress, cardigan, pullover, etc.         (SYA)
 12. Any other knitted article not listed above.      (SYA)
CROCHETING
13. Afghan - at least 40” x 50”, one colour       (SYA)
 14. Afghan - at least 40” x 50” - any other design or colours  
     (ex. stripes, squares)     (SYA)
 15. Baby afghan or carriage cover - min. 30” x 36” -
    any choice of yarn            (SYA)
 16. Baby set, min. 2 pieces, to size 2        (SYA)
 17. Kitchen accessories - 2 pieces (ex. apron, dish cloths
  towels, tea cosy)            (SYA)
 18. Hat and scarf set             (SYA)
 19. Cushion - complete - back can be different from
  the front              (SYA)
 20. Shopping or market bag           (SYA)
 21. Set of 4 snowflakes - mounted - could all be same
     or different
22. Covered coat hangers - set of 2         (SYA)
 23. Any article not listed above          (SYA)
SEWING
       
 24. Garment made from fleece          (SMA)
 25. Article of nightwear            (SMA)
 26. Cushion in fabric, pieced - not quilted       (SMA)
 27. Shopping or tote bag            (SMA)
 28. Holiday article              (SMA)
 29. Sewn article not listed above          (SMA)

NEEDLEWORK
30. Any article displaying embroidery - ribbon or floss     (SMA, SYA)
 31 .Any article displaying tatting technique        (SMA, SYA)
 32. Any article of smocking            (SMA, SYA)
 33. Any article displaying candlewicking         (SMA, SYA)
34. Article of needlework on plastic canvas       (SYA)
 35. Counted cross-stitch picture - framed, glass allowed   (SYA)
 36. Article featuring cross-stitch - not a picture      (SYA)
 37. Needlework featuring crewel embroidery (ex. cushion,
     picture)               (SYA)
 38. Any article of needlework not listed        (SYA)
WEAVING & SPINNING
This will be a separate section to be posted at a later date

CLASS 34:  ARTS & CRAFTS
 Director in Charge:  Deena McIntosh (613-256-3209)
2012 THEME - “PRESERVING THE HARVEST”
INSTRUCTIONS
All articles must be the work of the exhibitor and not previously shown at the Middleville Fair
All articles must be complete and ready for use unless otherwise specified
Only new and up-to-date articles will be considered for judging
1. Hand made cornucopia (horn of plenty) - could be made of
    fabric or veggies or both
 2. A seed picture, max. 12” x 18”
 3. Article featuring dried flowers
 4. 3 small hand-made articles suitable for a bazaar
 5. “Hoopla” - any article incorporating an embroidery hoop
 6. Novelty item for the garden
 7. Any article featuring dried apples (not an apple-head doll)
 8. Scrapbooking - 1 page - tell a story - don’t forget W5 (who,
    what, why, when, where)
 9.  Jewellery set - min. 2 pieces - boxed or mounted
 10. A “fascinator” - suitable to wear to a fall wedding
 11.A wreath featuring cones & nuts - 1 ribbon allowed
 12. Gift basket, any theme, min. 1 items home/hand made -
       non-perishable food allowed
 13. Decorative or functional craft featuring a MASON jar
       and/or 2-piece snap lid
 14. Article featuring corn husks - not a doll
 15. Novel idea using grape vines
 16. Create a poem, 8 to 12 lines, using the theme “Preserving
  The Harvest”: - can be hand or computer written
 17. A scarecrow - any technique - max. height 18”
CHRISTMAS CORNER
18. Decorated Yule log - candles allowed - not to exceed
      18” in length
 19.  Christmas novelty (not ceramic)
 20.  3 hand-made Christmas cards - each with a different
  technique
 21.  2 different hand-made tree ornaments using natural
  materials
 22.  One of Santa’s elves - any medium, max. 15:” high
 23.  Christmas decoration (not for the tree) made from
  recycled material - give brief explanation of
  material used
 24.  A small  Christmas item - tole painted
 25.  Snow Folks - a family of 3 any medium
 26.  Christmas banner - ready to hang - max. 24” x 36” -
       should include a message even if there are no
       words displayed.
 27.   The Nativity Scene - any medium (ex. carved, felt,
  knitted etc.) - max. size 24” x 30”
 28.   A garland - max. length 36” - no evergreens - any
  technique, any medium

DOLL CORNER
29.  A corn husk doll - max. 12” in height
 30.  An apple-head doll
 31.  Doll clothes, 3 pieces, any size, mounted (not displayed
  on a doll) - knit or crochet or sewn
 32.  A clown doll - any medium - max. 16” high
 33.  Collection of 3 mini dolls - knitted - under 8” -
  displayed in a basket.

SPECIALS
34.  Have you just completed an excellent piece of work
   only to find there is no section in which to show it?
  ENTER IT HERE.
35.  Special - a model of the fairgrounds in a bottle
  made as you would a ship in a bottle
36.  COMMUNITY SERVICE - “Preemies” - to be donated
  to the local hospital nursery.  Set to consist of a
  toque style hat, mitts, socks or boots - small size -
  no ribbons or ties



CLASS 38 - PHOTOGRAPHY
2012 Theme - “PRESERVING THE HARVEST”
INSTRUCTIONS
All photos are to be securely mounted by section
   (e.g. Bristol Board, construction paper)

 1. One photo of an outhouse
 2. One photo of a church with steeple
 3. One photo of a waterfall
 4. One photo of a farmer’s field with hay bales or rolls
 5. One photo of country heritage (old building, car, etc.)
 6. One photo of a sunrise or sunset
 7. Three to four (3 to 4) photos of 2011 Middleville Fair
 8. Three (3) photos of winter sports
 9. Two to three (2 to 3) photos of 2012 theme: “Preserving The
  Harvest”
 10. Child/children at play.
 11. Photo of a bird in the wild
 12. A photo of fire (wildfire, campfire, candle etc.)
NOTE: Upon completion of judging all photography entries,
    the judge will choose the following:
 - Best of Show
 - Best Presentation/Creativity
The theme for 2012 is  - “Preserving the Harvest”
Advance lists for 2012 will be posted here as they become available.