Clearwater Fall Festival

Hooks, Shuttles and Needlework Contest Rules

October 23, 2010 at the First Baptist Church

There is no age bracketing and no names may show on items entered. Each entry will be given a number to correspond to their entry form. When checking entries in, allow time to complete our entry form if not pre-entered. Forms will be available at the Library, City Hall, First State Bank and Trust and other businesses in Clearwater, June 1 until Oct. 12, 5:00 PM, or on-line until Oct. 22.

You may enter each category or division by either pre-registering or bringing your item between 8:00AM and 10:15AM(no late entries) on Saturday or your item on Friday Oct. 22, between 2 and 5PM. Forms will be available until 10:00AM on Sat. at the contest site and must be completed by 10:15AM--so allow time to do that. Doors to the church will be locked on Saturday from 10:15AM-12:30PM for judging. The judging is not open to the public or entrants. Winners posted by 12:30PM on Sat. when facility is re-opened.

Entries and/or prizes may be picked up between 3:00 and 5:00PM. All entries must be out of the building by 5:00PM. By entering this contest you’re giving permission to have your name printed as a contestant and any awards you might receive.

Only embellishments/decorations on sewn garments or items will be judged, except for quilts. The construction of a piece of sewn/stitched clothing will not be judged.

10 Bonus Points for submitting your entry form prior to Oct. 12. Entry forms may be e-mailed to: jackee@sktc.net or mailed to Jacke Eckel, 14217 W. 55th St. South, Clearwater, Kansas 67026, or taken to the Library (on Tuesdays only) 10AM to 4PM June 1 till Oct. 12.. You may also e-mail Jacke with any questions. Points: break-down given in most categories: 1-50 appearance, 1-30 on originality/ creativity, 1-20 on neatness. Prizes: Ribbon and $10 for Best in each of the 2 Categories; In each of 8 Divisions 1st place Ribbon and $5; 2nd place Ribbon and Prize; 3rd place Ribbon.

Category I: Decorative, Fancy-work, and Household items

  • Division 1: Decorative pillows, afghans, bedspreads (larger items), wall hangings
  • Division 2: Decorative fancy work like doilies, runners, hot-pads, crocheted, woven, etc.
  • Division 3: Decorative crewel, cross-stitch, tatting, needlepoint, etc
  • Division 4: Embellished house linens like pillowcases, aprons, curtains, towels, etc.
  • Division 5: Rugs, Quilts--handmade or machine assembled or combo, etc.

Category II: Wearable

  • Division 1: Woven, knitted, crocheted, but not a sewn wearable unless embellishment for judging is on the coat, sweater, shawl, dress, etc. .
  • Division 2: Woven, knitted, crocheted, etc. wearable, i.e. boas, mufflers, mittens, hats
  • Division 3: Decorative Beading, using a needle to apply beads as embellishment/ decoration (not jewelry beading like bracelets, but on clothing, purses, etc.)

All entries must have been made by the entrant with-in the last 5 years !