Home Economics
& Horticulture Dept.
Special Rules Fair Week See Schedule
MONA McMILLAN & VIRGINIA SACHTJEN - Co-Superintendents
KATIE THOMPSON, Assistant Superintendent
Special Rules-Fair Week-See Schedule
1. This department is governed by the rules and regulations of the Eastern Colorado Round-Up. Exhibitors in this department may be county residents, direct relatives, or residents of adjacent counties.
2. Entries accepted Tuesday of Fair Week: 9:00 a.m.-12/noon for Seniors 60 years and up; and 2:00 -- 6:00 p.m. for participants 59 years and younger. All exhibit items must be entered on Tuesday, including fresh baked foods, fresh flowers or garden produce must
be entered and in place by 6:00 p.m.
3. Judging will begin 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday of Fair Week for all Sections. Depending on the safety guidelines, judging may be restricted to spectators. Judges may comment on entries and take question after judging is complete.
4. Each exhibitor must designate the class as they enter their exhibit. Entries must remain as entered. Exhibitor should have entry tags filled out ahead of check-in time, if possible. Entry tags may be picked up at the CSU Extension Office in advance
of the fair.
5. All entries must be finished articles, must have been made by the exhibitor and completed within past two years. Articles that have been previously entered at the Round-Up will not be accepted. 4-H projects may be entered in Open Class the following
year after being exhibited in 4-H Building.
6. Each exhibitor will be limited to one entry per class. Entry cannot be duplicated in miscellaneous or other classes.
7. Classes may be added at the superintendent's discretion with a minimum of three similar entries.
8. Baked goods may be checked out after judging is completed providing the following size pieces are left on exhibit: 3" wedge of cake; 1/6 of pie; 1/3 loaf of bread; 3 rolls; 3 cookies. No baked food sale in 2020.
9. One Judge's Choice award will be selected in each section for a special $5.00 premium.
10. In all sections Teen exhibitors (Teen 11-19 years) and Youth (10 years and younger) will be judged separate from Adults.
11. High Point rosettes & all awards will be posted on Thursday. No Awards ceremony in 2020. Ribbons and prizes/money will be picked up on entry checkout.
12. The building hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday
13. All entries will be released on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. (Seniors-60 yrs & older may opt to pick up entries from 6-7 p.m. Friday.
HIGH POINT ADULT EXHIBITORS
Rosettes will be awarded to the High Point and Reserve High Point individual of each section of the Open Class Home Economics Department (Sections 1 through 9).
High Point individual in each section will also receive a premium gift from a local sponsor. Local Sponsor will provide a $50.00 cash award to the individual receiving the highest ribbon points in Home Ec. Dept.
HIGH POINT YOUTH/TEEN EXHIBITORS
Rosettes will be awarded to the High Point and Reserve High Point individual of each section of the Open Class Home Economics Department (Sections 1 through 9).
• High Point individual in each section will also receive a premium gift from a local
sponsor. Local Sponsor will provide a $50.00 cash award to the individual receiving
the highest ribbon points in Home Ec. Dept.
HIGH POINT YOUTH/TEEN EXHIBITORS
Rosettes will be awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion High Point Youth Exhibitors, along with a premium gift from a local sponsor. The Washington County Family and Community Education Council will award $25 cash to the individual
youth/teen exhibitor (19 years old and younger) earning the highest number of ribbon points in the Open Class Home Economics Department.
HIGH POINT FIRST-TIME ADULT EXHIBITOR
The person earning the most premium points in their first year of exhibiting in the Home Economics Department will receive a Special gift sponsored by Luanne Shafer of Otis.
MARY ROSE PIEPER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR
EXCELENCE IN NEEDLEWORK
A $100 cash award will be presented to the one exhibitor (entry) from the Needlework and Quilting Section selected by judges.
QUILTING SPECIAL AWARD
First Time Entry Award - $25.00 special cash premium to the best quilt entry from a first time exhibitor.
2020 - COVID-19 SPECIAL ENTRIES
With extra time at home this winter/spring some people kept busy with crafts, sewing and baking. Some finished UFO’s (unfinished objects/projects) and some even made special items. Let’s have some fun with it and show your creativity and skills!
| 1. Homemade masks 2. Surgical caps 3. Toilet paper/roll crafts 4. Household cleaner bottle crafts 5. COVID - better with Humor! 6. Miscellaneous COVID craft |
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COMMISSIONERS’ GIFT BASKET
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Special Rules:
• Baskets, bags or boxes shall contain minimum of 3 handmade or homemade items.
• Baskets should have a theme with related items, and may include baked foods,
canned foods, needlework, artwork, crafts, dried arrangements, etc.
• Class will be judged 30% on creativity of container and 70% on contents.
• Copyrighted characters and slogans, etc. are not allowed.
• Container and items will not be returned.
• County Commissioners will judge Gift Baskets.
• A Silent Auction will be conducted for gift basket entries (donated) with the proceeds going to the Home Ec. Department for exhibit equipment and supplies. Auction bidding opens following judging, and closes Friday at noon.
Special Premiums:
1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00;
4th - $2.00, 5th - $1.00
SECTION 1
QUILTS
CAROL SLUSSER – Clerk
Deborah Lafayette – Assistant Clerk
Premiums:1st - $1.50, 2nd - $1.00, 3rd - $.75
Judge’s Choice: $5.00
QUILTING SPECIAL AWARD
Special Premium: Local Sponsor
First Time Entry Award: $25 special cash premium
to the best quilt entry from a first time exhibitor
Quilting Special Rules:
• All quilted items must be finished and ready for use.
• Quilts made entirely by one person will be judged separately from Duet/Group entries.
• A Duet (two person) or Group quilt is defined as a quilt made by one person and
quilted by someone else. Quilting done by a quilting group or commercial quilter
are in this category. Any fair premiums earned will be paid to the first name on
the entry - the individual who made the quilt top.
• Classes may be separated by quilting method if there are three or more similar items:
hand quilted, tied, machine quilted, or quilted by other person/group.
Quilting Definitions
Duet Quilt - is a quilt constructed by one person and quilted by someone else.
Art Quilt - is a contemporary artwork of original design involving the creative expression and exploration of various processes, such as dyeing, printing, painting, stitching, embellishing, weaving, and quilting. An Art quilt does not follow traditional block lines.
Memory Quilts - are a way of remembering or celebrating family or group history, the life of a loved one, personal milestones, or an important event in life. Materials used can be clothing, photos, memorabilia,etc.
Applique Quilts - use applique technique as the primary feature. The definition of applique is sewing of smaller pieces of fabric onto a large piece or whole fabric. Applique quilts can include other quilting techniques in a secondary role.
Modern Quilts - are defined as quilts that are functional, often include bold colors, and are inspired by modern design. Minimalism, asymmetry, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work are often a part of modern quilt composition, as are improvisational
piecing and solid fabrics.
Whole Cloth Quilts - The top layer of the whole cloth quilt is made from a single piece of fabric. No patchwork or applique is used in the quilt design. The appearance of a whole cloth quilt relies on the quilting motifs that are chosen., and quilting stitches are usually intricate and closely spaced.
Baby Quilt - is defined as a small quilt made to fit easily in a crib using any variety of quilting techniques.
Miniature Quilt - is no larger than 24 inches x 24 inches, must reflect an overall reduced scale in piecing, applique, pattern, and binding.
Machine Quilting -is quilting with any type of machine - home sewing machine or long-arm quilting machine.
Quilting Judging Guide:
General Appearance .............................................. 20%
Neat, clean; with no visible markings, loose threads, soil, pet hair, odors or stains.
General Construction ............................................. 20%
Precise piecing, corners matched, sharp points, seams secure, and borders straight &
flat.
Quilting ................................................................... 20%
Even and consistent stitches, balanced tension; no visible knots, backstitches, bubbles,
or starts & stops; and density of quilting should be appropriate and consistent
Special Techniques – Bonus Points
Embellishments well planned and integrated: embroidery, overlays, trapunto, photo
transfers, etc.
Finishing................................................................. 20%
Batting extends to edge of binding, corners neat and well-executed; straight quilt
edges; and secure stitching
Unity and Design Elements .................................... 20%
Well planned and integrated quilt design including quilting, fabric choices, sashing,
borders, imagery and finishing; balanced and well-proportioned design. Quilting
pattern should complement the top design, fill the spaces, and be proportionate to the
top design
Total ....................................................................... 100%
QUILTING CLASSES
Quilted Items & Specialties
1. Quilted Clothing - vests, jackets, etc.
2. Quilted Accessories - purses, totes, etc.
3. Quilted Pillow or Wall Hanging - Pieced
4. Quilted Pillow or Wall Hanging - Appliqued
5. Quilted Pillow or Wall Hanging - Embroidered
6. Quilted Pillow or Wall Hanging - Mixed techniques using two or more, such as
applique, pieced, embroidery, painting, dying, etc.
7. Table runner, topper, placemat set
8. Other Quilted Household Item
9. Miniature Quilt - 24: x 24” maximum, must reflect an overall reduced scale in
piecing, applique, pattern and binding
10. Group Quilt - made by more than 2 people - any size, any technique - quilted any
methods
Quilts
11. Art Quilt - any size - quilted any method
12. Modern Quilt - any size - quilted any method
13. Memory Quilt - T-shirt, photo transfer, embellished, etc.; any size - quilted any
method
14. Specialty Quilt - crazy quilt, cathedral window, yo-yo, etc. - any size - quilted any
method
15. New Quilt from Old Blocks - any size - includes blocks or section made by other
person, example: grandma’s quilt blocks - quilted any method
16. Hand Pieced Quilt - hand pieced and hand quilted - any size
17. Preprinted panels - as the primary quilt top - any size - hand quilted
18. Preprinted panels - as the primary quilt top - any size - machine quilted
19. Whole cloth quilt - any size - hand quilted
20. Whole cloth quilt - any size - machine quilted
21. Recycled Denim quilt - at least 50% denim - quilted any method
22. Recycled Quilt - fabrics other than denim - quilted any method
23. Scrap Quilt - any size - pieced and made from scrap fabrics - hand quilted
24. Scrap Quilt - any size - pieced and made from scrap fabrics - machine quilted
25. Kit or Block of the Month Quilts - any size - quilted any method
Baby Quilts
26. Baby Quilt: Pieced - quilted any method
27. Baby Quilt: Appliquéd - quilted any method
28. Baby Quilt: Embroidered - quilted any method
29. Baby Quilt: Mixed techniques - quilted any method
Throw or Twin Quilts - width up to 60 inches, length variable
30. Lap robe, throw, or twin - Pieced - quilted any method
31. Lap robe, throw, or twin - Appliquéd - quilted any method
32. Lap robe, throw, or twin - Embroidered - quilted any method
33. Lap robe, throw, or twin - Mixed or Miscellaneous techniques - quilted any method
Double/Queen/King Quilts - width greater than 60 inches, length variable
34. Double/queen/king: Pieced - quilted any method
35. Double/queen/king: Appliquéd - quilted any method
36. Double/queen/king: Embroidered - quilted any method
37. Double/queen/king: Mixed techniques or Miscellaneous - quilted any method
Duet Quilts - constructed by one person and quilted by another person
38. Art Quilt - any size - quilted any method
39. Modern Quilt - any size - quilted any method
40. Memory Quilt - T-shirt, photo transfer, embellished, etc.; any size - quilted any
method
41. Specialty Quilt - crazy quilt, cathedral window, yoyo, etc. - any size - quilted any
method
42. New Quilt from Old Blocks - any size - includes blocks or section made by other
person, example: grandma’s quilt blocks - quilted any method
43. Hand Pieced Quilt - hand pieced and hand quilted - any size
44. Preprinted panels - as the primary quilt top - any size - hand quilted
45. Preprinted panels - as the primary quilt top - any size - machine quilted
46. Whole cloth quilt - any size - hand quilted
47. Whole cloth quilt - any size - machine quilted
48. Recycled Denim quilt - at least 50% denim - quilted any method
49. Recycled Quilt - fabrics other than denim - quilted any method
50. Scrap Quilt - any size - pieced and made from scrap fabrics - hand quilted
51. Scrap Quilt - any size - pieced and made from scrap fabrics - machine quilted
52. Kit or Block of the Month Quilts - any size - quilted any method
Duet Baby Quilts - constructed by one person and quilted by another person
53. Baby Quilt: Pieced - quilted any method
54. Baby Quilt: Appliquéd - quilted any method
55. Baby Quilt: Embroidered - quilted any method
56. Baby Quilt: Mixed techniques - quilted any method
Duet Throw or Twin Quilts - width up to 60 inches, length variable - constructed by one person and quilted by another person
57. Lap robe, throw, or twin - Pieced - quilted any method
58. Lap robe, throw, or twin - Appliquéd - quilted any method
59. Lap robe, throw, or twin - Embroidered - quilted any method
60. Lap robe, throw, or twin - Mixed or Miscellaneous techniques - quilted any method
Duet Double/Queen/King Quilts - width greater than 60 inches, length variable - constructed by one person and quilted by another person
61. Double/queen/king: Pieced - quilted any method
62. Double/queen/king: Appliquéd - quilted any method
63. Double/queen/king: Embroidered - quilted any method
64. Double/queen/king: Mixed techniques or Miscellaneous - quilted any method
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SECTION 2
NEEDLEWORK and SEWING
MICHELE HARMS – Clerk
Nadalyn Poss – Assistant Clerk
Premiums: 1st - $1.50, 2nd - $1.00, 3rd - $.75
Judge's Choice: $5.00
Needlework Judging Guide:
General Appearance ............................................... 25%
Neat, clean, presses or blocked, appropriately finished, etc.
Suitability of Fibers & Fabrics ................................. 25%
Fabrics & fibers suitable for purpose of item.
Design and Color .................................................... 25%
Appropriateness of design to fabric/fiber, coordination of design to purpose of
article; quality of rhythm, harmony and balance; and choice of color combination.
Workmanship .......................................................... 25%
Choice and neatness of stitches, perfection of stitches, threads/yarns woven into back
of work.
Total ........................................................................ 100%
EMBROIDERY & NEEDLEWORK CLASSES:
1. Counted Cross-Stitch,
a. Picture or wall hanging
b. Baby article
c. Holiday decoration
d. Miscellaneous
2. General (traditional) embroidery
a. Picture or wall hanging
b. Baby article
c. Pillow Case set
d. Tea Towels set 3 or more
e. Dresser scarf, placemat set or table cloth
f. Apron or clothing item
g. Miscellaneous
3. Cross stitch (pre-printed)
a. Pillow case set
b. Baby article
c. Tea towels set 3 or more
d. Dresser scarf, placemat set or table cloth
e. Miscellaneous
4. Appliqué - Hand or Machine (divided if 3 or more similar items)
5. Beaded stitchery
6. Ribbon embroidery
7. Chicken Scratch
8. Crewel embroidery
9. Machine embroidery
10. White on white Embroidery
11. Needlepoint - wall hanging or picture
12. Needlepoint - plastic canvas item
OTHER FIBER ARTS CLASSES:
13. Tatting - lace, edging or doily
14. Spinning - one skein of hand spun yarn (minimum of 10 yards)
15. Weaving - using any fiber with a hand loom
16. Weaving - using any fiber with a harness loom
17. Weaving - other methods
18. Miscellaneous
CROCHET WITH YARNS CLASSES:
19. Afghans, full size
a. Pieced - granny squares or other
b. Whole - shell, ripple, etc.
c. Miscellaneous techniques - loom, hairpin, afghan stitch, etc.
20. Baby afghans
a. Pieced
b. Whole
21. Baby Garments
22. Apparel - Sweaters, vests, etc.
23. Hat
24. Scarf or Shawl
25. Footwear (socks or slippers)
26. Gloves or Mittens
27. Purse or bag
28. Felted item - hat, purse, slippers, etc.
29. Rugs
30. Kitchen or Household Accessories
31. Miscellaneous
32. Doilies
a. Under 14”
b .14” to 30”
33. Trimmings or edgings on articles
a. Plain, 1/2" or smaller
b. Fancy, over 1/2 in.
34. Tablecloth/bedspread
35. Miscellaneous
KNITTING CLASSES:
Hand and Machine knitted items will be divided into separate classes.
36. Afghans, full size
a. Pieced - sample squares or other
b. Whole - cable, ripple, etc.
37. Baby afghans
a.Pieced
b.Whole
38. Baby garments
39. Knitted doily or table cover
40. Apparel - Sweaters, vests, etc.
41. Hat
42. Scarf or shawl
43. Footwear (socks or slippers)
44. Gloves or mittens
45. Purse or bag
46. Felted item - hat, purse slippers
47. Rugs
48. Kitchen or household accessories
49. Miscellaneous
Sewing Judging Guide
General Appearance ............................................................... 20%
Clean, pressed; no loose threads, soil, pet hair, odor or stains.
Suitability of Fabrics ...............................................................15%
Design ......................................................................................15%
Line, proportion, balance, rhythm and harmony; colors and textures are compatible
Construction .............................................................................50%
Accurate and appropriate construction techniques including thread color, stitching, seam finishes darts, gathers, facings, interfacings, clipping, collars, sleeves, fasteners, hems, etc.
Total .......................................................................................100%
HOME SEWING CLASSES:
50. Tailored suit or coat
51. Unlined suit or jacket
52. Dresses
53. Skirt set (blouse or vest)
54. Blouse or shirt
55. Lounging garments
56. Aprons
57. Western style shirt
58. Vests
59. Slacks or skirt
60. Wedding garment or formal dress
61. Outer wear, jacket or coat
62. Child sport or play clothes
63. Child’s dress (age 3-12)
64. Boy’s dress clothes (age 3-12)
65. Child’s sleepwear
66. Infant girl’s clothing
67. Infant boy’s outfit
68. Specialty/costume clothing
69. Decorated Ready-Made Clothing
a. Accessories
b. Garments
70. Home Accessories
a. Pillowcases
b. Other
71. Baby article (not clothing or quilt)
72. Remodeled garment - Attach note stating what the garment was made from
73. Miscellaneous
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SECTION 3 - CRAFTS
MISTY MILLER – Clerk
Adrienne Chenoweth– Assistant Clerk
Premiums: 1st - $1.50, 2nd - $1.00, 3rd - $.75
Judges Choice: $5.00
CRAFT CLASSES:
1. Hot Dish Mats/Holders (other than crochet, knitted or quilted)
2. Liquid Embroidery
a. Household Linens,
b. Wearing Apparel
3. Novelties
a. Personal Accessories
b. Household Crafts
c. Wall Decorations
d. Padded Articles
e. Miscellaneous
4. Toys
a. Stuffed Animals
b. Other
5. Dolls
a. Soft Sculpture Dolls
b. Stuffed Dolls
c. Dressed Dolls - needlework or fabric
6. Decorative Baskets
a. Fabric
b. Holiday
c. Miscellaneous
7. Flower Arranging
a. Silk
b. Dried
8. Pillows - other than needlework or quilted
9. Wreaths
10. Jewelry - Mounted For Display
11. Wood Crafting
a. Toys
b. Small Household Furniture 3 cu. ft.)
c. Small Household Items
d. Miscellaneous
12. Weaving - basket or household item
13. Leathercraft
14. Metal Punch
15. Metal crafted household items
16. Holiday Crafts
a. Tree Decorations
b. Wall Decorations
c. Other
17. Rugs, Braided or Woven
18. Refrigerator Magnets
19. Recycled Crafts
20. Scrap Books
21. Paper Crafts
a. Stationery or cards
b. Stamping
c. Collage
d. Tole Paper
e. Miscellaneous
22. Piggy Banks - hand made or embellished
23. Button crafts
24. Youth clay creations
25. Burlap items
26. Duct Tape items
27. Shopping bag/tote - made of repurposed or recycled materials
28. Bird Houses
29. Small Garden Items
30. Fairy Gardens without live plants
31. Wire crafts
32. Miscellaneous
33. Nursing Home Residents - 3 items per resident (Premium money donated
to nursing home for craft supplies)
34. FCE Annual Cultural Arts projects
a. Rag Doll - made from rags, string, scrap fabric or mop heads. No kits.
b. Felted Item - items made with hand felted wool
c. Homemade Jewelry - no kits
i. Item or set from new materials
ii. Item or set from recycled jewelry
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This information will be updated annually or as rules and regulations change.