Ledyard Fair Association meetings are open to the public.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday in the Morgan Barn (on the Fairgrounds)
Association Meetings start at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meetings start at 8:00 p.m.
Member of the Association of CT Fairs
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If interested or can help in any way,
please call Joanne Tubman, 464-6208
Cy Anderson Fellowship Hall
Association of CT Fairs Quilting Rules (use your browsers back button to return to our site)
Guidelines For Submission of Items To Handiwork ExhibitItems will be accepted on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at the Ledyard Congregational Church. Items must remain on display at the Fairgrounds until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. |
General Information
All items
submitted will be reviewed by the judges for adherence to stated rules. An
item will be disqualified by judges if rules are not met.
All items
submitted must have been made in the previous
12 months. Items
exhibited in previous years cannot be exhibited again. No soiled articles accepted.
Liquid
Embroidery and Glued Appliqué will not accepted for judging at this exhibit.
All classes open
to Adult (age 18 and above), Intermediate (age 12 thru 17) and Junior (age 5 thru
11).
No more
than one
entry per class accepted. A pair will be considered as one item.
Exhibitors
will make final judgment as to which items they want to enter.
Exhibitors will
make decision regarding class entry prior to submission of article for
exhibition.
No
Identification whatsoever is permitted on any
article submitted. Initials/name may be covered with tape.
Exhibitors will
be monitored during fair hours; however, exhibitors are reminded that they
enter their handiwork at their own risk.
Exhibitors will
place all hanging items in plastic bags.
Exhibitors
will be given a receipt (ticket) for their handiwork when these items are
submitted. These tickets must be presented when items are picked up.
Judging and Awards
Item will be
judged on the basis of design, quality of work, distinction, coordination of
item of fabric, color, texture, and utility of item. Each item will be judged
on its own merit.
The decision of the judges is final.
Sweepstakes prize money will be awarded as
outlined in the
Sweepstakes Rules #4
as outlined under General Rules and Regulations.
Departments
Knitting & Crochet
Quilting
Needle Arts & Handcrafts
Sewing
Association of CT Fairs Quilt
Contest
Class A
Knitting and Crochet
| 1. Tablecloth, Knit | 19. Child Dress, Knit |
| 2. Tablecloth, Crochet | 20. Child Dress, Crochet |
| 3. Bedspread, Knit | 21. Sweater, Adult, Crochet |
| 4. Bedspread, Crochet | 22. Sweater, Child, Crochet |
| 5. Afghan, Knit | 23. Sweater, Adult, Cardigan/Jacket, Knit |
| 6. Afghan, Crochet | 24. Sweater, Child, Cardigan/Jacket, Knit |
| 7. Tablecloth/Furniture Pieces (Centerpiece, Runner, or Luncheon Sets), Knit | 25. Sweater, Adult, Pullover, Knit |
| 8. Tablecloth/Furniture Pieces (Centerpiece, Runner, or Luncheon Sets), Crochet | 26. Sweater, Child, Pullover, Knit |
| 9. Hats, Purses, Gloves, Mittens, Other Accessories, Knit | 27. Hat & Sweater Sets, Adult, Knit |
| 10. Hats, Purses, Gloves, Mittens, Other Accessories, Crochet | 28. Hat & Sweater Sets, Child, Knit |
| 11. Shawl, Stole, Knit | 29. Hairpin Lace or Broomstick, Crochet |
| 12. Shawl, Stole, Crochet | 30. Pillows, Crochet |
| 13. Vest, Knit | 31. Toys & Dolls, Knit |
| 14. Vest, Crochet | 32. Toys & Dolls, Crochet |
| 15. Baby Articles, Knit | 33. Other Personal Items, Knit |
| 16. Baby Articles, Crochet | 34. Other Personal Items, Crochet |
| 17. Adult Dress or Suit, Knit | 35. Christmas Knit |
| 18. Adult Dress or Suit, Crochet | 36. Christmas Crochet |
Class B
Quilting
| 1. Bed Quilt, Applique, Tied, Hand/Machine Quilted | 6. Tablecloth, Runner, or Placemats, Quilted |
| 2. Baby Quilt, Applique, Tied, Hand/Machine Quilted | 7. Toys, Quilted |
| 3. Wall Quilt, Applique, Tied, Hand/Machine Quilted | 8. Purses, Quilted |
| 4. Miniature Quilt, Applique, Tied, Hand/Machine Quilted | 9. Christmas Items, Quilted |
| 5. Clothing, Quilted | 10. Other Items, Quilted |
Class C
Needle Arts and Handcrafts
| 1. Embroidery, Regular | 11. Needlepoint |
| 2. Embroidery, Crewel | 12. Drawnwork & Hemstitching |
| 3. Embroidery, Chicken Scratch | 13. Macrame |
| 4. Embroidery, Punch or Bunka | 14. Tatting |
| 5. Embroidery, Miscellaneous | 15. Rugs, Braided |
| 6. Embroidery, Counted or Stamped Cross Stitch | 16. Rugs, Hooked |
| 7. Embroidery, Candlewick | 17. Rugs, Crocheted |
| 8. Embroidery, Cutwork | 18. Rugs, Oriental Hook |
| 9. Embroidery, Sampler | 19. Weaving |
| 10. Embroidery/Needlepoint, Christmas |
Class D
Sewing
| 1. Coat or Jacket, Man's | 12. Slacks, Child's | 22. Funwear, Child's |
| 2. Coat or Jacket, Woman's | 13. Vest, Man's | 23 Loungewear, Robe, Nightgown, PJ's |
| 3. Coat or Jacket, Child's | 14. Vest, Woman's | 24. Cape, Poncho or Shawl |
| 4. Suit, Man's | 15. Vest, Child's | 25. Infant's Clothing |
| 5. Suit, Woman's | 16. Dress, Woman's Informal | 26. Toys |
| 6. Suit, Child's | 17. Dress, Woman's Formal | 27. Purse |
| 7. Shirt, Man's | 18. Dress, Child's | 28. Apron |
| 8. Shirt, Woman's | 19. Skirt, Woman's | 29. Doll Clothes |
| 9. Shirt, Child's | 20. Skirt, Child's | 30. Novelties |
| 10. Slacks, Man's | 21. Funwear, Women's | 31. Other |
| 11. Slacks, Woman's |
