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Domestic Art

*** BUILDING NO. 3 ***
ENTER THROUGH NORTH GATE

Presented in cooperation with the Extension Home Economics
Agent of Escambia County, Florida

Judging in each division will be made on the exhibit as a whole, subject to the applicable scoreboard shown for the division concerned. Exhibits will be judged Thursday.

- IMPORTANT -
All exhibits must be in place, clean and complete, not later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. Use of mannequins as a minor part of the exhibit will be accepted at exhibitor’s risk.

Articles in each of the divisions are limited to new domestic work completed since NOVEMBER 2010—NO EXCEPTIONS.

No entry will be accepted from any individual. All entries must be entered or sponsored by a regularly organized women’s club, community club, group, society, association, etc.

Exhibitors will be required to prepare, construct and decorate their own exhibit. Colored paper may be used at the exhibitor’s risk.

The fair will provide an enclosure (8 foot front, 4 foot back height, 4 foot side height). Fair booths are 8 ft. front, back and sides are 5 ft. and 4 in. from floor to top. Booths should not be painted. Use paper or cloth & staples to cover booths. Staple cover on with 1/4” staples. Remove paper or cloth & staples on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, between 10 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

NO PAINTING IN BUILDING 3

When putting in your booth, do not put anything in other booths at anytime or allow anyone to play in someone else’s booth. When you have finished your booth, contact Priscilla Lane.

SIGN

Each exhibitor must furnish a sign identifying the exhibit, which shall tell its story. The name of the club must be covered for judging.After judging is completed. The club name may be uncovered.

RESPONSIBILITY OF EXHIBITOR

See General Rules & Regulations

CLEANLINESS OF EXHIBIT

Each exhibitor will be held responsible for the cleanliness and attractiveness of the exhibit at all times. The exhibit must present a clean and neat appearance before judging begins. Failure to comply with either of these provisions will cause the exhibit to be disqualified for competitive awards, in which case the lowest amount of premiums will be paid.

DIVISION I
Hand Needlecraft

To comprise any article made with a hand held needle.

1. Draws attention of the viewer ........................................................ 15%

(a) Makes viewer stop and look.
(b) Makes viewer want to do it.

2. Has effective title ............................................................................ 5

(a) Attractive lettering. (b) Helps to tell the story.

3. Presents overall pleasing appearance ........................................... 30

(a) Color coordinated, clean and neat, articles in good condition,
well balanced.
(b) Cost vs: value of finished article (use this only if it helps to
tell the story).

4. Workmanship ................................................................................... 50

(a) Quality work, made within the last year by a club member.
(b) Originality.
(c) At least 75% of articles in exhibit should be made, using hand-held
needle (embroidery, crochet, knitting, applique, quilting, etc.)
(d) 25% may be done on a sewing machine if it enhances the exhibit.

TOTAL ................................................................................................... 100%

PREMIUM AWARDS

Exhibits in this division will have the following premium awards:

DIVISION II
Machine Needlecraft

To comprise of any article made with a needle.

1. Draws attention of the viewer .............................................................. 15%

(a) Makes viewer stop and look.
(b) Makes viewer want to do it.

2. Has effective title ................................................................................... 5

(a) Attractive lettering.
(b) Helps to tell the story.

3. Presents overall pleasing appearance ................................................. 30

(a) Color coordinated, clean and neat, articles in good condition,
well balanced.
(b) Cost vs: value of finished article (use this only if it helps to
tell the story).

4. Workmanship ......................................................................................... 40

(a) Quality work, made within the last year by a club member.
(b) Originality
(c) At least 75% of articles in exhibit should be made by machine.
(d) 25% may be hand if it enhances the exhibit.

5. Choice or Purpose .................................................................................. 10

(a) Fabric suitability.
(b) Practical use.
(c) Trims and accessories.

TOTAL.......................................................................................................... 100%

PREMIUM AWARDS

Exhibits in this division will have the following premium awards:

DIVISION III
HANDICRAFT

To comprise of any article made at least 75% by hand.
A needle can be used for 25% of the article if it enhances the exhibit.

1. Draws attention of the viewer .............................................................. 15%

(a) Makes viewer stop and look.
(b) Makes viewer want to do it.

2. Has effective title .................................................................................. 5

(a) Attractive lettering. (b) Helps to tell the story.

3. Presents overall pleasing appearance ................................................. 30

(a) Color coordinated, clean and neat, articles in good condition,
well balanced.
(b) Cost vs: value of finished article (use this only if it helps to
tell the story).

4. Workmanship ......................................................................................... 50

(a) Quality work, made within the last year by a club member.
(b) Attractive.
(c) Suitable for purpose.

TOTAL ......................................................................................................... 100%

PREMIUM AWARDS

Exhibits in this division will have the following premium awards:

DIVISION IV
MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS

To comprise of any article other than machine needlecraft, handicraft or hand needlecraft.

1. Draws attention of the viewer ............................................................... 15%

(a) Makes viewer stop and look.
(b) Makes viewer want to do it.

2. Has effective title ................................................................................... 5

(a) Attractive lettering.
(b) Helps to tell the story.

3. Presents overall pleasing appearance ................................................. 30

(a) Clean, neat, well balanced.
(b) Cost vs: value of finished article (use only if it helps to tell the story).

4. Workmanship ......................................................................................... 50

(a) Quality work, made within the last year by a club member.
(b) Attractive.
(c) Suitable for purpose.

TOTAL ........................................................................................................ 100%

PREMIUM AWARDS

Exhibits in this division will have the following premium awards:

REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS

No exhibits shall be removed in whole or in part during the period of the fair without consent of the
general manager. Exhibits may be removed on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Booths must be cleaned and garbage taken outside to dumpster.

If exhibit is removed without permission, premium will be withheld.

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