Handicrafts And Hobbies Department ���ee���
HANDICRAFTS AND HOBBIES
DEPARTMENT “EE”
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$13,481
SUPERINTENDENT:
LYNNE PETERS
Entry Forms must be received by: Fri., September 25, 2009 by 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits must be at the fair: Wed., Oct. 7-Sun., Oct. 11, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Deliver exhibits to: Handicrafts and Hobbies Bldg.
Mailed exhibits must be received by Saturday, October 10.
Judging will be done: Tues., Oct. 13 and Wed., Oct. 14 by 6:00 p.m. No
winners will be announced until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15.
Release of Exhibits: Monday, October 26, 2009 (8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) and
POSITIVELY not before that date and time.
Pick up exhibits in the Handicrafts and Hobbies Building.
The Fair is not responsible for exhibits left after 6:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FORMS EARLY! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL
ENTRIES. Official printed forms must be used in making applications for entry. Entry
forms are located in the back of the State Fair premium book or online at
www.ncstatefair.org, under the competitions tab. Additional copies of the form may be
duplicated. Be sure to fill in the entry form completely, accurately and legibly. Social
Security numbers are REQUIRED for all exhibitors in order for premium monies to be
awarded.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
COMPETITION: Limited to Residents of North Carolina.
The General Rules and Regulations of the Fair will govern this department. Be sure to
read these rules before entering or competing in this department. Some additional rules
are:
1. Entries must be made by the exhibitor, and completed since the 2008 Fair.
2. PLEASE remove or inform the entry staff person of any item listed on the form that
was NOT brought in. Failure to remove those items could mean disqualification of all of
your other items.
3. Entering items in the correct category is the responsibility of the individual, not the
entry department or Handicrafts and Hobbies staff. Items should be entered on form
exactly as shown in premium book. Items entered incorrectly will be subject to
disqualification.
4. One entry per person will be allowed under one premium number. Note exception
under Scrapbooking category.
5. No Group Projects will be accepted in this department.
6. On the entry form the Department letter is EE. The class or premium list number is
the number after the EE in each category.
7. The categories are specific and the entry must be placed in the correct category.
For example, all wreaths must be placed in the WREATHS category; a holiday painted
item must be entered in the DECORATIVE PAINTING category not in Decorative
Creations; a handmade basket must be in the BASKETRY category; and an angel must
be in the ANGELS category, not Christmas decorations.
8. Please be aware that space for exhibits is limited, and we would appreciate your
cooperation with limiting the size of your entry. Exhibits deemed too large will not be
accepted.
9. All awards need not be presented if entries are not deemed to be of sufficient
quality.
10. You may only enter 5 pieces in a set.
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11. Guard service is provided in this department and every precaution is taken to
protect all articles. The North Carolina State Fair nor any of its employees will be held
responsible for loss or damage to any articles, properties or persons participating in
this department.
Judges will not award a premium to an unworthy exhibit whether
there is competition or not.
The Fair Management reserves the right to reject any exhibit which they
feel does not reflect merit and which would not be a credit to both the
exhibitor and the Fair. Also, the right is reserved to reject exhibits which are
deemed objectionable or unsuitable pending inspection of the article to be
exhibited. Any article which proves to be misrepresented or falsely or
incorrectly classed will be rejected and the right of the exhibitor to further
participation in the Fair will be denied.
EXHIBITORS ENTRY GROUPS
Exhibitors of Handicrafts shall be divided into THREE groups for entry purposes.
"P"—To include all PROFESSIONALS—That is those connected, now or in the
past, with a crafts business or workshop as owner, instructor, attendant, etc. in a
capacity that would give the entrant unfair advantage over a hobbyist. If an entrant
has gained knowledge in the specific category entered by association with a business
or by being an instructor, or making items that are sold for personal monetary gain, the
entrant must enter as a PROFESSIONAL in that specific category.
"N"—Strictly for the NON PROFESSIONAL HOBBYIST. For those engaged only as
a hobbyist and not connected in any way with crafts business in that field or selling
pieces. If a person is handicapped, please attach a note to this effect to item being
entered.
"Y"— Anyone 15 years of age and under. AGE OF EXHIBITOR IN THIS GROUP
MUST BE CLEARLY WRITTEN ON ENTRY TAG.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
"P" ........................................... $17.00
$12.00
$10.00
Ribbon
Ribbon
“N” ........................................... $12.00
$9.00
$8.00
Ribbon
Ribbon
“Y” ........................................... $10.00
$8.00
$5.00
Ribbon
Ribbon
"P" Professional ...................................... Section 101
"N" Non-Professional .............................. Section 102
"Y" Ages 8 & Under ................................ Section 103
"Y" Ages 9-15 ......................................... Section 104
JUDGING SCALE
All crafts in all groups, will be judged on the following merits at the
values given:
Good Craftsmanship (includes cleanliness)
40 points
Originality and Creativeness
30 points
Practicality and Usefulness
30 points
All entries must be produced solely by the entrant.
No modeling in soft or unbaked clay will be accepted.
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N 8 & under
9-15
101
102
103
104
CERAMICS
ALL PROJECTS MUST BE STARTED AND FINISHED SINCE PREVIOUS FAIR.
MOLD CAST PIECES
All Pieces Must Be Original Work of the Entrant
Ceramics—glazed finish ............................................. EE001
EE201
EE401
Ceramics—underglaze decoration ............................. EE002
EE202
EE402
Ceramics—decorative painting on ceramic platter, mug or bowl using underglaze-may
be painted from a pattern or may be original-you MUST indicate which
.................................................................. EE003
EE203
EE403
Ceramics—color applied to greenware ...................... EE004
EE204
EE404
Ceramics—combination of two or more fired glazed EE005
EE205
EE405
Ceramics—original combination or alteration of two
EE006
EE206
EE406
Ceramics—decal on ceramics .................................... EE007
EE207
EE407
Ceramics—stained finish ............................................ EE008
EE208
EE408
Ceramics—translucents ............................................. EE009
EE209
EE409
Ceramics—holiday pieces-glazed and underglazed .. EE010
EE210
EE410
Ceramics—holiday pieces-stained ............................. EE011
EE211
EE411
Ceramics—holiday pieces-translucents ..................... EE012
EE212
EE412
Ceramics—novelty items-key rings, barrettes, letters, numbers, hand mirrors, jewelry,
wall plaques (6" or less), ornaments ...... EE013
EE213
EE413
Ceramics—fired lustres .............................................. EE014
EE214
EE414
Ceramics—dolls-mold cast ......................................... EE015
EE215
EE415
Ceramics—dolls-porcelain-china painted ................... EE016
EE216
EE416
Ceramics—surface altered piece ............................... EE017
EE217
EE417
Ceramics—sculpture ................................................... EE018
EE218
EE418
*Classes EE401-EE418 open to children 15 and under
HAND FORMED AND WHEEL THROWN HIGH FIRED POTTERY
All Pieces Must Be Original Work of the Entrant
Ceramics—wheel thrown-glazed .............................. EE021
EE221
EE421
Ceramics—wheel thrown-decorated ......................... EE022
EE222
EE422
Ceramics—hand formed-coil ...................................... EE023
EE223
EE423
Ceramics—hand formed-slab ..................................... EE024
EE224
EE424
Ceramics—hand formed other than coil or slab ......... EE025
EE225
EE425
Ceramics—combination of two or more ..................... EE026
EE226
EE426
Ceramics—Raku .......................................................... EE027
EE227
EE427
Ceramics—teapot ........................................................ EE028
EE228
EE428
*Classes EE421-EE428 open to children 15 and under
DECORATIVE PAINTING
Framed pictures and work on paper or canvas, etc., such as
paintings or drawings are NOT acceptable
Articles in this section may be painted from a pattern or may be original—you
MUST indicate which. Painting may be on metal, wood, glass, etc.
Decorative Painting—original (other than fabric-original)
.................................................................. EE031
EE231
EE431
EE631
Decorative Painting—pattern (other than fabric-pattern)
.................................................................. EE032
EE232
EE432
EE632
Decorative Painting—on fabric-original ...................... EE033
EE233
EE433
EE633
Decorative Painting—on fabric-pattern ...................... EE034
EE234
EE434
EE634
Decorative Painting—decorated fabric-original-other than painting
.................................................................. EE035
EE235
EE435
EE635
Decorative Painting—decorated fabric-pattern, instructions-other than
painting) ........................................................... EE036
EE236
EE436
EE636
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N 8 & under
9-15
101
102
103
104
Decorative Painting—Christmas-original, non-fabric .. EE037
EE237
EE437
EE637
Decorative Painting—Christmas-pattern, non-fabric .. EE038
EE238
EE438
EE638
Decorative Painting—any holiday other than Christmas-original, non-fabric
.................................................................. EE039
EE239
EE439
EE639
Decorative Painting—any holiday other than Christmas-pattern, non-fabric
.................................................................. EE040
EE240
EE440
EE640
Decorative Painting—small furniture-original-free standing-wall cabinets, tables,
chairs ....................................................... EE041
EE241
EE441
EE641
Decorative Painting—stenciling ................................... EE042
EE242
EE442
EE642
CHILDREN'S NEEDLEWORK
ENTRIES FOR YOUTH ONLY
CROSS-STITCH
Needlework—bellpulls, trays, footstools-indicate whether charted, kit or
stamped ................................................................................................. EE450
EE650
Needlework—pillows and pictures—indicate whether charted, kit or stamped
................................................................................................. EE451
EE651
NEEDLEPOINT, CREWEL, EMBROIDERY, CANDLEWICKING
Needlework—charted, kit, stamped, instructions, etc. (indicate which)
................................................................................................. EE452
EE652
QUILTING
Needlework—original design-hand or machine sewn .............................. EE453
EE653
Needlework—instructions, kit, stamped-hand or machine sewn ............. EE454
EE654
OTHER NON THREADED NEEDLECRAFT—knitting, crocheting, tatting, bobbin lace,
hairpin lace, latch hook by itself, not as enhancement, punch needle, needle felting
Needlework—original ................................................................................. EE455
EE655
Needlework—kit, charted, stamped, instructions, etc. (indicate which) .
latch hook limit no larger than 24" square .................................................. EE456
EE656
NEEDLEWORK FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
OTHER NEEDLEWORK
Needlework—Christmas item-needlepoint ................. EE059
EE259
EE459
EE659
Needlework—Christmas item-cross stitch-hand sewn
.................................................................. EE060
EE260
EE460
EE660
Needlework—Christmas item-hand sewn other than needlepoint or cross
stitch .................................................................. EE061
EE261
EE461
EE661
Needlework—threaded and non-threaded miniature EE062
EE262
EE462
EE662
MACHINE SEWN—embroidery, piecing, knitting
Needlework—Christmas item-machine sewn ........... EE063
EE263
EE463
EE663
Needlework—flags-indicate whether original or pattern-limit 42"x60"
.................................................................. EE064
EE264
EE464
EE664
Needlework—pillows, pictures, apron, purse, and other items
.................................................................. EE065
EE265
EE465
EE665
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N 8 & under
9-15
101
102
103
104
MINIATURES
No larger than 15" L x 12" W x 6"H
Miniatures—any materials other than wood or needlework
.................................................................. EE068
EE268
EE468
*Class EE468 open to children 15 and under
WOODCARVING AND WORKING
DESIGN—For an entry to score well in design it should reveal why wood is the best
material from which to make it. Thus, the strength, direction of grain, expansion and
contraction tendency, color and weathering capabilities are to be thoughtfully
considered. Use of precious, fine wood is to be rewarded because it shows a
commitment to your idea. Low grade wood for fine projects is less rewarded.
CRAFTSMANSHIP FIT—Tight joinery using fundamentally sound construction is highly
rewarded; mechanical fasteners are less rewarded.
FINISH—Complete treatment of surfaces, including underside, is to be rewarded.
Sanding should be uniform. Finishes should be carefully applied without blemish.
ADULTS ONLY
POWER CARVING
Wood—carving in the round (animal) ......................... EE070
EE270
Wood—carving in the round (fowl) ............................ EE071
EE271
Wood—carving in the round (figure) .......................... EE072
EE272
Wood—carving in relief (plaque, gunstock, etc.) ....... EE073
EE273
HAND CARVING
Wood—carving in the round (animal) ......................... EE074
EE274
Wood—carving in the round (fowl) ............................ EE075
EE275
Wood—carving in the round (figure) .......................... EE076
EE276
Wood—carving in relief (plaque, gunstock, etc.) ....... EE077
EE277
Wood—canes and walking sticks .............................. EE078
EE278
Wood—lathe-facework,bowl, platter, box, etc. ......... EE079
EE279
Wood—lathe-spindlework-candlesticks, lamps, boxes, tops, ornaments, etc.
.................................................................. EE080
EE280
Wood—woodworked miniature (house, barn, building, etc.)
.................................................................. EE081
EE281
Wood—woodworked toy ........................................... EE082
EE282
Wood—wood inlay (box, picture, plaque, platter, serving tray or table top not
over 2'x2' in dimension ........................................... EE083
EE283
Wood—furniture—large items (chair, table, desk, bookshelves, cradles,
etc.)-be aware that our space limits display of extremely large pieces
.................................................................. EE084
EE284
ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Wood—any item made from a kit of precut parts ....... EE085
EE285
EE485
EE685
Wood—furniture—small items (stools, wall-shelves, clocks, magazine racks, etc.)
.................................................................. EE086
EE286
EE486
EE686
Wood—miscellaneous woodworks ........................... EE087
EE287
EE487
EE687
Wood—item decorated by woodburning .................... EE088
EE288
EE488
EE688
BASKETRY AND WOVEN ITEMS
These items must be handmade with exception of handles,
decorative pieces, etc.
Baskets—rib baskets .................................................. EE091
EE291
EE491
Baskets—splint or reed baskets ................................. EE092
EE292
EE492
Baskets—natural woods-bark, willow, vines, ash, etc.
.................................................................. EE093
EE293
EE493
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N 8 & under
9-15
101
102
103
104
Baskets—round reed baskets .................................... EE094
EE294
EE494
Baskets—waxed linen ................................................ EE095
EE295
EE495
Baskets—any non basket item-jewelry, trivet, rattle, vase, ornament, pitcher, napkin
ring, wearables ...................................................... EE096
EE296
EE496
Baskets—miniatures-no larger than 3" ....................... EE097
EE297
EE497
Baskets—pine needle items ........................................ EE098
EE298
EE498
Baskets—pine needle basket ..................................... EE099
EE299
EE499
Baskets—woven items-chairs, stools, pot holders, wall hangings, etc.
.................................................................. EE100
EE300
EE500
*Classes EE491-EE500 open to children 15 and under
METAL CRAFTS
These must be original designs
Metal crafts—handformed silver, copper, brass, pewter, aluminum, etc., other
than jewelry ........................................................... EE102
EE302
EE502
Metal crafts—hammered piece, any metal ................. EE103
EE303
EE503
*Classes EE502-EE503 open to children 15 and under
LEADED, STAINED, AND CUT GLASS WORK
These must be original designs. Painted plastic not accepted in this
category. Limit size to no larger than 24"x24"
Glass—any flat item .................................................... EE105
EE305
EE505
Glass—any 3-dimensional item ................................... EE106
EE306
EE506
*Classes EE505-EE506 open to children 15 and under
JEWELRY
These must be handmade, including settings
Jewelry—made of any material .................................. EE108
EE308
EE508
EE708
LEATHER CRAFT
Leather—any item-original .......................................... EE109
EE309
EE509
Leather—any item-kit .................................................. EE110
EE310
EE510
*Classes EE509-EE510 open to children 15 and under
TAXIDERMY
Be sure entry is NOT endangered species
Taxidermy—mammal ................................................... EE113
EE313
Taxidermy—fish .......................................................... EE114
EE314
Taxidermy—reptile ...................................................... EE115
EE315
Taxidermy—fowl ......................................................... EE116
EE316
SCRAPBOOKING
Due to volume and space, there is a limit of two entries per person. Pick your best 2
classes out of the 8 listed below. You may only enter in 2, not all of them.
May submit 1-one page or 1-two page layout per premium list number. All pages must
be in page protectors (this means that a 2 page layout needs 2 page protectors).
Scrapbooking—heritage-old pictures, family tree ...... EE119
EE319
EE519
EE719
Scrapbooking—baby/kids ........................................... EE120
EE320
EE520
EE720
Scrapbooking—travel/vacation ................................... EE121
EE321
EE521
EE721
Scrapbooking—wedding/anniversary ........................ EE122
EE322
EE522
EE722
Scrapbooking—celebrations-birthday, family reunions, graduations, parties,
congratulations, proms, sports, dance .................. EE123
EE323
EE523
EE723
Scrapbooking—holidays ............................................. EE124
EE324
EE524
EE724
Scrapbooking—tribute/military .................................... EE125
EE325
EE525
EE725
Scrapbooking—pets .................................................... EE126
EE326
EE526
EE726
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N 8 & under 9-15
101
102
103
104
RUBBER STAMPING
Entries must be in clear envelopes for protection
Rubber Stamping—cards-holidays ............................. EE129
EE329
EE529
Rubber Stamping—cards-layered .............................. EE130
EE330
EE530
Rubber Stamping—cards-embellishments .................. EE131
EE331
EE531
Rubber Stamping—cards-special folds ...................... EE132
EE332
EE532
Rubber Stamping—cards-techniques-crimped, polished stone,
embossed .................................................................. EE133
EE333
EE533
Rubber Stamping—miscellaneous-anything other than cards, i.e. stamped
boxes, books, gift wrap, bags, candles ............... EE134
EE334
EE534
Rubber Stamping—jewelry-stamped only .................. EE135
EE335
EE535
*Classes EE529-EE535 open to children 15 and under
GOURDS
All gourds MUST be entered here. Entry must not exceed 26 inches in any direction.
Gourds—baskets ........................................................ EE138
EE338
EE538
Gourds—bowls, vases, pots ..................................... EE139
EE339
EE539
Gourds—animals, birds, fish, etc. .............................. EE140
EE340
EE540
Gourds—birdhouses ................................................... EE141
EE341
EE541
Gourds—holiday gourdcraft-any holiday ................... EE142
EE342
EE542
Gourds—jewelry, mask, hat, gourd wearables ......... EE143
EE343
EE543
Gourds—miscellaneous item ...................................... EE144
EE344
EE544
*Classes EE538-EE544 open to children 15 and under
LEGOS
Limit size to no more than 18" height, length, width. Limited to YOUTH ONLY.
Entry must be anchored on a sturdy base (such as Lego base
attached to wood, sturdy cardboard or stryofoam).
Parts MUST be secured or item enclosed in glass case.
Legos—original .......................................................................................... EE547
EE747
Legos—NC theme-lighthouse, USS North Carolina, Wright Memorial, Biltmore
House, Gov. Mansion, ports of NC, other popular attractions ..... EE548
EE748
DECORATIVE CREATIONS
ORIGINAL WORK ONLY (no instructions, patterns, kits, etc., in
this section. These exhibits are for any items which do not fall into the
categories listed previously. only one item may be entered per
person per category). You may only enter 5 pieces in a set
Decorative Creations—wreaths ................................. EE151
EE351
EE551
EE751
Decorative Creations—nature craft-limit size to no larger than 26" in any direction
.................................................................. EE152
EE352
EE552
EE752
Decorative Creations—Christmas tree ornaments ..... EE153
EE353
EE553
EE753
Decorative Creations—Christmas decorations other than tree ornaments or
Christmas stockings ............................................... EE154
EE354
EE554
EE754
Decorative Creations—any holiday decoration other than Christmas-limit size to no
larger than 26"-no painted or colored pictures accepted
.................................................................. EE155
EE355
EE555
EE755
Decorative Creations—paper craft-limit size to no larger than 24"-no painted or
colored pictures accepted ..................................... EE156
EE356
EE556
EE756
Decorative Creations—sculpi, model magic, bread dough and similar materials-no
soft or unbaked clay is acceptable ....................... EE157
EE357
EE557
EE757
Decorative Creations—mobiles (must be stable) ....... EE158
EE358
EE558
EE758
Decorative Creations—angels .................................... EE159
EE359
EE559
EE759
Decorative Creations—miscellaneous-no soft or unbaked clay is acceptable, limit size
to no larger than 36" in any direction. .................... EE160
EE360
EE560
EE760
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N 8 & under
9-15
101
102
103
104
HANDCRAFTED EGGSHELLS
All eggshells except Adult N.C. Eggshells MUST be entered here
Handcrafted eggshells—fancy cut, artistic-this category is for cut-work shells only
.................................................................. EE165
EE365
EE565
EE765
Handcrafted eggshells—whole eggshells-painted, decorated, etc.
.................................................................. EE166
EE366
EE566
EE766
Handcrafted eggshells—NC theme eggshells-limited to children 15 and
under (Adults enter under EE3370) .............................................. EE567
EE767
EGG ART
SECTION 105:
The North Carolina Egg Association sponsors the Egg Art Category.
All eggs entered must be the original ideas of the entrant. ADULTS ONLY.
Rules and Regulations for Dept. EE apply.
1st place-$75.00 2nd place-$50.00 3rd place-$25.00
Egg Art—Decorated Chicken Egg-design requirements are:
•use a large, blown out chicken egg
•small end of the egg should face up
•egg should be free standing, without a base or stand (stand will be
provided)
•the decorated egg has to depict North Carolina
•all decorated eggs become the property of the N.C. Egg Association and will
not be returned. ...................................................................... EE370
The winning decorated egg may be sent to the White House in Washington, D.C. to
represent North Carolina in the American Egg Board Easter State Egg display.
Previous 1st place winning egg artists are no longer eligible to display their egg in the
White House Easter Egg display, but are still eligible for 1st place cash prize.
SPECIAL AWARDS
EGA AWARD ............................................................................................................ $10.00
The Cardinal Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America will award $10.00 for
Youth needlepoint and embroidery.
BEST OF SHOW MACHINE KNITTED ADULT CRAFTED AWARD ......................... $25.00
The Triangle Machine Knitters will award $25.00 to one item from X0145 or X0146
BEST OF SHOW ADULT NON-PROFESSIONAL CERAMICS AWARD .................. $15.00
BEST OF SHOW YOUTH CERAMICS AWARD ....................................................... $10.00
BEST OF SHOW WOODCARVING AND WOODWORKING AWARD ...................... $50.00
Special Projects of Raleigh will award $50.00 to the entry that exhibits the most
thoughtful command of wood properties and has the most complete finish.
BEST OF SHOW ADULT PROFESSIONAL DECORATIVE PAINTING AWARD ...... $60.00
The Heart of Carolina Tolers will award $60.00 to one item that demonstrates
exceptional quality in both creative use of design and craftsmanship.
BEST OF SHOW ADULT NON-PROFESSIONAL DECORATIVE PAINTING AWARD ........
.................................................................................................................................. $40.00
The Heart of Carolina Tolers will award $40.00 to one item that demonstrates
exceptional quality in both creative use of design and craftsmanship.
BEST OF SHOW CHILDREN AGES 3-8 DECORATIVE PAINTING AWARD ........... $15.00
Artful Endeavors of Raleigh will award $15.00 to one item that demonstrates creativity
and imagination in his/her painting.
BEST OF SHOW CHILDREN AGES 9-15 DECORATIVE PAINTING AWARD ......... $15.00
Artful Endeavors of Raleigh will award $15.00 to one item that demonstrates creativity
and imagination in his/her painting.
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