Needlework – Class 19

2026

Chairperson: Margaret Taylor-Sevier 905-852-5339

https://www.assistexpo.ca/port-perry-agricultural-society

NEEDLEWORK CLASS 19

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor, new work and CLEAN.
• Exhibitors should read both the “Homecraft” rules and the “General” rules. 
• REMINDER: Exhibitors may only enter ONE article in any one section of a class.
• In the case of quilts, identify the pattern and name the designer, if known. 
• Quilts may be shown for two years. In all other cases, it should be new work.

Quilts will be judged on:

25% General appearance and design

20% Colours and materials used

55% Workmanship (Quilting 30%, borders 10%, binding and corners 15%)

Knitting and crochet will be judged on:

25% General appearance

25% Design and materials

50% Workmanship

Sewing will be judged on:

25% Design, colour and materials

40% Workmanship judged from the OUTSIDE of the article

15% Workmanship judged from the INSIDE of the article

 
QUILTING

Note regarding the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Quilt Competitions: *New minimum size* The Port Perry Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all first and second prize eligible quilts. However, to be considered for the OAAS hand quilting or machine quilting competition, the entry must meet the minimum 280” perimeter requirement.

• The exhibitor of the Grand Champion Quilt at the Port Perry Fair is eligible to enter the quilt in the District 4 competition.
• The winner of the District competition will represent District 4 in the Provincial competition, which is held at the OAAS Annual Convention in February.
• Details are available on the OAAS website

Hand quilting

Articles must be made and quilted by the exhibitor. Please provide the name of the pattern, if known.

Fabric samples MUST be attached or article will be disqualified.

Prizes: (Sections 1 – 5)  1st $15           2nd $10          3rd $8

1. Quilt, may be whole cloth or pieced, appliquéd, or embroidered, or any combination, hand quilted, larger than 50”X60” (127 X 153 cm)
2. Quilt made by two or more people, named, hand quilted
3. Crib quilt, panel, hand quilted, approximately 36”X45” (91 X 114 cm)
4. Crib quilt, pieced, hand quilted, approximately 36”X45” (91 X 114 cm)
5. Any other hand quilted item not listed above
6. Special: Port Perry Fair Champion Hand Quilted Quilt

PRIZE MONEY: $100 Sponsored by TBA

7. Special: Port Perry Fair Reserve Champion Hand Quilted Quilt

PRIZE MONEY: $100 Sponsored by TBA

Machine quilting

Entries must be solely made and machine quilted by the exhibitor, unless specified in the list below (#10 and 11). Please provide the name of the pattern, if known.

Quilt must have visible machine quilting.

Fabric samples MUST be attached or article will be disqualified.

Prizes: (Sections  8 – 11)          1st $15           2nd $10          3rd $8

(Sections 12-19 and 22-24)      1st $10           2nd $8            3rd $6

8. Quilt, pieced, machine quilted 
9. Quilt, may be whole cloth or pieced, appliquéd, embroidered, or any combination, machine quilted.
10. Quilt, pieced, constructed by exhibitor and machine quilted by another person (please provide quilter’s name) Will be judged on top and binding only
11. Quilt, appliquéd, embroidered, or both, constructed by exhibitor and machine quilted by another person (please provide quilter’s name) Will be judged on top and binding only
12. Crib quilt pieced, machine quilted 
13. Crib quilt, panel, machine quilted
14. Quilt, any size, machine quilted 
15. Quilt top, any method of construction, not quilted (be sure to enter your finished quilt next year!)
16. Two different quilt blocks, mounted on cardboard, named, not quilted 
17. Machine quilted wall hanging or miniature quilt, maximum size 36”X40” (91 X 101 cm), ready to hang
18. Table or bed runner or topper
19. Any other machine quilted item, not listed above (e.g. tote, cushion, article of clothing, etc.)
20. Special: Port Perry Fair Champion Machine Quilted Quilt

PRIZE MONEY: $100 Sponsored by TBA

21. Special: Port Perry Fair Reserve Champion Machine Quilted Quilt

PRIZE MONEY: $100 Sponsored by TBA

Open quilting

Prizes: (Sections 22 – 24)         1st $15           2nd $10          3rd $8

22. My first quilt, hand or machine quilted.
23. “Landscape,” “art” or “modern” quilt, hand or machine quilted
24. Memory quilt – using t-shirts, ties, other re-purposed clothing, or photo transfers 

KNIT AND CROCHET

Articles must be made by the exhibitor.

All articles must be clean with yarn samples attached or article will be disqualified.

Prizes: (Section 25 and 26)            1st $15           2nd $10          3rd $8             4th $5 

(Sections 27 – 35)    1st $10           2nd $8            3rd $6             4th $4

25. Afghan, knitted, minimum 45”x54”  (114 X 137 cm)
26. Afghan, crocheted, min. 45” x 54” (114 X 137 cm)
27. Knitted lap cover, baby afghan or carriage cover
28. Crocheted lap cover, baby afghan or carriage cover
29. Knitted shawl
30. Crocheted shawl
31. Knitted socks, any size 
32. Crocheted slippers, any size
33. Knitted mittens, adult size
34. Knit or Crochet “pet,” under 6” (15 cm) (e.g Umigurami)
35. Set of 4 crocheted coasters
36. Pair of knit or crochet dish cloths
37. Knit or Crochet baby sweater set, with bonnet and/or booties Note: Health Canada Product Safety Bureau recommends children’s clothing have alternative closures instead of drawstrings, ribbons or ties at head and neck to prevent strangulation hazard.
38. Knitted adult sweater, cardigan or pull-over
39. Crocheted adult sweater
40. Knit or crochet adult head gear
41. Knitted hat and mitten set, any size

42. Knitted child’s cardigan
43. Knitted child’s pull-over
44. Crocheted tote bag or shoulder bag
45. Knit or crochet animal or toy, over 6” (15 cm)
46. Any other knitted article, not listed above
47. Any other crocheted article, not listed above
48. Special: Exhibitor with the most points in sections 25-47: TBA

SEWING

Articles must be made by the exhibitor.

All articles must be clean with fabric samples attached or article will be disqualified.

Prizes:            1st $10                       2nd $8            3rd $6             4th $4 

49. Pair of potholders
50. Pair of placemats
51. Table runner
52. Lady’s dressing gown or swimsuit cover-up
53. Any article of clothing with buttons and buttonholes
54. Any article of clothing with set-in sleeves
55. Any article of clothing with invisible zipper
56. Article of evening wear
57. Article of athletic wear or “athleisure”
58. Child’s dress 
59. Article of children’s clothing, excluding a dress
60. Fidget quilt – embellished with zippers, ribbons, lace, buttons or other tactile objects; placemat to lap sized
61. Apron of any size, holiday themed (any holiday)
62. Tote bag or purse
63. Article made with fabric pieces left over from other projects
64. Any article of sewing, not listed above
65. Special: Exhibitor with the most points in sections 49 – 64: TBA
66. Poppy project: Set of five (5) poppies; may be knitted, crocheted, felted or sewn. All entries will be donated to the “Port Perry Poppy Project” for Remembrance Day.
    Instructions for knitting and crocheting poppies can be found at

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/522977095383891/

    Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $7
    Sponsored by Port Perry Agricultural Society