· Requires Arts/Miscellaneous Record Book

Jr. Decorated single layer cake or cake form.

Sr. Decorated single layer cake or cake form.

· Requires Science Record Book

Weather Unit 1:

Using information provided in the project book build a solar collector. In a plastic sleeve attach a sheet with your data record as illustrated in the project book.

Weather Unit 2:

Using information in the project book as well as other sources, create a poster describing how to prepare for severe weather. Pick one type of severe weather for your poster. Use regular sized posterboard. Attach a one page, single-sided sheet giving more in-depth information about your poster’s topic.

Weather Unit 3:

Using the information in the project book build a weather vane. Attach a one page, singled-sided sheet showing the daily wind direction at a particular time for one week. Or using the information in the project book build an anemometer. After calibrating this instrument determine daily wind speed at a consistent time for the period of a week.

Weather Unit 4:

Create an educational poster showing the variety of weather symbols that are used by weather forecasters. Include the weather symbols listed in the project book as well as a minimum of three other weather symbols. Prepare a one page, single-sided summary about what you have learned in the weather project and how you have applied this information in your daily life.

· Requires Science Record book

Jr. 4-Hers will create a poster (using regular sized poster board) depicting the topic of Energy. Possible ideas include but are not limited to, the following: Types of Energy, Alternative Energy Sources, Conserving Energy, Energy Use in the Home, etc. On the back of the poster attach a one page, one-side only narrative explaining your poster and

offering more detail about your topic. Attach these in a plastic sleeve.

Sr. 4-Hers Same as Jr. Energy Category

Monday, July 12, 2010 – Show 5:30 p.m.

Registration 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

· Requires Production Animal Project Book.

·Approved Beef Classes are:

Angus, Chianina, Hereford, Limousin, Shorthorn,

Simmental, Other Purebreds, and Crossbreds.

Registration Papers are required on Purebreds;

Must be in name of youth or family.

SHOWMANSHIP

Classes will be broken when registration is complete

Classes will show beginning with oldest 4Hers

PRODUCTION BEEF CLASSES

4-H/FFA Jr. Bull Calf …………………. born after January 1, 2010

4-H/FFA Sr. Bull calf ………. September 1 – December 31, 2009

4-H/FFA Summer Yearling Bull ……… May 1 – August 31, 2009

4-H/FFA Jr. Yearling Bull …………….. January 1 – April 30, 2009

4-H/FFA Sr. Yearling bull ….. September 1 – December 31, 2008

4-H/FFA Grand Champion of Breed (Ribbon Only)

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion of Breed (Ribbon Only)

4-H/FFA Overall Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Bull

4-H/FFA Jr. Heifer Calf – born After January 1, 2010

4-H/FFA Sr. Heifer Calf – September 1 – December 31, 2009

4-H/FFA Summer Yearling Heifer – May 1 – August 31, 2009

4-H/FFA Jr. Yearling Heifer – January 1 – April 30, 2009

4-H/ FFA Sr. Yearling Heifer – September 1 – December 31, 2008

4-H/FFA Producing Cow ……………… any age (with calf by side)

4-H/FFA Champion of Breed (Ribbon Only)

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion of Breed (ribbon only)

4-H/FFA Overall Grand Champion Female

4-H/FFA Overall Reserve Champion Female

Overall Champion Bull & Female – $30.00

Overall Reserve Champion Bull & Female – $15.00

Coordinator: Nancy Kloentrup

Monday, July 12, 2010, following Market Show.

Registration at 11:00 a.m. or following Market Show

· Requires Production Animal Project Book

· Kenton County Producers Only

Approved Breeds include: Crossbred, Hampshire, Dorset, Suffolk and others.

Registration papers required; must be in name of youth or family.

4-H/FFA Ewe Lamb – . . . . . . . . . . . . . . after January 1, 2010

4-H/FFA Senior Ewe Lamb – . . . . . . Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2009

4-H/FFA Ewe – . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . born before Sept. 1, 2009

4-H/FFA Pair of Ewes – . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any Age

4-H/FFA Breed Champion Ewe (ribbon only)

4-H/FFA Breed Reserve Champion Ewe (ribbon only)

4-H/FFA Overall Champion Ewe

4-H/FFA Overall Reserve Champion Ewe

4-H/FFA Breed Champion Pair of Ewes (ribbon only)

4-H/FFA Breed Reserve Champion Pair of Ewes (ribbon only)

4-H/FFA Overall Champion Pair of Ewes.

4-H/FFA Overall Reserve Champion Pair of Ewes

4-H/FFA Jr. Ram Lamb – . . . . . . . . . . . . .after January 1, 2009

4-H/FFA Sr. Ram Lamb – . . . . . . . . . . .Sept, 1 – Dec. 31, 2009

4/H/FFA Ram- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . born before Sept. 1, 2009

4-H/FFA Breed Champion Ram (ribbon only)

4-H/FFA Breed Reserve Champion Ram (ribbon only)

4-H/FFA Overall Champion Ram

4-H/FFA Overall Reserve Champion Ram

Ewe Lambs shown in Market Classes are not eligible for

Production Classes

Overall Champion Ewe and Ram – $15.00

Overall Reserve Champion Ewe – $10.00

Coordinator: Nancy Kloentrup

Monday, July 12, 2010- 9:30 a.m.

Registration & Weigh-in, 8:30 a.m.

· Requires Market Animal Project Book.

SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES

· Classes will be broken when registration is complete

· Classes will show beginning with oldest 4Hers

· Showmanship Trophy Donated by Independence Homemakers’ Club

MARKET LAMB CLASSES

· Market classes will be determined on day of show, pending the number and weights of entries.

4-H/FFA Market Lamb I

4-H/FFA Market Lamb II

4-H/FFA Market Lamb III

4-H/FFA Market Lamb IV

4-H/FFA Market Lamb V

4-H/FFA Overall Grand Champion

4-H/FFA Overall Reserve Champion

4-H/FFA Rate of Gain Champion

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion Rate of Gain

Ewe Lambs shown in Market Classes are not eligible for Production Classes

Grand Champion – $15.00

Reserve Champion – $10.00

Coordinator: Genita Kiser

(Division 6040)

· Requires Home Economics Record book.

· One exhibit per 4-H’er.

· Designate age of 4Her on Identification Card. (4LO-11SO Identification Card must be attached securely to the front of the poster, in the bottom right corner, not protruding past edge of poster when entered at State Fair)

· Poster should be no larger than 22 inches X 28 inches. The use of pencil on the front of the poster is discouraged.

· Judging criteria will be based on theme, poster design (lettering, attractiveness, how well it conveys a message), and narrative.

· Attach a second copy of the narrative in a plastic sleeve so the narrative can be removed for display purposes. The narrative can be single or double spaced, printed by computer or hand-written in ink on plain or notebook paper (front only).

· Posters will be disqualified from class champion if:

1. They do not contain narrative

2. Do not conform to topics specified in class description.

· Information can be found in the 4H Consumer Savvy project manuals-The Consumer in Me, Consumer Wise, and Consumer Roadmap.

Level 1 (ages 9-10): The Consumer in Me

914 Poster on Bargain Shopping. Complete a cost comparison chart for one product you and your family use as outlined in the activities under “Bargain Shopping” on pp. 20-21. Write a narrative telling how the decision making process was used to reach your final choice, include answers to the questions in “Check This Out” on p. 21. At the end of the narrative, list the sources of information used in researching the topic. Make a poster on “comparison shopping”. Mount the narrative securely to the back of the poster. Attach a second copy of the narrative to the poster with paper clips.

915 Poster on What is the Best Buy? Complete a cost comparison chart for two products in three different sizes as outlined in the activities on pp. 22-23. Write a narrative telling how the decision making process was used to reach your final choice; include answers to the question in “Check This Out!” on p. 23. At the end of the narrative, list the sources of information used in researching the topic. Make a poster on “checking prices”. Mount the narrative securely to the back of the poster. Attach a second copy of the narrative to the poster with paper clips.

Level 2 (ages 11-13): Consumer Wise

916 Poster on Media and the Marketplace. Complete a commercial comparison as outlined in the activities on pp. 18-19. Write a narrative of your answers to the question s in “Check This Out!” on p. 19 and tell what conclusions you were able to draw from the experience. At the end of the narrative, list the sources of information used in researching the topic. Make a poster on related to “advertising aimed at young people”. Mount the narrative securely to the back of the poster. Attach a second copy of the narrative to the poster with paper clips.

917 Poster on Decision! Decisions! Decide! Complete the 6-Step Decision Making process on any item you wish to purchase as outlined in the activities on pp. 12-13. Write a narrative of your answers to the questions in “Check This Out!” on p. 13 and tell what conclusions you were able to draw from the experience. At the end of the narrative, list the sources of information you used in researching the topic. Make a poster on “the consumer decision-making process”. Mount the narrative securely to the back of the poster. Attach a second copy of the narrative to the poster with paper clips.

Level 3 (ages 14-19): Consumer Roadmap

918 Poster on How to Write a Wrong. Write a complaint letter as outlined in the activities on pp. 22-23. Write a narrative of your answers to the questions in “Check This Out!” on p. 23 and tell what conclusions you were able to draw from the experience. At the end of the narrative, list the sources of information used in researching the topic. Make a poster on “resolving a consumer complaint”. Mount the narrative securely to the back of the poster. Attach a second copy of the narrative to the poster with paper clips.

919 Poster on I Own a Car or Does It Own Me? Calculate and illustrate the costs of owning a car as outlined in the activities on pp. 28-31. Write a narrative of your answers to the questions in “Check This Out!” on pp. 29-30 and tell what conclusions you were able to draw from the experience. At the end of the narrative, list the sources of information used in researching the topic. Make a poster on “consumer decision-making in buying a car”. Mount the narrative securely to the back of the poster. Attach a second copy of the narrative to the poster with paper clips.

920 Poster on What Does Real Life Cost? Identify and illustrate the true costs of living on your own as outlined in the activities on pp. 32-33. Write a narrative of your answers to the questions in “Check This Out!” on p. 33 and tell what conclusions your were able to draw from the experience. At the end of the narrative, list the sources of information used in researching the topic. Make a poster on “The financial responsibilities of living on your own”. Mount the narrative securely to the back of the poster. Attach a second copy of the narrative to the poster with paper clips.

(Division 6039)

· Requires Home Economics Record book.

· The work on the entry must be done by 4-H member since the 2008 Fair.

· 4-H’er may enter only one unit, but may enter all classes within said unit.

· The decision of the judges is final.

· Each exhibit must be properly labeled. Place ID tag (4LO-11SO) in the most visible place on the exhibit, preferably on the lower right-hand corner. Labels may be securely taped, attached with a rubber band through a hole in the corner or safety pinned (fabric items). To insure that all parts of the exhibit make it back to the county, “hide” a small label (with a minimum of the county name) on EVERY part that might become separate from others; these should not be visible to the public when displayed.

· Several classes require documentation. Write the member’s name, county, and class number on the front of the sheet, folder or notebook of documentation.

· Rods, pins and fixtures will be provided by State Fair for window treatment exhibits.

· Wall hangings must be ready to hang with appropriate hardware atached.

· Refinished item refers to an item already in use which has been given a new finish using paint or some type of seal.

UNIT I EXHIBITS from Exploring Your Home project book

887 Color Collage (pp. 7-8, activity 3) Mount collage on mat board or foam core board.

888 Texture Collage or Rubbing (pp. 8-9, choose either Activity 1 or 2) Mount collage or rubbing on mat board or foam core board.

889 Natural Finish (grain shows through) applied to small wood object. (pp. 13-14) Apply a natural finish such as tung oil or penetrating seal to a small wood object such as a bowl, tray, cutting board, board game or box. Judging emphasis will be on how well the finish has been applied, not the construction of the wood object. Items finished with paint do not fit in this class.

890 Simple, small cloth item for the home created with no machine stitching. Examples: knotted pillow (no applied design), place mats, draped valance with accompanying photo showing end result. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks, duffle bags.

891 Simple, small cloth article requiring machine stitching. Examples include plain pillow (no applied design), fringed table cloth, place mats and napkins, laundry bag, valance. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks,

duffle bags.

892 Wastebasket-(pp. 10-12)

893 Pin-up(bulletin) board

UNIT II EXHIBITS from Living with Others project book

894 Simple wood item refinished by the 4-H member (pp 14-15). Item should have straight lines with no elaborate carvings or turnings. Examples: refinish a foot stool, children’s furniture, small box, tray, picture frame, book shelves, or plant stand.

895 Small cloth item for the home created using a sewing machine (pp. 12-14). Examples: hemmed table cloth or table runner, wall hanging, pillow, and flat-panel hemmed curtains. Unacceptable: purses, totebags, backpacks, duffle bags.

896 Desk Set, made up of three or more items (pp. 15-17). Examples: blotter pad, pencil holder, letter box, notebook, etc.

UNIT III EXHIBITS from Where I Live project book.

897 Accessory for the home created by the 4-H member-This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) the accessory and 2) a sheet or folder of documentation. Documentation is to include: a sketch or photo to show how the accessory is used in the home and a description of how the design and colors fit in with the other furnishings and color used in the home. Examples: stitchery or appliqué wall hanging, latch hook items, pillow with applied design (stitchery, appliqué or other media), rug, picture in appropriate frame and ready to hang.

898 Table setting This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) the table setting and 2) a color photo of the table setting showing how it should be arranged. Include centerpiece, plate, beverage container(s) and table linen appropriate to the theme or event chosen by 4-H member. Do not include flatware (knife, fork or spoon).Individual items include in the table setting may be made by but are not required to be made by the 4-he’er. To insure that all pieces get returned to the member, write the name and county of the exhibitor on tape and place it on every part of the table setting in a location hidden to the public when exhibited at the fair.

899 Piece of furniture refinished-stripped, sanded, and painted or stained/sealed by the 4-H member (pp. 16-20). This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) the furniture and 2) a “before” picture securely attached. Examples: rocker, table, large chair or chest.

900 Old or discarded item made useful in a new way as a home accessory (p.20) This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) the accessory and 2) a sheet or folder of documentation. Documentation is to include a “before” photo; an explanation of how the item was mad useful again in a new way. Examples: old silverware flattened and made into wind chimes, scrap wood pieces made into wall art, old lace doily attached to a pillow or framed, old tool box cleaned up and made into a TV stand.

UNIT IV EXHIBITS From In My Home project book

901 An accessory for the home made with original or adapted design. This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) the accessory and 2) a sheet or folder of documentations. Documentation is to include an explanation of how the item was created/adapted and a description of how and where item is used in the home. Examples: latch hooked rug or wall hanging; pillow with stitchery design, wall hanging of natural dyed yarns or drawing with mat and finished or refinished frame.

902 Heritage item refinished, restored, or made by the 4-Her. This exhibit is to be made of of two parts: 1) the item and 2) a sheet or folder of documentation. Documentation is to include information on the history or meaning of the item to the member, how the item was refinished, restored, or made by the member, and how it us used in the home. Examples include antique or collectible furniture, memory box, scrap book of family history (family history/home/house/farm/land of three or more generations), quilt with heritage design, wall hanging showing family tree.

903 Purchased article selected by 4-H member to solve a home decorating problem. This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) the purchased article and 2) a folder of documentation. Documentation is to include a description of the problem to be solved, alternatives considered in the solution of the problem, how the plan was carried out, resources used (time, money) and member’s evaluation of the results (satisfaction with purchased article, how article is used in the home), and photos illustrating the before and after effect. Examples include wall decoration, lamp, vase, storage item, desk accessories, bedspread, rug, table linens, pillow, and draperies.

904 A cloth article made by the 4-H’er showing a major home improvement. This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) the cloth article and 2) a folder of documentation. Documentation is to include a written description, “before” and “after” pictures showing how cloth article is used in home, other colors used in room, time and costs involved, and care required. Examples: bedspread, quilt, window treatment, and boxed bench pad. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks, duffle bags.

Self-Directed ADVANCED PROJECT

905 Furniture, which has been refinished, reupholstered, recovered, recycled, reused or remodeled. Exhibit is to be made up of two pieces: 1) the piece of furniture and 2) a folder describing the original condition of the furniture (include a picture if possible), worek required in completing project, time and cost involved, and how item is used in the home. DO NOT INCLUDE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED FURNITURE.

906 Design Experience. Create a plan for or actually compete a design experience. The exhibit is to be made up of two pieces: 1) a home furnishing item which is representative of the design experience (item may be made by the member or purchased) and 2) a folder or notebook describing the plan. Examples of project ideas: include a plan for redecorating a room, creation of an accessory item using an original design of 4-H member, notebook with pictures and descriptions of architectural styles used in Kentucky homes.

907 Heritage Experience-Complete a heritage project. The exhibit is to be made up of two pieces: 1) an item representative of the heritage experience and 2) a folder or notebook describing the overall experience, the significance of the project to your family. Examples of project ideas: Restoration of a family heirloom (could include caning, reseating, etc.) including who it belonged to and the significance to the family; study of furniture styles including pictures and history; study of old buildings in the community including photos and descriptions of the architectural significance, period of history, uses of the buildings; create an item after learning a heritage or craft skill… especially from an older family member or friend and describe how skill was learned, how interest was stimulated and how you will use item and skill.

908 Major Home Improvement. Complete a major home improvement project. The exhibit is to be made up of a notebook which describes the project, tell whether project was an individual project or a group or family project, describe the do-it-yourself skills learned, time and cost involved. Include before, during, and after photographs, if possible. Examples: improve storage areas in the house or garage; paint the house; wallpaper and decorate a room; remodel the basement.

CHANGING SPACES

909 Room Floor Plan. This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) a mounted printout of a room and 2) folder of the documentation described below. Use the Better Homes and Garden web site: www.bhg.com/decorating/arrange-a-room/ or similar software to draw a room (scale: 1 square=1foot) Include a door(s), window(s), and furniture. Print in color or black and white. (Minimum size 8 1/2 X 11 inches. Maximum size 11 X 17 inches.) Mount the printout on mat board, or foam core board. Documentation should include answers to these questions:

1. Is the room you have drawn similar to a room in your house? What are its dimensions? How many square feet are in the room?

2. Did you have problems with the web site or software? If so, how did you solve them?

3. Tell about how you worked with the items in your room such as walls, windows, doors and furniture.

910 House Floor Plan. This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1)mounted printout of house plan and 2)folder of the documentation described below. Use any software program to draw a house plan. Include bedroom(s), bath(s), living space, garage, door(s) and window(s). Print in color or black and white. (Minimum size 8 1/2 X 11 inches. Maximum size 11 X 17 inches.) Mount the printout on mat board or foam core board. Documentation should include answers to these questions:

1. Does your floor plan resemble the house you live in? If not, did you look at other floor plans for inspiration? What type of roof does your house have?

2. Did you consider how a family member who is disabled (for instance, a wheelchair user) might get around in your home?

3. Describe any problems you had with the software and how you solved them. Tell how you worked with additional items required to create a floor plan.

911 Presentation Board Color Scheme: This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) a presentation board as described below and 2) a folder of the documentation described below. Using the Mississippi web site, (http://msucares.com/4h_Youth/interior_design/index.html) create a presentation board (color scheme only) for any room in the home. Mount swatches of the actual fabric, wall, and floor samples or use a website to download color copies or substitute magazine or scrapbook paper to represent these items on mat or foam core board. The white board should be 11 X 18 inches and the black board should be 13 X 20 inches. In the folder, describe the person who lives in the room and the decisions required in selecting the color scheme.

912 Presentation Board-Bedroom: This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) a presentation board as described below and 2) a folder of the documentation described below. Using the Mississippi website, (http://msucares.com/4h_Youth/interior_design/index.html) create a presentation board (color scheme and room template) for a bedroom. Mount swatches of fabric samples or download color copies or substitute magazine or scrapbook paper to represent these items on mat or foam core board. The white board should be 11 X 18 inches and the black board should be 13 X 20 inches. In the folder, describe the person who lives in the room and the decisions required in selecting the color scheme, floor, wall and window treatments; describe the furniture and how the furniture was arranged to accommodate traffic flow; describe the floor, wall, and window treatments selected, etc.; and describe what you like most about the room.

913 Presentation Board-Great Room: This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1) a presentation board as described below and 2) a folder of the documentation described below. Using the Mississippi website, (http://msucares.com/4h_Youth/interior_design/index.html) create a presentation board (color scheme and room template for a great room. Mount swatches of fabric or download color copies or substitute magazine or scrapbook paper to represent these items on mat or foam core board. The white board should be 11 X 18 inches and the black board should be 13 X 20 inches. In the folder, describe the person who lives in the room and the decisions required in selecting the color scheme, floor, wall and window treatments; describe the furniture and how the furniture was arranged to accommodate traffic flow; describe the floor, wall, and window treatments selected, etc.; and describe what you like most about the room.

(Division 6033)

· Requires Home Economics Record book.

· State Fair requires a Needlework Project Card secured with safety pin to inside of item.

· Needlework categories are broken into the following levels:

1. Young Junior-ages 9-11

2. Beginner-all ages/refers to skill level

3. Intermediate-all ages/refers to skill level

4. Advanced-any age/refers to skill level

CROCHET

· Exhibit only 1 crochet item per 4-Her

813 Young Junior: Here We Go, row By Row! (Ages 9-11)

Exhibit one item using single or double crochet stitches with 4-ply worsted weight yarn. Options include: scarf, purse, belt, or hat.

814 Beginner: Here We Go, Around and Around

Exhibit one item, pair of items, or set using single and/or double crochet stitches. May use yarn other than 4-ply worsted weight. May include increase/decrease stitches. Options include: purse, scarf, vest, shawl, small afghan, lap wrap.

815 Intermediate: Here We Go, Patterns Galore!

Exhibit one item, pair of items or set using intermediate skills and one or more pattern stitches. Can include one or more colors in alternating rows (stripes). May include increased/decrease stitches. Suggested items include: sweater, vest, shawl, mittens, hat, baby blanket, set of 5 different ornaments made with bedspread-weight thread.

816 Advanced: From There to Here, Anything Goes!

Exhibit one item or pair of items that includes advanced skills listed in the member’s project guide. Advance skills listed in the project guide are: afghan stitch, beadwork, camel crochet, filet crochet, Irish crochet, Kro-knit/Hook, Kro-tat, Hairpin Lace, or broomstick lace. Combining pattern stitches with crocheted buttons and/or buttonholes, creating plaids, geometric designs or checks, making novelty crochet articles or creating your own design. Original designs must include a copy of directions, notes and diagrams used to create the items(s). Suggested items include: Sweater, jacket, coat, multi-colored hat, purse, collar (made with bedspread-weight cotton thread)

EMBROIDERY

· Exhibit only 1 embroidery item per 4-Her

· All projects are to be a completed item (examples: framed piece, pillow, wall hanging, pot holder, eyeglass holder, etc.) or can be created on a purchased item. (Example: pillowcase, clothing, tote bag, purse, bib, dishtowel, etc.) Items may be made from purchased kits that meet the individual project guidelines.

817 Young Junior: Beginning Embroidery

Exhibit one of the following:

· Item of red work (red floss on white or unbleached plain woven fabric). Must include stem stitch and have minimum embroidered area of 4”X4”.

· Item of cross stitch-1/4 inch checked gingham and have a minimum embroidered area of 4”X4”.

· Item of cross stitch with stamped design on plain woven fabric and have a minimum embroidered area of 4”X4”.

· Item with a cross stitch border design on plain woven white fabric that has a minimum embroidered area of 2”X8”.

818 Beginner: Embroidery 101

Exhibit one of the following:

· Item of red work (red floss on white or unbleached plain woven fabric). Must include stem stitch and have a minimum embroidered area of 5”X7”.

· Item of cross stitch on ¼” gingham and have a minimum embroidered area of 5”X7”.

· Item of counted cross stitch on 11 or 14 count Aida cloth and have a minimum embroidered area of 3 X 3 inches.

· Item of cross stitch with stamped design on white plain woven fabric and have a minimum embroidered area of 5”X7”.

· Item with a cross stitch border design on plain woven white fabric that has a minimum embroidered area of 2”X16”.

· Item of Candlewicking on plain woven fabric. Must include colonial knots and have a minimum embroidered area of 7”X7”.

· Item of free embroidery on plain woven fabric or felt. Must include 5 of the following different stitches (stem/outline, lazy daisy, running, straight, French knot, satin, blanket, chain, back stitch). Must use 3 or more colors of floss and have a minimum embroidered area of 5”X7”.

· Item of snowflake embroidery (Chicken Scratch) on ¼” or smaller checked gingham. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 5”X7”.

819 Intermediate: More Embroidery 201

Exhibit one of the following:

· Item of free embroidery on plain woven fabric. Must include minimum of 6 different embroidery stitches with 3 or more colors of embroidery floss. Must have minimum embroidered area of 7”X9”.

· Item of counted cross stitch on 14 count Aida cloth or other fabric using waste canvas. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 5 X 7 inches.

· Item of huck embroidery on huck toweling creating a minimum 2” wide border design.

· Item of crewel embroidery on linen or cotton twill fabric using crewel or Persian yarn. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 6 X 8 inches.

820 Advanced: Creative Embroidery 301

Exhibit one of the following:

· Item of counted cross stitch on smaller than 14 count even weave or Aida cloth. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 5”X7”.

· Item created or embellished with silk ribbon embroidery using 5 or more embroidery stitches with silk ribbon. Design may also include embroidery floss.

· Item constructed of irregularly shaped fabric pieces embellished with a combination of ribbon work, specialty thread, embroidery stitches, and/or beadwork creating a finished crazy quilt design.

· Item of English Smocking, minimum smocked area 4 1/2”X6 1/2”. Design must include at least 5 different smocking stitches.

KNITTING

· Exhibit only 1 knitting item per 4-Her

821 Young Junior: Learn to Knit (Ages 9-11)

Exhibit one item or pair of items using 4-ply worsted weight yarn. Solid color or variegated yarn is acceptable. Items are limited to those that include garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and/or ribbing stitch. Options include: slippers, mittens, hat, pillow, purse or scarf.

822 Beginner: Knit One, and Purl Too!

Exhibit one item or pair of items. May use yarn other than 4-ply worsted weight yarn. Two colors and one pattern stitch may be used in addition to garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and/or ribbing stitch. Options include: hat, mittens, pillow, purse, scarf, slippers, small afghan/shawl.

823 Intermediate: Keep on Knitting!

This project focuses on shape. Exhibit one item or a pair of items using pick up stitches, multiple color changes (stripes or duplicate stitch), and/or circular knitting. Item must include increase or decrease. May use yarns other than 4-ply worsted weight yarn. Suggested items include: gloves, hat, mittens, socks, sweater, vest.

824 Advanced: Knitter’s Choice

This project focuses on texture and design. Exhibit one item or a pair of items using charted designs or design your own. Charted designs may include color changes such as Fairisle knitting or multiple pattern stitches such as Aran Isle knitting or lace knitting. Knitting with beads is also acceptable. Original designs must include a copy of directions, notes, and any diagrams used to create the item. Suggested items include: afghan (minimum size 45”X60”), holiday stocking (minimum 18” in length), purse, socks, sweater.

LACEWORK-TATTING

· Exhibit only 1 lacework-tatting item per 4-Her

Young Junior: (Ages 9-11) Not available

825 Young Junior: Learn to Needle Tat

Exhibit one of the following items using Size 3 tatting needle and No. 3 cotton crochet thread: hand towel with edging, pillowcase with edging, or handkerchief with edging (motif made with stitches which are repeated),Item should include rings with picots and double stitches only.

826 Beginner: Just a Needle Tatter

Exhibit one of the following items using Size 5 tatting needle, and No. 10 cotton thread or cotton crochet thread: hand towel with edging, pillowcase with edging, or handkerchief with edging (motif made with stitches which are repeated). Item should include rings with picots and double stitches only.

827 Intermediate: Just a Ball and Needle

Exhibit one of the following items using size 5 needle and 2 appropriate sized threads: Bookmark, jewelry, embellishment on clothing or other item. Item must include chains and rings with picots and double stitches, may use one or two colors of thread.

828 Advanced: Tatting and a Little More

Exhibit one of the following items:

· Item of shuttle tatting using size 20 or 30 tatting thread. Options: Bookmark, jewelry, embellishment on clothing or other item. Item must include chains and rings with picots and double stitches, may use one or two colors of thread.

· Item of needle tatting using size 7 needle and appropriate sized tatting thread. Options: Bookmark, jewelry, embellishment on clothing or other item. Item must include chains and rings with picots and double stitches may use one or two colors of thread.

· Item using either shuttle or needle tatting with the use of two threads and beads. Options: jewelry, advanced motif as embellishment on clothing or other items.

NEEDLEPOINT

· Exhibit only 1 needlepoint item per 4-Her

There isn’t a separate level for Young Junior. 9-11 year olds may exhibit their work in the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.

829 Beginner: Get to the Point

Exhibit one of the following: item with minimum finished size of 5” square, pincushion using tent stitches and two or more colors, or purchased kit meeting project guidelines.

8230 Intermediate: A Stitch at a Time

Exhibit one of the following using three or more colors: personalized (name or initials) belt, 9” square (minimum finished size) sampler using a minimum of four decorative stitches one of which may be a tent stitch-can be framed or finished as a pillow, patterned pin cushion (6” square minimum finished size), or purchased kit meeting project guidelines.

831 Advanced: Patient Stitching Block by Block

Exhibit one of the following items using three or more colors: 12” square (minimum size) item using 4-H design or design of your choice with tent stitch and one ore more decorative stitch(es), sampler using a minimum of 6 stitches (Project may be finished into a pillow, a foot stool, chair seat, framed as a picture or other item of choice.), or purchased kit meeting project guidelines.

QUILTING-Machine

· Exhibit only 1 machine quilting item per 4-Her

832 Young Junior: Patchwork Block

Exhibit one 12 inch by 12 inch four-block “quilt” that includes at least two 6-inch square pieced blocks made with square and/or rectangle pieces (straight of grain edges, no bias or triangle pieces).

Quilting technique: machine tack or hand tie.

Options for finishing edges: 1) sew and turn right side out 2) fold edges to inside and stitch close to edge, 3) stitched and frayed or clipped, or 4) self binding by folding backing over the front-square corners are acceptable.

833 Beginner: Patchwork Runner

Exhibit a 1 X 3 four-block runner “quilt” with a finished size of 12 inches by 36 inches. Each four-block needs to include at least two 6-inch square pieced blocks made with square and/or rectangle pieces (straight of grain edges, no bias or triangle pieces).

Quilting technique: machine tack or hand tie.

Options for finishing edges: 1) sew and turn right side out 2) fold edges to inside and stitch close to edge, 3) stitched and frayed or clipped, or 4) self binding by folding backing over the front-square corners are acceptable.

834 Intermediate: Lap quilt/Quilted Wall Hanging

Exhibit a 4 or 9 block quilt or quilted wall hanging. Each block should measure 12 inches by 12 inches for the 4-block version or 9 inches by 9 inches for the 9-block version. Finished project must include applique and/or triangle pieces with sashing and/or borders. Finished quilt not to exceed 36 inches by 36 inches.

Quilting technique: Hand or machine cross hatching, stitching in the ditch, or echo/outline quilting.

Option for finished edges: Binding with mitered corners, hanging sleeve optional.

835 Advanced: Creative Quilt or Quilted Wall Hanging

Exhibit a creative quilt, minimum finished size 24 inches by 24 inches, maximum size 48 inches by 48 inches. Quilt top should include advanced piecing techniques joined by hand and/or machine that may include dimensional pieces, applique, foundation piecing, English paper piecing, miniature scale, and/or landscape design.

Quilting technique: Hand or machine stippling or patterned/stenciled motifs.

Option for finishing edges: Binding with mitered corners, hanging sleeve optional.

QUILTING-Hand check on this!!!

· Exhibit only 1 hand quilting item per 4-Her

835 Young Junior: Let’s Learn to Hand Quilt (Ages 9-11)

Exhibit one hand quilted 8” square hot pad.

836 Beginner: Hand Quilting-Pillow Talk

Exhibit one hand quilted 14” patchwork pillow.

837 Intermediate: Hand Quilting-Piecing It Together

Exhibit one hand quilted 24”X24” (minimum size) pieced item any shape. Suggested items include: wall-hanging, baby quilt, tree skirt, lap quilt.

838 Advanced: Stitch it Down by Hand

Exhibit one hand quilted and hand appliqué item (any size). Suggested items include: holiday stocking, tree skirt, wall-hanging, quilt.

(Division 6030)

· Requires Arts/Miscellaneous Record Book.

· 4-H’er may enter only one level, but may enter all classes within said level.

· Photography entries must fulfill following requirements:

1. Photos must be work of 4Her and taken since last fair.

2. Photos may be black & white or color unless specifically stated.

3. Photos may be digital unless otherwise stated.

4. All classes (including Horticulture) with one photograph must be mounted on 10″ X 16″ mat board (no poster board or foamcore board). Single photographs are limited to a maximum size of 8” X 12”.

5. All classes (including Horticulture) with multiple photographs must be mounted on 16″ X 20″ mat board (no poster board or foamcore board). Mount pictures securely. Rubber cement or dry mounting tissue is suggested. No photo corners. Pictures may be cropped.

6. absolutely nothing on front of mat board except photos and ID tag. Any other required materials are to be mounted on the back.

7. All entries going to State are required to have sticky-back Velcro (“hook” Velcro only) in each of the four corners on the back of the mat board.

· See State Fair catalog (website) and/or 4-H agent for other exhibit requirements

LEVEL 1

760 Single photograph; subject: a hobby

761 Sequence of three photographs; subject: a hobby

762 Single photograph; subject: still life (arrangement of inanimate objects. Definition of inanimate: nonliving things; something that never was alive, like a rock, buttons, a collection of toys, etc.)

763 Single photograph; subject: animals

764 Collection: Three different points of view of the same subject

765 My Community: Single photograph of an interesting building within your community (Photo size is limited to maximum of 8”X12”)

766 Five photographs of an event. Attach a description of the event to back of board.

LEVEL 2

770 Five photographs showing movement

771 Single photograph; subject: person (photographic portrait of an individual)

772 Single photograph; subject: landscape [definition of a landscape: a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery (a portion of land which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including mountains, rivers, lakes, and whatever the land contains-trees, flowers, grasses, etc.).]

773 Collection: Three to five photographs of the same subject

774 My Community: Single photograph (your choice of subject) within your community

775 My Community: Tell a story about your community with 3-5 photographs

776 My Community: Collage of photographs (unlimited number of photos) on the subject of “My Community”. Size of each individual photograph shall be no smaller than a minimum 3.5”X5” and no larger than a maximum 8”X12”.

777 Digital Collage: multiple images cropped, resized and combined into one digital image 8″x12″ print (recommended 180-360 dpi)

778 Digital Illustration- Single heavily edited 8″x12″ image. Image has been radically digitally edited or enhanced. Modifications may include: cropping, sharpening or blurring, brightness or contrast changes, addition to or the removal of parts of the image, changes in the color scheme of the image, the use of filters or effects. Attach to back of mat board:

1. A page describing editing technique(s)used.

2. A print of the ORIGINAL image.

HORTICULTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

* Requires Arts/Miscellaneous Record Book.

* 4-H’er may enter one project in each class. Photography rules stated above apply here

780 A single black and white-horticultural subject or activity.(Photo size limited to maximum of 8”X12”)

781 A single color-horticultural subject or activity. (Photo size limited to a maximum of 8”X12”)

782 A sequence of 4 photographs. In color or black and white representing a horticulture event or activity that tells a visual story, chronologically, without the use of words.

783 Horticultural collection (B&W or color), consisting of 6 photographs.

BLUE NOT MORE THAN $4.00 – TOTAL $60.00

Coordinator: Joe Adkins