Open Class Home Arts

Superintendents: Lorena Lynch (Colfax), Allison Lynch (Colfax), Christina Couch (Colfax)

Saturday: Demonstrations-10 a.m., Dutch Oven Demos-1 p.m.
Sunday: Wool Gathers-10 a.m. Hands on Crafts

General Rules (these apply to all exhibitors and departments):

1. Open to youth and adults. Entries will be received from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday in the Home Arts Building. Entries shall not be taken out before 5 p.m. Sunday.
2. Exhibitors shall have a registration number. Each entry shall have a properly filled in entry tag. Registration and tags can be obtained prior to fair at the Fair Office in Colfax or at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday of the fair.
3. Articles shall be the handwork of the exhibitor and shall not have been entered at this Fair in a previous year.
4. Only one entry may be made in each number or letter as listed in class or subclass unless otherwise stated in Division or Section information. A set or pair will be judged as one.
5. CLASSIFIED GROUPS:
   Y - Youth (K-12) (list age on exhibitor tag)
   A - Adult
   P - Professional Adult
   The term Professional in certain Departments shall apply to: Professional - those who give lessons or engage in the business for profit.
6. Youth will use the yellow color entry tag. BE CERTAIN TO STATE AGE - judges need to know to give due credit and some Departments give awards according to age.
7. Men exhibitors will print the letter M at top of entry tag on all entries; women will print the letter W. In the special designated Departments these entries will be judged separately for contests and awards.
8. Handicapped persons will print the letter HP in upper right corner of entry tag.
9. The superintendents, depending on space available, can change a rule in some Departments regarding size limit on an entry with prior approval.
10. All food preservation entries shall follow WSU/USDA recommendations for food preservation processing times and methods, including elevations. All entries shall use standard canning jars (two-piece lids). See Department 404 for specific food preservation bulletin numbers. Food preservation entries, which do not follow the WSU/USDA recommendations, will be disqualified and not accepted for entry.
11. Judging will be done Wednesday morning according to the Danish system (all worthy entries will receive ribbons). Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.
12. Top blue ribbon winners in each Department, adult and/or youth, (depending on number of entries) will compete for Best of Class ribbons. Best of Class winners may compete for First Place rosettes, and top rosette winners may compete for Best of Show Rosettes. Adult and Youth entries are judged separately. A top Adult and top Youth entry shall be awarded from all Departments. Some Departments may have special awards or contests. These will be listed in "Special Contests" section of this book.
13. Preschool children (under kindergarten age) may enter Crafts, Creative Hobbies, Fine Arts, and/or Division 14 of the Baking Division.
14. Demonstrations may be given periodically in different Departments throughout the fair. Time schedules for such events will be posted in the building.
15. Entries are placed on exhibit at owner"s risk; however, there will be supervision by committee members at all times during the hours the building is open to the public. Utmost care is taken to protect all entries.
16. If exhibitor does not find a division in a Department to fit exhibit, The Superintendent may place the exhibit at their discretion for judging.

Department 401: Sewing

Superintendent: Karen Hinnenkamp
Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or media differ.

Enter items in Division 1-5 using the following classes:

1. Apron
2. Blouse
3. Camisole
4. Coat
5. Dress
6. Hat
7. Infant garment
8. Jumpsuit
9. Jumper
10. Jacket
11. Maternity wear
12. Made over garment
13. Nightgown
14. Pajamas
15. Pants or slacks
16. Poncho
17. Pullover
18. Robe
19. Shirt
20. Shorts
21. Skirt
22. Slip
23. Sweatshirt
24. Scarf
25. Swimwear
26. Suit, 2 pc. Sport
27. Suit, 2 pc. Dress
28. Tie
29. Vest
30. Other

1. Cotton
2. Blend
3. Knit
4. Wool
5. Synthetic
6. Silk
7. Suede

Division 1: Simplified Sewing

Points: Blue-20, Red-18, White-15
Garments using basic sewing techniques (not covered in Sections 2 and 3) such as two seam skirt with elastic waistband, sweatshirts with raglan sleeves and purchased cuff and collar, elastic waist shorts, etc.

Division 2: Moderate Sewing

Points: Blue-30, Red-20, White-15
Garments more detailed than those in Division 1 but with at least two advanced techniques (of those in Division 3), such as pieced, zipper, set in sleeve, matched plaids, stripes, etc.

Division 3: Advanced Sewing

Points: Blue-60, Red-40, White-25
Garments with at least three advanced techniques such as set-on pockets, machine buttonholes, zipper, handmade collar, set-in sleeves, partial lining, etc.

Division 4: Fancy Sewing

Points: Blue-80, Red-60, White-40
Garments with at least five of the following tailored techniques: interfaced or padded collar or lapel, underlining or lining, set-in sleeves, set-in pockets, cuffs, handmade buttonholes, bound buttonholes, an unusual or complicated technique or trim.

Division 5: Tailored

Points: Blue-80, Red-60, White-40
Garments with at least 5 of the following tailored techniques: interfaced or padded collar or lapel, underlining, set-in sleeves, set-in pockets, cuffs, handmade buttonholes, bound buttonholes, an unusual or complicated technique or trim.

Division 6: Household Items and Home Decor

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-12
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.
Class:

1. Blanket
2. Chair or couch set
3. Casserole carriers
4. Curtains - caf"
5. Duvets
6. Hand towels
7. Oven mitt
8. Pillows
9. Pillowcases
10. Placemats
11. Pot holders
12. Table runners
13. Valance
14. Other

Division 8: "Home for the Holidays"

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-12
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.
Entries in this division are any home decoration made specifically for holiday decorating. Judged on sewing technique, construction and workmanship.
Class:

1. Valentine's Day
2. St. Patrick's Day
3. Easter
4. Fourth of July
5. Halloween
6. Thanksgiving
7. Christmas
8. Other

Division 9: Sewing Machine Art, Free Motion

Points: Blue-80, Red-60, White-40
MEOW Award (Machine Embroiders of Oregon & Washington)
The entries in this division are limited to work done free motion on a sewing machine designed for normal sewing. Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or technique differ.
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

1. Thread painting (3 separate lots)
   1. Straight Stitch
   2. Side Stitch
   3. Combination of Straight and Side stitch
2. Cut work
3. Bobbin work
4. Lace making
5. Portrait technique
6. Beading
7. Manipulated fabric design (wrinkling, pleating, smocking, etc.)
8. Silk ribbon by machine
9. Recycled object used in machine embroidery
10. Free Motion Quilting " clothing items only
11. Applique
12. Decorative stitches used in artful way
13. Other technique or combination of above

Division 10: Sewing Machine Art, Non-free Motion or Programmed Stitches

Points: Blue-60, Red-40, White-25
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.
Entries in this division are limited to work done NON-FREE MOTION with either a sewing machine designed for normal sewing or on special embellishment machines. (Programmed stitches, cams, computer cassettes)
Class:

1. Pre-programmed
   1. Using deco card
   2. Using artista card
2. Original digitized design
3. Other

Department 402: Woven and Spun

Committee: Palouse Hills Weavers Guild, Pullman
Chairperson: Cynthia Hosick, Pullman

Demonstrations and Wool Gatherers, see superintendent for times.

Special Contests: Judges choice of best non-guild entry will be selected for the $15.00 cash award presented by the Palouse Hills Weaver Guild.

Please indicate guild (G) or non-guild (NG) in upper right corner of entry tag. No limit on number of pieces entered in the same class as long as items differ.
All entries shall be woven on a loom unless otherwise noted. Acceptable looms: floor or table models; frame or tapestry models; back strap; inkle loom; weaving cards. Items may be used but shall be clean and in good condition.
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

Division 1: Simple Difficulty

1-A-Adult (Points: 40-20-15), 1-Y-Youth (Points: 20-15-10)

Division 2: Moderate Difficulty

1-A-Adult (Points: 60-40-20), 1-Y-Youth (Points: 30-25-20)

Division 3: Advanced Difficulty

1-A-Adult (Points: 80-60-40), 1-Y-Youth (Points: 40-30-25)

The following classes apply to all 3 divisions:

1. Woven
   1. apparel
   2. accessories
   3. household articles
   4. other
2. Spinning & Dyeing
   1. handspun yarn, undyed
   2. handspun yarn, handdyed
   3. knitted, crocheted or woven, using handspun yarn, undyed yarn
   4. knitted, crocheted or woven, handspun yarn, dyed
   5. batik or other surface dyeing
   6. other
3. DECORATIVE ART
   1. Wall hanging, woven,felted or tapestry bead woven or handmade paper
   2. Basket or fiber sculpture:woven, felted,beadwoven or other fiber media
   3. Beadwoven decorative item or art to wear
   4. other

Department 403: Baking and Candy

Christina Couch, Chairperson

Demonstration: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (see superintendent for exact times)

Special Contests
Best Apple Pie: Division 10
Decorated Cake and/or Gingerbread /Cake Decorating: Division 11
Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Contest: Division 16-17
Incredible Wheat Edibles: Division 13

Points for Divisions 1-10:
Blue-20, Red-15, White-10

Division 1: Yeast Bread

1. White bread, half loaf
2. Wheat bread, half loaf
3. Cracked wheat bread, half loaf
4. Rye bread, half loaf
5. English Muffin bread, half loaf
6. Dinner rolls, white, 4
7. Rolls, whole wheat, 4
8. English muffins, 4
9. Cracked wheat rolls, 4

Division 2: Sweet Yeast Dough

1. Doughnuts, 4
2. Maple bars, 4
3. Butter Horns, 4
4. Any other sweet rolls, 4. No limit on number of entries if different variety and different dough for each type.
5. Fancy Sweet Breads (e.g. coffee cakes, etc.), 8x8 round or squre pan or complete product - only one kind.

Division 3: Quick Bread

1. Biscuits, white flour, 4
2. Biscuits, whole wheat, 4
3. Muffins, white flour, 4
4. Muffins, whole wheat, 4
5. Nut bread, half loaf
6. Fruit bread, half loaf
7. Vegetable bread, half loaf
8. Doughnuts, 4
9. Coffee cake, half loaf
10. Popovers, 4
11. Corn bread, 4

Division 4: Shortened Cake

An entry shall consist of 1/4 of a round layer cake or 1/8 of a sheet cake.

1. Applesauce, unfrosted
2. Chocolate, frosted
3. White, frosted
4. Yellow, frosted
5. Spice, frosted
6. Cupcakes, frosted
7. Carrot
8. Bundt
9. Banana
10. Pound
11. Jelly roll

Division 5: Sponge Cake

1. Angel food, unfrosted, 1/4
2. Chiffon, unfrosted, 1/4
3. Sponge, unfrosted, 1/4

Division 6: Cookies

1. Bar, other than brownies, 4
2. Brownies, 4
3. Drop, Chocolate chip, 4
4. Drop, other, 4
5. Molded, 4
6. No-bake, bar, 4
7. No-bake, drop, 4
8. Refrigerator, 4
9. Rolled, 4

Division 7: Pies

1. Apple, 1 piece
2. Apricot, 1 piece
3. Berry, 1 piece
4. Cherry, 1 piece
5. Peach, 1 piece
6. Pecan or other nut, 1 piece

Division 8: Candy

Six pieces on paper plate covered with plastic zip lock bag.

1. Caramels
2. Divinity
3. Fondant
4. Fudge
5. Fruit candy
6. Mints
7. Peanut brittle
8. Taffy
9. Uncooked
10. Molded

Division 9: Diabetic Delight

Any diabetic item made with a sugar substitute. Use class to distinguish varieties. (e.g. Class 1, yeast bread, subclass 1, white bread). Entry consists of half loaf or quantities of 4.

1. Yeast breads
2. Sweet bread
3. Quick bread
4. Shortened bread
5. Sponge cake
6. Cookies
7. Pies
8. Candies

Division 10: Best Apple Pie

Entry shall be a whole double crust pie baked in either 8" or 9" TINFOIL PAN. Cover pie with foil and secure. Competition open to: Adult Men, Adult Women, and Youth.

Fair Dollars:
1st-$10.00, 2nd-$8.00, 3rd-$6.00 (Dept. 404, Div 10)

Division 11: Decorated Cake and/or Gingerbread House

Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20

1. Decorated cakes or house adult and youth, male and female (separate contests). Besides using regular cake to decorate, Styrofoam or board forms are acceptable.
2. Because of limited space, the overall size of the cake including cake board may be no more than 18 inches in height or width. Any design acceptable. Cakes will be judged on:
   1. Quality of work: 50%
   2. Originality: 30%
   3. Eye Appeal: 20%

Division 12: Grandma's (or Mother's) Lil' Darling Cookies

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
For all youth (male and female) 8 years old and under. Entries shall be favorite sugar cookie. Size limit: 6". Please put two cookies on appropriate paper plate. Second cookie is a small undecorated one for judges to sample. Enclose in plastic zip lock bag.

Rye Bread King
Adult - Men. Special ribbon to the top three winners chosen from Div 1, Class 4.

Wilton Awards
Wilton Enterprises offers prizes in the cake decoration as follows:
"Best of Class" Winners may choose ONE of the following awards: They may choose one of three videos:

• Cup Cake Fun Book
• Tiered Cake Book
• Cake Decorating Basics DVD

Best Sweet Yeast Exhibit
Washington Association of Wheat Growers offers the following awards to the best over-all entries in Division 2, Classes 1-5:
Adult and Youth (2 separate contests): 1st-Cookbook & Rosette, 2nd-Cookbook

Division 13: Incredible Wheat Edibles

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
(Whitman County Association of Wheat Growers)
Open to all adults and youth, (separate contest). Whitman County Association of Wheat Growers will sponsor this contest to promote the usage of wheat. Any bakes goods (cake, candy, cookies or pie, etc.), which contain at least 60% wheat, may be entered in this contest. Wheat bread and dinner rolls are excluded. Please include recipe. From high blues, the best entries will receive in each class: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6
Dept. 403, Div 13
Class 1: Youth, Class 2: Adult

Division 14: Wheat Baking King & Queen

Whitman County Association of Wheat Growers
The best loaves of bread from Div 1, Classes 1, and 2, will be selected to win the title and awards: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6
Wheat Baking Queen (Dept. 403, Div 14, Class 1-Adult Female)
Wheat Baking King (Dept. 403, Div 14, Class 2-Adult Male)

Division 15: Jr. Wheat Baking King & Queen

Whitman County Association of Wheat Growers
The best loaves of bread from Div 1, Classes 1, 2, and 3 will be selected to win the title and awards: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6
Jr. Wheat Baking Queen (Dept. 403, Div 15, Class 1-Youth Female)
Jr. Wheat Baking King (Dept. 403, Div 15, Class 2-Youth Male)

Division 16: "Melt in Your Mouth" Chocolate Contest - Adult

Sponsored by Whitman County Gazette
Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
First place winner (Adult) will also receive a Chocolate Lovers Gift Basket.

1. Open to any adult individual
2. Entry must be a dessert,i.e cake cookies,brownies or fudge made from scratch"no mixes
3. Each entries dominant ingredient must contain some form of chocolate;powder chips or syrup
4. Entire dessert must be submitted on acardboard/disposable container for judging
5. Recipe listing ingredients, preparation instructions, and recipe author, must be submitted with entry"printed on one side of page please. Include name address and phone number on back side of page
6. First place winners will be featured I the Whitman County Gazette under "My Favorite Recipes"
7. Judging will be based on the following criteria:
   1. Flavor: 30
   2. Overall appearance: 25
   3. Moistness and crumb texture: 20
   4. Consistancy (size and shape): 15
   5. Creativivty(appearance, ingredients, etc.): 10
   6. Total: 100 points

Division 17: "Melt in Your Mouth" Chocolate Contest - Youth (K-12)

Sponsored by Whitman County Gazette
Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
First place winner (Youth) will also receive a Chocolate Lovers Gift Basket.
Same rules as Adult contest.

Division 18: Dutch Oven Contest

Contact Chris Hiles cdhiles@wsu.edu or Jacob Blauer jacobmblauer@gmail.com for information and contest rules.
Register by August 31st; judging is September 11th at 7:00 a.m.
Prizes:

• Youth Division: $100, $75, $50
• 1 Pot Division: $100, $75, $50
• 3 Pot Division: $150, $125, $100
• Best Beef Dish: $50
• Best Bread Dish: $50
• Best Potato Dish: $50

Department 404: Food Preservation

Chairperson: Debbie Messersmith

All entries shall have been preserved by the exhibitor since last year's fair.
Food Preserver of the Year Award: Presented to the exhibitor accumulating the most points in Department 404 (Excluding Division 9)
$20.00 Gift Certificate Presented by Cougar Foodmart of Colfax

Elevation Chart (Approximate)
Rosalia: 2,232
Tekoa: 2,494
St. John: 2,000
Palouse: 2,426
Pullman: 2,351
Oakesdale: 2,461
Endicott: 1,520
Garfield: 2,467
Colfax: 1,962
LaCrosse: 1,475

To honor the individuals who excel in the art of home food preservation, Alltrista Corporation offers special adult awards. The two test adult exhibits canned in Ball jars and sealed with Ball Two Piece Vacuum Caps or canned in Kerr Jars and sealed with Kerr Two Piece Vacuum Camps shall be selected from each division indicated below to receive the following:

FRUITS
1st Place: 2 Home Canning Product Coupons ($5 value each) - 1 canning Guide
2nd Place: 1 Home Canning Product Coupons ($5 value) - 1 canning Guide

VEGETABLES/MEATS
1st Place: 2 Home Canning Product Coupons ($5 value each) - 1 canning Guide
2nd Place: 1 Home Canning Product Coupons ($5 value) - 1 canning Guide

PICKLED FOODS
1st Place: 2 Home Canning Product Coupons ($5 value each) - 1 canning Guide
2nd Place: 1 Home Canning Product Coupons ($5 value) - 1 canning Guide

SOFT SPREADS
1st Place: 2 Home Canning Product Coupons ($5 value each) - 1 canning Guide
2nd Place: 1 Home Canning Product Coupons ($5 value) - 1 Canning Guide

Best of Category: Pickled Foods Award
To promote the art of pickling foods and safe home food preservation, Ball, Kerr and Heinz Vinegar offer this special adult award category.
The "Best of Show" pickled fruit or pickled vegetable prepared using Heinz Distilled White or Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar and canned in Ball Home Canning Jar and sealed with a Ball Two Piece Vacuum Cap or canned in a Kerr Home Canning Jar and sealed with a Kerr Two Piece Vacuum Cap, shall be awarded the following:

• One complete Ball Home Canning Utensil Set (Jar Lifter, Canning Funnel, Lid Wand and Bubble Freer)
• One set of Ball recipe brochures
• A copy of Heinz Successful Pickling Guide Coupons valued at $5.00 off Heinz Vinegar

Best of Category: Soft Spread Award
To promote the art of preparing soft spreads and safe home food preservation, Ball and Kerr Home Canning products and Ball Bruit Jell Pectin"s offer this special ADULT award category.
The "Best of Show" soft spread prepared using Ball Fruit Pectin and canned in Ball Home Canning Jar and sealed with a Ball Two Piece Vacuum Cap or canned in a Kerr Home Canning Jar and sealed with a Kerr Two Piece Vacuum Cap, shall be awarded the following:

• One custom recipe card and label set
• One box each Ball 100% Natural Fruit Jell Pectin, Ball Fruit Jell Liquid Pectin and Ball 100% Natural Fruit Jell No Sugar Needed pectin
• One dozen decorative lids
• One $5.00 Ball brand or Kerr brand Home Canning Products Coupon
• One set of Ball recipe brochures

All canning exhibits shall be labeled with labels obtained from the Fair Office. Labels should be placed on the top of the canning lid or back of jar and include:

1. Kind of food
2. Type of pack (cold or hot)
3. Processing method used (i.e., pressure canned or water bath)
4. Time processed (adjustments for high altitudes)
5. Date processed (since last fair)
6. The exhibitor's number. Indicate on labels for canned tomatoes if citric acid or lemon juice has been added (e.g. "1Tbsp. Lemon juice per quart").

Division 1: Fruits

1. Apples (strained or in pieces)
2. Apricots
3. Blackberries
4. Boysenberries
5. Cherries, light sweet
6. Cherries, sour, pitted
7. Cherries, maraschino
8. Fruit salad
9. Fruit juice
10. Fruit syrup
11. Gooseberries
12. Huckleberries
13. Loganberries
14. Nectarines
15. Peaches
16. Pears
17. Plums
18. Raspberries
19. Rhubarb
20. Strawberries
21. Other

Division 2: Vegetables

1. Asparagus (cut)
2. Beets, baby, whole
3. Beets, diced
4. Beans, snap (cut)
5. Beans, lima
6. Beans, waxed
7. Broccoli
8. Carrots
9. Cauliflower
10. Corn, whole kernel
11. Corn, cream
12. Greens, any variety
13. Peas
14. Peas and carrots
15. Squash or pumpkin
16. Sauerkraut
17. Soup
18. Swiss steak sauce
19. Tomatoes- lemon juice
20. Tomato juice
21. Vegetable juice
22. Vegetables, mixed " if tomatoes, add recipe
23. Other

Division 3: Meats

1. Beef
2. Chicken
3. Lamb
4. Mincemeat
5. Pork
6. Sausage
7. Seafood
8. Wild game
9. Other

Division 4: Preserves

Consistency shall be whole small fruits, or uniform pieces of large fruits, clear and tender, retaining shape and surrounded by thick syrup or jelled juice.

1. Apricot
2. Cherry, sweet
3. Cherry, sour
4. Ground cherry
5. Peach
6. Pear
7. Plum or prune conserve
8. Rhubarb combination
9. Strawberry
10. Tomato
11. Watermelon
12. Other

Division 5: Jams

Jams are made of crushed fruit.

1. Apple Butter
2. Apricot
3. Apricot and pineapple
4. Blackberry
5. Black raspberry (Blackcap)
6. Boysenberry
7. Blueberry
8. Cherry
9. Ground cherry
10. Loganberry
11. Marmalade may have more than one (use subclass a, b, c,)
12. Peach
13. Pear
14. Plum or prune
15. Raspberry
16. Strawberry
17. Strawberry-rhubarb
18. Mixture
19. Huckleberry
20. Gooseberry
21. Other

Division 6: Jelly

Color must be characteristic of fruits used and translucent.

1. Apple
2. Blackberry
3. Boysenberry
4. Black cap
5. Blueberry
6. Crabapple
7. Cherry
8. Currant
9. Elderberry
10. Gooseberry
11. Grape
12. Huckleberry
13. Loganberry
14. Mint
15. Mixed
16. Nectar berry
17. Plum
18. Peach
19. Quince
20. Raspberry
21. Strawberry
22. Wild fruit
23. Other

Division 7: Pickles

1. Beet
2. Bread and butter
3. Crabapple
4. Catsup
5. Dill
6. Fig
7. Peach
8. Pear
9. Relish, 3 varieties (use subclass a, b, c, etc.)
10. Sweet, small whole
11. Sweet, chunk or diced
12. Vegetable, 3 varieties (use subclass a, b, c, etc.)
13. Watermelon
14. Zucchini
15. Whole beans (fancy pack)
16. Asparagus spears (fancy pack)
17. Chutneys
18. Other

Division 8: Salsa

Points: Blue-20, Red-18, White-15
(Include recipe with entry)

1. Red Tomato
2. Green Tomato
3. Chunky

Division 9: Dried Foods

Points: Blue-10, Red-8, White-5

Standards for judging: Uniform size and shape, free from visible mold growth and moisture. Color appropriate for product, not too dark.

Fruits: leathery and pliable.

Vegetables: brittle, hard, leather, or pliable, as applies to each vegetable. Lack of stickiness.

Shall be entered in pint (or less) glass jars. These should be durable, moisture and air proof. Label information shall include kind of food, method of drying, drying time and pre-treatment used. Limit 6 per exhibitor (different foods) in each class. (Use subclass a, b, c, d, etc.) Amount required per jar is 5.

1. Fruit, slices or pieces
2. Meat, same as above
3. Vegetable, same as above
4. Leathers, cut and wrapped in 1" pieces

Division 10: Canned/Bottled Beverages

Points: Blue-20, Red-18, White-15

1. Beer
2. Wine
3. Root Beer
4. Liquor
5. Other

Department 405: Fine Arts

Chairperson: David Enos

A fine art is an original picture from subject to finished product. i.e. painting, drawing, etc.
For the judges' consideration, please indicate on entry tag if the entry is an original, a class project, or a combination.

Please state actual age on entry tag, along with Y (youth), A (adult), or PA (professional adult).
All entries shall be framed, mounted or matted, using paper type products, wood or professional frames. (no glass in frame) Choice of frame style is exhibitor's choice. All entries shall be "ready to hang" with adhesive wall hangers appropriate to size and weight of frame, or wire hanger. Entries without proper hangers may be rejected. NO "FILL-IN" entries accepted, such as paint by number, color book pictures, etc. (These may be entered in Department 412, Crafts.)
Multiple entries accepted as long as subject matter and/or media differ

Division 1

Points: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

1. Still life
2. Portrait or figures
3. Flowers
4. Landscapes
5. Seascapes
6. Animals
7. Contemporary or abstract
8. Buildings
9. Vehicles
10. Collective groupings
11. Grouping up to 4 pieces
12. Birds
13. Other

Department 406: Creative Hobbies

Chairperson: Shannon Ashworth

A creative hobby is an entry made from start to finish, i.e birdhouse, metalwork etc., or a process completed from start to finish like refinishing furniture.

Points for Sections 1-7: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10

*Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

Division 1: Models

1. Animal
2. Boat
3. Building
4. Car
5. Cart
6. Combine
7. Cycle
8. Dragster
9. Elevator
10. Flying objects
11. Jeep
12. People
13. Stage coach
14. Tank
15. Tractor
16. Train
17. Wagon
18. Wheelbarrow
19. Other

Division 2: Collective Hobby

More than one different item arranged or displayed on board, in case or in a group display. Must relate to the Department.

1. Diorama (items related to models, not to exceed 15" square)
2. Lapidary
3. Taxidermy
4. Other

Division 3: Advanced Leather Work

Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or technique differ.

Division 4: Skilled Woodworking

Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or technique differ.

Division 5: Refinished Furniture

Due to lack of space, the following limitations will be observed:

1. One entry per exhibitor and within reasonable size
2. Wood finishing only (not to include upholstery)
3. Major part of entry shall have been refinished (example: more than arms or legs of a chair)

Division 6: Metalwork and Sculpturing

Due to a lack of space, exhibitors will be limited to one entry of reasonable size for proper displaying. Superintendents' discretion will be used for exceptions.

Division 7: Recycled Art

Points: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10

Recycled Art Competition
Sponsored by Whitman County Solid Waste & Recycling Division
Colfax, WA (509) 397-5213
Special prizes awarded on last day of Fair.

1. Trashformation Artist
   1. 3-6 years
   2. 7-12 years
   3. 13 years-Adult
Looking for the "Trashformation Artist" The Recycled Art Contest is open to 3 year olds and up that want to express the creative abilities. Entries must use recycled content. Materials may include metals, paper clothing, rubber, glass and plastic. Use of non-recyclable fasteners such as glue, or tape will be permitted. A set of no more than two items may be entered to be judged as one. All entries shall meet the following guidelines:
1. Shall be made from 100% recycled materials
2. No organic wastes please!
3. All entries will be judged on creativity and artistic expression.
4. Multiple entries accepted if subject matter and or media differ.
2. Dumpster Diving for Yard Art/Recycled Yard Art Contest
   1. 3-6 years of age
   2. 7-12 years of age
   3. 13-Adult

Division 8: Ceramics

Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or technique differ.

Points: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10

Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

1. Glaze
2. Over glaze
3. Under glaze
4. Graffito
5. Stains
6. Novelty
7. Creative design
8. Plaster of Paris (painted or antiqued)
9. Porcelain
10. Softie
11. Collective display (to be judged as one)
12. Other

Division 9: Pottery

Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or technique differ.

Points: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

1. Hand formed
2. Wheel Thrown (may have three entries. Use subclasses a, b, c)
3. Novelty piece

Department 407: Legoland

Chairperson: Allison Lynch

Evan Reed Memorial Award
Cash prize of $10.00 awarded to overall best of show in Division G by the Family of Evan Reed in memory of Evan"s participation in this area of the Palouse Empire Fair.

All Types of Legos, K-Nex and Bionicles Accepted for Entries

Models of snap-together and Lego will be accepted only from age groups: 6 and under and 7-12 years, and 13-through highschool. PLEASE STATE ON ENTRY TAG. Set of no more than TWO DIFFERENT PIECES may be entered to be judged as one (exceptions at superintendents' discretion). The two pieces shall be dependent upon each other, such as tractor and trailer, etc. Legos and snap together shall be put together securely enough to be moved without coming apart.
Limit of 3 entries per exhibitor. Shall be in different classes.

Points: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion, up to 3 entries accepted as long as items differ.

Division 1: Kit

1. Legos
2. K-Nex
3. Bionicles
4. Other

Picture or kit instructions shall be included or entry may not be accepted.

Division 2: Original

1. Legos
2. K-Nex
3. Bionicles
4. Other

Made without pattern or picture. Up to 3 entries accepted as long as items differ.

Department 408: Knitted

Chairperson: Tamara Drader

Articles entered in this Department shall be entirely knitted, by hand or machine. In each class, where it can be applied, an exhibitor can enter one of each. Use the symbols (h-k) for hand-knitted, and (m-k) for machine-knitted.

Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or technique differ.
Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

Division 1

Any knitted item.

Department 409: Crocheted and Lace

Chairperson: Tamara Drader

Articles entered in this Department shall be entirely crocheted with the exception of an article with an edging in which the edging only will be judged.
Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or technique differ.

Points apply to Divisions 1-5: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20

Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

Division 1: Crocheted

Division 2: Lace

Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or technique differ.

Department 410: Quilts

Chairperson: Rita Ackerman

Washington State Quilt Award, Best of Show: $20 cash prize and WSQ Ribbon
Bev Fuchs
One prize in the quilt Adult Open Department. The quilt may be full-size or a wall hanging. All work must be completed by the exhibitor. (quilt cannot be machine quilted by another individual). The award will be given to the best hand quilted or best machine quilted entry, but only ONE will be chosen. Winning quilt entry will be judged on construction, use of color and design and best application of hand quilting or machine quilting design.

Gift Certificate Awards
(To be presented by Superintendent to Best of Class winners)
Youth - Small Towne Quilts - $25 (Sponsor: Lauren Nemitz)
Applique - Quilted Heart - $25 (Sponsor: Tressa Hochstatter)
Hand quilted by maker - Whitman Samplers - $25 (Sponsor: Bev Fuchs)
Machine quilted by someone else - Angelic Creations - $25 (Sponsors: Tami Drader, Jill Pierson)

All quilts must be clean, not torn or frayed and in appropriate condition for display at Superintendents discretion.

"Patchin People of Pullman" Offers the following cash prizes in the Adult Open Class Department:
$25-for the best of class machine applique including raw edge applique
$25-for the best of class machine quilting done by the maker
$25-for the best of class embellishment including beading
(Prizes paid in premium check)

General Rules
All entries shall be entered using the techniques used to put the three layers of the quilt (top of quilt, batting, backing) together - tied machine quilted or hand quilted. Miscellaneous techniques of joining the layers are entered in Div 4. Group quilts are those made by three or more persons and are entered in Div 5. Miniature quilts shall be made close-to-scale of a full size quilt.
Quilts made from a kit shall be so stated on the entry tag.
Entry tag should list all subclass techniques used during construction of the item.
Quilts may or may not be displayed on wood frames, depending on number of entries.

Classified Groups: Y-Youth, A-Adult, BA-Beginner Adult, PA-Professional Adult
Points applicable to divisions 1-6: Blue-30, Red-25, White-20
Judges may award additional points for degree of difficulty at their discretion. Classes for All Divisions:

1. Pieced, hand
2. Pieced, machine
3. Appliqu", hand design
4. Applique, machine
5. Crazy quilt
6. Fabric strips
7. Foundation piecing
8. Trapunto
9. Sashiko
10. Fabric hand dyed by entrant
11. Original design
12. Decorative stitch (thread, pen)
13. Machine binding
14. Other

Division 1: Tied Quilts

1. Small items (doll quilts, pillows, clothing, etc.)
2. Miniature
3. Crib
4. Wall
5. Full size
6. Lap or twin size

Division 2: Machine Quilted (by maker)

1. Small items (doll quilts, pillows, clothing, etc.)
2. Miniature
3. Crib
4. Wall
5. Full size
6. Lap or twin size

Division 3: Machine Quilted (by someone else)

1. Small items (doll quilts, pillows, clothing, etc.)
2. Miniature
3. Crib
4. Wall
5. Full size
6. Lap or twin size

Division 4: Hand Quilted

1. Small items (doll quilts, pillows, clothing, etc.)
2. Miniature
3. Crib
4. Wall
5. Full size
6. Lap or twin size

Division 5: Miscellaneous

Techniques such as cathedral window, crazy quilt, puff, and yo yo's.

1. Small items (doll quilts, pillows, clothing, etc.)
2. Miniature
3. Crib
4. Wall
5. Full size
6. Lap or twin size

Division 6: Group Quilts

1. Small items (doll quilts, pillows, clothing, etc.)
2. Miniature
3. Crib
4. Wall
5. Full size
6. Lap or twin size

Division 7: Antique Quilts

For display only. Not judged.

1. Small items (doll quilts, pillows, clothing, etc.)
2. Miniature
3. Crib
4. Wall
5. Full size
6. Lap or twin size

Division 8: Holiday Quilts

1. Small items (doll quilts, pillows, clothing, etc.)
2. Miniature
3. Crib
4. Wall
5. Full size
6. Lap or twin size

Department 411: Needlework, Latch Hook

Framed article shall have back finished with strong, sturdy hook or wire so it can be hung or displayed as it is intended.
Multiple entries accepted as long as item, technique and/or media differ.
Points applicable to Divisions 1-5: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

Division 1: Needlework

Multiple entries accepted as long as item, technique and/or media differ.

Division 2: Latch Hook

Multiple entries accepted as long as item, technique and/or media differ.

Division 3: Holiday Theme

1. Valentine's Day
2. St. Patrick's Day
3. Easter
4. 4th of July
5. Halloween
6. Thanksgiving
7. Christmas

Two articles of same media may be entered in each class in this division. Apply media singly or in combination to describe entry.

Department 412: Crafts

Chairperson: Kate Knaak

A Craft is an object made from a pre-designed pattern or product. Such as paint by number, coloring book, pictures, etc.
Be sure to state on entry tag whether the design is an original, from a pattern, or kit.
NOTE: Entries made from patterns or kits shall be accompanied by picture provided by manufacturer " to be used in judging.
Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or media differ.

Points applicable to Divisions 1-3: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
Judges may award additional points based on degree of difficulty at their discretion.

Division 1: Any Craft

Division 2: Jewelry

1. Jewelry: May enter six different pieces. Use subclass designations a, b, c, d, e, f.

Department 413: Creative Arts

"Paper Pals" of Pullman/Moscow offers $20, $10 and $5 gift certificates to the top three entries in the scrap or memory book page category.

Creative art is defined as taking an object and adding your own art to it; i.e. a hand painted saw, or shirt. Kits and kit modifications are acceptable but original designs are encouraged. PLEASE INDICATE ON ENTRY TAG.
Entries that are wall hung should use adhesive wall hangers appropriate to size and weight, or a wire hanger to be displayed as intended.
Points applicable to Divisions 1-5: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
Judges may award additional points for degree of difficulty at their discretion.
Multiple entries accepted as long as item and/or media differ.

Division 1

• Arrangements (in holder)
• Corsages
• Closed glass holders
• Hanging designs
• Wall plaques
• Baskets
• Bowls
• Hats
• Bridal bouquets
• Stamping
• Scrap or memory book page
• Kits
• Clothes art (hand painted, etc.)

Division 2: Painting

• China
• Egg
• Glass
• Wood
• Bone
• Crock
• Plaster
• Shade cloth
• Leather
• Plastic
• Straw
• Paper
• Rug
• Clothing
• Ink and color (non-original)

Division 3: Decorative Cards (any media)

1. Greeting card
2. Place card
3. Stationery
4. Original collective
5. Stamping
6. Memory book

Division 4: Creative Writing

All entries shall be in book form or matted for display. Entries will be judged on both writing and presentation.

1. Calligraphy
2. Poetry
3. Other

Division 5: Computer Art

1. Drawn
2. Placed
3. Scanned
4. Imported
5. Re-colored

Division 6: Educational Displays

Dutch Oven Contest