All
entries must have been completed during the year entered.
On
one side of an attached 3"x5"
card, give a detailed description of the craft you are entering.
Give enough information so that the card and item can be reunited if
they become separated. Write
into the description any other information you feel the judges should know.
SEE
EXAMPLE A
On
the other side of the card write your district, your club's
name, your name, address and telephone number.
SEE
EXAMPLE B
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EXAMPLE
A 15.
KNITTING A.
Adult Apparel 4.
Accessories (Description) Scarf,
hat and gloves set, my own design in acrylic yarn in shades of
violet, lavender and cream. Trimmed
in cream angora yarn. |
EXAMPLE
B Your
District Number Name
of Your Club Your
Name Your
Address Your
Phone Number |
1.
HERITAGE CRAFTS
A. Candle Making
B. Decoupage
means
sinking of the print
1. 18th c. method-The
art of cutting out decorative paper designs and applying them to a surface,
then applying many layers of varnish, with sanding in between.
2.
Plates or other objects-Paper
and or/ fabric applied to plates, etc.
C.
Etched Glass
D. Leaded
Glass
1. Small
Articles
2. Large
Articles
E. Metal Punching
F. Paper Tole-Cut
out prints forming a dimensional composition on paper.
G.
Paper Cutting/Scherenschnitte
H. Pottery
I. Tatting
2.
JEWELRY
(Only
one item or matched set of earrings.)
A. Precious
Metals and Stones
B. Costume
Jewelry
1. Seed
Beads
2. Clay
3. Friendly
Plastic
4.
Other
3.
LAMPSHADES
A. Cut and/or pierced
B. Painted
C. Fabric
1. Adhered to Paper
2. Sewn
D. Other
4.
WOODWORKING
A. Small Articles
B.
Large Articles
5.
CERAMICS Enter
only one (1) item.
A.
Under-glazed,
Glazed or Over-glazed
B.
Stained
Item is cleaned, fired and stained A coat of clear spray may be used after.
C.
Special Techniques
1. Porcelain-dishes,
flowers, figurines, etc.
2.
Hand Formed Decoration
3.
Decorative-decals,
painting on purchased
plates,
etc.
6. WEAVING
A.
Baskets-Natural Materials
B.
Baskets-Fabric
C.
Chair Caning
D.
On-Loom
E.
Off-Loom
7.
DECORATIVE PAINTING
A. Early American
1.
Reverse Painting on Glass
Opaque paint applied on back of one piece of glass; outline and accent strokes
painted first, then shadows, highlights, and main areas of color, then
background. This is backed by
crumpled tin foil.
2.
Country Painting-Done on
wood, metal (tin), slate or furniture. Includes
Rosemaling, Pennsylvania Dutch and Tole Painting.
3.
Theorem Painting-Painting
with oils, acrylics or watercolors through stencil onto velvet, velveteen,
silk or velour paper.
4.
Fabric Painting-On place
mats, wall hangings, (not clothing)
B. Faux
Finish/Marbleizing-Done on paper,
wood, plaster, metal or fabric. Simulations
of finishes to reproduce the look of marble, wood or stone.
C. Other Techniques
8.
STENCILING
A. Fabric
(pillow,
mats, etc.)
1.
Pre-cut stencils
2.
Cut own stencil
B. Other materials,
wood, slate, etc.
1.
Pre-cut stencils
2.
Cut own stencil
9.
DOLL HOUSE ITEMS
A. Furniture
and Accessories
B. Rooms Made Up
10.
CREATIVE MATERIAL
A. Dried-(natural)
Grasses, rocks, sand, shells, cornhusks, and apple head dolls, etc.
(Nothing made, and then dried.)
B.
Recycled-A
new use for something that would be discarded (cans, bottles, etc.)
C.
Sturdy Twisted Paper-flowers,
fruit, bows, etc.
D.
Other-Bread
dough, broom dolls, raffia, mobiles, mixed media, quilling, etc.
11.
FLOWERS
(Arrangements and/or Decorations)
A. Dried
(natural)
Be sure to put on entry card whether you grew and dried your own flowers or
purchased them.
B.
Fabric-silk,
etc.
C.
Pressed-used
in any form
D.
Mixed
12.
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
A. Ornaments
(Only
one)
B.
Stockings
C. Table/Centerpieces
D. Tree Skirts/Tablecloth
E. Wall Hangings
F. Wreaths
G.
Dolls/Figurines
13.
DECORATIONS FOR HOLIDAY OTHER THAN
CHRISTMAS
A. Natural Wreaths
B. Tablecloths
C. Table/Centerpieces
D. Wall/Door
Hangings
E.
Dolls/Figurines
F.
Ornaments
CLUB
CATEGORY
If
a club has made an article (such as a crocheted afghan, knitted afghan, or a
quilt that many members worked on, it
will be judged together with other such club entries. Club entries will first
be judged at District level. The first place winners will go on to the State
contest.
14.
CROCHETING
A. Adult Apparel
1. Vest
2. Sweater
3. Dresses/Outfits/Suits/Sweater
Sets
4. Accessories
B. Children's
Apparel
1. Vest
2. Sweater
3. Dresses/Outfits/Suits/Sweater
Sets
4. Accessories
C. Toys
D.
Cotton Article-The
specified size is the size of
the
finished piece, excluding any fringe. Any
article
exceeding
the stated size in any one direction belongs
in
the next size category
1. Small-under 15"
2.
Medium-15"
up to 36"
3. Large-over
36"
E.
Yarn Article -
The specified size is the size of the finished piece, excluding any fringe.
Any article
exceeding
the stated size in any one direction belongs in
the
next size category.
1. Small-under
15"
2.
Medium-15"
up to 36"
3. Large-over
36"
F. Rag Strips (Rugs
belong in Rugs category.)
1.
Small
Mats, Place Mats
2. Clothing
3. Other
15.
KNITTING
A. Adult Apparel
1.
Vest
2. Sweater
3. Dresses/Outfits/Suits/Sweater
Sets
4. Accessories
B. Children's
Apparel
1. Vest
2. Sweater
3. Dresses/Outfits/Suits/Sweater
Sets
4. Accessories
C.
Toys
*The
specified size FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES is the size of the finished piece,
excluding any fringe. Any article
exceeding the stated size in any one direction belongs in the next size
category.
D.
Small Article-under
15"
E.
Medium-15"
up to 36"
F.
Large-over
36"
16.
NEEDLEWORK
*The
dimensions of the finished pieces EXCLUDE any matting or framing.
Any article exceeding 9"
in any one measurement will be considered large (e.g. 4" x 10")
ORIGINAL-The
piece is entirely your own idea
ADAPTATION-The
piece is adapted from a picture or photo or another medium (e.g. knitting
pattern/kit was changed for needlework).
It is NOT an adaptation when you used a purchased graph/pattern and
bought all the needed materials to complete the pieces.
KIT-A
purchased kit or a purchased graph/pattern from a book or magazine using
specified colors to make the needlework.
If your have needlework worked in different media, enter the item in the category that the majority of the work is done in. Explain on entry card why entered in this category.
A. Embroidery-Silk
or cotton thread on fabric, samplers, stamped cross-stitch, etc.
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
B. Ribbon Embroidery-Using
ribbon for the main design.
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
C.
Machine Embroidery
1. Small
Articles
2. Wearing
Apparel
3. Wall
Hangings
4. Blankets/Tablecloths
D. Counted
Cross Stitch-Small (under 7"x
9")
Design worked from a chart or graph.
1.
Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
E.
Counted Cross Stitch-Large (over 7"x
9")
Design
worked from a chart or graph.
1.
Original
2.
Adaptation
3.
Kit
F.
Crewel-Small -under 7"x
9"
Embroidery
using
wool, cotton or silk yarn to make the design.
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
G.
Crewel-Large-
(over 7"X
9")
Embroidery
using
wool, cotton or silk yarn to make the design.
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
H.
Canvas Needlepoint -Small (under 7"x
9")
Wool,
cotton or silk threads on single or double canvas.
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
I.
Canvas Needlepoint - Large (over 7"X
9")
Wool,
cotton or silk threads on single or double canvas.
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
J.
Florentine/Bargello-Vertical
stitches worked
on
single mesh canvas which covers two, three or
more
threads of canvas to form pattern.
1.
Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
K.
Plastic Canvas Needlepoint
-Stitches
on
plastic
canvas worked from a chart or graph.
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
L. Candlewicking-done
on muslin, basically using
French
knots.
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
M.
Cut work
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
N. Huck/Swedish
Weaving/Counted Thread
Techniques
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
16.
NEEDLEWORK (CONT.)
O. Needlepoint/Bunka
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3.
Kit
P.
Beading (Jewelry
belongs in Jewelry Category)
1.
Cross Stitch
2.
Sewn-on cardboard, material, etc.
3.
On-Loom
4.
0ff-Loom
17.
CLOTHING DECORATION
A. Painting
on Fabric-Painting
done on fabric. Can be enhanced
with glitter, rhinestones, etc.
B.
Appliqué-Design
cut out from material, and then fused, sewn or glued to fabric.
Painting of appliqué (part or entire), glitter, rhinestones, lace,
etc. are done after the appliqué is adhered to the fabric.
C.
Other-Embroidery,
cutwork, all rhinestones, buttons, stenciling, stamping, etc.
18.
SEWING
A. Baby and Toddler
B. Children
5-12
C. Teenager
D. Adults
1. Separates
& Sportswear-Includes
skirts, slacks, blouses, shirts, tennis and beachwear.
2.
Daytime-Includes
1 or 2 piece dresses, pants outfits, or clothing suitable for club meetings,
shopping or daytime wear.
3.
Ensembles-Includes
suits or dress & coat combinations.
4.
Evening & Special Occasion-Includes
cocktail dresses, gowns and ensembles.
5.
Outer Wear-Consists
of coats, jackets, etc.
E.
Accessories-Pocketbooks,
etc.
F. Smocking
1. Clothing
2. Small
Articles-Pillows,
etc.
G.
Stuffed Toys & Dolls (1
item)
H. Soft Sculpture
(1
item)
I.
Doll Clothes (1
outfit)
(SUB-CATEGORIES
FOR HAND QUILTING AND MACHINE QUILTING HAVE BEEN ADDED)
J.
Appliqué-Hand
1. Small
Articles-(toys,
pillows, etc.)
2. Wearing
Apparel
3. Quilts/Coverlets
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
4. Wall
Hangings
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
K. Appliqué-Machine
1. Small
Articles-(toys,
pillows, etc.)
2. Wearing
Apparel
3. Quilts/Coverlets
a. hand
quilted
b. machine quilted
c. tied
4. Wall
Hangings
a. hand
quilted
b. machine quilted
c. tied
L. Appliqué-Fusible
Material
1. Small
Articles-(toys,
pillows, etc.)
2. Wearing
Apparel
3. Quilts/Coverlets
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
4.
Wall Hangings
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
M. Patchwork-Machine
1. Small
Articles-(toys,
pillows, etc.)
2. Wearing
Apparel
3. Quilts/Coverlets
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
4. Wall
Hangings
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
N. Patchwork-Hand
1. Small
Articles-(toys,
pillows, etc.)
2. Wearing
Apparel
3. Quilts/Coverlets
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
4. Wall
Hangings
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
O. Trapunto
1. Small
Articles-(toys,
pillows, etc.)
2. Wearing
Apparel
3. Quilts/Coverlets
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
4. Wall
Hangings
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
P. Mixed Technique
1. Small
Articles-(toys,
pillows, etc.)
2. Wearing
Apparel
3. Quilts/Coverlets
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
4. Wall
Hangings
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
c. tied
18.
SEWING (CONT.)
Q. Special Stitches-cathedral,
window, yoyo, puff, etc.
1. Small
Articles
2. Wearing
Apparel
3. Quilts/Coverlets
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
4. Wall
Hangings
a. hand
quilted
b. machine
quilted
19.
RUGS and HOOKED ITEMS
A.
Braided
1. Small-up
to 40"
finished
2.
Large-over
40"
finished
B. Latch Hook
1. Small-up
to 40"
finished
2.
Large-over
40"
finished
C.
Traditional Hooked Method
1. Fine-Small-up
to 24"
a. Original
b. Adaptation
c. Kit
2. Fine-Large-over
24"
a. Original
b. Adaptation
c. Kit
3. Primitive, Wide Cut-Small-up
to 24"
a.
Original
b.
Adaptation
c.
Kit
4. Primitive, Wide Cut
Large-over
24"
a.
Original
b.
Adaptation
c.
Kit
D.
Hooked-Persian
Method
1.
Small-up
to 40"
finished
2.
Large-over
40"
finished
E.
Rag Rugs
1. Shirred
2. Woven
3. Crochet
4. Other
F. Non-rug Hooked Items-pillows,
chair pads, etc.
1. Original
2. Adaptation
3. Kit
20.
STATIONERY
A. Card
1. Stamped
Design
2.
Sewn-including
cross stitch, ribbon
ribbon
embroidery, etc.
3.
Other
B. Letterheads/Monograms
1. Stamped
Designs
2.
Other
C. Molded
Paper
1. Cards
2. Paper
3. Ornaments
4. Other
D. Hand Made Paper
1. Stationery
2. Cards
3.
Other
E. Scrapbooks
21.
ORIGINAL ART
*Please
bring a stand or easel with your name and club written or pasted on the stand
for display at all competitions.
(Artwork
can be no larger than 18"
x 24")
A. Oil
B. Acrylics
C. Watercolors
D. Pastels
E. Charcoal
F. Mixed Media
G.
Graphics
H. Drawings-ink,
pencil, etc.
I.
Sculpture
J. Carving
22.
PHOTOGRAPHY
*Please
bring a stand or easel with your name and club written or pasted on the stand
for display at all competitions.
Photos
may be taken using film or digital cameras.
A. Black &
White
1. Portrait/Personality-Portrait
that captures an aspect of the subject's
character.
2. Natural History-Flowers,
animals, insects, etc.
3. Scenic-Vistas,
landscapes, etc.
4. Feature-Human
interest photo
B.
Color
1. Portrait/Personality-Portrait
that captures an aspect of the subject's
character.
2. Natural
History-Flowers,
animals, insects, etc.
3. Scenic-Vistas,
landscapes, etc.
4. Feature-Human
interest photo
.
GFWC
Connecticut PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
will
accept any size photograph or any combination of photos for competition.
NATIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST RULES:
Photos
may be taken using film or digital cameras.
1.
Photo
must be matted.
2.
Size:
10"x
12" to 14" x 16"
3.
No
frames or glass.
4.
Back
of photo must have arrow indicating top.
5.
Put
name, address, phone number and club name on back of photo.
6.
On
back, describe location/situation of photo.
7.
Photo
must have been taken during the year it is entered.
8.
Contestants
must be amateurs. Earnings from
photography must not exceed $500 annually.
9.
State
A&C Chairman sends entries to GFWC
National
Photography Contest.
10.
Photos
will not be returned.
The
blue ribbon winners at State in 3 categories,
(2. Natural History, 3. Scenic, 4. Feature) will go on to the
GFWC National Photography Contest if the above criteria are met.
NATIONAL
AWARDS