30 / SHELBY COUNTY A&M ASSOCIATION Shelby County 4-H PROJECT EXHIBITS Sheila Fawbush – Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Corinne Belton – Agriculture/Natural Resources Agent Regina Browning – 4-H Youth Development Agent RULES GOVERNING 4-H DEPARTMENT and sleeves may be included but are not required. This class is for 1. Contestants must be bonafide 4-H Club members under the youth ages 9-13. direction of the Shelby County Extension Staff who has passed his/ 794 Unit III Non Clothing Option: Backpack with lining, applied trim, her ninth birthday as of Jan. 1 of the current year, but has not and button/buttonhole closure. This class is for youth ages 9-13. passed his/her 19th birthday as of Jan. 1 of the current year. Unit IV – Stretch Your Knit Skills: Beginner skills; see 2. All products must be grown or made by the exhibitor. publication: http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/4jd/4jd01pb/4jd01pb.pdf, 3. No exhibitor can make more than one entry in each class. pages 45-48 and 55-56. 4. No premiums will be paid until the day following show. 795 Unit IV Stretch Your Knit Skills:1 or 2 piece complete outfit made 5. All animals must be in the care of responsible handlers and Shelby from knit fabric; such as a dress, top and bottom, pajamas, or County A&M Association is in no way responsible for accidents nightshirt. All garment pieces must be made from knit fabric with involving animals entered in the show. a limited amount of one-way stretch; rib knit may be included for 6. Exhibits not picked up from Floral Hall by 1 p.m. Friday will be taken to neckband and arm/leg band trim only. This class is for youth ages the Extension office. 9-13. 7. 4-H members must have currently completed enrollment forms on Unit V – Moving on Up: Intermediate skills; see publication: file at the Extension office. These will be checked before exhibits http://www2.ca.uky.edu/4hguide-files/sewing/Junior_Unit_V_Moving_ are entered at the Fair. on_Up.pdf 8. Exhibits may be made only in the project units that are currently 796 Unit V Moving on Up: one-piece complete outfit made from being carried by the 4-H member. woven fabric; such as a dress, coveralls, or jumpsuit. Item 9. Entries must have been produced in conjunction with an approved must include at least a zipper and/or buttons and button- project sponsored by 4-H since September, of last year. Should be holes. A waistline simple lining, trim, collar, and sleeves reflective of new ideas. may be included but are not required. This class is for 10. ALL ENTRIES JUDGED ON DANISH SYSTEM UNLESS youth ages 9-13. MONEY IS DESIGNATED. Unit VI – Put it All Together: see publication: http://www.ca.uky. 11. Premium money will be given in all classes in addition to any other edu/agc/pubs/4jd/4jd01pb/4jd01pb.pdf , pages 49-56. trophy or award. 797 Unit VI Put It All Together Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete 12. Donations plus a supplement by The Fair Board will guarantee $5 coordinating outfit; such as warm up suit; dress with jacket or on a Blue ribbon, $3 on a Red ribbon, $2 on a White ribbon. coat, swimwear with cover-up, jacket or shirt with slacks/ skirt. At 13. Judges decision is final least one piece must include sleeves and a collar/hood. No simple casings. Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the 4-H SEWING two. This class is for ages 9-13. 1. Member may enter one class in the sewing division. 798 Unit VI Put It All Together Non Clothing Option: Original design 2. Send NO additional accessories or undergarment with any sewing entry tote bag and documentation folder - Using Wild Ginger Software, unless it was constructed as a part of the project. Inc. Wild Things! Software program, select the Tote Bag option 3. Complete Outfit: The definition of a “complete outfit” is an item or items and design a bag that includes at least 2 pockets. Be creative with that cover the top and bottom of the body. To be considered a top, a jack- your design. Required elements: at least 2 pockets; minimum size et or robe, it must include a front closure. Open front tops that require of 12 inches in height and 12 inches in width. Item must have at an undershirt do not count unless the under shirt is also constructed. least one functional zipper; and creative stitchery or applied trim to 4. Sewing entries will be divided into the following classes: personalize your bag. Optional elements: lining, other type closure Junior Division for 4-Her’s (ages 9-13) as design dictates [button(s), hook and loop tape, or snap(s)]. If bag Junior members may complete the projects in any order is not lined, it is suggested that the seam allowances be finished and may repeat a level more than one year. with a bound seam finish. This class is for ages 9-13. In the docu- Unit I – Let’s Learn to Sew: Beginner skills; see publication: mentation include: your name, your county, the name of the unit, class entered, number of years you have been sewing, cost, and http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/4jd/4jd01pb/4jd01pb.pdf, pages 3-20 the printed design sheets (one for each pocket selected) from the and 55-56 program, and answers to the following questions: 789 Unit I Clothing Option: Shorts, pants, or skirt with casing waistline 1. How did you choose the size of your tote bag? Did you use any of (elastic and/or drawstring). Garment must be made from woven fab- the default settings in the program? ric and include the following: straight machine stitching, appropriate visible seam finish, and machine stitched . This class is for ages 2. Did you have any trouble using the software or printing your pat- 9-13. tern? Explain 790 Unit I Non Clothing Option: Drawstring backpack or tote bag with 3. Did you download the Wild Things! Program to your home com- fabric handles OR a laundry bag. Item must be made from woven puter or use the program at your county extension office? fabric and include the following: straight machine stitching, appro- 4. Did you make any changes to your pattern after it was printed? If priate visible seam finish, and a casing or machine stitched hem. so, tell what you changed. This class is for ages 9-13. Unit: Up Cycle It!—for youth ages 9-13 with advanced sewing Unit II – Let’s Get to the Bottom: Beginner skills; see publication: skills; See publication: http://www2.ca.uky.edu/4hguide-files/sew- http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/4jd/4jd01pb/4jd01pb.pdf, pages 21-38 and ing/Senior_Sewing_Upcycle_Project.pdf 55-56 799 Up Cycle It! Junior—item sewn from recycled/repurposed gar- 791 Unit II Clothing Option: Skirt, shorts or pants. Exhibit must be ments and documentation folder: Sew a garment or fashion acces- made from woven fabric and include the following: enclosed seams, sory from previously worn garments. Recycled fabric is to be the appropriate seam finish, interfacing, zipper, and a facing or waist- major component of the item. Recycled garments may be cast-offs band. This class is for youth ages 9-13. from the member’s family/friends or purchased at a yard sale or 792 Unit II Non Clothing Option: Zippered tote bag, purse, garment bag, similar low cost source. Documentation is required. In documenta- or gym bag. Exhibit must be made from woven fabric and include tion include the following: your name, your county, the name of the following: enclosed seams, appropriate seam finish, interfacing, the unit, class entered, number of years you have been sewing; and zipper. Pre-quilted woven fabric and recycled woven fabric are a “before” photo of all recycled items used; source of the recycled acceptable fabric choices but use is not required. This class is for garment; how the design was created; and any design drawings youth ages 9-13. that were used in the creation. Place documentation in a folder Unit III – Top it Off: Beginner skills; see publication: http://www. or plastic sheet protector. “Deconstructed” t-shirts which do not ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/4jd/4jd01pb/4jd01pb.pdf, pages 39-52 and 55-56. include sewing skills do not fit this class. Items for the home do 793 Unit III Clothing Option: Shirt, simple jacket, one piece dress with NOT fit this class. Items which do not include sewing as a major no waistline, cape with a hood or collar, bathrobe, or vest with lining means of reconstruction are not eligible for this class. See publica- or facing. Garment must be made from woven fabric and include tion: http://4-h.ca.uky.edu/node/113. Click on “Up Cycle.”This class the following: buttons and buttonholes. A simple lining, trim, collar, is for ages 9-13 with sewing skills. SHELBY COUNTY A&M ASSOCIATION / 31 Seniors Division for 4-Her’s (ages 14-18) Senior members may complete the projects in any order and 4-H may repeat a level more than one year. Let’s be Casual- for ages 14-18. Department 1. A member may enter one class per category (categories are cro- 800 Let’s Be Casual--Clothing Option: 1 or 2 piece complete outfit made chet, , tatting, , and ) in the Needle- from knit or woven fabric such as a dress, top and bottom, simple work Division. pajamas, or robe. This class is for ages 14-18. 2. 4-H Needlework entries will be divided into the following levels 801 Let’s be Casual--Non Clothing Option: 2 coordinating fashion accesso- and classes: ries from the following: wallet, garment bag, purse, backpack or duffel bag. At least one piece must have a zipper. This class is for ages 14- 18. Dress it Up- for ages 14-18. 813 Item(s) made of medium weight and single and/or dou- 802 Dress It Up 1 or 2 piece complete dressy outfit, such as a dress, suit, ble crochet stitches: Such as: scarf, purse, belt, hat, pillow, pantsuit, sport coat and slacks. Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a two wash cloths (made from yarn), afghan, shawl, combination of the two. This class is for ages 14-18. vest, or pair of slippers. 814 Item made with novelty yarn and single and/or double cro- Match it Up- for ages 14-18. chet stitches: Such as: scarf, purse, belt, hat, pillow, afghan, 803 Match It Up--Clothing Option: Choose at least one item from each shawl, vest, or pair of slippers. group to make a complete 3 or 4 piece coordinated outfit: 815 Item(s) made of granny squares: May use any weight yarn • Shorts, pants, or skirt 816 Item(s) made using intermediate skills/pattern crochet • Top, blouse, shirt stitches: Such as: toy, hat, belt, scarf, pair of mittens, pillow, • Vest, jacket, sweater sweater, vest, shawl or baby blanket, doily (made from bed- At least one piece is required to have regulation set in sleeves. Fabric spread weight thread) or set of 5 different ornaments (made choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two. An accessory from bedspread weight thread using intermediate skills/ item may be included as the fourth piece. This class is for ages 14-18. stitches. Include one or more pattern stitches—shell, arch, 804 Match It Up--Non Clothing Option: 3 or 4 piece coordinating luggage/ diamond, boble, snapdragon, popcorn, cross, puff, cluster, or travel accessories set. Each piece must have an applied border/trim, seed/granite. Can include one or more colors in alternating pocket and zipper. This class is for ages 14-18. rows (stripes). Creative Expressions- for ages 14-18. 817 Item or pair of items using advanced crochet skills: include 805 Creative Expression--Clothing Option: Construct a complete outfit for one or more of the following advanced skills: afghan stitch, one of the following activities: beadwork, camel crochet, filet crochet, Irish crochet, Cro- • Halloween, theater, or historic costume knit/hook, Cro-tat, hairpin , or broomstick lace; combin- • Uniform for medical, cheerleader, dancer, etc. ing pattern stitches with crocheted buttons and/or button- • Riding apparel holes; creating plaids, geometric designs or checks; making This class is for ages 14-18. novelty crochet articles; or creating your own design. Origi- 806 Creative Expression--Non Clothing Option: Select one of the following nal designs must include a copy of directions, notes and dia- and construct a: grams used to create the items(s). Suggested items include: • Fabric doll or animal with a wardrobe of two outfits multi-colored hat, purse, collar (made with bedspread-weight • Machine appliqu d specialty flag or decorative banner (minimum size cotton thread), sweater, jacket, coat or toy. 24 inches x 24 inches) This class is for ages 14-18. Leisure Time- for ages 14-18 with advanced skills. HAND EMBROIDERY 807 Leisure Time--Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete outfit. Choose All embroidery projects are to be a “finished” item (for from the following: example: the stitchery is framed or made into an item such • Athletic wear such as leotard, cycling wear, warm-up suit, bathing suit as a pillow, wall hanging, pot holder, eyeglass holder, etc.) and cover-up, tennis wear The stitchery can be created on a purchased item, such as a • Pajamas and robe (must use specialty fabric such as terry cloth, flan- pillowcase, clothing, tote bag, purse, bib, or dishtowel. Items nel, fleece, nylon tricot) may be made from purchased kits that meet the individual • Raincoat and hat or rain suit project guidelines. The sizes mentioned in the classes below This class is for ages 14-18. (such as 5” X 7”) relate to the amount of stitching, not the size Formal Affair- for youth ages 14-18 with advanced skills. of the fabric, frame, or finished item. 808 Formal Affair--1 or 2 piece complete outfit, such as a prom dress, bridesmaid dress, or tuxedo. Fabric choice may be wo- 818 Item using one type of from the ven, knit or a combination of the two. This class is for ages following: 14-18. • Redwork: Embroidery item made with a single color of floss Tailor Made- for youth ages 14-18 with advanced skills. such as “Redwork,” using red floss. Must use the stem stitch 809 Tailor Made of Wool--Suit, jacket, or coat, made from 100% wool and have an embroidered area equivalent to 5 x 7 inches or or a least 60% wool blend fabric. Traditional or speed tailoring larger. techniques must be used to create structure in the areas of the • Stamped Cross Stitch: Cross stitched design stamped (print- neck, shoulder, and hemlines. Do not include non-wool/wool ed/drawn) on plain woven fabric and have an embroidered blend coordinates. This class is for ages 14-18. area equivalent to 5 x 7 inches or larger. Upcycle—for youth ages 14-18 with advanced skills; see publication: • Stamped Cross Stitch Border: Cross stitched border using a http://www2.ca.uky.edu/4hguide-files/sewing/Senior_Sewing_Upcycle_ design stamped (printed/drawn) on plain woven fabric that Project.pdf has an embroidered area equivalent to 2 x 16 inches or 810 Up Cycle It! Senior—item sewn from recycled/repurposed garments larger. and documentation folder: Sew a garment or fashion accessory from • Cross Stitch on Gingham: Cross stitched item using -inch previously worn garments. Recycled fabric is to be the major com- ponent of the item. Recycled garments may be cast-offs from the checked gingham fabric and have an embroidered area member’s family/friends or purchased at a yard sale or similar low equivalent to 5” X 7” or larger. The design was stitched cost source. Additional documentation is required. In documentation by following a chart or graph of the design, not stamped or include the following: your name, your county, the name of the unit, drawn on the fabric. class entered, number of years you have been sewing; a “before” photo 819 Item using multiple types of embroidery from the follow- of all recycled items used; source of the recycled garment; how the ing: design was created; and any design drawings that were used in the • design stamped on plain woven fabric. Must creation. Place documentation in a folder or plastic sheet protector. • Candlewicking: Candlewicking design stamped on plain “Deconstructed” t-shirts which do not include sewing skills do not fit woven fabric. Must include stem/outline, satin and colonial this class. Items for the home do NOT fit this class. Items which do not knot stitches and have an embroidered area equivalent to 5 include sewing as a major means of reconstruction are not eligible for x 7 inches or larger. this class. See publication:. http://4-h.ca.uky.edu/node/114 Click on “Up • Stamped Embroidery: Embroidery design printed/drawn on Cycle.”This class is for ages 14-18 with sewing skills. plain woven fabric or felt. Must include three or more of the 32 / SHELBY COUNTY A&M ASSOCIATION

Lambs await their turn in the 4H FFA livestock competition at the 2015 Shelby County Fair. 05 following different stitches (stem/outline, lazy daisy, run- ning, straight, French knot, satin, blanket, chain, or back stitch). May use more than one color of floss. Must have an Dugan Insurance embroidered area equivalent to 5 x 7 inches or larger. 820 Item of charted embroidery using large cross or snow- flake stitches from the following: 2 x 9.5 • Cross Stitch on Gingham: Cross stitch on 1/4-inch gingham and have an embroidered area equivalent to 5 x 7 inches or Full Color larger. • Counted Cross Stitch: Counted cross stitch on 11 count Aida cloth and have an embroidered area equivalent to 5 x 7 inches or larger. • Chicken Scratch (on gingham): Chicken Scratch (also known as Snowflake embroidery) on 1/4 inch or smaller checked gingham fabric. Must have an embroidered area equivalent to 5 x 7 inches or larger. 821 Item of Crewel embroidery design on linen or cotton twill fabric us- ing crewel or Persian yarn. Must have an embroidered area equivalent to 6 x 8 inches or larger. 822 Item of charted embroidery using specialty cloth from the following: • Counted cross stitch on 14 count Aida cloth or other fabric using waste . Must have an embroidered area equivalent to 5 x 7 inches or larger. • Huck embroidery on huck toweling creating a minimum 2 inch wide border design. • Swedish weaving on monk’s cloth creating a minimum of 6 inch wide border design. 823 Item of embroidery using advanced skills from the fol- lowing: • Silk ribbon embroidery using 5 or more embroidery stitches with silk ribbon. Design may also include em- broidery floss. • Crazy quilt patchwork constructed of irregularly shaped fabric pieces embellished with a combination of ribbon work, specialty thread, embroidery stitches, and/or bead- work creating a finished crazy quilt design. • Counted cross stitch on 18 or 22 count even weave or Aida cloth. Must have an embroidered area equivalent to 5 x 7 inches or larger. • English , minimum smocked area equivalent to 4 x 6 inches. Design must include at least 5 different smocking stitches.