2009 Clark County Fair Exhibitor Handbook 4-H Family & Consumer Science Division Page 21 of 48

SELF-DETERMINED FAMILY LIVING DIVISION

SPINNING

Superintendent:

Deborah Reida (360) 687-5274

CLASS 675: BLENDING FIBERS 1. On a 3”x 5” index card, state your age and how long you’ve been enrolled in the project. 2. Must provide clean, uncarded fibers of the same fibers used to produce the exhibit. Put the index card and fibers into a small ziplock bag, and attach this to the exhibit. 3. Lots A through E, submit three (3) rolag for each lot. 4. Lots F through J, submit 1 batt for each lot. Points: Blue-7, Red-5, White-3.

LOTS: A. Sheep wool/sheep wool - hand carded B. Sheep wool/animal fibers - hand carded C. Sheep wool/natural fibers - hand carded D. Sheep wool/synthetic fibers - hand carded E. Other - hand carded F. Sheep wool/sheep wool - drum carded G. Sheep wool/animal fibers - drum carded H. Sheep wool/natural fibers - drum carded I. Sheep wool/synthetic fibers - drum carded J. Other - drum carded

CLASS 680: ROLAGS Have the following information for each exhibit: 1. On a 3”x 5” index card, state your age and how long you have been enrolled in the spinning project. 2. Must provide clean fiber(s) used to produce the exhibit. 3. Lots A through C- submit three (3) rolags each. Put the index card and fibers into a small ziplock bag, and attach this to the exhibit. Points: Blue-6, Red-4, White-2. LOTS: A. (Hand carded) B. (Combed) C. Semi-worsted (Hand carded)

2009 Clark County Fair Exhibitor Handbook 4-H Family & Consumer Science Division Page 22 of 48 HAND-SPUN YARN Classes 824 through 830 must provide the following information with each exhibit to be judged. 1. On a 3”x 5” index card, state your age and how long you’ve been enrolled in the spinning project. 2. Must provide clean, uncarded fibers of the same fibers used to produce the exhibit. 3. Indicate the intended use of the yarn on the index card, including a 4”x4” swatch. (Knitted, crocheted, or woven sample if you have been spinning over a year.) 4. Each skein is to weigh 1/2 ounce-3 skeins to a lot. If skeins weigh less than ½ ounce they will not be judged. 5. Each class can enter Lots A through J. (Put the index card and fibers into a small ziplock bag, and attach this to the exhibit. Without this information, the exhibit will not be accepted.)

CLASS 684: SINGLE YARN Points: Blue-12; Red-10; White-8.

CLASS 686: TWO-PLY YARN Points: Blue-16, Red-14, White-12.

CLASS 687: TRIPLE-PLY YARN Points: Blue-18, Red-16, White-14.

CLASS 688: OTHER Judge will award points for this class (12-20). LOTS: A. Hand spun yarn: sheep wool B. Hand spun sheep wool blended with other fibers C. Hand spun yarn from animal fibers D. Hand spun yarn from natural fibers E. Hand spun yarn from other fibers F. Hand spun sheep wool, novelty yarn G. Hand spun sheep wool blend, novelty yarn H. Hand spun animal fibers, novelty yarn I. Hand spun natural fiber, novelty yarn J. Hand spun other fibers, novelty yarn

CLASS 690: HAND-SPUN FINISHED ARTICLES Judge will award points (14-30). LOTS: A. Knitted B. Crocheted C. Woven D. Other 1. Sweater 2. Hat 3. Scarf 4. Mittens 5. Rug (small)

2009 Clark County Fair Exhibitor Handbook 4-H Family & Consumer Science Division Page 23 of 48 6. Shawl 7. Afghan 8. Socks 9. Other

CLASS 692: UNSPUN FIBER CRAFTS The judge will award the points (6-12). LOTS: A. Felting B. Novelty C. Ornaments D. Other

CLASS 694: SPINNING ACCESSORIES The judge will award the points (8-14). Accessories are to be handmade by 4-H'ers. LOTS: A. Drop B. Niddy Noddy C. Lazy Kate D. Other

CLASS 696: SPINNING JUDGING ACTIVITY Friday, August 7 – 6:30 p.m. until done in the designated 4-H Area Open to 4-H Juniors, Intermediate & Seniors

Pre-registration is required. Forms for this activity will be available the first business day of May and due the last business day of June at the WSU/Clark County Extension in Brush Prairie. There will be a written test and oral reasoning covering the , spinning accessories, and fibers. Points: Blue, 20; Red, 15; White, 10. LOTS: A. Juniors: 3, 4, 5 grade completed B. Intermediates: 6, 7, 8 grade completed C. Seniors: 9, 10, 11, 12 grade completed.

CLASS 698: SPINNING SKILL ACTIVITY Friday, August 7 – 6:30 p.m. until done in the designated 4-H Area Pre-registration is required. Entry Forms for this activity will be available the first business day of May and due the last business day of June at the WSU/Clark County Extension office in Brush Prairie.

Exhibitor is to bring four (4) ounces of washed sheep wool and a pair of hand cards. Must provide own wheel. This class is to demonstrate to the judge your ability to produce yarn, and your knowledge in operating and caring for a spinning wheel. Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-15.

2009 Clark County Fair Exhibitor Handbook 4-H Family & Consumer Science Division Page 24 of 48 LOTS: A. Juniors: 3, 4, 5 grade completed B. Intermediates: 6, 7, 8 grade completed C. Seniors: 9th grade and over