4-H Needlework Projects

Requirements for Fair Exhibits The 4-H Needlework projects consist of:

• Crochet • Hand Embroidery • Knitting • Quilting • Tatting Crochet: Beginner projects include single, half double, and/or double crochet stitches Crochet: Beginner level projects Small item examples Crochet: Beginner level projects Large item examples Crochet: Granny Square projects Crochet: Intermediate skill level projects

Include one or more pattern stitches:  Shell  Popcorn  Arch  Cross  Diamond  Puff  Bobble  Cluster  Snapdragon  Seed/granite Crochet: Intermediate skill project examples Crochet: Intermediate skill projects include shaping and multiple pieces

Stuffed toys Pair of slippers Crochet: Advanced skill projects

 afghan stitch  combining pattern  beadwork stitches with crocheted buttons and/or  camel crochet buttonholes  filet crochet  creating plaids  Irish crochet  geometric designs or  Cro-knit/hook checks  Cro-tat  making novelty crochet articles  hairpin lace  Or creating your own  broomstick lace design Crochet: Advanced skill project examples Chicken Hand Embroidery Scratch  One or Multiple Embroidery Stitches  Stem  Straight Multiple  Chain Stitches  French knot  Satin  Cross  Chicken Scratch Huck  Charted Embroidery Embroidery  Swedish Weaving and Huck Embroidery  Counted Cross Stitch Ribbon  English Smocking Work  Ribbon Work Knitting: Beginner projects include Garter, Stockinette, and/or Rib stitch Knitting: Beginner level project examples: hat, wash cloths, scarf, purse, etc. Knitting: Knitted with novelty yarn Knitting: Intermediate skills with focus on creating shape – includes increasing and/or decreasing, knitting in the round and/or pick up stitches

Garment & fashion accessory examples Knitting: Intermediate skills with focus on creating shape – includes increasing and/or decreasing, knitting in the round and/or pick up stitches

Stuffed toy examples Knitting: Advanced project focused on Color Design – Fair Isle, Intarsia, and Mosaic Knitting: Advanced project focused on Textural Design such as lacework Knitting: Advanced project focus on Textural Design such as Aran Isle using multiple pattern stitches Items made on a knitting loom are not acceptable for the 4-H Knitting projects Tatting: create using a tatting needle or a shuttle.

Advanced projects may include using two Beginner edging must colors of thread and be attached to the smaller thread to edge of a towel or Intermediate project create more intricate handkerchief includes “rings” and “chains” designs. Quilting Projects – build skills using specific projects Quilting: Young Beginner project

Four-patch table mat - Measures 12” to 12½” square - Tw o of the 6” blocks must be patchwork blocks - No triangles Quilting: Beginner project

Table Runner: - Measures approx. 36” x 12”

- Made up of 3 four-blocks

- Each four-block must include at least two 6” square patchwork blocks made with square and/or rectangle pieces

- No triangles Techniques for Young Beginner and Beginner projects:

Piecing: stitch by hand or sewing machine

Quilting: Choose from:  Hand tie  Machine tack  Hand stitch  Machine stitch using a conventional sewing machine Quilting: Intermediate project—introduces the use of sashing, borders, and triangle pieces and/or appliqued pieces.

Wall Hanging or Small Quilt: . Finished size: approx. 36” X 36”

. May be 4-block (12” X 12” block) or 9-block (9” X 9” block)

. Must include: . applique and/or triangle pieces . sashing and/or borders Techniques for Intermediate projects:

 Piecing: stitch by hand or sewing machine

 Quilting: Stitch by hand or conventional sewing machine; use cross hatching, stitching in the ditch, or echoing/outline stitching

 Edge finish: applied binding and mitered corners (hanging sleeve is optional) Quilting: Advanced project gives the opportunity to explore more creative designs

Creative Quilt or Wall Hanging: - Finished size: 24” square up to 48” square.

- May include: a) Dimensional pieces b) Applique c) Foundation piecing d) English paper piecing e) Miniature scale f) Landscape design Techniques for Advanced projects:

 Piecing: stitch by hand or sewing machine.

 Quilting: stitch by hand or conventional sewing machine; use stippling or patterned/stenciled motif

 Edge finish: applied binding with mitered corners (hanging sleeve optional) Presentation prepared for use at the 2018 Kentucky Volunteer Forum

By: Marjorie M. Baker Extension Associate for Clothing and Textiles