Sewing Department
Rules and Information
- All exhibits must be received by August 23rd, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
- Register online at lcfair-rodeo.fairentry.com by August 21st or register entries in person on August 23rd.
- You are allowed to enter as many items as you would like to in this department, depending on the space available on a first come, first served basis. If we are running out of space, we reserve the right to send some home.
- Entered items must be finished in the 12 months after the last Lincoln County Fair.
- All items entered for judging must be made by the exhibitor.
- Afghans, Blankets, Tablecloths, and any other large items must come neatly folded.
- All entries must be clean and presentable.
- Superintendents and Judges have the right to refuse any entries that are not clean or presentable or show excessive wear.
- Judging is done using the Danish System.
- Exhibitors should become familiar with the Fair’s General Rules.
- No premium points are paid for adult white ribbons.
- Inform the superintendent if the item has been made by or for a special needs person and indicate this on the entry tag attached to the item.
- We strive to handle all items with care. Inform us of any special requests.
- Items may be entered for display only if space is available. Attach a card with any information about the item, historical or otherwise. No need to be made by the exhibitor.
- Exhibits need to be picked up on Sunday August 27th beginning 9:00 am. Exhibits not picked up by 12:00 pm can be picked up on Monday, August 28th at the Dining Hall.
Division 1: Hand and/or Machine Sewing Household
Best 25, Blue 20, Red 15, White 5
Section 1: Bedspread, Blanket, Lap Robe
Section 2: Baby Blanket, Car Seat Blanket
Section 3: Tablecloth, table topper, or table runner
Section 4: Place mats, Coasters, Napkins (up to a set of 4)
Section 5: Potholder, Hot Pad (up to a set of 4)
Section 6: Apron, Chef’s Coat, Chef’s hat
Section 7: Curtain, valance, shades
Section 8: Rugs, all sizes
Section 9: Bath sets (up to 3 pieces)
Section 10: Book cover, bookmark
Section 11: Pillow, Pillowcases (up to a set of 2)
Section 12: Other Household

Division 2: Hand and/or Machine Sewing Clothing
Best 25, Blue 20, Red 15, White 10
Section 1: Cap, Hat, Headband
Section 2: Scarf, Cowl
Section 3: Gloves, Mittens, Fingerless Gloves Section 4: Slippers, Sleepwear, Robe
Section 5: Blouse, Shirt, Vest, Bolero
Section 6: Dress, Skirt, Slacks, Shorts
Section 7: Coat, Jacket,
Section 8: Sweatpants, Sweatshirt
Section 9: Baby Bib, Burp Cloth
Section 10: Baby Snow Suit
Section 11: Baby Outfit (up to 3 piece)
Section 12: Child Outfit (up to 3 piece)
Section 13: Adult Outfit (up to 3 piece)
Section 14: Other Clothing
Division 3: Hand and/or Machine Sewing Carryalls, Toys, Holiday
Best 25, Blue 20, Red 15, White 10
Section 1: Purse, Shoulder Bag
Section 2: Fanny Pack, Backpack
Section 3: Tote Bag, Duffle Bag
Section 4: Animal Toys
Section 5: Cartoon or Movie Characters
Section 6: Dolls, any size
Section 7: Doll clothes (up to a set of 3)
Section 8: Seasonal or Holiday items clothing (up to a set of 3)
Section 9: Seasonal or Holiday Decoration (up to a set of 4)
Section 10: Seasonal or Holiday Dolls, Animals
Section 11: Holiday Stockings, Wreaths, Tree Skirt
Section 12: Other Carryalls, Toys, Holiday
Division 4: Fabric or Fleece-Not Sewn
Best 25, Blue 20, Red 15, White 10
Section 1: Blanket, Lap Robe, Car Seat Blanket
Section 2: Pillow
Section 3: Scarf, Cowl
Section 4: Decorations
Section 5: Other Non-Sewn

Division 5: Hand Needlework
Best 35, Blue 30, Red 25, White 15
Section 1: Embroidered Pillow, Pillowcase
Section 2: Embroidered Kitchen, Dining items
Section 3: Embroidered Pictures or frames
Section 4: Embroidered Clothing
Section 5: Embroidered Holiday
Section 6: Embroidered Other
Section 7: Crewel Pillow, Pillowcase,
Section 8: Crewel Kitchen, Dining items
Section 9: Crewel Pictures or frames
Section 10: Crewel Clothing
Section 11: Crewel Holiday
Section 12: Crewel Other
Section 13: Cross Stitch Pillow, Pillowcase
Section 14: Cross Stitch Kitchen, Dining items
Section 15: Cross Stitch Pictures or frames
Section 16: Cross Stitch Clothing
Section 17: Cross Stitch Holiday
Section 18: Cross Stitch Other
Section 19: Needlepoint or Petit Point Pillow
Section 20: Needlepoint or Petit Point Pictures or frames
Section 21: Needlepoint or Petit Point Holiday
Section 22: Needlepoint or Petit Point Other
Section 23: Latch Hook Household or Decorative Items
Section 24: Plastic Canvas Household or Decorative Items
Section 25: Other Needlework including mixed embellishment

Division 6: Machine Needlework
Best 25, Blue 20, Red 15, White 10
Section 1: Sewing Machine Embroidery
Section 2: Sewing Machine Art Framed or Unframed
Section 3: Sewing Machine Art with mixed embellishments
Section 4: Other Machine Needlework
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