Diane Sutton, Trustee, 474-4986 • Katie Schneider, Trustee, 474-3916

Elizabeth Chrismer, Kathy McGuire, Steve Spicer, Joyce Butts,
John Butts, Phyllis Kohli, Ruth Holt, Weta Mae Leist
Barbara Geron, Sue Tussing, Pam Patrick, Bonnie Betz
Stephanie Swackhammer, Carolyn Solt, Brenda Young, Marcia Helwagen

The Pumpkin Show Committee shall not be liable or responsible for any damage, loss or injury to any of the projects exhibited. However, the Committee will take every precaution possible to protect exhibitors from loss or damage.

Definition of Trading Area: Trading Area as specified in the premium book is the area within a 17 mile radius of the City of Circleville and including all of Pickaway County.

Pumpkin Show Headquarters is located at 159 East Franklin Street, 740-474-7000. Premiums: Except where noted, premiums will be in Sections I, First, $6.00; Second, $4.00; Third, $2.00. Sections II, III, IV V: First, $4.00; Second, $3.00; Third, $2.00

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Entries to be made at 159 East Franklin Street between 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. on Monday evening October 19th or 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20th.
2. Each person exhibiting will be limited to one exhibit in each class or division unless otherwise noted.
3. All work must be handmade or hand decorated and must be the work of the person in whose name it is entered. The only exception to this rule are entries in Section 1, Classes 1, 5, 6B, Section II, Class 16 and Section III, Class 18.
4. All exhibits must be clean and not show wear. Paint must be dry.
5. No exhibit will be released before 10:00 A.M. Sunday and must be called for no later than 12:30 P.M. Sunday. (Premiums will be paid at this time).
6. Entries must be from Pickaway County or the Circleville Trading Area.
7. Articles which have won a top prize in the past are not eligible for competition.
8. All pictures, plaques and wall hangings MUST BE WIRED for safety in hanging. Please use wire or heavy cord. SAW-TOOTH HANGERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SECTION I (Quilts, Spreads, Afghans and Coverlets)
(Give pattern name, if known, at time of registration.)
Classes 2, 4, 8A, 8B, 9, 10A, 10B, 11A, must be handquilted.
The Grand Champion Quilt will be selected from the above classes.
The Award will be $25 and a Rosette.

Class 1. Old quilts must be in good condition. Must be at least 40 years old. A short written history of the quilt may be pinned to it to add interest to the display.

Class 2. New bed size quilt must be less than 10 years old and must not show wear. Three prizes will be available for each division. The entire quilt must be the work of the exhibitor and be handquilted. An exhibitor may enter one quilt in each division.
Division A - Pieced (Quilting must be done by one person)
Division B - Appliqued
Division C - Mixed techniques, 2 or more
Division D - Cross stitched and/or other embroidery

Class 3. Any kind of New Quilt, made and quilted by an exhibitor aged 65 or more years.

Class 4. Any kind of New Quilt Top, made by one or more persons and quilted by another.

Class 5. Commemorative or Holiday Quilt. A quilt made to honor a special group or event.

Class 6. Any kind of new quilt, machine quilted: A. By Exhibitor B. By Another

Class 7. Lap Quilt or Throw - Longest side 60” or less. A. Hand Quilted B. Machine Quilted

Class 8. A Small Quilt for a baby’s bed. A. Pieced or Appliqued. B. Preprint C. Machine Quilted.

Class 9. Miniature Quilt, maximum size 24” x 24”, a scaled down version of full size pattern (with sleeve and dowel for hanging)

Class 10. Quilted Wall Hanging (with sleeve and dowel for hanging) A. Pieced or Appliqued B. Preprint C. Machine Quilted

Class 11. Beginner’s Class: First time to enter Pumpkin Show as a quilting exhibitor. A quilt, any size. A. Hand Quilted B. Machine Quilted

Class 12. Needlework using a preprinted panel, including quilted, embellished, cross-stitch, and embroidered panels

Class 13. Beginner’s Class-First time to enter Pumpkin Show with an afghan-knitted or crochted

Class 14. Crocheted or knitted bedspread or tablecloth (an exhibitor may enter both a spread and a tablecloth in this class)

Class 15. Handmade Afghan, crocheted

Class 16. Handmade Afghan, knitted

Class 17. Baby Afghan A. Knitted B. Crocheted

Class 18. A Bed Cover or Spread, cannot be quilted, knitted or crocheted. May be tacked or tied.

Class 19. Antique woven coverlet. If known, a brief account of the history may be pinned to the coverlet.

Class 20. Any entry made by a resident in Assisted Living/Nursing Home and/or DD

SECTION II Articles for the Home

Class 1. Rugs, Hooked with Fabric A - Rug . . . length and width 24” or larger on one side B - Small Piece . . .length and width less than 24” on one side

Class 2. Latch Hooked with Precut Yarn A. Rug . . . length and width 24” or larger on one side B. Small Piece . . . length and width less than 24” on one side

Class 3. Any Other Kind of Rug

Class 4. Handmade rug to be used as a wall hanging (with sleeve and dowel for hanging)

Class 5. Needlework for the kitchen – potholders, appliance covers, other needlework

Class 6. Needlework to be used in the bathroom

Class 7. Needlework accessories for the home

Class 8. Crocheted piece or set to be used for home decoration

Class 9. Pillowcases – May be crocheted or embroidery trimmed or hand made

Class 10. Embroidered piece or set to be used for home decoration

Class 11. Embroidery trimmed table cover or a luncheon set

Class 12. Crewel Embroidery (may be framed. See Rule 7)

Class 13. Counted Cross Stitch Pictures (See Rule 7)

Class 14. Cross Stitch, any article except framed pictures

Class 15. Needlepoint, petit point

Class 16. Antique Needlework – must be at least 50 years old

Class 17. Pillows – may be decorated

Class 18. Home decorating accessories (non-fabric) no pictures

Class 19. Accessories for the home, using a natural material (such as gourd, nuts, dried flowers)

Class 20. A Decorating Accessory for a child’s room

Class 21. Hand or machine quilted home accessories (No pre-quilted fabric)

Class 22. Christmas decorations for the tree

Class 23. Christmas decorations for the table or mantle

Class 24. Christmas decorations for the wall or door (must hang for exhibiting)

Class 25. Christmas Stockings

Class 26. Christmas Tree Skirts

Class 27. Pictured Framed, any medium except crewel or counted cross-stitch.
(Fine Arts Paintings must be entered in the Art Show)

Class 28. Plaques must have solid back, but no frame (see Rule 7)

Class 29. Wall hangings (rug wall hangings should be entered in Section II, Class 4)
(with sleeve and dowel for hanging)

Class 30.Any entry made by a resident in Assisted Living and/or DD

SECTION III Clothing and Accessories

Class 1. Sweaters A. Knitted B. Crocheted

Class 2. Knitted or Crocheted jacket, coat, dress or suit

Class 3. Knitted or Crocheted shawl, stole, cape, vest

Class 4. Knitted or Crocheted socks, mittens or accessories

Class 5. Knitted or Crocheted baby clothing through size three

Class 6. Knitted or Crocheted children’s clothing

Class 7. Baby clothing through size 3 (no handknitted or crocheted garments)

Class 8. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for child under six

Class 9. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for children six through ten

Class 10. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for person over ten

Class 12. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for a Party: A. Daytime or “After 6” Dresses or Ensembles
B. Bridal Party (incl. Mother of the Bride/Groom; guest etc.), Pageant or Prom Dresses
(may have entry in both A & B in this class only)

Class 13. Seasonal Costumes – Just for Fun (Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Plays, etc.)

Class 14. Man’s or Woman’s vest or jacket (no hand knitted or crocheted garments)

Class 15. Children’s Clothing Accessories

Class 16. Clothing complements A. Accessories for man or woman B. Jewelry C. Purses or Bags

Class 17. Decorated and/or embellished articles of clothing. A. Sweatshirts.B. Any other item

Class 18. Antique Clothing and Accessories. Must be at least 50 years old

Class 19. Toys

Class 20. Dolls, handmade by exhibitor

Class 21. Doll Clothes

Class 22.Any entry made by a resident in Assisted Living/Nursing Home and/or DD

SECTION IV Crafts

Class 1. Ceramics A. Using a commercial mold-any technique. Entry is limited to no more than 6 pieces. Exhibitor may have 2 entries in this class B. Ceramics or sculpture, hand molded

Class 2. Beading

Class 3. Woodcrafts A. Furniture B. Other

Class 4. Wood Carvings

Class 5. Wood Burning

Class 6. Gourd Art

Class 7. Bird Houses – Hand made and/or decorated

Class 8. “Come Into My Garden” craft using a garden theme

Class 9. Handmade Craft using a Pumpkin Theme

Class 10. Halloween Craft

Class 11. Weaving

Class 12. Basketry

Class 13. Decorative Painting on medium other than canvas or paper: A. Tole B. Folk or Primitive Painting

Class 14. Leather Work

Class 15. Stained Glass

Class 16. Miniatures

Class 17. Rubber Stamping

Class 18. Scrapbooking:decorated scrapbooks and photo albums

Class 19. 3-Dimensional Art includes Soft Sculpture, Trapunto

Class 20. Mosaic Tile

Class 21. Pioneer and Old World Crafts

Class 22. Treasures from Trash

Class 23. Hobbies and Collections Exhibits made up of small items must be securely attached to a board not to exceed 36” x 36”. It may be covered with clear plastic. Larger items will be allocated display space not to exceed 36” x 36”. Collections of coins, currency or stamps will not be accepted. Include a small history or explanation.

Class 24. Pumpkin man, woman or child with emphasis on use of natural materials. May be an organized group project (school, church, or similar group). May be set on table or floor. Space not to exceed 48” x 48”. Life size. Premiums for this class, $10.00 first place, regular premium for 2nd and 3rd.

Class 25. Any entry made by A. A resident in Assisted Living/Nursing Home B. DD

Class 11. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for Adult Casual Wear – may be suits, dresses or pants ensemble; for man or woman

SECTION V - JUVENILE/YOUTH CLASSES

Class 1. Quilt made by exhibitor; A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 2. Christmas decorations made by an exhibitor A. Age 12 and under B. age 13-18

Class 3. Clothing made by exhibitor A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 4. Decorated and/or embellished article of clothing A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 5. Knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch. May be clothing or home decorating item. A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 6. Needlework, latchhook, novelties, toys, kitchen or fashion accessories (no clothing) A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 7. Ceramics using a commercial mold A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 8. Ceramics or Sculpture, hand molded by exhibitor A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 9. Woodcrafts A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 10. Handmade Craft Using a Pumpkin Theme A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 11. Pioneer and Old World Crafts A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 12. Juvenile Crafts other than needlework or ceramics. No Christmas decorations A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18 C. School Art Projects

Class 13. Treasures from Trash A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 14 3-D Art A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 15. Scrapbooking A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 16. “Come Into My Garden” including gourd art, birdhouses, stepping stones, etc. A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

Class 17. Any entry made by a youth in the DD program A. Age 12 and under B. Age 13-18

EXHIBITION ONLY. Exhibits will be accepted in any class for Exhibition Only. This is for those who wish to share their work and not have it judged.

SECTION II, CLASS 13 Class may be divided at the discretion of the director if numbers warrant

SECTION V CLASS 12C is reserved for teachers entering class projects. No individual entries in this division.

PUMPKIN AWARD A special rosette and trophy will be presented to the entry in Sections I through IV which, in the opinion of the judges, has made the best use of a pumpkin or pumpkins in its design. A special rosette will be given to one entry in Section V for the best use of a pumpkin or pumpkins in its design.

BEST OF SHOW AWARDS: Judges will select one entry in each section. Premium money will be doubled on each Best of Show entry. Should the Grand Prize new quilt also receive a Best of Show award, the total premium for the entry will be $35.00. Best of Show Rosettes will be given to a Juvenile 12 years and under and a Youth 13-18 for the best entry selected from all the Juvenile classes in Sections V.

A SILVER ROSETTE will be given to the most senior entrant. Submit age at time of entry to qualify for award

ADVANCE REGISTRATION may be made until October 16th by calling Diane at 740-474-4986. Entry tags for preregistered entries may be picked up at the desk at the time exhibits are brought in for exhibit.