Dept 28 J – Home Environment & Home Furnishings

Updated: May 28, 2024

Superintendents

Jen Hendrix, Cindy Arndt


  1. Starred (*) exhibits in this department must have a statement describing the room and at least two (2) swatches or descriptions of the paint, fabric, or wallpaper. It must also have the use of the exhibit within the room, where member got the idea, and the cost of the materials either pinned or taped to the exhibit.
  2. Kits may be used but should be stated as such on the entry tag.

CLASS 1 – EXPLORING YOUR HOME

Premiums

Blue Red White Pink
$2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25

 

Lot No

  1. Decorative mat or dresser scarf for any room *
  2. Pillow for any room *
  3. Creative wastebasket of original design *
  4. Creative bulletin board of original design *
  5. Creative wall hanging *
  6. Floor plan of any room drawn to scale, with furniture arrangement, included description of family activities and traffic patterns of room
  7. Board (18″ x 36″) with 3 examples of faux finish painting techniques, labeled
  8. Hot Pad
  9. Purchased wooden article (finished by exhibitor: stained, varnished, painted, etc.) – include 3″ x 5″ card stating steps taken
  10. Refinished wooden article – include 3″ x 5″ card stating steps taken
  11. Fleece blanket
  12. Any other homemade decoration, not listed above

 

CLASS 2 – LIVING WITH OTHERS

Premiums

Blue Red White Pink
$2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.75

 

Lot No.

  1. Pillow for any room using applique or stitchery *
  2. Simple curtains or drapes for any room *
  3. Individual table mat for any room using applique or stitchery *
  4. Creative wall hanging *
  5. Centerpiece for family dining room table *
  6. (18″ x 36″) board with 3 examples of faux finish painting techniques, labeled *
  7. Scale drawing of any room drawn showing furniture arrangement, include sample materials to illustrate combination of fabrics, colors and finishes used in room *
  8. Purchased wooden article (finished by exhibitor: stained, varnished, painted, etc.) – include 3″x5″ card stating steps taken
  9. Refinished wooden article – include 3″x5″ card stating steps taken
  10. Set of desk accessories (2 or more items)
  11. Poster (11″ x 14″) illustrating color coding for safety and convenience
  12. Fleece blanket
  13. Any other homemade decoration, not listed above

 

 

CLASS 3 – WHERE I LIVE & IN MY HOME

Premiums

Blue Red White Pink
$3.00 $2.75 $2.50 $2.25

 

Lot No.

  1. Pillow for any room *
  2. Table runner using advanced design and application techniques *
  3. Wall hanging using advanced design and application techniques *
  4. Bulletin board with sample of intended use displayed *
  5. Creative mobile for any room *
  6. Board (18” x 36”) with 3 examples of faux finish painting techniques, labeled *
  7. To scale 3-dimensional display of any room showing furniture arrangement – include samples of materials to illustrate Combination of fabrics, colors and finishes used in room *
  8. Creative accessory for any room *
  9. Three to five items hand made for a specific room (Items must be at the fair.) – arrange, on a poster, samples from room, such as color and texture, to show relationship of items in the room *
  10. Useful storage unit for books, collections, etc., planned by and made by exhibitor
  11. Refinished or remodeled piece of furniture – include a statement of work done *
  12. Quilt or bedspread *
  13. Holiday decoration *
  14. Finished piece of furniture – include statement of work completed
  15. Fleece blanket
  16. Any other homemade, not listed above

 

CLASS 4 – TIED ITEMS AND QUILTING

Lot No.

  1. Pillow, tied
  2. Blanket or throw, tied
  3. Wall hanging, tied
  4. Preprinted fabric, tied
  5. Table runner or placemat, tied
  6. Any other article, tied
  7. Pillow, hand quilted
  8. Blanket or throw, hand quilted
  9. Wall hanging, hand quilted
  10. Preprinted fabric, hand quilted
  11. Table runner or placemat, hand quilted
  12. Pot holder, hand quilted
  13. Any other article, hand quilted
  14. Pillow, machine quilted
  15. Blanket or throw, machine quilted
  16. Wall hanging, machine quilted
  17. Preprinted fabric, machine quilted
  18. Table runner or placemat, machine quilted
  19. Pot holder, machine quilted
  20. Any other article, machine quilted