4-H Exhibits
1. Open to all Carter County 4-H’ers.
2. One entry per class per exhibitor.
3. Danish system is used in judging (Blue, Red, White).
4. Exhibitions must be projects completed or in the process of completion since September 1, 2007.  Exhibits accepted from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2008 and 9:00-11:00 on Monday, August 4th.     
5. Premiums will be $3.00 for blue, $2.00 for red, and $1.00 for white.

4-H HORTICULTURE CLASSES

Poster Displays – A one page description of project must accompany entry.
561    Environmental Awareness
562    Production and Marketing
563    Experimental Horticulture
564    Horticultural Project Exhibits

Plant Display:  
565    Terrariums
566    Dish gardens (desert or tropical)
567    Vegetable bucket gardens (grown in container - not dug out of the garden)
568    Annual bucket gardens
569    House plants
570    Hanging baskets

Garden and/or Orchard Displays
 571    The exhibitor may exhibit as many different fruits and/or vegetables from their garden as desired.  Any size or type (minimum of five types) of produce may be displayed in the 2'x3' area provided for each exhibit. The exhibit must be in a display container (box or basket) which can be easily moved. They will be judged as follows:
Quality of Produce                40%
Attractiveness of Container            30%
Uniformity and true-to-typeness        10%
Number of different types            15%
Labeling                      5%

4-H'ers may also exhibit plates of vegetables. A white paper plate for vegetables must be supplied by the exhibitor. Classes of vegetables will be limited to:
572    Tomato (5 per plate) Must be ripe (red or yellow color only)
573    Peppers, hot, bell, or sweet (5 per plate)
574    Cucumbers, slicing (5 per plate), pickling (5 per plate)
575    Beans, snap or lima (12 per plate)
576    Corn, sweet (in the husk with silks) (5 ears per plate)
577    Cantaloupe (1 whole), halved
578    Other Vegetable

4-H TOBACCO CLASSES

Burley Division – Stripped
Class No.
6    Flying (L or F)    
7    Lug (L or F)        
8    Bright Leaf    
9     Red Leaf (Must grade R or FR under government grade)
10    Tip (Leaf 16 inches or under)

Burley - Best Crop
Entries shall be on an individual basis and must be produced by the exhibitor.  An entry shall consist of four grades:  Flying, Lugs, Bright Leaf and Red Leaf.  Each grad shall consist of two hands of 20 leaves each and samples entered in Classes 6 through 10 shall not be considered for this class.  
Class No.
18    Best Crop, 4-H, 4 grades

4-H CROP CLASSES

1. Grain must be in one (1) gallon zip lock bags.  
2. Bring ½ hay bale securely bound with cord or twine.  
3.  Legume hay shall consist of 85% if the class designed legume.  Grass hay shall be85% of the class-designed grass.  Mixed hay should contain only one eligible grass and one eligible legume.  The legume component shall be at least 30 percent alfalfa and not more than 70% legume.  Eligible legumes are alfalfa, red clover, and ladino clover.  Eligible grasses are timothy, Bermuda grass, orchard grass, tall fescue and rye grass.

LEGUME HAY:  
600 Alfalfa hay, ½ bale from the current year's project crop, neatly tied and labeled.
601 Red clover hay, ½ bale (from the current year's project crop, neatly tied and labeled.

GRASS HAY:  
602     Timothy Hay, ½ bale from this current year's project crop, neatly tied and labeled.  
603     Other Grass Hay, ½ bale from the current year's project crop, neatly tied and labeled.  

MIXED HAY:
604 Mixed Hay, ½ bale from the current year's project crop, neatly tied and labeled.

YELLOW CORN:  
605 Yellow-ear, from the previous year's crop, 8 ears shucked, and labeled with variety and yield.
606 Yellow-ear, from the current year's crop, 8 ears shucked, and labeled with variety and yield.
607 Yellow-shelled, from the previous year's crop, 0.5 gallon in a container, and labeled to show variety and yield.

FIELD SOYBEANS (Oil):  
614     Soybeans from the current year's crop, three stalks tied together below leaves, with roots intact, but free of soil, and labeled to show variety.
615     Soybeans from the previous year's crop. 1-gallon zip lock bag, and labeled to show
variety and yield.
616    Potted Soybean plant from current year’s crop.  One plant per container (two gallon or less).  

GRAIN SORGHUM (Milo):  
617    Grain Sorghum from the current year's crop, three stalks tied together below leaves, with roots in tact, but free of soil, and labeled to show variety.
618    Grain Sorghum from the previous year's crop, 1 gallon zip lock bag, and labeled to show variety and yield.


4-H ELECTRICITY CLASSES
1. Follow project guidelines in the 4-H project book.

FUNDAMENTALS  (DC Power, Units 1 & 2)
645    Battery powered series and parallel circuits
646    Electric Games
647    Electromagnetic circuits
648    DC motor
WIRING (AC power, Unit 3)
649    Electric extension cord - (3 wire), heavy duty outdoor (GFCI outlet acceptable)
650    Wiring diagram for home and/or farmstead
651    Wiring Display - actual wiring for a specific unit
LIGHTING (not covered in new material)
652     “Pop can” lamp kits
653     Table, desk, vanity, or floor lamps (any purpose -kits only)
654     Pin Up lamp (kit or original design)
655     Table, desk, vanity, or floor lamps (any purpose - original design only)
ELECTRONICS
656     Solar electric cell applications
657     Basic electronic circuits with solid-state components (from kits).
658     Basic electronic circuits with solid-state components (original circuit design).


4-H WOODWORKING CLASSES
674    Level I, made from a kit.  Simple items which have pre-cut and pre-drilled parts and youth demonstrate knowledge of assembly, selection and use of fasteners, sanding techniques, and appropriate finishes
675    Level II, made from a kit.  More elaborate items which require cutting, drilling and youth demonstrate knowledge of selection and skill in use of fasteners, sanding techniques, and appropriate finishes
676     Level I, not from a kit.  Simple constructed wood item showing knowledge of hand tools, wood selection, cutting, drilling, use of fasteners, sanding techniques, and appropriate finishes.
677    Level II, not from a kit. More elaborate items that demonstrate a mastered skills with hand tools, basic knowledge of power hand tools, fastening options, appropriate surface preparations, and finish applications.
678    Level III, not from a kit.  Items showing a more advanced knowledge of power tools, expertise in cutting, fitting, surface preparation, attention to fastening details, and finish application.
679        Level IV, no kits. Exhibits with a "furniture" quality finish, showing an     understanding of all woodworking techniques learned in previous levels.  Items     showing a mastery of joint construction and use of special woods, and finishes.     
680    Level IV, no kits.  Exhibits that do not have a fine finish (painted finish allowable)     because of practical use.  Items demonstrate knowledge of all     woodworking     techniques learned in previous levels.  Items showing a mastery of cutting, drilling,         joint construction, use of special woods, and appropriate finishes.

4-H ENTOMOLOGY CLASSES
Specifications for exhibits:
    a.      All exhibits are to be standard size 18" x 24" and not more than 3 1/2" thick with Plexiglass cover and cellotex type false pinning bottoms.  Entomology boxes from the Cooperative Extension Office will also be acceptable.  Plastic wrap must be placed over insects in the styrofoam, cardboard or chipboard boxes.  
    b.        One half of the specimens may be from the previous year's collection or from anywhere in the United States; one half or more must be Kentucky insects collected since the last Kentucky State Fair.
    c.      For the first through fifth year projects, a display collection catalog must be in an envelope attached to the back of the display box.  Envelopes should be attached to permit their being opened easily to remove catalogue from them without moving the exhibit.
    d.    Entomology exhibits are judged on the following categories:  Orders, Species, Common Names, Labels, Condition of Specimens, Overall Appearance, Life Cycle Representation, Catalog of Specimens.  
687    First year project (1 or 2 boxes with minimum of 25 insects, maximum 50 insects, from at least four orders.  Identification beyond order not necessary.  All specimens must have date and locality label.)
688    Second year project (1 or 2 boxes with minimum of eight orders and not less than 50 insects, nor more than 100 insects.)  Half of the insects should be identified with a common name.
689      Third year project (2 boxes with a minimum of 10 orders and 100 insects, a maximum of 150 insects.)

4-H FORESTRY CLASSES
1. Follow guidelines in the 4-H Forestry Project Book.
FIRST YEAR
703    Leaf Collections - Collection of 10 leaves representing 10 forest trees found in Kentucky.
704     Leaf Print Collection - Collect and print 10 leaves representing 10 forest trees found in Kentucky.  
SECOND YEAR
705     Leaf Collection-2nd year - Collection of 20 leaves representing 20 forest trees and different from ones done in first year project found in Kentucky.  
706    Educational Exhibit - Develop a creative educational exhibit on some phase of forestry.  The exhibit may utilize any visual technique.  The total exhibit is not to exceed dimensions of 2' x 2', or four (4) square feet.
THIRD YEAR AND OVER
707     Educational Exhibit - Develop a creative educational exhibit on some phase of forestry. The exhibit may utilize any visual technique.  The total is not to exceed dimensions of 3'x3', or nine (9) square feet.
708     Stem, Leaf, Fruit display - Collect and mount 5 stems, leaves and fruit representing  5 forest trees found in Kentucky.  

4-H ART CLASSES
1.    Exhibits will be disqualified if:
    a.    Pictures or other hanging items do not have an attached hanger (wire hangers attached to the frame for paintings and drawings only). No wire hooks taped to back.  All hangers must support the weight of item.  Pictures should be framed and ready for hanging.
    b.    Pictures are not mounted on firm mat, foam core and/or framed with attached hanger.  No poster board allowed.
    c.    Entries are not labeled as to whether they are an original design, made from a pattern, or made from a purchased kit
    d.    If subject matter is not “family friendly”
    e.    Drawings and paintings must be framed.

727    Junior Jewelry Beadwork – One piece of jewelry created by youth (Jewelry quality only).  No kits or pony beads allowed.  Glass, clay or wooden beads (painted or carved) permitted only
728    Senior Jewelry Beadwork – One set (at least two items) of jewelry created by youth (Jewelry quality only) .  No kits or pony beads allowed.  Glass, clay or wooden beads (painted or carved) permitted only.  
729    Junior Folk Art –  One Item that has paint for a decorative or craft purpose other than canvas or paper.  No Clothing!  The following items will only be accepted in this category:  Stool, gourd, or small box (any shape).
730    Senior Folk Art - same as above.
731    Junior Weaving – One pair of place-mats, pot holders (pair) or one small wall hanging item made through various weaving techniques using mix media fibers, no plastic materials allowed.  Baskets are not included.  Wall hangings must be mounted and be ready for hanging.
732    Senior Weaving – One item; rug, belt, stool with woven seat, or wall hanging item made through various weaving techniques using mixed media fibers, no plastic materials allowed. Baskets are not included.  Wall hangings must be mounted and be ready for hanging.  
733    Junior Nature Crafts – Wreath made from natural materials only.  No kits allowed.  Must include wire or hooks and be ready for hanging.
734    Senior Nature Crafts –Wreath, or hand carved native materials made from natural materials only.  No kits allowed.  Must include wire or hooks and be ready for hanging.
735    Junior Basket Making - Natural materials, any size, shape or design.  Non-natural materials may be woven into design.
736    Senior Basket Making - same as above
737    Junior Leather Craft - Item made from leather.  May or may not be tooled.  Kits allowed.
738    Senior Leather Craft - same as above.  No kits allowed.
The following rules apply to all ceramic classes:  Original design ceramics will be accepted in that class only.  It will not be accepted in glazed or stained classes.  Must be fired.  Small items, which are easily separated or destroyed, should be placed in small plastic bags.    For items with more than one piece, a description on the back of the ID card is suggested with number of pieces, color, etc.  In addition, label each item in an inconspicuous location.
741    Junior Original Design Ceramics - original item made from clay, using a process of casting, hand molding, or a potter's wheel.
742    Senior Original Design Ceramics - same as above.
743    Junior Acrylic/Oil Painting - items that are made through the process of painting on paper or canvas, using any acrylic or oil process.  Paint-by-number will be disqualified.  No kits, original work only.
744    Senior Acrylic/Oil Painting - same as above.
745    Junior Watercolor Painting - items that are made through the process of painting on paper or canvas, using any watercolor process.
746    Senior Watercolor Painting - same as above
747    Junior Color Drawing - items made through the use of drawing lines using pen, pencil, pastel, charcoal, markers or chalk.
748    Senior Color Drawing - same as above.
749    Junior Black and White Drawing - items made through the use of drawing lines using pen, pencil, charcoal, markers or chalk.  No additional colors added.
750    Senior Black and White Drawing - same as above.


4-H PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

Specifications for exhibits:  (Those not meeting specifications listed below will be disqualified).
4-H’er may enter in only one level per year.
All pictures must be made since the last State Fair. Photos may be either Black & White or Color unless otherwise stated.  
ALL CLASSES (including Horticulture) WITH ONE PHOTOGRAPH SHOULD BE MOUNTED ON 10”x 16” MAT BOARD (no poster board).  Single photographs are limited to maximum size of 8”x 10”.
ALL CLASSES (including Horticulture) WITH MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHS (MORE THAN ONE PHOTOGRAPH) SHOULD BE MOUNTED ON 16” x 20” MAT BOARD (no poster board).
Each picture must be mounted securely.  Rubber cement or dry mounting tissue is recommended.  DO NOT use photo mounting corners.
LEVEL 1 - Classes 760, 762, 763 and 765 must be mounted on 10” x 16” mat board.  Classes 761, 764 and 766 must be mounted on 16” x 20” mat board.  Minimum size for photograph is 3.5” x 5”; maximum size is 8” x 10”.
Single photograph; subject: a hobby
Sequence of three photographs; subject: a hobby
Single photograph; subject: landscape [definition of a landscape: a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery (a portion of land which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including mountains, rivers, lakes, and whatever the land contains--trees, flowers, grasses, etc.).]
Single photograph; subject: animals
Collection:  Three different points of view of the same subject
My Community:  Single photograph of a interesting building within your community (Photo size is limited to maximum of 8” x 10”)
Five photographs of an event.  Attach a description of the event to back of board.
LEVEL 2 –Classes 771, 772, 774, 777 and 778 must be mounted on 10” x 16” mat board.  Classes 770, 773, 775 and 776 must be mounted on 16” x 20” mat board.  Minimum size for photograph is 3.5” x 5”; maximum size is 8” x 10”.
Five photographs showing movement
Single photograph; subject: person (photographic portrait of an individual)
Single photograph; subject: still life  
Collection:  Three to five photographs of the same subject
My Community:  Single photograph (your choice of subject) within your community
My Community:  Tell a story about your community with 3-5 photographs.
My Community:  Collage of photographs, mounted on 16”x 20” mat board, unlimited number of photographs, size of photographs limited to minimum 3.5”x 5” and maximum size 8” x 10”, on the subject of “My Community”
Digital Collage: multiple images cropped, resized and combined into one digital image 8” x 10” print (recommend 200-300dpi).
Digital illustration – Single 8” x 10” image.  Content CAN be digitally manipulated or altered, mounted on 10” x 16” mat board.  Attach to back of mat board: 1. a one page description explaining alterations made and how it was done. 2. a print of the ORIGINAL image.

HORTICULTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
780    A single black and white.  Horticultural subject or activity.
781    A single color.  Horticultural subject or activity.
782    A sequence of 4 photographs.  In color or black and white representing a horticultural event or activity.  The horticultural story must be apparent only through the photographs.  No words or captions will be added to the exhibit
783    Horticulture collection (B&W or color), consisting of 6 photographs mounted on 16” x 20” mat board.
 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 4-H SEWING CLASSES

Items must be “handmade”; no ready-to-wear/factory made items will be accepted.   
Junior (Ages 9-13) - BEGINNING
Unit I – Let’s Learn to Sew - Entry-level exhibit must be made from woven fabric and include straight machine stitching and a casing.
Clothing Option:  Shorts, pants, or skirt with casing waistline (elastic and/or drawstring).
Non Clothing Option:  Drawstring tote bag, purse, or laundry bag.
Unit II – Let’s Get to the Bottom - Exhibit must be made from woven fabric and must have enclosed seams, interfacing, and zipper.
792    Clothing Option:  Skirt, shorts or pants with zipper and a waistband or facing.
793    Non Clothing Option:  Tote bag, purse, or gym bag with zipper and self-fabric straps or handles.
Unit III – Top it Off - Intermediate level exhibit must be made from woven fabric and include buttons and buttonholes, may include a simple lining, trim, collar, and sleeves.
794    Clothing Option:  Shirt, simple jacket, one piece dress with no waistline, cape with a hood or collar, bathrobe, or vest with lining or facing.  Project must include buttons and buttonholes.
795     Non Clothing Option:  Backpack with lining, applied trim, and button/buttonhole closure.
Unit IV – Stretch Your Knit Skills - Intermediate level exhibit must be made from a stable knit fabric with limited amount of stretch any include rib knit for trim only.
1 or 2 piece complete outfit such as a dress, top and bottom, pajamas, or nightshirt.
Unit V – Put it All Together - Advanced level exhibit combining previously learned and newly acquired skills to construct a coordinating ensemble.
797    Clothing Option:  2 or 3 piece complete coordinating outfit; such as warm up suit; dress with jacket or coat, swimwear with cover-up, jacket or shirt with slacks/shirt skirt.  At least one piece must include sleeves and a collar/hood.  No simple casings.  Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two.
798    Non Clothing Option:  2 or 3 piece coordinating luggage/purse set.  Must include zipper(s) and pocket(s).
Senior (Ages 14-19) - INTERMEDIATE SEWING – LEVEL 1
Let’s be Casual
799    Clothing Option:  1 or 2 piece complete outfit made from knit or woven fabric such as a dress, top and bottom, simple pajamas, or robe.
800    Non Clothing Option:  2  coordinating fashion accessories from the following:  wallet, garment bag, purse, backpack or duffel bag.  At least one piece must have a zipper.
Dress it Up
1 or 2 piece complete outfit, such as a dress, suit, pantsuit, sport coat and slacks.  
    Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two.
Match it Up
802    Clothing Option:  Choose at least one item from each group to make a complete 3 or 4 piece-coordinated outfit:
Shorts, pants, or skirt
Top, blouse, shirt
Vest, jacket, sweater
At least one piece is required to have regulation set in sleeves.  Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two.  An accessory item may be included as the fourth piece.
Non Clothing Option:  3 or 4 piece coordinating luggage/travel accessories set.
Each piece must have an applied border/trims, pocket and zipper.
Creative Expressions
Clothing Option:  Construct a complete outfit for one of the following activities:
Halloween, theater, or historic costume
Uniform for medical, cheerleader, dancer, etc.
Riding apparel
Documentation is required.  Include the following information:  Purpose for the garment, reason for choosing, and any alterations made to individualize the pattern.
Non Clothing Option:  Select one of the following and construct a:
Fabric doll or animal with a wardrobe of two outfits
Machine appliquéd specialty flag or decorative banner (minimum size 24 inches x 24 inches)
Documentation is required.  Include the following information:  Purpose for the item and reason for choosing.  If a flag/banner is chosen, include design plan/drawing.
ADVANCED SEWING – LEVEL 2
Leisure Time
Clothing Option:  2 or 3 piece complete outfit.  Choose from the following:
Athletic wear such as leotard, cycling wear, warm-up suit, bathing suit and cover-up, tennis wear
Pajamas and robe (must use specialty fabric such as terry cloth, flannel, fleece, nylon tricot)
Raincoat and hat or rain suit
Non Clothing Option:
Kite (minimum size 2ft x 3 ft)
Formal Affair
1 or 2 piece complete outfit, such as a prom dress, bridesmaid dress, or tuxedo.
Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two.
Tailor Made
Suit, jacket, or coat, made from 100% wool or a least 60% wool blend fabric.
Traditional or speed tailoring techniques must be used to create structure in the areas of the neck, shoulder, and hemlines.  
Wearable Art
810    A complete sewn outfit consisting of 1 to 3 pieces.  Garment pieces may include dress, vest, jumper, jacket, pants, skirt, or blouse/shirt.  At least one piece must include some sort of fabric manipulation or embellishment.  In addition, coordinating accessories may also be included such as hats, scarves, ties, or shawls.  If accessories are included they must also include embellishment.
Documentation is required.  Include how the design was created, time involved, and any design drawings that were used in the creation.

4-H NEEDLEWORK CLASSES
Each category (division) will be broken down into the following classes:
Young Junior    -     Ages 9 to 11
Beginner         -    Age 12 and above; refers to skill level
Intermediate    -    Age 12 and above; refers to skill level
Advanced         -    Age 12 and above; refers to skill level

CROCHET
 813    Young Junior:  Here We Go, Row by Row!   (Ages 9 to 11) - Exhibit one item using single or double crochet stitches with 4-ply worsted weight yarn.  
   814    Beginner:   Here We Go, Around and Around! - Exhibit one item pair of items, or set using single and/or double crochet stitches.  May use yarn other than 4-ply worsted weight.  
815    Intermediate:   Here We Go, Patterns Galore! - Exhibit one item, pair of items, or set using one or more pattern stitches.  Must include increased/decrease stitches unless project has one or more pattern stitches.  Must include increase and/or decrease stitches.  
816    Advanced:  From There to Here, Anything Goes! - Exhibit one item or pair of items that includes advanced skills listed in project guide.  
EMBROIDERY
    All projects are to be a completed item (examples: framed piece, pillow, wall hanging, pot holder, eyeglass holder, etc.) or can be created on a purchased item. (Example: pillowcase, clothing, tote bag, purse, bib, dishtowel, etc.) Items may be made from purchased kits that meet the individual project guidelines.
817    Young Junior:  Begin Embroidery - Exhibit one of the following:
Item of red work (red floss on white or unbleached plain woven fabric).  Must include stem stitch and have minimum embroidered area of 4-x 4-inches.
Item of cross stitch - ¼-inch checked gingham and have a minimum embroidered area of 4 x 4 inches.
Item of cross stitch with stamped design on plain woven fabric and have a minimum embroidered area of 4 x 4 inches.
Item with a cross stitch border design on plain woven white fabric that has a minimum embroidered area of 2 x 8 inches.
818    Beginner:   Embroidery 101 - Exhibit one of the following:
Item of red work (red floss on white or unbleached plain woven fabric).  Must include stem stitch and have a minimum embroidered area of 5 x 7 inches.
Item of cross stitch on ¼-inch gingham and have a minimum embroidered area of 5 x 7 inches.
Item of cross stitch with stamped design on white plain woven fabric and have a minimum embroidered area of 5 x 7 inches.
Item with a cross stitch border design on plain woven white fabric that has a minimum embroidered area of 2 x 16 inches.
Item of Candlewicking on plain wove fabric.  Must include colonial knots and have a minimum embroidered area of 7 x 7 inches.
Item of free embroidery on plain woven fabric or felt. Must include 5 of the following different stitches (stem/outline, lazy daisy, running, straight, French knot, satin, blanket, chain, back stitch). Must use 3 or more colors of floss and have a minimum embroidered area of 5 x 7 inches.
Item of snowflake embroidery (Chicken Scratch) on ¼ inch or smaller checked gingham. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 5 x 7 inches.  
819    Intermediate:   More Embroidery 201 -    Exhibit one of the following:
Item of free embroidery on plain woven fabric. Must include minimum of 6 different embroidery stitches with 3 or more colors of embroidery floss. Must have minimum embroidered area of 7 x 9 inches.
Item of counted cross stitch on 11 or 14 count Aida cloth or other fabric using waste canvas. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 3 x 3 inches.
Item of huck embroidery on huck toweling creating a minimum 2 inch wide border design.
Item of huck embroidery (Swedish weaving) on monk’s cloth with minimum embroidered area of 36 x 36 inches.
820    Advanced:   Creative Embroidery 301 - Exhibit one of the following:
Item of counted cross stitch on smaller than 14 count even weave or Aida cloth. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 5 x 7 inches.
Item of crewel embroidery on linen or cotton twill fabric using crewel or Persian yarn. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 6 x 8 inches.
Item created or embellished with silk ribbon embroidery using 5 or more embroidery stitches with silk ribbon.  Design may also include embroidery floss.
Item constructed of irregularly shaped fabric pieces embellished with a combination of ribbon work, specialty thread, embroidery stitches, and/or beadwork creating a finished crazy quilt design.

KNITTING:
821    Young Junior:   Learn to Knit - Exhibit one item or pair of items using 4-ply worsted weight yarn.  Items are limited to those that include garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and/or ribbing stitch.
822    Beginner:   Knit One, and Purl too! - Exhibit one item or pair of items. May use yarn other than 4-ply worsted weight yarn.  Two colors and one pattern stitch may be used in addition to garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and/or ribbing stitch.  
823    Intermediate:  Keep on Knitting! - This project focuses on shape.  Exhibit one item or a pair of items using pick up stitches, multiple color changes (stripes or duplicate stitch), and/or circular knitting.  Item must include increase or decrease.  May use yarns other than 4-ply worsted weight yarn.    
824    Advanced:   Knitter’s Choice -  Exhibit one item or a pair of items using charted designs or design your own.  Charted designs may include color changes such as Fairisle knitting or multiple pattern stitches such as Aran Isle knitting or lace knitting.  Knitting with beads is also acceptable.  Original designs must include a copy of directions, notes, and any diagrams used to create the item.   

LACEWORK  --  TATTING
825    Beginner:  Just a Tatter - Exhibit one of the following items:  hand towel with edging, pillowcase with edging, or handkerchief with edging  (motif made with stitches which are repeated), or simple motif as embellishment on clothing or other item.
826    Intermediate:  Just a Ball and Shuttle - Exhibit one of the following items using 2-threads:  book mark, or piece of jewelry (no beadwork)
827    Advanced:  Tatting and a Little More - Exhibit one of the following items using 2- threads and beads:   jewelry, advanced motif as embellishment on clothing or other items, or 6 sheets of stationery with motif and beads.

NEEDLEPOINT
 828    Beginner:  Get to the Point - Exhibit one of the following: item with minimum finished size of 5-inches square, pin cushion using tent stitches and two or more colors, or purchased kit meeting project guidelines.
829    Intermediate:  A Stitch at a Time - Exhibit one of the following using three or more colors:  personalized (name or initials) belt, 9-inch square (minimum finished size) sampler using a minimum of four decorative stitches one of which may be a tent stitch – can be framed or finished as a pillow, patterned pin cushion  (6-inch square minimum finished size), or  purchased kit meeting project guidelines.
830    Advanced:   Patient Stitching Block by Block - Exhibit one of the following items using three or more colors:   12-inch square (minimum size) item using 4-H design or design of your choice with tent stitch and one or more decorative stitch(es), sampler using a minimum of 6 stitches  (Project may be finished into a pillow, a foot stool, chair seat, framed as a picture or other item of choice.), or purchased kit meeting project guidelines.  

QUILTING --  Machine
831    Young Junior:   Let’s Learn to Machine Quilt -Exhibit one rectangle placemat with fringed edges; finish size 12- x 18-inches
832    Beginner:  Machine Quilting—Pillow Talk - Exhibit one 14- x 14-inch square rag pillow (quilting required on one side).
833    Intermediate:  Machine Quilting—Quilt as You Go - Exhibit one of the following items that are made by piecing and quilting as you go using either the sew and flip method or quilting squares prior to piecing:
24 x 24-inch (minimum finished size) pieced and machine quilted item. Suggestions: baby quilt, tree skirt, lap quilt, wall hanging
Two 14-inch squares (minimum) to make a completed project.  Suggestions:  tote, pillow, chair pad, placemat, etc    
     834    Advanced:  Stitch it Down by Machine - Exhibit one 24 x 24-inch (minimum finished size) machine quilted item.  Quilt top may be appliquéd or patchwork

QUILTING – Hand
835    Young Junior:  Let’s Learn to Hand Quilt - Exhibit one hand quilted 8-inch square hot pad.
836    Beginner:  Hand Quilting—Pillow Talk - Exhibit one hand quilted 14-inch patchwork pillow.
837    Intermediate:  Hand Quilting—Piecing It Together - Exhibit one hand quilted 24 x 24-inch (minimum size) pieced item any shape.   
838    Advanced:  Stitch it Down by Hand - Exhibit one hand quilted and hand appliqué item (any size).  Suggested items include:  holiday stocking, tree skirt, wall-hanging, quilt.  

             
4-H FOODS CLASSES
1. Use recipes from 4-H project books.   
Level A:  Six Easy Bites
841        Four (4) drop, Colossal cookies
842        Four (4) home-made brownies
843        Four (4) chocolate chip muffins, or bran muffins (4-H web site)
844        Four (4) two-inch square granola bars
845        Poster - What's My Line (pp. 48-49)
Level B:  Tasty Tidbits
846     One eight inch round layer chocolate cake, made with applesauce, no icing
847     Four (4) pretzels, rolled, twisted, or curved
848     Four (4) rolled baking powder biscuits
849        Four (4) cheese straws  (4-H web site)
850        Poster - Check'em out! (pp. 20-21)
Level C:  You’re the Chef
851     One-half loaf banana bread
852     One quarter tea ring bread (yeast dough)
853     Four (4) yeast rolls or breadsticks (not twisted)
854        Four (4) two-inch square cornbread (4-H web site)
855        Poster - Food Photography (pp. 46-47)
Level D:  Foodworks
856     One whole, double crust apple pie
857     Four (4) two-inch diamond shaped of baklava
858        One-half apple cake (4-H web site)
859        Poster - Mexican Flan (pp. 52-53)