NEEDLEWORK and HANDICRAFT 2025
Chief Steward: Narelle Schick: Phone: 0413 199 849
Entries close Monday 10 March 2025 with Secretary PO Box 91 Oakey 4401.
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All exhibits in this section must be delivered to the Stewards at the Main Entry Door of the pavilion before 9am on Thursday 13 March 2025 with entry form and entry fee.
Judging at 10am Thursday 13 March 2025. No late entries accepted.
Exhibits may be removed after 4.00 pm on Saturday 15 March 2025. Exhibits may be left at the Secretary's office prior to the Show. Please attach Entry Label where possible with a safety pin. All awards to be made at the discretion of the Judge. Articles must have been made by exhibitor and not previously shown at an Oakey Show.
ENTRY FEE: $1 in all sections
PRIZE MONEY: First $5; Second $3
Grand Champion Needlework Exhibit of Show donated by QCWA Oakey Branch. A Trophy donated by The Oakey Pharmacy will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points. Champion exhibit classes 3401-3410; 3411-3423; 3430-3436; 3437-3450 sponsored by Kevin & Norma Byers. Champion Handcraft Exhibit: Classes 3424-3429 and exhibitor with the highest number of points in the Senior Sections sponsored by Geoff & Dianah Ray. Prize donated by Geoff & Dianah Ray will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in the Junior Section. Article - not worn; garment - worn; item – either
QUILTING
Quilts will be hung, where space is available - please ensure a minimum of a 3" rod pocket is attached to the quilt for hanging purposes.
Class 3401 Bed Quilt - Professionally Quilted
Class 3402 Bed Quilt - Hand Quilted
Class 3403 Bed Quilt – Machine Quilted
Class 3404 Cot or Lap Quilt
Class 3405 Wall Hanging Quilt – Hand Quilted
Class 3406 Wall Hanging Quilt – Machine Quilted
Class 3407 Table Runner – Hand Quilted
Class 3408 Table Runner – Machine Quilted
Class 3409 Miniature Quilt (maximum size 40cm square)
Class 3410 Stained Glass Work (on fabric)
CHAMPION QUILTING EXHIBIT
Classes 3401 to 3410 sponsored by Kevin & Norma Byers. Affiliated with QCAS Quilts across Qld.
NEEDLEWORK
Class 3411 Dress Hanger
Class 3412 Cushion cover (hand embroidered)
Class 3413 Cushion cover (machine embroided)
Class 3414 Cushion cover (patchwork)
Class 3415 Embroidery - any other article - hand embroidered
Class 3416 Embroidery - any other article - machine embroidered
Class 3417 Hardanger - any medium
Class 3418 Machine or overlocked garment in stretch fabric
Class 3419 Any other article - machine made
Class 3420 Applique featuring any design – machine made
Class 3421 Applique featuring any design – hand made
Class 3422 Patchwork Bag (overlocked or machine made)
Class 3423 Any article featuring stitchery
CHAMPION NEEDLEWORK EXHIBIT
Classes 3411 to 3423 - sponsored by Kevin & Norma Byers
KNITTING, SPINNING AND WEAVING
Class 3424 Dress hanger - knitted
Class 3425 Infants bonnet and booties - hand knitted
Class 3426 Adults jumper or cardigan
Class 3427 Childs jumper or cardigan
Class 3428 Any article - any medium
Class 3429 Rug - any medium
Class 3430 Knitted scarf or beanie
CHAMPION KNITTING, SPINNING AND WEAVING EXHIBIT
Classes 3424-3430 – sponsored by Kevin & Norma Byers
CROCHET
Class 3431 Dress hanger - crochet
Class 3432 Infants outfit - 3 piece
Class 3433 Infants bonnet and bootees
Class 3434 Rug - any size - any medium
Class 3435 Tea cosy
Class 3436 Duchess set - 3 piece
Class 3437 Doyley - not more than 30cm / 11 3/4” in coarse cotton (40 and under)
Class 3438 Table centre over 30cm / 11 3/4” in coarse cotton (40 and under)
Class 3439 Table Cloth – any size
Class 3440 Cushion cover in crochet (cover only)
Class 3441 Afternoon tea cloth or Supper cloth with crochet edge
Class 3442 Handkerchief - edge only - crochet or tatting
Class 3443 Handkerchief - edge and corner - crochet or tatting
Class 3444 Any article - any medium
CHAMPION CROCHET EXHIBIT
Classes 3431 to 3444 sponsored by Kevin & Norma Byers
HANDCRAFTED ARTICLES
Class 3445 Tapestry
Class 3446 Tapestry - long stitch
Class 3447 Article design - cross stitch - front view
Class 3448 Candle Wicking - any article
Class 3449 Diamond Dot
Class 3450 Article of Jewellery
Class 3451 Christmas Decoration
Class 3452 Any other handcrafted article
CHAMPION HANDCRAFTED EXHIBIT
Classes 3445 to 3452 - sponsored by Geoff and Dianah Ray
SCRAP BOOKING/ CARDS
(All pages in plastic sleeves & able to be hung)
Prizemoney for this section is donated by Wayne and Narelle Schick
CHAMPION SCRAPBOOKING & CARD MAKING EXHIBIT-Classes 3453- 3464 -Voucher and sash donated by Lorrimers, Oakey.
Prize money donated by Wayne and Narelle Schick.
Class 3453 Babies and Children
Class 3454 Family
Class 3455 Christmas
Class 3456 Heritage
Class 3457 Celebrations
Class 3458 Pets
Class 3459 Travel or Holidays
Class 3460 Black and white (no colour in layout)
Class 3461 Double page spread
Class 3462 Off the Page
Class 3463 Handmade Card - Seasonal, Easter etc.
Class 3464 Handmade Card - Birthday, Thinking of You etc.
JUNIOR SECTION - PRIMARY PUPILS
A prize donated by Geoff & Dianah Ray will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points. Articles may be laundered.
Class 3465 Year 3 - Handmade article
Class 3466 Year 4 - Handmade article
Class 3467 Year 5 - Handmade article
Class 3468 Year 6 - Handmade article
Class 3469 Hand knitted article
Class 3470 Soft toy
Class 3471 Any other sewn fabric item
Class 3472 Diamond Art
Class 3473 Article of Jewellery
Class 3474 Christmas Decoration
Class 3475 Handmade Card - any theme
Class 3476 Scrapbooking Layout- any theme
Class 3477 Any other Handcrafted article
CHAMPION EXHIBIT from Classes 3465 to 3477 - Sash
SENIOR SECTION - SECONDARY STUDENTS
A Prize donated by Geoff & Dianah Ray will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points.
Class 3478 Garment machine made
Class 3479 Funky cushion
Class 3480 Bag with inside pocket
Class 3481 Soft toy
Class 3482 Any item featuring stitchery
Class 3483 Any patchwork item
Class 3484 Any sewn cloth doll
Class 3485 Sewn article for students under 15 years
Class 3486 Diamond Art
Class 3487 Article of Jewellery
Class 3488 Christmas Decoration
Class 3489 Handmade Card - any theme
Class 3490 Scrapbooking Layout - any theme
Class 3491 Article of Metalwork/Woodwork
Class 3492 Any other Handcrafted article
CHAMPION EXHIBIT from Classes 3478 to 3492 - Sash
CWA HOUSE, MCDONALD NURSING HOME & SISTERS OF
CHARITY DAY CARE GROUP
Class 3493 Piece of Fancywork embroidered
Class 3494 Knitted article
Class 3495 Crocheted article
Class 3496 Handicraft article
Class 3497 Lego
Class 3498 Recycled article
Class 3499 Button Photoframe
Class 3500 Art
Class 3501 Colouring In
Class 3502 Scapbooking
Class 3503 Hand made Card
Class 3504 Jewellery
Class 3505 Christmas Decoration Cushion
Entries in classes 3493 - 3505 (CWA House, McDonald Nursing Home & Sisters of
Charity Day Care Group) will be exempt from entry fees, and no prize money will be
allocated to these classes. Prize cards will be awarded.
RECYCLED CREATIONS
This section is proudly sponsored by Oakey AP & R Society Inc.
Recycled is defined as the process of converting waste or discarded materials
into new articles, often in another form. Articles may be soft or hard in texture,
but does not include any type of perishable materials.
ENTRY FEE: $2 per entry.
PRIZE MONEY: FIRST $20; SECOND $15; THIRD $10
Class 3506 Recycled Item - 18 years and over
Class 3507 Recycled Item - created by a Secondary School Student
Class 3508 Recycled Item - created by a Primary School Student