• ATV & Motorcycle Dirt Drags
• Baby Show
• Barnyard Olympics
• Board of Directors
• Children's Parade of Pets
• Children's Pedal Tractor Pull
• Clothing Construction
• Contest Horse Show
• Creative Writing Contest
• Deadweight Pull
• Demolition Derby
• Family Fun Night
• Field Crops, Flowers & Gardens
• Fine Art Exhibit
• Food Open Class
• Garden Tractor Pull
• Greased Pig Contest
• General Rules
• Hamburger Cookoff
• Handicrafts & Hobbies
• Home Economics
• Honey & Sweeteners
• Karaoke Contest-Adult
• Kentucky Livestock Exhibition
• Kid’s “Karaoke Idol” Contest
• Little Miss and Little Master
• Miss Kenton County Fair
• Miss Pre-Teen Contest
• Needlework Open Class
• Open Beef Show
• Open Poultry Show
• Open Rabbits
• Open Youth Goat Show
• Photography
• Quilting Open Class
• Sale of Champions
• Salsa Recipe Contest
• Saturday Night Horse Show
• Schedule of Events
• Sr. Little Miss & Little Master
• Truck & Tractor Pull
• Tug of War
• Western Pleasure Horse Show

4-H NEEDLEWORK
(Division 6033)

• Requires Home Economics Record book.
• Each division will be broken into the following classes:
1. Young Junior-ages 9-11
2. Beginner-all ages/refers to skill level
3. Intermediate-all ages/refers to skill level
4. Advanced-al ages/refers to skill level

CROCHET
• Exhibit only 1 crochet item per 4-Her
813 Young Junior: Here We Go, row By Row! (Ages 9-11)
Exhibit one item using single or double crochet stitches with 4-ply worsted weight yarn. Options include: scarf, purse, belt, hat.
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. May include increase/decrease stitches. Options include: purse, scarf, vest, shawl, small afghan, lap wrap.
815 Intermediate: Here We Go, Patterns Galore!
Exhibit one item, pair of items or set using intermediate skills and one or more pattern stitches. Can include one or more colors in alternating rows (stripes). May include increased/decrease stitches. Suggested items include: sweater, vest, shawl, mittens, hat, baby blanket, set of 5 different ornaments made with bedspread-weight thread.
816 Advanced: From There to Here, Anything Goes!
Exhibit one item or pair of items that includes advanced skills listed in the member’s project guide. Advance skills listed in the project guide are: afghan stitch, beadwork, camel crochet, filet crochet, Irish crochet, Kro-knit/Hook, Kro-tat, Hairpin Lace, or broomstick lace. Combining pattern stitches with crocheted buttons and/or buttonholes, creating plaids, geometric designs or checks, making novelty crochet articles or creating your own design. Original designs must include a copy of directions, notes and diagrams used to create the items(s). Suggested items include: Sweater, jacket, coat, multi-colored hat, purse, collar (made with bedspread-weight cotton thread)

EMBROIDERY
• Exhibit only 1 embroidery item per 4-Her
• 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: Beginning Embroidery (Ages 9-11)
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”X4”.
• Item of cross stitch-1/4 inch checked gingham and have a minimum embroidered area of 4”X4”.
• Item of cross stitch with stamped design on plain woven fabric and have a minimum embroidered area of 4”X4”.
• Item with a cross stitch border design on plain woven white fabric that has a minimum embroidered area of 2”X8”.
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”X7”.
• Item of cross stitch on ¼” gingham and have a minimum embroidered area of 5”X7”.
• Item of cross stitch with stamped design on white plain woven fabric and have a minimum embroidered area of 5”X7”.
• Item with a cross stitch border design on plain woven white fabric that has a minimum embroidered area of 2”X16”.
• Item of Candlewicking on plain woven fabric. Must include colonial knots and have a minimum embroidered area of 7”X7”.
• 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”X7”.
• Item of snowflake embroidery (Chicken Scratch) on ¼” or smaller checked gingham. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 5”X7”.
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”X9”.
• 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”X3”.
• Item of huck embroidery on huck toweling creating a minimum 2” wide border design.
• Item of huck embroidery (Swedish weaving) on monk's cloth with minimum embroidered area of 36”X36”.
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”X7”.
• Item of crewel embroidery on linen or cotton twill fabric using crewel or Persian yarn. Must have a minimum embroidered area of 6”X8”.
• 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.
• Item of English Smocking, minimum smocked area 4 1/2”X6 1/2”. Design must include at least 5 different smocking stitches.

KNITTING
• Exhibit only 1 knitting item per 4-Her
821 Young Junior: Learn to Knit (Ages 9-11)
Exhibit one item or pair of items using 4-ply worsted weight yarn. Solid color or variegated yarn is acceptable. Items are limited to those that include garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and/or ribbing stitch. Options include: slippers, mittens, hat, pillow, purse or scarf.
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. Options include: hat, mittens, pillow, purse, scarf, slippers, small afghan/shawl.
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. Suggested items include: gloves, hat, mittens, socks, sweater, vest.
824 Advanced: Knitter's Choice
This project focuses on texture and design. 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. Suggested items include: afghan (minimum size 45”X60”), holiday stocking (minimum 18” in length), purse, socks, sweater.

LACEWORK-TATTING
• Exhibit only 1 lacework-tatting item per 4-Her
Young Junior: (Ages 9-11) Not available
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.

NEEDLEPOINT
• Exhibit only 1 needlepoint item per 4-Her
Young Junior: (Ages 9-11) Not available (9-11 year olds may do project work, but it would be exhibited at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.)
828 Beginner: Get to the Point
Exhibit one of the following: item with minimum finished size of 5” square, pincushion 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” 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” 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” square (minimum size) item using 4-H design or design of your choice with tent stitch and one ore 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
• Exhibit only 1 machine quilting item per 4-Her
831 Young Junior: Let's Learn to Machine Quilt (Ages 9-11)
Exhibit one rectangle placemat with fringed edges, finish size 12”X18”.
832 Beginner; Machine Quilting-Pillow Talk
Exhibit one 14” X 14”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 the sew and flip method or quilting squares prior to piecing:
• 24”X24” (minimum finished size)pieced and machine quilted item). Suggestions: baby quilt, tree skirt, lap quilt, wall hanging
• Two 14” squares (minimum) to make a completed project. Suggestions: tote, pillow, chair pad, placemat, etc.
834 Advanced: Stitch it Down by Machine (Age 12 & above)
Exhibit one 24”X24”(minimum finished size) machine quilted item. Quilt top may be appliquéd or patchwork. Suggested items include: baby quilt, tree skirt, lap quilt, wall hanging, quilted clothing or large quilt.

QUILTING-Hand
• Exhibit only 1 hand quilting item per 4-Her
835 Young Junior: Let's Learn to Hand Quilt (Ages 9-11)
Exhibit one hand quilted 8” square hot pad.
836 Beginner: Hand Quilting-Pillow Talk
Exhibit one hand quilted 14” patchwork pillow.
837 Intermediate: Hand Quilting-Piecing It Together
Exhibit one hand quilted 24”X24” (minimum size) pieced item any shape. Suggested items include: wall-hanging, baby quilt, tree skirt, lap quilt.
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.