Marilyn Hoffmann 110 Jefferson Drive Waterloo, IL62298 Ph. # 618-830-3894 Usn_mom2@yahoo.com FLORAVILLE COMM. GRANGE

Jennifer Tobin-Tinch 727 East 2nd Street Belvidere, IL 61008 Ph. # 815-978-1053 sportzfan215@yahoo.com PRAIRIE GRANGE

Sharon Fidder 723 East 4th Street Belvidere, IL 61008 Ph. # 815-323-8976 shnfidder@hotmail.com FLORA GRANGE

FAMILY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (FAC)
2018 State Session Contest Categories
State Grange Session to be held at
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snow
Belleville, IL – Sept. 13 – 15, 2018

FAC CONTEST RULES:
Only one entry per Grange member may be submitted in each class.
Entry must have been made/finished between Sept. 2017 – Sept. 2018.
Awards will be given in each class. One BEST OF SHOW will be chosen from all the FAC projects entered to be sent to National Session for display.
Group # and Class letter, member and Grange name must be included with each entry. Also, please include at time of check-in, the name of responsible party for the entry at State Session.
All entries must have an open back for judging. Finished pillows, quilt and sewing items are excluded.
All items must be entered no later than 12 Noon on Friday, Sept. 13, 2018.

GROUP 1 NIFTY NEEDLES (Knit)

Class A – Scarf, Shawl, Cowl
Class B – Hat or Gloves
Class C – Baby Afghan
Class D – Afghan or Lap Robe
Class E – Table Runner or Doily

GROUP 1A NIFTY NEEDLES (Crochet)

Class A – Scarf, Shawl, Cowl
Class B – Hat or Gloves
Class C – Baby Afghan
Class D – Afghan or Lap Robe
Class E – Table Runner or Doily

GROUP 2 – EMBROIDERY (Not in a frame and back must be open for Judging!)

Class A – Pair of Pillow Cases
Class B – Holiday Decoration
Class C – Any other article (NOT Counted Cross Stitch)

GROUP 3 – COUNTED CROSS STITCH (Not in frame and back must be open for Judging!)

Class A – Any item 6” X 6” or smaller
Class B – Any item larger than 6” X 6”

GROUP 4 – MISCELLANEOUS – (Not in frame and back must be open for Judging)

Class A – Any item not listed above(Examples: Plastic Canvas, Crewel, Latch Hook, etc.)

GROUP 5 – SEWING (APRONS)

Class A – BBQ
Class B – Holiday
Class C – Any other

GROUP 6 – QUILTING (If this is a finished item, back does not need to be exposed.)

Class A – Pieced Square – Unbound
Class B – Rag Quilt – Finished
Class C – Tie Quilt
Class D – Baby Quilt
Class E – Any Other Quilt

GROUP 7 – FOODS Note: Please enclose items in a Ziploc bag when possible so the food item is completely Covered. The larger item will be sold/auctioned off on Saturday evening.

Class A – Fudge – Place 12 1-inch squares on a large plate. Three squares on a small plate.
Class B – Other Candy (No Rice krispie treats). 3 on small plate. 12 on large plate.
Class C – Decorated Cupcakes – 2 on small plate, 6 on large plate
Class D – Fruit Pie. Mini pie for Judging. Large pie for auction.

GROUP 8 – BREADS

Class A – Bread – White or Wheat. ½ loaf for Judging. Whole loaf for auction.
Class B – Muffins – 2 on small plate for Judging. 6 on large plate.
Class C – Quick Bread. – Mini loaf for Judging. Large loaf for auction.

GROUP 9 – CARDS – Note: 4 different cards for each class. Please enclose cards in Ziploc bag with Entry form.

Class A – Birthday
Class B – Holiday
Class C – Any occasion other than A and B

FOR JUNIORS ONLY

Eligibility – Must be a Junior Grange member or grandchild/child of a Subordinate member when that Grange does not have an active Junior Grange. Age must be included on entry form.

GROUP 10 – SEWING – FOR JUNIORS ONLY – DECORATED T-SHIRT (Cannot have any professional Printing on it.)

Class A – Ages 5 – 7
Class B – Ages 8 – 10
Class C – Ages 11 – 14

GROUP 11 – QUILT – FOR JUNIORS ONLY – TIED FLEECE THROW – Finished

Class A – Ages 5 – 7
Class B – Ages 8 – 10
Class C – Ages 11 – 14

GROUP 12 – CARDS – 4 DIFFERENT CARDS FOR EACH CLASS

Class A – Birthday – Ages 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 14
Class B – Holiday – Ages 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 14
Class c – Any other occasion – Ages 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 14

SPECIAL GROUP – * 200TH BIRTHDAY OF STATE OF ILLINOIS

Class A – Full size cake (layer or 9 x 13), Decorated for 200th Birthday. Will be sold and proceeds Will be donated.
Class B – Birthday Throw Pillow. BE CREATIVE! Will be sold and proceeds will be donated.