4-H Needlework Projects

Requirements for Fair Exhibits

The 4-H Needlework projects consist of:

• Crochet• Hand Embroidery• Knitting• Quilting• Tatting

Crochet: Beginner projects include single, half double, and/or double crochet stitches

Crochet: Beginner level projects Small item examples

Crochet: Beginner level projects Large item examples

Crochet: Granny Square projects

Crochet: Intermediate skill level projects

Include one or more pattern stitches:

Shell

Arch

Diamond

Bobble

Snapdragon

Popcorn

Cross

Puff

Cluster

Seed/granite

Crochet: Intermediate skill project examples

Crochet: Intermediate skill projects include shaping and multiple pieces

Stuffed toysPair of slippers

Crochet: Advanced skill projects

afghan stitch

beadwork

camel crochet

filet crochet

Irish crochet

Cro-knit/hook

Cro-tat

hairpin lace

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

Crochet: Advanced skill project examples

Hand Embroidery One or Multiple Embroidery Stitches

Stem

Straight

Chain

French knot

Satin

Cross

Chicken Scratch

Charted Embroidery

Swedish Weaving and Huck Embroidery

Counted Cross Stitch

English Smocking

Ribbon Work

Multiple Stitches

ChickenScratch

Huck Embroidery

Ribbon Work

Knitting: Beginner projects include Garter, Stockinette, and/or Rib stitch

Knitting: Beginner level project examples: hat, wash cloths, scarf, purse, etc.

Knitting: Knitted with novelty yarn

Knitting: Intermediate skills with focus on creating shape – includes increasing and/or decreasing, knitting in the round and/or pick up stitches

Garment & fashion accessory examples

Knitting: Intermediate skills with focus on creating shape – includes increasing and/or decreasing, knitting in the round and/or pick up stitches

Stuffed toy examples

Knitting: Advanced project focused on Color Design – Fair Isle, Intarsia, and Mosaic

Knitting: Advanced project focused on Textural Design such as lacework

Knitting: Advanced project focus on Textural Design such as Aran Isle using multiple pattern stitches

Items made on a knitting loom are not acceptable for the 4-H Knitting projects

Tatting: create using a tatting needle or a shuttle.

Beginner edging must be attached to the edge of a towel or handkerchief

Intermediate project includes “rings” and “chains”

Advanced projects may include using two colors of thread and smaller thread to create more intricate designs.

Quilting Projects – build skills using specific projects

Quilting: Young Beginner project

Four-patch table mat- Measures 12” to 12½” square- Two of the 6” blocks must be patchwork blocks- No triangles

Quilting: Beginner project

Table Runner:- Measures approx. 36” x 12”

- Made up of 3 four-blocks

- Each four-block must include at least two 6” square patchwork blocks made with square and/or rectangle pieces

- No triangles

Techniques for Young Beginner and Beginner projects:

Piecing: stitch by hand or sewing machine

Quilting: Choose from:Hand tie

Machine tack

Hand stitch

Machine stitch using a conventional sewing machine

Quilting: Intermediate project—introduces the use of sashing, borders, and triangle pieces and/or appliqued pieces.

Wall Hanging or Small Quilt:

Finished size: approx. 36” X 36”

May be 4-block (12” X 12” block) or 9-block (9” X 9” block)

Must include: applique and/or triangle pieces sashing and/or borders

Techniques for Intermediate projects:

Piecing: stitch by hand or sewing machine

Quilting: Stitch by hand or conventional sewing machine; use cross hatching, stitching in the ditch, or echoing/outline stitching

Edge finish: applied binding and mitered corners (hanging sleeve is optional)

Quilting: Advanced project gives the opportunity to explore more creative designs

Creative Quilt or Wall Hanging:- Finished size: 24” square up to 48” square.

- May include:a) Dimensional piecesb) Appliquec) Foundation piecingd) English paper piecinge) Miniature scalef) Landscape design

Techniques for Advanced projects:

Piecing: stitch by hand or sewing machine.

Quilting: stitch by hand or conventional sewing machine; use stippling or patterned/stenciled motif

Edge finish: applied binding with mitered corners (hanging sleeve optional)

Presentation prepared for use at the 2018 Kentucky Volunteer Forum

By: Marjorie M. BakerExtension Associate for Clothing and Textiles