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