Est. 1859
The Comber Fair

Crafts & Such

ARTS & CRAFTS

Trophy: “Most points in Class 40, 41& 42”

Donated by Barb Huiting

*12 Rosettes will be awarded at Judges’ discretion

QUILTING DEPARTMENT

(Class 40)

Committee: Taylor Roy 226-627-1149

All articles will be received between 1:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Work must be new work done by the exhibitor and only exhibited no more than two times. Any article soiled or defaced by wear will not be eligible for competition. Any article, which the committee is in doubt of being handmade will be disqualified. Items must stay for the duration of the fair and they will not be ready to be picked up until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10th, 2025.

SECTION 1

QUILT SIZES (approximate and must not exceed) Double 72″ x 90″; Queen 90″ x 108″; King 120″ x 120″.

MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A 2″ square of material must accompany all articles made with yard goods.

Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $7.00; 3rd $5.00

1. Cotton pieced quilt – hand quilted by maker

2. Cotton pieced quilt – machine quilted

3. Appliquéd quilt – hand quilted and appliquéd by maker

4. Appliquéd quilt – machine quilted and appliqued by maker

5. Mixed quilt – pieced, appliquéd or embroidered-hand quilted by maker

6. Mixed quilt – pieced, appliquéd or embroidered-machine quilted by maker

7. Completed quilt top – pieced

8. Completed quilt top – appliquéd

SECTION 2

QUILT SIZE (approximate and must not exceed) Crib Quilts 36x45”.

MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A 2″ square of material must accompany all articles made with yard goods.

Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $7.00; 3rd $5.00

9. Crib size quilt – any technique – hand quilted by maker

10. Crib size quilt – any technique – machine quilted by maker

11. Crib size quilt – preprinted top – hand quilted by maker

12. Crib size quilt – preprinted top – machine quilted by maker

13. Completed quilt top – pieced

14. Completed quilt top – appliquéd

SECTION 3

QUILT SIZE (approximate and must not exceed) Single/Lap 44″ x 55″

MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A 2″ square of material must accompany all articles made with yard goods.

Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $7.00; 3rd $5.00

15. Cotton pieced quilt – hand quilted by maker

16. Cotton pieced quilt – machine quilted

17. Appliquéd quilt – hand quilted and appliquéd by maker

18. Appliquéd quilt – machine quilted and appliqued by maker

19. Completed quilt top – pieced

20. Completed quilt top – appliquéd

 

SPECIALS:

Best All-Round Quilt – $25.00 – hand quilted
Best All Round Quilt – $25.00 – machine quilted by maker

Donated by the Peachland Rebekah Lodge N0.45

Best Cotton Pieced Quilt – hand quilted – $10.00
Best Cotton Pieced Quilt – machine quilted – $10.00
Best Appliquéd Quilt – hand quilted and appliqué -$10.00
Best Appliquéd Quilt – machine quilted and appliqué $10.00
Crib Quilt – any technique – hand quilted -$10.00
Crib Quilt – any technique – machine quilted -$10.00

NEEDLEWORK DEPARTMENT

(Class 41)

Committee: Taylor Roy 226-627-1149

All articles will be received between 1:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Work must be new work done by the exhibitor and only exhibited no more than two times. Any article soiled or defaced by wear will not be eligible for competition. Any article, which the committee is in doubt of being handmade will be disqualified. Items must stay for the duration of the fair and they will not be ready to be picked up until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10th, 2025.

KNITTING

MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES: A sample of yarn or yarn wrapper of main colours must accompany article made with yarn or thread.

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

21. Afghan (40”x60”)

22. Baby blanket/afghan

23. Baby toy

24. Mittens or scarf

25. Adult slippers

26. Baby slippers/booties

27. “Scrappy Happy” item - using scrap yarn

28. Women’s Cardigan

29. Potholders (2)

30. Child’s 3 piece set (hat, sweater, booties or mitts)

31. Knit article “FAIR THEME”

32. Creative item not otherwise listed

CROCHET

MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES: A sample of yarn or yarn wrapper of main colours must accompany article made with yarn or thread.

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

33. Afghan (40”x60”)

34. Baby blanket/afghan

35. Adult cowl & matching headband

36. Child’s hat

37. Child slippers

38. Child’s 3 piece set (hat, sweater, booties or mitts)

39. Doily

40. Beach bag

41. Soft toy (8’’x12’’ max)

42. Dish cloth (2)

 

42. Adult shawl

43. Tea towel (TOP ONLY)

44. Crochet article “FAIR THEME”

45. Creative item not otherwise listed

SPECIALS S– $5.00

Sec 21. Afghan 40”x60” (Knitted)
Sec 23. Baby’s toy (Knitted)
Sec 29. Afghan 40”x60” (Crocheted)
Sec 30. Baby blanket/afghan (Crocheted)
Sec 35. Doily (Crocheted)

SEWING

MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A 2″ square of material must accompany all articles made with yard goods.

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

46. Pillow Case (2)

47. Receiving blanket

48. Oven mitts (2)

49. Pin Cushion

50. Lady’s tote bag – larger than 14″ x 14″

51. Sewn art from fleece

52. Stuffed animal – child safe ages 3-7 (under 24’’)

53. Article of sewing not already listed

EMBROIDERY

MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A sample of yarn or yarn wrapper of main colours must accompany article made with yarn or thread.

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

54. Tablecloth any technique

55. Table runner

56. Pillow cases

57. Article of hand embroidery

58. Article of machine embroidery

SPECIALS – $5.00

Best Weaving Any entry

Best Embroidery Any entry

Best Sewing Any entry

$50.00 donated by Royal Canadian Legion, Comber for “Most points in Sections 21, 30, 33, 41, 52, 56

Most Overall Points in Class 41: 1ST $20, 2ND $15, 3RD $10


In Memory of all previous Needle Craft Committee Volunteers.


CRAFT DEPARTMENT

(Class 42)

Committee: Taylor Roy 226-627-1149

All articles will be received between 1:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Work must be new work done by the exhibitor and only exhibited no more than two times. Any article soiled or defaced by wear will not be eligible for competition. Any article, which the committee is in doubt of being handmade will be disqualified. Items must stay for the duration of the fair and they will not be ready to be picked up until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10th, 2025.

CRAFTS

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

1. Ceramics 1 piece only

2. Pottery *CLAY* 1 piece only

3. Garden sign max 30cmx60cm

4. Painted stone or rock

5. Decorated swag or wreath *Any themed*

6. Wind chimes/Spinner

7. Handmade Greeting Card (1)

8. Article of Jewelry *String Friendship Bracelet*

9. Plant Hanger

10. Lap Blanket *Finger Knit* (No larger than 40” x 60”)

11. Diamond Painting

12. Beach glass or pebble display (Maximum size 8” x 10”)

13. Jelly roll rug

14. Painted vinyl record

15. Cardboard relief sculpture (2D or 3D)

NATIVE CRAFT

Miscellaneous

16. Floor mat

17. Drum or rattle

Hand woven basket

18. Exhibitor’s choice

Clothing, leather-traditional

19. Moccasins, 1 pair

20. Exhibitor’s choice

Clothing, cloth-traditional

21. Exhibitors choice

Clothing, Pow Wow - exhibitor’s choice

22. Exhibitor’s choice

Modern native-accessories

23. Earrings (pair)

24. Ribbon skirt

25. Exhibitor’s choice

 

26. Creative item not otherwise listed, craft

 

SPECIALS – $5.00

Sponsored by Comber Agricultural Society

1. Best Ceramic

4. Best Painted stone or rock

 

Best Swag or wreath *Any theme*

9. Best Plant Hanger

12. Best Beach glass or pebble display

21. Best Clothing, cloth-traditional - exhibitor’s choice

26. Native - Creative item not otherwise listed, craft

WOOD

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

22. Wood Carving

23. Wood Burning

24. Barn Quilt (Maximum size 16” x 16”)

25. Handcrafted wooden farm toy

ART

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

25. Watercolour

26. Pencil sketch

27. Coloured pencil sketch

28. Acrylic or oil painting

29. Pointillism

30. Caricature, any medium

$5.00 – Sponsored by Comber Agricultural Society

22. Best Wood carving craft

23. Best Wood burning craft

24. Best Barn Quilt

25. Best Watercolour

26. Best Pencil sketch

29. Best Pointillism

$50.00 Most Points in Class 42 donated by Peachland Rebekah Lodge N0.45