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Handicraft & Art

Handicraft & Art ~ Class 4 — celebrating PEI's creative traditions at the Dundas Plowing Match.

Handicraft & Art ~ Class 4

Refer to the “Rules & Regulations.” Maximum 2 entries in any section. This class is for amateurs only. Refer to the entry form for requirements.

Age Divisions: Sections 1–54 – Adult 18 years and up; Sections 55–60 – Youth 13–17 years; Sections 61–66 – Children 7–12 years; Sections 67–72 – Children 6 years and under.

Special Prizes

  • Exhibitor with Most Points: In memory of Maud Thompson (donated by family)
  • Certificates for most points in each division
  • Modern quilt: Special prize – PEI Modern Quilt Guild
  • Hooked rug (any other material): Special prize – In memory of Dianne Coffin's Mother
  • Youth Sections 57–74: $25 for 1st place in each section, sponsored by PEI Mutual

Adult Division

18 years and up  ·  Prizes: 1st $10 | 2nd $8 | 3rd $7 (unless noted)

Afghans

  • Knit afghan
  • Crochet afghan

Quilts

  • Hand quilted, patchwork or appliqué (not tufted or tied)
  • Domestic machine quilted, patchwork or appliqué
  • Professionally quilted, patchwork or appliqué
  • Crib quilt, patchwork or appliqué
  • Modern quilt (Special prize: PEI Modern Quilt Guild)
  • Group quilt – list group name

Rugs

  • Hooked rug, all wool
  • Hooked rug, any other material (Special prize: In memory of Dianne Coffin's Mother)
  • Rug, any other method (e.g., braided, latch hook, rope)

Hooked item, other than rug — Prizes: 1st $5.00 | 2nd $4.50 | 3rd $4.00

Cushions

  • Cushion, any method, filled and ready to use

Photography & Art

All entries must be matted, framed, and ready for display.

  • People or Portraits (color or B&W)
  • Pets or Wildlife (color or B&W)
  • Close-up or Macro (color or B&W)
  • Island Life (lighthouse, farming, fishing, or beach)

Painting

  • Acrylic or oil painting
  • Watercolor painting

Sea Glass

Prizes: 1st $5.00 | 2nd $4.50 | 3rd $4.00

  • Framed art – mounted and ready to hang
  • Jewellery – mounted and ready to display

Wall Hangings

  • Quilted wall hanging
  • Felted wall hanging
  • Cross stitched picture
  • Other wall hanging – ready to hang

Baby & Child Items

  • Baby afghan (knit or crochet)
  • Infant 3-piece set (knit or crochet)
  • Child's sweater (knit or crochet)
  • Child's sewn outfit (ages 3–10)

Bags & Purses

  • Bag, any type without zipper
  • Bag, any type with zipper
  • Purse/Wallet – handcrafted (leather, cotton, etc.)

Other

  • Quilted household item (2 mug rugs or 2 placemats)
  • Kitchen items: 2 potholders, dishcloths, or 1 fridge towel
  • Apron, any type
  • Collection of 3 crocheted doilies
  • Table centerpiece
  • Table cloth (quilted, crochet, etc.)
  • Holiday themed item
  • Door wreath
  • Shawl (knit or crochet)
  • Adult sweater or vest (sewn, quilted, knit, or crochet)
  • Other sewn or quilted clothing item
  • Work socks, mittens, or gloves (any 2)
  • Fancy socks, mittens, or gloves (any 2)
  • Slippers (knit, crochet, or felted)
  • Felted item not listed elsewhere
  • Scrapbooking (2 pages, themed)
  • Recycled item
  • Basket weaving (traditional)
  • Baskets not listed elsewhere
  • Hats (traditional, knit or crochet)
  • Open hobby not listed elsewhere

Woodworking

  • Wooden carving
  • Scroll saw work
  • Wooden article not listed elsewhere

Youth Division

Ages 13–17  ·  Special Prize: $25 for 1st place in each section, sponsored by PEI Mutual

  • Photography (4×6, matted/framed)
  • Drawing (framed)
  • Painting (any medium, ready to display)
  • Knit or crochet item
  • Wooden item (woodburning, birdhouse, etc.)
  • Recycled item

Children's Division

Ages 7–12

  • Drawing (framed or coloured)
  • Painting on a rock or seashell
  • Lego project (max 12″ square)
  • Bird feeder or bird house
  • Sun catcher
  • Recycled item

Children's Division

Ages 6 and under

  • Drawing (framed or coloured)
  • Painting on a rock or seashell
  • Lego project (max 12″ square)
  • Bird feeder
  • Sun catcher
  • Recycled item

Experience the Fair

August 28–30, 2026 · Dundas, Prince Edward Island