Counted Cross-Stitch

Pillows are acceptable. The cross-stitch project may be professionally framed and pillows may be professionally finished. If it is in a picture frame it must be ready to hang (examples of hangers are saw tooth hanger, triangle or wire).

Exhibitors should be considerate of space. Exhibits too large to safely move or requiring lots of space should be exhibited using photographs and a description of work in a notebook. All Exhibits must arrive to judging display ready.

Grades 3 & 4

Exhibit an article using 11 or 14 count AIDA cloth. SUGGESTIONS: jar top, potholder, Christmas ornament, paperweight, small-framed picture, towel, bread cover, or pillow.

Grades 5 & 6

Exhibit an article or set of articles. Any fabric is acceptable but 14 or 18 count AIDA is suggested. Project must show advancement over previous year’s project. SUGGESTIONS: pillow, picture, afghan, or sampler.

Grades 7 & 8

Exhibit an article or set of articles. Any fabric is acceptable, but it is suggested that 22 count, or anything above 22 count AIDA cloth or specialty fabrics over 2 threads be used. Project must show progress over previous year’s project. SUGGESTIONS: pillow, picture, afghan, or samplers.

Grades 9 & above

Exhibit a project fitting grades 7 & 8 requirements. Progress over the previous year’s project must be evident. Exhibit may include other forms of counted thread embroidery such as blackwork, hardanger, pulled-thread, drawn-thread, hemstitching, or assisi.