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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 1–56 – Adult 18 years and up; Sections 57–62 – Youth 13–17 years; Sections 63–68 – Children 7–12 years; Sections 69–74 – Children 6 years and under.

Standard Prizes: 1st $12.00 | 2nd $10.00 | 3rd $9.00 (unless otherwise noted)

Entry Information

Pre-Registration Deadline

August 15th, 2026

Entry Drop-Off

Thursday, August 27th, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Heritage Hall · No entries accepted Friday

Exhibits Must Remain Until

4:00 pm Sunday (prize money forfeited if removed early)

Exhibit Pick-Up

5:00 pm Sunday, August 30th

Mail Entry Form To

Cathy Victor
231 Darlington Rd, RTE226
Darlington, PE, C0A 1Y0

Exhibitors must provide a complete mailing address (including civic number) to receive prize money.

Special Prizes

  • Exhibitor with Most Points Overall: In memory of Maud Thompson (donated by family)
  • Certificate for the exhibitor with the most points in each Division
  • Section 7 – Modern Quilt: Special prize donated by the PEI Modern Quilt Guild
  • Section 49 – Fancy socks, mittens or gloves: Special prize donated by Dianne Coffin in Memory of her Mother
  • All Youth Divisions (ages 17 and under): Sponsored by PEI Mutual

Adult Division

18 years and up  ·  Sections 1–56  ·  Prizes: 1st $12 | 2nd $10 | 3rd $9 (unless noted)

Afghans

#DescriptionPrizes
1Afghan – Knit or Crochet1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Quilts

#DescriptionPrizes
2Hand quilted, patchwork or appliqué (not tufted or tied)1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
3Domestic machine quilted, patchwork or appliqué1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
4Professionally quilted, patchwork or appliqué1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
5Quilted wall hanging1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
6Crib Quilt, patchwork or appliqué1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
7Modern quiltSpecial prize donated by PEI Modern Quilt Guild1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
8Holiday themed quilt1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
9Group quilt – entered in group name1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Rugs

#DescriptionPrizes
10Hooked rug, all wool1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
11Rug, any other method or textile (e.g. braided, latch hook, rope)1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Cushions

#DescriptionPrizes
12Cushion, any method, filled and ready to use1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Photography & Art

All pictures are to be matted, framed and/or ready for display.

#DescriptionPrizes
13People or Portraits, colour or black & white1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
14Pets or Wildlife, colour or black & white1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
15Close up or Macro, colour or black and white1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
16Island Life: lighthouse, farming, fishing or beach1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Painting

#DescriptionPrizes
17Painting, acrylic or oil, ready to hang or display1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
18Painting, watercolour, ready to hang or display1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Sea Glass / Jewellery

#DescriptionPrizes
19Sea glass framed art, mounted, framed and ready to hang or display1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
20Jewellery, any medium, mounted, ready to hang or display1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Fibre Arts

#DescriptionPrizes
21Felted item, ready to hang or display1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
22Cross stitched item, ready to hang or display1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
23Embroidered item, ready to hang or display1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
24Hooked item, other than rug1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
25Stuffed Toy, knit or crochet1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
26Stuffed Toy, fabric sewn1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
27Fibre art item, not listed elsewhere1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Bags / Purses

#DescriptionPrizes
28Bag, any type without zipper1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
29Bag, any type with zipper1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
30Purse/Wallet, any type handcrafted – leather, cotton, etc.1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
31Baskets, woven or other1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Paper

#DescriptionPrizes
32Book/Paper Crafts – book binding, painted edges, quilling, collage, junk journaling1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5
33Origami1st $6 / 2nd $5.50 / 3rd $5

Household Décor

#DescriptionPrizes
34Quilted household item – mug rugs ×2 or placemats ×21st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
35Kitchen items: 2 pot holders or 2 dishcloths or 1 fridge towel1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
36Apron, any type1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
37Collection of 3 crocheted doilies1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
38Table centrepiece1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
39Table cloth – quilted, crochet, etc.1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
40Holiday themed item, other than quilted1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
41Wall hanging, not listed elsewhere1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
42Door wreath/sign1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Clothing

#DescriptionPrizes
43Shawl, knit or crochet1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
44Adult sweater or vest, any style (sewn, quilted, knit or crochet)1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
45Child's sweater, knit or crochet1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
46Adult article of clothing not listed elsewhere, sewn or quilted1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
47Child's clothing item, to fit 3–12 year old1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
48Work socks, mittens or gloves, any 1 pair1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
49Fancy socks, mittens or gloves, any 1 pairSpecial prize donated by Dianne Coffin in Memory of her Mother1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
50Slippers, knitted, crochet or felted1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
51Hats, traditional, knitted or crocheted1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
52Upcycled clothing item1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Woodturning / Woodworking

#DescriptionPrizes
53Woodturning1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
54Woodworking, not listed elsewhere; carving1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Other

#DescriptionPrizes
55Upcycled item, not listed elsewhere1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9
56Open hobby, not listed elsewhere1st $12 / 2nd $10 / 3rd $9

Youth Division

Ages 13–17  ·  Sections 57–62  ·  Sponsored by PEI Mutual

#DescriptionPrizes
57Photography, 4×6, matted, framed, ready to hang or display
58Drawing, framed, ready to hang or display
59Painting, any medium, ready to hang or display
60Knit or crochet item
61Wood item – wood burning, bird or bat house, etc.
62Upcycled item

Children's Division

Ages 7–12  ·  Sections 63–68

#DescriptionPrizes
63Drawing, framed, ready to hang or display, or coloured
64Painting, any medium, ready to hang or display
65Lego project, maximum 12″ square
66Bird feeder/house
67Sun catcher/wind chime
68Upcycled item

Children's Division

Ages 6 and under  ·  Sections 69–74

#DescriptionPrizes
69Drawing, framed, ready to hang or display, or coloured
70Painting, on a rock or seashell
71Lego project, maximum 12″ square
72Bird feeder/house
73Sun catcher
74Upcycled item

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