53 . Needle Art by Machine : Two ( 2 ) or more of these “ machine ” techniques : original free motion embroidery / thread painting , “ modified ” commercial / software-based embroidery design ( must describe modification ( s ) on skill mastery sheet ), Trapunto quilting , quilting , applique , or other advanced needle art technique ( s ) applied to clothing , fashion accessory or home / school / office décor . Base / foundation for needle art can be purchased or sewn by the exhibitor . Focus is on 1 ) the mastery of two or more “ machine ” created needle art techniques , 2 ) creativity , and 3 ) a mastery of the use of the elements and principles of design . This class is not intended for pieced quilts which do not fit the criteria described . A pieced quilt would be exhibited as class 54 and 55 . 54 . Hand Pieced and / or Hand Appliquéd Item finished with Hand quilting . Piecing and / or applique and quilting MUST have been done by hand , not by machine . Examples might include picture or wall art , pillow , bag , doll quilt , table runner , lap robe , etc . Focus is on1 ) the mastery of “ hand work ,” 2 ) creativity and 3 ) the mastery of the use of the elements and principles of design . 55 . Machine Pieced and / or Machine Appliquéd Item finished with Machine Quilting . Quilting must be done by the exhibitor . Examples might include picture or wall art , pillow , bag , doll quilt , lap robe , table runner , etc . Focus is on 1 ) the mastery of one or more “ machine pieced or appliqued technique ( s ),” 2 ) creativity , and 3 ) mastery of the use of the elements and principles of design . 56 . Repurposed Textile Creation : Item made from repurposed textile material / product which can be worn , used in the home , at school , in the office , on the job , car / boat / vehicle , etc . MUST include before and after ( a picture being worn or displayed , showing how it was designed to fit room décor ) photos , a description of the process - inspiration / design process , who it was made for , why the need , any special considerations , or any other pertinent information supporting the finished product . Focused on 1 ) appropriate selection of textile , 2 ) appropriate construction techniques for end use , 3 ) creativity , and 4 ) the use of the elements and principles of design . See Recycle and Redesign instruction sheet .
** See Class 57 All Grades : Hobbies and Textiles Design Project Portfolio ** See Class 58 All Grades : Quilts of Valor Community Service
All Grades - HTDC 57 . Hobbies and Textiles Design Project Portfolio : A portfolio is a great record keeping tool . It will be a valuable source for ideas and future projects , a place to share any project work done in HTDC and provide a place to show samples of new techniques or knowledge explored in HTDC . It is a notebook with three ( 3 ) sections – 1 ) Projects / Products , 2 ) Sample Technique Pages and 3 ) Creative Inspirations and Ideas . See Design Portfolio instructions . All Portfolios , regardless of grade , will be judged together . 58 . Quilts of Valor Community Service : Group or individually constructed quilt , constructed for the express purpose of being presented to a Veteran as part of the Quilts of Valor program . When available , attach the presentation script used in the Awards Ceremony or a copy of the report submitted to Quilts of Valor ( https :// www . qovf . org / take-action / report-aquilt-of-valor-award /). Pictures of the presentation welcome . Be sure to have the veteran ’ s approval to use their picture for display .
SECTION 307 4-H BABYSITTING / CHILD CARE Please reference the 4-H Military Partnership guide for Babysitting , updated in 2020 . https :// 4-hmilitarypartnerships . org / resources / educator-resources / youth-babysitting for more information .
Junior ( Grades 3-7 ) 1 . Baby Book - Any practical size , minimum of five ( 5 ) pages covering at least 9 to 10 months of development . Includes photographs , drawings mementos , and comments on developmental milestones . Must be clear that 4-Her has contributed child development information to book . Baby books prepared earlier by parents may not be entered unless 4-H ’ er reworks the information . Handwriting should be the youth preparing the exhibit not an adult . See Unit One , page 13 . Do not confuse with Class 5 , Children ’ s Book . 2 . Puzzles Help Children Learn - Any size . Two ( 2 ) puzzles developmentally appropriate for children at two ( 2 ) distinct age and ability levels . Each puzzle must have its own storage container . Puzzles must be sturdy and covered so they can be cleaned with damp cloth . Describe the child for whom each puzzle would be appropriate by giving child ’ s age , interest , and ability . Puzzles should be suitable for either boys or girls . Do not indicate that a puzzle is for boys or girls only . See Unit One , Page 13 . Commercially made puzzles are not eligible . 3 . Child Care Poster - Must be 14 ” x 22 ” and must be permanently signed and dated on the back prior to lamination . Judging committee may mark or punch if not marked . Text of poster should be visible for at least 10 ft . away . Choose one of these topics to develop poster : Behavior and Guidance — Include pictures and fact about child development . ( See Unit One , Pages 14-15 and No . 706 ); Safety Risks and Procedures — include common safety risks that a babysitter needs to be aware of and procedures to address the safety issue ( See No . 575 , Pages 4-7 Unit 1 , pages 16-17 ; Unit 2 , Pages 28-29 . 4-H Army Child & Youth Services Babysitting Student Guide , pages 25-44 ); Ages and Stages of Development ( No 575 , page 10 , 4-H Army Child & Youth Services Babysitting Student Guide , Pages 49-50 ) 4 . Basic First Aid Kit - Create a basic first aid kit from scratch ( not a purchased kit ) that includes the 57 basic supplies to take care of small accidents such