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Section 6039
4-H HOME ENVIRONMENT
Each Exhibitor may enter up to two classes within ONE unit and one class in changing
spaces. For complete specifications, contact the Extension Office.

Unit I—Exploring Your Home:
No. Class 1st 2nd 3rd
887 Color Collage: A collage to depict ..................................... $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
colors liked by member. Collage is made up of a collection of objects (paper, fabric,
wrapping paper, etc.) artistically arranged & adhered to mat/foam core board.
888 Texture Collage: A collection of textured items or ........... 4.00 3.00 2.00
rubbings of textured items artistically arranged & adhered to mat/foam core board.
889 Transparent Finish applied to small wood object ................ 4.00 3.00 2.00
Emphasis on finish (allowing the wood grain to show), not construction Ex. include:
bowl, tray, small box, cutting board, game board or box. Items that are stained or
finished with paint do not fit in this class.
890 Simple Cloth item for the Home (sewing machine ............. 4.00 3.00 2.00
may be used, but it is not required.) Such as decorative pillow, tablecloth, laundry bag,
place mats, footstool with a seat made of woven fabric; fabric applied to an item such as
a box plate or lampshade. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks, duffle bags.
891 Waste Basket decorated by member .................................... 4.00 3.00 2.00
892 Crate Bookshelf designed and created by member .............. 4.00 3.00 2.00
893 Bulletin Board ..................................................................... 4.00 3.00 2.00
Must be ready to hang with appropriate hardware attached, if it is to be hung on the wall.

Unit II—Living with Others:
894 Decorative Item for the Home with photo .................................. $4.00 3.00 2.00
showing how the item fits into the home’s décor.
895 Simple refinished wood item: with straight lines, not elaborate; 4.00 3.00 2.00
Such as foot stool, children’s furniture, small, box tray, picture frame, bookshelves.
Documentation is to include a “before” photo with explanation of how the item was
refinished securely attached to entry.
896 Cloth item for the home using sewing machine.......................... 4.00 3.00 2.00
Such as hemmed table cloth or runner, wall hanging, pillow, pillow case, throw,
embellished towels, shower curtain, chair cover, laundry bag, pet bed, valence, and
curtains. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks, and duffle bags.
897 Invitation and thank you letter/note ............................................ 4.00 3.00 2.00
Design an invitation and thank you letter/note for a sleepover, birthday party, or other
occasion. May be created with computer software or handwritten.
Decorations may be members original artwork, computer generated art, purchased or
found decorative items. The message written inside is more important than the
decorations. Write your name and county on the back of each card/letter and place each
card/letter in a plastic sheet protector. Envelopes are not required for exhibit.

Unit III—Where I Live:
898 Accessory for the home, created by member ................................ 4.00 3.00 2.00
w/ description/sketch/photo. This exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1.) the accessory
and 2.) a sheet or folder of documentation. Ex. stitchery or appliqué wall hanging.
899 Individual place (table) setting, Two parts required: ................... 4.00 3.00 2.00
1) One individual place setting appropriate to a theme or event chosen by the 4-H
member and 2) a color photo or diagram of the place setting showing how it should be
arranged. Include plate, beverage container(s), placemat, and napkin.
900 Refinished furniture (stripped, sanded and painted or .................. 4.00 3.00 2.00
stained/sealed) by the 4-H member. Such as rocker, table, chair or chest. Documentation
including a “before” photo with explanation of how the item was refinished is required.
901 Old or discarded item made useful in a new way ......................... 4.00 3.00 2.00
as a home accessory. The exhibit is to be made up of two parts: 1. The furniture and
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