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2. Documentation to include before photo and explanation of how the item was made
useful again in a new way; materials used, cost and time involved in project. Ex. Old
silverware made into a wind chime; old lace doily attached to a pillow or framed.

Unit IV—In My Home:
902 Accessory for the Home w/original or adapted design ................. 4.00 3.00 2.00
Exhibit must include the accessory and documentation to include how the item was
created/adapted and a description of how and where item is used in the home.
Examples: latch hooked rug or wall hanging; pillow with stitchery design, etc.
903 Heritage Item - Refinished, Restored or Made by 4-H'er .............. 4.00 3.00 2.00
Antique or collectible furniture, memory box, quilt with heritage design, etc.
Documentation required including history or meaning of item to member, how it was
refinished, restored or made, and how it is used in the home.
904 Purchased Article selected to solve home decorating problem ... 4.00 3.00 2.00
Including documentation with description of the problem to be solved, alternatives
considered in the solution of the problem, how the plan was carried out, resources used
(time, money), evaluation of the results and photos illustrating the before and after effect.
Examples: wall decoration, lamp, vase, storage item, etc.
905 A Cloth Article made by 4-H'er showing a major home ................. 4.00 3.00 2.00
improvement. Documentation to include how the item was created/adapted, before and
after pictures to show how project is used in home, other colors used in room, time and
costs involved, and care required. Ex. Bedspread, quilt, widow treatment, boxed bench
pad. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks, duffle bags.

Unit Advanced: Self-Directed Project The intent of the following classes is to give
members an opportunity to put everything they have learned in Units I-IV of the Home
Environment Projects into practice.
No. Class 1st 2nd 3rd
906 Furniture Experience: Refinished, Reupholstered, ....................... 4.00 3.00 2.00
Recovered, Reused, Recycled or Remodeled. Must include folder with information on
original condition; work, time and cost involved; and how used in home; include photo
if possible. Do not include newly constructed furniture.
907 Design Experience: Create a plan for or actually complete . ..... 4.00 3.00 2.00
a design experience. Include a home furnishing item which is representative of the
design experience—made or purchased and a folder or notebook describing the plan.
908 Heritage Experience. Complete a heritage project ........................ 4.00 3.00 2.00
Include item and folder or notebook describing the overall experience and the
significance of the project to your family. Ex. Restoration of a family heirloom.
909 Major Home Improvement Experience ........................................ 4.00 3.00 2.00
Complete a major home improvement project. The exhibit is to be made up of
notebook which describes the project; include whether the project was done
individually or as a group or family project, describe the do-it yourself skills learned,
time and cost involved. Include before, during and after pictures, if possible.
(Examples: paint the house, wallpaper and decorate a room, etc.)

Changing Spaces:
All Exhibits must include documentation. Please contact your County 4-H Agent for
specific exhibit details and documentation requirements.
No. Class 1st 2nd 3rd
910 Design Style Board ....................................................................... 4.00 3.00 2.00
There are many styles of design that youth can be drawn to, some examples include but
are not limited to: American Traditional, Shabby Chic, Industrial, Southwestern, and
Arts and Crafts. Youth will identify one of the styles they are particularly drawn to and
create a style board that represents that style. This can include fabrics, magazines and
online photos, furniture, lighting, and room photos. As well as other representative
artifacts that represent the style. Minimum size 8 ½ x 11 inches. Maximum size 11 x 17
inches on mat or foam board. Make sure the name of the style youth are trying to
portray is visible on the display.
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