AUSTRALIA’S ULTIMATE QUILTING EVENT!
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Australia APRIL 11 – 14, 2019 / www.aqc.com.au
THE EXPERIMENTALISTS / QUILTS FROM KOREA / INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL TUTORS TEXTILE ART THRIFT / LECTURES / WORKSHOPS & SHOPPING
Fast Facts
Getting there
Australasian Quilt Convention
Parking Melbourne Museum has undercover parking, subject to availability. Entry is via Rathdowne or Nicholson Street and is open from 6am to midnight, Monday to Sunday. For rates visit www.museumvictoria.com.au or call 13 11 02.
April 11 – 14, 2019 Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm daily Venue: Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, 3053 Daily Admission Tickets: Adults – at the door $22; *online $19 Seniors Card holders – at the door $20; *online $17 Age & Disability Pensioners – at the door $18; *online $16 Children 5 – 16 years (under 5yrs free) at the door $10; *online $8 Family (2 adults & 2 children) – at the door $53; *online $50 NOTE: Seniors Card Holders, Age & Disability Pensioners and Companion Card Holders – please ensure you bring a valid concession card to AQC.
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MULTI-DAY TICKETS: 2 Day Pass – at the door $41; *online $36 3 Day Pass – at the door $57; *online $54 4 Day Pass – at the door $71; *online $68
GROUP TICKETS: Buy 10 Adult tickets or more and save. Each ticket can be used on any one day… so with 10 tickets, 5 friends can come on 2 days, or 10 friends can come on one day. Group Adult ticket – *$17 (available for pre-purchase only, minimum purchase is 10 group adult tickets) Group tickets must be prebooked and paid for by Friday April 5, 2019. This offer is not valid for door sales. *Credit Card merchant fee of 1% Mastercard or Visa will be charged at time of payment. For payment via cheque, direct bank deposit or to request a tax invoice prior to payment contact the show organisers Expertise Events on: +61 2 9452 7575 or email tickets@expertiseevents.com.au
Venue facilities: • Venue has wheelchair and pram access. • Expo Café – open daily • ATM – located in the Royal Exhibition Building and next door in the Melbourne Museum, 10am to 5pm • No photography without permission • Cloakroom service $2 per item • Pass-out stamp at door available – same day use only. Cover quilt: Women’s Magic by Alison Withers
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For other carparks in the area, visit www.secureparking.com.au or call 03 9613 0000. Parking meters are also available in the surrounding streets. Public Transport Visitors to the expo have various public transport options including: • T ram 86 or 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets • F ree City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade • C ity loop train to Parliament Station, a 12-minute walk to the REB • Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street Plan your public transport journey. Visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007. Bus & Coach Trips to AQC Book your seat on a bus or coach trip to AQC – it’s easier than driving and you’ll make new friends! Visit www.aqc.com.au for details. Accommodation Melbourne has a wide range of accommodation options, from quaint B&Bs and boutique hotels to 5-star indulgence, the options are endless. Visit: www.thatsmelbourne.com.au. Details are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Visitors should check prices and details prior to travelling. The AQC Preview magazine is published by the organisers of your favourite craft events – Craft & Quilt Fair, Stitches & Craft Show, Australasian Quilt Convention and the Scrapbook, Papercraft & Art Expo. Information in our preview magazine is provided by exhibitors. Expertise Events is not responsible for incorrect information or product names. Updates to the program will be made on the website closer to the event.
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Let’s celebrate! Dear Quilters, Believe it or not, it’s our 15th Australasian Quilt Convention! AQC continues to be the must-see event of the year for thousands of quilters and textile artists from all Australian states and overseas. The AQC Quilt Show is like no other – with glorious handselected collections from talented Australian and overseas artists, and this year there are collections from Timor, Korea, the USA, and even further afield, plus Mexican altar quilts. There is also a unique range of classes to enjoy, plus tutors’ works to see, social events to attend and so much more.
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12 Shopping at AQC 18 Convention Classes 20 15 years of AQC 21 Special Events 23 Free Seminars 26 Sewing Rooms 29 Special Guests 30 Demonstrations 31 Make & Takes 33 You Could Win! 35 AQC Sponsors
When planning your visit, please keep in mind there are wonderful social events that all are welcome to attend. We have US quilter Joe Cunningham’s Thursday evening lecture about how he became involved in quilting, UK quilter Gillian Travis presenting her fascinating story about travel, inspiration and quiltmaking on the Friday evening, and the oh so memorable AQC Gala Dinner on the Saturday night. If you love good company, good food and wine and excellent entertainment, please consider joining us at any or all these events.
welcome to AQC
AQC is truly Australia’s ultimate quilting event and you’ll love it, whether you come for a day, an evening or all four days.
Take some time to mix with likeminded quilters, see what’s new and shop with independent craft retailers at the expo. You’ll see the latest releases of lots of exciting new products, all designed to make the craft we love even more enjoyable.
See you there,
Above: Unconditional Magic (detail) by Jeannie Henry
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Celebrating 15 years with quilts, lectures, classes, shopping and more! • Enjoy four fabulous
days of quilts, floortalks, classes and the expo
• Delight in the best
quilts from around Australia
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• ‘ Teach Me’ AQC
tutors’ quilts – display exclusive to AQC
• Korean-style quilting • Savour SAQA’s Textile Posters
• Who will win the AQC Challenge? Winners announced at the Cocktail Party!
• Shop at Australia’s
ultimate quilting event
Clockwise from top left, work by: Stella King, Michelle Jackson, Beth and Trevor Reid, Christine Grant, Rachaeldaisy, Julie Adamson and Jennifer Horsford
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AQC Quilt Show Exclusive Australian and international quilt displays, including prize-winning pieces and wonderful textile art await you! Many of the works on show can only be seen at AQC. Here is a glimpse of the highlights‌
Best of the Best
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njoy this visual feast of a special selection of outstanding pieces from state and territory guild shows from all over the country.
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After the Last Sky by Jenny Bowker
Best of Australia Above: Painted Magnolia by Catherine Butterworth; Right: Georgian Bedcover by Narelle Birchall Sponsored by
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tate guild shows around Australia will send their Best of Show for judging. We bring all the winning quilts together for you in one place. Recognising the array of breathtaking talent within our country is always a muchanticipated thrill. Who will win the National Quilt Award? Come and see, or join us at the Sponsored by Gala Dinner on Saturday night for the announcement and celebration!
AQC 2019 Challenge: Magic
Espresso Martini by Philippa Thomas
Self-Portrait – a mini textile art challenge
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nlike a selfie, a self-portrait is intended as an exploration of your face, body and personality. See the creations by quilters and textile artists from far and wide who met this special challenge with creativity and gusto. Sponsored by
Me In The Past by Anna Julia
Saving Magic by Yvonne Chapman
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hat delightful images does ‘Magic’ conjure up for you? See the delightful and surprising interpretations of this year’s theme by the finalists and vote for your favourite in Viewer’s Choice.
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his is a unique collection of work by AQC tutors who teach delegates upstairs in special convention classes. Tutors this year are: Susan Carlson (USA), Joe Cunningham (USA), Julie Haddrick (SA), Heather Hopkins (SA), Katherine Jones (Tas), Emiko Toda Loeb (Japan), Deborah Louie (NSW), Rachael Porter (NSW), Gillian Travis (UK), Rachaeldaisy (NSW), Jessica Wheelahan (NSW) Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli (USA).
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What’s for Dinner by Hilary Arber
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spects of wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain in WA are depicted in 16 art quilts by the WA Inspired Art Quilters. See their interpretations of swamps, estuaries and rivers, and native plants and animals and their relevance to traditional Noongar culture. Noongar people were first custodians of the Swan Coastal Plain.
Polka Dodo by Susan Carlson Sponsored by
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You can catch floor talks throughout the day.
International textile art display
Textile Posters by SAQA
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resented by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), this museum quality exhibition, Textile Posters, combines the familiar materials of quilts with the graphic vernacular of posters in this visually engaging textile exhibition. 9
Left to Right: Mend the Gap by Jill Kerttula; Elements #12: Blue River by Michele Hardy
Collage to Stitch #2
Rajah Recreated
An exhibition by the Four X Four group of textile artists from Adelaide, Maxine Fry, Ruth Galpin, Suzanne Gummow and Sandra Obst, exploring designing in collage prior to stitching.
The iconic Australian textile treasure The Rajah quilt was recreated by South Australian quilter Lessa Siegele and you can see it at AQC.
Catch the daily floortalk at 2pm.
Presented by Rajah Revisited by Lessa Siegele
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Textile Art Exhibition: Thrift
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reated by Christine Lethlean and her class participants, this is a fascinating exhibition of textile artworks. All pieces were created with repurposed fibre resources, textiles, or threads such as old linens, laces, vintage fabrics, heirlooms and keepsakes, bric-a-brac, upholstery samples or knits. Left: Work by Christine Lethlean
10 Flowers in the Jungle by Bo Eun Joo
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Reveal or Conceal Presented by
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n exquisite collection of unique, original textile art from a group of 10 talented Korean textile artists curated by Saeuk Oh. Their stunning quilts are displayed with matching bags that will take your breath away. Each artist has interpreted the thoughtprovoking theme Reveal or Conceal with an eye to the things people choose to either conceal from the world or reveal to others.
he Experimentalists’ group formed after about 20 Canberra-based quiltmakers attended an exhilarating fourday masterclass with legendary international quilter Nancy Crow in 1997. To celebrate the 20th anniversary they decided to make A4 pieces. There is no theme, but each piece reflects each member’s personality and method. Catch the daily floortalk at 11am.
Work by Beth Miller
Briscape Challenge
Mexican Altar Quilts
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ommemorating the life of a loved one with a quilt is a very special dedication. View some remarkable Mexican altar quilts in this exceptional display. Presented by AQC tutor Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli.
Rajah 2018: Julie Haddrick: Life in Stitches
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he idea of having a group of interlocking curved shapes to create an overall view of iconic Brisbane City features, became the challenge for Reddy Arts Textile Group, and the result is magnificent. Presented by Reddy Arts Textile Group.
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ee a sumptuous display of quilts by Julie Haddrick, an international and Australian multiaward-winning quilter and beloved teacher, well known for her beautiful and thoughtprovoking work.
See how quilting is done in Korea, with quilts by some of Korea’s best quilters on display. Quilting has a following in Korea and boasts a number of international prize winners. Bok-Hee Kim, editor of the Korean publication Quilt & is delighted to present this collection and meet Australian quilters. Left to Right: Time Travel (detail) by Yoonjung Lim; Stone Wall by Misun Chang
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8. Flip la K, Stand 44. New! Beautiful batik fabric in handy one-metre lengths and fat quarter bundles. Lots of gorgeous jewel colours to choose from! 9. Handi Quilter, Stand 101. The new HQ Forte 24 features a variety of convenient tools as well as 24 inches of throat space to help you creatively finish more quilts. 10. Material Obsession, Stand 171. Seeds and Stems, the new collection by Kathy Doughty for FreeSpirit Fabrics will be introduced in Australia at AQC! 11. Brother, Stand 119. See your stitches before you sew with Brother’s new Luminaire Innov-is XP1. 27 x40cm embroidery area. 13 inches from needle to arm. 12. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 81. New bright, fun and easy Australian appliqué patterns that can be stitched by hand or machine. Plus many more available. 13. Fabric Care Company, Stand 33. Avoid fusible webbing or glue on the face of your iron with the easy clean Iron Guard. Now available for mini and standard irons, 100% non-stick at the highest heat setting for all fabrics. 14. Make It Sew, Stand 62. Beautiful ‘Proud as a Peacock’ digitally printed cotton by the metre.
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Indulge yourself and enjoy the full Become a VIP Delegate and revel in the benefits! VIP Delegates have access to early entry to the Quilt Show on Thursday and Friday from 8.30am, wonderful social events, plus snacks, morning tea and lunch are all included – there’s even a free massage awaiting you! Full details are on the website: aqc.com.au. If you’ve never been a delegate, now is your opportunity to enjoy wonderful classes full of learning, with likeminded quilters and scrumptious dining! There are still some fantastic classes available* and by booking now, you can delight in the special benefits and touches that only AQC VIP Delegates can enjoy. Here is a glimpse of some of the classes you can join. All skill levels are welcome.
Improv with Jessica Wheelahan
Coat Tales with Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli
3D Fabric Flowers with Gillian Travis
Thursday and Friday – two-day class
Thursday only – one-day class
Saturday only – one day class
Bring a coat or jacket that you have been dying to embellish and take it from plain to priceless by embellishing gorgeous details in fabric, decorative stitches and layers. Birds, swirls, angels, hearts, symbols, fruit, vines and flower motifs all work well, and any other designs are possible too.
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Explore the liberating and cool world of improvisational piecing in this wonderful two-day class with awardwinning Australian modern quilter, Jessica Wheelahan. Learn tips and techniques for successful improvisational piecing in quiltmaking. Using examples from her own practice, Jess will demonstrate how your improv-pieced blocks can be combined to create new and innovative quilt designs. April 11 – 14, 2019
You just need a wool, cotton, or denim coat or jacket with detached or no lining. No polyester. Motif patterns are provided.
This workshop with UK quilter Gillian uses innovative techniques and shortcuts you can use in other projects, including sewing machine skills, free-motion quilting, other uses of the zipper foot, couching, pattern making. The flowers are wired for a 3D appearance and can be made from special fabrics, such as children’s clothes or wedding fabrics as a permanent reminder. (Materials fee: $5 for the patterns and wire)
AQC experience Tickled Pink by Susan Carlson
Shattered Squares by Deborah Louie
Beautiful Dreams of Villages by Emiko Toda Loeb
2019 AQC Convention Tutors
Susan Carlson, USA
Joe Cunningham, USA
Julie Haddrick, SA
Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli, USA
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Heather Hopkins, SA
Katherine Jones, Tas
Emiko Toda Loeb, Japan
Gillian Travis, UK
Deborah Louie, NSW
Rachael Porter, NSW
Rachaeldaisy, NSW
Jessica Wheelahan, NSW
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t’s funny isn’t it, how an idea can grow and in, a relatively short period of time, become an icon. Such was the case with the Australasian Quilt Convention. It began with an idea to create a new event – one that would inspire quiltmakers and textile artists from far and wide; an event that would have a world-wide reputation and be a ‘must-attend’ event for thousands. An event that would bring the quilting world to Australia. When we first came up with the concept, we imagined the best Australian quiltmakers, teachers and works, international tutors, international quilt displays, sumptuous social events and awards. We wanted to create an experience for delegates that would be second to none in Australia.
From the first AQC in 2005 at the Melbourne Convention Centre, it grew. If you attended back then, you may recall the retailers and the classes were far flung all around the venue. Up escalators to social events, downstairs to conference rooms and the retailers somewhere in the middle with trading tables!
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Congratulations to the exhibitors who have attended AQC every year from the very beginning: Baby Lock Australia Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage Bernina Australia Blue Willow Cottage
The social events were enjoyable from the very beginning and the Gala Dinner a night to remember. Wendy Smith won the National Quilt Award for Dream Garden and, in her speech, she mentioned it was like the Academy Awards for quilters. The late Narelle Grieve won the first Rajah Award and in her usual style, accepted it with elegance and grace amid the shock of the announcement. We started at the Melbourne Convention Centre, with one year at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre [Jeff’s Shed], then the Royal Exhibition Building became the home of AQC from 2009. With our 15th AQC, we look back at the many achievements and are very proud to have this event as Australia’s own. It is important to recognise the wonderful tutors, marvellous retailers who always come to the expo with new and exciting products and those special exhibitors who share their skills and knowledge in the education on the expo floor. And most of all, we thank you, the AQC delegates and visitors without whom there would be no Australasian Quilt Convention.
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The future looks positive and we look forward to the next 15 years and seeing where we can take quilting. Meanwhile, we invite you to come and celebrate with us!
Catharina’s Vintage Stitches
See you there,
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Gary Fitz-Roy & Judy Newman
Margaret’s Fabrics Patchwork with Gail B Pfaff Punch with Judy Scissorman
Left to Right: AQC tutor Gloria Loughman; At the AQC Quilt Show; At the cocktail party; Inaugural Rajah Award winner Narelle Grieve; Fun at the Gala Dinner
Mix with your tribe at AQC! You don’t need to be an AQC delegate to enjoy the social events! There are four fabulous social events at AQC and you are welcome to come to some – or all – of them!
Welcome Cocktail Party:
Joe presents My Life in Quilts:
Wednesday evening April 10 from 6pm Kick off this year’s AQC with a celebratory cocktail and the announcement of the winner of the 2019 AQC Challenge, with the theme this year of Magic. Also meet our 2019 tutors. There will be some amazing entertainment and a great time for all is guaranteed! Tickets: $75
Thursday evening lecture April 1 1 from 5.30pm In Joe Cunningham’s words: “People always want to know how and why I got started making quilts. In this talk I explain how it happened to me, and how it could happen to anybody! I’ll bring my guitar and play some quilt-related songs, and I’ll bring a whole bunch of my latest quilts to show and tell stories about.” Tickets: $55
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Join Gillian Travis in Journeys in Stitch: Friday evening lecture April 12 from 5.30pm Gillian will lead you around the world, illustrated with her photos and images of her quilts. When travelling Gillian continues her research into ethnic embroidery, which often leads to new Journal quilts. Returning to her studio Gillian uses observations to create new quilts using fabric, paint and stitch. As Gillian is a frequent traveller, the lecture is constantly updated with new work and travel stories. Tickets: $55
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Gala dinner: Saturday evening April 13 from 7pm Join us for an evening of entertainment, food and wine in the company of fellow quilters. All drinks and food are included and you will be dancing and laughing the night away and talking about this event for years to come! Several awards will also be announced during the evening, plus there’s a special Bernina 215 souvenir art-skinned sewing machine valued at $1,199 to be won! Tickets: $135 Sponsored by
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Free Daily Seminars Quilting retailers are at AQC to pass on great tips and the latest techniques in these FREE seminars open to all expo visitors The following program runs daily. No bookings are required. Seminars run for 30 minutes.
including the new Jewels range of templates.
SEMINAR ROOM 1 11am: Fabric Covered Boxes and Accessories. Carol Nicholls, Sewn and Quilted, Stand 47 Learn how easy it is to achieve professionally finished fabric covered boxes and other sewing accessories. The basics will be covered to make a range of these items, for yourself or friends!
12noon: Quilting with Templates. Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand 111, 114 See new products from Westalee Design to create stunning quilting designs using a ruler foot on your domestic sewing machine,
2pm: What’s New at Flip la K and Fiskars. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand 44 Explore the possibilities in making machine stitchable hexagons, triangles, diamonds and kites – all with one tool. Plus Pineapple blocks without foundation piecing.
SEMINAR ROOM 2 12.30pm: Terrific Moda Towelling Projects. Janelle Kent, Pieces to Treasure, Stand 43 Learn how to use Moda towelling to make a wide variety of projects. 1.30pm: Aurifil is not ‘just’ thread! Carol Nicholls, Sewn and Quilted, Stand 47 Learn the different Aurifil thread weights available and their versatility, what needle size is best for each, for both hand and machine piecing.
11am: Do it the Hugs ‘n Kisses Way. Helen Stubbings, Hugs ‘n Kisses, Stand 8 Unique products and methods to make your EPP, quilting, embroidery and applique processes easier with perfect results. Learn what, how and why to use Helen’s favourite products to make your stitching your therapy.
11.30am: How to Make your own Fashion Handbags. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 81 Get all the essential tips and advice on fabrics,
interfacing, hardware, straps and closures to make professional looking handbags whilst being inspired by Monica’s trunk show of beautiful and practical designs, including the new Adventurer bag that converts from a backpack to a shoulder bag. 12.30pm: 10 Tools to Make You a Better Stitcher! Julie Hall, Stitch-a-ma-jig Julie Hall Designs, Stand 90 Learn about Julie’s 10 best tools for stitchers this year. Pick up tips and tricks to get the most out of each tool you have, and how to make the most out of your time stitching.
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Free Daily Seminars cont’d
1pm: Flower Power. Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand 91
Wool felt appliqué is the buzz word on everyone’s lips. Flowers are a fundamental feature of many projects, and Gai will demonstrate techniques to construct the flower elements plus new and old stitches used in constructing and embellishing wool felt shapes. Learn about the wool felt, needles and threads to use in your project. A free starter pattern will be provided in the class. 1.30pm: How to Design and Plan your own Quilt As You Go Quilt. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 81 Monica’s new book, The Quilt As You Go Planner, takes the hard work out of designing your own quilts with her fully machine sewn modern method. Get great tips on technique,
batting, simple tools and different ways to configure your quilt. See an inspiring trunk show of quilts made with this innovative method. 2pm: Perfect Quilting with your Embroidery Machine. Julie Hall, Stitch-a-ma-jig Julie Hall Designs, Stand 90 Learn how to use your embroidery machine to quilt and see how to best baste, ‘hoop’ and match your designs perfectly. All class participants will receive notes and special offers.
SEMINAR ROOM 3 11am: Take the Scary Out Free-motion Machine Quilting. Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand 122
Unlock the freedom to free-motion quilt on your domestic sewing machine. Learn how to have even stitches and create wonderful designs. No more pinning layers, uneven stitches or sore shoulders and back. After this session you will
be running home to get into quilting. 11.30am: Piece and Quilt with Lightweight Threads. Jennifer Moore, Wonderfil Threads, Stand 168 Discover crisper lines, sharper corners and less bulk when piecing - see and feel the difference lightweight threads can make. 12noon: Diamonds are Forever. Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand 53 See how many wonderful designs that can be made from this one simple shape - a 60deg diamond or rhombus of you prefer!
1pm: Quilt-As-You-Go. Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand 122 Learn to make stunning quilts using Pauline’s essential secrets; add some amazing pizazz to your quilts. Quilt your blocks first! Who said we should quilt last? Learn to transform any sashed quilt pattern into quilt-asyou-go.
1.30pm: Traditional Bags of Japan Made Modern. Alison Yamazaki, WabiSabi Designs, Stand 15
Japan has an extraordinary wrapping and carrying culture with beautiful, ingenious bags for every purpose. Clever construction methods and unique shapes delight modern users. We look at original, vintage and antique examples from Japan and how the contemporary crafter can recreate and adopt them. Free traditional wallet pattern giveaway! 2.30pm: Quilt-As-YouGo Technique for Pieced Blocks and How to Complete Unquilted Quilt Tops. Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand 122 Add some amazing pizazz to your pieced quilts using Pauline’s amazing sashing techniques with simple, effective ways to finish your unquilted quilt tops easily with your domestic sewing machine and Pauline’s unique Quilt-AsYou-Go technique. www.aqc.com.au
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Take a machine for a test drive in AQC Sewing Rooms!
Husqvarna Viking Sewing Room Shopping in Style Times: 10.30am and 1pm Duration: 90 minutes Presented by: Christine Flood Parade your purchases in style! Learn to use the AccuQuilt Block on Board dies to create a pieced pocket on your environmentally friendly bag. Life is so much easier with perfect cuts and the pre-set 1/4“ stitch on Husqvarna Viking sewing machines. Cost: $10 • Book at Stand 107
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Take a seat and delve into creating a brand new project using the latest machines from leading brands.
Pfaff Sewing Room
Sessions run daily.
Create a handy, take-anywhere bottle bag using the Pfaff IDT System. Learn to quilt with a decorative stitch and discover the self-binding technique to complete your nifty accessory.
Bottle Bag Times: 10.45am and 1.15pm Duration: 90 minutes Presented by: Cheryl Bryant
Cost: $10 • Book at Stand 106
April 11 – 14, 2019
Baby Lock Sewing Room Pocket Cushion Times: 10.30am and 1pm Duration: 60 to 90 minutes Presented by: Karyn Thomas Have some fun and make a cushion with a pocket to store your book or e-reader. You will get to experience the amazing self-threading, no tension Baby Lock overlocker and take home a beautifully completed cushion with insert. Perfect for all skill levels, the workshop will teach lots of techniques including flat lock stitching, rolled hem edging, four-thread overlocking, gathering to create a ruffle, inserting piping and a zipper. Cost: $25 • Book at Stand 31
Bernina Sewing Room Showcase your creativity with the Bernina Q20 Sit-down long arm Times: 10.30am and 1pm Duration: 90 minutes Presented by: The Bernina Team It’s fun, fast and fabulous but most of all, easier than you think! Included in the class is this exclusive quilt panel specially designed to showcase your creativity whilst learning all the amazing features the machine has to offer. Book in early at the Bernina stand as seating is limited. Cost $35 • Book at Stand 118
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Brother Sewing Room Notebook Cover Times: 10.30am and 1pm Duration: 60 minutes Presented by: The Brother Team This gorgeous A6 size notebook cover is the ideal size to fit into your handbag or glovebox. You will use cork fabric for the spine and corner of the cover. Learn to stitch with a Teflon foot and see how easy it is to work with difficult fabrics or those that usually stick. Then you’ll use the quilting bar to get nice, straight lines without the need to draw them on beforehand! Price includes the notebook. 28
Cost: $10 Book at Stand 119
April 11 – 14, 2019
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Special guests at AQC Here’s a glance at who’s who at the expo…
AQC tutor Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli is bringing a group of gifted Mexican quilters to the expo. Join Jane for a floortalk at 1.30pm on Saturday and Sunday on the expo floor as she presents exotic altar quilts in all their vibrant glory! Jan Larson is a silversmith from Iowa, USA who makes thimbles by hand one at a time. She can help you get a personally fitted sterling silver thimble, at Thimbles for You, Stand 190. Kathy Doughty at Material Obsession, Stand 171, has released her new book, Organic Applique.
Leonie West from Westalee Designs will be at Punch with Judy, Stand 114, demonstrating her award-winning range of rulers and templates, designed to make the amateur quilter become a professional quilter ever so easily. Handi Quilter USA National Educator Susan Punch Manry will be at Handi Quilter, Stand 101 and you can find out just how easy these machines are to use and learn some great quilting motifs in the process. Test drive a HQ Simply Sixteen. Classes at 11am and 1.30pm daily. Class cost $10. Book at Stand 101.
You can meet Chuck Fresina, Director of Global Business Development of Handi Quilter, USA at Stand 101. Pamela Brockwell, award-winning quiltmaker, is Bernina’s guest artist and you can see her in action on the Bernina Q20 and admire her amazing quilts on display. At Bernina, Stand 118.
Textile Artists from Boneca de Ataúro A group of textile artists, Boneca de Ataúro, will be at the expo. The women are from a small island 25km off the coast of Dili in East Timor. Discover their story at AQC. We thank Dijanne Cevaal for arranging their visit.
Helen Godden will be at the Handi Quilter stand, demonstrating the Sweet 16, Stand 101.
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Andrew Ngai, president of Wonderfil Specialty Threads, will be at Wonderfil, Stand 168
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Learn how it’s done
See the latest patchwork and quilting products demonstrated on retailers’ stands…
See Patchwork Ninja’s daily demos at Stand 80, at the following times:
Danni from Eppliflex English Paper Piecing Templates at Stand 93 will show how to sew Clamshells quickly and easily with her new Clamshell guide. Plus discover how to take the fuss out of fussycutting!
10.45am: Ninja Sewing Tool Kit 2019: Halve your sewing time and Sew Fast Like a Ninja! 11.30am: No room for mistakes stained-glass quilt and bias tapes.
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12.15pm: Be a weaving queen: Introducing two step-by-step weaving projects and many skills that you have never seen from the weaving guru! 2.30pm: Jaw Dropping Backpack Step-by-step.
3.15pm: Ultimate Machine Sewing and Precise Piecing
At Punch with Judy, Stand 111 Judy Hall will demonstrate the innovative, ergonomically designed range of Martelli products – rotary cutters, templates, rulers and the electric adjustable table.
Paper Rose Studio, Stand 148, will be doing English Paper Piecing demos throughout the day.
The Baby Lock Sashiko Machine is a wonderful addition to your sewing room by offering gorgeous charm to your favourite projects such as quilting, patchwork clothing and home accessories.
Helen Stubbing will be at Hugs ‘n Kisses, Stand 8, demonstrating her unique EPP Iron-on and applique paper products. Sharon Bradley at Fusamat, Stand 70, will be demonstrating appliqué.
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Kathy at Material Obsession, Stand 171 will show how easy it is to get smooth, beautiful lines and shapes using Wash Away appliqué paper!
This unique machine perfectly creates the traditional look of handstitching with adjustable stitches and spacing. Test Drive: Visit the Baby Lock stand 31
Make & Take classes Get hands on and learn new techniques to enhance your skills! Program runs daily – each class lasts approximately 50 minutes. How to Join a Make & Take Class.• Read the timetable and choose your session.• At the expo, book your place at the presenter’s stand and buy the kit.• Bookings essential as space is limited.• Please be on time – for classroom location, check the map available at the expo.
Make & Take 1 12noon: Embroidered Mini Frame Necklace. Helen Stubbings, Hugs N Kisses. Use a touch of mini EPP and simple embroidery to make this wearable necklace. Price $20. Book at Stand 8.
Make & Take 2 11am: Japanese Tombo Brooch. Alison Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Make a one-of-a-kind dragonfly brooch from vintage Japanese kimono accessories in this special workshop. Exclusive to AQC, some sewing required. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand 15.
1pm: Felt Pincushion. Marg Low Designs. Learn how lovely felt is to work with using a few basic stitches and simple techniques to make this decorative pincushion. Kit includes pattern, pre-cut felt pieces, threads, polyester filling and spool. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand 167.
12noon: Fabric Covered Needle Keeper. Carol Nicholls, Sewn and Quilted. Make a beautiful fabric covered needle keeper and learn all the tricks to achieving a professional finish – perfect idea for yourself or gifts for friends. Choice of fabrics. Suitable for all levels and no sewing involved! Kit cost $25. Book at Stand 47.
2pm: The Best Yarn for the Job. Prudence Mapstone. Discover why yarn construction is such an important factor in creating perfect crochet stitches every time. Once you understand what to look for to best suit your way of working, choose your kit and see how easily you can master even the trickiest techniques. Kit cost $35. Book at Stand 165.
1pm: 3-Ways Origami Smart Phone Case. Dai, The Patchwork Ninja. Want to make a beautiful and solid smartphone and card case with 3 inner rooms in your favourite Japanese material? See how to magically turn a piece of material into something solid and heavy-duty with super strong Ninja web and Ninja buttons. It’s an easy origami technique that anyone can do! Kit cost $28. Book at Stand 80. continued page 32 >
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Make & Take 2 cont’d 2pm: Add a Touch of Embroidery! Veronique, Sewn and Quilted. Explore a whole new world of ideas to embellish and enhance your fabrics. You’ll make a pincushion and learn some embroidery stitches. Suitable for all levels. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand 47.
3pm: Shibori Indigo Dyed Scarf. Shuji Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Make a shibori indigo dyed linen scarf using our vat of natural Japanese indigo dye. Silk or cotton scarves also available. Kit cost $50. Book at Stand 15.
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Get the latest event info at your fingertips We have an App where you can find important show details and get the latest updates on every show. It’s free, it’s green and will have all the latest updates for workshops, classes and easy links to buy tickets. Download it now! Here’s how... Download the Expertise Events App
April 11 – 14, 2019
1. Visit the app store and search Expertise Events 2. Enter the code for the Australasian Quilt Convention; AQC19 3. Information on the show will be available around two weeks before the event 4. To find the app codes for other shows later in the year, visit the show website. On the app, you’ll find: • Ticket information • Venue details • Handy transport details • Special features and displays • Class details, social events and links to book tickets
You could WIN!
Fantastic lucky door prizes to win – total value $5,145! All visitors to AQC are eligible to enter Baby Lock Sashiko machine valued at $3,895 This unique machine creates the traditional look of beautiful hand stitches with adjustable stitch length and spacing. Perfect for quilting projects and topstitching.
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2nd prize
Horn Outback MKII beech sewing cabinet valued at $1,250 This compact cabinet is on castors and includes lots of storage for your sewing machine, books, threads, accessories and more! The cabinet will be delivered fully assembled. Accessories not included
To enter, visit the competition area at the expo and complete the digital entry form. Winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry visit www.aqc.com.au. Online ticket buyers will be automatically entered into the draw. For more information contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au.
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Visit the Gift Shop Take home a souvenir for yourself or buy a gift for a quilt-loving friend. See the full range of unique merchandise located at the entrance to AQC; see the Help Desk. Slimline Magnifying Reading Glasses
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Extra slim for your wallet or phone case in +1.5, +2.0, +2.5 and +3.0 $6.99
Keep a pair in your handbag and you’ll never be without your specs! +1.5, +2.0, +2.5 +3.0 in black, pink or purple carry case $9.99
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