AQC Preview Guide by Expertise Events

AQC PREVIEW

YOU’RE INVITED TO AUSTRALIA’S QUILTING EVENT OF THE YEAR!

APRIL 20 – 23, 2017 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens Melbourne, Australia www.aqc.com.au INTERNATIONAL DISPLAYS AND AUSTRALIA’S BEST – all under one roof!

WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA’S ONE-OF-A-KIND Australasian Quilt Convention April 20 – 23, 2017 Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm daily Venue: Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens Melbourne, Victoria, 3053 Admission Tickets: • Adults: at the door $22; online* $19 • Seniors Card holders: at the door $21; online* $18 • Age & Disability Pensioners: at the door $18; online* $17 • Children: 5 – 16 years (under 5 free) at the door $11; online* $10 • Family: (2 adults & 2 children) – at the door $53; online* $50 • 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 1 day. Each adult ticket also includes free cloak room service for one item. GROUP OFFER: Receive one FREE ticket when you purchase 20 or more group adult tickets. Group Adult ticket: online* $17 (available for pre-purchase only, minimum purchase is 10 group adult tickets). Group tickets must be prebooked and paid for by Friday 14th April, 2017.This offer is not valid for door sales. 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 *Booking fee: $1 + 1% of the ticket price on each ticket will be added at checkout when purchasing online via credit card. Please note: All tickets are non-refundable.

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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. The AQC Preview is published by the organisers of the Australasian Quilt Convention

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Cover: Pictured (from top) work by Lucy Carroll, Wendy Carman, Linden Lancaster, Debbie Guihot Back cover: Pictured (from left to right) work by Sonya Prchal and Emma Jean Jansen.

QUILT AND TEXTILE ART SHOW Dear Quilters How will you do AQC this year? There are several options. Dip your toe into the water with a day ticket, to shop for supplies and see the quilts? Or go the whole way as a VIP delegate and attend classes upstairs? Perhaps you’d like to attend a lecture by Luke Haynes or Angela Walters – you can do that too. However you choose to do AQC, plan your trip now because it’s going to be an unmissable event for quilters. In a first for AQC, we have an exchange of themed quilts with the Quilters of Mexico. First it’s our turn – we’ll hang the Mexican quilts from their flora and fauna challenge alongside our own challenge quilts. The themes are the same so it will be an interesting display, Made in Australia: Flora & Fauna meets Mexican wildlife. Next year our quilts will travel to Mexico to hang in the quilt show there. And speaking of flowers, Velda Newman is bringing a couple of huge floral works – can’t wait to see them hanging in the REB under that beautiful domed ceiling. So many other great quilts will be there too: the Best of Australia quilts, our amazing tutors’ quilts, plus special guest Angela Walters who collaborates with Tula Pink is bringing a display of their work. In the USA, QuiltCon is the major event of the modern quilting world and they’re bringing their Best of QuiltCon travelling exhibit direct from the US to show at AQC. Hat’s off to Katherine Jones from Tasmania who won Best of Show at QuiltCon, and has a quilt in the Best of Australia display too – Wow! Well done Katherine! You’ll see both of these works at the AQC Quilt Show. New this year is our Innovation Centre – free demonstrations of brand new tools, gadgets and products for your quilt making. Check it out, and enjoy the many other new products, fabric ranges, machines and designs that are launched at AQC. See you there,

Co n t e nt s 4 Getting to the Expo

15 Special Events

27 Make & Takes

5 Lucky Door Prizes

16 Shopping at AQC

31 Visit the Gift Shop

6 Quilt Show

21 Innovation Centre

33 Shopping Vouchers

12 Convention Classes

22 Seminars

14 Special Guests

24 Sewing Rooms

Above: Australia’s Bouquet (detail) by Yvonne Chapman

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GETTING TO THE EXPO The Australasian Quilt Convention is held in the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building, surrounded by Carlton Gardens. It is conveniently located just north of the CBD and next door to the Melbourne Museum. For Melbourne tourist information, go to www.thatsmelbourne.com.au 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. For other carparks in the area, visit www.secureparking.com.au or call 03 9613 0000.

Paradise – The Green World I Twixt You and Me by Wang Li-Chun

Parking meters are also available in the surrounding streets. Public Transport Visitors to the expo have various public transport options including: • Tram 86 or 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets • Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade • City loop train to Parliament Station, a 12-minute walk to the REB • Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street • City of Melbourne Tourist Shuttle Bus to stop No. 5 (Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens). For more information visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au Plan your public transport journey Visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007. 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 Or call Geelong Travel on 1300 366 465 Details are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Visitors should check prices and details prior to travelling.

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YOU COULD WIN A LUCKY DOOR PRIZE! More than $5,700 worth of prizes to win – two great prizes up for grabs! All visitors to AQC have a chance to enter this Lucky Door Prize competition 1st Prize – Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9400QCP sewing machine Janome’s top-of-the-line quilting model, it has all the features you require to simply sit, relax and sew. Some of the features are • Large LCD Colour Touch Screen • 350 built-in stitches • 7 alphanumeric fonts • 9mm stitch width – customise and save each stitch including buttonholes as a favourite stitch. • Pivot function – 9 LED white lights including an extending high light over the needle • AcuFeed™ Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System • Sewing Applications with pre-set stitch functions.

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To personalise your sewing, create your own stitches using Stitch Composer software supplied with machine.

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2nd Prize – $800 worth of Horn sewing furniture Prize may include pieces from the new Horn Modular range – six different ready-to assemble pieces to choose from for your sewing room. (Pictured: Six units valued between $349 and $649 each). Accessories not included. To enter, visit the competition area at the expo, fill out the entry form and you will be entered into the lucky draw. The winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and will be notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au Online ticket buyers will be automatically entered into the draw. For information please contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au

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AQC QUILT SHOW It’s a quilt show with a hand-picked selection of unique quilts; this special collection will not be seen anywhere else so don’t miss it! Here are some highlights: Best of the Best

Pulling Strings

Quilts from state guild shows around Australia are shown together – so you can see what’s happening around the country, all under one roof.

An exhibition with an environmental theme by members of Taiwan Art Quilt Society, comes to AQC from the Taiwan International Quilt Exhibition via the Quilt Festival in Houston.

Below: Marilyn by Valerie Giles

AQC 2017 Challenge: Made in Australia: Flora & Fauna Our challenge this year celebrates our distinctive animals and plants. Glorious florals and our strange and unique wildlife are depicted in a myriad of styles. Have your say and vote for Viewer’s Choice. Sponsored by

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Below: Australia’s Bouquet by Yvonne Chapman

QuiltCon display at AQC

Above: Go North by Maritza Soto

An Australian first: At AQC this year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delighted to show a travelling display, the Best of QuiltCon 2017, which comes direct from the recent QuiltCon 2017 in the USA, the premier event of the Modern Quilt Guild.

Beth Miller: Rajah Award Winner 2016 Enjoy a display of quilts by Rajah winner Beth Miller, who is a resident of the ACT and is well known for her striking quilts depicting iconic Australian images.

Quilts from Mexico Left: Bush Larrikins by Beth Miller

Above: Tochtli by Genevieve Guadalupe

In a quilt exchange with the Quilters of Mexico this year, we welcome them with their display of Flora & Fauna of Mexico which premiered at their annual event in Mexico City. www.aqc.com.au

Year 60 Diary Quilt Making a block a day in her 60th year, Norma Slabbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quilt is about the everyday and the daily practice of quilting. The finished piece is an 11 metre length of fascinating work. Norma is a quilt maker and writer from Hamilton, New Zealand. HIGHLIGHT: Meet Norma and enjoy her Floortalk: Friday & Sunday, at 12.30pm.

AQC Past Class Quilts A selection of works created by AQC delegates who have attended classes in previous years; a varied selection of traditional and contemporary work.

Constants & Variables International art quilts from a group of nine quilters from five countries. The group has explored two themes: Reinterpreting Tradition and Text. HIGHLIGHT: Floortalk by Sue Dennis, 1.30pm daily.

Thinking Big Spectacular large-scale works by Velda Newman, from California, feature natural subjects such as flowers, fish, shells and fruit. Velda is one of our 2017 tutors. Below: Zinnia by Velda Newman

Large scale beauty!

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Above: Year 60 Quilt by Norma Slabbert

Take an Element This display by Margaret Sampson-George features the bright, colourful designs from her new book, Take An Element, which evidence her passion for fabrics, a quirky sense of design, and her ability to be original even while using traditional techniques.

Above: On a Grey Day in Melbourne by Chris Knights

Above: Modern Movement by Rachelle Denneny

Above: Little Miss April by Margaret Sampson-George Below: Little Miss April (details)

Above: Vertigo by Katherine Jones

Best of Australia One of the highlights of the quilting year is the judging of the Best of Australia quilts, submitted from state guild shows around the country in order to determine who will win the National Quilt Award. See them on show together for the first time and see which one wins when the announcement is made on Saturday at the Gala Dinner. Sponsored by www.aqc.com.au

Angela Walters’ Quilts (and Tula’s too!) Angela Walters is world renowned as one of the hottest quilting personalities on the circuit at present, known for her love of machine quilting and expertise using her long arm quilting machine. A frequent collaborator with Tula Pink, this display includes work by both Angela and Tula. Sponsored by

Luke Haynes’ Quilts

Above: On My Bed by Luke Haynes

Luke Haynes’ art explores the transformation of the comfortably familiar into the visually evocative. Luke was born and raised across the American South and with a formal training in art and architecture he continues to experiment with quilting while exploring art and architecture across the globe.

Collage to Stitch Textile Art Presented by Four X Four, textile artworks will be displayed with the collages which were used as the original design concepts. Artists include Maxine Fry, Ruth Galpin, Suzanne Gummow and Sandra Obst. Meet some of the artists at their display.

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Clockwise from left to right: Laurel by Angela Walters. The Tumbler, Ginger Blossoms, Patina, Sugar Skull, Future Flower Garden by Tula Pink and Angela Walters.

Teach Me See amazing quilts by all our talented tutors: Saffron Craig; Julie Haddrick; Luke Haynes; Andi Herman; Emma Jansen; Christine Lethlean; Gloria Loughman; Michelle Marvig; Alicia Merrett; Velda Newman; Wendy Nutt; Sonya Prchal; Margaret Sampson-George; Melissa Sobotka; Paula Storm.

Above: Blue Harbour by Alicia Merrett

Bags of Style! Clever textile artists have entered the Great Australian Bag Challenge and the result is a fabulous collection of original and creative handbags, all Australian themed. Every bag is the same shape but the size could vary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a range of techniques have been explored. Sponsored by: 1st Prize: Stephanie Allen

Above: End of the Spin by Melissa Sobotka 2nd Prize: Raelene Cater

3rd Prize: Carol Hill

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BE A VIP – BOOK A GOLD PASS AQC has an international convention running upstairs – get the full AQC experience by becoming a Gold Pass delegate. The Gold Pass includes four days of classes, lunches, massage, delegate gift bag, souvenir pin, lectures by

Class Timetable Tutors CRAIG, Saffron SAMPSON GEORGE, Margaret

Two-day classes

Friday, April 21

Saturday, April 22

Sunday, April 23

Screen Printing & Fabric Design (repeat of Friday)

Screen Printing & Fabric Design (repeat of Thursday)

Hand Paint Fabric

Create an Art Quilt

Take an Element BAG

Little Miss April LD OUT

Modern Colour Clothes to Quilts

Make It, Modern Designing Studio Innovation

Log Condo

Quilt Messages

Mosaic Quilts

A Floral Still Life UT Distinctive Doorways SOLD O

UT Gone Camping SOLD O

PRCHAL, Sonya SOBOTKA, Melissa STORM, Paula

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Contemporary UT SOLD O Improvisational Blocks

Layers – Colour, Shape, Texture & Form S

QAYG Ruler Bag or Quilt

Pet Portrait Photo-Real Fibre Art Sweet Sixteen Boot Camp

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Midori Float

The View from Above: Adventures in Textile Map-Making

Bias Applique OLD OUT

Vintage Keepsake

Confident Colour

Bouquet of Daisies

NEWMAN, Velda NUTT, Wendy

UT That FavouriteSFabric OLD O

Gemstone Tumble 1 PLACE LEFT

MARVIG, Michelle MERRETT, Alicia

Spring Fever

LETHLEAN, Christine LOUGHMAN, Gloria

Four-day class

Thursday, April 20

HERMAN, Andi JANSEN, Emma Jean

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One-day classes

HADDRICK, Julie HAYNES, Luke

international tutors, social events and unlimited expo access for $1,199. Two-day packages are available for $799.

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Why Can’t I Stipple? UT OLD O S

Scripts, Scrolls & Magic Symbols

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Every Which Way – Insert Circle Thread Painted Beach Scene

Thread Painted Kingfisher

Picture Perfect Appliqué

Picture Perfect Appliqué (Repeat)

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Create Interest with UT SOLD O Rulers & Fills

AQC CONVENTION TUTORS 2017

Saffron Craig (NSW)

Julie Haddrick (SA)

Luke Haynes (USA)

Andi Herman (Vic)

Emma Jansen (Vic)

Christine Lethlean Gloria Loughman (Vic) (Vic)

Michelle Marvig (NSW)

See all the classes, images and details on the website: aqc.com.au Alicia Merrett (UK)

Velda Newman (USA)

Some of the amazing classes* with a few places left are:

Screen Printing & Fabric Design with Saffron Craig

Wendy Nutt (NSW)

Sonya Prchal (NZ)

Margaret Sampson-George (NSW)

Melissa Sobotka (USA)

Paula Storm (NSW)

Spring Fever with Margaret Sampson-George

Thread Painted Kingfisher with Sonya Prchal

Midori Float with Michelle Marvig

Picture Perfect Applique with Melissa Sobotka

Every Which Way with Wendy Nutt

A Floral Still Life with Christine Lethlean

Scripts, Scrolls & Magic Symbols with Alicia Merrett

Mosaic Quilts with Andi Herman

*Available as a Gold Pass package or Two-Day package only

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SPECIAL GUESTS Come to AQC and you’ll meet quilters from around the world. In addition to our tutors and exhibitors, here are just some of the people who’ll be there Sue Dennis: A quilter from Queensland, Sue is a member of the Viewpoints 9 group who are 9 quilters from five different countries and collaborate on themed challenges. Join Sue Meet Sue at the display a for from the Constants & Floortalk at Variables challenge. 1pm daily

Helen Godden: Well known for her art quilts, see Helen demonstrate the Sweet Sixteen Handi Quilter machine at the expo, Stand 101.

Heather Grant: Instrumental in the modern quilting scene, Heather is on the board of the Modern Quilt Guild and will be with the Best of QuiltCon travelling exhibit. Stop by and say hello.

Rachaeldaisy: Talk to the quilter behind the quilt – Rachaeldaisy will be at AQC to answer questions about Whizz Bang! It’s an unusual style of quilt that people may not have seen before, so come along and meet her any day between 11am and 1pm, in the Best of Australia exhibit.

Norma Slabbert: Maker of the Year 60 Diary Quilt. Making a block a day in her 60th year, Norma Slabbert’s quilt is about the everyday and the Meet daily practice of quilting. Norma Norma and enjoy her is a quilt maker and writer from Floortalk: Friday Hamilton, New Zealand. & Sunday at 12.30pm

Angela Walters: Rock star in the Maxine Fry & Suzanne Gummow: From South Australia, Maxine and Suzanne will be there with the display Collage to Stitch.

Michele Hill: Make sure to drop by the Bernina, Stand 118 and say hello to awardwinning quilt maker, Michele Hill. Michele is known for her love of applique and admiration of William Morris. Be inspired by some of her original work on display as well as some new creations never seen before.

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modern quilting world and collaborator with Tula Pink. Meet Angela at the Handi Quilter stand 101 and also attend her Thursday evening lecture, details page 15.

Leonie West: Inventor of the Westalee Rulers will demonstrate on Brother stand at 1pm daily, and will conduct a seminar for Punch with Judy stand 111.

BE ENTERTAINED Educational and entertaining lectures, a cocktail party and the legendary Gala Dinner are all part of AQC. Book now! THURSDAY LECTURE: Quilting Is My Therapy by Angela Walters

Bookings essential Tickets online at aqc.com.au or call 02 9452 7575

5.30pm, Thursday April 20 Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘Even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes’? That phrase perfectly sums up Angela Walters’ career. From fast food employee to professional machine quilter, she uses her quilts to share the story of how she found her passion for quilting. Leave inspired, knowing that if she can do it, anyone can do it! Angela is the author of numerous books including her recent publication Quilt with Tula and Angela, co-authored with Tula Pink. Lecture fee: $49 Sponsored by:

FRIDAY LECTURE: My Quilts and My Influences by Luke Haynes: 5.30pm, Friday April 21 A fascinating insight into the work and techniques of Luke Haynes. Known for his portrait quilts which combine familiar patchwork backgrounds with striking portraits, Luke’s work is at home in fine art galleries but has firm roots in traditional quilting designs. His work has been featured in many gallery exhibitions, and is held by numerous museums including the New York Folk Art Museum, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and in private collections. Lecture fee: $49

Sponsored by:

You could win! Come to the Gala Dinner and you could win this amazing Bernina souvenir art-skinned machine valued at $1,299.

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7 1 Persimmon Flower Pincushion Hitomezashi (One Stitch) Kit. This pincushion is a distinctive mix of contemporary and traditional Japanese design. Includes all fabric, sashiko thread, needles and sasa toggle (toy fill not included). BeBe Bold - Japanese Textiles and Crafts, Stand 24. 2 Join up for this 10 month Block of the Month program Daurmont, designed by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings. A 72 x 72 inch quilt featuring wool applique on cotton backgrounds. Elm Grove Patchwork, Stand 57. 3 Fancy oblique wallet with two pockets inside, using our free-style zipper and slider. Super easy and perfect for gifts! Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand 41. 4 Japanese Casual Kimono/Apron with Yuwa Naomi cotton. Make your own favorite apron with our newly arrived Yuwa Naomi fabrics from Japan. Easy construction and the best way to use your fabric with our original pattern: covers three sizes. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand 41. 5 The Long Frame Wallet, no sewing required! All inserts are already stitched for you. Simply attach your favourite fabric and the matching purse frame, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that easy! Studio Mio, Stand 190. 6 The Frame Case. The frame opens wide and stays up for easy access so you can see everything in the case. These kits are available in several fabric designs. Studio Mio, Stand 190. 7 New and now available from BERNINA. Q-matic, State-of-the-Art Longarm Quilting Automation System that will assist you in every step of creating and placing your quilting designs. Bernina, Stand 118.

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11 8 New Zealand Forest Birds. Sharon Bradley has created this beautiful quilt based on native New Zealand forest birds. Available in pattern only or laser cut. Waitomo Sew Worms, Stand 85. 9 Have you ever wanted to quilt on a longarm machine, but just didn’t think you had the space or the money? Handi Quilter has the perfect machine for you; the Simply 16 and we have a super special for those ready to buy. Handi Quilter, Stand 101. 10 Thread Cutterz is an adjustable ring that cuts thread, all types, thin or thick, and fits on your finger or may be mounted on to a sewing machine. It’s the fastest, safest and most convenient way to cut thread. Punch with Judy, Stand 111. 11 Applimat – an appliqué mat like no other that you have ever used. No Fusible will ever stick to it, you can iron directly onto it and peel you pieces off with fusible still on the back. Waitomo Sew Worms, Stand 85. 12 FREE heat proof bag valued at $24.95 with every Mini Steam Iron purchased. Pack it up while it’s still hot with this quality bag. Perfect for travelling. Fabric Care Company, Stand 33. 13 Brother Innov-is F410 & F420. With a wide range of built in stitches, advanced needle threading system, auto lock stitch, square feed drive system and 7.4” needle to arm workspace area. This machine is great to accompany you to quilting classes. Optional trolley bag and full range of accessories are available. Brother Australia, Stand 119. 14 Brother PT-D210 Labeller. Allows you to get creative and custom print your own labels and ribbons. Print on decorative tape or stylish ribbons to personalise your sewing space, craft room and accessories. Brother Australia, Stand 119. www.aqc.com.au

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19 15 Fiskars Circle Cutter... perfect circles for piecing, appliqué, Drunkards Path, wedding ring quilts ... it’s circalicious! Flip la K, Stand 39. 16 Stitching with Beatrix Potter by Michele Hill. Michele’s new book also includes an entire section devoted to the life of this talented artist and writer of timeless books. Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand 160. 17 3D wall art is a way to create a three dimensional affect to complement your quilts and home furnishings, using the same fabrics and craft products that you would normally use within your quilts. Catharina’s Vintage Stitches, Stand 87. 18 Clementine and Thread kits. Clever kits for modern makers. Useful embroidery kits – suitable for new crafters, experienced embroiderers and children. Verandah, Stand 28. 19 Hand-made sewing euphemera canvas. Ideal to decorate your studio or sewing space. Variety of designs. Each includes Liberty fabric and vintage doilies. Verandah, Stand 28. 20 Elka the Elephant is majestic, magical and mesmerizing – a fun appliqué design by Alaura Poole of Monica Poole Designs. Available at Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 148. 21 Pfaff Ambition 2.0, a modern computerised sewing machine with great quilting features and the exclusive SENSOR SYSTEM. Take your Quilting to the next level, with the Ambition 2.0! Pfaff, Stand 106. 22 New bag pattern from Monica Poole, the Sydney Satchel is timeless, smart and practical. Available at Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 148.

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23 ‘Paint-by-numbers style’ Art Quilts made easy! MAKE IT Hobby n Craft, Stand 62. 24 Dark Be Gone LED Sewing Machine Lighting, 2 year guarantee, transferable between machines, 27 year globe life! Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand 53. 25 Come and see the quilt that everyone is talking about and lots more from Hatched and Patched. ‘Dancing Chickens and Flying Pigs’ is a hand-dyed woven wool Block of the Month, full of whimsical thoughts and quirky characters. Hatched and Patched, Stand 35. 26 New Romantic Afternoon is one of the many flannel kits available from Picklemouse Corner, Stand 55. 27 Arabella – new block of the month from Picklemouse Corner, Stand 55. 28 Buy a Birch Mini Steam Iron from us and you’ll be giving to the Challenge charity supporting kids with cancer. Plus, Caddy Pad Junior pattern and kits. Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand 53. 29 The Opal 690Q with its new technology and loads of built in assistance delivers the best results every time! Come and see for yourself! Husqvarna Viking, Stand 107. 30 Craftpaks are the Flannel Specialists! We have hundreds of styles to cover all your needs! Craftpaks, Stand 181.

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37 31 We are excited to be launching kits for our range of Antique style etui & sewing boxes. The kit includes pattern, cardboard die-cut pieces and comprehensive instructions, including photos for achieving a flawless finish. L’uccello, Stand 69. 32 These are a beautiful indoor bird and birdhouses which would complement any decor and are easy to assemble. Catharina’s Vintage Stitches, Stand 87. 33 DuoLamp Floor Lamp by Daylight – two heads on the lamp can be used together side by side or opened until they are one long lamp head giving maximum illumination width exactly where you need it. 56 high quality bright LEDs provide accurate colour matching and can be dimmed with four brightness levels. Daylightman, Stand 77. 34 Premium printable fabric is now back better than ever. Come see a demonstration at the stand you will be surprised how easily you can print on fabric at home. Australian Country Quilts, Stand 44. 35 Sewing boxes & needle keepers – perfect for your sewing room or as a gift for a friend. Simple to make as shapes are pre-cut ready to cover with your favourite pretty fabrics. Sewn and Quilted, Stand 47. 36 Aurifil 80wt thread –100% pure cotton. New to the market, this super fine thread slides effortlessly through your fabric, and nestles beautifully into your work making it perfect for so many uses, including Appliqué and English Paper Piecing. Sewn and Quilted, Stand 47. 37 Inspired by ancient Persia and featuring the popular paisley design, this is a beautiful embroidered and pieced quilt that is perfect to showcase some special fabrics. Ideally for modern fabric. $35 pattern. Blue Willow Cottage, Stand 185. 38 New to Australia, Quilters Select by Alex Anderson at EME Floriani. See stabilizers, rotary cutters, rulers and more. EME/ Floriani Australia, Stand 88. 39 Feather Patches. Nine block appliqué, perfect for using up all your scraps. Craft Cubby, Stand 98.

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11am Using Wool Threads for Hand and Machine Work. Barrie Ashton and Andrew Ngai, WonderFil Speciality Threads. Stand 188. See samples showing how, with different stitches on your machine, you can use wool threads to add texture and interest to your work. Can also be used by hand for appliquĂŠ to fix your pieces before embellishing.

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12.30pm Square-Up Rulers. Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand 111. Are your blocks perfect squares? Make squaring up a breeze with NEW square-up rulers, some slotted, to make you the perfect quilter allowing perfect squares for perfect quilts, including square in a square blocks. Suitable for advanced and beginner quilters.

1pm New Quilting Template. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K. Stand 39.

12noon X-Blocks. Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand 111.

Learn how to make an awesome quilt top using our new template.

Put fun into quilts with no-waste techniques using straight-forward designs and easy cutting techniques using NEW X-Blocks rulers. Change a basic 9-patch block to make stars plus more so easily!

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LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS Quilting retailers are here to pass on great tips and the latest techniques in these FREE seminars open to all expo visitors. • Program runs daily. No bookings required. • Seminars run for 30 minutes unless otherwise indicated by (indicates extended seminar).

SEMINAR ROOM 1 11am Photos on Fabric for Dummies. Kathleen Stone, Australian Country Quilts, Stand 44. You’ll be amazed to see how easily you can print any photo or text on fabric with your printer. Make memory quilts, photo canvas for weddings – it’s so easy! Register for FREE notes.

11.30am Add a little Hugs ‘n Kisses to your day. Helen Stubbings, Hugs ‘n Kisses, Stand 8. Learn the easy methods that Helen of Hugs ‘n Kisses has developed to make your stitching enjoyable, stress free and perfect every time. From iron-on/leave in English paper piecing papers to perfect needleturn appliqué she will demonstrate her products and methods and share every tip she can to better your stitching world!

12noon Bags - Ready to Decorate and Go! Jennifer Moore, Sewn and Quilted, Stand 47.

2pm Thread painting/ Drawing with Different Threads. Barrie Ashton, WonderFil Speciality Threads, Stand 188.

The easiest bags around! Simply embellish, sew a couple of seams and you’re done. Bags are pre-cut, with zipper pocket and eyelets already done for you! Come see just how easy these bags really are. Suitable for beginners to advanced.

Have you tried cottons and metallics as well as rayons for thread painting. Come and see samples of different weights of threads used to give texture and interest. We’ll also show our new range of Sue Spargo wool and cotton threads for machine and hand work.

12.30pm Family Tree Memories & Easy Quilt Labels. Kathleen Stone, Australian Country Quilts, Stand 44. Come and see how to easily print your own family tree and quilt labels on fabric or paper/card. Many template designs to suit every occasion. Resize them to suit your projects. 1.30pm Making Magic with Jinny Beyer Border Prints. Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand 174. See how easy and effective incorporating Jinny Beyer’s border print fabrics into your blocks and quilts can be … from hexagons to octagons and everything in between!

2.30pm Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques. Juanita Bugge, Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand 53. Judy Niemeyer Paper Piecing is super easy to do, but getting started on new techniques can seem daunting. Pick up tips, learn how to read a Judy Nieymeyer pattern, set up for fabric cutting, add fabrics to your paper pieced projects, both straight and curved piecing. What are the paper piecing tools, and how they work.

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11am Appliqué Newsflash. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby, Stand 98. Easy, quick and fun – the Craft Cubby Way to create an Appliqué.

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New ideas and techniques – and everyone who attends will receive a Craft Cubby free gift – don’t miss out!

11.30am Make Your Own Handbags. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 148. Get great tips and advice on how to make your own professional looking fabric handbags. Monica will cover the important aspects of bag making from fabric, interfacing, closures, hardware and must have bag making tools. Plus, how to add leather trims to your bags to give the wow factor! 12noon What’s Flipp-n New. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand 39. Join Brenda Burgess as she takes you on the sensational journey of step-by-step flip-n with her unique process of Flip la K templates and a crow and tell of fabulously sensational quilts and table runners. A not to be missed workshop. 12.30pm Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand 160. Learn how to create scrap quilts from fabric strips, jelly rolls and rulers. Plus receive a free information sheet.

AT FREE SEMINARS 1.30pm Quilt-As-You-Go, Reversible Scrap Quilts. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 148. Turn your stash into fun, reversible quilt as you go quilts, learn how quick and easy it is. Plus a trunk show of new and favourite designs. Learn Monica’s favourite methods that will change the way you make quilts. 2pm Quick & Easy Table Runners. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand 160. New Seminar at AQC. Learn how to make quick and easy table runners using our binding tool.

SEMINAR ROOM 3 11am Take the scary out of free motion quilting. Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand 125. You want to quilt your quilts on your domestic sewing machine, have great even stitches and wonderful creative designs. No more pinning your layers. No more uneven stitches. No more sore shoulders or back. After this session you will be running home to get into quilting.

11.30am Creative Quilting Inspirations. Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand 111.

12.30pm Techniques For Crocheting Into Fabric to Create Beautiful Borders. Catharina Sudholz, Catharina’s Vintage Stitches. Stand 87. Learn different ways of joining quilt blocks using a normal crochet hook.You will also learn how to crochet borders onto fabrics and turn something plain into something pretty and unique, such as baby blankets and bibs.

1pm Precision Quilt Wonders. Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand 125.

2.30pm OMG. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand 39. Join Brenda Burgess from Flip la K, as she shows you her quick easy way to Piecing Circles, Drunkards Path, Wedding Rings, random circles totally circlicious. This is one workshop you do not want to miss – Circle piece the easy way.

ideas will be shown step by step. No longer do we have to fit that huge layer quilt through a small machine, quilt each block before you join the quilt together, also quilt the borders before joining them onto the quilt. Who said we should quilt last!

You wanted to know more about using templates, well here it is – “Quilting Design Inspirations”, a new way of learning quilting design. This is a series of design ideas to inspire you to create your own quilting designs using Westalee Templates. 12noon Quilt-As-You-Go. Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand 125. Be amazed how easy making quilts can be using Paulines QAYG techniques. A treasure chest of

Having trouble cutting sewing and achieving accurate points. Don’t be put off, join this session to see how to overcome these challenges. Lots of great tips and tidbits will be shared. Like simple cutting tips, perfect triangles and blocks turning out the size they should with perfect points. Also learn how to transfer appliqué and quilting designs with an amazing tool.

1.30pm Sew Kind of Wonderful. Quick Curves with Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand 111. Contemporary Quilt Designs, where Modern meets refinement, showing endless possibilities with ONE ruler – Quick Curve and the NEW Mini Quick Curve – combining curved piecing with straight lines piecing. Cut, Sew, Square-up!

2pm Sashiko Hitomezashi ‘One Stitch Sashiko’. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft, Stand 24. Jane will demonstrate how easy Hitomezashi is – One Stitch sashiko – with the new pre-stenciled dotted grid fabric. See new kits and samples. 2.30pm Treasures with Tea Towelling. Jenelle Kent, Pieces to Treasure, Stand 135. Tea Towelling is a beautifully woven, thick textured fabric available on the roll, made by Moda. Learn how to use tea towelling to make a diverse selection of amazing projects designed by Jenelle Kent to cater to a range of sewing abilities.

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TAKE A TEST DRIVE AT AQC AND GET Enjoy making a creative project, using the latest machines from leading brands. These sessions run daily Bernina Sewing Room Test Drive the Bernina Q20 Sitdown Longarm

Baby Lock Sewing Room Overlocked Coat Hanger Cover with a Zipper Pocket

Times: 10.30am and 1pm Duration: 90 minutes Presented by: The Bernina Team

Times: 10.30am and 1.30pm Duration: 90 minutes Presented by: The Baby Lock Team

Does the thought of free motion set you all aquiver and the size of your machine frustrate?

Come and experience the amazing self-threading, no tension overlockers and take home a lovely Coat Hanger Cover.

Then come and spend an hour with the Swiss designed power that will free your passion to create.

Designed for beginners, the workshop will introduce and teach you how to use an overlocker creatively.

Features galore, quilt rulers and more, Bernina can show you all this. Come join us and see how easy it can be as the Q20 is absolute bliss. With the space and speed, a definite need and superior stitching a must! It won’t take you long to be singing our song … “A Q20’s an absolute must!”

The workshop will cover flatlocking, roll hem pintucks using decorative threads, zipper and lace insertion and four thread overlocking. Cost: $20 • Book at Stand 31

Book in early as seating is limited. Cost: $20 • Book at Stand 118

Brother Sewing Room Rotary Cutter Pouch Times: 10.30am and 1pm Duration: 90 minutes Presented by: The Brother Team This beautiful Rotary Cutter Pouch consists of decorative stitches, appliqué and quilting techniques designed by Zoe from Bellarine Sewing Centre using the NV1100 and ScanNCut. Cost: $5 • Book at Stand 119

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HANDS-ON IN THE SEWING ROOMS Husqvarna Viking Sewing Room Stitched with Love

Pfaff Sewing Room Maker’s Project Pouch

Times: 10.45am and 1.15pm Duration: 90 minutes Presented by: Cheryl Bryant

Times: 10.30am and 1pm Duration: 90 minutes Presented by: Mandy Murray This sweet project features stunning decorative stitches from the Husqvarna Viking Opal range. Cut beautiful appliqué shapes in seconds with the AccuQuilt GO! cutting system and learn how easy it is to create this lovely zipper pouch.

Create your very own Maker’s Project Pouch. Perfect to hold your EPP projects, threads or anything else that needs to be stored in style! Learn tips and tricks for sewing with plastic and see how versatile the AccuQuilt GO! dies are for creating beautiful appliqués. Cost: $10 • Book at Stand 106

Cost: $10 • Book at Stand 107

Janome Sewing Room Embroidered Gift Pouch Times: 10.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm and 3.30pm Duration: One hour Presented by: Janome You will be hands-on with the NEW Skyline S9 sewing embroidery machine. You will embroider plus use decorative stitches to complete your takehome project. This is a free workshop. Free! • Book at Stand 18

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INTRODUCING THE Exp e r i e n ce a new s t a n d a rd o f i n d u s t r y i n n ovat i o n w i t h luxu r y i n eve r y d e t a i l . See t h is amazing Dream Mach ine in ac t ion at the Bro ther sta nd 119.

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MAKE & TAKE CLASSES Get hands on and learn new techniques to enhance your quilting! Program runs daily – each class lasts approximately 50 minutes

12noon Ohana Petite Shoe Pouch. Mariko and Dai Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan.

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. Bookings essential as space is limited. • Purchase the kit for the project – prices are listed on the timetable. • Please be on time – for classroom location, check the map available at the expo. Class and product listings are supplied by exhibitors and are correct at the time of printing. Expertise Events is not responsible for any late changes. Updates will appear on our website: www.aqc.com.au

MAKE & TAKE 1 11am High Quality Felt Cross Body-Tablet Bag. Juanita Bugge, Sewing Buddies Australia.

the cord. Kit includes fabrics and cord for two stars, plus full photo instructions to take home. Be careful – making these becomes addictive! Kit cost $20 Book at Stand 15

2pm New Illusional Star Pin Cushion with fancy cover button. Mariko Ikeda and Dai Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan.

Learn how to make this adorable Shoe Pouch as a pencil case or a glasses case. Learn a stress-free way to sew the zipper in class and you will make many more for Christmas gifts. Kit cost $25 Book at Stand 41 1pm ‘Appleseed’ - Learn the Art of EPP Applecores. Helen Stubbings, Hugs ‘n Kisses.

Will easily fit an 8” Tablet cover with over 25 fabulous designs to choose from. Nothing to scratch the tablet. Kit includes: Felt bag (28 cm x 22 cm) complete with eyelets and strap anchors, iron on appliqué (25 designs to choose from), leather cording for strap, needle and thread. Kit cost $30 Book at Stand 53

zipper pouch from your Applecores. Kits include everything you need to complete it – just bring scissors or buy from our booth! Kit cost $29.50 or $20 with own glue pen Book at Stand 8

12noon English Paper Piecing. Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage.

Special bonus: Revolutionary cover button maker from Japan is included in the kit! Make two: make one for you and one for your friend. Can you figure out how to sew this intricate star-shaped pin cushion from just two squares? It’s easy, and enlarging the pattern will make a large cushion. Kit cost $20 Book at Stand 41

Join the revival of this popular, relaxing, portable and precise patchwork technique – plus paper piecing is perfect for modern quilts! Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat. Kit cost $25 Book at Stand 185

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Learn the art of EPP Applecores – daunting to many, but not with iron on/leave in papers and the Hugs ‘n Kisses method. Make this cute

11am Japanese Hoshi Origami Stars. Alison Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Enjoy learning to make these fun folded stars using beautiful Japanese fabrics. The only sewing is attaching www.aqc.com.au

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MAKE & TAKE CLASSES 1pm Sashiko Brooch. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Japanese Textiles & Craft.

MAKE & TAKE 3 11am Thread Roll. Marg Low, Marg Low Designs.

Learn how easy and effective Hitomezashi (one stitch) sashiko is to do while making this delightful brooch. Kit cost $18 Book at Stand 24 2pm Shibori & Indigo Dyeing. Shuji Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs.

Make a handy little thread roll, ideal for popping in your sewing box or bag. Simple felt appliquĂŠ and a few basic stitches. Kit includes pattern & materials. Kit cost $20 Book at Stand 167

Learn a range of fundamental shibori techniques and have fun experimenting with binding, tying and clamping to create patterns on a cotton handkerchief using our vat of Natural Japanese Indigo Dye. (Scarf available at $30). Kit cost $20 Book at Stand 15

2pm A Hexie How-to: Make a Scrappy Hexagon Quilt using Liberty Tana Lawn. Robyn Shapiro, The Strawberry Thief. You will receive a Strawberry Thief Hexie Quilt starter kit. Each kit contains 35 pre-cut Liberty hexies, hexie papers, sewline glue pen, pack of Tulip needles, Aurafil thread and a very cute pair of scissors.You will be able to complete one scrappy hexie flower within the hour. Kit cost $50 Book at Stand 179

12noon Smartphone Shoulder Case. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Absolutely No Sewing Required! Make a stylish phone case and take it home with you.You will learn how to construct the pouch and to install rivets and snap buttons. Size: 12cm x 19cm. Choice of 2 fabric designs + 2 colours each. Kit cost $20 Book at Stand 190

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VISIT WITH FRIENDS! Book as a group and these great benefits will be all yours: • Free cloakroom service for one item each • Discounted ticket prices – SAVE UP TO $5 per adult ticket – minimum 10 tickets per order • No queuing to buy tickets at the show

SEE THE GIFT SHOP Take home a souvenir for yourself or buy a gift for a quiltloving friend. See the full range of unique merchandise located at the entrance to AQC; see the Help Desk. SHOWBAG SPECIAL!

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More than $60 value for just $25

• Flexibility to come any one day of the show, individually

Crafty badges $3 each

• Buy 20 adult tickets – get one FREE!

AQC 2017 bag $15

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BE INSPIRED TO CREATE!

2017 Chalkboard mugs $10 each

Official AQC collector’s pin

• Exquisite hand-made goodies and gift ideas.

• Canvas Craft Euphemera for your studio or sewing room. (These include vintage doilies.) • Black and white fabrics for your projects • A burst of colour, to accentuate your designs • L inen and linen blends for all your projects • J en Kingwell Collective – patterns and notions

JUST IN! • A girl’s story, 2017- Alice fabric, the ongoing trend. Linen/cotton blend

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Whether you’re sewing, embroidering or quilting, the DESIGNER EPICTM machine will help you fulfil your greatest creative ambitions. Prepare to be amazed. Come and visit us at our stand #107 for great show specials!

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GET QUILTING WITH ANGELA Angela Walters, Ambassador to Handi Quilter USA, will conduct daily workshops at AQC this year. Class times: 11.30am and 2pm daily Class duration: 45 minutes

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Buy a show bag to go into the draw to win: 1 x $250 voucher

Participants will make a small project using the Handi Quilter Simply 16 in the Test Drive area, within the Handi Quilter stand. Bookings are essential, visit Stand 101 when you arrive at the event to secure your place.

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