AQC Preview Magazine 2014

AUSTRALIA’S NO.1 QUILTING EVENT

AQC PREVIEW APRIL 10 – 13, 2014 ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING, CARLTON GARDENS MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

CELEBRATE 10 YEARS AT OUR MOST INSPIRING EVENT EVER!

CELEBRATE 10 YEARS WITH OUR BEST

FAST FACTS AUSTRALASIAN QUILT CONVENTION APRIL 10 – 13, 2014 Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm daily Venue: Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne,Victoria Admission Tickets: • Adults $17 • Seniors Card holders, age or disability pensioners $15 • Children 5 to 16 years $9 (under 5 years FREE) • Ticket sales close at 4pm daily • Buy tickets at the door, or online at www.aqc.com.au *Online ticket sales close 4pm Tuesday April 8. Sorry no refunds available.

Discounted group tickets: • Minimum booking of 10: $14 per person • Purchase before Friday April 4, 2014 • Group ticket holders can come on different days or all together • Book online at www.aqc.com.au or call 02 9452 7575 Contact us at: Tel: 02 9452 7575 | Email: aqc@expertiseevents.com.au www.aqc.com.au

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Above: Rosemary Rush – It’s All About the Number (AQC Challenge finalist) On the cover: Quilts (L-R) by Jenny Bowker, Susan Mathews, Gloria Loughman and Shawna Lampi-Legaree

Venue facilities: • Venue has wheelchair and pram access • The Expo Café is open daily • An ATM is located next door in the Melbourne Museum which is open 10am to 5pm • No photography is allowed without permission • Cloakroom service is available – $2 per item • Pass-out stamp at door available – same day use only Supported By:

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COLLECTION OF QUILTS EVER! Dear Quilters, Ten years ago, an Australian quilt convention to bring the best in the world and the best in quilting from around Australia was just an idea. In those ten years, the Australasian Quilt Convention has established itself as a top notch annual event.

AQC boasts a quilt show, where every quilt is hand-picked, a unique range of classes, tutors, presentations, social events and more.

This year our convention classes are presented by more international tutors than ever, plus some of the best Australia has to offer. The quilt show focuses on magnificent Australian works and has plenty of international pieces for you to enjoy too.

And remember, there are some fantastic evening lectures that anyone can book into. For example, Jennie Rayment from the UK is a quilter, stripper and hilarious entertainer, whose presentation on the Thursday evening will have you in stitches as she talks about her magical manipulations – 3D textile art – while ending up with hardly a stitch on!

Pam Holland from South Australia is an amazing quilt artist who travels the world and has won some of the world’s most coveted quilting awards. Hear her amazing story with a focus on photography, quilting and the stories behind the quilts on the Friday evening.

So come to AQC – whether you come for an hour, a day, an evening or the entire four days, you’ll love what you find.

See you there,

Right: Quilt by Sue Benner

CONTENTS 4 Getting to the Expo 5 Lucky Door Prizes 6 Quilt Show 10 Kopanang Guests

11 Special Guests 12 Convention Classes 14 Special Events 17 Shopping at Expo

23 FREE Seminars 26 Sewing Rooms 29 Make & Takes 33 Shopping Vouchers

GETTING TO AQC 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. 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 • Free 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 Our accommodation partner, Ozaccom has negotiated with several hotels and other accommodation options around the city.

Details are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Visitors should check prices and details prior to travelling.

Above left to right: AQC Challenge quilt by Deb Layt, Feathered Sun by AQC tutor John Flynn.

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To enter: Complete the entry form you receive when you buy your ticket and put it in the barrel at the expo. The winner will be drawn on the last day of the event. Terms and conditions are displayed near the entry barrel and on www.aqc.com.au

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AQC QUILT SHOW 2014 – CELEBRATING TEN YEARS! THIS YEAR, WE FOCUS ON BRINGING YOU THE BEST AUSTRALIAN COLLECTION EVER – AND A BUNCH OF MAGNIFICENT INTERNATIONAL WORKS AS WELL. HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS.

TEN YEARS OF AQC Some of the memorable works from the last ten years of AQC will be displayed including some of the most spectacular quilts, as well as pieces from the private collection of the organisers Gary Fitz-Roy and Judy Newman.

GREAT AUSTRALIAN QUILTS Iconic Australian images; ground breaking art design; historically significant; technical excellence; these are some of the reasons for inclusion of a quilt in this superb collection. Come and see some of the milestone works in Australia’s quilting history, only at AQC. Below: Roebuck Quilt Redone by Kim McLean

Above: Ethnic Waves by Priscilla Bianchi, Guatemala

Above: Bush Larrikins by Beth Miller

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BEST OF AUSTRALIA These Best of Show 2013 quilts from every state in Australia will be judged at AQC. The winner will receive the Australian National Quilt Award to be announced at the AQC Gala Dinner. Sponsored by

Cornelia by Helen Stubbings (Tas)

AQC CHALLENGE 2014 This year the theme is ‘Ten’.

See the finalists and vote for your favourite. Sponsored by:

Right: Hang Ten – The Perfect Wave by Yvonne Chapman. Pictured far right: 10 Together Equals Teamwork (detail) by Alison Withers

BEST OF THE BEST This annual exhibition is an AQC favourite as it gives viewers the chance to see the best quilts from all annual state quilt guild shows around Australia on show together.

Left: Sunrise, Sunset by Jocelyn Green, ACT. Below: Heart Song by Elizabeth Camping, SA

LIVING COLOUR! A TRAVELLING TEXTILE ART EXHIBITION Curated by Brenda Gael Smith, these works make their debut at AQC. Hear Brenda’s floortalk each day at 1.30pm.

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Above: Detail of work by Roxanne Murphy, Suzanne Gummow and Neroli Henderson

TEACH ME Tutors in 2014 are Sue Benner (USA), Jenny Bowker (ACT), Debby Brown (USA), Yvonne Brown (UK), Rosalie Dace (RSA), Sue Daley (Qld), John Flynn (USA), Michele Hill (SA), Pam Holland (SA), Gloria Loughman (Vic), Faye Packham (SA), Jennie Rayment (UK), Chris Serong (Vic), Wendy Williams (NSW).

See their work on show – it’s amazing.

Left: Canopy by Gloria Loughman. Bottom left: The Soul of the Quilter (detail) by Pam Holland. Top right: Grounded by Rosalie Dace

POSTCARD FROM CANADA Artist and quilter Shawna Lampi-Legaree is in town from Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Shawna brings a small display of her work and will be available to meet Australian quilters and give a floortalk at 11.30am each day at her display.

Above: Consequences by Shawna Lampi-Legaree

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AQC QUILT SHOW 2014 – CONTINUED RAJAH WINNER 2013 – JENNY BOWKER This display alone is reason to attend AQC! Jenny is one of Australia’s most esteemed quilters and well known to quilters around the world.

WELCOME BACK KOPANANG

Above: Sandstorm over the White Desert (detail)

by Jenny Bowker

THE RAJAH RECREATED The iconic Australian textile treasure The Rajah quilt has been re-created by South Australian quilter Lessa Siegele and it will be on show for the first time at AQC.

TASMANIA’S ART QUILT PRIZE 2013 This is a collaborative between the Tasmanian Quilting Guild and the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery celebrating the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery being on the same site for 150 years. See the winners at AQC. Please note: the exhibition from the Through Our Hands group regretfully will not be coming to AQC in 2014.

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In 2008, the Kopanang Community Trust from South Africa came to AQC to share their hand embroidery and beadwork with our visitors. The trust helps women and children desperately in need as a result of the impact of HIV/Aids in their community.

We welcome back the people from Kopanang once again to AQC – come and meet them and see the work they do. In their words: ‘The story of our journey together is intricately woven in the joy of working with needle and thread. The blessing of being able to come together, share our sorrow, pain and laughter is visible in this work.’

WHO’S WHO AT AQC SO MANY QUILT CELEBRITIES TO INSPIRE YOU!

Respected long-arm quilt expert from the US, Amy van Gurp and Nate Arnesen, Director at HandiQuilter, bring their knowledge and tips to the expo. They will be available to answer your questions each day at the HandiQuilter stand.

Yvonne Brown is a textile artist who explores ways to use fabric and threads as an artistic medium to obtain images that have a rich and tactile surface. See her demonstrations at Unique Stitching, Stand 86. Thursday and Friday only.

Brenda Gael Smith will accompany her latest stunning exhibition – Living Colour! – with daily floortalks at 1.30pm. Sponsored by

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If you love free motion quilting and having fun with paint, yarn and thread – spend 30mins being ‘edutrained’ by Helen Godden.12noon daily, Seminar Room 3!

Linda Pumphrey is an award-winning quilter from Accuquilt USA and has tirelessly devoted her spare time to preserving the history of quiltmaking.

Catch Linda’s trunk show at 2pm daily, Seminar Room 3.

Watch Rosalie Quinlan demonstrate stitchery techniques and answer questions at Under the Mulberry Tree, Stand 91.

Kathy Doughty’s ‘Adding Layers’ sold out its first print run in less than a month! Designer Wendy Williams’ ‘Wild Blooms & Colourful Creatures’ shows 15 applique projects. Kathy and Wendy will be doing book-signings at Material Obsession, Stand 166.

Yan Pring has been quilting for 40 years and is a mentor to many. She’s described as very clever with colour, very willing to share her knowledge and an absolute legend! Catch up wtih her at Flip La K, Stand 153 or in their Seminars.

Mariko Ikeda is a quilt artist from Japan teaching daily make and take classes. See her demo with unique Herita materials at Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand 125.

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CONVENTION CLASSES – BOOK YOUR PLACE! Get the full AQC experience by joining the convention classes!

There are still some places available in superb one and two-day convention classes – with some of the world’s best tutors.

Convention class packages include morning tea, lunch and social events on those days. For more information and to book your class visit the website: www.aqc.com.au.

There are some of the great classes including:

MEDALLION STAR Skill level: Especially for Beginners Tutor: Faye Packham Learn the basics of quilt making while creating your quilt in two fabrics.

FLY AWAY SISTER’S BAG Skill level: Beginner Tutor: Wendy Williams Learn simple techniques in wool appliqué while you make a bright, colourful bag!

MADELEINE Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate Tutor: Sue Daley Create a medallion-style quilt and learn all about the finer points of English paper piecing.

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Skill level: Beginner Tutor: Sue Daley

Skill level: All Tutor: Gloria Loughman

All handwork, no machines – A gorgeous project that uses that perennial favourite shape – the Tumbler.

Using colours and patterns of the landscape, create an original design highlighting the contours of the land.

OVERGROWN Skill level: All Tutor: Wendy Williams Make a beautiful quilt top and learn techniques used in wool felt appliqué.

Learn how to compose your design while Wendy discusses colour placement and adding borders.

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MEDIEVAL MAGIC Skill level: Intermediate Tutor:Yvonne Brown Use designs from medieval floor tiles and work with fabric and synthetic felt to create your own, unique wall hanging.

TUTORS INTERNATIONAL AND AUSTRALIAN QUILT TUTORS WILL BE AT AQC – AND THEIR QUILTS WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE QUILT SHOW. Sue Benner (USA) Sue is known for her complex dye-painted silks which she combines with recycled textiles to form fields of layered pattern, vivid beauty and riotous variation.

Jenny Bowker (ACT) Jenny likes to combine contemporary work with traditional and credits her science background for keeping her technically on her toes.

Debby Brown (USA) Debby is an expert long arm quilter, having quilted more than 3,000 quilts since 2000.

Yvonne Brown (UK) Yvonne explores ways to use fabric and threads as an artistic medium that results in images with a rich and tactile surface.

Rosalie Dace (South Africa) Rosalie’s work reflects her passion for colour, pattern and texture and her South African heritage gives her work its particular character.

Michele Hill (SA) Michele’s specialty is machine appliqué with hand embellishment. She has had the honour of receiving many awards for her quilts.

Pam Holland (SA) Pam’s teaching, photography and travel experience has been the inspiration for most of her quilts and has also given her the reputation of shaping something new from the already established.

Gloria Loughman (Vic) Gloria is known for her quilts in vivid colours depicting the Australian bush, but she is equally adept at pushing boundaries.

Faye Packham (SA) Faye is an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor of patchwork and loves to inspire all her students.

She loves teaching machine pieced, easy technique workshops.

Jennie Rayment (UK) Jennie’s ingeniously original ideas are the product of a fertile imagination and skillful fingers. She’s totally obsessed with twiddling, manipulating and manoeuvring!

Sue Daley (Qld) Sue is one of Australia’s leading designers specialising in English paper piecing, needleturn appliqué and traditional hand piecing.

Chris Serong (Vic) As well as her love for antique and vintage quilts, Chris loves mixed techniques, the accuracy of foundation piecing and the portability of paper piecing, hand piecing and hand appliqué.

John Flynn (USA) Taking one of John’s classes gives you an opportunity to improve your piecing and quilting skills under his popular, low-key, one-on-one instruction.

Wendy Williams (NSW) Wendy’s delightful style of felt appliqué has shades of folk art with a contemporary twist. She successfully incorporates her fashion industry experience.

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CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF AQC WITH SPECIAL THIS YEAR’S SPECIAL EVENTS ARE REAL SHOWSTOPPERS! Come join us in celebrating 10 years of inspiring displays, presentations and classes and many wonderful memories! There’s lots to enjoy at the social events too – and everyone is welcome!

So if you enjoy mixing with like-minded people who share your passion, we look forward to seeing you there!

Simply choose from the following:

WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY 6pm, Wednesday, April 9 There’s no better way to get the celebrations started! With welcome drinks, finger food, educational entertainment and presentations, you can mingle with some special guests and be the first to hear who the winners of the 2014 AQC Challenge are. Sponsored by

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THURSDAY EVENING PRESENTATION WITH THE ILLUSTRIOUS JENNIE RAYMENT 5.30pm, Thursday April 10 ‘All Tucked Up!’ This frenetic fabric fiddler entertains with her marvellous, magical manipulations! From quilts to garments, cushions to wall hangings this is a special Show & Tell in Jennie’s own inimitable style. Sponsored by

GUESTS, SOCIAL EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS FRIDAY EVENING PRESENTATION WITH THE MULTI-TALENTED, MULTI AWARD WINNER PAM HOLLAND 5.30pm, Friday April 11 Pam’s presentation ‘Capture the Day, from Photograph to Quilt’ is a collection of scenarios created by taking beautiful photographs and the quilts made from those experiences.

The stories behind the quilts are not shared often and Pam invites people to document their experiences in writing and textiles.

GALA DINNER 7pm, Saturday, April 12 This is not just a dinner – it’s a party! This Gala Dinner will be a wonderful evening jam packed with entertainment, excellent food, wine and quilt-loving company. Several awards will also be announced during the evening. You can’t miss them so buy your tickets online now.

The Gala Dinner is sponsored by

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1Easily print photos on fabric – just like paper and make a lasting memory. Plus product demonstrations at Australian Country Quilts, Stand 14. 2 Stunning silk babies’ booties designed by Fuzz Illustration of San Francisco - patterns based on vintage Japanese kimono fabrics. Kits at KimoYes, Stand 173. 3 Here is a sneak peak at one of two new designs ‘Timeless’ and ‘Greenacres’ by Irene Blanck. At Elm Grove Patchwork, Stand 45. 4 Cornelian uses new applique paper and precut iron-on hexies – simply iron on, glue over and leave in the project. BOM pattern, kits and hexagons plus demonstrations at Hugs N Kisses, Stand 8. 5 See the gorgeous Crocs bag - its frame has an extra wide opening and looking like a croc’s wide-open mouth! Kit, pattern and frame at Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand 125. 6 No sewing required! New kits for convenient fabric card case. Stores at least 12 cards and has three large pockets. Available at Studio Mio, Stand 167. 7 ‘Ice Palace’ is a fabulous quilt design, made with Flip La K’s Flip-n Curvey Ribbons set. See it at Stand 153.

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8 Scissors with new technology of Fiskars Amplify™ RazorEdge senses blade separation when cutting thick material and forces the ultra-sharp stainless steel blades together for a crisp, clean cut. At Flip la K, Stand 153. 9 New Sew Steady Quilter’s Wish table with over 500 sq ins of workspace includes a table grid, circles sewing kit, compartment drawer and a free travel bag. At Punch with Judy, Stand 111. 10 ScanNCut is the world’s first home and hobby cutting machine with a built-in scanner. Cut fabric for sewing, quilting and appliqué. No PC required! At Brother Australia, Stand 119. 11 The new model in the Bernina 3 Series sets new standards. Includes large slide-on extension table, practical Free Hand System with presser foot lifter, walking foot and two feet for quilting and patchwork. At Bernina, Stand 118. 12 The Perfect Point scissors from Scissorman are ideal for all crafts. They’re sharp, reliable and well priced! At Stand 77. 13 The LED light pad from Daylightman, Stand 77 is perfect for crafters. It’s lightweight and stays cool for hours.

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14 The Bambino bag is great for baby gear, with pockets and an adjustable strap. Pattern includes a change mat and zipper. At Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 88.15 The Cotton Kitty is a delightful small quilt and cushion set. Patterns and kits available at Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 88.

16 Miss Daisy is a quilt-as-you-go Monica Poole design. Fun to make, template-free cutting with no tricky seam matching. Patterns and kits at Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 88.17 These bangles are a great gift for anyone who loves stitching, sewing, or quilting. Available in five colours and only $9.50 each. At Gum Valley Patchwork, Stand 46.18 Make your own lampshade with this DIY Lampshade Kit. Super easy and lots of fun!

Plus demonstrations at My Patch Fabrics, Stand 28. 19 Sew AdjusTable is the only sewing extension table that adjusts to any brand, make or model of sewing machine, overlocker or embroidery machine. Simple and portable. At Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand 57.

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24 20 The amazing EcoluxLighting, LED Lighting strip for your sewing machine – lets you see more, sew more! Compact and powerful! From Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand 57. 21 ‘Remains of the Day’ is a new kit for a sewing chest, needle book and tape measure with French General’s new ‘Le Bouquet Francais’ fabric by Moda. At l’uccello, Stand 65. 22 A new book, Shatter and Sew! introduces the Shattered Image technique in a clear, logical sequence with a wealth of illustrations and photographs. See it at Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand 80. 23 Julie from Quilter’s Barn, Stand 87, is selling her collection of miniature and toy sewing machines from America and Europe. Her antique Australian, French and Durham quilts collected over the past 40 years are also for sale. 24 Take the error out of ‘squaring’ up your blocks with the amazing BLOCLOC rulers! Demonstrations throughout the day at Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand 44. 25 See the Sweetly Simple quilting frame for machine or hand quilting – and the Stingray, a handy accessory that stabilises the quilt on your frame and keeps accessories clear of your machine. At Brindabella Quilting Systems, Stand 148. 26 Recreate Gracie’s quilt, ‘The Cousin’s Walk’ (c1850). A twelve part Block of the Month with two options to choose from – join anytime! At The Quilted Crow, Stand 55.

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27 Yoko Saito’s famous Mystery Houses quilt is available as a Block of the Month pattern or complete kit, at Mai Misaki, Stand 66. 28 See the latest trends in stitcheries and fabric, including this gorgeous printed linen panel by Tammie Green at Catharina’s Vintage Stitches, Stand 104.

29 Marie Josephine is a new quilt- as-you-go quilt by Carole McLennan, in beautiful French General fabrics. It is inspired by Josephine Bonaparte’s garden where she grew Australian flowers. At Maggie Robertson Design, Stand 191. 30 See the latest doggy appliqué designs from Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, Stand 96. 31 Aussie Patches has a Full Line Stencil starter pack for easy quilt marking. It includes three stencil patterns, pounce pad plus a chalk marking pencil. AQC special price $65, save $16.50. At Stand 69. 32 New quilting discs can be used with any sewing or quilting machine to grip fabric. They reduce hand fatigue and your hands don’t get as hot as wearing gloves. See them at The Patchwork Tea House, Stand 53.

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SEMINARS Quilting retailers are here 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 unless otherwise indicated.

12noon What is a Squedge?

Kerry Glen, Tulis Textiles, Stand 60.

Come and see the exciting blocks made with wedges turned into squedges. It’s easy, quick and fun one shape with many uses.

12.30pm Traditional Double Wedding Ring Made Easy. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt and Craft indicates extended seminar Cottage, Stand 163. Using the EZ ruler learn how all the curves and SEMINAR ROOM 1 maths are made easy to make this 11am Shattered Images. Margaret traditional, beautiful quilt.

Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, 1.30pm Create Original Fabrics Stand 80. It’s new, different, exciting with Paints and Stencils. Lisa and developed by Canadian fibre Walton, Dyed and Gone to artist Ellen Adams. Explore some Heaven, Stand 38. Learn how to of the stunning possibilities with paint and embellish your fabrics this simple, effective technique. with fabric paints and stencils. Easy Discover how multiple cuts of just techniques to create a variety of one image can create a fragmented original fabrics. array of vibrant colour.

2pm Wonderful One-Fabric Quilts. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand 80.

Experience the magic of creating a stunning quilt from just one fabric.

Table Runners to queen sized quilts, this exciting technique is fun, fast and rewarding.

11.30am Perfect Piecing. Paula Storm, My Patch Fabrics, Stand 28.

Why is it that you cut, sew and press your fabrics carefully, yet they still don’t line up properly? Join Paula for tips and tricks on how to create accurate quarter and half-square triangles, diamonds and hexagons.

2.30pm Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt and Craft Cottage, Stand 163. Learn how to create scrap quilts form fabric strips, jelly rolls and rulers. Plus receive a free pattern.

3pm Quick and Easy Hand Dyeing. Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand 89. Experience the simplicity of hand dyeing lace, fabric, buttons, beads and more.

Just dilute the dye with water, paint on then set in the microwave.

Quick, easy and inexpensive.

SEMINAR ROOM 2 11am Quilt As You Go the Moonshine Way. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 88.

Everything you need to know about quilt-as-you-go method, learn five easy techniques that will change the way you make quilts forever.

11.30am Perfection using the Perfect Patchwork System.

Jeanette Clark, Patchwork Maze, Stand 72. Rotary cutting revolutionized patchwork and Perfect Patchwork Templates take the revolution a step further. Pieces are perfectly matched with no pinning or guessing required and thick acrylic templates mean you can rotary-cut multiple layers of fabric at one time.

12noon Photos on Fabrics for Dummies. Kathleen Stone, Australian Country Quilts, Stand 14. Learn how to easily print photos on fabric using your home printer. Make quilt labels,

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stitcheries or embroider pictures also add to handbags and shoes.

Free notes available.

12.30pm Quick Patchwork Papers. Julie Wallace, Quilter’s Barn, Stand 87. Use Quick Patchwork Papers to cheat and make hundreds of patchwork designs with triangles and learn about colour and choice of fabrics.

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1pm Creative Colour Workshop.

Reece Scannell, Mode in Australia, Stand 162. Discover a new you and enhance your creativity and confidence using simple and fun techniques. Whether you’re new to quilting or highly experienced, interpreting and communicating with colour is a valuable skill that can be learned and used to make your work shine.

1.30pm Enhance the Quality and Appearance of Your Stitching.

Barrie Ashton, Wonderfil Specialty Threads, Canada, Stand 188.

Discover the diversity of thread weights, textures and finishes you can achieve. Samples will show different looks by changing threads.

2pm Where the Flip-N Fun Begins. Brenda Burgess, Flip La K, Stand 153. Learn the basic steps of Flip-n! See quilts made the Flip La K way and favourite products used to create these quilts. Take basic blocks to the next level with ways to make your quilt tops sensational.

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SEMINARS CONTINUED 2.30pm Quilt as You Go Scrapbuster Projects. Julie Wallace, Quilter’s Barn, Stand 87. See lots of new projects using many different quilt-as-you-go techniques.

having to remove papers! Simply iron on, glue it over, stitch it up and then wash to semi dissolve. Use our hexagon pre-cuts or print any shape and size you desire.

3pm Fashion and Handbags.

Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 88. Make over your wardrobe with co-ordinating patterns that are easy to sew.

Includes the latest handbag designs and techniques. Even more new projects using many different quilt as you go techniques.

11.30am The Magic of Terial Magic Spray. Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand 111. See a spray-on stabilizer that gives fabric paper-like qualities to cut, sew and iron, just like normal fabric, but doesn’t fray!

Learn how to make flowers, use it for machine embroidery without The Magic of Diamonds.

3pm 1.30pm Inside a Fabric other stabilizers, with electronic Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s paper and fabric cutters, in your ink Designer’s Mind. Tammie Green, Drapery, Stand 44. Join Sue in the Catharina’s Vintage Stitches, Stand jet printer and more. journey of magical ‘diamonds’ and 104. Learn about Tammie’s latest 12noon New Techniques in fabric designs and how she chooses the accurate way of making a huge Machine Quilting. Helen Godden, her colours, creates images and puts amount of designs, using just one HandiQuilter. Do you love free simple shape. a fabric story together. motion quilting, and having fun with paint, yarn and thread? Helen’s QUILT MOTION DEMONSTRATIONS unique approach to machine quilting and teaching is familiar to BERNINA Quilt Frame and Quilt Motion software is the complete lots of quilters both in Australia integrated solution for professional quilting. and the USA. Helen has lots of See how the Bernina Quilt Motion software lets you enter the realm of exciting new techniques on the virtuoso quilting where you can design, create, save, edit and quilt to the Sweet 16 with the new couching highest standard of precision with ease. Whip up professional quilting feet set so come along, have fun projects, both large and be inspired! and small in next 12.30pm Sashiko Style to no time. and Kogin Embroidery. Jane MacDonald, Be Be Bold – Japanese Drop by the Bernina stand Textiles, Stand 24. Learn what can 118 for more be achieved with pre-stencilled information and a sashiko fabrics. Jane will explain demonstration.

Hitomezashi (one stitch sashiko) and Kogin embroidery.

SEMINAR ROOM 3 11am New Applique Papers.

Helen Stubbings, Hugs n Kisses, Stand 8. See new Hugs ‘n Kisses applique paper - the answer to almost everything! Achieve perfect, no stress needleturn appliqué appearance by hand or machine and English Paper piecing without

1pm Westalee Braider. Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand 111.

Imagine making a braid cut to the right length, width and strip width – you can with the new Westalee Adjustable Braider! Plus see a whole new variety of designs as well for braids, borders and whole quilts. Leonie will demonstrate how easy it can be with no maths!

2pm Trunk Show with Linda Pumphrey, National Sales Manager from AccuQuilt USA, Stand 115.

Want to spend more time on your creativity and take out the maths, formulas and hard work of cutting patchwork fabric pieces.

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SEWING ROOMS Get hands-on in the Sewing Rooms! You can make a creative project while test-driving the latest state-of-the-art machines from leading brands. Sewing Room sessions run every day at the expo.

HUSQVARNA VIKING SEWING ROOM SHABBY-CHIC RAGGY CLUTCH Times: 10.30am and 1pm Length of session: 1 hour Presented by: Mandy Murray Create this gorgeous clutch and learn how easy it is to make using the Accuquilt GO! fabric cutter with rag square dies. It’s the perfect project for any age.

Kit cost: $10. Book at the Husqvarna Viking Stand 107.

PFAFF SEWING ROOM VINTAGE-STYLE BIRDIE MOBILE DEVICE POUCH Times: 10.45am and 1.15pm Length of session: 1 hour Presented by: Cheryl Bryant, Pfaff Education and Training Manager Make this handy mobile device pouch – and experience how quick and easy appliqué shapes can be cut with the Accuquilt GO! fabric cutter.

Cost: $10. Book at the Pfaff Stand 106.

BROTHER SEWING ROOM CREATE A STYLISH BANGLE BAG Times: 10.30am and 1pm Length of sessions: 1 hr 30 mins Presented by: The Brother Team Create a stylish bangle bag and test drive the Brother Innov-ís 410, designed to fulfil all your sewing, quilting and crafting needs. Plus, discover how the new Brother ScanNCut machine can become the perfect addition to your creative sewing world. Techniques include blanket-stitch appliqué, decorative stitching and dimensional fabric play. Kit cost: $5. Book at the Brother Stand 119.

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BABY LOCK SEWING ROOM COSMETIC BAG Time: 10.30am Length of session: 1 hr 30mins Presented by: The Baby Lock Team Make a practical, fully lined cosmetic bag. You’ll experience the amazing self-threading, no tension Baby Lock overlockers while you learn special techniques in this class.

Kit cost: $20. Book at the Baby Lock Stand 31.

BARISTA’S APRON Time: 12.30pm Length of session: 2 hours Presented by: The Baby Lock Team Make this coffee-themed apron and learn many different techniques on the overlocker, including gathering, piping, loop turning and a decorative rolled hem. Kit cost: $20. Book at the Baby Lock Stand 31.

OUTDOOR FOOD COVER Time: 3pm Length of session: 1 hour Presented by: The Baby Lock Team In bright, fun colours this project is perfect for you to get a feel for using an overlocker. You will experience the self-threading, no tension Baby Lock overlockers and use a decorative thread to create a beautiful rolled hem.

Kit cost: $15. Book at the Baby Lock Stand 31.

BERNINA SEWING ROOM MAKE YOUR OWN FRAMED OUTBACK LANDSCAPE Times: Thursday and Saturday – 10.30am Friday and Sunday – 1.30pm Length of session: 2 hours Presented by: Caroline Sharkey Caroline uses fabric, textiles and threads as her medium instead of paper and paint!

She also uses her sewing machine instead of a brush.

Relax the rules from traditional patchwork and play outside the lines. You will draw out a design and make a pattern for the shapes to be stitched, shaded and thread painted to bring your special outback landscape alive.

Learn new skills, including free motion stitching on the Bernina 350SE machine. Kit cost includes fabric and frame.

Kit cost: $50. Book at Bernina Stand 118.

COME FLY WITH ME! Times: Thursday and Saturday – 1.30pm Friday and Sunday – 10.30am Length of session: 2 hours Presented by: Lessa Siegele Traditional patchwork for beginners made easy. Learn some tricks for making perfect flying geese units every time, then incorporate them into a block to take home along with instructions for multiple-size flying geese units and a four-block quilt with flying geese borders.

Kit cost: $50. Book at Bernina Stand 118.

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MAKE & TAKE CLASSES Get hands on and learn new techniques to enhance your quilting! In these inspiring sessions you’ll make and take home a unique project, and learn skills and techniques from amazing tutors, for only a small fee to cover your materials.

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11am English Paper Piecing Learn this traditional and easy method of patchwork. Includes handy hints to make your sewing easier. Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat. Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand 194.

2pm Hexies, the Easiest Iron-on Way! Learn the new method of iron-on English paper pieced Workshops run daily. hexagons and make this gorgeous linen monster pincushion and 3 Plan your day scissor kit whilst learning the tips and techniques. Kit includes glue How to Join the Make & Take pen, fabrics, magnet, thread and Workshops 12noon Stamp Carving and inron-on pre-cut hexies. Helen Fabric Printing Learn how to make • Read your timetable and Stubbings, Hugs N Kisses. Kit cost: your own original fabric using hand choose your sessions. $20. Book at Stand 8. carved stamps.You will design • At the expo, book your place at and carve your own stamp then 3pm Threads to Dye For If you the presenter’s stand. Bookings decorate fabric with your design. love using hand dyed threads with their beautiful serendipitous A fun and easy way to express essential – space limited. your individuality. Lisa Walton, Dyed colours, you can learn to dye • Purchase the kit for the project – your own in a range of sizes for & Gone to Heaven. Kit cost $20. prices are listed on the timetable. quilting and embroidery with Book at Stand 38. bonus matching fabric included. A • Please be on time. The hands1pm fabulous, easy introduction into the on workshop area will be Super Easy world of creating your own colour. marked on the expo map, Glasses or Lisa Walton, Dyed and Gone to available upon entry.

Pencil Case Heaven. Kit cost $20. Book at No sewing • Each class lasts approximately Stand 38. required!

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We will Listings are supplied by exhibitors show you how to make this and are correct at the time of printing. gorgeous case in eight easy steps.

Expertise Events is not responsible for Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Kit cost $20. any late changes. Updates will appear Book at Stand 167. on our website: www.aqc.com.au

11am Painted Applique.

Combine fabric painting and appliqué to create this little bear wall hanging. A fun, easy way to enhance your appliqué. Class includes the bear to paint plus use of paints and brushes. Libby Richardson, The Patchwork Tea House. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand 53.

12noon Working With Wool,The Quilted Crow Way. Learn how easy it is to work with beautiful felted woven wool and make a delightful pin cushion. Leonie Bateman or Deirdre Bond-Abel, The Quilted Crow. Kit cost $15.

Book at Stand 55.

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MAKE & TAKE CLASSES CONTINUED 1pm Cute Mug Rug Learn the gentle art of English paper piecing and make a mug rug. This is very portable – you don’t even need a sewing machine. Learn how to cut shapes using acrylic templates and the glue-pen method to baste shapes then sew the shapes together to make a delectable hexagonal cloth coaster. Please bring a rotary cutter and mat. Fiona Wright, Fifi’s Fabricology. Kit cost: $19.50.

Book at Stand 21.

2pm Bling Bling Scissor Lanyard Make a gorgeous scissor lanyard and add this treasure to your sewing box.

Included in the kit is a pair of thread scissors. Use this handy lanyard to keep track of your scissors for all sewing activities including quilting and applique.

Jacky Wyatt, Wacky Jacky’s. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand 81.

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3pm Bluebird Wall Hanging If you are reluctant to attempt needleturn appliqué, then this is the technique for you. Learn how Mylar makes appliqué a breeze, plus embroidery tips to improve your stitching, and work towards a perfect applique stitch. Learn about embroidery stabilizer, sewing threads, applique glue and tracing implements. Basic sewing skills required. Liz Stanway, The Patchwork Tea House.Kit cost: $20.

Book at Stand 53.

11am Tetra Pouch This intricate pyramid-shaped pouch is easy to make once you discover how!

Make this gorgeous bag with Japanese fabrics and amazing double-sided adhesive MF tape.

Mariko Ikeda and Daisuke Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand 125.

12noon Fashion Earrings Make three pairs of 12mm bezel-set earrings for pierced ears that are covered in your choice of vintage kimono fabrics.

Choose gold, silver or bronze coloured earrings with closed hooks that are non-irritant and which clip securely.

Jill Grant, KimoYes. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand 173.

1pm Make a Lampshade See how easy making your own lampshades really is and make an 8” drum lampshade. Re-covering and embellishing techniques will also be discussed. Class includes tapes, glues and tools plus lampshade rings, lampshade paper and fabric.

Valerie Gautier, My Patch Fabrics.

Kit cost $29. Book at Stand 28.

2pm Japanese Glasses Case Make a glasses case that hangs around your neck with beautiful Japanese fabric.

You’ll always find your glasses!

Wendy Saclier or Shuji Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs.

Kit cost $15. Book at Stand 15.

3pm Japanese Kanzashi Flower Make a beautiful traditional kanzashi flower from Japanese kimono fabrics. Make a flower in class and take another one home to complete. Kit includes your choice of fabrics, instructions, buttons and clips. Jill Grant, KimoYes. Kit cost $20.

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