Brisbane Craft Fair Friend 2016 by Expertise Events

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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank • 9am to 4.30pm daily

EVERYTHING CRAFT all under one roof!

AKIKO IKE: Japanese Textiles

SAFFRON CRAIG: Paint & Print Fabric

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QUEENSLAND QUILT SHOW A glorious exhibition

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‘Eco’ quilts from China, Taiwan and Japan

Dear Craft Fair Friends,

We all know craft is fun, satisfies your creative urges, and is a great way to make special gifts for your family and friends, but have you also considered the health benefits? One of our special guests for this fair comes from Japan and as well as creating beautiful stitched works, she promotes the health benefits of stitching. Her work uses a simple running stitch technique, like sashiko, which adds an extra element to the fabric and is a means to stitch or patch several layers together. But Akiko Ike also finds this type of stitching relaxing and soothing, and it is wonderful for stress relief. Known as chiku-chiku – the sound of the needle passing through the fabric, this Japanese stitching technique can lead the sewer into a place of meditative non-thought and shut out worrying and thinking. It can even encourage dreaming.

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Wednesday to Sunday, October 5 – 9, 2016 Open 9am to 4.30pm daily Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, cnr Merivale and Glenelg Sts, South Bank, Brisbane, Qld

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Come and meet charismatic and serene Akiko and discover the pleasure of stitch, as well as the positive effects it could have on your health. As well as this beautiful display of Japanese textiles, we have a myriad of other creative pleasures including printing, painting, knitting, crochet, jewellery making, papercraft, sewing and quilting to discover, learn and buy all your supplies for your next project. See you there,

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Guest Artist : Saffron Craig We welcome prolific and talented fabric artist and designer, Saffron Craig to the fair

Come along and be inspired by a display of her work and join Saffron for a workshop to learn the versatile art of screen printing or fabric painting SCREEN PRINTING & FABRIC DESIGN WORKSHOP

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Time: 10am to 12noon daily

Saffron Craig graduated with a First Class Honours Degree from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. For the past 15 years Saffron has worked out of her studio, painting, fabric designing and running workshops. Her paintings are inspired by her natural surroundings.

Skill Level: Suits beginner to advanced, everyone welcome. Fee: $89 includes a screen and squeegee made in Australia to Saffron’s measurements, as well as half a metre of natural fabric specially prepared for printing. Extra fabric available. Please bring: a craft knife with a small cutting mat and an old tea towel. Join Saffron as she shares her years of fabric design experience. Saffron will show you how to design and draw your own motifs and then screen-print your design onto fabric, creating your own unique textiles. Saffron has years of experience teaching this class and has loads of tips and tricks to share. She will also show you how to mix any colour to create exciting and unique colour palettes.

See Saffron at the Guest Artist area at the fair.

HAND-PAINTING FABRIC WORKSHOP

She grew up in a small coastal town in NSW and now lives by the shoreline on Sydney’s northern beaches. Saffron works by layering colour, creating texture, but with subtle shapes peeking through. Her most recent works are inspired by the landscape of the Margaret River in remote Western Australia, a place where the famous desert wild flowers grow. In 2012 she was selected as one of 10 artists to design a bespoke illustration for Lego’s 50 year anniversary in Australia. In 2016 Saffron took on the role of being the host for events for the Creative Women’s Circle. Saffron regularly teaches workshops both from her studio and at events all around Australia.

Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm daily Skill Level: Suits beginner to advanced, everyone welcome Fee: $26 includes a kit of products; Linen fabric and Inks Please bring: a variety of paint brushes and an old tea towel. In this workshop you will learn everything you need to know about hand painting fabrics drawing from Saffron’s extensive experience. Join this workshop and create your very own unique fabrics. Saffron will also explain how to mix the inks and demonstrate how to mix any colour while helping you to create interesting original colour palettes for your design. PLACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP TODAY!

Classes are only available to visitors of the Craft & Quilt Fair. You will need to purchase a ticket to enter the fair.

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Special Guest : Akiko Ike Amazing Japanese Textiles on show A major display of Japanese textiles will be exhibited at the fair this year. Curated by worldrenowned artisan Akiko Ike, the exhibition will include futon covers, patchwork jackets and coats, table runners, furoshiki wrapping cloths, aprons, curtains and a couple of huge pieces including a 7 metre-long carp banner and a crane curtain. Akiko Ike is an experienced and skilled seamstress but prefers the boro style of stitching where she uses stitches to bring new life to old cloth. The onomatopoeic term Chiku Chiku refers to the sound of the needle passing through the thread and has been described as meditative and therapeutic, invoking a sense of calm and is said to even encourage dreaming. Akiko urges visitors to touch the works, feel their bumps and texture, trace their stitches and examine the layers which have been stitched together. Akiko uses simple running stitch with cotton thread; she doesn’t care about the evenness of the stitch or straightness of line – instead she sews where her heart leads her. This simple sashiko running stitch was traditionally used to mend, patch and strengthen functional textile pieces and to add layers to increase the warmth of a garment.

Akiko Ike – appearing only at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair

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MEET AKIKO IKE AT THE FAIR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only in Brisbane Akiko will demonstrate chiku chiku and give a free presentation to visitors, talking to them about the pieces and about her techniques. She will then walk visitors through the display.

Presentation Times: 10am, 12noon and 2.15pm daily

ABOUT AKIKO IKE Akiko Ike is the owner of the Niigata Gingka Gallery and Shop, in Niigata, Japan. At the age of 60, she began creating her stitched pieces, using thin worn out indigo-dyed nappies and old work clothes. Giving these and other old textiles such as worn mosquito nets, advertising banners and wrapping cloths new life by stitching with strong new thread she has developed a distinctive personal style. She holds several exhibitions each year and through these, and her chiku chiku needlework groups, people across Japan are connected by needle and thread. Her enthusiasm, warmth and commitment to teaching encourages people to try chiku chiku.

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Spectacular Queensland Quilt Show Enjoy more than 600 quilts at the Queensland Quilt Show! This annual event showcases work by members of Queensland Quilters Inc. In addition you will see these displays: • One Block Wonder – 21 quilts • Challenge Quilts • State of The Art Quilts (SoTA) • Project Linus charity quilts • Quilts by special interest groups including the Art and Modern Quilt groups. The Applique Group will be engaging with the public as they demonstrate various forms of applique and hand-quilting techniques. Lorraine Carthew and Gail Price will run sessions each day demonstrating construction of an easy quilt with heaps of zing. There will be daily tours of the The presentation of competition quilts with respected quilters prizes will be from 9.30am on who will answer your questions. Wednesday October 5. ‘White glovers’ will also be Tickets for the Art Union able to show you the back of the quilts and explain how they (pictured above and left) will also were made. be available at the Quilt Show!

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Paws & Whiskers Challenge Enjoy the results of a new mini textile art challenge, where quilters were invited to enter a small piece (25cm square) which shows off and celebrates their best furry friend. Entrants have used appliqué, embroidery, felting, photographic transfer and numerous other techniques – study them for some great ideas. On display will be 48 delightful pet portraits and their accompanying stories.

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L to R: Max – Cat About Town and Parrot Fancier by Sue Collins; Boss by Ronda Hazell; Pets, Not Bets by Jennifer Greenwall; Back Step Dreaming by Enid Marshall; Daisy by Yvonne Chapman; I See You by Sonya Prchal

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See the Best of Australia quilt display with each states 2015 best of show pieces – only at the fair!

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WA: High Rise Apartment with Garden View by Jan Rowe Have I Been Here Before? by Julie McAllister (detail)

NSW: Sanderson’s Apprentice by Karen Terrens Vic: A Journey to Nirvana by Sugy Kim (above) Qld: Featheration 2Blu by Lyn Crump

The 2016 AQC Challenge theme this year is ‘Tradition with a Twist’ This prestigious annual quilting challenge is open to all quilters around the world and the interpretations from quilters were wide and varied. See the display of 35 winners’ and finalists quilts at the fair and choose your favourite! Sponsored by:

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ACT: Canzone Rosso by Pamela Brockwell (below) Tas: Buttongrass Plains: Winter by Sandra Champion SA: Meeting Michele by Lisa Maree Davis NT: My Spinning Stars by Elizabeth McCallum Sponsored by:

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‘Eco’ Quilts

See the winners of the Brother International ‘Eco’ Quilt Competition!

Celebrate 40! See the challenge celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Canberra Quilters Inc. As part of Canberra Quilters’ ruby anniversary celebration, a challenge entitled ‘Celebrate 40’ was opened to all quilters in Australia and New Zealand.

The 15th Brother International Quilting Contest winners’ exhibition celebrates some of the best creative talent of quilt makers from around the Asia Pacific region. You will see 18 prize-winning quilts from China, Japan, Taiwan and Australia in this delightful and inspiring display.

About the Competition This competition is an annual creative initiative from Brother Industries Japan and is inspired by their commitment to build a sustainable future. The winning quilts were judged by an international panel of experts at the 2016 Tokyo Quilt Show. Brother quilts (left to right): Mt Fuji by Asako Maeda, Japan; Nyphaea Tetragona by Lee Chieh-Ping, Taiwan; On cover, The Happy Hippo by Susan McGrory, Australia.

Wishes for the World International Quilt Exhibition Presented by Stitched Together, Queensland based artists Don’t miss this textile exhibition focusing on environmental concerns and offering solutions to recycling, storm water harvesting and forest regeneration. These are just some of the issues raised by the artwork.

Direct from Taiwan International Quilt Exhibition

Stormwater Harvesting by Diane Sheard, African Mahogany Seedlings by Rebecca Staunton Coffey. Curator: Sue Dennis. Photographers: Bob Dennis, Peter Rundle.

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An interesting variety of quilts were entered, and the finalists will be on display at the Brisbane fair. The first prize was awarded to Beth Miller for her quilt, ‘4 decades and 40 stars’ (pictured). See them at the fair!

Inner Journeys by the SAlt Group

This new exhibition is the work of six South Australian textile artists, the SAlt group. The work displayed reflects the artists’ unique and highly personal responses to the five themes – the physical journey, the emotional, spiritual, creative and the journey of discovery. The six SAlt (South Australian living textiles) members are: Judy Bushby, Suzanne Gummow, Julie Haddrick, Francie Mewett, Sarah Bell Smith and newcomer Wendy Thiele.

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Come and see the unique Designer EPICTM at our stand #D02. It is ‘the top of it’s class’. Also you can meet our Brand Ambassador Paula Storm, who will show you some great tips and techniques at 11am and 2pm daily!

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12. Fabric Care Company, Stand D19. FREE heat proof bag valued at $24.95 with every Mini Steam Iron purchased. Pack while still hot with this quality bag. Perfect for travelling to craft workshops. 13. The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand B01. Wool felt, silk ribbons, Valdani Perle threads, Cottage Garden stranded cottons, cotton felt, and wool flannel out now! 14. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. The long-awaited new candlewicking book by Margaret Upston – you can enjoy this on-trend craft and create gorgeous pieces for your home. 15. Baby Lock, Stand G26. Large and medium trolley bags, with 30 clear zip pockets. Great for all kinds of crafts. 16. Lola Lovegrove, Stand D22. 100% linen – stronger than cotton, heat resistant, crisp, lustrous yarn made from flax. Easy to make and gorgeous to wear. 17. Indigo Niche, Stand B13. Pre-printed Sashiko Samplers, buy nine for $90 and get three FREE – available in indigo and white. 18. Tajima Australia, Stand D20. Madeira Embroidery Colour Boxes: 10 colours per box and 11 combos to choose from in the Premium Classic range. 1000 metres each cop, $50 per box. 19. Picklemouse Corner, Stand C29. Gorgeous 1930’s Doll House Quilt kits and fabric. 20. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand B02. Fancy oblique wallet with two pockets inside, using our free-style zipper and slider. Super easy and perfect for Christmas gifts! 21. Punch with Judy, Stand A09. Pleachét Original RugNeedle™ combines pleats and crochet in a fun, fast and easy fibre art — no sewing! Use new or recycled fabric strips. 22. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Monica Poole’s new ‘How To Quilt As You Go’ booklet and supplies. 23. Pfaff, Stand E03. The Pfaff Passport 3.0 has 100 different stitches and sews a perfect 1/4 inch seam!

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24. Studio Mio, Stand C10. Accordion Purse kit with three compartments – no sewing required! 25. Picklemouse Corner, Stand C29. Beautiful Jinny Beyer quilt kit, and find out about the Fabric Club too. 26. Toyota Home Sewing, Stand A18. Experience Toyota’s brand new ‘Oekaki’ (free motion embroidery) technology that will take you to a brand new world. 27. Janome, Stand G12. Memory Craft 14000, brand NEW this October. Sewing – embroidery – quilting – crafting – it does it all! 28. Voodoo Rabbit Fabric, Stand J18. Add a professional look to sewn bags and purses with natural cork fabric. Also known as vegan or cork leather, perfect for sewing at home! 29. Pauline’s Quilter’s World, Stand D16. Show special: Quilt As You Go book, Sasher Collection and Sasher Ruler. 30. Scissorman, Stand F26. New Daylight Ultra Bright LED sewing machine light is oh so handy! 31. Just Patchwork, Stand A26. Experience the excitement of wool felt appliqué. Decorate your sewing bag using The Sewing Case pattern by Wendy Williams, using 100% wool felt, perle cotton thread. 32. Sewing Buddies, Australia B23. 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. 33. Tajima Australia, Stand D20. Madeira Aeroquilt Value Pack: ideal for long arm and standard quilting machines. Eight plain colour cones in each pack, just $32. 34. The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand B01. Go retro with a modern twist! Macramé ropes, cords and wooden beads available for this on-trend craft revival. 35. The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand B01. ‘Owl & Fox Felt Purses’ is just one of the gorgeous new felt patterns available.

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36. Flip la K, Stand A06. Fantastic portable ruler – 24 inches, folds down to 8 inches. The Circle Cutter is ideal for cutting Suffolk Puffs and Drunkard’s Path pieces. Fiskars Tabletop Offset Scissors won a Hot Product award at CHA2016! 37. Make it Hobby n Craft, Stand G02. Glow in the dark this Halloween and light up your Christmas with LED wall hanging kits. 38. Bernina, Stand C12. 570QE, ‘Aurora Australis’ is the next generation for sewing and embroidery. 39. Krazy Kreations, Stand B26. NEW! Prismacolor Pencils enhance the range of button hoops PLUS lots more novelty buttons including the new Noah’s Ark and Rows of Homes. 40. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Monica Poole’s Bag Shape Interfacing and gorgeous new bag patterns are available now. 41. Daylightman, Stand F26. New adjustable floor lamp with adjustable light colour and level of brightness – four levels of each. RRP $165, Daylightman price $128. 42. Brother, Stand A27. Introducing a new level of creative versatility – the Persona PRS100 introduces the first single needle embroidery machine with the option of free motion quilting capability. 43. Starr Laces & Ribbons, Stand D07. Lovely old world charm coat hangers in a kit and cute mini pill/pin boxes on sale (while stocks last!). 44. Daylightman, Stand F26. The Daylight MAGnificent Lamp – is perfect for close-work activity. 45. BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles, Stand D31. New ‘Mathilde’s Cottages Pencil Case’ made using beautiful 100% Japanese yarn dyed fabrics pattern, fabric and kits available. 46. Studio Mio, Stand C10. The Mini Shoulder Pouch – two pattern designs! Cute pouches for travelling light. Perfect for your mobile phone, keys, money, etc. One closing with a spring strip and the other with a flap and snap. 47. Fat Cats Card Corner, Stand B03. Gorgeous new Tutti Design dies available now including Florals, Christmas and Butterflies.

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48. Cameron-James Designs, Stand C21. Meet Eddie the Teddy, Apple Bunny, Bramble Bunny and friends. Plus all things Santa! A lovely range of kits, patterns and a gorgeous faces. 49. Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand B23. Dark Be Gone LED Sewing Machine Lighting, 2 year guarantee, transferable between machines, 27 year globe life! 50. Michelle’s Cards & Stamps, Stand D15. Find lots of new stamps and crafting products including Altenew Stamps. 51. Close To My Heart, Stand H10. Two new exclusive Cricut Collections – Flower Market and City Sidewalks. As digital downloads or cartridges. 52. Janome, Stand G12, Released in September 2016, see the Skyline S9’s exclusive features and functions demonstrated at the fair. 53. Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies, Stand D33 have a range of ready-to-assemble storage units that are fantastic for lots of crafts! 54. Quilting by Fiona, Stand J04. This Cancer Ribbon Quilt Kit has been endorsed by the Cancer Council Queensland and a donation is made for the sale of each kit. Available in many different colours including pink. Finished quilt is about 1m x 1.2m.

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Join Doug and Dina from Catchy Crafts, Stand C05, as they take the mystery out of papercrafting by introducing you to many different techniques. Take papercrafting to the next level with these FREE daily sessions. Each presentation will run for around 20 to 30 minutes, with a section at the end for questions and a chance for you to have a play with the products used. Program runs daily, no bookings required. Head to the Bite Size Papercraft Techniques area. 9.30am – 10.30am: Latest t Machines, Tools and Gadgets in Paper Crafting. Learn about the exciting paper crafting machines and tools currently on the market. With so many different types, it is easy to be confused. Doug will share tips and ideas on how to get the most out of your tools.

10.45am – 11.30am: Which Inks to Use? With so many inks on the market it is easy to get confused about which one to use. Learn what each type of ink is used for and find out how to use inks with embossing powders to create stunning effects.

Back to School

Listen and learn in these FREE sessions at Quilthouse Schoolhouse with Brenda from Flip la K, Bev from Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, and Briony from Blue Willow Cottage. Located in aisle D.

10.30am: New Designer Twisted Hearts, Brenda from Flip la K. Learn how easy it is to make great quilt blocks – weave and appliqué your way to create a fantastic quilt block. Plus, upcycle your clothing – appliqué bags and children’s clothes – a fun session with a show and tell finish! >

< 11.30am: Easy Applique, Bev from Craft Cubby. Come along and learn NEW techniques to make your applique even easier. Tips and ideas with Bev will inspire all ages to give creative applique a go!

11.45am – 12.45pm: t Playing with Colour – Exploring the World of Markers, Glitters and Powders. There are so many colouring mediums on the market that it is easy to be overwhelmed. Dina will be covering alcohol markers, watercolour markers, Lindy’s mica powder and colour bursts. Learn how to use them to colour stamped images, create backgrounds and even directly onto your stamps.

12.30pm: Taking Scary out of Curved Blocks, Brenda from Flip la K. Great new products like the Fiskars Circle Cutter enable you to create curved blocks with ease. Classics like Drunkard’s Path, Double Wedding Ring, random circle quilts, fun appliqué, and scalloped edges are made easy with our tools and tricks. > < 1.30pm: English Paper Piecing, Briony from Blue Willow Cottage. Learn the gentle art of English Paper Piecing and see how easily it can be applied to modern and traditional fabrics – a terrific skill to add to your quilting ‘tool-box’ and a useful technique for hand piecing.

1.30pm – 2.45pm: Mixed Media for Papercraft and Journaling – Using Stencils, Gelli Plates, Gelatos, Stamps and more. This is the time to get messy! Art journaling is all about fun… come and see some of the techniques and products that are helping make art journaling so incredibly popular.

3pm – 3.45pm: Beautiful t Blooms – Creating and Colouring Flowers with Dies, Punches and Mediums. Flowers are a beautiful addition to all forms of paper craft, from cardmaking to journaling and much more. Let your garden bloom in this class where you will learn to create flowers using a number of different techniques and tools.

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Your next step in Quilting Take your quilting a step further using Leonie West’s TempLeeQuilt™ technique – appliqué (raw edge) and quilt at the same time using Westalee Templates on your Domestic Machine.

Tajima Australia - Stand D20. Embroidery and Quilting products at Wholesale prices at this year’s show!

AeroQuilt

MADEIRA’s new Premium Quilting Thread, ideal for long arm Quilting.

48 colours to choose from plus12 Variegated. 3000yd/2750mt Cones.

100%Polyester Core Spun (dtex135x2,den120x2)

Value 8 Pack Plain Colours (Normal Price $65.73)

Show Special $32.00 Also Available as Individual Cones Variegated Cones $6.50 Plain Cones $5.50

Value 8 Pack Variegated Colours (Normal Price $79.15)

Show Special $40.00

Embroidery Colour Boxes

MADEIRA’s Premium Rayon Embroidery Thread

Westalee Design has developed a RULER FOOT and a series of quilting templates to suit Low Shank and High Shank Domestic Sewing Machines. Leonie West will be on our Stand A09, demonstrating free motion quilting on a Domestic Sewing Machine using her Ruler Foot with Templates, including the new range of ARTISAN CURVE TEMPLATES shown here. There is a wide variety of template designs you can now choose from, normally reserved for the longarm machine quilters.

(Normal Price $63.00)

Show Special $50.00 each box (10 colours)

100% Rayon Classic n0 40, dtex 135x2

Aerolock & Sew MADEIRA’s Premium all purpose thread . Available in 2000yd/1830mt Cones 48 Beautiful Colours

100% Core Spun polyester (dtex135x2,den120x2)

Value 8 Pack $27.00 or Individual Cones $4.00

Bobbin Threads

MEET OUR INTERNATIONAL GUEST Sandra Chandler from Florida, USA is the inventor of the Curve Master Presser Foot, which allows quilters to easily stitch curves and achieve designs with ease. She will be demonstrating her techniques and product at Punch with Judy.

Stand A09 ‘Goldview’ Olympic Highway The Rock NSW 2655 Australia Ph (02) 6920 2238 – Fax (02) 6920 2021 Email: judy@punchwithjudy.com.au or visit: www.punchwithjudy.com.au

Follow Judy’s Blog: http://punchwithjudy.blogspot.com Follow Judy on Facebook

11 available boxes in different colour combinations: Yellows - Oranges - Reds - Pinks Purples - Blues - Aquas - Greens Browns - Greys - Mixed 10 x1000mt Cones in each box

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& Pinterest

10,000m white polyester 60s $5.50 10,000m black polyester 60s $6.00 50,000 white polyester 60s $20.00 Pre Wound Bobbins L Box of 144 $20.00 Pre Wound Bobbins A Box of 144 $25.00 Pre Wound Bobbins Magnetic M Box $38.00 Pre Wound Bobbins Cardboard M Box $30.00

Backings and Toppings Heavy Tear Away 33cm x 50m $14.00 Medium Tear Away 60g 50cm x 50m $19.00 Heavy Cut Away 28cm x 50m $15.00 Washaway Backing 50cm x 5m $9.50 Washaway Backing 50cm x10m $17.50 Washaway Backing 50cm x 100m $136.00 Solvy 3050 Topping 30cm x 50m $22.00 Solvy 3010 Topping 30cm x 10m $15.00 NO SHOW 30cm x 50m $32.00 NO SHOW 50cm x 50m $50.00 NO SHOW Iron On 30cm x 50m $40.00 NO SHOW Iron On 50cm x 50m $60.00 Dimple Tear Away 50cm x 25m $20.00 Dimple Tear Away 50cm x 50m $30.00

*All Prices are inclusive of GST.

www.tajimaaustralia.com.au Phone 1300 283 460 (enquiries only)

Make-n Jewellery Join Brianna from Make-n Memories to create a personalised necklace or bangle in an ‘at the bench’ make and take class. Kit cost is $25 and you will learn how to use the special hammer and embossing tools to craft a unique piece for yourself or to give as a gift. Check class times at the fair and book at Stand C13.

Heroes and Villains These pop up classes are great for the kids, with big kids allowed too! Create something unique with the I’m a Craftaholic team at Stand K01

Peler Bead Keyring Celebrate your favourite character and make it into your own keyring. You can also take home other character patterns to do at home. Class cost $7.50. All day class.

Sand art

Dreaming New to the fair this year is a unique display of beautiful dream catchers. Dream catchers have been around for generations and are currently enjoying a revival. A challenge was put to craft fair exhibitors to create a dream catcher using anything at all, including materials they offer at the fair. Native American legend says that good dreams pass through the hole in the centre of the web while bad dreams are caught in the web. The good dreams will flow down the feathers to the person while the bad dreams dissolve in the daylight. Catch the display and see the different interpretations and be inspired to make one of your own!

Looking to encourage your child to be the next Picasso? Let them create their own sand art picture. Class cost $5. All day class.

Fun with Tulle It’s easy to have themed parties at home. With Mod Podge and tulle you can learn different ways to create a memorable and unique theme party. Make a tulle and ribbon tulle ball or wand plus serving plate and glass. You will also get instructions on further decorations and ideas for boys, girls and even grown-ups’ parties. Class cost $25. Class from 11.30am to 3pm daily.

Hand Painted Shoes Create your own project using Fabric Creations fabric paint, either freehand or with stencils and instructions to create your own comic character shoes. Please bring along a pair of canvas shoes to participate. Class cost $20, with patterns to take away. Class from 10.30am to 2pm daily.

Class bookings are essential. Visit I’m a Craftaholic, Stand K01 or email: sales@imacraftaholic.com (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

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Personal Touch

Professional Finish

Another industry first from Brother, the Persona PRS100 introduces to the market the first single needle embroidery machine with free motion quilting capability. It is easy to unlock your creativity and true embroidery potential with professional results in your own home.

Come and see the impressive Persona PRS100 for yourself at stand A27

PRS100 SPECIAL

7999

PLUS CHOOSE ONE BONUS FROM THESE: • FREE MOTION QUILT KIT VALUE: $999 OR • ADVANCED CAP FRAME 2 SET VALUE: $1,050

If you were excited about ScanNCut before, you will definitely be amazed by it now. The new ScanNCut CM900 offers new features and improvements that will help take your creative craft to a whole new level!

New

creativity with no limits CM900 SPECIAL

Come and get inspired in our daily creative sessions at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm at stand A20

699

RECEIVE FREE BONUS STICKER KIT VALUED AT $46.95

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Sashiko Hint Corner

Sew Easy!

Join Sue and Colleen at Indigo Niche, Stand B13, for hints and techniques on the gentle art of Sashiko and Boro stitching

Beautifully Decorated Zipper Pouch Brother Sew Easy classes daily! Test drive the ScanNCut Machine and Innov-ís 1100 – a sewing and quilting machine – and create a beautifully decorated and very handy zipper pouch. You will learn how quick and easy appliqué designs can be cut using the ScanNCut machine then use the Innov-ís 1100 to decorate the zipper pouch and insert a zipper using the machine. Times: 10.30am and 1pm. Duration: 90 minutes. Cost: $5. Book at Stand A27

The three daily one-hour classes and free demonstrations are ideal for all skill levels.

10am:The Gentle t Art of Sashiko:

Learn how to stitch a pre-printed Sashiko panel to use in making a bag, or cushion front – choose from cherry red, black, indigo or nut. Ideal project for beginners! Class duration: One hour. Kit cost $30.

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Free ScanNCut Inspiration Sessions

and learn about cottons, designs, transfer of designs and needles – it’s free! See fabulous starter kits too.

If you were excited about ScanNCut before, you will definitely be amazed by it now. Learn tips and tricks of the new versatile ScanNCut CM900 with these fun, inspiring daily creative sessions. Session Times: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm Creative Inspiration Sessions are free – just come along to Stand A20 at the times above.

12.30pm: Slide Clasp t Boro Purse: A fun class to learn the basics of the recycling process of Boro technique. Sue will teach the Boro technique and Colleen will show you how to complete the project. Class duration: One hour. Kit Cost $25.

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Christmas Craft

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Christmas gift and decoration ideas!

Christmas is coming! Catch these free 30-minute demonstrations each day, no bookings required. Find them in the Christmas demo area. 10am Sashiko Christmas Stars. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft, Stand D31. See how easy it is to make Christmas Sashiko Star decorations.  10.30am Whats’s

all the Buzz about this Christmas? Marie Kellett, Mercier, Stand A01. Learn how to create sustainable beeswax food wrapping using gorgeous fabrics. They make beautiful and unique gifts for both adults and kids, and the environment will thank you!

11am Fabulous Festive Table Runner. Pamela Davis,

Picklemouse Corner, Stand C29. Decorate your table this festive season with one of these special runners. Lots of designs to see and make.

 11.30am Christmas Hoops and Decorations - Use Prisma

Pencils to Enhance. Kay Deans/Deb DeansSmith, Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons, Stand B26. New Christmasthemed hoops! These hoops range from a simple heart design, right through to more complex Christmas scenes. Also new mini stitcheries. Learn about the versatility of using hoops, prism pencils and buttons to create unique Christmas decorations and gifts.

 12noon English Paper Piecing for Christmas. Briony Leith,

Blue Willow Cottage, Stand E25. Learn how the gentle art of English paper piecing can be used to create gorgeous decoration and Christmas gifts to treasure.

 1pm Decorations, Cards & More! Melissa Arnold, Close To My Heart, Stand H10. Christmas crafting at its best! Featuring card, tags, gifts (including teachers’, graduation gifts) and paper crafting 3D designs. Sizzix embossing and cutting ideas and tips. See Christmas cards, 3D gift bags and scrapbooking kits ready to assemble with ease and speed.  1.30pm Modern Quilting Goes Traditional. Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand A26. Jelly rolls are now the flavour of the month for Christmas. Gai will demonstrate using jelly rolls and precut batting to construct gorgeous, striking Christmas decorations, in modern Christmas fabrics.

 2pm Washi Tape Christmas. Nicole McCarthy, Hands On Workshop, Stand J11. Nicole from HOW shows you how to use washi tape, the designer adhesive tape from Japan, to make quick Christmas decorations and easy gifts.

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Free Hands-on Sewing Classes Test drive the latest Janome quilting and embroidery machines at the fair. Enjoy these free hands-on, one-hour classes with the Janome team. Quilting Experience the new Horizon MC9400QCP machine and make a fun hands-on project. Class times 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm daily. Class cost: Free Book at Janome, Stand G12.

Machine Embroidered Pouch Experience Janome’s top-of-the-line embroidery only machine – the Memory Craft 500E and stitch out a project sewn completely in the hoop, using the built-in embroidery designs. Class times: 9.30am, 10.45am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm daily. Class cost: Free. Book at Janome, Stand G12.

MASTERCLASSES Enjoy presentations from an expert! Learn the secrets to good dressmaking from a skilled professional in special one-hour presentations in Workshop 1 at the fair. For just $5, you’ll pick up the latest tips and techniques. Masterclasses are for everyone – at any level of experience. Book at Stand H06. Book and pay to attend these special sessions Program runs daily at the fair. 12noon: Trouser pattern making using only your hip measurement, Sonja Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns Sonja will use a trouser pattern from the Lutterloh collection and draft and fit the pattern on a volunteer using only her hip measurement. She will discuss any fitting issues and also cover some design changes. Masterclass cost $5 in Workshop 1. 2pm: The Little Black Dress (LBD), Sonja Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns. Every woman should have their very own LBD! To some it’s long and dramatic, to others it’s short, sexy and sassy, and occasionally it’s just cute and very simple. The class will kick-off with a princess-line fitted pattern from the Lutterloh Pattern collection (our Master Pattern). Sonja will fit the pattern on a volunteer and discuss any fitting issues, covering some design changes. Masterclass cost $5 in Workshop 1. Book at Stand H06.

Free Workshops Plan your day

★ New Workshop

1 hour workshop

♥ Perfect for beginners

No bookings required. Program applies daily at the fair. These FREE workshops are approximately 30 minutes unless indicated. Arrive early as space is limited. 10.30am ♥ Pattern Making...The Easy Way. Sonja Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns, Stand H06. Learn an easy way of drafting your own patterns using only bust and hip measurements for garments.

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11am ♥ Hand Stitching Tips & Tricks. Nikki Tervo, Nikki Tervo Designs, Stand H16. Learn all the ‘tricks’ to give your hand stitching a professional finish. 11.30am Tips & Advice with a Cricut Papercraft Expert. Melissa Arnold, Close To My Heart, Stand H10. Check out new exclusive Cricut Collections (for all models including Air) – City Sidewalks for Christmas projects, and Flower Market where combined possibilities multiply into thousands. With so many options at your fingertips, your artwork will never be the same.

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1pm ♥ How to Make Beautiful Hand Made Cards. Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand B08. Debra will share tips and techniques on how to make cards with 3D pictures, stencils/dies, colouring and stickers; using all the latest tools of the trade.

PLUS! Masterclasses at 12noon and 2pm – see page 22!

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10am Working with Stretch. My Patch Fabrics, Stand F22.From fashion to home décor, learn the secrets to working with stretch fabric. See how you can create and make the most of this versatile fabric. 10.30am ♥ Turn Your Scarves into Fashion Statements. Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand C20. More than 20 new creative ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements. Free giveaways during talk! 11am Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand A22. Learn how to create scrap quilts from fabric strips, jelly rolls and rulers. Plus receive a free information sheet.

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11.30am ♥ Fit to Flatter. My Patch Fabrics, Stand F22. In this interactive session you’ll learn how to alter standard sewing patterns to achieve a flattering fit – just for you – and solve the most common fitting issues of length and bust measurements. 12noon Different Uses for Threads to Extend Your Knowledge. Barrie Ashton, WonderFil Specialty Threads (Canada), Stand B21. Learn different techniques with new Sue Spargo and other heavyweight threads. See the difference that can be achieved in using fine bobbin threads and pre wound bobbins.

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12.30pm ♥ Sashiko Hitomezashi ‘One Stitch Sashiko’. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft, Stand D31. Jane will demonstrate how easy Hitomezashi is – One Stitch sashiko – with the new pre-stencilled dotted grid fabric. See new kits and samples.

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10am Unique Quilts with Just One Fabric. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A17. Create a stunning quilt from just one fabric. This exciting technique is fun, fast and rewarding. See many samples plus suitable fabrics, each with their unique

project sheet.

10.30am ♥ Working with Circles & Curves the Easy Way. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand B01. Discover patchwork flowers, Cheat’s Cathedral Window and easy Drunkard’s Path blocks, all with circles. Learn to work with curves to make a curved four-patch quilt and other interesting blocks.

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11am Making Magic with Jinny Beyer Border Prints. Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand K23. See how easy and effective incorporating Jinny Beyer’s border prints into blocks and quilts is. From hexagons to octagons and everything in between!

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11.30am Quilt-As-You-Go with Pre-Printed Batting and the New Mariner’s Star. Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand A09. New! Quilting On The Grid, a reversible quilting technique using gridded and preprinted batting, and Mariner’s Star sewn from strips! 12.30pm Wonderful Projects using the Versatile Scrap Crazy Templates. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand B01. Use scraps from your stash or buy new fabrics to create a wide variety of blocks with the Scrap Crazy Ruler sets. Heather shares lots of ideas and samples to get you inspired.

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1.30pm Quilting with Templates on your Domestic Sewing Machine. Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand A09. Learn quilting with templates on your domestic sewing machine and why this method is taking the world by storm. See Leonie’s ‘TempLeeQuilt’ method of quilting and appliqué, plus samples from the newest range of templates, the Artisan Curve series. 2pm Australian & Indigenous Fabrics & Designs. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A17. Stunning fabrics will be showcased to create beautiful Australian projects. Alive with colour, these designs and techniques will open a whole new landscape for you. 2.30pm ♥ Flannel Fixation. Pamela Davis, Picklemouse Corner, Stand C29. Make a quilt for family and friends, young and old with this very special fabric. Learn how to marry it with other material to create interesting texture and added appeal. New fabric, kits and patterns available. 10.30am ♥ Quilt As You Go, Reversible Scrap Quilts. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Get your stash out and turn it into fun, reversible quilt as you go quilts. Includes a trunk show of her new and favourite designs. Learn Monica’s favourite quilt as you go methods that will revolutionise the way you make quilts forever. 11am Free-Motion Quilting with Pauline Rogers. Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand D16. Learn fantastic ways to set yourself up for free-motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine – no need to pin quilts anymore. No stress in your shoulders or neck… tips galore!

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12noon ♥ How to Make the Perfect Handbag. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Get great tips and advice on interfacing and more to help you make fabulous fashion handbags that you’ll be proud to say “I made it myself!”

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12.30pm Quilt As You Go. Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand D16. Who said we should quilt last? Join Pauline as she shares her fantastic Quilt-As-You-Go methods. The new way to make quilts!

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1.30pm ♥ Embellish and Adorn. Miss Rose, Sister Violet, Stand E28. Inspiring and fun and incredibly creative! Learn how easy it is to adorn and embellish just about anything!

1pm ♥ Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques. Juanita Bugge, Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand B23. 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.

2pm Candlewicking – On Trend Embroidery. Margaret Upston, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Enjoy a variety of projects and ideas from Margaret’s new book and learn about this elegant form of embroidery with the guru.

2pm Traditional Double Wedding Ring Quilt Made Easy. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand A22. Using the EZ Ruler, learn how to make all the curves and maths easy, ready to create this traditional, beautiful quilt.

2.30pm ♥ Dressed Up Jacket and Tops with Pauline Rogers. Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand D16. Learn how to turn a basic pre-purchased sloppy joe (sweatshirt) into a stunning, one of a kind fashion statement, not only for you but children too.

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Make and Takes

Plan your day ★ New Make & Take Class ♥ Perfect for beginners

Get expert instruction for the small cost of a kit in these one-hour sessions!

 11am ★ Chiku Chiku Brooch. Bev Perel, Fabric with Panache. Make this Chiku Chiku Brooch and stand out in the crowd. Just bring your creative skills, add your own style to your stitches. All materials provided. Kit cost $10. Book at Stand K07.  12noon Folded Hexagon Star. Pamela Davis, Picklemouse Corner. Learn how to make this fabric star and discover its wide range of uses for decoration this Christmas. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand C29.  1pm Chiku Chiku Bag. Bev Perel, Fabric with Panache. Use a Japanese running-stitch technique and Sashiko thread to assemble layered pieces of fabric. Kit includes all materials, except lining. To be completed at home using your machine. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand K07.  2pm ★ Stitched Pincushion or Coaster. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft. Learn how easy and effective Hitomezashi (One Stitch) sashiko is to achieve while making a Hydrangea Flower pattern pincushion or coaster. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand D31.  3pm ★ Border Print Pin Cushion. Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s Drapery. Use fabulous border prints in new ways and make a cute, practical pin cushion. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand K23.  10am ★ ♥ Creative with Buttons, Bowerbirdy. Learn how to cover an MDF letter in buttons to create a fun, decorative piece. A selection of letters and buttons to choose from. Kit Cost $20. Book at Stand E01.  11am ♥ Japanese ‘Hoshi’ Origami Stars. Alison Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Enjoy learning to make these fun folded stars out of beautiful Japanese fabric. The only sewing is attaching the cord! Kit includes fabrics and cord for two stars and full photo instructions to take home. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E13.  12noon ♥ Ohana Petite Shoe Pouch. 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 B02.  1pm ♥ Christmas Ideas with Hand-Sewn Fabric Flowers, Bowerbirdy. Sew and complete two gorgeous fabric flowers, one with pointed petals and the other with round petals. Kit cost $20 (includes both flowers). Book at Stand E01. 2pm ♥ Origami Sewing Basket with Fancy Covered Buttons. Dai Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Learn how to make this intricate sewing basket. Be surprised how easily you can fold your origami basket. Make your fancy covered buttons using our new release twisting button maker from Japan. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B02.

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 3pm ♥ Shibori & Indigo Dyeing. Shuji Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs. 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 E13.  10am English Paper Piecing. Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. 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 E25.  11am ★ ♥ Leatherwork for Beginners. Nicole, Hands On Workshop. Make a practical, smart accessory like a coin purse, zip up pouch, smartphone case or a key case with the Make U leatherwork kits from Japan, by leather maker Seiwa. Perfect for the first time leather crafter. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand J11.  12noon ★ ♥ Stitching with Nikki. Nikki Tervo Designs. Learn to colour a sweet stitchery, and permanently set it, ready to stitch. Kit cost $20, Book at Stand H16.  1pm ★ Nikki’s Stitching Tips & Tricks. A hands-on class to teach beginners to advanced the basic range of stitches – back stitch, lazy daisy, French knots, chain stitch and more. Learn as you stitch a cute project. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand H16.  2pm Easy DIY Lampshade Construction. Valerie McCloghry, My Patch Fabrics. Make and take home a finished 8 inch drum shade and the ability to create so many more! Learn about fabric selection and the techniques needed. Also see how to recover existing lampshades you have at home. Kit includes pattern, tools and fabric. Kit cost $39. Book at Stand F22.  3pm ★ Strawberry Pincushion. Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Make your own strawberry-shaped pincushion. The kit includes all materials plus you will learn great ideas to embellish! Kit cost $15. Book at Stand E25.

 10am ★ ♥ The Notebook Case. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. No sewing required! A new take on a classic style. Beautiful oil cloth case has two internal pockets. A6 size notebook will fit nicely. Great introduction to attaching frames with no stitching holes. Available in a variety of colours. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand C10.  11am ★ ♥ Oil Cloth Smartphone Case. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Quick and easy to make! This super cute phone case is made with durable oil cloth, rivets and a leather snap closure. Available in two sizes and a choice of prints. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand C10. >

 12noon Smocked Lavender Bag – Introduction to Smocking. Members of the Smocking Guild Qld Inc. Be introduced to the basics of smocking and complete smocking to make a Lavender Bag. The Guild will have pleated ‘bag’ ready for smocking, with needle, thread, lavender, and ribbon supplied. Kit cost $10. Book at Guild Stand G.

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 1pm Design Your Own Button Hoop. Kay Deans/Deb Deans-Smith, Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons. Create your own Button Hoop by choosing from our large range of Novelty Buttons. Stitch your design or use Prismacolor Pencils to complete your project. Kit includes a selection of buttons, plus use of pencils in class. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B26.

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2pm Mason Jar Pin Cushion. Marie Kellett, Mercier. The perfect gift! Learn to make these quick and easy mason jar pin cushions… just adorable! Includes all materials (fabric may vary to that shown), original Ball Mason jar and bonus embroidery pattern to make another jar. Kit cost $16.50. Book at Stand A01.

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Craft & Quilt bag $5

Multitool $15

Margaret’s Fabrics - Free Easy Hoop: Sign up for Margaret’s exclusive new candlewicking block of the Month ‘Butterflies and Flowers’ and receive a FREE Easy Hoop valued at RRP $25

Stand A02 Margaret’s Fabrics Lanyards $3

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Stand F26 Scissorman.com.au Redeemable at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair, Wednesday to Sunday October 5 – 9, 2016

Stand F26 Daylightman.com.au Redeemable at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair, Wednesday to Sunday October 5 – 9, 2016

Stand F26 Margaret’s Fabrics Redeemable at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair, Wednesday to Sunday October 5 – 9, 2016

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Craft Fair Friend Vol. 17 Issue 5 is published by the organisers of your favourite craft events – Craft & Quilt Fair, The Stitches & Craft Show, Australasian Quilt Convention and the Scrapbook & Papercraft 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.

Lucky Door Prizes - You could Win! YOU COULD WIN MORE THAN $2,950 IN PRIZES BY VISITING THE FAIR! 1ST PRIZE – $1500 AccuQuilt package Includes one AccuQuilt GO BIG, 12in AccuQuilt QUBE Set and AccuQuilt Roller Bag – a fantastic way to cut fabrics – quickly and accurately!

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).

3RD PRIZE – Daylightman Prize Pack, valued at $409.90

4TH PRIZE – Gingher ‘Wren’ Scissors from Scissorman, valued at $149.95

• MAGnificent lamp RRP $149.95

The latest in the collectors’ series – new Gingher ‘Wren’ designer scissors.

• Sewing machine light RRP $59.95 • Daylight Wafer A3 lightbox RRP $200

5TH PRIZE – Studio Mio Pack This pack features gorgeous fabric and bag making supplies.

2ND PRIZE – $800 worth of Horn sewing and craft room furniture

Prize value $100

Giving all kids creativity

To enter, complete the competition entry form you receive when you buy your ticket and put it in the barrel at the fair. The winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and the winners 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

You too could have a coat like mine.

Expertise Events, organisers of the Craft & Quilt Fair, has introduced a new initiative in 2016 – the Craft for Kids Foundation. The Foundation is for the collection and distribution of craft supplies, to give to charities for children in their care to use in craft activities. Craft allows children to explore their creativity and is pure expression through their eyes with no rules or boundaries. The materials they work with are tactile, colourful and varied and provide children of all capacities to explore; with the satisfaction of making something as a gift or to keep. Craft for Kids Foundation will donate craft supplies to charities that care for Australian children who are physically, emotionally, financially or geographically disadvantaged. Expertise Events are also committing their craft experts to design and produce projects that they will teach the children to make at special events. You are invited to bring in your unwanted craft supplies and place them in the special Craft for Kids Foundation area at the fair. Your donation will be stored in Expertise Events’ warehouse then delivered to charities once or twice yearly, as agreed. Craft items you can donate include yarn, fabric, paper, lace, braid, craft tools, glue, embellishments. Items that won’t be accepted include: money, unfinished projects, knitting needles, crochet hooks or pattern books.

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Daily Workshop Timetable Class Time

Workshop 1 Listen & Learn

Workshop 2 Listen & Learn

Workshop 3 Listen & Learn

Workshop 4 Listen & Learn

Make & Take 1 Hands-On

More details on page 23

10am

10.30am

11.30am

Working with Stretch My Patch Fabrics Pattern Making... The Easy Way Lutterloh Patterns

Turn Scarves Into Fashion Statements Creative Fashion Accessories

Circles & Curves the Easy Way The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs

Quilt As You Go, Reversible Scrap Quilts Margaret’s Fabrics

Hand Stitching Tips & Tricks Nikki Tervo Designs

Magic Half & Quarter Squares Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage

Making Magic with Jinny Beyer Border Prints Miss Sampson’s Drapery

Free Motion Quilting Pauline’s Quilters World

Tips & Advice with a Cricut Papercraft Expert Close To My Heart

12noon

12.30pm

MASTERCLASS 1 HOUR Trouser Pattern Making Using Only Hip Measurement Book at Lutterloh Patterns

Quilt-As-YouGo, Pre-Printed Batting, New Mariner’s Star Punch with Judy

Fit to Flatter My Patch Fabrics

How to Make the Perfect Handbag Margaret’s Fabrics

Different Uses for Threads Wonderfil Specialty Threads Sashiko Hitomezashi ‘One Stitch Sashiko’ BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles

Versatile Scrap Crazy Template Projects The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs

1pm

1.30pm

Make Beautiful Hand Made Cards Cardmaking.net

2pm

2.30pm

3pm

MASTERCLASS 1 HOUR Vintage/Retro Dress Pattern Making Lutterloh Patterns

Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques Sewing Buddies Australia Easy Traditional Double Wedding Rings Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage

3.30pm

Embellish & Adorn Miss Rose, Sister Violet

Australian & Indigenous Designs Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics

Candlewicking – On Trend Embroidery Margaret’s Fabrics

Flannel Fixation Picklemouse Corner

Dressed Up Jackets & Tops Pauline’s Quilters World

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Make & Take 4 Hands-On

Creative with Buttons Bowerbirdy

Chiku Chiku Brooch Fabric with Panache

Folded Hexagon Star Picklemouse Corner

Japanese ‘Hoshi’ Origami Stars Wabi Sabi Designs

Ohana Petite Shoe Pouch Patchwork Mariko Japan

English Paper Piecing Blue Willow Cottage

Leatherwork for Beginners Hands On Workshop

Stitching with Nikki Nikki Tervo Designs

Christmas Ideas With Hand Sewn Fabric Flowers Bowerbirdy

Nikki’s Stitching Tips & Tricks Nikki Tervo Designs

Stitched Pincushion or Coaster BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft

Origami Fabric Sewing Basket Patchwork Mariko Japan

Easy DIY Lampshade Construction My Patch Fabrics

Border Print Pin Cushion Miss Sampson’s Drapery

Shibori & Indigo Dyeing Wabi Sabi Designs

Strawberry Pin Cushion Blue Willow Cottage

Chiku Chiku Bag Fabric with Panache

Christmas All Year Round Demonstrations See page 22

The Notebook Case Studio Mio

Sashiko Christmas Stars BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles What’s all the Buzz About this Christmas? Mercier Festive Table Runner Picklemouse Corner

Oil Cloth Smart Phone Case Studio Mio

Smocked Lavender Bag – Introduction to Smocking Smocking Guild Qld inc

Quilt As You Go Pauline’s Quilters World

Quilting with Templates at home Punch with Judy

Share the fair

Make & Take 3 Hands-On

More details on page 24

Unique Quilts with Just One Fabric Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics

11am

Make & Take 2 Hands-On

WORKSHOPS, MAKE & TAKES AND CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR ROUND TIMETABLE

Design Your Own Button Hoops Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons

Mason Jar Pin Cushion Mercier

Christmas Hoops & Decorations – Prisma Pencils Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons English Paper Piecing for Christmas Blue Willow Cottage

Decorations, Cards & More! Close To My Heart Modern Quilting Goes Traditional Just Patchwork

Washi Tape Christmas Hands On Workshop

More classes inside!

Pop Up classes

Sewing Machine classes

PLUS

Saffron Craig: Screenprinting, Fabric Design and Fabric Painting – page 3 Quilthouse Schoolhouse – page 17

Sashiko Hint Corner – page 21 Bite Size Papercraft Techniques – page 17 Heroes and Villains – page 19 Make-n Jewellery – page 19

Brother Sew Easy – page 21 Janome Quilting & Machine Embroidery – page 22

Akiko Ike Chiku Chiku Presentations – page 4 Brother ScanNCut demos – page 21

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