Brisbane Stitches & Craft Show Preview Guide 2014

Something for you, something for everybody SHOW GUIDE

BRISBANE

MARCH 20 – 23, 2014

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Something for you, something for everybody WHEN MARCH 20 – 23, 2014 Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm

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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Cnr Glenelg & Merivale Streets, South Bank

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TICKET PRICES

Tickets can be purchased at the door OR you can jump in early and avoid the ticket queues – buy tickets before the show online at www.craftevents.com.au and click on the Stitches & Craft Show logo then the ‘Buy Tickets’ tab.

yy Adults $16 yy Seniors Card Holders, Age & Disability Pensioners $14 yy Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $40 yy Child (from 5 to 16 years)$9. Child (under 5 years) FREE yy Two-day pass $30, Three-day pass $43,

Four-in-one multi-ticket $55 (1 x 4 days, 2 x 2 days, 4 x 1 day) yy Group/Bulk Buy (minimum of 10 tickets pre-purchased before Friday March 14, 2014) Adult $13 per ticket, Child $8 per ticket.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

yy Free cloakroom service yy 10% discount on gift shop items yy Buy 20 tickets, get one free Online tickets close midnight Tuesday March 18, 2014. Bulk ticket sales close Friday March 14, 2014 at 4.30pm.

Sorry, no refunds available.

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FREE BAG

to every visitor* in a group of 10 or more. * Adult group tickets only

MORE INFORMATION

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1. Fashion parades, page 5; 2. SAlt quilt display, page 5; 3. Pop Up classes, page 7; 4.What’s hot at the show, page 8; 5. Classes with Els from Elizabeth Craft Design, page 4.

GETTING THERE The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is located in the South Bank precinct. From the CBD, pedestrian access is over Victoria Bridge, a 10 to 15-minute walk from Queen Street Mall.

For more information and location maps visit www.bcec.com.au

PARKING

Call: 02 9452 7575 Email: tickets@expertiseevents.com.au Website: www.craftevents.com.au

The Centre provides undercover parking for 1500 vehicles, with direct lift access to the convention and exhibition facilities. Parking fees apply.

FAST FACTS

yy Ticket sales open at 9.30am and the doors open at 10am yy Last ticket sales are at 4pm, the show closes at 4.30pm yy The Cloakroom is located at the show entrance and the charge is just $2 per item. It’s a great place to leave your shopping so your hands are free to buy more! yy Food and drinks will be available to buy at the show café

yy ATM facilities are available throughout the venue

PUBLIC TRANSPORT A comprehensive network of trains, buses and CityCats (ferries) link the Centre with Brisbane city and suburbs. Translink tickets are the best way to visit the city and travel around in it. The Translink website contains more details: http://www.translink.com.au/ or call 13 12 30.

yy Train – The South Brisbane Railway Station is located directly behind the Exhibition Centre.

yy Bus – Buses service all parts of Brisbane regularly with the new City Busway Station located directly outside the Exhibition Centre.

RESPECT

Make sure you ask permission before taking photos. Professional craftspeople make a living by designing and creating their work, so please respect their copyright and check BEFORE you snap.

yy Ferry – The Exhibition Centre is a short walk from the South

The Stitches & Craft Show Guide is published by the organisers of your favourite craft events – The Stitches & Craft Show, Craft & Quilt Fair, Australasian Quilt Convention, Creative Textile Show 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.

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Bank Ferry Terminal. This terminal is serviced by both City Cat and City Ferry services.

A taxi rank is located outside the main entrance to the Convention Centre in Glenelg Street.

ACCOMMODATION We have negotiated with several hotels and other accommodation options around the city at a special event rate. Please visit http:// conferences.ozaccom.com.au/2014/scb14/index.aspx to see what special offers you are entitled to.

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

Cover: 3D cardmaking by Els van de Burgt from the USA, (inset) beadwork artist Melissa Ingram, page 4.

Welcome!

I’m thrilled to say that this year’s Stitches & Craft Show will be a fabulous mixture of sewing, knitting, papercraft, dressmaking and best of all – the fashion parades are back!

Come to the show and see the daily parades of fashion clothing and knitwear that you can make yourself. Be inspired by what’s on show then discover techniques and styles that you can use on your own creations!

Plus, there are free Workshops, exciting Pop Up classes, Make and Takes and painting classes with lots of opportunities for you to learn from the experts.

And if you love quilts, then you’ll enjoy the SAlt quilt display by the South Australian Living Textiles artists plus the Beautiful Australia exhibition which has to be seen to be believed.

You will see the newest craft products on the market with Australia’s leading craft retailers too. From the latest sewing, embellishing and quilting machines, to handy gadgets that make your crafting activities easier.

The Stitches & Craft Show – something for you, something for everybody!

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To enter, complete the competition form you receive when you buy your ticket and put it in the barrel at the show. The winner will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and the winner will be notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au The Stitches & Craft Show Guide ♥ 3

Special Guests and Great Classes!

MEET MELISSA INGRAM – A PASSIONATE BEADWORK ARTIST!

Melissa Ingram’s beautiful beaded designs are a collective of the influences on her life. Melissa said understanding colour and selecting colour ways for her beadwork has become almost a separate art form in itself.

In 2004 she taught herself peyote (Pay-Oh-Tee) stitch and from the moment she mastered this she was entranced and consumed by all the possibilities it generated.

Working with Shibori ribbon as a design element within bead embroidery is her new love. Melissa explains, “Sherry Serafini, a designer from the USA, introduced this to the beading world in 2013. I ordered a dozen or so skeins of Shibori ribbon in different colours and I’ve been experimenting with how to interpret the Shibori silk ribbon into some of my designs ever since. It’s a divine and tactile material to work with and the design possibilities are infinite.”

Don’t miss her award-winning beadwork and Soutache embroidered neckpieces – on display at the show, along with many of her other interesting pieces of wearable art.

Melissa will be demonstrating how to work with Shibori silk ribbon and Soutache braid and how to bead various offloom beading stitches.

She adds, “I am working on some new pieces specifically for the show that have not been seen publicly before.”

If you’d like to learn something new with demonstrations like Melissa’s – buy your show entry tickets online now and save time in the ticket queues on the day!

CHANGE THE WAY YOU CREATE PROJECTS WITH ELS

Els van de Burgt, owner of Elizabeth Craft Designs in the USA, is a prolific designer, talented artist, author of three craft books and gifted and energetic teacher. Els travels sharing her ideas across the US, Canada, Europe and now Brisbane!

She is always ready to share her ideas and endless enthusiasm.

The many ways she combines her products will knock your socks off and change the way you create projects!

Come and join Els at her fun classes – daily at the show.

11AM DAILY STAND UP FOR SPRING – CARDMAKING Create two fabulous Spring-inspired cards. Everything will be supplied, including pre-cut components for the flower and butterfly, easelstyle cards, Elizabeth Craft Designs Stand Up Helper dies, plus the butterflies, leaves, flowers, bees and Happy Birthday dies, Silk Microfine Glitter, solid cardstock papers.

Duration: One hour Class cost: $20 2PM DAILY DAISY AND ROSE OVAL ACCORDION CARDS Create two special cards that show how beautifully Karen Burniston’s new Oval Accordion Card and Accordion Frame Edges work with Rose Oval peel-offs and Daisy dies. Everything for this class will be supplied, including a mix of Shimmer Sheetz, Adhesive Velvet sheets, border peel-offs, Silk Microfine Glitter and solid cardstock.

Duration 1.5 hours Class cost: $20 Book your place by calling Catchy Crafts on (02) 9477 4401 or visit Catchy Crafts, Stand B08 at the show.

COLLECTIVE CREATIVITY BrisStyle Inc. will be bringing a taste of its collective creativity to the show. Come along and enjoy an inspiring display of members’ handiwork, along with enticing and varied art and craft demonstrations ranging from resin and plaster work right through to live art displays!

See it at the show.

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Inspiration on Show!

GRAB SOME NEW IDEAS OR EVEN A NEW CRAFT AT THESE INSPIRATIONAL DISPLAYS! HANDMADE FASHION PARADE Where craft becomes fashion! Come along to our Handmade Fashion Parades at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm each day to see a gorgeous runway show featuring unique, handmade garments to inspire you. The designs on the catwalk will cover many styles to suit a variety of tastes, craft ability, designs and fabric preferences – you’ll see an array of stunning items you can make yourself.

Put this on your to-do list!

Presented by the Queensland branch of the Australian Sewing Guild, Stand C, Dairing, Stand G29, and Prudence Mapstone, Stand F07.

‘THE FABRIC TRAIL’ Not all journeys have a destination…. In developing the Fabric Trail Exhibition, five South Australian textile artists from the SAlt (South Australian living textiles) group have travelled the world only to discover that their artistic destinations were insignificant, compared to their personal journeys.

The explorations of Journey by Judy Bushby, Suzanne Gummow, Julie Haddrick, Francie Mewett and Sara Bell Smith is characterised by a great diversity, expressive use of media, varied and sometimes challenging imagery and the multiple techniques, materials and formats explored in the 40 art textile pieces.

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by Julie Haddrick.

From painted wholecloth, machine and hand-embroidered to layered or embellished, and patched and pieced – the variety and diversity will inspire.

See these fresh, responsive and contemporary works of art on display at the Stitches & Craft show.

BEAUTIFUL AUSTRALIA: A DISPLAY BY ‘THE MEXETTES’ Beautiful Australia is a captivating display of 16 art quilts, inspired solely by the astonishing diversity of Australia and incorporating its Aboriginal heritage, land, ocean, flora and fauna. The six quilters known collectively as ‘The Mexettes,’ share a remarkable story of friendship and quilting.

Having met 23 years ago in the isolated outback town of Mt Isa, Queensland members – Sue Dennis, Margaret Edwards, Annette McRae, Diane Sheard, Jennie Short and Marilyn Tucker – bonded over a passion for quilting.

The original five members have been joined by others over the years, and today they total seven – with six of the members having made the quilts featured in this beautiful exhibition.

See them at the show.

Clockwise from top: work by Margaret Edwards, Dianne Sheard and Sue Dennis.

MODERN QUILTS A new modern quilting group, ‘2QMod’ has been launched within Queensland Quilters, with a display of modern quilts at the show. Modern quilts are inspired by contemporary design and modern quilters work in different styles which often feature solid colour, improvisational piecing, negative space and other elements to their quilts.

CELEBRATING THIRTY! The Queensland Quilters Guild is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year and a quilt challenge went out to its members to make a 30cm x 30cm quilt to mark the occasion.

Come to the show and see the results of their ‘Thirty’ challenge!

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POP UP CLASSES WITH BERNINA POP INTO A FAST AND INFORMATIVE SEWING CLASS WITH BERNINA.YOU’LL LEARN SOMETHING NEW – AND IT’S FREE! AT STAND G05 11am – 11.15am Sewing and Embroidery Made Easy with the new Bernette Chicago 7 The Bernette Chicago offers a wealth of options for giving creative expression to your ideas: over 150 decorative stitches, 20 quilting stitches, two alphabets, a maximum stitch width of 7mm, as well as 100 built-in embroidery designs.

12noon – 12.15pm Spanish Hemstitching The Spanish Hemstitch attachment is used to create hand-sewn hemstitch/ drawn threadwork entirely by machine. This decorative technique joins two pieces of fabric or lace together using decorative stitches and threads.

1pm – 1.15pm Bernina Software Suite: Creativity in three new dimensions. Paint, Cut and Crystal Discover how much fun you can have with the Bernina DesignWorks Suite, cut shapes out of fabric and paper, paint almost any surface with a Texta rather than a needle and create crystal templates so you can add bling to anything.

2pm – 2.15pm Round the Bend with Circular Embroidery The Circular Embroidery attachment #83 lets you embroider unusual and decorative circles or semicircles with the greatest of ease. See what’s possible with all those wonderful stitches on your machine.

3pm – 3.15pm Stumpwork, Punchwork and Trapunto with Bernina Embroidery Software V7 Discover the wonderful new features of V7 software, you will be amazed!

Classes run daily at the show.

Visit Bernina , Stand G05.

TEXTILE ART WITH UNIQUE STITCHING JOIN CECILE WHATMAN AT STAND D03 AND LEARN ALL ABOUT DYEING AND MIXED-MEDIA MATERIALS IN THESE FUN HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Program runs daily at the Show: 10.30am Beautiful Baubles from Bezels Create a quality jeweller y embellishment with resin, papers, ribbons , beads and ephemera. Select a small range of media to create a decoration, place it in the bezel and seal it with Ice Resin. Finished item can be used in journalling, art quilts, mixed media projects or worn as jeweller y. Class cost $25.

12noon Dyeing Designs Screen print and stencil patterns onto a fat quarter of cotton fabric with the amazing Color Magnet. Then dip in some Procion dyes and watch the magic happen as the pattern is highlighted into a dominant shade!

Take your fabric home and stitch it into your next textile project. Each piece will make a fabulous cushion or feature fabric. Class cost $12.

1.30pm Sheer Leaves Start with a piece of white fabric then paint it with inks and fabric paints. Add some foil to make a truly sensational background fabric then add some sheer leaves to make the whole piece sing! A lot of techniques and media are covered in this class and participants are guaranteed to walk away inspired to create textile art. Class cost $22.50.

3pm Stamp, Mask, Monoprint Make magical backgro unds for papercr aft and textile art. Learn how to monopr int, build layers, mask and mask stamps using the Gelli Plate as a tool. Create three10 inch squares of beautifu l fabric while you learn the techniq ues of printing which can be used on any flat surface.

Class cost: $18.

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Get set to make your shopping list! Here’s a sneak peek...

1. Catch a Creation is where you can buy

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and sell Australian handmade, handcrafted and upcycled creations 24/7. Showcasing the talent of Australian artists, crafters, creators ad designers. Find out more at Stand EZY1.

2. The bernette Chicago 7 is a fully-

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fledged sewing and embroidery machine that makes sewing or quilting a piece of cake!

See it at Bernina, Stand G05.

3. Flexi-Craft Moulds, Stand B26. Two

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new kits to make your cake decorating easier. The Flowers and Lace starter kit is a show special for only $65, save $11.

4. The LED light pad from Daylightman, Stand A02 is perfect for crafters. It’s lightweight and stays cool for hours.

5. The Perfect Point scissors from

Scissorman are ideal for all crafts. They’re sharp, reliable and well priced! At Stand A02.

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6. Shelby the NO-SOCK sock monkey looks

like a traditional sock monkey but is designed to be made from fabric – not socks! This easy pattern looks awesome made in spots, stripes, solids and prints, so have a bit of fun monkeying around with this pattern! Pattern and kits available at Funky Friends Factory, Stand E17.

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7. See the special range of great kits and

fabrics by the metre, at Makeit Hobby & craft, Stand E01.

8. No sewing required! New kits for

convenient fabric card case. Stores at least 12 cards and comes with three large pockets.

Available in a variety of fabrics. From Studio Mio, Stand E30.

9. Deluxe zebra pliers with patterned soft

foam handles give you excellent grip with comfort and style. And stepped round-nose pliers are perfect for creating the same sized loop every time. Deluxe crimping pliers feature easy to use straight ends to allow for precision crimping. See them all at That Bead Shop, Stand A04.

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10. Survive the zombie apocalypse! Sew

your very own Zoe the Zombie Girl and Bones the Puppy with this pre-printed fabric panel available from Voodoo Rabbit, Stand E15.

11. Powerprint is the amazing photo transfer

medium new to Australia! Transfer your photos onto any porous surface easily – canvas, fabric, wood, glass, metal and ceramics. At Powertex Australia, Stand D25.

12. The SewEzi Grande has most of

the features of the portable SewEzi table, only grande! Its larger sewing area makes it a breeze for larger projects. At Just Patchwork, Stand A23.

13. See the gorgeous ‘The Owl

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Parliament’ quilt kit and pattern, available at The Bay Window, Stand A25.

14. Beautiful Bundles from Picklemouse

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Corner, Stand F01. These coordinating fat quarters are just what you need to create the perfect quilt top.

15. Funky new season flannels at

Picklemouse Corner, Stand F01. Choose from many different patterns and kits – something for everybody!

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16. ScanNCut is the world’s first home

and hobby cutting machine with a built-in scanner. Cut shapes precisely, and no PC required! At Brother, Stand C01.

17. The new folded-star pincushion is

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as cute as a button and great for beginners.

Fast, easy and a great way to use up those fabric scraps. Pattern $14.50, including preprinted interfacing. At The Quilters Store, Stand C10.

18. New Classic Dye Kit from Fairy

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Fabrics, Stand C18 has a rainbow of eight dyes and easy-to-follow instructions on how to dye your fabrics.

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dreamed of has arrived! The DreamMaker XE VE2200 from Brother has a large embroidery area of 300 x 180mm, 318 builtin embroidery designs, 14 fonts plus dual USB capability. At Stand C01.

20. At last, the crimping secret is

revealed! Turn your crimps into perfect round beads instead of crushed, sharp-edged crimps. How? With the Magic Crimping Tool.

See it at Beads N Crystals, E02.

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PLAY WITH POWERTEX

MAKE YOUR OWN RESIN JEWELLERY

Join Sue Taylor and Nat Parish at Powertex Australia, Stand D25, to explore the creative possibilities of playing with Powertex. You’ll discover how you can easily create fantastic artworks with this versatile medium. Perfect for mixed media, textiles and fabric sculpture!

Join Lori Grice or Sophie Tornatore at Beads N Crystals, Stand E02 and make two beautiful resin pendants!

You’ll get to make and take two pendants – one clear resin with image and one dyed resin – choosing from a range of different shaped pendant bezels and images to suit.

Class times are: 11am, 12noon, 2pm and 3pm each day of the show Class duration: 45 minutes Cost: $18 Visit Beads N Crystals, Stand E02 to book your spot.

10.30AM AND 3PM BROOCH Create a beautiful Brooch using Powertex Fabric Hardener and a plaster face mould. Explore the possibilities of this fantastic medium. Great for beginners! Class cost $10.

11.15AM MIXED MEDIA ‘HARLEQUIN’ PLAQUE Learn practical applications, tips and tricks for using Powertex Fabric Hardener in your artwork while you create a mixed media ‘Harlequin’ Plaque.

Class cost $15.

12.30PM FREEFORM FABRIC PLATTER Learn how to turn your fibre, fabric and paper creations into 3D art objects as you make a gorgeous fabric platter over a mould using Powertex Fabric Hardener.

Class cost $20.

Test drive the Brother Innov-ís 410 in the Brother sewing room. It’s designed to fulfil all your sewing, quilting and crafting needs. Learn how the New Brother ScanNCut Machine can become the perfect addition to your creative sewing world.

Two classes daily: 10.30am – 12noon and 1pm – 2.30pm

1.45PM BOTTLE DECO Create a stunning bottle decoration to ‘bling’ up your wine bottles for special occasions.

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CREATE A DECORATIVE DRAFT STOPPER

All Skill Levels

Learn blanket-stitch appliqué, when to use the built-in decorative stitches and how to sew on a button with the machine.

Class cost: $5 - covers all materials you need to create the decorative draft stopper which you will get to take home and place at your door. Please note: you will need to stuff the draft stopper at your cost.

Book at Brother, Stand C01 as seating for this class is limited!

Class costs cover all materials. Book at Powertex Australia Stand D25 or online at www.powertex.com.au

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VOUCHER 1 45mm Replacement Blade Offer Present this voucher to Scissorman at Stand A02 to receive a set of 7 tungsten alloy steel replacement 45mm rotary cutter blades for only $19.95 per set. Limit of 3 sets per customer (while stocks last).

VOUCHER 2 Perfect Point Scissors Present this voucher to Scissorman at Stand A02 to receive a set of 4 Perfect Point 3.25 or 4 inch needle point scissors with sheath for only $10. Limit of 3 sets per customer (while stocks last).

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VOUCHER 3 Half Price Naturalight Lamps Present this voucher to Daylightman at Stand A02 to receive a 27 watt Naturalight Floor Standing Lamp plus a 13 watt Naturalight Folding Portable Lamp together for only $99.95.

Limit of 3 sets per customer (while stocks last).

VOUCHER 4 Bonus LED Folding Lamp Present this voucher to Daylightman at Stand A02 to receive a FREE 30 LED Rechargeable Folding Desk Lamp worth $29.95 with any purchase of an A4 or A3 size LED Tracing Light Pad (while stocks last).

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CM550DX Introducing ScanNCut from Brother, the world’s first home and hobby cutting machine with a built-in scanner. 840 builtin designs are just the beginning; only ScanNCut can take an image, photo or hand drawn sketch, scan it, and allow you to precisely cut the shapes or outlines you want. No PC required.

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Free lecture-style workshops! work shops

Workshops are approximately 30 minutes unless otherwise stated. Bookings are not required.

Program runs daily at the show. = New = 1hr = All Skill Levels

WORKSHOP 1 11AM KASZAZZ EZY PRESS TECHNIQUES Come along and learn different techniques using the Kaszazz Ezy-Press and cutting and embossing dies. These techniques are suitable for card making, scrapbooking and beyond-the-page projects! Jenny Woodward, Kaszazz, Stand D23.

11.30AM AN INTRODUCTION TO PATCHWORK If you don’t know where to start with patchwork this is for you.

Margaret will demystify the terminology, cover basic techniques and set you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Notes provided. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork, Stand A22.

12.30PM FEATURE FLANNEL! Make luxurious cosy quilts for family and friends this winter with this amazing fabric. View our latest fabrics, patterns and kits.

Pam Davis, Picklemouse Corner, Stand F01.

1PM WONDERFUL ONE-FABRIC QUILTS Experience the magic of creating a stunning quilt from just one fabric. From table runners to queen sized quilts, this exciting technique is fun, fast and rewarding. Margaret’s demonstration and display of quilts is inspirational. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork, Stand A22.

1.30PM CREATE VINTAGE CREME-DE-LA-CREME TREASURES Creamy, peachy, lacy and beautiful. Create special vintage one of a kind delights with Miss Rose, Sister Violet’s favourite fancy finds. Gabriella Kerkez, Miss Rose, Sister Violet, Stand C26.

2PM THE LATEST IN EUROPEAN CARDMAKING Discover the latest techniques and trends in using stencils, kits, stickers and more. Ideal for beginners! Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand B04.

WORKSHOP 2

2PM SASHIKO STYLE AND KOGIN EMBROIDERY Learn what can be achieved with pre-stencilled sashiko fabrics.

Jane will explain Hitomezashi (one stitch sashiko) and Kogin embroidery. See how lovely and easy it is. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles, Stand C14.

WORKSHOP 3 11AM KNIT FABRICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY Knit fabrics demystified! As garment sewing gains popularity, textile companies are improving the quality and variety of fabrics available. Learn about the production process for knits as well as equipment, handling and finishing tips to ensure sewing success with this wearable, easy-going fabric. StephC of Cake Patterns, Voodoo Rabbit, Stand E15.

11.30AM CREATE ORIGINAL FABRICS WITH PAINTS AND STENCILS Learn how to paint and embellish your fabrics with fabric paints and stencils. Easy techniques to create a variety of original fabrics.

Lisa Walton, Dyed and Gone to Heaven, Stand F06.

12NOON APPLIQUE FUN – ‘WOW’ HOW EASY Discover how easy it is to appliqué the Craft Cubby way - with Applifix! A free pattern will be given to all attendees. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Appliqué, Stand A06.

1PM CASH IN ON YOUR CRAFT PASSION! You love your craft or hobby. People say: “You should sell this, I’d pay good money for it!” Well Carlene at The Handcrafted Shop agrees!

Come and learn more about this easy and affordable online market.

Carlene Hunt, The Handcrafted Shop, Stand F24.

1.30PM VINTAGE CUTS FOR MODERN WEAR From slinky flapper-era cuts to 1940s utility-chic, fluffy 1950s housedresses and ‘60s mod fashion, vintage style is hot right now!

Steph C, creator of Cake Patterns, takes you through 40 years of fashion history while providing strategies for identifying your style ‘era’, mixing eras, and adapting vintage style to 21st century sensibilities.

StephC of Cake Patterns, Voodoo Rabbit, Stand E15.

2.30PM QUICK AND EASY HAND DYEING 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. Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand C02.

11AM PHOTO TRANSFERS WITH POWERPRINT Learn how to transfer your favourite photos onto fabric and other porous surfaces including canvas, wood, glass, metal and ceramics, with this incredibly versatile medium. Ashley Bowley, Powertex Australia, Stand D25.

DOLLS AND BEARS As part of the Doll & Bear Fair, renowned teddy bear artisan and award-winner, Lisa Dopking will be at the show with a range of her collectable bears, bear patterns and bear related products such as quilts, wall hangings patterns and more!

Come and meet Lisa at the show at Megelles, Stand F17.

11.30AM THE BEST WAYS TO USE YOUR GADGETS Check out the easiest, most accurate ways of using these wonderful gadgets. Elizabeth will share her tips and tricks that she has learnt.

Elizabeth Wallace, Aussie Patches, Stand B01.

12NOON UNLOCK THE MYSTERY OF PRECUTS Learn the language of precuts and how they’re combined for a modern look. Discover how to mix jelly rolls, charm packs, layer cakes and more to make some fascinating quilts, without too much cutting and piecing. This is also suitable for the intermediate quilter. Templates, books and patterns will be shown. Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand A23.

1.30PM WORKING WITH CIRCLES Learn nifty tricks and tips for working with circles, how to insert circles and an easy way to make a Cathedral Window plus a quick, simple Drunkard’s Path block. Heather Buck, The Bay Window, Stand A25.

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There’s also a gorgeous selection of modern and antique dolls and greenware at Porcelain Doll Perfection where you can find just about everything for your next doll project. Glenice will share her enthusiasm and knowledge at Stand D28.

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What’s happening this year at BERNINA

BERNINA 350 SE This new stylish model in the BERNINA 3 Series range sets new design standards in the sewing machine industry and features the latest technology. Standard accessories for this sewing machine include the large slide-on extension table, the practical Free Hand System (FHS) with presser foot lifter and walking foot, as well as two feet for quilting and patchwork.

bernette CHICAGO 7 A fully-fledged sewing and embroidery machine, that not only makes sewing garments or quilting a piece of cake, but attach the embroidery module and in seconds the bernette Chicago 7 is transformed into an embroidery machine.

BERNINA EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE The new BERNINA Embroidery Digitizing Software Designer Plus V7 places a host of powerful design tools at your fingertips that make it absolute child’s play to turn your creative ideas into reality. Now featuring Stumpwork, Trapunto and Felting.

BERNINA 880 Enter the world of endless Creativity The new top of the range BERNINA model that has it all! 12inch long arm, jumbo bobbin, BERNINA Stitch Regulator, embroidery features galore and so much more….. Brand new features not seen before include the Stitch Designer, Shape Designer and Color Wheel.

Visit the BERNINA stand for outstanding show specials on our entire range of products. Don’t forget to ask about our NO Interest EVER!* payment plan. *Fees, terms & conditions apply.

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GET EXPERT INSTRUCTION FOR THE SMALL COST OF A KIT IN THESE ONE-HOUR HANDS-ON SESSIONS. PROGRAM RUNS DAILY AT THE SHOW. = New = All Skill Levels MAKE AND TAKE 1 11AM SHIMMERING CHARMED WATCH Use a shimmering combination of glass pearls and AB shell to form a decorative, stylish watch and learn the correct technique to form and create loops easily. Choice of colours to suit every taste. Diana, That Bead Shop. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A04.

12NOON SUPER EASY GLASSES OR PENCIL CASE No sewing required! Learn to make a gorgeous glasses or pencil case in eight easy steps. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E30.

1PM SASHIKO SCISSOR KIT POUCH Learn the gentle and relaxing art of Sashiko. Learn how to transfer designs to fabric while you master the art of sewing a Sashiko Stitch. A variety of fabrics available. Suzanne Howie, Indigo Niche. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A14.

2PM FABRIC CARD CASE No sewing required! In this class you will learn to create a super easy and convenient card case with Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E30.

MAKE AND TAKE 2 11AM KOGIN EMBROIDERY HAIR BUTTON Make a Kogin Embroidery button to tie up your hair. It’s a great way to learn the basics of this style of embroidery. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles. Kit cost $17. Book at Stand C14.

10.30AM ROOSTER Painting with Chroma acrylic paints.

Class duration: 45minutes

12NOON & 1.30PM BUTTERFLY Stencilling with Chroma acrylic and metallic paints.

Class duration: 30minutes All equipment supplied. Book at the Decorative Artists area at the show. $10 per class

BLING BLING SCISSOR LANYARD Make a scissor lanyard and learn the art of beading. Included in the kit is a pair of craft scissors. Use this scissor lanyard on your papercraft, quilting, appliqué, sewing activities and more.

Jacky, Wacky Jacky’s. Kit cost $20.

Book at Stand C04.

MAKE AND TAKE 3 11AM CROCHET SPIRAL PENDANT This pendant is easy and quick to make. You will probably have enough time to create a spiral brooch too. Plenty of colours to choose from plus yarn, hook, choker cord or chain (as well as brooch back) are included.

Prudence Mapstone. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand F07.

12NOON DYE GREAT PATTERNS ON FABRICS! Create a classic ‘hippy-swirl’ pattern and a gradient of four coloured pieces for your next quilt project. Kit includes fabric, dye and squeeze bottles. Tracy Till, Fairy Fabrics. Kit cost $30. Book at Stand C18.

1PM ELEGANT TIMELESS DOUBLE PAGE SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT Make an elegant, timeless double page layout using a variety Kaszazz products with Karen Harper, Kaszazz. Kit Cost: $20. Book at Stand D23.

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12NOON CARDS AND ELEGANT ORNAMENT Create two cards and a hanging ornament.

Learn about chipboard for your card making and scrapbooking with enough material to make another three cards. Learn new techniques using chipboard, charms, paper, inks and pens with Anne Patterson and Renee Iveson, Scrapmatts. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B14.

SIMPLY VISIT THE STANDS TO SEE THEM IN ACTION. See Clover Kanzashi flower makers at The Bay Window, Stand A25.

Allan at Cardmaking.net, Stand B04 demonstrates colouring stickers with Sakura pens. Plus Margaritta van Beurden shows ways with Marianne Design and Nellie Snellen stencils.

Napkin art and ink effects at Stitch N Stuff, Stand A27.

New ScanNCut demonstrations at 11am daily at Brother, Stand C01.

Watch John and Lynne at Flexi-Craft Moulds, Stand B26 demonstrate their fabulous moulds for cake decorating and paper-shaping.

Gai Taylor at Just Patchwork, Stand A23 is demonstrating the SewEzi Grande sewing table from 11am to 3pm daily – see its ease of use for normal sewing and quilting.

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Something for you, something for everybody VISIT THE GIFT SHOP AND FIND A SOUVENIR FOR YOU OR A FRIEND!

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‘My Favourite Things’ neck wallet $9

Car stickers $5 each

Crafty badges $3 each

Stitches & Craft Show shopping bag $7

‘Not Now Darling’ T-shirt $15

Danger Genius at Work bag $15

Stitches & Craft Show souvenir pin $5 each

Calico bags $7 each

Keep Calm & Keep Creating bag $10, mug $10

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