Canberra Craft Fair Friend 2014 by Expertise Events

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21 – 24, 2014 SOME THINGS YOU JUST MAKE TIME FOR August 21 – 24, 2014 1

SEE IT AT THE FAIR!

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Meet guest artist

and enjoy her mosaic art and classes!

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from the experts in free workshops

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a lucky door prize!

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in one place for all things craft

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WELCOME Dear Craft Fair Friends, Our annual visit to Canberra is always a highlight of the year. New things to look out for are the Pop Up classes with Arnold’s Scrapbooking and My Little Bead Shop which have proved to be a hit in other cities. Even if you are not usually into paper or jewellery making, you will find these hands-on classes surprisingly easy and satisfying – full of tips and clever hints to create cards, bracelets and earrings – perfect to stash away for Christmas gifts. If you’re up for something new, have a chat to Meredith Scott our guest artist who is a whizz with mosaics and conducting some great little workshops on her stand too. Her pendants and necklaces are just lovely and quick to make. Plus there are some gorgeous displays of textile art and quilts. The SAQA 25th anniversary pieces are a special treat with pieces by quilters from around the world, mainly the USA – and the Canberra Quilters Annual Members Exhibition is always a feast for the eyes. And of course there is the shopping with our exhibitors – this really is your once-a-year opportunity to stock up on things that you won’t find easily in your local neighbourhood. Make the most of it – see you there!

PS. Pick up your free copy of The Australian Women’s Weekly at the door, while stocks last.

Make a cute fabic card case for just $20 with Studio Mio, details on Page 31

Experience a day at the fair... “I am so excited to be joining the Craft & Quilt Fair team in 2014! Craft is a great way to make unique things for your home and family. It’s a wonderful way to express yourself. Some things you just make time for!”

Shelley Shelley Craft, 2014 Craft & Quilt Fair Ambassador

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ABOUT THE FAIR CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT ON THE FAIR

TIPS TO HELP PLAN YOUR DAY

7 Coming to the fair

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23 You could win! FEATURES

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8 Guest Artist Meredith Scott 10 Canberra Quilters Exhibition 2014 12 SAQA Display 15 AQC Challenge

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16 Totems ■■

PRODUCTS 18 What’s hot, what’s new

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24 Handy Gadgets 42 Gift Shop LEARN

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26 Free Workshops 29 Masterclasses 31 Make & Take classes 35 Pop Up classes

Pass-out stamps are available at the door for re-entry on the same day. Cloakroom charge is $2 per item. Leave your coats, bags, umbrellas and heavy shopping! We recommend leaving trolley bags here too, as people can trip over them in a crowd. Food and drinks will be available at the venue cafes. The venue is accessible by wheelchairs and prams. Respect copyright: Craft designers make their living from the sale of their ideas and designs. Make sure you buy a pattern rather than copying their display. Photography at the fair: Please ask permission before taking photographs. Expertise Events strongly supports the protection of intellectual property rights and copyright law, and unauthorised photography is prohibited.

39 Embroidery classes 41 Nifty Notions

Visit the Gift Shop See page 42

See demonstrations by the Canberra Regional Feltmakers

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AT A GLANCE Thursday to Sunday August 21 - 24, 2014 Open 10am to 4.30pm daily Exhibition Park In Canberra Budawang Building, Mitchell ACT 2911

TICKETS: SINGLE DAY TICKETS: purchase at the door (CASH ONLY) or buy online NOW at www.craftevents.com.au ■■ Adults $15 ■■ Age & Disability Pensioners $13 ■■ Senior Card Holders $14 ■■ Children – 5 to 16 years $9 under 5 years FREE ■■ Family – 2 adults & 2 children $40

BUY

TICKETS NOW!

GROUP TICKETS*: (minimum 10 tickets

pre-purchased) Book online, download a booking form from www.craftevents.com.au or contact us. ■■ Adults $13 ■■ Children – 5 to 16 years $8 This offer is not valid for door sales

MULTI-DAY PASSES*

2 day pass $30 ■■ VIP 2-Day Pass – Includes two-day ticket, 20% discount at Gift Shop on purchases over $20, surprise gift valued at $10, cloaking for one item per day $38 ■■

Receive a

FREE BAG

VALUED AT $7 with compliments of

when you come as a group of 10 or more* *Valid for adult group tickets only

*Bulk bookings: order and pay before Friday, August 15, 2014. ID may be required for fair entry; passes not transferable. No refunds available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

General info and tickets: 02 9452 7575 Email: craft@expertiseevents.com.au | Fax: 02 9975 3707 Website: www.craftevents.com.au

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COMING TO THE FAIR The Canberra Craft & Quilt Fair will be in the Budawang Building at Exhibition Park In Canberra, located on the corner of Northbourne Avenue and Flemington Road, Mitchell, ACT. Visit the website www. epic.act.gov.au to find out more. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: For timetables visit www.action.act.gov.au or call 13 17 10 (or 02 6207 7611 outside the ACT). BUS: ACTION Bus Services are available near EPIC’s main entrance, off Flemington Road. For information on timetables and destinations, please visit action.act.gov.au PARKING: Ample free parking is available on site as well as at EPIC’s Flemington Road and Wells Station Road car parks. Access points and locations can vary for events. Details are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Please check prices and details prior to travelling.

COMING WITH FRIENDS When you book 10 tickets or more, the tickets are just $13 per adult and $8 per child. OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: Free bag for every adult group member with compliments of Pfaff. Collect them at the Help Desk. ■■ No queuing to buy tickets at the fair ■■ Flexibility to come any day of the fair ■■ You can even buy a few tickets each to use over 2 or 3 days ■■ Buy 20 adult tickets – get one free ■■ No credit card or booking fees ■■

Tickets must be purchased by Friday, August 15, 2014. Offer not valid for door sales. ORGANISE A CRAFT EVENT GROUP TRIP TODAY!

“It’s fun coming to the fair with friends”

Jump online at www.craftevents.com.au to make your booking or contact our friendly craft team today on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au

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GUEST ARTIST MOSAIC ART WEAR IT OR HANG IT Meet our guest artist Meredith Scott at the fair! Meredith creates stunning, contemporary mosaics and jewellery using a vibrant mixture of glass, shells, recycled and found objects. She has designed a variety of sculptures, art and jewellery that were inspired by her natural surroundings, local beaches and waterways. Some of her work has been selected to feature in an upcoming exhibition at Sydney’s Parliament House. Meredith says, “I love to mix glass and experiment with its rich and varied qualities with found and recycled objects. Mosaicing offers me boundless possibilities for expression”. Her subjects include animals, hands, skulls and natural themes – some of which you may find a little quirky! See Meredith’s work displayed at the fair and learn a new technique with beautiful materials in her hands-on classes.

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Join a mosaic class with Meredith Meredith will be conducting hands-on Wearable Mosaics workshops using mother of pearl shell as a base with varied paua shell pieces and speciality tiles added. Just bring your imagination and get started! Daily one hour classes are at: 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm Cost: $35 includes kit* Meredith will be taking bookings at her display stand. Book early at the fair for these popular classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; numbers are limited!

*kits vary slightly and will include an oval or round base with a variety of tiles and paua shell. Gift box, chain and clip are included.

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COLOURFUL CREATIVITY The Canberra Quilters Members’ Exhibition is back for 2014, celebrating another year of creativity with a new and exciting show of quilts and wearable art.

The wonderful range of work on display will showcase an explosion of colour, interesting techniques and innovative design, from both amateur and professional quilters. Some of the features to pique your creativity this year include: • Creative clothing and quilts, large and small, by individuals and special interest groups including Modern Quilting, Small Japanese Projects, Row by Row and Art Quilters

Bright Lights by Liz Hendrickson

• This year’s challenge quilts theme is ‘Opposites’, which offers an endless source of inspiration for the participants and a treat for visitors too • Volunteers from the group, Quilts for Others (QFO), will demonstrate the stages of the quilting process, from cutting to piecing, quilting and the final binding. Since QFO began, Canberra Quilters Inc. has donated more than 2,500 beautiful quilts to local charities

A Little Bird Told Me by Louise Emmett

• The Sales Room is a highlight of the exhibition, where you have the chance to buy quality handmade items such as quilts, totes, cloth toys, Christmas decorations and more. Canberran and former Federal Member, Annette Ellis, will officially open the 2014 Canberra Quilters Exhibition on Thursday, August 21 at 11am.

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Colour Swirl by Patricia Butron

BEST OF AUSTRALIA DON’T MISS THE BEST OF AUSTRALIA DISPLAY WITH EACH STATE’S 2013 BEST OF SHOW PIECES Best of Australia state winners are: ■■ ■■

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WA: Papa by Jocelyne Leath NSW: Rings and Roses by Janet Treen (Winner: Best of Australia) VIC: Fiore Della Vita by Pamela Brockwell QLD: On the Wing by Pam Hill ACT: Earth, Air and a Memory of Water by Jenny Bowker

On the Wing by Pam Hill, Qld

TAS: Cornelian by Helen Stubbings SA: 16th Century Fantasy by Michele Hill NT: When I’m Feeling Blue... I Quilt by Chris Knights

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Entrants in the Challenge competed for cash prizes totalling $5,500!

Clockwise from top: What’s Your Score? by Sue Broadway; A Thousand Joys by Marina Holland; Tram Route No 10 by Sue de Vanny; 10 Together Equals Teamwork by Alison Withers; 10 Green Bottles by Helen Godden; Ten Shoes for Five People by Lucy Carroll.

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TOTEMS ON SHOW SEE THESE GORGEOUS FREEFORM TOTEMS AT THE FAIR Freeform knitting and crochet styles have been effectively combined by Prudence Mapstone to produce a display of more than eight arresting totem shapes. Traditionally a totem represents a kinship group and while some poles celebrate cultural beliefs, others – such as the ones in this display – are mostly artistic. All but one are created in freeform style, however ‘Light at the end of the Tunnel’ is created using a style of knitting called intarsia – a technique where fields of different colours and materials appear to be inlaid in one another, but are in fact all separate pieces, put together like a jigsaw puzzle. The vibrant colours, different textiles and techniques will amaze you. See what fun can be had with knitting and crochet!

Mitred Totem

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Red Totem

WOODWORKERS LIVE SEE SKILLED CRAFTSMEN WORK LIVE AT THE FAIR They’ll be plenty to see and learn at the fair. See the Western Sydney Woodturners Association Inc in action – they will have lathes to demonstrate and will explain the finer details of the art of wood turning, making bowls, platters, pens and many other items. PLUS browse a large display of finished works. Buy a gorgeous timber gift, learn about lathe and other timber work, or just watch the creative fun. Talk to the guys about joining their group – it looks like a lot of fun!

MEET THE GUILDS Community craft groups will be promoting their activities at the fair. Come along and see some of their finest work on display and find out what activities they have planned. Whether your interest is in spinning, weaving, lacemaking, embroidery, porcelain painting, feltmaking or patchwork and quilting, there’s a group for you: • Canberra Spinners & Weavers Inc. • Canberra Lacemakers Association Inc. • Embroiderers Guild ACT Inc. – see page 39 for more information on activities at the fair • ACT Porcelain Artists Association Inc. • Canberra Region Feltmakers Inc. • Canberra Quilters Inc.

See feltmaking demonstrations at the Canberra Region Feltmakers stand G.

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WHAT’S HOT 1

1 DAYLIGHTMAN STAND B01

The LED light pad is perfect for crafters. It’s lightweight and stays cool for hours.

SCISSORMAN STAND B01

The Perfect Point scissors are ideal for all crafts. They’re sharp, reliable and well priced!

CRAFT QUEEN STAND J05

Trims, handmade ribbon and ric rac in fabulous new colours for all sorts of projects!

EUREKA! BEADS STAND A08

Magnetic Twist Clasp Converters convert your traditional-clasp necklaces into an easy to-do-up magneticclasp necklace. One side has a ring (to attach to your existing clasp), and the other has a parrot clasp – to clip to the existing ring on your necklace.

JUST PATCHWORK STAND A10

Modern Braid is a new quilt pattern and Folklore is a gorgeous new range of Moda precuts.

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CRAFTY AS STAND EZ08

Use Tinby Designs Metallic Melts in your mixed-media projects, perfect for applying on lots of different surfaces.

STUDIO MIO STAND J21

This pop-out purse is easy to make and comes in 3 sizes, has two internal pockets and a frame that opens wide. Kit includes a lace zipper.

SEWING BUDDIES STAND A22

EcoluxLighting, LED Lighting strip for your sewing machine lets you see more, sew more! Compact, power ful and a two year unconditional guarantee!

8 TEDDY’S BITS STAND G21

See the latest kits, patterns, alpaca and mohair furs for bear making.

BERNINA STAND B14

See the beautiful new addition to the Bernina 3 series range. The Bernina 350 Special Edition is the perfect companion to help you create gorgeous garments, perfect patchwork and divine décor! Drop by for a demonstration.

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The stuff dreams are made on

Come & visit the Brother stand to see our amazing offers to inspire creativity & make your crafty dreams come true!

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CM550DX Introducing ScanNCut from Brother, the world’s first home and hobby cutting machine with a built-in scanner.

$699

BONUS Standard Mat 12” x 12” Value: $33.95

DreamWeaver VQ3000 Quilt & sew on Brother’s largest workspace with some of the most visionary features ever designed.

$3,499 SAVE $1,000

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Multi-function foot controller & Deluxe trolley bag. Value: $518

DreamCreator XE VM5100

Brother’s new exciting sewing, quilting and embroidery machine, part of the V-Series Range, a surprisingly affordable dream machine.

$4,999 SAVE $800

BONUS Embroidery Foot with LED Pointer & Deluxe Duo Trolley Bag Set Value: $528

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BROTHER AUSTRALIA STAND C06

ScanNCut is the world’s first home and hobby cutting machine with a built-in scanner. Cut fabric for sewing, quilting and appliqué. No PC required!

CRAFT QUEEN STAND J05 This little tool makes pretty ribbon bows – perfect for hairclips and adding that special finish to gift wrapping,

FLEXI-CRAFT MOULDS STAND D11

See the ‘Flowers and Lace Beginner Kit’ and other new products demonstrated at the stand. They are hand-made silicon moulds perfect for cake-decorating and scrapbooking applications.

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WABI-SABI DESIGNS STAND F14

New Utamaro and Sharaku Ukiyo-e – edo period wood block print – panel.

PUNCH WITH JUDY STAND A02

Expand your creativity with fabric by using the Terial Magic – a fabulous stabilising spray.

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WHAT’S HOT LOGAN’S PATCHWORK STAND A09

New book, Shatter and Sew! introduces the Shattered Image technique in a clear, logical sequence with a wealth of illustrations and photographs. Join a Masterclass to learn more.

SEWING BUDDIES STAND A22

Sew AdjusTable is the only sewing extension table that adjusts to any brand, make or model of sewing machine, overlocker or embroidery machine.

PATCHWORK MARIKO JAPAN STAND B08

Gorgeous new Crocs bag kit, pattern, fabric and frame. The frame opening is extra wide, like a croc’s mouth!

18 FLIP LA K STAND B19

Flip-n Big Storm...great new template kit based on Storm at Sea.

CATCHY CRAFTS STAND B22

New CRAFTS4U punches have a lever action for easier punching. There are 49 great designs exclusive to Catchy Crafts – with many of them embossing and punching in one action.

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YOU COULD

WIN

MORE THAN

$3,260 IN PRIZES BY VISITING THE FAIR!

1ST PRIZE BERNINA 330 SEWING MACHINE Simple handling, high-quality results! The Bernina 330 offers an extra touch of luxury with room for your own creativity, featuring: Automatic buttonhole function Built-in needle threader ■■ Permanent memory function ■■ Bright LED sewing light ■■ ■■

PRIZE VALUE

$1,699

2ND PRIZE YOUR CHOICE OF ONE OF THESE SUPERB HORN PRODUCTS: Kensington Cabinet Valued at $959 + $150 for assembly. Large work surface for your sewing or quilting needs. OR Outback MKII Cabinet Valued at $899 + $150 for assembly. Compact cabinet for larger machines - this has more depth than the standard range.

3RD PRIZE DAYLIGHTMAN PACK The Daylightman pack includes:

The Ultimate Floor Lamp RRP $369.95

Lightpad – light box RRP $120

Handy Portable Lamp RRP $30

PRIZE VALUE

$519.95

PRIZE VALUED AT

$899*

4TH PRIZE GINGHER

PRIZE VALUE

DESIGNER SERIES $149.95 ‘JULIA’ SCISSORS FROM SCISSORMAN These superbly crafted and collectable 8 inch dressmaker’s shears feature a bright, beautiful floral design on the handles.

To enter, complete the competition form you receive when you buy your ticket and put it in the box at the fair. The winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and notified by phone and email the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au | Permit No ACT TP14/01777 *Value of Horn prize will vary, depending on product chosen. Accessories not included.

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HANDY GADGETS HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT THE FAIR:

1 Clips for English Paper Piecing – these little spring-loaded clips will save your hands from gripping fabric and paper while you baste your fabric to the paper. Find them at Stand E27. 2 Scissor sharpener will save your scissors and give them a new lease on life! This handy file gives your favourite scissor a clean, sharp edge, at Stand B01. 3 New Sew Steady Sewer’s Wish table has a table grid, circles sewing kit and 9in x 14in compartmentalised drawer tray. Check it out at Stand A02. 4 Special fusible web appliqué embroidery needles – the needle shaft is triangular which makes piercing through the layers of fabric and fusible web much easier, at Stand E27. 5 Roxanne’s Glue-Baste-It is a water-soluble basting glue in an easy-squeeze bottle, at Stand B19.

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6 Handy – and gorgeous! – 3-piece Rotary Cutting Set consisting of 45mm rotary cutter, 3in x 8in rule and 6in x 18in cutting mat, at Stand B19. 7 Here is the perfect machine needle for top stitching, it is 90/14 and ideal for top stitching and quilting with medium weight threads (40wt), at Stand B19. 8 New, improved Swatch Buddies now available. This swatch fan kit is perfect for sewing, patchwork, scrapbooking and so much more. At Stand A02. 9 Make a perfect wire loop or wrapped loop in any size in just a couple of seconds with this looping plier, at Stand B12. 10 The Sewline fabric pencil gives clean, clear lines on fabric that are easily removed with a Sewline eraser or by dabbing with a damp cloth, at Stand B19.

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FREE WORKSHOPS LISTEN AND LEARN

No bookings are required. Program applies daily at the fair. All workshops are 30 minutes unless indicated. Arrive early as space is limited. If you’re a beginner, look for the ♥ symbol.

Plan your day

★ New Workshop

1 hour workshop

♥ Perfect for beginners

Masterclasses in Workshop 1 at 11am, 12noon and 1pm, see page 29 for details. 2.30pm Modern Quilts Uncovered. Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand

A10. Modern quilts are the words on everyone’s lips. Influenced by architecture, trend colours and home decor, quilting has now entered the 21st century. Modern fabrics, patterns, books and templates will all be demonstrated in this workshop.

3pm ♥ Wonderful One-Fabric

Quilts. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A09. 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.

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11am ♥ ★ Textiles Tours of the World, Christine Pearson,

Active Travel, Stand EZ01. For over 20 years guests on Warp & Weft programs have explored the textile traditions of many countries. They meet local practitioners, enjoy personal introductions, workshops and excellent shopping. Christine Pearson is a co-founder of Active Travel who escorts and assists in many tours and will explain how a Warp & Weft trip will create wonderful memories.

11.30am ♥ ★ Make

Envelopes and Gift Boxes the Easy Way, Michelle Pentland, Kaszazz, Stand C17. Discover how to make your own envelopes with an amazing tool that creates envelopes of many sizes, gift boxes and more.

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Quick and Easy Hand Dyeing. Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand A25. 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.

2.30pm

Where the Flip-N Fun Begins. Brenda Burgess, Flip La K, Stand B19. Brenda is the founder of Flip la K and will demonstrate the basic flip process, give an overview of the latest products plus a big show and tell. Learn the tools and tips to make great blocks the Flip la K way.

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11am What’s New in Cardmaking & Scrapbooking. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand J05. See the hottest products that everyone’s after, new from the queen of craft – ribbons, papers and kits, everything you need and more! See how these products come together to create stylish, cost effective individual designs for scrapbooking and card making. 12noon ♥ Appliqué Fun – ‘Wow’ How Easy, Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Appliqué, Stand E10. Discover how easy it is to appliqué the Craft Cubby way – with Applifix! A free pattern will be given to all attendees. 12.30pm ♥ Traditional Double Wedding Ring Made Easy. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt and Craft Cottage, Stand C01. Using the EZ ruler learn how all the curves and maths are made easy to make this traditional, beautiful quilt. 1.30pm Creative Colour Workshop. Reece Scannell, Mode in Australia, Stand E14. Discover a new you and enhance your creativity and confidence using simple and fun techniques. Whether you’re new to quilting or highly experienced, interpreting and communicating with colour is a valuable skill that can be learned and used to make your work shine.

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2pm ♥ Scrapbooking Made Simple, Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand J05. Learn the basics of the ‘pocket scrapbooking/project life style’ and see how easy and rewarding it is to record memories for the future! Great for beginners and kids too.

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2.30pm ♥ Introduction to Free Machine Embroidery. Dorothy Clee, Russellee BNB Craft Retreats, Stand EZ04. Learn the fascinating process of free machine embroidery, and see a demonstration of the basics and samples of the possibilities. 3pm ♥ Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt and Craft Cottage, Stand C01. Learn how to create scrap quilts form fabric strips, jelly rolls and rulers. Plus receive a free pattern sheet.

Do you love free motion quilting and having fun with paint, yarn and thread? See Handi Quilter demonstrations by Narelle Morris at the Sew Simple stand, C18 at 11am and 1pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Narelle has lots of exciting new techniques to show on the Sweet 16, plus the new couching feet set so come along, have fun and be inspired!

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MASTERCLASSES MASTERCLASSES

Learn from the masters in these special one-hour presentations in Workshop 1. Program runs daily at the fair. R Pick up the latest tips and techniques from these skilled professionals. R Book and pay to attend these seminars when you arrive at the fair.

11am Up Close and Personal with Precuts, Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork. Watch the magic happen when traditional shapes disappear into other forms to create intriguing patterns. Fabric cutting and sewing demonstrated to reveal the versatility of charm packs, layer cakes and jelly rolls. Templates, patterns and books also covered. Free pattern available for class participants. Masterclass cost $5. Book at Stand A10.

12noon Flip-n Tips! Yan Pring, Flip la K. Yan is a published author and expert, renowned for her work with colour. She will talk about the flip process and taking flip blocks to the next level. This class is full of tips and laughs so take your notebook. Masterclass cost $5 Book at Stand B19.

1pm Shattered Images, Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics. This technique is new and unique, inspired by Canadian fibre artist Ellen Adams. Discover how multiple cuts of just one print can create a new fragmented array of vibrant colour and design. Explore some stunning possibilities with this simple, effective technique. Masterclass cost $5. Book at Stand A09.

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HANDS-ON CLASSES Hands-on classes with kits. Plan your day

★ New Make and Take Class ♥ Perfect for beginners

Learn something new in a one-hour hands-on session at the fair. For the small cost of a kit, you will receive expert instruction and make something new. Program runs daily at the fair.

11am ★Super Easy and Durable

Glasses or Pencil Case, Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. No sewing required! Learn to make this gorgeous case in eight easy steps. Suitable for all skill levels. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand J21.

12noon Creative Card Making,

Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen. In this class you’ll learn economical card making tips. Use the new release Graphic 45 papers to create two cards and two tags and have enough supplies to complete the same again at home! Kit cost $20. Book at Stand J05.

1pm ★ Shadow Box and Tag, Sofie Rossides,

Scrapmatts. Looking for inspiration? Scrapmatts have designed a beautiful shadow box and tag to take your creativity to another level. Join Sofie and learn to embellish, construct and add texture to your designs. Kit Cost $20. Book at Stand C10.

2pm ★ Convenient and Cute Fabric

Card Case, Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. No sewing required! Learn to create a super easy, cute and convenient card case. For all skill levels. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand J21.

3pm ★ Christmas Gift Tags, Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen. In this class you’ll make four adorable vintagestyle Christmas tags. Your kit will also contain extra supplies to make at least four more gift tags at home. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand J05.

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HANDS-ON CLASSES 11am ★ Make Five Gorgeous Hatpins,

Kerry Dove, Bead Shack. We will help you design and make five elegant hatpins to take home for your winter hats, shawls or scarves. Add them to handmade cards, give as gifts, or decorate your pincushions! Kit cost $25. Book at Stand J17.

12noon ★ Dorset

Feather Stitchery, Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Learn a combination of embroidery techniques, using ricrac and several embroidery stitches. Kit includes all materials to complete a small pincushion. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E27.

1pm ★ Girl’s Night Out Bracelet, Kerry Dove,

Bead Shack.Make this cute little number - it’s inexpensive but very gorgeous. Suitable for a beginner - learn to stitch right angle weave with needle and thread then add an embellishment. Team the bracelet up with a safety chain (important on a night out!) and magnetic clasp. Available in facet crystals or pearls, lots of colours to choose from. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand J17.

2pm Japanese Glasses Case, Shuji Yamazaki,

Wabi-Sabi Designs. Make a glasses case that hangs around your neck with beautiful Japanese fabric. Now you can always find your glasses when you need them! Simple and fun hand-sewing for beginners. Once you have the pattern from the class, you can make these great gifts at home. Kit Cost $15. Book at Stand F14.

3pm English Paper Piecing, Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Learn

this traditional and easy method of patchwork. Includes handy hints to make your sewing easier. Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand E27.

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HANDS-ON CLASSES 11am ★ Stained Glass Card

Making, Jan Law and Ann-Maree, Crafty As. Make beautiful, sheer embellishments for your cards or scrapbook layouts. You will take away two completed cards and the knowledge to make many more! Kit cost $15. Book at Stand EZ08.

12noon ★ Magical Lacy Scarf, Lee Scott, Alt

Yarns. Learn broomstick crochet stitch to make a gorgeous tasselled lacy scarf made with NZ ‘Naturally’ Waikiwi Prints variegated yarn in a choice of vibrant colours, combining the warmth of fine merino and possum fur with the softness of alpaca, and nylon for strength and long wearing durability. A basic knowledge of crochet is required. Kit cost $30. Book at Bead Shack, Stand J17.

1pm ★ Papercraft Fun, Michelle Pentland &

Kaszazz team, Kaszazz.Choose one layout or two cards to make in this fun class. Kit cost $10. Book at Stand C17.

2pm ★ Mixed Media Stamped Tag, Cathy and

Ann-Maree, Crafty As. Create a lovely tag with Faber-Castell Gelatos, Prima’s Julia Nutting Mixed Media Doll stamp and a range of mediums. Class includes a pack of Gelatos valued at $13.99. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand EZ08.

3pm ★ White Christmas Dreaming, Lee Scott, Alt

Yarns. Make crocheted and beaded icicles to hang on your Christmas Tree using mercerised cotton. A basic knowledge of crochet is required. Kit cost $20. Book at Bead Shack, Stand J17.

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HANDS-ON CLASSES 11am ★ Angels, Santas, Christmas

Decorations and Bows Galore, Ann Craig, Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator. Make five different projects in this fun class that shows you how much variety you can achieve with one fabulous product. Class participants will receive a 10% discount on the price of a Stampin’ Up Gift Bow Die and one lucky participant will receive the die for free. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand J13.

12noon ★ Japanese Magic Spiral Pouch, Daisuke

Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Discover how to make this unusual and intricate pouch that zips up to a tetrahedron-shaped pouch and unzips into a long ribbon. Make this pouch with Japanese Kimonoprinted fabric with two time-saving double adhesive tapes – no need to baste anymore! Finished size is 8cm x 8cm x 10cm. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B08.

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1pm Make a Lampshade, Valerie Gautier, My Patch Fabrics. See how easy making your own lampshades really is and make an 8” drum lampshade. Re-covering and embellishing techniques will also be discussed. Class includes tapes, glues and tools plus lampshade rings, lampshade paper and fabric. Kit cost $35. Book at Stand D05. 2pm ★ Make 10 Cards in No Time!

Lorraine Spencer, Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator. Join the fun and make 10 beautiful cards for different occasions, adapting a single design using amazing Stampin’ Up! products including a variety of papers, stamps and embellishments. At each class one lucky participant will receive the card punch – free – featured in the design. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand J13.

3pm ★ Tamako Necklace, Daisuke Ikeda,

Patchwork Mariko Japan. Discover the secret to making a neat, beautiful necklace with a special closure, wooden beads and Japanese kimono-printed fabric. An easy project that is perfect for beginners. Kit cost $22. Book at Stand B08.

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CARDMAKING Join Karen from Arnold’s Scrapbook and Craft Supplies in these fun classes and learn while you make one of these five gorgeous cards. Program runs daily at Stand E15 at the fair: You will make and complete a different card in each class using Heartfelt Creations stamps, dies and paper pads. All materials are included to finish the card. Class duration: Approximately 30 – 40 minutes Cost: $10 each Class times: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm

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BEADING Join Gail from My Little Bead Shop in one of the following classes at Stand B12 and learn new tips and techniques in beaded jewellery. Program runs daily and is suitable for all skill levels.

11am and 1.30pm Classic Crystal Bracelet Learn some handy professional finishing techniques while you work with double loop bead tips and wire guardians to finish your projects. Choose from a range of colours. Class cost: $15

12.30pm Flower Pond Bracelet Learn valuable tips on opening and closing jump rings so that they close perfectly every time. You will use E600 industrial strength glue in this class. Class cost: $12

2.30pm Wire Wrapped Crystal Drop Earrings Learn how to master wrapping your bead in wire using the latest looping pliers. Earrings are available as pierced or clip-ons with a great colour selection. Class cost: $12

All classes run for approximately 30 minutes. Cost includes all materials required to make your project. Book at My Little Bead Shop, Stand B12 at the fair.

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SEW WITH LEATHER Ever wondered how easy leather is to stitch on a sewing machine? Learn the secrets to sewing leather.... this class will show you how straightforward it is! Join Lindsey at My Patch Fabrics at Stand D05 and learn how to work with leather. In this fun one-hour class you will construct a gorgeous key fob using beautiful soft leather hide and fresh, funky fabric. Class times: 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily Learn the best settings for your sewing machine, what needles to use and the correct threads to use when working with different weights of fabric, including leather. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pick up lots of useful tips and tricks in this class. Classes run daily at the fair. Class cost: $17

Classes run daily at the fair. Book at My Patch Fabrics, Stand D05.

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JEWELLERY Make something unique in these fun, easy classes with Beads N Crystals at Stand E18 BECOME A RESIN QUEEN IN 45 MINUTES! Let Lori or Sophie from Beads N Crystals share their passion for resin as they teach you to make your pendants. Make and take two pendants – one using dye and one clear over Japanese rice papers using different shaped bezels to suit your personality. Class times: 11am, 12noon and 1pm Class duration: 45 minutes Cost: $18

“I made it myself!” CREATE ICE RESIN JEWELLERY! Explore the art of two part resin in our 1¼ hour – rush-free! – class. You will learn mixing, pouring, dyeing/colour and sanding when you make your various pendants, brooches, bracelets and bangles from bezels and moulds. You can use your own pictures, charms and diamontes if desired. Class times: 2pm and 3.15pm Class duration: 1¼ hours Cost: $38 – includes everything!

Visit Beads N Crystals, Stand E18 to book your spot.

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STITCHED UP! BEAUTIFUL ITEMS TO SEE AND MAKE AT THE FAIR The Embroiderers Guild ACT will be demonstrating their craft every day at the fair - with hardangar, paper arts, ‘zine’ making, and junior stitchers to watch. Meet the embroiderers and see their work – there are different activities every morning and afternoon. For a small fee, you can join them in a one-hour Make and Take class on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the fair. Visit www.craftevents.com.au for class times and prices. See Hardanger demonstrations or join a Make and Take session and make a small decoration suitable for mounting in a card. There are two classes on Thursday.

Enjoy Paper Arts demonstrations throughout the day and there will be the opportunity for you to create a paper background for embroidery with some gluing and painting, and then make it into a card – in two classes on Friday.

The Guild’s Creative Group members will demonstrate a variety of the items they use to create a ‘zine’ – a self-‘published’ booklet. Join a class and make your own magazine or ‘zine’, and choose from A4 or 30cm square size paper and use burnt, painted, dyed and stencilled material to create something special – two classes on Saturday.

Watch the next generation – the Young Stitchers aged between 7 and 15 years – showing off their stitching skills throughout the day. Visit the Embroiderers’ Guild stand at the fair and visit www.craftevents.com.au for the latest information on class times and costs.

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PICK UP GREAT TIPS FROM Judy Hall will run daily demonstrations at the fair. Learn about new products and how to use them to boost your creativity. It’s free! 10.30am Transfers and marking dark fabrics – Find out how to apply a design to dark fabric with these tips for hand embroidery and quilting. 11am English paper piecing and needleturn appliqué Perfect your techniques with new ideas and products - and see how much they will help you with your next project. 11.30am Terial Magic Spray A no-fray fabric starch which replaces stabilizers and fusibles for quilters, embroiderers and papercrafters. Simply spray, then air-dry and iron. It’s also water soluble! 12noon The best kept secrets of patchwork Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, you can perfect your patchwork piecing with these great tips and tricks. 12.30pm Hexagons and half hexagons Understanding hexagons and associated shapes. Learn new techniques that are not time consuming. 1pm Pins and hand sewing needles Why can’t we just buy one box of pins and one packet of needles to suit every sewing need? Learn why there are so many pins and needles for various uses. Plus, learn how to thread them - the easy way. 1.30pm Threads and sewing machine needles Which one to use and when and why so many different threads? It is important to understand how threads and needles work hand-in-hand. 2pm Imagine making braids, circles, hexagons, trapezoids, half-square & quarter-square triangles without the maths! Easy, using Westalee Design Rulers. 2.30pm Quilt labels – Ready-made or make your own? Discover many ways to make them including on a Silhouette Cameo and your computer. Judy Hall travels overseas in search of new ideas. Her business, Punch with Judy, stocks a vast array of products. Visit Nifty Notions – opposite Punch with Judy Stand A02. For more nifty notions, visit www.intocraft.com

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GIFT SHOP GRAB A SOUVENIR FOR YOURSELF OR A GIFT FOR A CRAFTY FRIEND! THERE ARE LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! Crafty bags $7 each

NEW! Lanyards $3 each

Keep Calm and Keep Creating Mug $10

Notebooks $2 each

‘Keep Calm and Keep Creating’ and ‘Danger’ bags $15 each

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Insulated mug $4

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Crafty badges - $3 each

Multi-tools $15 each Collapsible drink bottle $7

Handy folding umbrella - $10

Craft Princess Lanyard $3, mug $10, neck wallet $7

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Stand A02 ‘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 Twitter & Pinterest

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45mm Replacement Blade Offer Present this voucher to Scissorman 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). Scissorman.com.au Stand B01

Perfect Point Scissors Present this voucher to Scissorman 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). Scissorman.com.au Stand B01

Half Price Naturalight Lamps Present this voucher to Daylightman 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). Daylightman.com.au Stand B01

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