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WELCOME! Dear Craft Fair Friends, Our Canberra Fair will have a new look this year – with creative installations down a centre aisle for your viewing pleasure. These mini-exhibitions will also be a source of ideas for your crafty pursuits. Amazing wearable art with our clever Art U Wear finalists’ entries will be on show together with our guest artist Svenja. She’s an international award winner and her costumes are awesome – check out her demonstrations too – she’s a whiz with leather. Japanese textiles seem to hold a special fascination for anyone with a love of textiles. Of interest lately are the boro-boro stitched pieces born out of a need to save scraps, reuse, layer and reinforce, giving these pieces a particular charm. BeBe Bold presents an exhibition of beautiful vintage Japanese textiles in this style. Craft collaborations often produce amazing work and freeform knit and crochet artist Prudence Mapstone has invited knitters from around the world to create a special tribute to 50 years of the concept of Flower Power. The result is an amazing 10-metre long hanging carpet of bright flowers in yarn. Plus there’ll be quilts from all corners of the country alongside the Canberra Quilters annual Members Exhibition. If that isn’t enough to get you there, check out our workshop program and don’t forget the shopping – a great chance to stock up on supplies for the year! See you there!
Plus, the first visitors to arrive can collect a FREE copy of The Australian Women’s Weekly, a gift to you from our generous sponsor – while stocks last.
Experience a day at the fair... “I am so excited to be ambassador for the Craft & Quilt Fair in 2015! 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!”
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ABOUT THE FAIR CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT ON THE FAIR
TIPS TO HELP PLAN YOUR DAY
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GREAT SHOPPING 26 What’s hot, what’s new 33 Handy Gadgets 51 Shopping Vouchers 54 Gift Shop
LEARN WITH EXPERTS 34 Free Workshops 36 Christmas Craft 38 Free demonstrations 40 Make & Take classes 43 PopUp classes 44 QuiltHouse SchoolHouse 49 Tips & Tools
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See daily papercraft demonstrations with Kerrie Gurney
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Front cover: Birdie by Jacq Chorlton Above: Birdie by Stephanie Reekie Back cover: Birdie by Lisa Johnson
COMING TO THE FAIR GETTING THERE
The Canberra Craft & Quilt Fair will be in the Budawang Building at Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC), located on the corner of Northbourne Avenue and Flemington Road, Mitchell, ACT. Visit the website www.epic.act.gov.au to find out more.
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SVENJA HAS THE ‘WOW’ SEE SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST AT WORK
Meet our guest, Brisbane textile artist Svenja – creator of amazing, internationally award-winning wearable art. Svenja’s textile art pieces have been widely exhibited and awarded across Australia and internationally. See some of these eye-catching pieces on display at the fair and watch Svenja demonstrating some of the textile art techniques she uses to create them. In 2013 two of her pieces won awards at the world-renowned World of Wearable Art TM (WOW exhibition), held in September at Wellington, New Zealand. “I very much enjoy the whole process of bringing a concept to fruition through the initial research, design, and planning stages, then through the hands-on steps of dyeing, embellishing, and assembling the finished article.”
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CRAFTED MEMORIES Meet our guest artist, Kerrie Gurney at the fair Kerrie has a passion for papercraft of all kinds – from stamping to scrapbooking, and everything in between. Her energy and love for teaching all aspects of her craft is infectious and her talent has extended to having her work published nationally and in the USA. Come and have a fun papercraft experience with Kerrie – see the latest embellishments, techniques, products and tools in her daily demonstrations, or create your own card in her make & take classes for just $5.
“I love teaching and sharing in the joy people get from creating. I always come away learning something new too!”
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MADE BEAUTIFUL “For me, scrapbooking is about the photo and reliving that memory. I don’t think I have a particular style – it’s usually how I am feeling or what I am doing that dictates what I create and inspires me to try new techniques or add texture to projects.” Demonstrations run daily, throughout the day.
Learn Card Making with Kerrie Kerrie will hold a different 30 minute card class each day at 11:30am Cost: $5 per class (includes everything you need to make your card) Book at her display stand at the fair.
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SPECTACULAR There will be a wonderful range of work on show again this year at the Canberra Quilters Annual Members’ Exhibition, displaying a variety of techniques and innovative design, from both amateur and professional quilters. There are 16 categories, including creative clothing projects and quilts, both large and small, by individuals and special interest groups such as Modern Quilting, Small Japanese Projects, Row by Row and Art Quilters. This year’s challenge quilts will be designed on the theme, ‘Send me a Message’, offering another terrific source of inspiration for exhibitors. The Quilts for Others volunteer group will demonstrate the stages of the quilting process, from cutting to piecing, quilting and the final binding. Since QFO began, Canberra Quilters has donated more than 2500 quilts to local charities. Always a highlight of the exhibition, the renowned Sales Room provides visitors the chance to buy quality handmade items such as quilts, totes, cloth toys, Christmas decorations and sewing tools. The 2015 Canberra Quilters Exhibition will be officially opened by Victoria Pearce on Thursday August 6 at 11 am.
RAFFLE QUILT Buy a raffle ticket for the chance to win one of four prizes, including: 1st Prize: Queen-size Bed Quilt, Crystal Symphony (above), made by the Frayed Edges friendship group and quilted by Gemma Jackson from Pretty Bobbins. Valued at $2050 2nd Prize: Queen-size Bed Quilt, Bright Lights (left), made by Janet Cruise and quilted by Carolyn Conlan from History in the Making. Valued at $1750 The raffle will be drawn at 4pm on Sunday August 9 at the Canberra Quilters Inc. Exhibition.
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QUILTS ON SHOW DON’T MISS THE BEST OF AUSTRALIA DISPLAY WITH EACH STATE’S 2014 BEST OF SHOW PIECES Best of Australia state winners are: nW A: Perseverance Squared by Melodie Symes nN SW: Coxcomb and Currants by Janet Treen nV ic: Elenor Jean by Linda White nQ ld: Summer Rhapsody by Joanne Johnson nA CT: Through the Garden Gate by Rose Lewis n T as: Heavens Above by Sue Domeney n S A: A Touch of Blue by Rachelle Denneny nN T: Chinese Coins For Tigers by Elizabeth McCallum
See the 8 Best of Show from around Australia under one roof! IT’S A VISUAL FEAST!
Image credits from top: Summer Rhapsody by Joanne Johnson, Qld; Perseverence Squared by Melodie Symes, WA; Elenor Jean by Linda White, Vic Sponsored by
Winner: National Quilt Award August 6 – 9, 2015
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IT’S TRUE BLUE What does it mean to you? ‘True Blue’ is the theme of this year’s AQC Challenge. To quilters, True Blue means indigo, Australian, denim, authentic, that quintessential Aussie canine – the blue heeler, and much more. Enjoy quiltmakers’ interpretations of this thought-provoking theme at the fair – there are more than 30 quilts on display, from amusing and whimsical to significant and profound. What does it mean to you?
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Clockwise from top: Really True Blue by Jan Clark; Best Mates (detail) by Kathy Adams; Green and Gold Legend by Milos Vucic; True Blue Mates by Yvonne Chapman; Girt by Sea by Sue Broadway; Dinkum Aussies by Prue Wheal
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100 YEARS, 100 QUILTS LEST WE FORGET In honour of the centenary of the Gallipoli landing, quilters across Australia and New Zealand were invited to participate in a unique challenge. With the ‘Lest We Forget Quilt Challenge – 100 Years, 100 Quilts’ quiltmakers from across Australia and New Zealand were invited to contribute a 25cm square quilt, exploring what Lest We Forget means to them. Each quilt has a special story and will be on display at the fair. This display commemorates one of Australia and New Zealand’s most defining times and is a tribute to all those affected by conflicts over the years. Many quiltmakers have added a dedication to their quilt, and tell the story behind each piece in the accompanying statement. See them at the fair.
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WEARABLE ART SEE THE AMAZING ART U WEAR DISPLAY! The Art U Wear competition is an open challenge to create a wearable art outfit and the theme this year is ‘Iconic Australia’. The challenge was the perfect opportunity for textile artists, designers, students and anyone with a love of textile art to show what they can do! A selection of works will be displayed at the fair. The three winning outfits shared $5,000 prize money! What does Iconic Australia mean to you? Come and see the results at the fair! Clockwise from left: Surfing Kangaroo by Bolor Amgalan, Waltzing Matilda by Cody Winward, Aussie Beach by Amber McIntosh.
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FOCUS ON TEXTILE ART What makes the ACT Textile Art Association different? The work being exhibited at the Craft & Quilt Fair in Canberra this year, should answer that question Unlike other textile groups, which specialise in one area, the ACTTAA members like the cross fertilisation which comes from being involved in many areas. Dyeing, printing, embroidery, felting, knitting, crochet, beading, deconstructing and reconstructing old garments, basketry, hat making, fabric piecing and embellishing are just some of the techniques used. The display will include three of the year’s activities: Express Yourself - some self portraits plus other pieces which employ a wide variety of techniques. Garments from the Christine White Workshop – these were made during a class with the very talented Christine White, who has been a regular successful entrant in The New Zealand World of Wearable Art shows, along with her creative partner Bonnie Begg. Garments were first stencil printed and then stitched and cut – a new twist on the reverse appliqué technique. ACTTAA’s regular Summer Challenge was aprons. Members let loose on a wide variety of fabrics - recycled vintage tablecloths, ties, curtain fabric and some readymade aprons, giving them the ACTTAA ‘treatment’. Members will be demonstrating techniques, and would love visitors to come and chat. They welcome new people to the group which meets at the Woden Senior Citizen’s Centre in Philip. From top: Self Portrait with Stash by Alyson Robinson, Tea Cosy, Mulligan’s Flat 4 by Robyn Diener.
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VINTAGE TREASURES See beautiful Boro work on display at the fair Here is a glimpse of this traditional Japanese textile art In boromono (literally worn out/rag things), scraps and pieces of old textiles are given new life. Born of hardship, boro textiles recycle, mend, patch, and reinforce for warmth. Cotton and hemp cloth were so valuable and scarce in the poor northern parts of Japan, that every scrap was saved and reused. Cold snowy winters meant that jackets, kimono and sleeping covers all needed to be as warm as possible, and so the stitching together of multiple layers was essential. The word boro-boro in Japanese means ‘worn out’ and for many years, these textiles were unappreciated as reminders of hardship. They are however one of the great textile traditions of Japan and the world. This saving of scrap, reusing, layering, patching and reinforcing through stitching is at the heart of sashiko, kogin, chikuchiku and much contemporary Japanese quilting. Modern textile artists like Akiko Ike and Junko Maeda have taken this tradition and extended it into new art forms, but holding true to using old cloth and simple stitching, finding beauty in aligning unexpected colours, patterns and textures. Boro is not a method, it is an inspiring folk tradition of saving and stitching which still speaks to us today. Come and see the wonderful world of Japanese boromono textiles at the fair. Presented by BeBe Bold.
See these Japanese textiles on display, plus other astounding installations around the expo. August 6 – 9, 2015
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BACK TO GLAMOUR
Relive the time when curves were celebrated, femininity wholly embraced and quality reigned supreme over quantity. Miss Chrissy Keepence will share her styling tips and tricks to create a new look using your crafting skills and a little of our foremothers’ ‘Make Do and Mend’ mentality fused with our modern fashionista world.
CATCH THESE FREE 30 MINUTE STAGE PRESENTATIONS DAILY AT THE FAIR 11am Glamour Retained – Dress Like a Movie Star on Pennies a Day! Learn the secret of being a well dressed woman enhancing what you have and embellishing where necessary. Dressing up can be just a matter of nipping and tucking in the right places and adding your own ‘stamp’ or personality to complete the outfit. Save some of your craft skills to use on you!
“New ideas to inspire you to feel individually chic!”
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12.30pm Making Do and Mending: Grab those throw-out vintage pieces that cost nickels and dimes and trick them up using your craft and embellishing skills. Learn how a ‘Little Touch of Seasoning Makes the Dish Just Right’ can take you from day to night. A couple of clever changes and you will be ready to party!
WITH MISS CHRISSY 2pm Shape Shifters – Shapes through the Decades and the Importance of Undergarments: See how to lose 3 to 4 inches in minutes, find your curves, and put the wiggle back into your walk. Chrissy will also explain the importance of underpinnings and how they relate to posture and ultimate confidence. Plus quick and easy ways to create a perfect vintage ‘do’ in minutes with not much more than a comb and some sturdy grips.
MASTERCLASSES 3pm Thursday and Friday: Masterclass with the Mistress of Vintage Style, Miss Chrissy Keepence. Fancy a little old-school glamour? Let Miss Chrissy show you her make-up techniques and tricks to create the perfect pin-up look – and pick up lots of great tips to use every day. Plus style your hair to create a special ‘do’ influenced by a variety of eras from the 1930s to the 1950s – and learn what styles suit your look. You’ll learn to achieve that primped, preened look! Wednesday and Thursday only. Masterclass cost: $30. Duration: 90 minutes. Bookings: Email lindycharmschool@gmail.com or call 0409 727 888 Location: Workshop 1
PLUS! MAKE A HAIR-STYLING APPOINTMENT WITH MISS CHRISSY! From 2.30pm Saturday ‘night out’ special! Miss Chrissy Keepence Have a hair do created just for you in a great ‘vintage’ style by Miss Chrissy. You’ll look smashing for a special evening out on the town! Saturday only. Cost: $35. Limited appointment times so book in quick for your ‘Vintage Do’. Bookings: Email lindycharmschool@gmail.com or call 0409 727 888 Location: On Stage August 6 – 9, 2015
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LOVE AND HOPE
The Embroiderers’ Guild ACT recently put a challenge out to members to complete a postcard reinterpreting the First World War silk postcards. The response was amazing and the cards will be on display at the fair.
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The works were inspired by the Australian War Memorial’s collection of 900 postcards which were posted to Australia by soldiers at the front. The original postcards were mostly made in France and featured flowers, sayings, motifs and military regalia. RERS' GU I DE Some postcards were even made with little envelopes which could contain a smaller card with a sentimental message.
MAKE IT MODERN
The trend for modern quilts has taken off and this year at the fair you can see some superb examples on display from the Canberra Modern Quilt Guild. Talk to members and find out more at the fair.
Top: Love Letters by Jeanette Bruce Below: Modern Medallion by Crystal McGann
The Canberra Modern Quilt Guild provides an outlet for quilters and crafters of all abilities to connect, in person and online, and share their passion for all things quilting. The MQG promotes the art of quilting with a modern aesthetic, and provides encouragement and support to new members interested in learning more about quilting. Through the global MQG movement, the Canberra branch connects with like-minded people around the world, drawing new inspiration and sharing our ideas.
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FIBRECRAFT FIBRE, FLEECE, FELT AND MORE... Meet Tabitha Bilaniwskyj-Zarins at the fair and see her demonstrations of fibrecraft. Tabandy Farm is located at Candelo, NSW and produces home grown sheep wool, camelid and goat fibre and Tabitha is a grower, broker, generator of fibre, spinner and felt artist. Tabitha’s belief is there is a wool or fibre for any purpose and wool diversity is the key to Australia’s future. All wool is beautiful – it just needs to be used to enhance the best of its ability. We have an army of beautiful artists and handcrafters in Australia which is equal to a growing industry turning all of our local wool into high quality hand-made garments and home wares. Tabitha dyes all her own wool and turns it into stunning felt art and wearables. She will showcase the dyeing procedure before and after spinning and felting. She will have specifically designed tops/rovings for the felter and spinner, craftsperson, and textile artist. Wool used includes Merino, Perendale, Border Leicester and Suffolk. There are grey and chocolate coloured rovings also. They have the handle of a fine merino and the structural qualities of a more textured wool. The journey of knowledge started with pet sheep over 20 years ago and now she manages a small flock of mixed adored, rescued or unwanted sheep of around 60 animals. Also in the flock are four camels, two donkeys, cows, handful of goats and an array of chooks, ducks and geese. Another passion is to promote and find a market for local small farmers of rare breeds of sheep in her local area. So far Tabitha is turning Lincoln and Awassi into a weavers’ and tapestry artists’ yarn and hopes to soon turn some local Ryeland into luxurious, natural wadding. Tabitha has appeared in the television program River Cottage Australia and writes for PIP Australian Permaculture Magazine. 24
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This year is 50 years since the term ‘Flower Power’ was first coined to describe a non-violent protest against the Vietnam War, and to celebrate more than 207 fibre aficionados from 24 countries have created brightly coloured motifs and scrumbles with a flower power theme. The flower power movement of passive resistance rapidly spread from its beginnings in Berkeley, California, and eventually the term ‘flower child’ became synonymous with ‘hippie’ and a counterculture embracing psychedelic music and art sprang up. This art style is often recognisable from its simple, graphic, brightly coloured, poster-like designs. At the same time, many flower children sought a return to basics and to simple living. Traditional crafts had a resurgence, but often with a twist, and a distinctive style of no-rules crochet became a small part of the hippie, grass roots ethos. Prudence Mapstone has created a unique and spectacular collaborative artwork by combining the hundreds of motifs into a 10 metre long flower garden. It will be on display for the first time at the fair. See this magnificent work in all its glory!
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FLIP LA K STAND A13 Flip-n Spin Option Kit is a great set for making Pinwheel blocks with a difference!
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BAROSSA QUILT & CRAFT COTTAGE STAND D05 See the latest book by Michele Hill, ‘Afternoon Tea with May Morris’ – a collection of delightful projects.
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BELLBIRD PAPERARTS STAND E10 Find everything you need to create a beautiful Bokeh effect for cards, scrapbook backgrounds and more, including Kaleidacolour ink pads.
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LATEST PRODUCTS BROTHER STAND B19 Meet one of the newest creative partners: the Innov-is NQ3500D. Featuring 290 built-in stitches and 173 built-in embroidery designs including Disney characters. Ideal for hobbyists of all skill levels!
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PATCHWORK MARIKO JAPAN STAND G21 Pattern and versatile iron-on bias tape to create a wonderful Japanese wall hanging using Japanese fabrics – the tape makes your stained-glass quilting super easy. Once you know how, you can make a larger design, perfect for a wall hanging or table runner.
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KNOW HOW SEWING ESSENTIALS STAND E18 See the new quilting machine Q’nique Quilter – designed to take your quilting experience to a whole new level!
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KASZAZZ STAND C17 We are excited to introduce Dylusions Paint – 12 gorgeous, vibrant acrylic paints that coordinate with Dylusions Ink Sprays. Easily blendable, waterproof, and quick drying to a matte finish – perfect for creative journaling, mixed media and more!
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BLUE WILLOW COTTAGE STAND E27 Special fusible web appliqué needles – the needle shaft is triangular which makes piercing through the layers of fabric and fusible web much easier. August 6 – 9, 2015
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WHAT’S HOT TOYOTA OEKAKI STAND C18 Discover the new Toyota Oekaki sewing machine! Its capabilities are amazing for sewing and freehand embroidery.
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CRAFT CUBBY & CREATIVE APPLIQUE STAND A16 Raggedy Dolls – a new, exclusive nine-block Raggedy quilt – very cute and loveable.
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FLIP LA K STAND A13 Grab the Fiskars Rotary cutter and Ruler Combo – it’s a fair special that’s perfect for cutting your fabric – two sizes 12 x 12 inch and 24 x 6 inch.
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PAULINE’S QUILTERS WORLD STAND D11 New Sasher Ruler, designed by Pauline Rogers. Expand your quilting horizons with this handy tool.
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BEBE BOLD STAND D12 Make this stylish Boro-inspired Zippi purse and enjoy the utilitarian techniques from Japan’s past. New pattern in two sizes – a wonderful way to use precious fabrics and threads. Kits available in a dark or light colour way.
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PAULINE’S QUILTERS WORLD STAND D11 New Sasher Collection by Pauline Rogers out now – with a great show special! Winner of a 2015 Australian Craft Industry Award.
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BABY LOCK STAND C06 The Ovation is the newest, biggest and brightest addition to the Baby Lock range. Features ExtraordinAir threading, Automatic Thread Delivery System, 6 LED lights, knee lift, and variable speed control.
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FLIP LA K STAND A13 Exclusive to Flip la K are two sets – choose the rotary cutter and mat or scissors and snips – or both! They’re both show specials.
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CRAFT QUEEN STAND F05 See the newest releases of washi tape with fabulous new designs including cameras, trees, owls, butterflies, banners and more.
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HOBART BEAD COMPANY STAND D08 Show special! 120cm of beautifully knotted pearls in four different colours and sizes. Each necklace only $40. CEEBEE QUILTS STAND C13 Bobbin HUGGEE – is a new and neat way to store your bobbins. Proudly designed and made in Australia.
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SEWING BUDDIES AUSTRALIA 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.
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THE DRYGOODS MERCHANT STAND E05 Come play with us….Create and relax. Colouring books, fabric, patterns, kits, scrapbook papers, fabric markers, Prismacolour pencils, stamps, Colour Streams silk over-dyed threads, quirky and eclectic gifts and much, much more.
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BEBE BOLD STAND D12 Tulip needles are strong and durable and are polished lengthwise to ensure they glide through fabric smoothly, like a hot knife through butter! 30
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BERNINA STAND E14 The much anticipated 20” sit down long arm from BERNINA has arrived! The Bernina Q20.
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PUNCH WITH JUDY STAND A02 Fabulous numbered flowerhead pins, perfect for pinning patchwork blocks and other stitching projects.
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DAYLIGHTMAN STAND B01 The Daylight MAGnificent Lamp has three different height positions and LEDs provide high contrast and accurate colour matching. LEDs never need replacing and use minimal energy. The lens with 1.75X magnifying is perfect for close-work activity.
SCARLET & GRACE DESIGNS STAND A21 Now available – see Bonnie’s Flock delightful new sheep and sheepdogs quilt kit.
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SCISSORMAN STAND B01 New Daylight Ultra Bright LED sewing machine light is oh so handy!
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EUREKA! BEADS STAND A10 This brilliant little invention will convert your traditional-clasp necklaces into an easy to-do-up magnetic-clasp necklace. One side has a ring (to attach to your existing clasp), whilst the other side has a parrot clasp (to clip to the existing ring on your necklace). August 6 – 9, 2015
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HANDY GADGETS HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK AT LOTS OF NEW CRAFT GADGETS AND GIZMOS TO MAKE TRICKY TASKS EASY!
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1 These two in one pliers are compact and easy to use. These can be used to install grommets and snap buttons. Great for making purses, clothing, gift tags and decorations. At Stand J23. 2 Hera marker is an easy way to mark quilting lines. No pencil or powder used! At Stand D12. 3 Handy suction cap for templates and small rulers let you cut around shapes safely. At Stand E27. 4 Great deal – buy a set of two made-in-Japan, OLFA brand, snap-off blade craft knives for only $5. Limit 3 sets per customer (while stocks last). At Stand B01. 5 New Power scissors will cut through anything. You will never need to use the ‘good scissors’ for cutting tough items again. At Stand B01. 6 Binding clips to hold quilt binding in place as you stitch - also handy for English paper piecing. At Stand E27. 7 Schmetz sewing machine needles – 20 packs of needles at a special show price. At Stand A02.
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FREE WORKSHOPS No bookings required. Program applies daily at the fair. These FREE workshops are approximately 30 minutes unless indicated. Arrive early as space is limited. If you’re a beginner, look for the ♥ symbol.
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11am ♥ Pattern Making the Easy Way. Sonja Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns, Stand F11. Demonstrating an easy system from Germany using only bust and hip measurements to create your own patterns for garments.
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11.30am Working with Leather. Lindsey Rae, My Patch Fabrics, Stand D17. Learn how to sew with leather, set up your machine and what tools you will need. Lindsey will share lots of tips and tricks to help you work with this gorgeous textile. You will also see leather projects to spark your inspiration. 1pm ♥ Appliqué Wow. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, Stand A16. Learn new ideas and techniques as Bev shows how easy, quick and fun appliqué can be, step by step the Craft Cubby way.
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1.30pm New Templates from Westalee. Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand A02. See how Westalee templates and ruler foot can open a whole new world of quilting for you on a domestic sewing machine. The foot allows you to use templates with your machine.
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2pm Wanna Applique? Here is the Easy Way! Janeene, My Patch Fabrics, Stand D17. How to produce perfect machine appliqué every time. Learn about template design, best products, threads, needles and finishing methods. Lots of tips, tricks and ideas that you will use every time you do appliqué.
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2.30pm ♥ Sashiko-Hitomezashi (One Stitch Sashiko) and Boro Sashiko Stitching. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold, Stand D12. Learn the simple techniques of Hitomezashi and Boro sashiko stitching and see what can be achieved.
MASTERCLASS
MASTERCLASS
Enjoy a one-hour expert presentation AND pick up the latest tips and techniques from a skilled professional. Program runs daily – in Workshop 1. 12noon Princess-style Pattern Making & Designing – The Easy Way! Sonja Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns. Every woman should have their
own Little Black Dress. To some it’s long and dramatic, to others it’s short and sassy. You’ll start with a princess-line fitted pattern from the Lutterloh collection. Learn how to design some of the styles and how to create combinations to get that perfect dress. Masterclass cost $5. Book and pay at Stand F11. 34
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★ New Workshop
1 hour workshop
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11am ♥ Turn Your Scarves Into Fashion Statements. Gail Lawrence, Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand B02. Learn more than 20 new creative scarf ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements with only six scarves and accessories, including clips, rings, flowers, keepers, pins, jewellery and pendants. Free giveaways during presentation!
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11.30am ♥ Scrapbooking & Card Making – Cost Cutting & Time Saving Tips. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, F05. Nicole will share new examples of cards and scrapbooking and share tips to ensure your hobby does not break the bank! Ideal for beginners. 12noon ♥ Magic Half Squares & Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand D05. By cutting strips of fabric and using rulers as your templates, create quick and easy scrap quilts using ‘units of four’ construction. All attendees receive a free pattern sheet.
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12.30pm ♥ The Latest on Mixed Media. Amarylise Bessey, Kaszazz, Stand C17. If you thought Mixed Media was only for art journalers, learn how the Dylusions range and other mixed media products can enhance all of your paper arts. See a master board built up from scratch and turned into a terrific scrapbooking layout and a set of cards, all using great mixed media techniques and Kaszazz products. 1pm ♥ No Wadding / No Piecing / Quilt As You Go Quilting! Jeannie Handsaker, Scarlet & Grace Designs distributed by Creative Cottage Crafts, Stand A21. Learn this fantastic new technique to create amazing quilts and bags. Also see the latest in projects which can be made in less than three hours. 1.30pm Traditional Double Wedding Ring Made Easy. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand D05. Using the EZ ruler, learn how all the curves and maths are made easy to make this traditional, beautiful quilt.
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2pm ♥ Creating Backgrounds Using Masks & Stencils. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand F05. Let Nicole show you how to use stencils and masks to create backgrounds with a variety of mediums. They are a versatile and cost effective product to use for card making, scrapbooking and mixed media.
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2.30pm Turn Your Scarves Into Fashion Statements. Gail Lawrence, Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand B02. Learn more than 30 new creative scarf ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements with only six scarves and accessories, including clips, rings, flowers, keepers, pins, jewellery and pendants. 3pm ♥ Quick and Easy Hand Dyeing. Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand D20. 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.
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CHRISTMAS ALL CHRISTMAS GIFT AND DECORATION IDEAS!
Enjoy the magic of Christmas – in August, and start preparing for the real event in December! Catch these free 30-minute demonstrations each day, no bookings required. Find them in the Christmas display area at the fair.
11am Christmas Gift Making Guide. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand F05.Discover quick and easy gifts to make; earrings, key rings, tshirts, dummy clips, hair clips and more!
11.30am Sashiko Christmas
Stars. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold, Stand D12. See how easy it is to make gorgeous Christmas Sashiko Star decorations.
12noon English Paper Piecing for Christmas. Briony Leith, Blue Willow Cottage, Stand E27. See Briony demonstrate how to use English Paper Piecing and Christmas colours to decorate your home at Christmas time.
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French Knitting. Marie Kellett, The Drygoods Merchant, Stand E05. Discover how French knitting can make your Christmas extra special!
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YEAR ROUND! 1pm Wrap It Up –
Christmas Craft. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand F05. Nicole will share gift wrapping tips to ensure your presents are wrapped with love. She’ll demonstrate washi tape, fabric and traditional paper wrap ideas.
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Christmas Cards. Amarylise Bessey, Kaszazz, Stand C17. While the weather is cold it’s a great time to work on your Christmas cards. See how Kaszazz card kits can help you make lots of simple Christmas cards super quickly, and how to enhance them using a few key products.
2pm Christmas Appliqué. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Applique,
Stand A16. Watch Bev make an Aussie-style Christmas appliqué design – perfect for embellishing t-shirts, Christmas stockings, aprons and more.
2.30pm Beautiful Beaded Christmas Jewellery & Tree Decorations. Bobbi O’Riley, Eureka! Beads, Stand A10. See how to create Christmas cheer – perfect for all skill levels. Explore techniques, tools and beads (including Swarovski) used to make sparkly beaded jewellery and unique Christmas ornaments!
Decorate YOUR NEST IN PLENTY OF TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! August 6 – 9, 2015
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FREE DEMONSTRATIONS Catch these free demonstrations and happenings at the fair: See The Western Sydney Woodturners’ Association Inc in action at the fair. They will have lathes to demonstrate and will explain the finer details of the art of wood turning, making bowls, platters, pens, spinning tops and many other items. PLUS browse a large display of finished works. Anne at Close To My Heart has free ‘make and take’ card and flower making all day every day at the fair, at Stand F13. Jane at BeBe Bold will demonstrate one stitch Sashiko (Hitomezashi) and Boro techniques, at Stand D12.
Close To My Heart
Narelle Morris, Handi Quilter educator (right), will be at Sew Simple, Stand C05, demonstrating the latest Handi Quilter.
Zenozam is demonstrating their new stencil range that can be used for quilting, scrapbooking, embroidery, cake decorating, sand art and papercraft. See it at Stand A26. Sue at Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand H17, will be demonstrating the new Appliquick Tools – perfect to take your appliqué up a notch! Watch Cathy at Bellbird Paperarts, Stand E10 demonstrate the Bokeh technique using ink pads, sponge dubers and white pigment ink – perfect for backgrounds, cards and more. The name ‘Bokeh’ comes from a filter used in photography where dappled light spots soften backgrounds. 38
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FREE DEMONSTRATIONS See Flexi-Craft Moulds demonstrate their moulds for papercraft and cake decorating projects. Stand F22.
Flexi-Craft Moulds
Paper craft experts from Stampin’ Up!®, Ann Craig and Lorraine Spencer will be demonstrating new products every day at Stand F09.
Bev at Craft Cubby & Creative Appliqué will demonstrate appliqué the Craft Cubby way, at Stand A16. ACT Porcelain Artists Association members will be demonstrating twice daily and are happy to discuss various techniques, including products and firing. See them at Guild Stand 14.
Craft Cubby & Creative Appliqué
Bree from Bernina Australia (left) will be demonstrating the new Q20 sit down long arm quilting machine, at Stand E14.
Come and make your own free card at Kaszazz, Stand C17, using the latest Dylusions paints! Members of the ACT & Region Machine Knitters Guild will demonstrate how anyone can learn the craft they are so passionate about. Come and try at Guild Stand 12.
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Leonie and Bill West of Westalee Rulers, will be at Punch with Judy, Stand A02.
Siobhan Rogers, author of new book By the Block will be signing copies at Can Do Books, Stand B05. Her book features lots of variety, with different shapes, including curved piecing – even the quilt backs are inspiring! (Thursday and Friday only)
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HANDS-ON CLASSES Hands-on classes with kits Plan your day ★ New Make & 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.
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11am ♥ Coin Purse with Key Ring, Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Make a gorgeous coin purse with a convenient key ring. You will learn how to line your purse and sew it into a purse frame. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand J23.
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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.
2pm ★ Pattern Making the Easy Way! Sonja Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh
Patterns. Learn to draft your own waistcoat pattern using only hip and bust measurements. Kit cost $5. Book at Stand F11.
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3pm ♥ Hipster Purse, Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Fun & Easy! Make a unisex pouch purse in lovely leather! It opens wide for easy access and comes with a convenient swivel hook so you can clip it anywhere. Great for carrying coins or other small items. Kit available in black and khaki. Kit cost $29. Book at Stand J23.
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HANDS-ON CLASSES 11am ★ ♥ Pocket-Style Scrapping,
Amarylise Bessey, Kaszazz Join the craze that is taking the scrapbooking world by storm – page and pocket-style scrapping! Create a 12x12 page and six 4x6 pockets using Kaszazz’s exclusive Moment by Moment card range. If you have photos, bring them along – about 5 standard size photos will fit on this lovely layout. Kit cost $30. Book at Stand C17.
12noon ♥ Japanese Chiku Chiku Coaster, Wendy Saclier, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Chiku Chiku is a fun freestyle stitching method from northern Japan. Make a Chiku-Chiku Coaster with renowned stitcher Wendy Saclier. You will be guided through the project with great tips for easy and creative kantha/ sashiko stitching. All materials and instructions will be supplied. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand F06.
1pm Lampshade Construction, Valerie Gautier, My Patch Fabrics. It’s so easy to make a drum-shaped lampshade! Learn about fabric selection and the techniques needed. We will also talk about how to re-cover existing lampshades you have at home. You will take home a finished 8 inch drum shade and the ability to create so many more. Class includes tuition, lampshade kit, including pattern, tools and fabric. Kit cost $39. Book at Stand D17.
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3pm ♥ Japanese HOSHI Origami Star, Alison Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Enjoy learning to make these fun folded stars out of beautiful Japanese fabrics. The only sewing is attaching the cord. Kit includes fabric and cord for two stars and full photo instructions to take home. Be careful – making these becomes addictive! Kit cost $15. Book at Stand F06. August 6 – 9, 2015
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HANDS-ON CLASSES 11am ★ ♥ Japanese Hime (Princess) Wallet, Daisuke Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Make a gorgeous wallet with our new slidingmagnetic closure and special Kimono print fabrics. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand G21.
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12noon Punch Board Magic, Anne Craig, Stampin’ Up!® Learn tips and tricks using the Gift Bag Punch Board in a variety of creative ways. Make two different bags in class and receive instructions for two more designs. One lucky person will leave class with a free Gift Bag Punch board and all participants are eligible for special bundles at our stand. Once you master this tool you can create so many different forms of gift wrapping, party and wedding favours. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand F09. 2pm Day & Night Reversible Pouch, Daisuke Ikedo, Patchwork Mariko Japan. This medium-size pouch can fit your wallet and even a mobile phone. Versatile and colourful, the special zipper and slider form a handle and make everything reversible. Learn the easy way to install the zipper and have a different colour choice for day and night! Finished size: 6.3 x 6.3 x 6.3 inches. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand G21.
3pm ★ ♥ Diversity Made Easy, Lorraine
Spencer, Stampin’ Up!® It’s always fun to find different ways to use your products and this class will help you do just that. Using only one stamp set and a coordinating punch, learn tips and tricks to create five gorgeous cards for different occasions. One lucky participant will take away a free punch after each class. Class cost $20. Book at Stand F09. 42
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CARDMAKING Join Karen from Arnold’s Scrapbook and Craft Supplies at Stand D14 in these fun classes and learn while you make one of these gorgeous cards. Program runs daily at the fair: You will make and complete a different card in each class using Heartfelt Creations products. All inks and tools are supplied to complete your card. Card projects will change daily. Find out more at the stands. Class times: 10.30am, 12noon, 1.30pm and 3pm Class duration: Approximately 60 minutes Cost: $10 each Visit Arnold’s Scrapbook and Craft Supplies, Stand D14 to book your spot.
GET BEADING Make your own beaded jewellery! Join Gail at My Little Bead Shop in one of the following classes at Stand B06 and learn new tips and techniques in beaded jewellery. Program runs daily and is suitable for all skill levels. 10.30am Get That Professional Finish! Learn to professionally finish a multi-strand bracelet featuring Miyuki Magatama seed beads. Three colours to choose from. Class cost: $15 12.30pm and 2pm Make a pretty necklace and matching earrings. Learn how to finish a necklace and make perfect loops for earrings. Three colours to choose from. Class cost: $16 1.30pm: Three Pairs of Earrings Discover how easy it is to make three pairs of stylish earrings using the new looping pliers. Three colours to choose from. Class cost: $15 3.30pm: Come along and enjoy a FREE demonstration on the latest beading tools and gadgets. Limited seating. August 6 – 9, 2015
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NEW TO THE FAIR Listen and learn in these FREE 30 minute sessions with Pauline from Pauline’s Quilters World and Brenda from Flip la K. Located near Stand A13. 10.30am Free Motion Quilting with Pauline. Learn how to master spirals, feathers and more. No walking foot, no pinning, no turning and no pressure on your shoulders, back or neck. 11.30am Flip la K Basic Block Creation with Brenda. See how easy it is to set up a basic block ready for use the Flip la K way. Work with fusible web; and the tools Flip la K use to make it easy. 12.30pm Quilt-As-You-Go: New Sasher Collection with Pauline. These new tools allow quilters to create stunning QAYG quilts. Create quilts with single, double or triple sashings, peeper strips and cornerstones. 1.30pm Flip-n Templates Made Easy with Brenda. Easy ways to create the WOW factor for appliquéd blocks. Colour, fabric, cotton, stitch and needle selection. 2.30pm Tools, Tips, Techniques with Pauline. Tools from marking pencils to rulers and tips for appliqué without fusible web, marking quilt designs without pens, easy binding, how to make bias plus lots more. 3.30pm Flip-n Great Block Ideas Using Reverse Appliqué with Brenda. Discover Flip la K’s products for Flip-n weave blocks, borders and appliqué – a totally different way of achieving fast, fun and amazing patchwork blocks!
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BITE SIZE PAPERCRAFT TECHNIQUES Join Doug and Dina from Catchy Crafts, Stand B22 and take your papercrafting to the next level with these FREE daily sessions at the fair. Each presentation will run for around 20 to 30 minutes, with time for questions and a chance for visitors to have a play with the products used. Program runs daily, no bookings required. Simply head to the Bite Size Papercraft Techniques area at the fair. 10.30-11.15am: Adding Sparkle to your Cards Learn how to use glitter, gold flakes, alcohol pens, stickers, stamps and double sided adhesives to create gorgeous sparkling cards. 11.30am-12.15pm: Getting the most out of your die cutting machine You will learn several tips and tricks to die cutting and embossing. Explore easy ways of colouring embossed images, aligning dies, letter-pressing and many other tips. 12.30-1.15pm: Using Alcohol Markers, Watercolour Markers and Pencils to colour your stamped images Learn how to use the different mediums for different effects. Learn which stamping inks and papers to use for different techniques. 1.30-2.15pm: Making, Shaping and Colouring Paper Flowers Use flower dies, shaping tools and inks to create a variety of wonderful flowers. 2.30-3.15pm: Shimmering Backgrounds and Accents Come and explore the world of Twinkling H20s, Shimmer Sprays, Colour Rubs and Stencils. These little pots of colour will bring added pizzaz to your papercraft creations. 3.30-4.15pm: Heat Embossing and Alcohol Inks Tips on how to emboss with embossing powders, glitters and a heat gun. You’ll also learn the wonderful things you can do with alcohol inks. August 6 – 9, 2015
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MEET THE FLOCK! See these charming birdies!
COME AND SPREAD YOUR CRAFTY WINGS
You may have heard about our recent Make A Birdie online competition – a challenge put out to crafty, passionate IntoCraft blog followers at www.intocraft.com.au The idea was to create a new mascot for the 2015 Craft & Quilt Fair touring Australia and New Zealand and the entries for this quirky competition were nothing short of astounding. There were many more entries than expected and each birdie has its own special character.
MEET OTHER CRAFTY BIRDS
In fact, the number of entries were such that instead of one winner, there were four winners announced!
FIND THINGS TO FEATHER YOUR NEST
The winners and finalists are a special flock. Look for the Birdie Mascot display at the fair!
TWEET ALL ABOUT IT #CRAFTANDQUILTFAIR
LEARN TO CREATE AND FLY!
From top: Finalists’ birds by Joy McPadden, Lisa Johnson, Emanda Fretwell, Jacq Chorlton, Stephanie Reekie.
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Stitch feathers using a template, on a domestic sewing machine? Yes! Westalee Design has developed a Ruler Foot and a series of quilting templates to suit low shank and high shank domestic sewing machines. 2015 WINNER Best Craft Retailer & Best New Product –Westalee Ruler Foot
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
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TIPS AND TOOLS Judy Hall will run daily demonstrations at Stand A02 at the fair. Learn about new products and how to use them to boost your creativity. It’s free! 10.30am Sewing with specialty threads – discover how to use metallic, bobbinwork, fusible, shrinking, wool, invisible, water soluble threads and more. 11am New Projects with New Rulers – learn new quick designs with new methods using your favourite rulers and some new ones too. 11.30am Never ever made a quilt but want to? What will you need? Where do you begin? Here are the basics. 12noon Using stencils for appliqué? – new methods, new stabilizers, new tools, fusible interfacing and more. 12.30pm Press Perfect products from Clover – all so new and ever so practical. Complete new range. 1pm It’s so important to press as you sew – but have you ever used a Tailor’s Clapper for quilting or a Seam Roller? How do you press curved seams, pile fabrics or hand embroidery? 1.30pm Borders and Bindings – introducing new tools, some favourites and fancy new ways to finish binding your quilts. 2pm Learn about Hex n More Rulers and the Sidekick Rulers to make your quilting ever so easy – all straight line sewing. 2.30pm Ideas and products to help relieve the pain so you can enjoy your passion for sewing and crafting for longer and with ease. 3pm Embellish your quilting, appliqué, clothing and home décor with the ease of Russian Punchneedle Embroidery – suitable for any age or experience as there’s only one stitch to learn.
PICK UTP GREA TIPS! Visit Punch with Judy, Stand A02. Judy Hall travels overseas in search of new ideas. Her business, Punch with Judy, stocks a vast array of products.
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$149.95
STUDIO MIO PACK
This pack features gorgeous fabric and bag making supplies.
PRIZE VALUE
$100
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. Permit No ACT TP15/05896. *Visitors to the fair who bought tickets online or presented their BONUS draw voucher at the ticket booth are automatically entered into the draw and will not receive a competition form. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au.
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GRAB A SOUVENIR See the full range of merchandise at the fair. The Gift Shop is located at the fair entrance at the Help Desk. Grab a souvenir for yourself or a gift for a crafty friend! There are lots to choose from! Lanyards
$3 each
Notepads
$2 each
Multitool
$15
‘Danger’ and ‘Keep Calm’ bags
$15 each
NEW! Chalkboard mug 5 colours to choose from
$10 each
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AT THE GIFT SHOP! Crafty badges
TAKE HOME A MEMENTO!
$3 each
Coffee Travel mug
$5
Crafty Pouches
$9 each
Designer mugs
$8 each
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• See new and exclusive displays • meet special guest artists • learn new skills • shop with the best craft suppliers • join new workshops • get expert advice
CANBERRA: AUGUST 6 – 9, 2015 Thursday to Sunday, 10am – 4.30pm Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell
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