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March 21 – 24, 2019

ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE

Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm daily

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We’re celebrating 25 years of Craft & Quilt Fairs and – you get the presents!

Come early ‘cause the first 1,000 people through the door each day will receive one of our souvenir printed shopping totes.

We’re very excited to be moving to a new venue in 2019 – the Adelaide Convention Centre, where you can travel by train or tram, and we’ve arranged a $10 flat all-day car parking rate. It’s never been easier to travel to the fair!

The lineup of features this year is truly world class. We have two incredible highlights at the 2019 Adelaide Quilt Show that are exclusive to Adelaide Craft & Quilt Fair. Danny Amazonas has been appearing at events in the USA, Europe and Asia and has had the audience in raptures – his work is incredible and it will be on display at the fair, only in Adelaide. Catch a free floortalk with him on Thursday and Friday.

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We’re also thrilled to present the Best of QuiltCon, direct from Nashville, Tennessee USA. Renowned thoroughly modern quilter, Elizabeth Dackson will be at the QuiltCon area, presenting two free floortalks daily.

Local work will include the new Collage to Stitch #2 works from the talented Four X Four textile art group, themed Seeing Red, Grids, Molten Gold and Structures and there are other displays in the Adelaide Quilt Show, including SAlt, SA Modern Quilters Group and more.

There’ll be a crochet installation by Prudence Mapstone and if you’re craving to learn something new, join a Studio class, catch a rag rug workshop with sewloist Naomi Huntsman or enjoy a cardmaking class with the talented Natalie May. Shopping at the fair will be fun too, with a treasure trove of new products for you to see, try and buy – all under one roof.

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For the latest updates on the fair, like us on facebook at /intocraft and follow us on Instagram @intocraft.

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Guest artist Danny See his amazing textile art

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rtist turned quilter, Danny Amazonas has been creating a sensation at international quilting and art exhibitions around the world.

And if you visit the Adelaide fair you can see an exhibition of his work and meet Danny!

About Danny Amazonas He was born in Taiwan and always loved art in all forms. As a jack of all trades, he tried painting, sculpture, and making gold jewellery, even got into international cuisine!

“I was a professional floral designer in New York City in the 70s. Of all the things I tried, sewing wasn’t one of them.

“In the early 80s, I was working with mosaic art using various materials. Later, in the 90s, I retired from business and returned to my birth place to take care of my ageing father.

“I then discovered the world of colourful fabrics and the art of quilting.

I perceived quilting as the art of sewing pieces of fabric together to create a beautiful design. As such, in my own concoction of fibre art while not knowing the basic requirements of quilting, I developed my own ‘quilting techniques’ for recreational purposes.

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“My work eventually evolved from mosaic patterns into free-form. In 2012, using a new technique unprecedented in the field of fibre art, ‘Freehand Patchwork’ was born.

“Freehand Patchwork is an unorthodox technique that is like painting with colourful fabric. The beauty of the original textile designs are fully expressed while freely interpreting the image of the textile art. This is something extraordinary that could not be achieved in painting. Using just rotary cutter and layers of overlapping fused fabric and having raw edges is something traditional quilters rarely do. Every piece of artwork is machine sewn with invisible thread with free motion stitches.”

See Danny’s textile art and watch him at work on Thursday and Friday!

Below: Smile; left: Peonies 2 (detail)

Every piece of artwork is machine sewn with invisible thread with free motion stitches

Catch Danny’s Gallery talks on Thursday and Friday at 11.30am and 2.30pm, no booking required.

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resented by the Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show of its kind, and a special selection of the best quilts from the show is coming to the Adelaide Craft & Quilt Fair. Visitors to the Adelaide fair will be able to see modern inspiring quilts from the international convention for modern quilters, held in February 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Display and quilts from 2018 Best of Quilt Con: above; Liz Harvatine, She Was Warned, Los Angeles Modern Quilt Guild; Vicky Mueller, Germany, The Switzerland Quilt, Modern Quilt Guild member

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Special guest Elizabeth Dackson Meet author and blogger Elizabeth Dackson, from the USA

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lizabeth Dackson is a self-taught quilter who found quilting after becoming a mum 10 years ago. She quickly devoured everything she could read and learn about quilting from the internet and discovered joy in designing patterns shortly thereafter. Her work has been seen in Quilt, Quiltmaker, International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene, Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Easy Quilts, Quilty, Modern Quilts Unlimited, and more. She has published two books, Becoming a Confident Quilter and The Quilter’s Paper Piecing Workbook, and enjoys precision piecing and free-motion quilting on her trusty sewing machine.

Daily floortalks: Join Elizabeth for a free floortalk in the QuiltCon area at the Adelaide Quilt Show at the fair 11am: Thursday & Saturday: Hallmarks of Modern Quilts 11am: Friday & Sunday: Foundation Paper Piecing 2pm: Thursday & Saturday: Domestic Machine Quilting 2pm: Friday & Sunday: Hallmarks of Modern Quilting Right: Quilt by Elizabeth Dackson

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Meet Natalie May Learn about colour and design

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atalie May is passionate about papercraft and loves to create in all styles which keeps her inspired. She is a versatile artist, who loves to teach and share her passion for creating scrapbooking layouts, cards, mixed media layouts, paper based layouts, art journals and abstract canvas art.

Conducting classes for kids is also a passion.

Natalie teaches around Australia and New Zealand and is an ambassador for Lindy’s Stamp Gang. She loves everything ink and colour based, and also designs for StencilGirl, Imaginarium Designs and is an Intermediate Certified Copic Designer.

At the fair Natalie will be demonstrating how to use various art and papercraft products, and teaching workshops where visitors can take their skills to a whole new level.

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Join Natalie in her Make & Take classes!

Come and create a fun and bright pair of cards using Lindy’s Stamp Gang & Darkroom Door Products. Learn a little about colour and design in this quick mini class, suitable for all types of adult crafters!

You’ll have lots of fun and create impressive cards.

Cardmaking mini class Time: 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily Class fee: $5. Book with Natalie at her stand at the fair.

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Guest artist

Naomi Huntsman

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aomi is a Brisbane-based designer who spends much time in her West End Studio designing and making for her creative business, The Sewloist. Having worked in fashion for many years, Naomi has become a passionate advocate for sustainable practice within the clothing and textiles industry. She loves encouraging people’s self-expression through creativity and is a big believer in making personal connections to our garments and belongings to value them more.

Come to the fair and meet Naomi, and learn to make rag rugs in her workshop. She’ll also be demonstrating sewing techniques to encourage people to learn dressmaking.

Naomi created The Sewloist with intention to connect with people, foster community and to provide an alternative to fast fashion and fast consumption.

Having collected MANY beautiful fabrics over the years from independent sellers, The Sewloist exclusively incorporates remnant and vintage fabrics into all designs.

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Make a Rag Rug with Naomi at the fair Join Naomi to learn the technique of making Rag Rugs from up-cycled fabric and remnants. Using only a safety pin and strips of fabric, you will make the beginnings of a Rag Rug. A selection of fabrics will be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own lightweight woven cottons that can be torn into strips. The process will take more than the allocated two hours; you will finish your Rag Rug at home.

Workshop Includes: Tuition plus a selection of fabrics and tools to work with during the twohour workshop, and the beginnings of your rag rug.

Times: 11am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm daily Skill level: Suits all levels Class cost: $50 Students bring: Just yourself Book at: Naomi’s stand at the fair March 21 – 24, 2019 11

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AQC 2018 Challenge: Borders & Bridges What do borders and bridges mean to you?

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ach year Expertise Events calls all quilters to enter a challenge which is judged and displayed at the Australasian Quilt Convention in April, and the 2018 challenge theme was Borders & Bridges – with an array of striking and thoughtful designs that were composed by deft hands and artistic minds.

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See the finalists’ quilts on display at the fair.

The winner was Bordering Extinction by Sue de Vanny. Runner up was Bethanga – Where Bridge Meets Border by Jeannie Henry.

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From top: Looking for the Edge (detail) by Di Tramontana; Bordering Extinction

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#fabrictrail by SAlt See the works of these South Australian artists at the fair Enjoy a thought-provoking textile art display created by SAlt – a group of five talented textile artists from South Australia. Originally a typewriter key symbol for ‘number’, the hashtag is now widely used as a means of connecting targeted audiences on social media platforms.

The #fabrictrail display is the third challenge by the group and each large work is one metre square plus there is a smaller square response to each other’s work.

Enjoy seeing how the group interpreted the theme in textiles at the fair.

Work by Francie Mewett, Judi Bushby, Julie Haddrick, Sarah Bell Smith and Wendy Thiele

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Let’s Get Squared SA

Modern Quilters Group recently put out a challenge to their members, to create a mini quilt measuring 18in square and themed ‘Let’s Get Squared’, using only three colours – black, white and mango.

See the results of the challenge on display for the first time at the Craft & Quilt Fair.

Pictured from top: work by Kathleen Rossini, Leanne Stevens, Candy Walker and Lesley Miller

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Calling Modern Quilts!

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n addition to the Best of QuiltCon display, there will be a display of modern quilts by Australian modern quiltmakers.

‘Calling Modern Quilts!’ is a display exclusive to the Adelaide Quilt Show of several quilts from each of the following groups: • SA Modern Quilters Group • Sydney Modern Quilt Guild • Brisbane Modern Quilt Guild • Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild

L to R from top: Gravity – A Fundamental Source (detail) by Dianne Giles, SA Modern Quilters Group; City of Solids (detail) Sue Clarke, Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild; NYE at the House, Sydney Modern Quilt Guild; Twisted Dreams by Cassandra Madge (detail), SA Modern Quilters Group

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new exhibition by the Four X Four group of textile artists from Adelaide, exploring designing in collage prior to stitching.

Two years on from their inaugural exhibition in 2016, the group is still together and continues to explore the collage to stitch process, this time with a ‘twist’ to add variety and maintain interest. Instead of making a single collage per day, artists Maxine Fry, Ruth Galpin, Suzanne Gummow and Sandra Obst chose to make 30 post card collages per theme.

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The artists continue to meet once per month to discuss, show, affirm and critique the work as it progresses. For this second exhibition, all four members have worked with the same themes of Seeing Red, Grids, Molten Gold and Structures.

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he Experimentalist’s group formed after approximately 20 Canberra-based quiltmakers attended an exhilarating four-day Masterclass with legendary international quilter Nancy Crow in 1997. Nancy was deliberate in helping her students to discard conventions and fly from their comfort zones into an exploratory new world.

Their experience at this Masterclass and Nancy’s no-nonsense wisdom, pressing students to always advance their art, sparked a desire to keep experimenting and their ongoing commitment to advance their art through experimentation has stood the test of time with wonderful results.

The group continued to meet four times a year since first coming together – and say they find this is integral in maintaining enthusiasm and to provide a supportive base amongst like-minded people.

This year the Experimentalists are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Nancy Crow workshop and decided to make A4 size pieces. There is no theme but each piece reflects each members’ personality and way of working.

Clockwise from top, quilts by: Miriam Aigner, Louise Coxon, Beth Miller

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resented by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), this museum quality exhibition, Textile Posters, combines the familiar materials of quilts

with the graphic vernacular of posters in this visually engaging textile exhibition.

The selected pieces reflect the wide diversity of posters.

What they all have in common is an emblematic economy of text and imagery. Conveying a message in the blink of an eye, it is that particular aesthetic consideration which characterises these textile artworks.

Whether to inform, educate or persuade, some posters in this exhibition grab the viewer’s attention while others are more subtle in their approach, forcing the viewer to study the individual components.

From top left: Mend The Gap by Jill Kerttula, Virginia, USA; I am the Face of Rescue by Michelle Jackson, New Mexico, USA Art Is Confession by Jeanelle McCall, Texas, USA; Elements #12, Blue River by Michele Hardy, Colorado, USA

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he 2019 Blessington Quilt Challenge to create a quilt inspired by the theme ‘Togetherness’ attracted many wonderful entries. You can see the many and various quilts at the fair – every one has a story. The first prize was a return trip for two to the 2019 International Quilt Festival in Houston.

Clockwise from top left: Entries by Clementine O’Sullivan, Shirley Sparks (detail), Daneen Horsfall, Lois Webster

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Installation: Safe Passage

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reated from yarn using crochet techniques, this installation, Safe Passage, is one of the creative highlights of the fair. It is the largest crochet artwork Prudence Mapstone has created, measuring a stunning 6 metres long.

Prudence is well known in the worldwide knitting and crochet scene for her creative freeform garments and art pieces. The work will be hung over a framework for you to walk beneath.

Safe Passage They sought a track that others said led nowhere in particular... but sometimes (on the best of days) the heavens glimmered gently all around wrapping them as a soft blanket, and warming them to the very core.

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iew a thought-provoking embroidery display by members of the Embroiderers Guild of SA.

Guild president Joylene Smart instigated the President’s Challenge early last year for members to produce a postcard to commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1.

“The reason I chose a postcard was because it was small but also because it was a commemoration of the postcards that the soldiers made while recuperating in hospital”, explained Joylene.

The women in France and Belgium made up kits of fabric and thread to give to patients to keep them busy. These small kits were made into postcards and sent home to their loved ones.

Joylene has been fortunate to see several original cards from 1914 to 1918.

“Several of the original cards were made with a pocket where a small note was placed for the recipient”, she added.

The cards were mostly embroidered with Forget Me Nots, and flags of England, Australia, France and Belgium and a small sentiment.

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Craft – the new yoga!

It’s well known that our mental, physical and emotional health are all connected, but how can craft improve our general well-being?

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raft can have surprising health and wellness benefits, from simple relaxation achieved by the rhythm of stitching or crochet, through to reconciliation of emotional conflicts as a result of art therapy.

Crafters have reported that creative pursuits have helped in the management of addictions, to reduce anxiety and to calm negative behaviour. The rhythm of knitting and the mathematics required keep the mind focused on the moment rather than letting anxiety take over.

Repetition involved in many crafts is soothing and conducive to a state of ‘flow’ – engagement where other worries and stresses are forgotten for at least a while.

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Social wellness comes from being connected to people in your community and craft groups can provide that community as well as the friendships and shared interests that help people thrive.

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The American Academy of Neurology reports in a recent study that craft can help protect the brain, stimulating new neurons to maintain cognitive health in middle and old age resulting in improved memory.

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Knitting is being recommended as a pain management technique by health practitioners. At the end of World War 1, this diversional therapy was used to treat soldiers suffering from what we now know as post-traumatic stress syndrome, and has now resurfaced today with psychologists prescribing knitting for pain management and colouring-in as a relaxation technique.

Mindfulness – beneficial for our mental health can be induced more easily with repetitive simple tasks such as knitting – a meditative activity keeps the hands busy and the mind focused which dissipates anxiety and facilitates calm. Zentangle takes craft activity to a new meditative level, and people who paint or stitch also report a feeling of calm.

Enhanced self-esteem can come from making something. For children, craft can also provide a non-tech, non-screen activity to detox from the digital world. Doing craft encourages kids to pay attention to detail, to control impulses and to express themselves and helps in the development of fine-motor skills.

However holistic health requires more than physical and mental wellbeing.

Social, spiritual and emotional aspects are also part of wellness and craft can address these needs.

Social wellness comes from being connected to people in your community and craft groups can provide that community as well as the friendships and shared interests

that help people thrive. Guilds, men’s sheds and craft friendship groups encourage social connections.

Spiritual health involves having a sense of purpose that can come from creating and belonging to a group is even better. Many quilt groups have programs to donate finished works to people in need. Aussie Hero Quilts has had a positive influence on the lives of hundreds of our Defence Force personnel. Angel Gowns helps fill a void for families affected by the loss of a baby. Many groups fundraise to help charities too.

Connectedness to tradition and to previous generations can also come from doing craft.

Craft can also promote emotional wellness. It can be a form of creative expression, and even to work through feelings of trauma or loss. Making commemorative works such as memory quilts, painting, journaling, scrapbooking or textile art can all be used to journey through a difficult period. Just the activity of making can

provide a much-needed clearer head space.

Intellectual wellness can come from lifelong learning and craft can provide opportunities for exchange of knowledge, learning from each other and teaching others.

People who do craft report mental health benefits such as reduced stress and less anxiety.

At the fair, we’ll promote the wellness benefits of craft through our new Craft Wellness Wheel, educating people about the powerful role craft can play in our general health and well-being.

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1. Patchwork Ninja, Stand A04. Sparkly see-through vinyl waterproof bag with fingerpressed grommets – turn your fabric into a brilliant waterproof bag with a special sparkly vinyl. 2. Picklemouse Corner, Stand C27. Mrs Miller’s Apprentice is the new Block of the Month quilt for 2019. 3. Brother, Stand C24. See your stitches before you sew with Brother’s new Luminaire Innov-is XP1. 27 x 40cm embroidery area. 13 inches from needle to arm. 4. Just Patchwork, Stand A08. Village Life, a new design by Gai Taylor, uses 100% wool felt to create the village scene, embellished with embroidery stitches, then appliquéd to the background. More wool felt patterns and kits available.

5. Studio Mio, Stand A19. No more sewing! Here’s a washable adhesive, in a tube or stick, that permanently bonds fabric and embellishments to fabric. Great for bag making and hemming. Ask about the show special!

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6. Pfaff, Stand D03. The Pfaff creative icon combines maximum precision with every best-in-class feature you demand. It is a feat of technological excellence destined to exceed the aspirations of today’s sewing, quilting and embroidery artisans.

7. Diamond Art Dezigns, Stand A20. New rhinestone diamond art and new designs! 8. Flip la K, Stand B22. The new Quad Tool creates awesome hexagons, triangles, diamonds, half hexagons and kites all in one tool! See the new Pineapple block tool too! 9. Punch with Judy, Stand A03. Get organised with Pizzazz – a group of colourful sewing organizers to keep your workplace tidy with style and colour. 10. Scissorman, Stand C04. SCISSORFOBZ® scissors sheaths (covers) with ScissorGripper™ are perfect to protect your favourite scissors. They come in a variety of sizes and colours.

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11. Rosscraft Creations, Stand C11. These adorable hand-knitted easy designs are part of the collection by New Zealand designer Cameron James. See the full range of patterns and kits available. 12. Patchwork Ninja, Stand A04. Ninja ring needle grabbers are like a thimble‌ it grabs your needle and cuts thread, so if sewing through thick layers is difficult, no more sore hands or using pliers! 13. Stitch N Stuff, Stand E28. New Love Tree cross stitch kits from Bothy Threads. Plus lots more cross stitch designs to see. 14. Studio Mio, Stand A19. Family Tool Special Show Bag – a fantastic show bag containing the multi-plier starter set, all you need to install rivets, eyelets and snap buttons. Easy to use, you will never go back to your old tools! Try it out at the stand!

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15. Husqvarna Viking, Stand D10. The EPIC™ 980Q sewing machine is our most advanced computerised sewing machine ever. Made for sewers, by sewers to set your imagination on fire. 16. Pattern Poole, Stand A12. See the new Cosmo the Cockatoo applique pattern, plus many more Australian designs. 17. Ceebee Quilts, Stand D08. Want your bobbins less chaotic with a simple way to keep them tidy and tangle free? Then bobbin Huggees are the answer. Just slip them on your bobbins – no more mess. 18. Prudence Mapstone, Stand B14. New range of sportweight cotton yarns with a firm, non-splitty twist. 19. Natalie May Scrapbooking. Stand C09. See the newest papers and embellishments including products from Lindys Stamp Gang, Lawn Fawn, Graphic 45, Tim Holtz and more.

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20. Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies, Stand A28. New Craft Storage Cabinet Dunster V2. 21. Marg Low Designs, Stand B26. Postcards is a small quilt designed

by Marg Low, offering a variety of techniques – felt and needleturn appliqué, stitching, paper and machine piecing. 22. Daylightman, Stand C04. The Daylight Slimline Sewing Machine lamp is the brightest, most flexible sewing machine illumination we have ever seen. Come and see how it can change your sewing.

23. Fabric Care Company, Stand B13. Avoid fusible webbing or glue on the face of your iron by using the easy clean Iron Guard. Now available for mini and standard irons, it is 100% non-stick at the highest heat setting for all fabrics. 24. Flip la K, Stand B22. New! Beautiful batik fabric in handy one-metre lengths and fat quarter bundles. Lots of gorgeous jewel colours to choose from!

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25 Fabulous Crafty Years A message from Gary Fitz-Roy, Managing Director, Expertise Events

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rom the beginning as a single hall event at the Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour in 1994, the fair is now the largest The late Graeme craft event in the Southern Hemisphere.

‘Shirley’ Strachan Adelaide’s first fair was in 2001 and the fairs opening the 1994 fair. were the first Australian craft events to be held in international venues, positioning craft alongside mainstream events such as motor shows and international medical conferences.

It’s been an amazing journey and quite an accomplishment that our Craft & Quilt Fair can bring so much joy to so many. We feel so honoured to have shared the journey with so many wonderful people.

The fairs have been enjoyed by millions of craft lovers and nurtured the creative industry and inspired creative souls by showcasing world class displays and international as well as home grown talent. Designer Kaffe Fassett, quilter Margaret Rolfe, decoupeur Nerida Singleton, tea cosy designer Loani Prior, fabric designer Tula Pink and crochet designer Kerry Lord are just some of the guest artists who have featured at the fair. Quilt shows, competitions and workshops have been a feature at the events.

Expertise Events has also nurtured non-profit groups with more than $3 million in cash sponsorship allocated over 25 years to guilds, more than $50,000 in prize money and the provision of stands for non-profit groups for little or no cost. We have invested $27 million in advertising and promoting craft and raised the industry’s profile. In 2016 we created the Craft for Kids Foundation to facilitate the donation of craft supplies from visitors and deliver them to kids in need.

We are committed to giving back and have made financial and marketing resources available to many charities. It’s nice to see some of what we have achieved being re-invested and nurtured by the industry and more importantly, by the community.

Throughout the 25 years, the Craft & Quilt Fair has been supported by the iconic magazine, The Australian Women’s Weekly. The Weekly holds a special place as it’s where I met my wife, Judy Newman, who became our craft consultant. She has a passion for craft, coming from a formal textile teaching background and together I think we make a great team. The future looks bright and we look forward to the next 25 years and seeing where we can take craft.

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Studio Classes Thursday, March 21, 10.15am to 12:15pm

Silk Painting with Helen Moon

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Learn about painting on silk and produce two beautiful scarves. The colours move and blend together, creating unique one of a kind designs with endless possibilities.

Leave with the skills to create your own in this creative and relaxing class.

Materials include: All material provided, paint, paint brushes and two silk scarves Skill level: All skill levels welcome Students bring: Apron or clothes that can get messy Class cost: $60 Book at: craftevents.com.au

Thursday, March 21, 10.15am to 12:45pm

Needle Felting with Tracy Henwood Learn the art of needle felting in this fun class. You will make a small brooch of your own design and learn how to use a felting needle for dry felting. Leave the class with the skills to pursue felting projects with confidence.

Materials include: A kit to create your brooch, includes extra needles and fibres to take home Skill level: All skill levels welcome Students bring: Enthusiasm and bandaid Class cost: $48 Book at: craftevents.com.au 30 www.craftevents.com.au

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Learn something new in our Studio Classes with expert guest tutors. Be inspired and learn techniques, tips and tricks while you craft something cool. Places are limited, book online today.

Thursday, March 21, 1.15pm to 3.45pm

Tapestry Weaving with Tracy Henwood

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Learn tapestry weaving in this fun class. You will learn a variety of techniques on a tiny tensioned loom created by Tracy. This piece can be made into a brooch, necklace or a mounted display.

Materials include: A kit including a tiny tensioned loom, warping thread and weaving tools. All yarns are included for use in class Skill level: All skill levels welcome Students bring: Scissors Class cost: $84 Book at: craftevents.com.au

Friday March 22, 10.30am to 1pm

Macramé Plant Hanger with Anita Russell

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Learn basic macramé knots and techniques to enable you to design and make your own one-metre long plant hanger. You will be taken through the whole process and leave class with a finished hanger and the skills to make more.

Materials include: Cotton rope, rings, beads and printed instructions Skill level: All skill levels welcome Students bring: Nothing Class cost: $84 Book at: craftevents.com.au March 21 – 24, 2019 31

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Friday, March 22, 10.30am to 3pm

Mosaics with Kay Whitmarsh

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Create your own small mosaic and learn how to work with a variety of materials such as tiles, glass beads, found items, pre-cut mosaic glass, plus cutting and shaping ceramic tiles. Learn how to make your designs pop with the use of flat colour, make shapes more defined, use grout lines as a design tool, how to achieve 3D imagery, colour and integrate grout colours. Project to be completed at home, and you will leave the class with all the necessary skills to do so.

Materials include: Glue, 200mm x 300mm base board, tiles, beads. You may bring pieces you would like to add to your mosaic Skill level: All skill levels welcome Students bring: Old towel or rag, safety glasses Class cost: $90 Book at: craftevents.com.au

Saturday, March 23, 10.15am to 12.45pm

Contemporary Watercolour with Simela Petridis Learn how to create contemporary floral watercolour motifs in this fun, energetic workshop. Create loose florals and leaves whilst learning watercolour painting. Once you have been inducted in various watercolour techniques such as wet to wet, solid, bold to bleed and mixing, you will apply your new skillset to create either a watercolour wreath, bouquet or letter.

Materials include: Artist grade paints, brushes, paper, interactive booklet Skill level: All skill levels welcome Students bring: Just yourself Class cost: $90 Book at: craftevents.com.au 32 www.craftevents.com.au

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Saturday, March 23, 1.15pm to 3.15pm

Kokedama with Liz Hipper

STUDIO 2

Learn the Japanese art of making kokedama. You will use all natural materials and learn how to mix the right soil mediums and plant fibres to keep your beautiful plant thriving, and leave this class with two kokedamas and the skills and knowledge to make more at home.

Materials include: Choice of two plants, soil recipes, ingredients, sphagnum moss, twine, hook Skill level: All skill levels welcome Students bring: An apron or clothes that can get dirty Class cost: $97.20 Book at: craftevents.com.au

Sunday, March 24, 10.30am to 1pm

Linoprinting with Lucy Timbrell

STUDIO 2

Learn the process of lino printing, where you will design, carve and print your own linocut artwork. At the end of the workshop you will have a beautiful finished set of prints and the knowledge to continue printing at home.

Materials include: Pencils, paper, lino, carving tools, ink and paper for printing Skill level: All skill levels welcome Students bring: An apron Class cost: $69.60 Book at: craftevents.com.au

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Visit the Learning Hub

Visit the Brother area, watch the demos then drive the machines!

Session times:

11am: Westalee Designs Ruler quilting plus free motion

12noon: Luminaire XP1 See the projector in action

12.30pm: Scan N Cut DX Getting started and new features

1pm: Accessory feet See how specialised feet make sewing easier 1.30pm: Scan N Cut DX Foiling and rhinestones 2pm: Luminaire XP1 See the projector in action

2.30pm: Scan N Cut DX T shirt designs and wall decals 3pm: Luminaire XP1 Q&A

No bookings taken, if you require seating please arrive 10 minutes early, at Stand C24.

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

★ New Make & Take Class ♥ Perfect for beginners

 11am ★♥ 3D Appliqué Flowers.

Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage.

Learn how to create these beautiful cloth flowers which can be used to embellish quilts, bags, hair accessories, brooches or anything that you like. Kit includes instructions and materials to make flowers, leaves and project suggestions. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B03

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 1pm ★♥ The Best Yarn for the

Job. Prudence Mapstone. Discover why yarn construction is such an important factor in creating perfect crochet stitches every time. Once you understand what to look for to best suit your way of working, choose your kit and see how easily you can master the trickiest techniques.

Kit cost $35. Book at Stand B14.

Free Demos

See the latest craft products demonstrated by retailers on their stands

At Cardmaking.net, Stand A15, Debra will share her expert talents with the die cutting machine and show how to get the most from your dies, and the beautiful cards that can be created with them. Plus, Janene will create beautiful works of art by colouring peel-off Outline Stickers with Sakura glaze and Stardust pens.

Flip la K, Stand B22, are demonstrating their new Quad Tool, you’ll see easy ways to cut hexagons, and 60-degree angle shapes, plus weaving with Twisted Hearts blocks and the Flip-n Pineapple block template which is a no-foundation piecing way to create this perennial favourite patchwork block.

Diamond Art Dezigns, Stand A20, will be demonstrating diamond painting – a relatively new art form where it breaks images down into patterns, similar to cross stitch. Small, glossy acrylic tiles are then applied to the canvas to make the pattern, and you can see what it’s all about.

At Izzii Napkin Art, Stand F29, you can see how paper napkins can be used to transform almost any surface.

Here is your opportunity to experiment with Fineline Applicators’ entire range of applicators with multiple different mediums you may have at home including inks, glue, nail polish, glitter paint, acrylic paint and much more! At Stand F26.

At Pattern Poole, Stand A12, see Alaura Poole create an appliqué artwork.

At Rosscraft Creations, Stand C11, you can meet knitted toy designer Stephanie, from Cameron James Designs.

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2019 Calendar – Save the dates!

FEBRUARY: Sydney Stitches & Craft

February 14 – 16 ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

MARCH: Adelaide Craft & Quilt Fair

March 21 – 24 Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace

APRIL: Australasian Quilt Convention

April 11 – 14 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne

MAY: Perth Craft & Quilt Fair

May 22 – 26 Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

JUNE: Brisbane Stitches & Craft

June 6 – 9 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank

Scrapbook, Papercraft & Art Expo

June 6 – 9 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank

Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair

June 19 – 23 ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

JULY: Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair

July 25 – 28 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

AUGUST: Canberra Craft & Quilt Fair

August 15 – 18 Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell

SEPTEMBER: Hamilton NZ, Craft & Quilt Fair

September 5 – 8 Claudelands Events Centre , Hamilton, NZ

Newcastle Stitches & Craft

September 26 – 29 Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow

OCTOBER: Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair

October 16 – 20 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank Dates are correct at time of printing. Check the website in case of late changes

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Learn from the experts in free daily workshops

★ New Workshop ♥ Perfect for beginners 1 hour workshop

No bookings required. Program applies daily at the fair. These free workshops are approximately 30 minutes unless indicated.

 11am ★ ♥ Hexies and

Pineapples. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand B22.Explore the possibilities in making machine stitchable hexagons, triangles, diamonds and kites - all in one tool.

Plus you can sew Pineapple blocks without foundation piecing.

 11.30am ♥ Flower Power. Gai

Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand A08.

Wool felt appliqué is the buzz word on everyone’s lips. Flowers feature in many wool felt projects, and Gai will demonstrate the techniques used in flower elements, the stitches and embellishment of wool felt shapes.

Pick up tips on wool felt, needles and threads to use in your project. A free starter pattern provided in class.

 12noon ★ ♥ Make Your Own Fashion Handbags. Monica Poole, Pattern Poole, Stand A12. Get all the essential tips and advice on fabrics, interfacing, hardware, straps and closures whilst being inspired by Monica’s trunk show of beautiful and practical handbag designs, including the new Adventurer bag that converts from a backpack to a shoulder bag.  12.30pm ★ ♥ Diamonds are

Forever. Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand F28.

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 1pm ★ Quilting with Templates.

Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand A03. See new products from Westalee Design to create stunning quilting designs using a ruler foot on your domestic sewing machine, including the new Jewels range of templates.  1.30pm ★ ♥ How to Design and

Plan your Quilt As You Go Quilt.

Monica Poole, Pattern Poole, Stand A12.

Monica’s new book, Quilt as You Go Planner, takes the hard work out of designing your own quilts. From size and layout to cutting instructions and quilt-as-you-go methods. See how easy it is, with lots of great tips and advice.

 2pm

★ ♥ See and Touch What’s New at Cardmaking.net.

Debra Van Der Meulen, Stand A15.

Be inspired and learn hints and tips to make beautiful homemade cards with a professional finish.

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APRIL 11 – 14, 2019 Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm

You are invited to AUSTRALIA’S ULTIMATE QUILTING EVENT! Don’t miss the unique quilt show with quilts you won’t see anywhere else in Australia including: • Reveal or Conceal, a unique collection of exquisite quilts with matching bags from Korea • Mexican Altar Quilts, tribute quilts to loved ones • Collage to Stitch #2

by FOUR X FOUR • SAQA Textile Posters • Distinctive textile art by The Experimentalists • Tutors’ quilts: Susan Carlson (USA), Joe Cunningham Tickled Pink by Susan Carlson (USA), Julie Haddrick (SA), Heather Hopkins (SA), Katherine Jones (Tas), Emiko Toda Loeb (Japan), Deborah Louie (NSW), *Check Rachael Porter (NSW), Rachaeldaisy (NSW), Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli website for available (USA), Gillian Travis (UK), Jessica Wheelahan (NSW)* classes!

• Best quilts from around Australia and much more...

Plus, free seminars, make & takes and the choicest shopping with top-quality products from independent retailers.

Quilts: Above: L to R: Whizz Bang by Rachaeldaisy, Painted Magnolia by Catherine Butterworth (detail), Dad’s Dahlia by Deb Louie.

Admission charges apply.

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Sew Fast Like a Ninja!

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Join Dai the Patchwork Ninja in fun, free 30 minute demonstrations at Stand A04. Classes run daily.

No booking required.

10.45am & 3.15pm Master Patchwork Ninja Cutting Edge Sewing Tools for 2019. How many UFOs (Un-finished-objects) do you have in your drawer? Master how to use our cutting edge Ninja Sewing Tools and finish your projects one after another and feel fantastic!

11.30am Ninja Buttons with Double Sashiko Wallet. How are Ninja buttons different? You can attach them without pliers – all you need to do is just finger-press and click… it’s done. Plus learn how to make an intricate Sashiko wallet, step-by-step.

12.15pm Stained Glass Quilting with Bias Tape. See how to stitch a stained-glass quilt easily and quickly using Ninja iron-on bias tape and a twin needle!

See the whole secret step by step with no room for mistakes.

1pm Be a Weaving Queen. Don’t like sewing much?

Learn how to weave an amazing bag step-by step without sewing!

Learn advanced techniques and see our new weaving project idea for 2019!

1.45pm Jaw Dropping Backpack.

Not feeling confident?

See how to stitch your backpack stepby-step using three Ninja sewing tools.

Learn special sewing tips to make your backpack extraordinary and leave no room for mistakes!

2.30pm Precise Piecing.

Feeling frustrated because you find it difficult to piece squares precisely? See how to make a Shikaku bag step-by-step and learn how to piece squares perfectly using our two new Ninja sewing tools!

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Join Pauline Rogers in the VIP Quilt Room and learn her secrets in these FREE daily sessions at Stand E04.

11am Take the Scary Out of Free Motion Quilting Unlock the freedom of being able to free-motion quilt on your domestic sewing machine. Learn how to have even stitches and create wonderful designs.

No more pinning layers. No more uneven stitches.

No more sore shoulders or back. After this session you will be running home to get into quilting.

12noon Quilt-As-You-Go Learn to make stunning quilts using Pauline’s essential secrets; add some amazing pizazz to your quilts. Quilt your blocks first! Who said we should quilt last? Learn to transform any sashed quilt pattern into quilt-as-you-go, anyone can quilt a block.

1pm Precision Quilt Wonders Having trouble cutting, sewing and achieving accurate points? See how to overcome these challenges. Lots of great tips and titbits will be shared. Like simple cutting tips, perfect triangles and blocks turning out the size they should with perfect points.

2pm Quilt-As-You-Go Technique for Pieced Blocks and How to Complete Unquilted Quilt Tops Add some amazing pizazz to your pieced quilts using Pauline’s amazing sashing techniques.

Find simple, effective ways to finish your unquilted quilt tops with ease using your domestic sewing machine and Pauline’s unique Quilt-As-You-Go technique. Turn those ugly ducklings into beautiful swans.

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Join Gail and learn new stylish ways to tie and turn your scarves into fashion statements.

Class cost $20 – includes scarf and scarf clip valued at $45 Class times: 12.30pm and 2pm daily Book at Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand D01

Free Pop-up Demonstrations at Stand A04 by the Patchwork Ninja Learn cutting edge sewing tips from Japan. Smash your UFOs (un-finishedobjects)!

Learn how to make new bags stepby-step!

Master Ninja Sewing Tools and halve your sewing time!

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Mixed Media Classes

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Get hands-on in fun classes! Choose from mixed media, scrapbooking, papercraft, quilting, fabric, DIY home decor, cake decorating and more at Zyneri, Stand B25.

Mixed Media Altered Ribbon Spool: Alter a ribbon spool using paperclay, chipboard and flowers. Class cost $10 Silicone Moulds: Learn how to use silicone moulds with various materials to create unique embellishments for mixed media, papercraft, jewellery making, soaps, candles, home decor and more. Class cost $5 Altered Paintbrush: Alter a small paintbrush using paperclay embellishments, Finnabair paints, opal magic paints and waxes.

Class cost $10 Flower Cutters & Veiners: Try your hand at making 3D flowers from paperclay and silicone flower cutters and veiners. Class cost $5

Art Journal: Use sprays, stencils and paints to create an art journal page. Class cost $5

Stencil Techniques: Use gel medium, embossing paste, mica powder, embossing powder, glitter in various stencil techniques. Class cost $10 Try 5D Diamond Painting: Diamond painting is as easy as painting by numbers – place beads on pre-glued coded canvas to create stunning designs.

Class cost $10

Journal Book Cover: Cover a journal book using various mixed media products. Class cost $10 Mixed Media Tag: Use Finnabair products, metallique waxes, gessos to create a fun project. Class cost $5 Mesh Stencil: New stencils to try with embossing paste, gel medium, fabric paint and quilt pounce. Class cost $5 March 21 – 24, 2019 43

Visit the Gift Shop

Take home a souvenir for yourself or buy a gift for a craft-loving friend!

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Slimline Magnifying Reading Glasses Extra slim for your wallet or phone case in +1.5, +2.0, and +2.5 $6.99

Keep a pair in your handbag and you’ll never be without your specs! +1.5, +2.0, +2.5 +3.0 in black, pink or purple carry case $9.99

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Limited Stock!

Vintage mugs (various designs) $5 each

Crafty pouches $9 each

Novelty USB – stores 4GB – only $16

Drawstring bag $5 Show Special 2 for $6 !

White & grey tote $12

Multitool $15 Car stickers $5 each

Bag holders 3 for just $1

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Southern Turners Watch talented woodturners in action at the fair, with the Southern Turners.

Their members will be working lathes and other tools and explaining the finer details of the art of woodturning. You can ask them about turning, tools and timber, and pick up information about the club. It’s a helpful, friendly group and new members are always welcome. Plus, you can browse the range of turned pieces on display and buy something special!

Spin’N’Win You could win a fantastic prize at the fair from one of our generous exhibitors, with a product giveaway each day.

Listen at the fair for the location of the wheel at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm daily.

SHOPPING VOUCHER

Cut out this voucher and bring it with you to the fair for GREAT savings!

The voucher must be presented at the time of purchase.

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Present this voucher to get 10% off every product on our stand!

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Get the latest!

All the event info at your fingertips

Did you know we have an App? You can find important show details and get the latest updates on every show. It’s free, it’s green and it’ll have all the latest updates for workshops, classes and easy links to buy your tickets. Download it now! Here’s how...

Download the Expertise Events App

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1. Visit the app store and search Expertise Events 2. Enter the code for the Adelaide Craft & Quilt Fair; CQA19 3. Information on each show will be available approximately two weeks before the event 4. To find the app codes for other shows later in the year, visit the show website.

On the app, you’ll find: • Ticket information • Venue details • Handy transport details • Guest artists and feature displays • Workshop and class details •S tudio class details and links to book your sessions

And all year round, you can stay connected with us Follow /intocraft to see the latest news on what’s happening at our events all year round /facebook

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SHOPPING VOUCHER

Cut out this voucher and bring it with you to the fair for GREAT savings!

The voucher must be presented at the time of purchase.

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You could win!

Lucky door prize competition Enter the Lucky Door Prize competition at the Craft & Quilt Fair and you could win a fantastic prize! All visitors to the fair are eligible to enter.

1st prize

Total p rize value $2,049 !

Horn Outback MKII beech sewing cabinet valued at $1,250 This compact cabinet is on castors and includes lots of storage for your sewing machine, books, threads, accessories and more! The cabinet will be delivered fully assembled.

Accessories not included

2nd prize

Brother ScanNCutDX SDX1200 valued at $799 The newest and most advanced cutting machine Brother has to offer. Equipped with new Blade Sensor Technology, it detects the thickness of the material, handles card, fabric, leather, self-adhesive vinyl, felt and foam.

To enter, visit the competition area at the fair and complete the digital entry form. Winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry visit www.craftevents.com.au. Online ticket buyers will be automatically entered into the draw. For more information contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au

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We’ve made the move to a new venue and it’s never been easier to travel to the Craft & Quilt Fair.

Welcome

There are trams, trains and $10 a day parking under the venue!

Public transport: $10 per da Trams, buses and trains all service y the Adelaide Convention Centre. parking at Visit the centre website: the venue! https://www.adelaidecc.com.au/ Natalie Studio Studio visiting/the-centre/ forClass details. Naomi Time Huntsman May Wednesday Thursday For timetable information call the Adelaide Metro Infoline on 1800 182 160 or visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au 9.30am Parking: Paid parking is available at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Prices are a special flat rate of $10 for the entire day at the fair.

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Disability Access: Access and facilities for people with disabilities are provided throughout the centre. All car parks and buildings are wheelchair accessible. NEW! 11am Download Bus & Coach Trips to the fair: Book your seat on a bus or coach trip to the fair – it’s easier than driving and the Expertise you’ll meet new friends! Check the website for groups travelling to the fair.

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At a glance...

March 21 – 24, 2019 Thursday to Sunday 10am – 4pm daily

Adelaide Convention Centre North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000

NEW LOCATION!

DAILY ADMISSION TICKETS: • Adults – $17 at the door; $16* online • Seniors Card holders – $15 at the door; $14* online • Age & Disability Pensioners – $14 at the door; $13* online • Children 5 – 16 years (under 5 years free) $8 at the door; $7* online • Family (2 adults & 2 children) – $40 at the door; $36* online • Companion Card-Holder’s attendant carer – FREE NOTE: Seniors Card Holders and Age & Disability Pensioners – please ensure you bring a valid concession card to the fair.

MULTI-DAY TICKETS 2 Day Pass: $30 at the door; $28* online 3 Day Pass: $45 at the door; $43* online 4 Day Pass: $60 at the door; $57* online Expertise Events Pty Ltd ABN 43 003 932 492 PO Box 6053 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 AUSTRALIA © Copyright 2019 Information is correct at time of printing.

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

GROUP TICKETS: Buy 10 Adult tickets or more and save Each ticket can be used on any one day… so with 10 tickets, 5 friends can come on 2 days, or 10 friends can come on any one day.

Group Adult ticket – $12* (available for pre-purchase only, minimum purchase is 10 group adult tickets) Group tickets must be prebooked and paid for by Friday March 15, 2019. This offer is not valid for door sales.

Booking for a school group?

Take advantage of the low rate of only $6 for students and teachers when a group of more than 10 pre-purchase their tickets online!

For payment via cheque, direct bank deposit or to request a tax invoice prior to payment contact the show organisers Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email tickets@expertiseevents.com.au Please note: All tickets are non-refundable * Online payment via Visa or Mastercard only. Merchant fee of 1% will be charged at time of payment.

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Plan your day with this handy class timetable!

Class Time

10am 10.30am

11am

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Studio Classes Friday

Studio Classes Saturday

Studio Classes Sunday

Studio 1: 10.15am to 12.15pm Silk Painting with Helen Moon

11.30am Rag Rug making class $50

Studio 2: 10.15am to 12.45pm Needling Felting with Tracy Henwood

Studio 1: 10.30am to 1pm Macramé with Anita Russell

Studio 2: 10.15am to 12.45pm Watercolour with Simela Petridis

1.30pm

2pm Rag Rug making class $50

2.30pm

3pm 3.30pm 4pm

Diamonds are Forever Miss Sampson’s Drapery

Studio 2: 10.30am to 3pm Mosaic workshop with Kay Whitmarsh

Card making class $5

Studio 2: 1.15pm to 3.45pm Tapestry Weaving with Tracy Henwood

Quilting with Templates Punch with Judy

Studio 2: 1.15pm to 3.15pm Kokedama with Liz Hipper

Card making class $5

Book studio classes at craftevents.com.au or visit the Help Desk Listen for Spin N Win at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm daily

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Hexies and Pineapples Flip la K

Studio 2: 10.30am to 1pm Flower Power Lino Just Patchwork Printing with Lucy Timbrell Make Your Own Fashion Handbags Pattern Poole

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Workshops Free sessions

Book at stand

Card making class $5

12noon

Studio Classes Thursday

How to Design and Plan your Quilt-AsYou-Go Quilt Pattern Poole See and Touch What’s New at Cardmaking.net

Classes run daily at the fair unless indicated Make & Takes

Zyneri Mixed Media Classes Stand B25

Patchwork Ninja Live Free Demos Stand A04

Stencil 3D Applique Techniques Flowers $10 Blue Willow Cottage $20 Book at Altered Stand B03 Paintbrush $10 Mesh Stencil $5 Flower Cutters & Veiners $5 The Best Yarn for the Job Prudence Mapstone $35 Book at Stand B14

Silicone Moulds $5 Mixed Media Altered Ribbon Spool $10 Try 5D Diamond Painting $10

Creative Fashion Accessories Stand D01

Free Floortalks – No booking required

Class Time

10am

All day classes, no booking

Mixed Media Tag $5

Pauline’s VIP Quilt Room Free workshops

Share the fair 10.45am Patchwork Ninja Cutting Edge Sewing Tools

#craftand quiltfair Elizabeth Dackson: Hallmarks of Modern Quilts Thurs & Sat; Foundation Paper Piecing Fri & Sun

Take the Scary Out of Free-motion Quilting

Ninja Buttons with Double Sashiko Wallet

12.15pm Stained Glass Quilting with Bias Tape

Danny Amazonas Thurs & Fri only

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Quilt-As-YouGo Scarf Tying workshop $20

NEW! Download the Expertise 12.30pm Events App. App Code: CQA19 1pm

Be a Weaving Precision Quilt Queen Wonders

1.30pm 1.45pm Jaw Dropping Backpack

Shikaku Bag Art Journal $5 with Perfectly Precise Piecing Journal Book Cover $10 3.15pm Master Patchwork Ninja Cutting Edge Sewing Tools

If you’re into sewing, quilting, crafting or embroidery, sit and sew with Brother, Stand C24

Quilt-As-YouGo Technique for Pieced Blocks and Quilt Tops

Scarf Tying workshop $20

Elizabeth Dackson: Domestic Machine Quilting Thurs & Sat; Hallmarks of Modern Quilting Fri & Sun Danny Amazonas Thurs & Fri only

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WE CALL IT STITCHVISION TECHNOLOGY AND IT’S SIMPLY LIGHT YEARS AHEAD.

SEE STITCHES AND DESIGNS PROJECTED ON YOUR FABRIC FOR A REALISTIC PREVIEW

ADJUST STITCHES DIRECTLY ON FABRIC OR SCREEN WITH THE DUAL-PURPOSE STYLUS.

PROJECT GUIDELINES AND GRIDS TO SEW PRECISE LINES, ANGLES, CORNERS, AND MORE

See the Luminaire Innov-ís XP1 in action at the Adelaide Craft & Quilt Fair at Stand C24