Brisbane Craft Fair Friend 2017

VOL. 18 ISSUE 8

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Fair Friend B R I S B A N E

OCTOBER 4 – 8, 2017

Brisbane Exhibition Centre, South Bank • Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 4.30pm

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Studio classes

Buy unique supplies

Make your own!

Amazing quilt exhibits

Find your creative self!

Welcome Dear Craft Fair Friends,

We’re excited to be coming to Brissie for our annual fair. It’s always one of our biggest events of the year and we have some fantastic features, guests and tutors lined up for you. And, as usual, the annual Queensland Quilt Show runs in conjunction with the fair – always a spectacular show.

So – have you planned your visit? And how will you travel? Take a peek at these bus trips below, coming in from all directions. You might want to hop on one of them, meet some new friends and relax on the way However you travel, we look forward to seeing you and bringing you a fabulous fair.

Grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and plan your visit.

See you there!

Bus & Coach Trips to the Fair 2017 Book your seat on a bus trip to the fair – easier than driving and you’ll meet new friends! Contact the companies below to secure your seat today: Surfers Paradise Airport Express departing Tweed Heads & Gold Coast Contact: Diane. Phone: 0409 049 609 Email: info@surfersparadiseairportexpress.com.au Trip dates: October 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017 Pick Up Points: Club Banora, The Pines – Elanora, Burleigh Waters Community Centre – Christine Avenue, Movie World Gold Coast.

Cost: Gold Coast ($20 return), Tweed Heads and Banora Point ($25 return).

Sew Crazy Bus Tours – departing from Gladstone Contact: Kerrie-Anne. Phone: 0412 720 205 Email: sewcrazybustours@gmail.com Trip dates: Bus Departs Gladstone Qld 6.30 am Wednesday October 4.

Returns via Eumundi Markets Saturday October 7 approx 7pm.

Pick Up Points: Gladstone, Benaraby, Gin Gin, and Apple Tree Creek.

Other towns along the way could be included by request.

Cost: $450 per person twin share.

Includes: Luxury Coach Travel via Stonestreets Coaches, 2 days entry to the Craft & Quilt Fair, 3 Course Dinner on Thursday night and 3 nights accommodation at Ibis Styles.

Roundabout Tours – Gympie Contact: Clive or Kathy. Email: roundabouttours@hotmail.com Mobile: Kathy 0437 180 217 and Clive 0428 715 075 Web: www.roundabouttours.com Trip dates: Saturday October 7 Pick Up Points: Gympie, Cooroy & Aussie World Cost: $60 includes entry to the fair.

Mystic Mountain Tours – Maleny Contact: Lynn & Andrew. Email: info@mysticmountaintours.com.au Phone: 0400 086 877 Web: www.mysticmountaintours.com.au Trip dates: Wednesday October 4, 2017 Pick Up Points: to be advised Cost: please call for more information.

Peters Coaches – Toowoomba Contact: Georgia. Email: admin@peterscoaches.com.au Phone: 1300 602 902 Web: www.peterscoaches.com.au Trip dates: Thursday October 5, 2017 Pick Up Points: Departs Toowoomba Depot 7am Cost: $75 per person.

Pursers Coaches – Murgon Contact: Bev Email: info@purserscoaches.com.au Phone: 07 4168 1533 Web: www.purserscoaches.com.au Trip dates: Saturday October 7, 2017 Pick Up Points: Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy, Nanango, Yarraman, Blackbutt, Moore Cost: $65 per person, includes fair entry.

Wide Bay Transit – Hervey Bay & Maryborough Contact: Jasmine. Email: daytours@widebaytransit.com.au Phone: 07 4121 4070 Web: www.widebaytransit.com.au Trip dates: Saturday October 7, 2017 Pick Up Points: Hervey Bay and Maryborough Cost: $88 per person, includes travel only.

At a glance October 4 - 8, 2017

Wednesday to Sunday • 9am to 4.30pm daily Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Corner of Merivale St & Glenelg St, South Bank QLD 4101 TICKETS: • Adults: $20 at the door; $19* online • Seniors Card Holders: $19 at the door; $18* online • Age & Disability Pensioners: $18 at the door; $17* online • Children 5-16 years (under 5 free): $10 at the door; $9* online • Family (2 adults & 2 children): $51 at the door; $50* online 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: $36 at the door; $35* online • 3 Day Pass: $54 at the door; $53* online • 4 Day Pass: $70 at the door; $69* online • 5 Day Pass: $86 at the door; $85* online GROUP TICKETS*: Group Adult ticket: $17* (minimum purchase is 10 group adult tickets, must be pre-purchased before Friday September 29. This offer is not valid for door sales.) Book online with Ticket Booth or by phone with Expertise Events. www.craftevents.com.au or call: 02 9452 7575.

Benefits of Group Bookings: When you come as a group we include: • Free cloakroom service for one item each • No queuing to buy tickets at the fair • Flexibility to come any one day of the fair • You can even buy a few tickets each to use over 2 or 3 days • Buy 20 adult tickets – get one free • Collect your personal reward!** If you organise a group of 25 or more Adult Group tickets you get a JAG watch valued at $159 – just for you! ** Only one watch each available to the first ten group organisers who book 25 or more Adult Group Tickets.

Book online, download a booking form at www.craftevents.com.au or contact us. To pay by direct bank deposit or cheque please download a booking form www.craftevents.com.au and contact us at Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575.

ID may be required for fair entry; passes not transferable. *BOOKING FEE – ONLINE CREDIT CARD PURCHASES: Booking fee is included in the price you pay at checkout when purchasing online via credit card ($1.00 + 1% of the ticket price on each ticket).

Please note: All tickets are non-refundable.

Buy tickets online and you’ll automatically be entered into the Lucky Door Competition.

Great prizes to win and no form to fill in!

SCHOOL GROUPS: Teachers and Students Group ticket: $9* (available for pre-purchase only before Friday, September 29 - minimum purchase is 10 Teacher/Student tickets). NOTE: Student and teacher ID will be verified by security at the fair entrance. Please ensure you bring valid ID. All people in a school group must attend the event together.

Craft Fair Friend Vol. 18 Issue 8 is published by the organisers of your favourite craft events – Craft & Quilt Fair,The Stitches & Craft Show, Australasian Quilt Convention and the Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo. Information in our preview magazine is provided by exhibitors. Expertise Events is not responsible for incorrect information or product names. Updates to the program will be made on the website closer to the event.

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Amigurumi* Anyone?

Kerry Lord’s enchanting crocheted characters

Kerry Lord’s enchanting crocheted characters have captivated children and adults alike around the world resulting in her books Edward’s Menagerie and Edward’s Imaginarium becoming best-sellers.

Kerry, a knit and crochet designer from the UK, will be our guest artist at the fair and she’s bringing a load of her charming characters along too. Get ready to spend time with a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen, and a seriously chivalrous tiger... plus Kerry will have a swag of Australian animals in tow.

The menagerie began when, with just two weeks to go before baby Edward’s due date, Kerry picked up a crochet hook for the first time and a new obsession began. Over the next 12 months the collection of crochet animals expanded week on week until Edward’s Menagerie was complete with 40 unique patterns.

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A Japanese word describing a small toy usually made by crochet.

Exclusive seminar at 2pm Wednesday to Saturday: JOIN Kerry at an exclusive seminar at the fair.

Hear about the global amigurumi trend, her journey from growing up on the Toft Alpaca Stud farm to establishing a yarn brand, and the books which have made her a household name among yarn enthusiasts around the

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world. Kerry will demonstrate the techniques she uses to make the animals, birds and monsters, from the very basic through to advanced methods.

Tickets to the seminar are $27 each. The seminar is open to visitors to the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair.

To book your place go to craftevents.com.au then click on Craft & Quilt Fair and follow the linked image. Entry tickets to the fair must also be purchased.

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Aussie Bush Project Textile Artist Dijanne Cevaal

Textile artist Dijanne Cevaal has conducted two international projects in recent years, The Sentinelles and The Medieval Project; she designed and printed hand dyed lino-cut prints which textile artists embellished with stitch. Both were so well received and resulted in exciting visual exhibitions that she has embarked on a new theme: The Aussie Bush Project.

The latest project will be displayed at the fair. Panels feature four different Australian bush themes which have been embellished and embroidered by stitchers around the country.

The themes are Gumnuts and Gum Leaves; Banksia Cones and Flowers; Unfurling Fern Frond and Blackwoods Dancing.

Meet Dijanne at the fair and enjoy her demonstrations of lino cutting and printing.

Images. Left: Gumnuts by Sally Ann Westcott; Centre: Dijanne has linocut printed all the panels in the project then stitchers from around the country have embellished them; Right: Blackwoods by Sally Ann Westcott

Amigurumi Class with Kerry Lord Sunday, October 8 - 1pm to 3pm, in the Studio

Created especially for her trip to Australia, Kerry presents Judy the Bilby. Join Kerry and learn all the amigurumi techniques and skills to make Judy the Bilby. In this two-hour class most people will make the head, then complete the rest at home. You’ll also pick up valuable tips on creating crocheted characters.

The class includes: Everything you need to make the Bilby (100g TOFT pure wool DK, 3mm crochet hook, toy stuffing, wool needle and yarn for eye detail – and of course the pattern!).

Skill level: You will need basic crochet skills Class cost: $55 per student.

What to bring: Just yourself!

Book at: www.craftevents.com.au go to Craft & Quilt Fair, Brisbane, or call 02 9452 7575.

You need to buy a ticket to the fair to attend the class.

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Book now – limited places available

Focus on Shibori

Blue and white is a much-loved colour combination amongst artisans around the world, and blue and white shibori dyeing is very much on-trend at present.

The Japanese art of pleating then tying fabric and dyeing it, can create amazing patterns which are revealed when the fabric is untied. The process can be a simple tie and dye, or quite complex depending on the tying techniques used.

Wabi-Sabi Designs are specialists in Japanese fabrics.

Enjoy their display of shibori techniques and textile articles at the fair.

SPECIAL TWO-HOUR CLASS Join Shuji from Wabi-Sabi Designs at 2pm in a Make & Take session each day at the fair. Learn to create your own original homewares, give new life to tired whites, or transform plain fabric into a designer textile.

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AQC Challenge

Each year Expertise Events calls all quilters to enter a challenge which is judged and displayed at the Australasian Quilt Convention in April. This year the challenge theme was Made in Australia: Flora & Fauna.

See the 31 finalist quilts on display at the fair. The winner was Linden Lancaster of Victoria with her entry Kangaroo & Wattle. Runner up and Viewers’ Choice winner was Jeannie Henry with Hello Possums!!

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WINNER

ENTER THE 2018 CHALLENGE:

Clockwise from above: Kangaroo & Wattle by Linden Lancaster, Hello Possums by Wendy Carman, Dame of Australia by Mandy Murray, Karkalla by Brenda Gael Smith.

Borders & Bridges is the theme for the 2018 AQC Challenge.

There is a cash prize pool of $5,500 to be won!

Read details at www.aqc.com.au

Best of Australia Quilts Display See the 2016 Best of Show works

Clockwise from top left: WA: Liberté by Helen Stephens; QLD: Cudgera Creek by Sue Duffy; TAS: Vertigo by Katherine Jones; ACT: Beaumont by Bronwyn Hill; NSW: Whizz Bang! by Rachaeldaisy; NT: On a Grey Day in Melbourne by Chris Knights; SA: Modern Movement by Rachelle Denneny; VIC: Bella Rouge by Ramona Resurreccion Sponsored by

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Queensland Quilt Show A grand display of stunning Australian quilts!

Queensland Quilters Inc. have put together a spectacular show of intricate quilts including those from their last challenge, Circles! There will be extra exhibitions of various affiliated group works alongside The Best of Australia quilts which features the Best of Show quilts from all the Australian states’ and territories’ 2016 Quilt Shows.

Challenge 2017 entries (L-R): Through Tradition into my Garden by Verna Hunt; Three Crafty Sisters by Pat Jefferies; High Priestess by Bernardine Hine; Richmond Birdwing Butterflies by Jo Quelch

Highlights this year include…

• E ight major prize categories including Best Traditional, Best Machine quilting, Best Theme and of course Best of Show!

• There are 20 Amateur, Professional and Open categories including traditional, modern and art Quilts and collaborative and group entries.

• Special interest groups for applique, modern and art quilts, will highlight their creations from the past 12 months.

• Explore a display of log cabin quilts with several types of interpretations.

Each year 2Q holds a theme category and this year the theme is simply ‘Circles’, to be interpreted any way.

Join us at the Presentation Ceremony held on Wednesday, October 4 at 9.30am in the Queensland Quilt Show area.

Special guest, Sue Duffy – Best of Show winner!

“Enjoyment of fabrics, yarns and stitching has been a constant all my life – starting out as a child making dolls clothes and progressing to my own when a teenager… graduating to real life and making baby clothes and bassinet sheets and blankets. Eventually came patchwork quilts, and more recently the discovery of textile arts and all the possibilities therein…”

YOU COULD GO HOME WITH A STUNNING QUILT! Buy a raffle ticket and you could win one of two gorgeous handmade quilts from Queensland Quilters!

Our two raffle quilts have been lovingly handmade and will delight the winners. Tickets available at the show.

1st prize: Campania by QQ Applique Group

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PREMIUM WORLDWIDE CRUISES AND TOURS With the perfect balance of key sightseeing, comprehensive inclusions, and free time to explore, Travelmarvel offers premium journeys at truly exceptional value.

Come visit us at stand B04 to find out about our range of worldwide holidays and also for your chance to win a Vietnam & Cambodia cruise tour for two people including international flights valued at up to $11,084*!

*Conditions apply. See the friendly staff at the Travelmarvel stand or visit nowtolove.com.au/Travelmarvel to enter and for more information. Competition opens 29 September 2017 and closes at 5pm (AEST) on 22 November 2017. Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 years and over. One entry permitted per person. This is a game of skill, not a game of chance. The prize must be redeemed in full for travel between 1 January 2018 and 31 March 2018, on the scheduled departure dates only, as determined by Travelmarvel. The prize must be booked by 15 December 2017. Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd. ABN 44 004 684 619. ATAS accreditation #A10825. TM3918

My Corner of the World An international exhibition of textile art

My Corner of the World invited the artist to examine a world, real or imagined, that represented what is important in life.

It might be where the artist resides, works, or grew up. It might be a favorite place from any point in life or a special internal place. My Corner of the World looks at the big picture including, but not limited to a homeland, ancestry or culture. My Corner of the World is a Studio Art Quilt Associates exhibition currently on tour around the world.

Clockwise from top left: Summer Idyll, Waterlily Bay by Millie Cumming, Canada; Timeless Beauty by Lynette Anderson, USA; West Toward Home – Bright Spirit by Ellie R Krenek, USA; Blue Chair in Library with a Candlestick by Laura Wasilowski, USA; Evening in Steel Valley by Martha Ressler, USA; SPP12 by Karen Schulz, USA

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Free Workshops

Plan your day

★ New Workshop

1 hour workshop ♥ Perfect for beginners

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

Arrive early as space is limited.

 10.30am ♥ ★ Traditional Meets Modern in Wool Felt Appliqué. Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand A26. Gai will demonstrate the modern approach to wool felt appliqué using traditional embroidery stitches, modern elements of design and bold colours. The class is a good introduction to gain confidence to complete one of her modern designs.

 10.30am ♥ ★ Top 10 Tools for Stitchers & Quilters. Julie Hall, Stitch-a-ma-jigs by Julie Hall Designs, Stand D03. Come and see the latest and greatest tools that will make your life easier. Julie will show you tricks to improve your stitching experience, and share with you her favourite tools of the trade. Each attendee will receive a special offer for attending, plus lucky door prizes.

 11am ♥ Latest Cricut & Die Cutting Collections. Melissa Arnold, Close To My Heart. Stand H10. Cricut & die cut’s Machine Lovers ‘Unleash Your Creativity’. Take your creativity to new places with new Cricut (cartridge/digital) and thin cut collections. See our wide variety of shapes, styles and aesthetics to complete any paper craft project.

 11am ♥ Quilt As You Go, Reversible Scrap Quilts. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Get your stash out and turn it into fun, reversible quilt-as-you-go quilts, learn how quick and easy it is. Plus a trunk show of new and favourite designs.

Learn Monica’s favourite methods that will change the way you make quilts.

 11.30am ♥ Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares.

Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand F24.

Learn how to create scrap quilts from fabric strips, jelly rolls and rulers. Plus receive a free information sheet.

 11.30am ♥ Understanding Thread Weights. Barrie Ashton, WonderFil Specialty Threads, Stand B21. An overview of different weights of threads and combining thread weights for fantastic results. Have you tried twisting 8 weight threads under the machine needle for a hand-stitched effect, using 12 weight threads for impact or using our new wool threads for hand stitching?

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 12noon ♥ Indigenous Art Fabrics. Margaret Kirby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand G26. Our indigenous artists are enriching our craft with a new depth of colour, design and history. Now available on fabric, these unique designs are based on 68,000 years of history and culture. Incorporate these wonderful fabrics to create stunning Australian quilts.  12.30pm ♥ The latest tips to making beautiful handmade cards. Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand B08. Discover the latest hints and tips to making your handmade cards a piece of art to treasure forever.  1.30pm ♥ ★ Quick & Easy Table Runners. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand F24. Learn how to make quick and easy table runners using our binding tool.

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 12noon ♥ Discover Needle Felting. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand B01. Discover needle felting using only a few simple tools and wool rovings. A multitude of effects can be achieved from simple embelishments to threedimensional projects.

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 12.30pm ♥ Machine Embroidery Inspiration. Julie Hall, Stitch-a-ma-jigs by Julie Hall Designs, Stand D03. Come and see Julie Hall share with you her favourite embroidery tools and designs. Julie will take you through how she creates magnificent embroidery projects, along with tips to make your embroidery easier. Each attendee will receive a special offer for attending, as well as lucky door prizes.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION Exclusive Seminar – Wednesday to Saturday 2pm for 2.15pm start: Meet the creator of Edward’s Menagerie Special guest artist from the UK: knit and crochet designer Kerry Lord Join Kerry in this exclusive seminar. Hear about the global amigurumi trend, her journey from growing up on the Toft Alpaca Stud farm to establishing a yarn brand, and the books which have made her a household name among yarn enthusiasts around the world. Kerry will demonstrate the techniques she uses to make the animals, birds and monsters, from the very basic through to advanced methods.

Tickets to the seminar are $27 each, available to visitors to the fair. Book online at www.craftevents.com.au or call 02 9452 7575 before the fair. At the fair visit the Help Desk to see if places are available.

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 1pm ♥ Make Your Own Handbags. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Get great tips and advice on how to make your own professional-looking fabric handbags; aspects of bag making from fabric, interfacing, closures, hardware and tools. Plus, how to add leather trims to your bags to give the wow factor!  1.30pm ♥ Embellish and Adorn. Gabriella Kerkez, Miss Rose Sister Violet, Stand C08. With velvet millinery flowers, exquisite laces and trims, buttons and bows, you can create whimsical beauty.

Free demos!

Danni Reynolds at The Quilting Patch, Stand G16 will demonstrate how to use Eppiflex reusable English paper piecing templates and how to ‘take the fuss out of fussy cutting’ with them.

 10.30am ♥ ★ What’s Flipp-n New. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand A03. Take a sensational journey of step-by-step flip-n with unique Flip la K templates and a show and tell of fabulously sensational quilts and table runners.

Patchwork Ninja Live! See how to stitch a stained-glass quilt easily and quickly using Ninja iron-on bias tape with the Patchwork Ninja family at Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand B02. International guest ‘mother Ninja’ from Japan is Mariko Ikeda who will demonstrate this cutting-edge technique at 2.30pm daily. Anyone can make a beautiful stained-glass bag with no mistakes.

 11am ♥ ★ Upcycle and Recycle. Gail Lawrence, My Little Bead Shop, Stand C33. Come along and see some new ways to tie and wear your scarves. Learn how to upcycle your old scarves into scarf jewellery.

Debra and Heidi Van Der Meulen and Janine Hucker at Cardmaking.net, Stand B08, will demonstrate the latest cardmaking and stenciling techniques on their stand each day of the fair.

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 10am ♥ Creative Quilting Inspirations.

Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand A09. Discover more about using templates, ‘Quilting Design Inspirations’, is a new way of learning quilting design. This is a series of design ideas to inspire you to create your own quilting designs using Westalee Templates.

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 11.30am ♥ Circlicious Piecing. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand A03. See Brenda’s quick, easy way to piecing circles, Drunkard’s Path, Double Wedding Rings, random circles totally circlicious. Circle piece the easy way.

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 12noon ♥ Sew Kind of Wonderful. Quick Curves with Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand A09. Contemporary quilt designs, where modern meets refinement, showing endless possibilities with ONE ruler – Quick Curve and the NEW Mini Quick Curve – combining curved piecing with straight line piecing. Cut, sew, square-up!  12.30pm ♥ Appliqué Newsflash. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby, Stand A19. Easy, quick and fun – the Craft Cubby Way to create an appliqué. New ideas and techniques – and everyone who attends will receive a Craft Cubby free gift – don’t miss out!

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 1pm ♥ Square Up and Slotted Rulers. Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand A09. Are your blocks perfect squares? Make squaring up a breeze with NEW square-up rulers, some slotted, to make you the perfect quilter allowing perfect squares for perfect quilts, including square in a square blocks. Suitable for advanced and beginner quilters.

Joanne Edgar from Daisy Strings, Stand J11 will be demonstrating an easy method for making a tutu using soft tulle with little or no sewing.

Kaaren Whouley from Fat Cats Card Corner, Stand A18 will be demonstrating Cosmic Shimmer products throughout the show, in particular the stained glass card technique with Pixie Powders and Gilding Polish.

Melissa Arnold from Close To My Heart, Stand H10 will be available for expert Cricut and die cutting machines advice.

Joanna Etheridge from Izzii Napkin Art, Stand A29 will give napkin art demonstrations throughout the day Marika Bastian from Make It Mozaic, Stand C07 will be doing demos at their stand throughout the day on how to 5D Acrylic Tile Cross Stitch.

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 1.30pm ♥ Three Quilts in 30 Minutes! Fiona Kuilboer, Quilting by Fiona, Stand C25. During this workshop you will learn how to create three different and effective quilts using precut fabric! A fun, fast paced information session to inspire and excite. Come along and join in the fun!

2.30pm ♥ ★ Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques. Juanita Bugge, Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand A17. Judy Niemeyer Paper Piecing is super easy to do, but getting started on new techniques can seem daunting. Pick up tips, learn how to read a Judy Niemeyer pattern, set up for fabric cutting, add fabrics to your paper pieced projects, both straight and curved piecing. Learn about paper piecing tools, and how they work.

Gail Lawrence from My Little Bead Shop, Stand C33 will be showing how to upcycle your old scarves into scarf jewellery and learn basics of beading techniques.

See modern quilter, Leanne Harvey, demonstrating on the Q20 at Bernina, Stand C20.

Paula Storm will be demonstrating at Husqvarna Viking, Stand D02.

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Make and Takes

Plan your day ★ New Make & Take Class ♥ Perfect for beginners. Get expert instruction for the small cost of a kit in these one-hour sessions!

 10am ★ ♥ Festive Fun. Pamela Davis, Picklemouse Corner. Make a sparkling set of very special hangings to decorate your tree.

Kit cost $20. Book at Stand C29.

 11am ★ ♥ Boro Coasters.

Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft.

Learn the utilitarian, simple and enjoyable techniques from Japan’s past and make three coasters – they’re a wonderful way to use precious fabrics and threads. Kit includes choice of light or dark colour way, sashiko needles, interfacing and threads. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E28.  12noon ★ ♥ Japanese HOSHI Origami Stars.

Alison Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Enjoy learning to make these fun folded stars using beautiful Japanese fabrics. The only sewing is attaching the cord. Kit includes fabrics and cord for two stars, plus full photo instructions to take home. Be careful – making these becomes addictive! Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A07.

 1pm ★ ♥ Sashiko Brooch.

Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft.

Learn how easy and effective Hitomezashi (one stitch) sashiko is to do while making this delightful brooch. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E28.

 2pm – 4pm every day ★ ♥ Shibori & Indigo Dyeing. Shuji Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs.

Experience the magical blue and white world of natural Japanese indigo! Learn a variety of traditional techniques for creating exciting designs. We will explore makiage binding, arashi wrapping and itajime clamping, including the very special sekka, or snowflake, shibori. Suitable for all skill levels. Kit cost $50 includes two Japanese sarashi cotton scarves and a handkerchief. Other materials will be available for purchase.

Book at Stand A07.

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 10am ★ ♥ Double-opening 3-pocket Sashiko Wallet with Easy Snap Button. Mariko Ikeda and Dai – The Ninja, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Bonus: Sashiko needles and threads are enclosed in your kit. Can you figure out this intricate structure: two openings but three inner pockets?

Learn the oldest Sashiko technique: Chidori stitches with revolutionary snap buttons.

Prepare for the big A-ha moment because it is simple and perfect for your Christmas gift! Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B02.  11am ★ ♥ English Paper Piecing.

Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage.

Join the revival of this popular, relaxing, portable and precise patchwork technique – plus paper piecing is perfect for modern quilts!

Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand E25.  12noon ★ ♥ Smocking Without A Pleater. Members of the Smocking Guild of QLD. Counterchange panel.

Learn how to smock without a pleater.

Once complete the panel can be used for a needlework case (pictured), glasses case, phone case or other decoration.

Kit cost $15. Book at Stand D.  1pm ★ ♥ NEW Japanese Hime (Princess) Wallet. Mariko Ikeda and Dai – The Ninja, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Make a gorgeous wallet with our new slidingmagnetic closure and special Kimono print fabrics. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand B02.  2pm ★ ♥ A Small Project, with a Plethora of Delights. One of the Verandah girls. Lace, buttons, wild stitching, mini hexies ...all together and made into a quirky canvas. Kit includes vintage lace, buttons, doiley piece, variegated thread, linen, background fabric and canvas.

Kit cost $30. Book at Stand D21.  3pm ★ ♥ Fabric Covered Notebook. Carol Nicholls, Sewn and Quilted. Learn all the tricks to creating a beautiful fabric covered notebook with a professional finish. Finished size is A6 (17 x 12 x 2cm). Perfect for your handbag or as a gift.

Kit includes pre-cut heavy duty cardboard pieces, book corners, notepad, plus a variety of fabric pack colours to select from. Glue and paintbrush provided for class use. Kit cost $35. Book at Stand D06.

 10am ★ ♥ Make your own leather accessory with easy leatherwork kits from Japan. Anna Roberts, Hands On Workshop. Designed for the beginner with pre-cut templates, using easy hand-stitching, you choose from a range of leather accessories. Kit cost $35 – $45. Book at Stand G17.  11am ★ ♥ High Quality Felt Cross-BodyTablet Bag. Juanita Bugge, Sewing Buddies Australia. Will easily fit an 8” Tablet cover with over 25 fabulous designs to choose from. Nothing to scratch the tablet. Kit includes: Felt bag (28 cm x 22 cm) complete with eyelets and strap anchors, iron on appliqué (25 designs to choose from), leather cording for strap, needle and thread. Kit cost $30.

Book at Stand A17.  12noon ★ ♥ Make your own baby shower gifts with iron-on washi tape.

Nicole McCarthy, Hands On Workshop.

Upstyle your baby basics by adding pretty embellishments with Nuno Deco, the new iron-on washi tape from Japan. It’s simple, iron on decorative fabric tape that is washable. Kit cost $40. Book at Stand G17.

 1pm ★ ♥ Pincushion & Needlecase Krazy Kreations Style. Kay Deans and Deb Deans-Smith, Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons. Learn the tips and tricks to make your very own personalised pincushion and needlecase, and to use stitching and buttons to create them. Your kit has all you require to complete the projects and you choose your own colour and buttons. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B26.  2pm ★ ♥ Lampshade Making with Japanese Tenugui fabrics.

Nicole McCarthy, Hands On Workshop. Make your very own small drum lampshade of 20 or 25cm diameter using authentic Tenugui from Japanese fabric maker, Nugoo. Kit cost $65.

Book at Stand G17.

 3pm ♥ Chiku Chiku Bag. Bev Perel, Fabric with Panache.

Use a Japanese running-stitch technique and Sashiko thread to assemble layered pieces of fabric.

Kit includes all materials, lining. To be completed at home using your machine. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand K02.

 10am ★ ♥ The Ring Pincushion. Bronwyn Northam, Studio Mio. These sweet ring pincushions come as a kit of two in two colours.

Make one at the show and the other when you get home.

Adjustable to fit any finger. You can also attach them to a neck chain or hang them on a hook. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A01.

 11am ★ ♥ The Timeless Handmade Book.

Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Handmade with love! Create this wonderful little book complete with an authentic binding and covered with beautiful Japanese yarn dyed fabric. We will also be making the twisted thread book mark. 16 pages of high quality paper included. Size: 9.5cm x 10.5 x 0.9cm.

Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A01.  12noon ♥ Creative with Buttons. Robyn Davidson, Bowerbirdy.

Learn how to cover an MDF letter in buttons to create a fun, decorative piece. A selection of letters and buttons to choose from. Kit Cost $20. Book at Stand D24.

 1pm ★ ♥ Mini Mosaic Canvas & Stand. Marika Bastian, Make It Mozaic. Mini Mosaic Kits – learn to create your very own 5D cross stitch from different designs. Take home a beautiful created mosaic kit and canvas easel. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand C07.

 2pm – 4pm ★ ♥ Crochet Edge Applique Pillow, Kellie Wulfsohn, Cutting Cloth. You will learn how to use our precut, wash away appliqué shapes to create a beautiful appliqué design to embellish pillow. The second half of the class will cover how to attach your yarn to the pillow and the pattern used to create the beautiful scalloped edge. No prior sewing skills are required to attend this fun & information packed class. Kit includes: pattern, Ready made linen pillow ready for embellishment, crochet yarn for edge, hook, awl, appliqué papers, Liberty fabrics, thread, needles, applique pins.

Kit cost $90. Book at Stand E02. For more information or to pre-book visit www.cuttingcloth.com.au or call 03 9486 7781.

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Come and see the unique Designer EpicTM top of its class at our stand #D02 and be amazed with it’s incredible features.

Save $2500+ BONUS Endless Hoop Valued at $294

with the purchase of an Designer EPIC!

Total savings bonus approx $2,800

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Listen and Learn at the Demo Station

Take your sewing, quilting and papercraft to the next level and pick up handy tips and techniques from the experts in these FREE sessions at the Demo Station each day.

No bookings required.

1pm: Adding Colour to Your Projects. Doug and Dina Boyling, Catchy Crafts.

Stand C05. Learn how to use alcohol markers, watercolour markers, crayons and pencils to add colour to your work.

10.30am: What you can do with Rulers? Fiona Hocking, Fabric Patch.

Stand J12. Learn how to use a variety of rulers – The Little Twister Ruler, Quick Curve Ruler and Bloc Loc rulers. Sew curves and half square triangles with ease!

11am: Latest Gizmos and Gadgets in Paper Crafting.

Doug and Dina Boyling, Catchy Crafts. Stand C05.

Doug will take the mystery out of all the new tools, gizmos and gadgets in paper crafting as well as how to get the best use out of them.

12noon: Which Inks to Use? Doug and Dina Boyling, Catchy Crafts.

Stand C05. With many inks out on the market it can be difficult to know which to use for a project. Doug will guide you through the ink labyrinth.

1.30pm: Christmas Table Runners. Pam Davis, Picklemouse Corner. Stand C29. Let us show you some quick and easy solutions to decorate your table for the festive season.

2pm: Mixed Media Techniques for Paper and Textiles. Doug and Dina Boyling, Catchy Crafts.

Stand C05. Come and explore the use of stencils, inks, decoupage papers, foils and a lot more in both fabric and papercraft projects.

STOP PRESS!!!

NEW ONE-HOUR CLASS...

Decorative Crochet Edge with Kellie Wulfsohn, Cutting Cloth 9.30am, Workshop 2: Learn how to create beautiful crochet edges to decorate pillowslips, baby blankets and quilts in this special one-hour class designed for both beginners and those more experienced at crochet.

This class includes a fabulous goodie bag filled with all of the equipment needed to make your very own beautiful crochet edge pillow, including; readymade pillowslip, yarn, crochet hook, awl & pattern. Bookings essential as places are limited.

Find out more and prebook to secure your place now at www.cuttingcloth.com.au or call 03 9486 7781.

Kit cost $50. Book at Stand E02. Class held in Workshop 2.

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Be involved at the fair this year and book a studio class! Taught by expert guest tutors, you will have the opportunity to be inspired and learn valuable skills for the future. These classes are unique to the fair and worth signing up for! Spaces are limited and only available to visitors to the fair. Please purchase an entry ticket when you book your class. Book classes and buy tickets online at craftevents.com.au

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Learn Fashion Illustration with Penelope Bell

Rag Rugs with Naomi from The Sewloist

Taking inspiration from fashion, textiles, flora and fauna, films and everyday life, Penelope’s signature style is sophisticated, joyous and free.

9.30am to 11.30am – How to Draw a Fashion Figure Make a personalised fashion figure template and learn to draw the proportions of a fashion figure from scratch. Perfect for the creative person to learn the fundamentals of illustration.

Workshop Includes: 2B 0.5 Pacer/pencil, erasers, figure templates, professional bleedproof paper, list of tips and tricks.

Skill Level: Beginner + Class Cost: $90 Students Bring: Sketch book, 0.5, 02, 01 pigment ink pens and ruler.

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1pm to 3pm – How to Draw a Fashion Garment onto a Fashion Figure Make a personalised fashion figure template and learn to draw the proportions of a fashion garment on a fashion figure from scratch.

Get a bit more technical and add a garment to your fashion figure!

Workshop Includes: 2B 0.5 Pacer/pencil, erasers, figure templates, professional bleed-proof paper, list of tips and tricks, use of Copic fashion markers, textures for rubbings.

Skill Level: Beginner + Class Cost: $90 Students Bring: Sketch book, .05, 02, 01 black pigment ink pens, textures for rubbings, colouring in pencils and sharpener.

Book at: craftevents.com.au

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10am to 12noon & 1.30pm to 3.30pm Join Naomi Huntsman from The Sewloist 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 two hour workshop, take home notes, and the beginnings of your rag rug.

Skill Level: All Levels Class Cost: $55 Students Bring: Just yourself!

Book at: craftevents.com.au

Friday, October 6

Paint Your Own Ceramic Jewellery with Bonnie Hislop

Creative Planting with Patricia from The Soul Pantry 9.30am to 11am – Terrarium Workshop Meet Patricia and the team from The Soul Pantry who will teach you how to create exciting tiny little worlds with ferns, rocks, and moss encapsulated inside a glass Terrarium.

What is the Terrarium principle? They are miniature worlds – rain falls, then evaporates into the air, gathers in the clouds and falls again – a beautiful cycle of nature. You will get to make one Terrarium to take home as well as the knowledge to make more stunning Terrariums in the future.

Workshop Includes: Medium glass vessel, plants, soil, stones, peat moss, sphagnum moss, charcoal, bark and use of tools to build your own Terrarium.

Skill Level: All Levels. This is an introduction to Terrariums.

Class Cost: $90 Students Bring: Just yourself and a tiny treasure to add to your design.

Book at: craftevents.com.au

1.30pm to 3.30pm – Ceramic Jewellery Painting Paint with homewares and accessories creator Bonnie Hislop.

In this class you will create your own design on either a pair of ceramic earrings or a set of two brooches, with a selection of different shapes to choose from. You will learn the fundamentals of illustration on ceramics and gain an understanding of ceramic paints (underglazes) and various surface decoration techniques. This class will give you the fundamentals of painting ceramic jewellery and give you the skills to practice at home.

Workshop Includes: Ceramic underglazes, paint brushes, paint palettes, blank jewellery pieces handmade by Bonnie, and glazing and firing surface.

Skill Level: All Levels Class Cost: $40 Students Bring: Just yourself and ideas for your pieces. The ceramic pieces will need to be fired up at Bonnie’s studio for pick up 2 weeks after the fair. For those who live out of Brisbane. Please bring a self-addressed paid padded envelope or box with you to the class.

Book at: craftevents.com.au

11.30am to 1pm – Kokedama Workshop Patricia and the team from The Soul Pantry will teach you how to create your own Kokedama (Ko Kay Da Ma). Kokedama is a style of bonsai taken out of its box – literally! They are made from transferring your plant out of its pot and into a ball of soil held together with moss and string. String gardens take this tradition a step further by suspending these little green worlds in the air. It is a great way to bring the outdoors inside.

Workshop Includes: Supplies and materials and hands-on instructions to make your own Kokedama, including: soil, peat moss, sphagnum moss, plant, cotton thread, string, scissors, and a bowl of water.

Skill Level: All Levels – This is an introduction to Kokedama.

Class Cost: $90 Students Bring: Just yourself!

Book at: craftevents.com.au

Saturday, October 7 Make Macramé Wall Hangings with Kathie Overeem 10am to 12noon & 1.30pm to 3.30pm Hang out with fibre art specialist Kathie Overeem and make beautiful macramé wall hangings. As a teacher, Kathie loves to let students create and express themselves freely and enjoys seeing people’s individuality come through in their work. As a student, you will use cotton rope to learn some of the classic knots of macramé. During the workshops you will be supported as you design and make your own individual macramé wall hanging you can take home and go away with new skills to use in the future.

Workshop includes: 100% twisted cotton rope, oak wooden dowel to support your work, and stands and hooks to use at the workshop as you design and make your wall hanging.

Skill Level: A beginner class open to all levels.

Class Cost: $70 (class runs for 2 hours) Students Bring: A sense of creativity and fun!

Book at: craftevents.com.au

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1. Close to My Heart, Stand H10. We are your paper craft specialist. Cricut, die cutting, scrap booking, card making, stamping, and everything paper craft. 2. Tajima Australia, Stand B23. Introducing ‘SAI’ from the world’s leading embroidery machine manufacturer. This brand-new model is a powerful, compact embroidery machine with all the features of an industrial machine with a sleek footprint and price. See a demonstration and ask about the show special. 3. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand B02. Gothic stained-glass bag as featured in Homespun Magazine! Make this gorgeous bag with iron-on fusible bias tape. A real time saver! 4. EME/Floriani Australia, Stand C12. New Quilters Select Range by Alex Anderson includes stabilizers, threads, batting, cutter, rulers, mats and software. 5. Make-It-Mozaic, Stand C07. 5D Full Cross Stitch Rhinestone Painting It’s a simple pick and stick the 4mm acrylic tiles onto the pre-glued canvas printed image with simple to follow instructions and guides similar to paint by numbers. 6. Sewn and Quilted, Stand D06. Aurifil 80wt thread is 100% pure cotton. New to the market, this super fine thread slides effortlessly through your fabric, and nestles beautifully into your work, perfect appliqué and English paper piecing. 7. Make it Sew, Stand G02. Adorable Furry Friends Christmas wall hanging kit. Tree even lights up! Christmas animal panel. 8. Lefty’s Left-Handed Products/MyBrush, Stand A16. Lefty’s has the world’s largest range of left-handed scissors, plus a huge range of everyday items that make life easier for the left-handed person living in a right-handed world. 9. Brother Australia, Stand A27. Brother P Touch allows you to get really creative and personal with your label printing. Print ornate ribbons and tapes that you can use to personalise your sewing space, craft room and accessories. 10. Tajima Australia, Stand B23. Maderia Aeroquilt 8 Cone Value Packs. Premium quilting thread plain colour and variegated packs. Aerolock Maderia general sewing thread plain colour packs. 11. Make it Sew, Stand G02. I’ll get you my pretties! Halloween wall hanging kit with light-up haunted house.

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12. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand B02. Shikaku stylish baby bag with latest Yuwa Naomi Fabric squares. Make your own carry bag with our latest 22 Yuwa Naomi fabric squares from Japan. Brightly coloured fabrics, this reversible bag can hold a lot. Perfect for mothers who need to put everything in one place. 13. Verandah, Stand D21. Hand-made brooches, using vintage mother of pearl buttons and Liberty fabric. A lovely gift for like-minded crafty friends, or treat yourself. Perfect for scarves as well… just because... 14. Indigo Niche – Sashiko Designs, Stand B13. Exciting new ‘Sashiko Shell Panel’ – measures 110cm x 50cm. Pre-printed for beginners to advanced. Available in both cream and indigo to suit most colour palettes. 15. Husqvarna Viking, Stand D02. Husqvarna Viking Topaz 25. A sewing and embroidery machine with great capacity offering EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ and a large sewing and embroidery area. Great value for money! 16. Scissorman, Stand F26. Bargain Bunch – Pack of six Perfect Point scissors, 3 x 3.25 inch and 3 x 4 inch, and an OLFA brand snap-off craft knife made in Japan. 17. Flip la K, Stand A03. Make this awesome quilt top with our new Flip-n Swirley Template! 18. The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand B01. Needle felting supplies including wool rovings along with our extensive range of wool felt and cottage garden threads will be available on our stand. 19. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand B02. Show Friendly Pull Pouch. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a handy shoulder bag for your shopping at shows? Pull and open this bag instead of push-open. Enjoy making this unique shoulder bag your friends will admire. 20. WonderFil Specialty Threads, Stand B21. The 40 wt trilobal Fabulux in 700m spools, our new Sue Spargo threads the ultra fine 60wt Efina pure cotton and Ellana wool thread both in 60 colours on small spools. 21. Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand A17. Buy a Sunbeam Mini Craft Iron from us and you will also be supporting Challenge supporting kids with cancer. Also available Caddy Pad Junior pattern and kits.

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22. Pfaff, Stand E03. Pfaff Expression 4.2. Realize how exciting modern quilting can be. Exceptional quilting features are just waiting to be discovered. 23. Flip la K, Stand A03. Fiskars Circle Cutter... perfect circles for piecing, appliqué, Drunkard’s Path, Wedding Ring quilts ... it’s circalicious! 24. Just Patchwork, Stand A26. I Love Sewing Bag and Needlecase is an exciting new design using 100% wool felt. Appliqué the design elements onto a background felt piece, then embellish it and stitch to your sewing bag. 25. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Elka the Elephant is majestic, magical and mesmerizing - a fun appliqué design by Alaura Poole of Monica Poole Designs. 26. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand B02. New Ami Woven Bag. Make this gorgeous woven bag with special fusible buckram interface. Fuse your fabrics and weave it and no need to sew much! 27. Fabric Care Company, Stand D13. Avoid fusible webbing or glue on the face of your iron by using the easy clean Iron Guard. Now available for your Mini Iron and Standard Iron, it is 100% non-stick while using the highest heat setting for all fabrics. 28. Punch with Judy, Stand A09.

Thread Cutterz is an adjustable ring that cuts thread and fits on your finger or may be mounted on to a sewing machine. It’s the safest, most convenient way to cut thread. 29. Voodoo Rabbit Fabric, Stand H23. Use cork fabric and quality bag hardware to add an extra level of professionalism to your handcrafted bags. 30. The Quilting Patch, Stand G16. Eppiflex templates are laser cut reusable EPP templates. Their patented design makes them durable, yet flexible. Made from heat resistant transparent Mylar, this new product is taking the quilting world by storm. 31. Lefty’s Left-Handed Products/MyBrush, Stand A16. MyBrush is the Australian distributor of the KUM MemoryPoint art brushes. These unique synthetic brushes always keep their shape and can be used on a wide variety of media for great results. 32. BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft, Stand E28. New Kamon designs table-runner/wallhanging kit. Made from BeBe Bold’s pre-stencilled panel #3.

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33. Ceebee Quilts, Stand J02. If you’d like your bobbins beautifully behaved, neat without the tangles, then the bobbin Huggee is the answer. Just slip them onto your bobbins and no more mess. Australian owned and made. 34. Picklemouse Corner, Stand C29. Arabella is the new Block of the Month. 35. Studio Mio, Stand A01.

Tool Show Special Bag. A fantastic show bag containing the multiplier starter, additional attachments and a punch tool. Everything you need to install rivets, eyelets and snap buttons. Try it out at our stand! 36. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. New bag pattern from Monica Poole, the Sydney Satchel is timeless, smart and practical.

37. Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand D07. Beautiful timber box includes colour chart, suitable for up to 40 bottles of dye. Buy three bottles of your favourite colour and box at a special price only at the show. Collect more online or at the next show. 38. Sewn and Quilted, Stand D06. Fabric Covered Sewing Boxes – perfect for your sewing room or as a gift. Simple to make as shapes are pre-cut ready to cover with your favourite fabrics. 39. Daylightman, Stand F26. DuoLamp Floor Lamp by Daylight – two heads on the lamp can be used together or opened to one long lamp head giving maximum illumination width exactly where you need it. LEDs provide accurate colour matching and can be dimmed with four brightness levels. 40. Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand A17. Dark Be Gone LED sewing machine lighting, 2 year guarantee, transferable between machines, 27 year globe life! 41. Bernina Australia, Stand C20. See the new Q-matic, State of-the-Art Longarm Quilting Automation System that will assist you in every step of creating and placing your quilting designs. 42. Studio Mio, Stand A01. Shabby Chic Purse is big enough to fit all your essential items. Kit includes Japanese cotton and linen blend fabric, purse frame, leather shoulder strap and pattern. Available in black, denim blue and pink. Size: 23cm x 28cm. 43. Bears by Annie, Stand G04. Introducing our meerkat family, Dimitri (Dad), Sascha (Mum) and baby Mia. Patterns, kits and readymade available.

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Need a Coffee?

At the fair you’ll find coffee and cakes plus a whole lot more.

Hot meals, sandwiches, soup and a range of options are on offer so whether you feel like a shot of coffee, a sweet treat, a tasty snack, a fresh baguette or to linger over a hot roast lunch, we’ve catered for you. Check out Roy’s Carvery and coffee stations all under the one roof at the fair.

SEEING IS BELIEVING! Don’t miss getting your photo taken in the mega 3D craft room at the fair.

You have to see it to believe it!

Want to see your pictures from the fair on the Craft & Quilt Fair website?

Just snap a pic at the fair and post it to Instagram with tag #craftandquiltfair We will select the best to be shown on the Hashtag Gallery – just visit the fair website to check it out during the fair.

Share the fair #craftandquiltfair

Giving all kids creativity The Craft for Kids Foundation was established for the collection and distribution of craft supplies, to give to charities for children in their care to use in craft activities.

Craft allows children to explore their creativity and is pure expression through their eyes with no rules or boundaries. The materials they work with are tactile, colourful and varied and provide children of all capacities to explore, with the satisfaction of making something as a gift or to keep.

Janome Sewing Room

Craft for Kids Foundation will donate craft supplies to charities that care for Australian children who are physically, emotionally, financially or geographically disadvantaged.

You are invited to bring in your unwanted craft supplies and place them in the special Craft for Kids Foundation area at the fair. Your donation will be stored in Expertise Events’ warehouse then delivered to charities.

Craft items you can donate include yarn, fabric, paper, lace, braid, craft tools, glue and embellishments.

Items that won’t be accepted include: money, unfinished projects, knitting needles, crochet hooks or pattern books.

Make an Embroidered Gift Pouch Times: 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm & 3pm daily.

Duration: One hour.

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You will be hands-on with the Skyline S9 creating this take home project using embroidery and various sewing techniques.

To attend this FREE workshop book at the Janome Stand G12.

The Janome Sewing Room is located at Stand G08.

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You could win a lucky door prize!

More than $5,700 worth of prizes to win – two great prizes up for grabs!

All visitors have a chance to enter this Lucky Door Prize competition 1st Prize – Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9400QCP sewing machine

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$4,999

Janome’s top-of-the-line quilting model, it has all the features you require to simply sit, relax and sew.

Some of the features are • Large LCD Colour Touch Screen • 350 built-in stitches • 7 alphanumeric fonts • 9mm stitch width – customise and save each stitch including buttonholes as a favourite stitch. • Pivot function – 9 LED white lights including an extending high light over the needle • AcuFeed™ Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System • Sewing Applications with pre-set stitch functions.

To personalise your sewing, create your own stitches using Stitch Composer software supplied with machine.

2nd Prize – $800 worth of Horn sewing furniture

Prize may include pieces from the new Horn Modular range – six different ready-to-assemble pieces to choose from for your sewing room. (Pictured: Six units valued between $349 and $649 each).

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

EME Anita GoodDesign Sashiko Hint Corner Embroidery Party

Enjoy a day of fun, inspiration, education and machine embroidery…

NEW IN 2017!

Join Colleen at Indigo Niche for hints and techniques on the gentle art of Sashiko and Boro stitching.

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

10.30am: How to Stitch Boro. Learn the technique of Boro – a fun process designed to repair, design and make a piece of art – many options will be discussed where you can use your scraps to recycle.

Ideal for beginners! Class duration: One hour. Kit cost $20, including scrap pack, needle and Sashiko thread.

Join EME for a day of hands-on machine embroidery, with Anita University trained educators.

Be inspired and learn new and exciting embroidery techniques and have fun too!

Party goers receive the designs taught in class and more to take home including a full-colour tutorial book. Projects, kits, machines and threads, everything will be provided… even chocolates!

(Lunch NOT included).

12noon: Fabric Flower Brooch. Learn how to make a gorgeous brooch with yarn dyed fabrics – ideal for dress or bag decoration. Great for beginners! Class duration: 50 minutes. Kit is $15 for two brooches.

Early Bird Booking Special – FREE GIFT valued over $300 to the first 10 to book a seat! Limited seating – so be quick to select and book your day!

Embroidery Party is on Wednesday to Saturday only. Cost: $250 – includes entry to the fair for two days – one for classes and one for shopping!

To book: Call EME on 07 3353 4709 for further details or book ONLINE at www.emee.com.au (under ‘Events’ tab).

Sew & Go !

Test Drive the BERNINA Q20 Sitdown Longarm Does the thought of free motion set you all aquiver and the size of your machine frustrate? Then come and spend an hour with the Swiss designed power that will free your passion to create. Features galore, quilt rulers and more, Bernina can classes!) show you all this. Come join us and see how easy it can be as the Q20 is absolute bliss. With the space and speed, a definite need and superior stitching a must! It won’t take you long to be singing our song… “A Q20’s an absolute must!”

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Book in early as seating is limited.

Cost: $20. Book at Stand C20 Times: 10.30am and 1pm daily.

Duration: 90 minutes Presented by: The Bernina Team

1.30pm: Come join Sashiko Hint Corner and see new pre-stencilled Sashiko panels with exclusive designs, tools to make Sashiko a joy to do and ask any Sashikorelated questions you may have – see a small trunk show of products and samples – it’s free!

2.30pm: Learn the Therapeutic Art of Sashiko Stitching. Learn how to stitch one of a set of six Sashiko coaster sets... do one in class and have five more to complete at home.

It’s a quick, easy project, ideal for beginners! Class duration: One hour. Kit cost $30. Includes panel of six plus Sashiko thread and Sashiko needle plus instructions.

To book classes email sales@indigoniche.com or visit Stand B13.

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A Dream realised with our most advanced Quilting and Sewing Machine A dream to use, the DreamWeaver VQ3000 offers an extra large 11.25" needle to arm workspace plus some of the most visionary features ever offered.

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Multi-function Foot Controller $349 VALUE

What's on at stand A27 Get more from your machine Hot foot it to the stand to see a variety of feet for your machine in action.

Beautifully simple quilting with Westalee rulers Everything you need to know to take your quilting to the next level.

Don't forget to come and watch our machines in action at the stand and make sure you check out the ScanNCut with our on stand demonstrations daily!

Pink Aprons

After months of busy apron-making from crafters all over the country, the complete display of aprons will be at the fair and now the aprons need new homes! Would you like to take home an apron from the display?

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Well you can! Simply register during the show to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast during October to raise for breast cancer research. It’s easy, and you can do it on your phone. So come and see the Brother team at Stand A27, and the Pink Apron entries on display – and register to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support this wonderful cause and take home an apron!

Brother ScanNCut Class

Make a beautiful flower topper and gift box using the Brother CM900 ScanNCut. One-hour class runs daily at 1pm at the fair.

Class cost: just $5.

Book at the Brother stand A27

You too could have a coat like mine.

Sew Easy!

Sewing Pouch

Brother Sew Easy classes daily!

Make this handy Sewing Pouch to organise your sewing tools. Book at the Brother Stand A27.

Cost: $10 Times: 10am and 2pm daily. Duration: 1 hour

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To develop our first longarm quilting machines, we took our time. With over 120 years of experience and innovation, we’ve equipped our 20� longarm machines with the features and quality quilters demand. From the electronically controlled tension system with numeric settings to the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR), to the unique threading system and needle threader, you will love the Q 20 longarm to complete all of your quilt projects with ease.

The BERNINA Q 20 is standard as a sit-down model and may be upgraded to a frame model.

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Not all models and accessories are available in all countries

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Visit the Gift Shop

See the full range of merchandise at the show! The Gift Shop is located at the show entrance at the Help Desk. Grab a souvenir for yourself or a gift for a crafty friend! There are lots to choose from!

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Handy Rotary Cutter USB

‘I’m intocraft’ bag $15

Handy bag handles 3 for just $2

Only $16 – stores 4GB

Just $9.95 at the Show Gift Shop

Multitool $15

Chalkboard mugs $10 each

Shopping Vouchers Cut out these vouchers and bring them with you to the fair for GREAT savings!

The vouchers must be presented at the time of purchase.

45mm Replacement Blade

Collapsible drink bottle $7

Super-sized Inspiration Umbrella $20

Present this voucher to receive a set of 7 tungsten alloy steel replacement 45mm cutter blades for only $19.95 per set. Limit 3 per customer (while stocks last).

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Sew Much Brighter!

White and Grey Tote $12

Crafty pouches $9 each

Present this voucher to receive a Daylight Ultra Bright LED Sewing Machine Lamp that runs on mains power for only $39.95, regular price $69.95. Limit of 3 per customer (while stocks last).

Stand F26 Daylightman.com.au

Live. Love. Make. bag $15

Craft & Quilt Fair bag $5

Scissorman Bargain Bunch Present this voucher to receive a set of six Perfect Point scissors and an OLFA brand snap-off craft knife made in Japan for only $20, retail value $40. Limit of three per customer (while stocks last).

Stand F26 Scissorman.com.au Keep Calm bag $15

Car Stickers $5 each

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Shopping Vouchers Cut out these vouchers and bring them with you to the fair for GREAT savings!

The vouchers must be presented at the time of purchase.

AUSTRALASIAN QUILT CONVENTION

APRIL 5 – 8, 2018 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens Melbourne, Australia Thursday to Sunday • 10am to 4.30pm daily

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AQC Discovers Mexico THERE IS A CASH PRIZE POOL OF $5,500 TO BE WON!

Join us on this unique tour to Mexico City, the old capital of the ENTRIES CLOSE Aztec FEBRUARY empire. 2, 2018 Highlights include cruising the channels of Xochimilco, the

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Teotihuacan Pyramids, and the Basilica of Guadalupe.

“Loved this event as a first-timer and As well as I’ll a 3 day to the Patchwork be pass back next year!”& Quilt Expo there will be opportunities to visit local arts and craft markets and explore

at leisure. were great” “The entertainment the andcitylectures

2 night stopover in Dallas, Texas is also included.

“How doA you do it? Just keeps getting better”

Delegates 2017

$3755 per

• 9 Nights (7 in Mexico City and 2 in Dallas) person • Breakfast daily Twin Visit the website for details.

• Return economy airfares with Qantas / share Convention classes go live in October American Airlines ex Sydney including taxes* 2017; Sydney 24th Feb) • 13th - 22nd 2018 (arrival signFebup for Feb updates oninto the website.

• Hotel transfers • Entry into the Expo for the duration of the Fair • Full Organised by: day Quilt Cruise in Mexico City including +61 2fees, 9452 7575 class, transport, entrance guides and lunch.

• One day Tour to Teotihuacan Pyramids & Guadalupe aqc@expertiseevents.com.au events Shrine, includes transport, entrance fees, guides and lunch.

Admission charges apply.

Artworks by Debbie Guihot, Megan Byrne, Raylene Richardson and Yvonne Chapman.

Images: (from left): Kangaroo & Wattle by Linden Lancaster; Karkalla by Brenda Gael Smith

www.aqc.com.au

For bookings and further information please contact us on Ph: 02 9418 0011 or Email: info@nationwidetravel.com.au

Mixed Media and more !

Join Crece Thomas and Mahe Salah at the Zyneri stand and create a gorgeous mixed media project. You’ll learn new techniques and use silicone moulds, stencils, paperclay, and a range of Finnabair mixed media products including waxes, paints, mists, gessos and more.

10.30am, 12noon and 1.30pm: Stencil techniques using various methods and mediums. Class cost $10.

9.30am, 11am and 12.30pm: Get hands on with a fun project on altered art. Use old embellishments with gessos, inks, sprays, paints and waxes to alter them. Class cost $10.

2pm: Create paperclay flowers using flower cutters and silicone veiners. Class cost $10.

10am, 11.30am and 1pm: Use silicone moulds to create embellishments using paperclay for a mixed media project.

Class cost $10.

Quilting Tips

Join Pauline Rogers at Pauline’s Quilters World Pop-up classes, Stand G06, at the following presentations:

10.30am and 12.30pm: Free Motion Quilting.

Want to quilt your quilts on your normal domestic sewing machine, have great even stitches and wonderful creative designs? After this session you will be quilting like a pro!

11.30am and 1.30pm: Quilt As You Go. Be amazed how easy making quilts can be using Pauline’s QAYG techniques. A treasure chest of ideas will be shown step by step.

2.30pm: Patchwork Precision.

Having trouble cutting sewing and achieving accurate points? Don’t be put off, join this session to see how to overcome these challenges.

2.30pm: Altered ribbon spool.

Class cost $10.

Visit Zyneri at stand B03.

Make a Gift Tag

Free Tag – Ellenor Wadsworth, Kaszazz Using new products just released come along and make a free tag. Different one each day. See our brand new catalogue with luscious as always, new projects.

Show special $8 for your very own copy.

Class cost: It’s free!

At Kaszazz, Stand F01.

Join us Online

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Subscribe to the Craft Fair Friend online and access it from any device – desktop, tablet and phone – and share interesting items with people you know via email or social media. Update your subscription to the online version and we will email you as soon as the next preview magazine goes live. You will help the environment and we can put any savings into bringing a better show to you. Visit: www.craftevents.com.au, click on ‘Sign up for the latest news’ and you’ll never miss out!

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WED TO SAT ONLY Presentation by guest artist from the UK, 2.30pm Kerry Lord – book at craftevents.com.au

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Workshop 3 Listen & Learn

Embellish and Adorn Miss Rose Sister Violet

Make & Take 3 Hands On

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Make & Take 2 Hands On

Sashiko Brooch BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft

Japanese HOSHI Origami Stars Wabi-Sabi Designs

Boro Coasters BeBe Bold - Japanese Textiles & Craft

What you can do with Rulers Fabric Patch

Make your own baby Creative shower gifts with iron-on with Buttons washi tape Bowerbirdy Hands On Workshop

How to Stitch Boro

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Altered Art

Chiku Chiku Bag Fabric with Panache

2pm-4pm Crochet Edge Applique Pillow Cutting Cloth

Mixed Media Techniques for Paper & Textiles Catchy Crafts

Ribbon Spool

Paperclay Flowers Learn te Therapeutic Patchwork Art of Sashiko Precision Stitching

Quilt As You Go

Free Motion Quilting

Quilt As You Go

Free Motion Quilting

Sewing Pouch

Sewing Pouch

Brother ScanNCut

Bernina Sew & Go!

Bernina Sew & Go!

Embroidered Gift Pouch

Embroidered Gift Pouch

Embroidered Gift Pouch from 11.15am

Embroidered Gift Pouch

Rag Rugs with Naomi Huntsman

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Kokedama Workshop with Patricia Foley

Terrarium Workshop with Patricia Foley

Studio Classes Friday

Studio Classes Thursday

Macrame Wall Hanging with Kathie Overeem

See page 17

Studio Classes Saturday

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Studio Classes Sunday

How To Draw A Kerry Lord Fashion Bilby Class Garment Ceramic Macrame Onto A Wall Fashion Rag Rugs Jewellery Figure with with Naomi Painting Hanging with with Penelope Huntsman Bonnie Kathie Bell Hislop Overeem

How To Draw A Fashion Figure with Penelope Bell

Pop Up Class Pauline’s Studio Janome Brother Bernina Brother Quilters Classes Sew Easy ScanNCut Sew & Go! Sewing Room World Wednesday Hands On Hands On Hands On Hands On Listen & Learn See page See page See page See page See page See page 31 27 31 25 23 16

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EME Machine Embroidery Party Wednesday to Saturday – see page 25 for details PLUS Kaszazz all day make and take classs at stand F01 – it’s free!

Fabric Covered Notebook Sewn and Quilted

Lampshade A Small Making with Project, with Japanese a Plethora Tenugui of Delights fabrics One of the Hands On Verandah girls Workshop

Adding Mixed Pincushion & Colour to NEW Media Needlecase Mini Mosaic Your Projects Japanese Project Krazy Catchy Crafts Canvas & Hime Kreations Stand (Princess) Style Krazy Christmas Wallet Make It Come join Kreations & Table Runners Stencil Patchwork Mozaic Sashiko Hint Annie Lane Picklemouse Techniques Mariko Japan corner Buttons Corner

Smocking Without A Pleater Smocking Guild

Mixed Media Project

Altered Art

Stencil Techniques

Mixed Media Project

Altered Art

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Pop Up Pop Up Class Class Indigo Niche Zyneri Hands On Hands On

Which Inks to Stencil Fabric Flower Use? Techniques Brooch Catchy Crafts

Latest Gizmos and Gadgets High Quality in Paper Felt Crafting The Timeless English Paper Cross-Body Catchy Crafts Handmade Piecing Tablet Bag Book Blue Willow Sewing Studio Mio Cottage Buddies Australia

The Ring Pincushion Studio Mio

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Make & Demo Station Take 4 Listen & Learn Hands On

Classes run daily at the fair unless indicated

Make your Doubleown leather opening accessory 3-pocket with easy Festive Fun Sashiko wallet leatherwork Picklemouse with Easy kits from Corner Snap Button Japan Patchwork Hands On Mariko Japan Workshop

Make & Take 1 Hands On

2pm – 4pm Shibori Judy Niemeyer & Indigo Pattern Reading Sewing Buddies Dyeing WabiSabi Designs Australia

3 Quilts in 30 Minutes!

Quilting by Fiona

Square Up and Slotted Rulers Punch with Judy

Appliqué Newsflash Craft Cubby

Sew Kind of Wonderful Punch with Judy

Circlicious Piecing Flip la K

Upcycle and Recycle My Little Bead Shop

What's Flipp-n New Flip la K

Special Crochet Edge Make and Take class Cutting Cloth - Creative Quilting Inspirations see page 15 Punch with Judy

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Workshop 2 Listen & Learn

Top 10 Tools Traditional Meets for Stitchers & Modern in Wool Quilters Stitch-aFelt Appliqué ma-jigs by Julie Just Patchwork Hall Designs

Workshop 1 Listen & Learn

Quilt As You Latest Cricut Go, Reversible & Die Cutting Scrap Quilts Collections Margaret’s Close To My Heart Fabrics Understanding 11.30am Magic Half Thread Weights Squares and WonderFil Quarter Squares Barossa Quilt & Specialty Craft Cottage Threads Discover 12noon Indigenous Needle Felting Art Fabrics The Bay Window Logan’s Patchwork & Heather’s Fabrics Designs 12.30pm Machine Embroidery Inspiration Stitch-a-ma-jigs The latest tips to by Julie Hall making beautiful Designs handmade cards Cardmaking.net 1pm Make Your Own Handbags Margaret’s Fabrics

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