Canberra Craft Fair Friend 2017

VOL. 18 ISSUE 5

Fair Friend C A N B E R R A

AUGUST 10 – 13, 2017

Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell • Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm daily

FIND SOMETHING DIFFERENT All in one place!

CARD MAKING

Free demonstrations & workshops

TEXTILE ART

41 works from 7 countries

Come to the

of QUILTS, QUIRKY AND COOL More than 300 on display

MODERN QUILTS

Meet your local group

All under one roof!

PAINTERLY EFFECTS Try on paper & fabric

BLUE & WHITE Learn Shibori

LISTEN AND LEARN Art techniques to try

Welcome Dear Craft Fair Friends,

One of the best things about the Craft & Quilt Fair is seeing the work of other people and sharing ideas. We can all learn and be inspired by seeing what other creative souls are making.

This fair is jam-packed with inspiration. Included in your ticket to the fair will be the annual exhibition of Canberra Quilters – a showcase of amazing local talent with new quilts and textile works on display.

Also on display will be the Aussie Bush Project; an exhibition of shared work initiated by Dijanne Cevaal. Her original linocut designs printed on hand dyed fabric panels, have been embroidered and embellished by people around the country – a lovely way to share ideas. Come and see the pieces hung together.

We are also bringing an international exhibition of art quilts with work from seven different countries.

If papercraft is your thing catch the demonstrations where you can learn how to use all those fun products and gadgets to make cards and artworks.

Or you could take up some relaxing Japanese stitching, and learn about shibori dyeing.

As usual we will have a full program of workshops and hands-on sessions, all day every day of the fair. For the latest updates, visit the website at www.craftevents.com.au For the latest information, like us on facebook at /intocraft and follow us on Instagram @intocraft.

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

See you there!

Bus & Coach Trips to the Fair Book your seat on a bus/coach trip to the fair – easier than driving and you’ll meet new friends! Contact the companies below to secure your seat today: Cowra Patchwork Contact: Joanne Cameron Email: cowrapatchwork@bigpond.com Phone: 02 6342 3854 Address: Shop 2, 119 Kendal Street, Cowra 2794 NSW Day of Trip: Sunday August 13, 2017 Pick Up Details: Cowra – Departs 7.30am, from Cowra Patchwork Returns approximately 5.30pm Cost: $55.00 per person includes Return Coach Travel, Morning Tea and entry into the Canberra Fair.

helloworld via Campbelltown & Bowral Contact: Belinda Email: belinda.bowral@helloworld.com.au Phone: 02 4861 2888 Address: Shop 24, 24/37 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral 2576 NSW Day of Trip: Friday August 11, 2017 Pick Up Details: Depart Campbelltown at 7.45 am and depart Bowral at 8.45am. Return to Bowral approximately 6.00pm and Campbelltown approximately 7.00pm.

Cost: $75.00 per person includes return coach travel from Campbelltown or Bowral, entry into the Craft & Quilt Fair, morning and afternoon tea stop (food & drink at own expense).

Craft Fair Friend Vol. 18 Issue 5 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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At a glance

August 10 – 13, 2017 Thursday to Sunday • 10am to 4.30pm daily Exhibition Park In Canberra, located on the corner of Northbourne Avenue and Flemington Road, Mitchell, ACT. TICKETS: • Adults: $19 at the door; $17* online • Seniors Card Holders: $17 at the door; $16* online • Age & Disability Pensioners: $16 at the door; $15* online • Children 5-16 years (under 5 free): $10 at the door; $9* online • Family (2 adults & 2 children): $42 at the door; $41* 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: $35 at the door; $32* online • 3 Day Pass: $49 at the door; $48* online • 4 Day Pass: $61 at the door; $60* online ID may be required for fair entry; passes not transferable. *Booking fee – online & phone credit card purchases: $1.00 + 1% of the ticket price (max $2.95) on each ticket. Please note: All tickets are non-refundable.

GROUP TICKETS*: Group Adult ticket: $15* (minimum purchase is 10 group adult tickets, must be pre-purchased before Friday August 4. This offer is not valid for door sales.)

Book online with Ticket Booth at 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 you get a JAG watch valued at $159 – just for you! **Only one watch each available to the first ten group organisers to book their 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 & phone credit card purchases: $1.00 + 1% of the ticket price (max $2.95) 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 prize to win and no form to fill in!

SCHOOL GROUPS: Teachers and Students Group ticket: $8* (available for pre-purchase only before Friday August 4, 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.

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

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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.

Read more on page 18.

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Go Modern The 21st Century Woman

Canberra Modern Quilt Guild is pleased to be returning to the Canberra Craft & Quilt Fair for the third year.

There’ll be a raffle again this year – first prize is a fabulous quilt made by CMQG members – as well as sewing demonstrations and quilt displays from our members.The theme for the display this year is The 21st Century Woman.

Come and see what their creative members have produced in response to this theme.

Textile Retrospective

Remember those school sewing class projects? Then those amazing creations you made when you learned to sew? The formal dress, the first baby dress, and the embroidered table cloth that seemed to take an eternity to make? Or did you create a wedding dress that took all year to embroider?

Quilt by Crystal McGann

CMQG provides an outlet for quilters and crafters of all abilities to connect in person and online, and share their passion for all things quilting. The MQG promotes the art of quilting with a modern aesthetic, and provides encouragement and support to new members interested in learning more about quilting. Through the global MQG movement, the Canberra branch connects with like-minded people around the world, drawing new inspiration and sharing ideas.

These unique textile creations occupy a special place in our heart, and this display will focus on projects made by the members of the ACT Textile Arts Association.

Members of ACTTAA - ACT Textile Arts Association each have their own ‘textile journey’.

Susan Chapman, President of the group explains, ‘We are a diverse group engaging in a variety of textile related activities. Our ‘journeys’ therefore depict a diversity of styles and techniques, often covering many years, in some cases from childhood to the present. Items will be displayed in time sequence for each member with labels stating techniques used and when the piece was completed. No doubt it will trigger many memories of your own projects made through the years.

Presented by ACT Textile Arts Association

Quilt by Felicity Gallagher

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In Your Prime

Presented by Canberra Quilters Annual Members’ Exhibition Come and see the wonderful range of new work on show at the Canberra Quilters Annual Members’ Exhibition, featuring work by both amateur and professional quilters, ranging in age from five to ninety-five.

Above: The 2016 Canberra Quilters Exhibition, right: Hummer by Karen Travis, 2016 quilt entry

Buy a raffle ticket for the chance to win one of three prizes: 1st Prize: Queen-size bed quilt, made by Jenny Bowker and Kath Hunt, and quilted by Fran Wilson from Willowpatch.

Valued at $3200 2nd Prize: A Bernina Oxford 6 sewing machine, donated by Bernina Australia.

Valued at $699 3rd Prize: Hamper of sewing/ quilting items.

Valued at $250 The raffle will be drawn at 4 pm on Sunday, August 13, at the Canberra Quilters Inc Exhibition.

There are quilts of all sizes, and creative clothing, by individuals and groups, showing many different styles, from traditional, handmade and hand quilted, to modern, mixed media, art quilts, raw edge finishes, embellishment, and more. This year’s challenge theme, ‘In your Prime’, has inspired an interesting variety of interpretations.

The Quilts for Others volunteer group will demonstrate the stages of the quilting process, from cutting to piecing, quilting and the final binding. Because of QFO, Canberra Quilters has now donated more than 4000 beautiful quilts to local charities.

Always a highlight of the exhibition, the renowned Sales Room provides visitors the chance to buy quality handmade items such as quilts, totes, cloth toys, Christmas decorations and sewing tools – a Christmas shopper’s delight.

The 2017 Canberra Quilters Exhibition will be officially opened on Thursday, August 10, at 11am by the talented Mary Taguchi from Mingei Studio in Braidwood.

AND… look for the creative signs which will remind you to look with your eyes!

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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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ANNOUNCING 2018 THEME:

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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From Pa per Play to Textile Art

COLLAGE TO STITCH

Presented by Four X Four, this exhibition will be on display at the fair.

Collage to Stitch is the work of four South Australian textile artists and is the culmination of one year’s exploration of collage as a tool for developing ideas.

COLLAGE TO STITC The themes chosen and the approaches taken reflect personal passions and generally revolve around nature. Flowers, trees and gardens were frequent topics for reflection by artists Maxine Fry, Ruth Galpin, Suzanne Gummow and Sandra Obst.

See the collages along with the resulting textile artworks on display at the Canberra Craft & Quilt Fair and meet artist Sandra Obst.

Details: Collage to Stitch exhibition presented by Four X Four. On display at the Canberra Craft & Quilt Fair

Meet the artist : Sandra Obst The materials that Sandra Obst uses include fabrics and papers, some old and previously used, and other textile ephemera. Colour and texture enhanced by hand and machine stitch are key design elements.

For Sandra the exploration and use of techniques and fibres are not only an aim in themselves but also a way to create a story with them being the vocabulary.

Colours of Summer: Hand dyed and painted papers, hand made organza three dimensional flowers, machine and hand stitch, beading

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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

Papercraft Display Mythical Creatures & Metallic Themes

A display of cards & layouts

Cards: Enjoy a display of handmade cards and photo scrapbook layouts from a recent challenge. The theme for the card challenge was Mythical Creatures and entrants used stamping, paper cutting, three dimensional techniques and mixed media.

Layouts: Creators of the layouts had to incorporate the theme Metallic in their work. Cash prizes were awarded to the winners.

Get great ideas and be inspired to create in paper.

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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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1. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand G21. Elegant Japanese Scarf with Kimono Chirimen soft silks: Make an elegant long scarf for this winter with authentic Japanese soft silks from Kimonos (Chirimen). 2. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand G21. Create this adorable Ohana Petite Shoe/ High-Heel Pouch with the easy-to-make kit. Buy a kit and get a complimentary pattern for the High-Heel Pouch. 3. DKS Lampwork, Stand C03.

Create unique lace bobbins with handmade glass beads by DKS Lampwork. Pairs or sets of beads available. 4. Lola Lovegrove, Stand C17.

Luxury Silk-Mohair Yarn – super soft and simple to learn crochet knots. 5. Fabric Care Company, Stand E13. 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, the iron guard is 100% non-stick while using the highest heat setting for all fabrics. 6. BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft, Stand D12. New Kamon designs table-runner/ wallhanging kit. Made from BeBe Bold’s pre-stencilled panel #3. 7. Scissorman, Stand B01. 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. 8. Studio Mio, Stand J23. The Frame Case. The frame opens wide and stays up for easy access so you can see everything in the case. A perfect case for organising your items. These kits are available in several fabric designs. Size approx. 20cm x 13cm x 6cm.

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9. Punch with Judy, Stand A02. 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. 10. Flip la K, Stand B05. Fiskars Circle Cutter... perfect circles for piecing, appliqué, Drunkards Path, Wedding Ring quilts ... it’s circalicious! 11. Studio Mio, Stand J23. Tool Show Special Bag. A fantastic show bag containing the multiplier starter set as well as additional attachments and a punch tool. Everything you need to install rivets, eyelets and snap buttons. Come and try it out at our stand! 12. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand G21. A variety of latest Yuwa Naomi Fabrics: Traditional brightly coloured Kimono designs will enhance your wallet and bag design. Top quality design that you won’t find elsewhere for special show price. 13. Craft Queen, Stand E09. Craft Queen have a huge range of new products including stamps and dies. This adorable bird stamp as well as the border and word dies are available.

14. Monica Poole Designs, Stand A16. New bag pattern from Monica Poole, the Sydney Satchel is timeless, smart and practical. 15. Monica Poole Designs, Stand A16. Elka the Elephant is majestic, magical and mesmerizing - a fun appliqué design by Alaura Poole of Monica Poole Designs.

16. Ceebee Quilts, Stand C06. If you’d like your sewing room to be less chaotic and have your bobbins beautiful behaved, all neat without those tangles, then the bobbin Huggee is the answer to your prayers. Just slip them onto your bobbins and no more mess. Australian owned and made.

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17. Studio Mio, Stand J23. Book Binding Kit. Classic craft using a modern method. The high quality materials and clear and simple instructions in this kit make it easy to construct a beautiful book with a professional bound finish. Decorate the cover and add a book mark to make your own unique creation. Three books per kit. Suitable ages 6 to adult. 18. Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand A21. Dark Be Gone LED sewing machine lighting, two year guarantee, transferable between machines, 27 year globe life! 19. Daylightman, Stand B01. DuoLamp Floor Lamp by Daylight – two heads on the lamp can be used together or opened until they are one long lamp head giving maximum illumination width exactly where you need it. 56 high quality bright LEDs provide accurate colour matching and can be dimmed with four brightness levels. 20. Flip la K, Stand B05.

Make this awesome quilt top with our new Flip-n Swirley Template! 21. Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand A21. Buy a Birch mini steam iron from us and you’ll be giving to the Challenge charity supporting kids with cancer. Plus, Caddy Pad Junior pattern and kits. 22. Bernina Australia, Stand C11. Add a new level of creativity to your quilts by using the two new sets of BERNINA Quilting Rulers. Create wonderful patterns such as feathers, circles, scallops, spirals and many more. 23. Brother Australia, Stand E10. 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. 24. Craft Cubby, Stand B15. Applifix fusible webbing is great for all appliqué projects, find out about the great show specials at the stand.

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Listen and Learn Sashiko Hint Corner Take your papercraft skills to the next level and pick up handy tips and techniques from the experts in these FREE sessions each day. No bookings required.

Join Doug and Dina from Catchy Crafts, Stand B22, as they take the mystery out of papercrafting by introducing you to many different techniques.

11am – 12noon: t Latest Machines, Tools and Gadgets in Paper Crafting. 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 – 12.30pm: Which Inks to Use? 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.

Join Sue and 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 and 2.30pm: 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.

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1pm – 1.30pm: t Adding Colour to Your Projects. Learn how to use alcohol markers, watercolour markers, crayons and pencils to add colour to your work.

12noon: Come Join Sashiko Hint Corner and see new prestencilled Sashiko panels with exclusive designs, tools to make Sashiko a joy to do and ask any Sashiko-related questions you may have – see a small trunk show of products and samples – IT’S FREE!

1pm: 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.

2pm – 3pm: Mixed Media Techniques for Paper and Textiles.

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

Includes panel of six plus Sashiko thread and Sashiko needle plus instructions.

To pre-book and secure your preferred class and day please email sales@indigoniche.com or visit Stand B16 at the fair.

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DreamWeaver VQ3000 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.

BONUS Multi-function Foot Controller $349 VALUE

What's on at stand E10 Get more from your machine 11am

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WIN A $100 LABELLING PACK

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.

Get more from your machine Hot foot it to the stand to see a variety of feet for your machine in action.

Don't forget to book your place in our daily Sew Easy workshops See the ScanNCut in action daily

Talk to the Brother Team for a great deal designed just for you!

Arty Paper Play

Pick up some fabulous arty ideas at this free demonstration.

Cathy Greschke from Bellbird Paperarts will be conducting mesmerizing demonstrations all day on her stand.

At Bellbird Paperarts, Stand E14, Cathy will show how to get the most out of using enchanting watercolour powders.

These bright and luscious powdered paints explode into colour with a simple spritz of water and can be used to colour-in your designs, pool colour within a wall of embossing powder, create a coloured spray or try a clever technique to create backgrounds. Cathy has developed many effective and creative techniques – come and learn from her.

Get beading!

Join Gail Lawrence from Creative Fashion Accessories at Stand D07 in this fun make and take class. Classes suitable for all skill levels.

10.30am and 2.45pm: Beaded Scarf Learn the technique for making a beaded scarf necklace with interchangeable parts. Lots of colours to choose from.

Cost $25.

Class duration 60 mins.

1pm: Embellished Scarf Learn the technique for turning a plain scarf into a classy embellished scarf. Lots of colours to choose from.

Cost $29.

Class duration 60 mins.

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Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies

Pop into Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies, Stand C07 at any time during the fair and make this cute Christmas card. Everything will be supplied for you to complete your card. Cost $5.

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YOU COULD WIN!

Daily prize giveaways!

Be part of our Happy Hour Daily Draw at 3pm!

YOU COULD WIN!

At 1pm each day, we’ll give out tickets for Happy Hour. Grab a ticket, then be there at 3pm for the draw – you could win!

BabyLock will give away one Overlocker Thread Pack valued at $70.

Each day Wabi-Sabi Designs will give away a KONYA-I Natural Indigo Dye Pack valued at $60.

Each day Punch with Judy will give away a Pleatmaker, Rajah cloth and on-line course valued at $110.

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!

The Quilting Patch will give away a gift pack of Eppiflex English Paper Piecing templates, to the value of $45.

Sew Easy!

Beautifully Decorated Zipper Pouch Brother Sew Easy classes daily!

Test drive the ScanNCut Machine and Innov-ís NV1100 – a sewing

and quilting machine – and create a beautifully decorated and very handy zipper pouch. You will learn how quick and easy appliqué designs can be cut using the ScanNCut machine then use the Innov-ís NV1100 to decorate the zipper pouch and insert a zipper using the machine.

Cost: $10 Times: 10.30am and 1.30pm daily Duration: 90 minutes. Book at Stand E10

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

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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.

11am ♥ ★ Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand D05. Learn how to create scrap quilts from fabric strips, jelly rolls and rulers.

Plus receive a free information sheet. 11.30am ♥ Sashiko Hitomezashi ‘One Stitch Sashiko’. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft, Stand D12. See how easy Hitomezashi is – One Stitch Sashiko – with the new pre-stencilled dotted grid fabric. See new kits and samples. 12noon ♥ ★ What’s Flipp-n New. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand B05. 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. 12.30pm ♥ The latest tips to making beautiful handmade cards. Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand A10.

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 D05. Learn how to make quick and easy table runners using our binding tool. 2pm ♥ ★ OMG. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand B05. See Brenda’s quick, easy way to piecing circles, Drunkards Path, Wedding Rings, random circles totally circlicious. Circle piece the easy way.

11am ♥ ★ Creative Quilting Inspirations.

Helen Sullivan, Punch with Judy, Stand A02.

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. 11.30am ♥ ★ Ideas and Inspiration for Card Making.

Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand E09. Nicole will share ideas for using dies and embossing folders to make stunning cards. You’ll be inspired to create a variety of cards including shaker cards.

Come along and you’ll have the chance to win a prize pack each day! 12noon ♥ ★ Sew Kind of Wonderful. Quick Curves with Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand A02. 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 ♥ ★ Indigenous Art Fabrics. Margaret Kirby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A09. 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 40,000 years of history and culture. Incorporate these wonderful fabrics to create stunning Australian quilts.

11am ♥ Quilt As You Go, Reversible Scrap Quilts. Monica Poole Designs, Stand A16. 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.

1pm ♥ ★ Square Up and Slotted Rulers. Helen Sullivan, Punch with Judy, Stand A02. 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.

11.30am ♥ Appliqué Newsflash. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby, Stand B15. 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!.

2pm ♥ ★ X-Blocks. Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand A02.

Put fun into quilts with no-waste techniques using straight-forward designs and easy cutting techniques using NEW X-Blocks rulers.

Change a basic 9-patch block to make stars plus more so easily!

12noon ♥ ★ Upcycle and Recycle. Gail Lawrence, Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand D07. Come along and see some new ways to tie and wear your scarves. Learn how to upcycle your old scarves into scarf jewellery. 1pm ♥ Make Your Own Handbags. Monica Poole Designs, Stand A16. 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 ♥ Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques.

Juanita Bugge, Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand A21. 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. What are the paper piecing tools, and how they work.

PLUS! Debra Van Der Meulen and Janine Hucker from Cardmaking.net will hold free demonstrations on their stand each day of the fair.

Visit them at Stand A10.

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 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 A21.

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 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 D12.

 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 F06.

 11am ★ ♥ Double-opening 3-pocket Sashiko wallet with Easy Snap Button.

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!

 11am ★ ♥ Texture Paste Meets Colourful

Seasons. Ann Craig, Stampin’ Up! Take your card making to the next level. Learn how to use the latest trend in card making – Texture Paste. Use it; colour it; glitter it and emboss it on cards or canvas. 3 x exclusive fun and creative technique tutorials with each booking. ‘Lucky Paster’ Prize in each class. Kit Cost $25. Book at Stand D13.  12noon ★ ♥ Z-fold Christmas Cards. Denise Spencer,

Stampin’ Up! Clever folding and creative elements bring a new dimension to Christmas. Kit includes two gorgeous card designs, one to make at class and one to take home. Prize draw for each class. Kit Cost $25. Book at Stand D13.

Kit cost $20. Book at Stand G21.

 12noon ♥ 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 E27.

 1pm ★ ♥ New Illusional Star Pin Cushion with fancy cover button. Dai – The Ninja, Patchwork Mariko Japan.

Special bonus: Revolutionary cover button maker from Japan is included in the kit! Make two, make one for you and one for your friend. Can you figure out how to sew this intricate star-shaped pin cushion from just two squares?

It’s easy, and enlarging the pattern will make a large cushion.

Kit cost $18.

Book at Stand G21.  2pm ★ ♥ 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 bookmark. 16 pages of high quality paper included. Size: 9.5cm x 10.5 x 0.9cm. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand J23.

 2pm ★ ♥ Watercolour WOW. Lorraine Spencer, Stampin’ Up! Haven’t tried water colouring because you think you’re not an artist? This session will show you how relaxing and rewarding it is.

Create your own masterpiece in class and complete a second one at home. Each class will have a lucky prize winner. Kit Cost $20.

Book at Stand D13.

Make a Gift Tag Join the Kaszazz team and make a pretty tag with new Ranger Distress Oxide inks and the new Kaszazz stamp range. There’s a different tag to make each day – just stop by any time and get started. Just bring your enthusiasm and smiles!

Cost: It’s free! At Kaszazz, Stand F09.

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RED HOT SHOW SPECIALS SAVE $1,000

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Put your order in early at BERNINA Stand #C11 Visit our stand for other show specials available All special prices only while stocks last.

BSR Package: BSR, Walking Foot & Foot #37

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!

Handy Rotary Cutter USB

Only $16 – stores 4GB

101 Tips for Craft Book Just $9.95 at the Show Gift Shop

Crafty badges $3 each

Multitool $15

Folding umbrella $15

Chalkboard mugs $10 each

Showbag Special!

Just $25

for $50 value – at the Help Desk

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.

Collapsible drink bottle $7

White and Grey Tote $12

Super-sized Inspiration Umbrella $20

Crafty pouches $9 each

45mm Replacement Blade 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).

Stand B01 Scissorman.com.au

Sew Much Brighter!

Live. Love. Make. bag $15

Craft & Quilt Fair bag $5

Pink Pen $2

Brown Pen $1 Crafty handbag hook $5

Handy pens

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 B01 Daylightman.com.au

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 B01 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

ANNOUNCING THE 2018 AQC CHALLENGE THEME:

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“Loved this event as a first-timer and I’ll be back next year!”

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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.

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.

WoodworkersLive!

See skilled craftsmen working – live at the fair.

Come and see the Western Sydney Woodturners Association Inc in action. There will be lathes and other tools being worked. The ‘woodies’ will demonstrate and explain the finer details of the art of wood turning, making bowls, platters, pens and many other items. PLUS browse a large display of finished works.

Buy a gorgeous timber gift, learn about lathe and other timber work, or just watch the creative fun.

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Join our online Craft Fair Friend so you can get the latest information, on any device, at any time.

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!

You could win this lucky door prize! $800 worth of Horn sewing furniture

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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.

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Mixed Media Techniques for Paper and Textiles

Adding Colour to Your Projects

Which Inks to Use?

Latest Gizmos and Gadgets in Paper Crafting

See page 13

Demo Stations Catchy Crafts Listen & Learn

How to Stitch Boro

Learn the Therapeutic Art of Sashiko stitching

Come join Sashiko Hint Corner

How to Stitch Boro

See page 13

Pop-Up Class: Indigo Niche Hands On

2.45pm – 3.45pm Beaded Scarf

Embellished Scarf

Beaded Scarf

See page 15

Pop-Up Class: Creative Fashion Accessories Hands On

Make a Gift Tag – free classes running all day

See page 19

Pop-Up Class: Kaszazz Hands On

PLUS! Happy Hour at 3pm daily • At 1pm each day, we’ll give out tickets for Happy Hour. Grab a ticket, then be there at 3pm for the draw – you could win!

Watercolour WOW Stampin’ Up!

Z-fold Christmas Cards Stampin’ Up!

Texture Paste Meets Colourful Seasons Stampin’ Up!

Make & Take 3 Hands On

Brother Sew Easy

Brother Sew Easy

See page 16

Brother Sew Easy Hands On

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The Timeless Handmade Book Studio Mio

New Illusional Star Pin Cushion with fancy cover button Patchwork Mariko Japan

English Paper Piecing Blue Willow Cottage

Double-opening 3-pocket Sashiko wallet with Easy Snap Button Patchwork Mariko Japan

See page 18

Make & Take 2 Hands On

4.30pm

2pm – 4pm Shibori & Indigo Dyeing Wabi-Sabi Designs

Sashiko Brooch BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft

Japanese HOSHI Origami Stars Wabi-Sabi Designs

High Quality Felt Cross Body–Tablet Bag Sewing Buddies Australia

Make & Take 1 Hands On

4pm

X-Blocks Punch with Judy

Square Up and Slotted Rulers Punch with Judy

Indigenous Art Fabrics Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics

Sew Kind of Wonderful.

Quick Curves Punch with Judy

Ideas and Inspiration for Card Making Craft Queen

Creative Quilting Inspirations Punch with Judy

Workshop 3 Listen & Learn

4pm

Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques Sewing Buddies Australia

Make Your Own Handbags Monica Poole Designs

Upcycle and Recycle Creative Fashion Accessories

Appliqué Newsflash Craft Cubby

Quilt As You Go Monica Poole Designs

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Workshop 2 Listen & Learn

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OMG Flip la K

Quick & Easy Table Runners Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage

The latest tips to making beautiful handmade cards Cardmaking.net

What's Flipp-n New Flip la K

Sashiko Hitomezashi ‘One Stitch Sashiko’ BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft

Magic Half Squares and Quarter Square Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage

Workshop 1 Listen & Learn

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