Melbourne 2017 Craft Fair Friend

VOL. 18 ISSUE 4

Fair Friend MELBOURNE

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Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf • Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 4.30pm daily

MORE THAN 110 STANDS All you need in one place!

NORWEGIAN’S GOOD Meet ARNE & CARLOS

WOOL FASHION Inspiring knits

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of QUILTS; QUIRKY AND COOL More than 300 on display

PAPER PLAY Make & Take

All under one roof!

PAINTERLY EFFECTS Try on paper & fabric

BLUE & WHITE Learn Shibori

SPECIAL 2 HOUR CLASS! Luscious Liberty & Linen

Welcome Dear Craft Fair Friends,

In the midst of winter, what better way to spend an evening than in front of the fire knitting?

In Norway, I imagine there are many evenings that could be well spent like this and at the fair this year we welcome two world-renowned knitters from Norway; designers and authors ARNE & CARLOS. Their charming designs, which have a distinct Scandi flavour combined with a witty contemporary edge, have captivated knitters around the world. Their books are much loved, and now you can meet ARNE & CARLOS in person at the fair.

Sharing craft ideas with people who share your passion is one of the pleasures of craft; whether they are in your community, in your country or across the other side of the world.

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. Come and see the pieces hung together.

One of the highlights of the fair will be the Victorian Quilters Quilt Showcase, an exhibition of around 300 traditional, innovative and art quilts made by members, plus several special interest exhibitions.

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 Like us on facebook at /intocraft and on Instagram @intocraft to see behind the scenes action.

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/coach trip to the fair – easier than driving and you’ll meet new friends! Contact the companies below to secure your seat today:

Cullen’s Bus Lines via Wangaratta Email: accounts@cullensbuslines.com.au Phone: 03 5721 6611 Website: www.cullensbuslines.com.au Address: 8-12 Bullivant St, Wangaratta VIC, 3677 Day of Trip: Sunday July 30, 2017 Pick Up Details: to be advised Cost: $97 includes bus and fair entry.

Lodges Bus Service from Albury, Wodonga, Culcairn, Wangaratta and surrounds Email: info@lodgesbusservice.com.au Phone: 02 6029 8657 Website: www.lodgesbusservice.com.au Address: 103 Catherine Crescent, Lavington NSW & 73 Railway Parade, Culcairn NSW. Day of Trip: Saturday July 29, 2017 Pick Up Details: Albury, Wodonga, Culcairn and Wangaratta.

Cost: $85 per person, includes entry into the fair.

Sale Bus Lines via Sale, Maffra & Heyfield areas Email: salebuslines@hotmail.com Phone: 03 5144 0604 & 0427 057 042 Address: Montgomery VIC, 3851 Day of Trip: Thursday July 27, 2017 Pick Up Details: Sale, Maffra & Heyfield areas.

Cost: to be advised.

Ford’s Coach Travel – Shepparton Email: fordsbus@shepparton.net.au Phone: 03 5821 3777 Website: www.fordscoachtravel.com.au Address: 19 Wheeler St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630 Day of Trip: Sunday July 30, 2017 Pick Up Details: contact office Cost: Adult $75, Concession $70, includes coach travel, morning and afternoon tea and entry into the fair.

Christian’s Bus Company Warrnambool Trip Email: terang@christiansbus.com.au Phone: 03 5592 1330 Website: www.christiansbus.com.au Address: 6A Baynes Street, Terang, VIC, 3264 Day of Trip: Saturday July 29, 2017 Pick Up Details: Warrnambool, Terang, Camperdown & Colac areas Cost: $77 per person, includes coach travel and entry into the fair.

At a glance

July 27 – 30, 2017 Thursday to Sunday • 9am to 4.30pm daily Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf 2 Clarendon Street, Melbourne VIC 3006 TICKETS: • Adults: $22 at the door; $19* online • Seniors Card Holders: $21 at the door; $18* online • Age & Disability Pensioners: $18 at the door; $17* online • Children 5-16 years (under 5 free): $11 at the door; $10* online • Family (2 adults & 2 children): $53 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: $41 at the door; $36* online • 3 Day Pass: $57 at the door; $54* online • 4 Day Pass: $71 at the door; $68* 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: $17* (minimum purchase is 10 group adult tickets, must be pre-purchased before Friday July 21. 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 pink 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 prizes to win and no form to fill in!

SCHOOL GROUPS: Teachers and Students Group ticket: $9* (available for pre-purchase only before Friday July 21, 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 4 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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Norwegian’s Good

Scandinavian Knitting Sensations: ARNE & CARLOS

For the first time ever, Scandinavians Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison are visiting our Australian shores. Highly regarded designers, textile artists and authors, their colourful and visually striking work is influenced by their Scandinavian background and their everyday life in rural Norway.

The duo has partnered with the Wangaratta Woollen Mills to create an exclusive design collection with Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton 8 ply. This collection (pictured) features two stunning designs; a knit throw and scarf, with a unique construction that requires no ends to be sewn in!

ARNE & CARLOS creations have also designed bonus patterns for you to knit a beanie and crochet a floral brooch.

ARNE & CARLOS will present their story. Hear details of their homeland, Norway, their sources of inspiration, and how they work together to create such beautiful pieces.

Meet ARNE & CARLOS at the fair from 11am to 3pm each day.

Don’t miss their presentation at 11am until 12noon daily, at The Wool Hub, in the fair.

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Wool on Parade

Cleckheaton Superfine Merino Fashion Show Join us at the fair for the Cleckheaton Superfine Merino Fashion Show.

Daily at 1pm until 2pm, the parade will feature more than 20 looks including two new design collections and five new shades of yarn in the Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton range. This presentation will also include a ‘Meet the Grower’ Q & A session from an Australian Superfine wool grower.

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You’re invited to a Yarn Tasting Enjoy a gourmet selection of Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton shades in this daily ‘Yarn Tasting’ session at the fair.

This is Australian Superfine wool yarn at its finest; when you touch this luscious yarn, you’ll understand this product is something very special.

It’s all happening in the Wool Hub, check the fair map for the location.

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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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Quilt Showcase

Victorian Quilters annual members’ exhibition Victorian Quilters Inc will present a spectacular display of quilts at the Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair this year. Appreciate the incredible talents of Victorian Quilters Inc members as well as award winning quilt designs and styles.

Providence by Margaret Mews

Miss Hitchens’ Whimsy

Quilts from the Colonies by Margaret Mew

Highlights to see at this year’s show: • An inspiring display of almost 300 quilts by members and member groups.

• A range of styles including traditional, innovative and art quilts.

• Amazing entries from the Travelling Suitcase Exhibition, with creative interpretations of the ‘Two Colour‘ challenge.

The Awards Ceremony will be held at 12noon on the opening day of the Exhibition, July 27, 2017.

Special Guests Margaret Mew Margaret is the author of Quilts from the Colonies and maker of amazing antique and reproduction quilts. Margaret has been quilting since her 30’s when she was inspired by a friend to take up the hobby.

Since then Margaret has created stunning works, some of which have taken up to seven years to complete.

Chris Serong Chris has been sewing since she was nine years old and made many of her own clothes as a teenager as well as clothes for her children. Chris has been a constant entrant to Quilt Showcase, receiving many awards for her varied work. You will be delighted by 20 of her magical quilts.

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QUILTS MEMB BY ERS VICTORIAN QUILTERS Victorian Quilters Inc.

Raffle Quilt The amazing “Aus-Pina”.

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Designed and pieced by Margaret Parkinson and long arm quilted by Vicki Jenkin. Tickets are selling like hotcakes. The Raffle is our only fundraiser of the year and aids our Grants and Charitable Works Programs as well as VQ events.

Tickets $2.00 each available at the Quilt Exhibition.

The alternate prize is a Bernette sewing machine.

Very Snuggly Quilts will again offer the opportunity to see how these special quilts are made. If you need a 15-20 minute break from walking, there is opportunity to try your hand at quilting. Marie Lee will be happy to answer questions about the quilt making days and where to deliver quilts, for donation to the Children’s Hospital by our registered volunteers.

Come to the Fair to find out more about Victorian Quilters Inc.

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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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Arty Inspiration Meet Guest Artist Natalie May

If you’re looking for some arty inspiration, to learn some cool techniques and to discover how to use the latest exciting products on the market, make time to stop by Natalie May’s stand at the fair.

Throughout the event, she will demonstrate numerous techniques including Gel Press (which is ideal for paper and fabric) and how to use pigment powders.

MAKE & TAKE: Join Natalie each day at 11am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm for a quick and easy technique class learning how to create a ‘watercolour’ effect for cards, artist trading cards, scrapbook layouts and art journals. You’ll have lots of fun and learn something new that can transfer over into your chosen craft. The class will be $5 per session. Book with Natalie, at her stand on the day.

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Special $5,999

This sewing and embroidery machine offers a range of impressive features and creative possibilities, as well as an incredible diversity of designs.

Come and visit at our stand #F35 for fantastic show specials! www.pfaff.com.au

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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.

Join Shuji from Wabi-Sabi Designs at 3pm 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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Book Binding Kit. Classic craft using a modern method. The high quality materials and clear instructions make it easy to construct a beautiful book with a professional finish. Decorate the cover and add a book mark to make your own unique creation. Suitable for all ages. 4. Mist Over Water, Stand H27. Mist Over Water create personalised digital printing for your craft and quilting need, and print your photos or artwork on cotton, linen, canvas and silk. Create your own cushions, bags, lampshades or quilt blocks. 5. Brother Australia, Stand C24. Brother P Touch allows you to get really creative and personal with your label printing. Print ornate ribbons and tapes to personalise your sewing space, craft room and accessories. 6. My Little Bead Shop, Stand D23. See chunky style beads at My Little Bead Shop. 7. Sewn and Quilted, Stand A19. 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 for so many users, including appliqué and English paper piecing.

8. Prudence Mapstone, Stand D05. A newly designed crochet rug in a cozy blend of alpaca, wool and possum fibre, available in kit form in two sizes. 9. The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand B30. Christmas stockings are just one of several new felt patterns available, plus more than 90 colours of pure merino wool felt. 10. Bears by Annie, Stand G10. Introducing the latest creation ‘Benson’ the British shorthair kitten. Patterns, kits and ready-made available.

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11. Verandah, Stand G18. Vintage lined tins. Hand-made, filled with a plethora of crafty delights. Prices vary, depending on tin size. 12. Janome Australia, Stand G28. Whether your sewing passion is dressmaking, embellishment, craft, home décor, quilts, patchwork or heirloom… the Horizon Memory Craft 15000 does all this and more. You can create on your iPad and send designs via WiFi to your machine – find out about the show special price and bonus offer. 13. Indigo Niche – Sashiko Designs, Stand B11. 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. 14. Craft Queen, Stand D11. Fabulous hessian bags in a new large size. The bag features some of the the new Craft Queen buttons. This sample is using Wendy Williams pattern from her Wild Blooms book.

15. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand C22. 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. 16. Flip la K, Stand C10. Make this awesome quilt top with our new Flip-n Swirley Template!

17. Scissorman, Stand A01. 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. 18. Studio Mio, Stand A22. The Frame Case. The frame opens wide and stays up for easy access so you can see everything inside the case. Perfect for organising your items. These kits are available in several fabric designs. Size approx. 20cm x 13cm x 6cm. 19. Make it Sew, Stand B02.

‘White Christmas’ wall hanging kit with remote control lights and deco foil!

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30. Ceebee Quilts, Stand G21. If you’d like your sewing room to be less chaotic with bobbins neat and without those tangles, then the bobbin HUGGEE is the answer. Just slip them onto your bobbins and no more mess. Australian owned and made. 31. Picklemouse Corner, Stand D36. Arabella is new Block of the Month from Picklemouse Corner. 32. Waitomo Sew Worms, Stand G09. Fusamat – an appliqué mat like no other that you have ever used. No fusible will ever stick to it. Iron directly onto it and peel your pieces off with fusible still on the back. 33. Craft Queen, Stand D11. 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. 34. Blue Willow Cottage, Stand E35.

Gorgeous Girls buttons are handmade wooden buttons perfect for patchwork or scrapbooking. 35. Sewn and Quilted, Stand A19. 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 favorite pretty fabrics. 36. Daylightman, Stand A01. 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. 56 high quality bright LEDs provide accurate colour matching and can be dimmed with four brightness levels. 37. Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand A08. 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. 38. Craft Cubby, Stand A14. Applifix fusible webbing is great for all appliqué projects, find out about the great show specials at the stand. 39. Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand A08. Dark Be Gone LED sewing machine lighting, two year guarantee, transferable between machines, 27 year globe life!

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Inspirational change ; Boomerang Bags

With a fresh focus on the alarming number of plastic bags going into landfill, it is inspiring to see communities tackling the problem of single use plastic bags head on.

Boomerang Bags is a community-driven initiative where fabric bags are available for you to borrow when you do your shopping, so that you don’t have to use plastic bags. After borrowing the bag it is then returned to the collection point to be used by your neighbour. To date there are 35 Boomerang Bags communities across Australia, and over 28,000 bags have been produced.

Boomerang Bags relies entirely on the generosity of local residents, who donate their time to sew the bags using donated materials. Visit Boomerang Bags at the Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair to see how you can make a change in your own community.

Nifty Notions

Plan your day

★ New Workshop ♥ Perfect for beginners

Judy Hall and Helen Sullivan will run a series of demonstrations daily showing how you can use new products to boost your creativity. And it’s free!  10am ★ ♥ Sew Kind of Wonderful. Quick Curves with Helen Sullivan, Punch with Judy. 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!

 11am ★ ♥ Square Up Rulers.

Helen Sullivan, Punch with Judy.

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.

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 12noon ★ ♥ Threadology threads and sewing machine needles. Judy Hall, Punch with Judy. Which one to use and when, and why so many different threads? It’s important to understand how threads, machine tension and needles work hand-in-hand. Judy offers so much valuable information.

 1pm ★ ♥ X-Blocks.

Helen Sullivan, Punch with Judy.

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!

 2pm ★ ♥ NEW Stabilisers, Adhesives & Specialty Fabrics.

Judy Hall, Punch with Judy. You will be amazed with what modern technology has to offer to take your sewing, quilting, bags and crafts to new levels of professionalism.

Nifty Notions is located near Punch with Judy, Stand A11.

Get beading!

Join Gail Lawrence from My little Bead Shop and create a pretty bracelet or scarf necklace in a fun make and take class. Classes suitable for all skill levels.

9.30am: Wire Wrapped Bracelet Learn how to wirewrap beads and join together to form a pretty bracelet. In the process you will learn the technique for closing jump-rings so they stay closed. Choice of colours, fits all sizes. Cost $15.

Class duration 35 mins.

12noon and 2.45pm: Beaded Scarf Necklace.

Learn the technique for making a beaded scarf necklace with interchangeable parts. You will be sewing, working with wire and beading.

Lots of colours to choose from.

Skill all levels. Cost $25. Class duration 60 mins.

Classes run daily – book at Stand D23.

Human Knitting Machine

Sashiko Hint Corner 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.

12noon: 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.

Experience the Human Knitting Machine Come and visit us at the show and take a look at knitting from a different angle. Join in the ‘Human Knitting Machine’ craft performance (no experience necessary) for a speedy and spectacular machine-free demonstration of the elements of the machine knitting process.

Knitting by domestic machine is an alternative handcraft, not a speeded up version of hand-knitting with knitting needles.

Try knitting a few rows on the domestic (now retro) knitting machines to convert yarn into textile constructions.

Presented by the Machine Knitters Association of Victoria

1.30pm: 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!

To pre-book and secure your preferred class and day please email sales@indigoniche.com or visit Stand B11 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 C24 Get more from your machine 11am

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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 at our ScanNCut Stand C21 demonstrations running daily

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

Discover Azza

Come along and complete a creative scrapbook page under the expert guidance of Roxanne Fisher at AZZA Scrap & Design.

You can bring your own photos (2 x horizontal OR 2 x vertical) or we have photos you can use.

Class project: Visitors will create their own 25x25cm page layout

and learn how to design and decorate using the range of AZZA products – including inks, brushes, papers, texture stencils, tapes and more.

All equipment is supplied for the class.

Class times: 10.30am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3pm daily.

Cost: $10 per person.

Book at Stand E29 – bookings recommended.

Come and learn something different!

Sew Easy!

Make a Snap-Closing Bag

Create a bag with a clever snap closure, plus pick up new skills along the way. Using the Brother NV1100 sewing machine, you’ll learn bag-making techniques, making and using piping and adding decorative stitches to projects. Designed by Karen Bigg.

Cost: $10 Times: 10am and 1pm daily Duration: 90 minutes. Book at Stand C24

Free Demonstrations: Brother ScanNCut

Perfect for many different crafts!

If you were excited about ScanNCut before, you will definitely be amazed by it now. Learn tips and tricks of the new versatile ScanNCut CM900 with our fun daily demonstrations.

Demonstrations are free – just come down to the Brother ScanNCut Stand C21, near C24 and check out this amazing machine in action!

Note: fabrics used may differ from the one pictured.

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EME Anita GoodDesign Embroidery Party

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

• Exquisite hand-made goodies and gift ideas.

• Canvas Craft Ephemera for your studio or sewing room.

(These include vintage doilies.)

NEW IN 2017!

• Black and white fabrics for your projects • A burst of colour, to accentuate your designs • Linen and linen blends for all your projects • Jen Kingwell Collective – patterns and notions

JUST IN! • A girl’s story, 2017- Alice fabric, the ongoing trend. Linen/cotton blend • New quilt, cushion and bag designs, using our signature black and white with linen

Visit Verandah Stand G18 t: 0448 037 000

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).

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 Thursday to Saturday only.

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!

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).

Janome Sewing Room Make an Embroidered classes!)

K Gift BOOPouch R YOU SEAT

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.

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Times: 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm & 3pm daily.

Duration: One hour.

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 G28.

The Janome Sewing Room is located at Stand G16.

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.

10.30am ♥ Appliqué Newsflash. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby, Stand A14. 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! 11am ♥ Quilt As You Go, Reversible Scrap Quilts. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A27. 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 your quilts. 11.30am ♥ ★ Flannel Fever. Pam Rush, Picklemouse Corner, Stand D36. Showcasing new fabrics, new designs and techniques that will have you itching to make your next flannel quilt. 12noon ♥ The latest tips to making beautiful handmade cards. Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand B34.

Discover the latest hints and tips to making your handmade cards a piece of art to treasure forever. 1pm ♥ Make Your Own Handbags. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A27. 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 ♥ ★ Understanding Thread Weights. Barrie Ashton, WonderFil Specialty Threads, Stand B25. 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. 2pm ♥ Candlewicking Embroidery. Margaret Upston, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A27. Candlewicking is a simple form of embroidery that anyone can do. Suitable for the beginner and interesting enough for the advanced. 10am ♥ ★ What’s Flipp-n New. Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand C10. 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. 10.30am ♥ The Latest from the Stampin’ Up! Team. Tracy Penn, Stampin’ Up! Stand H09. See how easy it is to use our gorgeous products, including stamps, punches, Framelit Dies and accessories to create your own wow projects. Discover some of the latest products from the Stampin’ Up! range. 11am ♥ ★ Demonstration of New Wonder Beaded Scarf Interchangeable Necklace. Gail Lawrence, My Little Bead Shop, Stand D23. See new ways to wear your scarves, making them into stunning fashion statements. 11.30am ♥ ★ OMG Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand C10.

See Brenda’s quick, easy way to piecing circles, Drunkards Path, Wedding Rings, random circles totally circlicious. Circle piece the easy way. 12noon ♥ ★ Indigenous Art Fabrics. Margaret Kirby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A02. 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. 12.30pm ♥ ★ Traditional Meets Modern in Wool Felt Appliqué. Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand A37. 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. 1pm ♥ ★ Adding Colour to Your Projects. Doug and Dina Boyling, Catchy Crafts, Stand B28. Come and learn how to colour your projects. Doug will cover as many of the colouring techniques as he can. See how to get the most out of your pencils, watercolours, crayons and markers. 2.30pm ♥ ★ Latest Gizmos and Gadgets in Papercrafting.

Doug and Dina Boyling, Catchy Crafts, Stand B28. There are always a lot of new paper craft products on the market. Doug will introduce you to the latest and also give you tips on how to get the most of the ones you already have. 10am ♥ Sashiko Hitomezashi ‘One Stitch Sashiko’. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft, Stand A31. See how easy Hitomezashi is – One Stitch Sashiko – with the new pre-stencilled dotted grid fabric. See new kits and samples. 10.30am ♥ ★ Creative Quilting Inspirations. Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand A11. 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. 11am ♥ ★ Ideas and Inspiration for Card Making. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand D11. 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! 11.30am ♥ ★ Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares.

Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand A16.

Learn how to create scrap quilts from fabric strips, jelly rolls and rulers. Plus receive a free information sheet. 12.30pm ♥ ★ Quick & Easy Table Runners. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand A16. Learn how to make quick and easy table runners using our binding tool. 1pm ♥ ★ Thursday and Saturday: Getting your Sewing Mojo kickstarted. Friday and Sunday: How to Sew Clothes that work for you without the stress of perfection. Australian Sewing Guild, Presented by Anne Whalley, Image Consultant & Pattern Whisperer, Stand C. Anne explains – “I want to share my Radical Dream with you! Sewists to sew clothes that are uniquely them, be proud, look great, feel fabulous and visible.” 2pm ♥ Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques.

Juanita Bugge, Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand A08. 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.

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New Make & Take Class ♥ Perfect for beginners.

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

 11am ★ ♥ 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 A31.

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 2pm – 4pm ★ Emily Scarf. Kellie Wulfsohn, 2 HOU !

Cutting Cloth. Combine crochet, Liberty fabrics, CLASS appliqué and linen to create a unique scarf.

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The first hour will cover the crochet edge, how to attach your yarn to the fabric and cover the pattern used to create the beautiful scalloped edge. In the second hour you will learn how to use our pre-cut wash away appliqué shapes to create a beautiful appliqué design to further embellish your scarf. Experience in crochet is recommended.

Kit includes pattern, pre-made linen scarf, yarn, hook, awl, appliqué papers, Liberty fabrics, thread, needles and pins. Kit cost $95. Book at Stand E11.

 10am ♥ 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 D06.

 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. Perfect to make for your Christmas gifts. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand C22.

 12noon ★ ♥ Daisy Delight Class. Tracy Penn, Stampin’ Up! Use the brand new Daisy Delight Stamp Set and Matching Punch. These projects come together beautifully when coordinated with the beautiful Delightful Daisy Designer Paper too. You’ll make three cards showcasing all the coordinated pieces. Please bring your own scissors, tape/glue.

Colour instructions and card kit included.

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 1pm ★ ♥ NEW Japanese Hime (Princess) Wallet.

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 C22.

 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 A22.

 3pm ♥ Shibori & Indigo Dyeing. Shuji Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Learn a range of fundamental shibori techniques and have fun experimenting with binding, tying and clamping to create patterns on a cotton handkerchief using our vat of Natural Japanese Indigo Dye. (Scarf available at $30). Kit cost $20. Book at Stand D06.

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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!

Handy Rotary Cutter USB Only $16 – stores 4GB

Keep Calm bag $15

Crafty badges $3 each

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

Multitool $15

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).

White and Grey Tote $12

Crafty pouches $9 each

Stand A01 Scissorman.com.au

Sew Much Brighter!

Live. Love. Make. bag $15

Craft & Quilt Fair bag $5

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 A01 Daylightman.com.au

Crafty handbag hook $5

Handy pen $1

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).

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

Scissorman Bargain Bunch

Car Stickers $5 each

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MADEIRA AeroQuilt

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MADEIRA’s Premium Quilting Thread, ideal for long arm Quilting.

48 colours to choose from Including12 Verigated In these Great Value Packs 3000yd/2750mt Cones. 100%Polyester Core Spun 40 weight.

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Value 8 Packs Plain Colours

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(Normal Price $65.73)

Show Special $32.00 Value 8 Packs Verigated Colours (Normal Price $79.15)

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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.

Show Special $40.00

Classic Rayon Embroidery Colour Boxes MADEIRA’s PremiumRayon Embroidery Thread

11 different colour combinations Available Yellows - Oranges - Reds - Pinks - Purples - Blues - Aquas - Greens Browns - Greys -Mixed-Yellows Mixed10 x1000mt Cones in each box 100% Rayon Classic N0 40 (Normal Price $63.00)

Show Special $50.00 each box (10 colours)

Scissorman.com.au Redeemable at the Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair Thursday to Sunday July 27 – 30, 2017

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MADEIRA General Sewing Thread MADEIRA’s Premium all purpose thread .

Available in 2000yd/1830mt Cones 48 Beautiful Colours Packed in Great Value 8 cone Packs 100% Core Spun polyester 40 weight

Value 8 Packs $27.00

Bobbin Threads

10,000m white polyester 60s $5.50 10,000m black polyester 60s $6.00 50,000 white polyester 60s $20.00 Pre Wound Bobbins L Box of 144 $20.00 Pre Wound Bobbins A Box of 144 $25.00 Pre Wound Bobbins Magnetic M Box $38.00 Pre Wound Bobbins Cardboard M Box $30.00

Daylightman.com.au Redeemable at the Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair Thursday to Sunday July 27 – 30, 2017

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Tajima Backings &Toppings

Tear Away 33cmx 50m $14.00 Tear Away 50cm x 50mt $19.00 Cut Away 28cm x50m $15.00 Washaway Tear Away 50cm x 5m $9.50 Washaway Away 50cm x10m $17.50 Washaway Away 50cm x 100m $136.00 Solvy 3050 30cm x 50m $22.00 Solvy 3010 30cm x 10m $15.00 NO SHOW 30cm x 50m $32.00 NO SHOW 50cm x 50m $50.00 NO SHOW Iron On 30cm x 50m $40.00 NO SHOW Iron On 50cm x 50m $60.00 Dimple Tear Away 50cm x 25m $20.00 Dimple Tear Away 50cm x 50m $30.00 Sticky Back Tear Away 37cm x 25m $30.00 Iron On fusing 52g 50 x 25m $23.00

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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!

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

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.

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

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.

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).

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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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The latest from the Stampin' Up! Team Stampin' Up

What's Flipp-n New Flip la K

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Workshop 2 Listen & Learn

Candlewicking Embroidery Margaret’s Fabrics

Understanding Thread Weights WonderFil Specialty Threads

Make Your Own Handbags Margaret’s Fabrics

The latest tips to making beautiful handmade cards Cardmaking.net

Flannel Fever Picklemouse Corner

Latest Gizmos and Gadgets in Papercrafting Catchy Crafts

Adding Colour to Your Projects Catchy Crafts

Traditional Meets Modern in Wool Felt Appliqué Just Patchwork

Indigenous Art Fabrics Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics

OMG Flip la K

Demonstration of Quilt As You Go, New Wonder Beaded Reversible Scrap Scarf Interchangeable Quilts Necklace Margaret’s Fabrics My Little Bead Shop

Appliqué Newsflash Craft Cubby

Workshop 1 Listen & Learn

Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques Sewing Buddies Australia

Australian Sewing Guild, Presented by Anne Whalley Thursday and Saturday: Getting your Sewing Mojo kickstarted.

Friday and Sunday: How to Sew Clothes that work for you without the stress of perfection

Quick & Easy Table Runners Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage

Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage

Ideas and Inspiration for Card Making Craft Queen

Creative Quilting Inspirations Punch with Judy

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

Workshop 3 Listen & Learn

Daisy Delight Class Stampin’ Up!

2pm – 4pm Emily Scarf Cutting Cloth

Arne & Carlos Presentation

X-Blocks Punch with Judy

Square Up Rulers Punch with Judy

Sew Kind of Wonderful Punch with Judy

See page 16

Nifty Notions with Judy Hall

NEW Stabilisers, Adhesives & Specialty Fabrics Punch with Judy

Threads and sewing machine needles Wool Fashion Parade and Punch with Judy Meet the Growers

See page 4

Wool Fashion Parade

How to Stitch Boro

Come join Sashiko Hint Corner

Learn the Therapeutic Art of Sashiko stitching

How to Stitch Boro

Beaded Scarf Necklace from 2.45pm

Beaded Scarf Necklace

Wire Wrapped Bracelet

See page 17

Pop-Up class: Pop-Up class: My Little Sashiko Hint Bead Shop Corner

EME Machine Embroidery Party – see page 20 for details

Shibori & Indigo Dyeing Wabi-Sabi Designs

The Timeless Handmade Book Studio Mio

NEW Japanese Hime Boro Coasters (Princess) BeBe Bold Wallet Patchwork Mariko Japan

English Paper Piecing Blue Willow Cottage

Doubleopening Sashiko 3-pocket Brooch Sashiko wallet BeBe Bold with Easy – Japanese Textiles & Craft Snap Button Patchwork Mariko Japan

Japanese HOSHI Origami Stars Wabi-Sabi Designs

Appearing 11am to 3pm

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Arne & Carlos

Classes run daily at the fair Make & Take 2 Hands On

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Make & Take 1 Hands On

Handy Daily Timetable

Demos throughout the day

Machine Knitters at the fair

Discover Azza

Discover Azza

Discover Azza

Discover Azza

See page 19

Pop-Up class: Azza Scrap & Design

Brother ScanNCut Inspiration Sessions Listen & Learn

Brother Sew Easy

Brother Sew Easy

Free ScanNCut demos throughout the day

See page 19

Brother Sew Easy Hands On

#craftandquiltfair Janome Sewing Room

Janome Sewing Room

Janome Sewing Room

Janome Sewing Room from 11.15am

Janome Sewing Room from 9.30am

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