Tasmania's Craft Fair Friend 2015

COME AND SPREAD YOUR CREATIVE WINGS AT THE FAIR... IN LOVELY LAUNCESTON!

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‘TRUE BLUE’ TO YOU? 2015 AQC Challenge quilts

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WELCOME! Dear Craft Fair Friends, In an effort to share the love around Tassie, we are back in Launceston this year. Come and join us, consider getting a group together to make travel easier, hiring a bus, do whatever you have to do, but don’t miss out – we’re only here once a year! And we have more features than you can jump over!

We have three amazing guest artists at the fair.

Svenja is an award-winning wearable artist, based in Queensland and touring with the fair this year. Svenja’s work is edgy and exciting, and whilst the garments are not something you would wear to the shopping mall, she has some great techniques to share that you could apply to everyday wear.

Kerrie Gurney is an expert in papercraft. If you want some great ideas for creating with paper, be sure to spend some time with her. Kerrie can show you how to use all the latest products, gadgets and art materials, and will hold a different card making class each day.

And just for fun, Miss Chrissy from the Lindy Charm School for Girls will show you how to inject a little vintage glamour into your wardrobe, drawing on inspiration from fashions in past years.

The Island Quilts show will feature the new work of quilters from around Tasmania and the display of the Best of Australia quilts. Plus the True Blue AQC Challenge quilts will be on show and the Lest We Forget tribute pieces.

And this year we welcome the Tasmanian Modern Quilt Guild – if you’ve wondered what makes a quilt modern, then check out their display of vibrant, striking pieces.

Don’t miss the Art U Wear competition entries on display, and there will be some funky flower power inspired knitted and crocheted works, and of course our new handmade mascots – birdies.

Plus there’ll be workshops all day each day, and loads of shopping to do.

Start planning your trip now and we’ll be there to meet you, Plus, the first visitors to arrive can collect a FREE copy of The Australian Women’s Weekly, a gift to you from our generous sponsor – while stocks last.

Experience a day at the fair...

“I am so excited to be ambassador for the Craft & Quilt Fair in 2015! Craft is a great way to make unique things for your home and family. It’s a wonderful way to express yourself. Some things you just make time for!”

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Shelley Craft, 2015 Craft & Quilt Fair Ambassador

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ABOUT THE FAIR CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT ON THE FAIR 7 Coming to the fair 39 You could win!

DISPLAYS & GUEST ARTISTS 8 Guest Artist – Svenja 10 Guest Artist – Kerrie Gurney 12 Island Quilts 2015 14 Lest We Forget Challenge 15 AQC Challenge 16 Modern Quilts display 19 Art U Wear – Iconic Australia 20 Miss Chrissy Keepence 25 Birdie Display 27 50 Years of Flower Power GREAT SHOPPING 22 What’s hot, what’s new 24 Handy Gadgets 34 Gift Shop 37 Shopping Vouchers LEARN WITH EXPERTS 29 Free Workshops 31 Make & Take classes 33 Brother Sew Easy

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T he venue is accessible by wheelchairs and prams. espect copyright: Craft designers make R their living from the sale of their ideas and designs. Make sure you buy a pattern rather than copying their display. hotography at the fair: Please ask P permission before taking photographs.

Expertise Events strongly supports the protection of intellectual property rights and copyright law, and unauthorised photography is prohibited.

Make sure you get the most out of your visit to the fair with a handy show planner.

Visit the Craft & Quilt Fair website – www.craftevents.com.au – and click the ‘Plan your day!’ button.

See daily papercraft demonstrations with Kerrie Gurney see page 10

Craft Fair Friend Vol. 16 Issue 3 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 Friday to Sunday July 10 – 12, 2015 Open 10am to 4pm daily Silverdome, 55 Oakden Road, Prospect, Launceston, Tas 7250

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Front cover: Birdie by Jacq Chorlton Above: Birdie by Stephanie Reekie Back cover: Birdie by Lisa Johnson

COMING TO THE FAIR PARKING IS FREE!

GETTING THERE:

The Silverdome is located off Oakden Road at Prospect, Launceston. Signs at the Prospect roundabout point the way to the venue, which is bounded by the Midland and Bass Highways.

Travel distances and times to major centres: Launceston CBD – 6km (around 8 minutes) Launceston Airport – 16km (around 12 minutes) Hobart CBD – 198km (around 2.5 hours) Devonport ferry terminal – 97km (around 1 hour)

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When you book 10 tickets or more, the tickets are just $13 per adult and $8 per child.

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: ■ FREE bus parking onsite for groups visiting the fair ■ Free bag for every adult group member with compliments of Pfaff. Collect them at the Help Desk.

■ No queuing to buy tickets at the fair ■ Flexibility to come any 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 ■ No credit card or booking fees Tickets must be purchased by Friday, July 3, 2015. Offer not valid for door sales.

ORGANISE A CRAFT EVENT GROUP TRIP TODAY! Jump online at www.craftevents.com.au to make your booking or contact our friendly craft team today on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au

‘It’s fun coming to the fair with friends’ July 10 – 12, 2015

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SVENJA HAS THE ‘WOW’ SEE SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST AT WORK

Meet our guest, Brisbane textile artist Svenja – creator of amazing, internationally award-winning wearable art.

Svenja’s textile art pieces have been widely exhibited and awarded across Australia and internationally. See some of these eye-catching pieces on display at the fair and watch Svenja demonstrating some of the textile art techniques she uses to create them.

In 2013 two of her pieces won awards at the world-renowned World of Wearable Art TM (WOW exhibition), held in September at Wellington, New Zealand.

“I very much enjoy the whole process of bringing a concept to fruition through the initial research, design, and planning stages, then through the hands-on steps of dyeing, embellishing, and assembling the finished article.”

Photo Credit: Chantal Brennan Photography

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Photo Credit: World of WearableArt Ltd

FACTOR Enjoy a display of amazing wearable art

by Svenja at the fair

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CRAFTED MEMORIES Meet our guest artist, Kerrie Gurney at the fair Kerrie has a passion for papercraft of all kinds – from stamping to scrapbooking, and everything in between. Her energy and love for teaching all aspects of her craft is infectious and her talent has extended to having her work published nationally and in the USA. Come and have a fun papercraft experience with Kerrie – see the latest embellishments, techniques, products and tools in her daily demonstrations, or create your own card in her make & take classes for just $5.

“I love teaching and sharing in the joy people get from creating. I always come away learning something new too!”

Kerrie has been involved in the craft industry since 1996 and has tutored at craft events across Australia.

She describes her teaching experience in South Africa in 2012 as one of the highlights of her life.

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MADE BEAUTIFUL “For me, scrapbooking is about the photo and reliving that memory.

I don’t think I have a particular style – it’s usually how I am feeling or what I am doing that dictates what I create and inspires me to try new techniques or add texture to projects.”

Demonstrations run daily, throughout the day.

Learn Card Making with Kerrie Kerrie will hold a different 30 minute card class each day at 11:30am Cost: $5 per class (includes everything you need to make your card) Book at her display stand at the fair.

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SPECTACULAR THE ISLAND QUILTS 2015 DISPLAY WILL BE STUNNING, WITH MORE THAN 160 QUILTS ON DISPLAY AT THE FAIR The next generation of quilters is well represented with 23 student entries and some very special exhibits, including: • The Modern Quilt Guild of Tasmania will have work on display, which is sure to inspire • Hexagon Hype challenge quilts by members of The Quilters’ Guild of NSW will be on show • Results of the Stitching & Beyond challenge – ‘Entwined’ • Local quilters Rita Summers, Cindy Watkins and Barbara Mellor set a challenge of three quilts each with the topics ‘Diamonds and Rust’, ‘Signs and Symbols’ and ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ – see their creations at the fair.

Guest judge Michele Hill will be at the Island Quilts presentation of prizes along with the two Tasmanian judges at 1pm, Friday July 10.

From top: Challenge quilt (detail) by Barbara Mellor, quilt by Katherine Jones (detail).

YOU COULD WIN Buy a raffle ticket at the fair for a chance to win this year’s raffle quilt (pictured left), made by Marlene Boatwright, Brenda Langdon and Diane Oliver, and quilted by Wendy Tomes.

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ISLAND QUILTS 2015 DON’T MISS THE BEST OF AUSTRALIA DISPLAY WITH EACH STATE’S 2014 BEST OF SHOW PIECES Best of Australia state winners are: nW A: Perseverance Squared

by Melodie Symes nN SW: Coxcomb and Currants by Janet Treen nV ic: Elenor Jean by Linda White nQ ld: Summer Rhapsody by Joanne Johnson nA CT: Through the Garden Gate

by Rose Lewis n T as: Heavens Above by Sue Domeney n S A: A Touch of Blue by Rachelle Denneny nN T: Chinese Coins For Tigers by Elizabeth McCallum

See the 8 Best of Show from around Australia under one roof!

IT’S A VISUAL FEAST!

Image credits from top: Summer Rhapsody by Joanne Johnson, Qld; Through the Garden Gate

by Rose Lewis, ACT; Elenor Jean by Linda White, Vic Sponsored by

Winner: Best of Australia

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100 YEARS, 100 QUILTS LEST WE FORGET In honour of the centenary of the Gallipoli landing, quilters across Australia and New Zealand were invited to participate in a unique challenge.

With the ‘Lest We Forget Quilt Challenge – 100 Years, 100 Quilts’ quiltmakers from across Australia and New Zealand were invited to contribute a 25cm square quilt, exploring what Lest We Forget means to them. Each quilt has a special story and will be on display at the fair.

This display commemorates one of Australia and New Zealand’s most defining times and is a tribute to all those affected by conflicts over the years.

Many quiltmakers have added a dedication to their quilt, and tell the story behind each piece in the accompanying statement. See them at the fair.

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events Left to right, from top: Alison Withers; Beth Hawkins; Catherine Parkinson; Linden Lancaster; Lynne Casson; Marise Dear; Megan Byrne; Neroli Henderson; Shirley Drayton; Sue de Vanny; Sue Dennis; Susan Tomkins.

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IT’S TRUE BLUE What does it mean to you?

‘True Blue’ is the theme of this year’s AQC Challenge. To quilters, True Blue means indigo, Australian, denim, authentic, that quintessential Aussie canine – the blue heeler, and much more.

Enjoy quiltmakers’ interpretations of this thought-provoking theme at the fair – there are more than 30 quilts on display, from amusing and whimsical to significant and profound. What does it mean to you?

CALLING ALL QUILTERS:

Enter the 2016 Challenge – Tradition with a Twist. Details www.aqc.com.au

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Clockwise from top: Really True Blue by Jan Clark; Best Mates (detail) by Kathy Adams; Green and Gold Legend by Milos Vucic; True Blue Mates by Yvonne Chapman; Girt by Sea by Sue Broadway; Dinkum Aussies by Prue Wheal

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COLOURFUL

MAKE IT MODERN

The Tasmanian Modern Quilt Guild is a new group formed to explore what is known as ‘modern quilting’.

With a focus on the modern aesthete and following the international modern quilt guild you can expect to see quilts with solid colours, geometric patterning, bold colours and high contrast.

In fact you can expect to see lots of colour because the group has conducted a challenge with Prism as the theme. Each person entering the challenge will receive a pack of a different colourway so there will be a rainbow of quilts on show.

Find out more about what makes a modern quilt and the activities of the group by visiting their display at the fair. And there’ll be a raffle to enter with a prize of a quilt – colourful of course! All proceeds will go to the Women’s Prison Sewing Program in Hobart.

This page, from top: quilt by Jess Frost (detail), Prism Challenge entry by Katherine Jones (detail). Opposite, from top: quilts by Debbie Chimes (detail), Jess Frost, raffle quilt (detail).

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QUILTS ON SHOW!

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WEARABLE ART SEE THE AMAZING ART U WEAR DISPLAY! The Art U Wear competition is an open challenge to create a wearable art outfit and the theme this year is ‘Iconic Australia’. The challenge was the perfect opportunity for textile artists, designers, students and anyone with a love of textile art to show what they can do!

The finalists’ works will be displayed at the fair with the winners being announced at 11am on Thursday June 18 on stage. The individual or groups responsible for the three winning outfits will also share in $5,000 of prize money!

What does Iconic Australia mean to you?

Come and see the results at the fair!

This page: Clockwise from left: Surfing Kangaroo Dress by Bolor Amgalan, Road Warrior by Rebecca Anderson, Among the Gum Trees (detail) by Jennifer O’Brien.

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BACK TO GLAMOUR Relive the time when curves were celebrated, femininity wholly embraced and quality reigned supreme over quantity.

Miss Chrissy Keepence will share her styling tips and tricks to create a new look using your crafting skills and a little of our foremothers’ ‘Make Do and Mend’ mentality fused with our modern fashionista world.

CATCH THESE FREE 30 MINUTE STAGE PRESENTATIONS DAILY AT THE FAIR 11am Glamour Retained – Dress Like a Movie Star on Pennies a Day! Learn the secret of being a well dressed woman enhancing what you have and embellishing where necessary. Dressing up can be just a matter of nipping and tucking in the right places and adding your own ‘stamp’ or personality to complete the outfit. Save some of your craft skills to use on you!

“New ideas to inspire you to feel individually chic!”

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12.30pm Making Do and Mending: Grab those throw-out vintage pieces that cost nickels and dimes and trick them up using your craft and embellishing skills. Learn how a ‘Little Touch of Seasoning Makes the Dish Just Right’ can take you from day to night.

A couple of clever changes and you will be ready to party!

WITH MISS CHRISSY 2pm Shape Shifters – Shapes through the Decades and the Importance of Undergarments: See how to lose 3 to 4 inches in minutes, find your curves, and put the wiggle back into your walk. Chrissy will also explain the importance of underpinnings and how they relate to posture and ultimate confidence. Plus quick and easy ways to create a perfect vintage ‘do’ in minutes with not much more than a comb and some sturdy grips.

MASTERCLASSES 3pm Friday: Masterclass with the Mistress of Vintage Style, Miss Chrissy Keepence. Fancy a little old-school glamour? Let Miss Chrissy show you her make-up techniques and tricks to create the perfect pin-up look – and pick up lots of great tips to use every day.

Plus style your hair to create a special ‘do’ influenced by a variety of eras from the 1930s to the 1950s – and learn what styles suit your look. You’ll learn to achieve that primped, preened look! Friday only.

Masterclass cost: $25. Duration: One hour.

Bookings: Email lindycharmschool@gmail.com or call 0409 727 888 Location: Workshop Room

PLUS! MAKE A HAIR-STYLING APPOINTMENT WITH MISS CHRISSY! From 2.30pm Saturday ‘night out’ special! Miss Chrissy Keepence Have a hair do created just for you in a great ‘vintage’ style by Miss Chrissy. You’ll look smashing for a special evening out on the town! Saturday only.

Cost: $35. Limited appointment times so book in quick for your ‘Vintage Do’.

Bookings: Email lindycharmschool@gmail.com or call 0409 727 888 Location: At the stage.

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PUNCH WITH JUDY STAND B01 Press Perfect is a collection of ironing board notions including pressing surfaces, hand tools and specialty items.

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DAYLIGHTMAN STAND D01 New Daylight Ultra Bright LED sewing machine light is oh so handy!

3 BROTHER STAND D8 Meet one of the newest creative partners: the Innov-is NQ3500D. Featuring 290 built-in stitches and 173 built-in embroidery designs including Disney characters. Ideal for hobbyists of all skill levels!

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DAYLIGHTMAN STAND D01 The Daylight MAGnificent Lamp has three different height positions and LEDs provide high contrast and accurate colour matching. LEDs never need replacing and use minimal energy. The lens with 1.75X magnifying is perfect for close-work activity.

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CLOSE TO MY HEART STAND G19 Great new tote range for crafters – papercrafters, quilters and fibre artists love these!

AZZA EUROPEAN SCRAPBOOKING STAND C19 The latest tools and materials for stylish and affordable scrapbooking layouts available from Azza European Scrapbooking. Create over 20 different layouts with just one stencil set – awesome!

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BERNINA STAND C15 The much anticipated 20” sit down long arm from BERNINA has arrived!

The Bernina Q20.

STUDIO MIO STAND A18 New tubular frame purse kit includes all new fabrics and a leather snap closure to add a professional look. Choice of two different sizes and two shapes.

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CRAFT CUBBY & CREATIVE APPLIQUE STAND B19 This new, fun golly design, Ten Little Gollies, has 10 panels on one quilt, and is a must for all golly lovers!

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PATCHWORK MARIKO JAPAN STAND A06 Pattern and versatile iron-on bias tape to create a wonderful Japanese wall hanging using Japanese fabrics – the tape makes your stained-glass quilting super easy. Once you know how, you can make a larger design, perfect for a wall hanging or table runner.

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PFAFF STAND C11 With specially selected quilt stitches and two additional presser feet, the PFAFF Quilt Ambition 2.0 sewing machine allows you to find your inner quilting star!

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1 These two in one pliers are compact and easy to use. These can be used to install grommets and snap buttons. Great for making purses, clothing, gift tags and decorations. At Stand A18. 2 Handy suction cap for templates and small rulers let you cut around shapes safely. At Stand E18. 3 Fabulous numbered flowerhead pins, perfect for pinning patchwork blocks and other stitching projects. At Stand B01. 4 Great deal – buy a set of two made-in-Japan, OLFA brand, snap-off blade craft knives for only $5. Limit 3 sets per customer (while stocks last). At Stand D01. 5 Handy light pad is the perfect tool making tracing designs easier! At Stand D01.

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MEET THE FLOCK! See these charming birdies!

COME AND SPREAD YOUR CRAFTY WINGS

You may have heard about our recent Make A Birdie online competition – a challenge put out to crafty, passionate IntoCraft blog followers at www.intocraft.com.au The idea was to create a new mascot for the 2015 Craft & Quilt Fair touring Australia and New Zealand and the entries for this quirky competition were nothing short of astounding. There were many more entries than expected and each birdie has its own special character.

MEET OTHER CRAFTY BIRDS

In fact, the number of entries were such that instead of one winner, there were four winners announced!

FIND THINGS TO FEATHER YOUR NEST

The winners and finalists are a special flock. Look for the Birdie Mascot display at the fair!

TWEET ALL ABOUT IT #CRAFTANDQUILTFAIR

LEARN TO CREATE AND FLY!

From top: Finalists’ birds

by Joy McPadden, Lisa Johnson, Emanda Fretwell, Jacq Chorlton, Stephanie Reekie.

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This year is 50 years since the term ‘Flower Power’ was first coined to describe a non-violent protest against the Vietnam War, and to celebrate, fibre aficionados from around the world have created brightly coloured motifs and scrumbles with a flower power theme.

The flower power movement of passive resistance rapidly spread from its beginnings in Berkeley, California, and eventually the term ‘flower child’ became synonymous with ‘hippie’ and a counterculture embracing psychedelic music and art sprang up. This art style is often recognisable from its simple, graphic, brightly coloured, poster-like designs. At the same time, many flower children sought a return to basics and to simple living.

Traditional crafts had a resurgence, but often with a twist, and a distinctive style of no-rules crochet became a small part of the hippie, grass roots ethos.

Prudence Mapstone has created a unique and spectacular collaborative artwork by combining the hundreds of knitted and crocheted motifs received from around the world. It will be on display for the first time at the fair.

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Selected machines offered at great discounted prices!

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FREE WORKSHOPS Plan your day

★ New Workshop

1 hour workshop

♥ Perfect for beginners

No bookings required. Program applies daily at the fair. These FREE workshops are approximately 30 minutes unless indicated. Arrive early as space is limited. If you’re a beginner, look for the ♥ symbol.

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11am ♥ Adding the ‘WOW’ factor! Wendy Jones, Close to My Heart, Stand G19. Quick, easy ideas and new techniques using inks, papers and tools to enhance your craft projects. 11.30am ♥ Appliqué Wow. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, Stand B19. Learn new ideas and techniques as Bev shows how quick, easy and fun appliqué can be, step by step the Craft Cubby way.

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12.30pm New Templates from Westalee. Bill West, Punch with Judy, Stand B01. Bill will show you how his templates and ruler foot can open a whole new world of quilting for you on a domestic sewing machine. If you ever wanted to use templates with your machine, but were told not without a ruler foot, this is great news.

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1pm ♥ Cake Decorating Made Easy, presented by the Cake Decorators’ Association of Tasmania, GUILD A. Learn some quick and easy cake decorating techniques – it’s easier than you think!

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Visit the Husqvarna Viking Stand, C10, at 11am daily to see quick, easy and creative ways to finish your quilts!

1.30pm ♥ Quick and Easy Hand Dyeing.

Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand D7. Experience the simplicity of hand dyeing lace, fabric, buttons, beads and more. Just dilute the dye with water, paint on, then set in the microwave. Quick, easy and inexpensive.

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HANDS-ON CLASSES Plan your day

★ New Make and Take Class ♥ Perfect for beginners

Learn something new in a one-hour hands-on session at the fair. For the small cost of a kit, you will receive expert instruction and make something new. Program runs daily at the fair.

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11am ♥ Edible Tatty Teddy, presented by the Cake Decorators’ Association of Tasmania. Create this gorgeous 12cm 3D edible tatty teddy bear cake topper. Notes included so you can theme him for special occasions.

Kit cost $10. Book at Stand GUILD A. 12 noon Day and night Reversible Pouch. Daisuke Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Do you find sewing zippers stressful? We discovered how to sew the zipper effortlessly. Our colourful reversible zipper and slider make everything reversible. Make a pouch which can fit your wallet and even a mobile phone – and have a different colour choice for day and night. Finished size 6.3 x 6.3 x 6.3 inches. Kit price $20. Book at Stand A06. 1pm Create a Doll’s Face, Fantasy Fabricators Cloth Doll Club. Make a coloured face plus beading accessories. Kit cost $5. Book at Stand GUILD B.

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11am ♥ Coin Purse with Keyring. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Make a gorgeous coin purse with a convenient key ring. You will learn how to line your purse and sew it into a purse frame. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A18. 12 noon ♥ English Paper Piecing. Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Learn this traditional and easy method of patchwork. Includes handy hints to make your sewing easier. Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat.

Kit cost $25. Book at Stand E18.

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1pm Crochet a Button Brooch. Prudence Mapstone.

Create a button brooch, combining simple crochet with needle wrapping. Only very basic crochet skills are required for this workshop. There are lots of button and yarn colour choices available to ensure that your brooch will truly be one-of-a-kind.

Kit includes button, cotton yarns, brooch back, crochet hook and pattern. Class cost $30. Book at Stand A10.

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2pm ♥ Mini Embroidery Hoops. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Fun & Easy! Use your embroidery work or just cut and attach your favourite material. Make gorgeous brooches or necklaces. You can also hang them on the wall or make Christmas decorations. Perfect as a little present. Round, horizontal and vertical oval shapes are available.

Kit cost $15. Book at Stand A18.

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Inspire & create During Craft and Quilt Launceston 2015 Brother will feature amazing specials and new products that will inspire your creativity more than ever.

There is something for everyone, so visit the our stand D08 and don’t miss out!

BONUS

BONUS

Duo trolley bag & Spool stand RRP: $298

Trolley bag RRP: $119

$

3499

NEW Innov-is NQ3500D Sewing & Embroidery Machine

1699

$

SAVE $100

NEW Innov-is NV1800Q Sewing & Quilting Machine + buy the Multifunction foot controller for $180 save $79

BONUS

Trolley bag & Multi-function foot controller RRP: $518

DreamWeaver VQ3000 Sewing & Quilting Machine

Share with us what inspires you using #BrotherInspires

$

3999

SAVE $500

/brotheraustralia Specials only available during Craft & Quilt Launceston 2015 and while stocks last.

See brother.com.au for more information

sew easy

IT’S SEW EASY Block design by Pauline’s ‘Quilter’s World’.

Brother

Join Brother in the Sew Easy Classroom and test drive the Innov-ís 410 a sewing/quilting machine, where you will create a beautiful Creative Techniques Block.

Learn how to use some of the great features available in these daily 90-minute classes, including the circular attachment, quilting with the walking foot, free motion quilting and appliqué using decorative stitches. Class cost covers everything you need to create the block – you can then take it home and use it in a new project.

Daily Class Times: 11am to 12.30pm, 1pm to 2.30pm Cost: $5 Book at the Brother Stand D08 as seating for this class is limited.

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

Coffee Travel mug

$5

Notepads

$2 each Car Stickers

$5 each

‘Danger’ and ‘Keep Calm’ bags

$15 each

NEW! chalkboard mug 5 colours to choose from

$5 each

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AT THE GIFT SHOP! Crafty badges

TAKE HOME A MEMENTO!

$3 each

Multitool

$15 Lanyards

$3 each

Crafty Pouches

$9 each Designer mugs

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A collection of the top tips from visitors.

Just $9.95 at the Fair Gift Shop

TI P EI GH TY

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July 10 – 12, 2015

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101 TIPS FOR CRAFT

NEW BOOK! mo sa ics Do nn a Ba ke r

$8 each

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TIPS AND TOOLS Judy Hall will run daily demonstrations at Stand B01 at the fair. Learn about new products and how to use them to boost your creativity. It’s free!

10.30am Sewing with specialty threads – discover how to use metallic, bobbinwork, fusible, shrinking, wool, invisible, water soluble threads and more.

11am New Projects with New Rulers – learn new quick designs with new methods using your favourite rulers and some new ones too.

11.30am Never ever made a quilt but want to? What will you need? Where do you begin? Here are the basics.

12noon Using stencils for appliqué? – new methods, new stabilizers, new tools, fusible interfacing and more.

12.30pm Press Perfect products from Clover – all so new and ever so practical. Complete new range.

1pm It’s so important to press as you sew – but have you ever used a Tailor’s Clapper for quilting or a Seam Roller? How do you press curved seams, pile fabrics or hand embroidery?

1.30pm Basic quiltmaking the Westalee way – complete accuracy with ease without maths or measuring. Half-square triangles from tubes? Hexagons from strips?

2pm Ideas and products to help relieve the pain so you can enjoy your passion for sewing and crafting for longer and with ease.

2.30pm Learn about Hex n More Rulers and the Sidekick Rulers to make your quilting ever so easy – all straight line sewing.

3pm Embellish your quilting, appliqué, clothing and home décor with the ease of Russian Punchneedle Embroidery – suitable for any age or experience as there’s only one stitch to learn.

PICK UTP GREA TIPS! Visit Punch with Judy, Stand B01.

Judy Hall travels overseas in search of new ideas. Her business, Punch with Judy, stocks a vast array of products.

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Stitch feathers using a template, on a domestic sewing machine? Yes! Westalee Design has developed a Ruler Foot and a series of quilting templates to suit low shank and high shank domestic sewing machines.

2014 WINNER Best Craft Retailer & Best New Product –Terial Magic Spray

Stand B01 ‘Goldview’ Olympic Highway The Rock NSW 2655 Australia Ph (02) 6920 2238 – Fax (02) 6920 2021 Email: judy@punchwithjudy.com.au or visit: www.punchwithjudy.com.au

Follow Judy’s Blog: http://punchwithjudy.blogspot.com Follow Judy on Facebook

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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.

Scissorman Bargain Bunch

Present this voucher to receive a set of six Perfect Point scissors, travel scissors and an OLFA brand, snap-off blade, craft knife made in Japan for only $20, retail value $40. Limit 3 sets per customer (while stocks last).

Scissorman.com.au STAND D01

45mm Replacement Blade Offer

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

Scissorman.com.au STAND D01

Half Price Compact Lamp!

Present this voucher to receive a Daylight brand Naturalight 13 watt compact table lamp RRP of $89.95 for only $39. Limit of 3 per customer (while stocks last).

Daylightman.com.au STAND D01

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SEE YOU AT AQC 2016!

AUSTRALIA’S NUMBER ONE QUILTING EVENT

APRIL 14 – 17, 2016

ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING CARLTON GARDENS, MELBOURNE

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.

Scissorman.com.au REDEEMABLE AT THE LAUNCESTON CRAFT & QUILT FAIR FRIDAY TO SUNDAY JULY 10 – 12, 2015

STAND D01

Scissorman.com.au REDEEMABLE AT THE LAUNCESTON CRAFT & QUILT FAIR FRIDAY TO SUNDAY JULY 10 – 12, 2015

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Daylightman.com.au REDEEMABLE AT THE LAUNCESTON CRAFT & QUILT FAIR FRIDAY TO SUNDAY JULY 10 – 12, 2015

STAND D01

YOU COULD

WIN

MORE THAN

$3,175 IN PRIZES

BY VISITING THE FAIR! 1ST PRIZE BROTHER PRIZE PACK Four fabulous items – perfect for every crafter!

NS35 sewing machine ScanNCut CM550DX ■■ P-touch Labeller PT-D200 ■■ Inkjet Multi-Function Centre MFC-J4620DW ■■ ■■

2ND PRIZE

PRIZE VALUE

$1,616

3RD PRIZE DAYLIGHTMAN PACK

HORN SEWING FURNITURE Choose $800* worth of sewing furniture from the fabulous Horn range! The furniture is delivered ready to assemble and the range includes chairs, sewing cabinets, craft tables and more. *recommended retail price

Light up your life with this prize pack!

The Ultimate Floor Lamp Lightpad – light box ■■ Handy Portable Lamp ■■ ■■

PRIZE VALUE

$509.95

PRIZE VALUED AT

$800*

4TH PRIZE GINGHER DESIGNER SERIES ‘JAMIE’ SCISSORS – SCISSORMAN

These superbly crafted and collectable 8 inch dressmaker’s shears feature a bright, beautiful floral design on the handles.

5TH PRIZE PRIZE VALUE

$149.95

STUDIO MIO PACK

This pack features gorgeous fabric and bag making supplies.

PRIZE VALUE

$100

To enter, complete the competition form you receive when you buy your ticket* and put it in the box at the fair. The winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and notified by phone and email the following week. *Visitors to the fair who bought tickets online are automatically entered into the draw and will not receive a competition form. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au.

July 10 – 12, 2015

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COME TO LAUNCESTON!

Some you Some things things you just make time just make time forfor

See new and exclusive displays • meet special guest artists • learn new skills • shop with the best craft suppliers • join new workshops • get expert advice

LAUNCESTON: July 10 – 12, 2015 Friday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm Silverdome, Prospect

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