Melbourne Craft Fair Friend 2015 by Expertise Events

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BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES with guest artist Kerrie Gurney

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‘TRUE BLUE’ TO YOU? 2015 AQC Challenge quilts

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AT THE FAIR! FLOWER POWER TURNS 50 Page Page ART U WEAR

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SEE US! July 23 – 26, 2015

WELCOME! Dear Craft Fair Friends, As I write this we have just finished the Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair and I’m pleased to say I’m overloaded with inspiration. Our exhibitors had some fantastic new products and some great workshops going on. The good news is that Melbourne – it’s your turn! Amongst the many cool things I love are: • Super cute mini embroidery hoops for brooches from Studio Mio • Punch boards that can quickly punch out shapes for envelopes, gift boxes, pinwheels and flowers from Craft Giraffe • Crocheted necklaces from B2 Buttons and Beads • Cute key fob kits from Craft Queen • Indigo dye kit from Wabi Sabi Designs • Fabric that you can colour in yourself … so many lovely fresh new fabrics. Plus quick Pop Up classes and Sewing Rooms. And don’t miss:

Embroidery hoops make a great display frame like these seen in Sydney recently and they are now also available in tiny sizes for brooches and pendants.

Demonstrations of leather work and textile art techniques by Svenja ■■ Card making with Kerrie Gurney ■■ Miss Chrissy’s vintage fashion tips ■■ The new QuiltHouse SchoolHouse ■■

Plus there are the Brother International Quilts from Japan, China, Taiwan and local quilters; the Birdie display by our visitors and a selection of Art U Wear competition entries. Simply spectacular is the knitted and crocheted 10 metre-long flower garden which will be hung to celebrate 50 years of Flower Power. And if you haven’t yet tried boro – the Japanese mending stitch – I can recommend it as a lovely no-pressure hand stitching technique which is great to have on hand. Plan your trip to the fair now and see what you can find – as we say, ‘Some things you just make time for’. 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!”

Shelley

Shelley Craft, 2015 Craft & Quilt Fair Ambassador

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Meet Shelley Craft at the fair on Friday afternoon July 24

ABOUT THE FAIR CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT ON THE FAIR 7 Coming to the fair 47 You could win!

DISPAYS & GUEST ARTISTS 8 Guest Artist – Svenya X 10 Guest Artist – Kerrie Gurney 12 Quilt Showcase 14 AQC Challenge 15 Lest We Forget Challenge 18 Art U Wear – Iconic Australia 20 Miss Chrissy Keepence 33 50 Years of Flower Power 49 Birdie display

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GREAT SHOPPING 22 What’s hot, what’s new 34 Handy Gadgets 37 Who’s at the fair 62 Gift Shop 65 Shopping Vouchers

LEARN WITH EXPERTS 38 Free Workshops 42 Christmas Craft 48 Free demonstrations 44 Make & Take classes 51 PopUp classes 51 Artistic Edge classes 54 QuiltHouse SchoolHouse 57 Brother Sew Easy 59 Bernina Sew & Go 61 Toyota Sewing Room

ass-out stamps are available at the door P for re-entry on the same day. loakroom charge is $2 per item. Leave C your coats, bags, umbrellas and heavy shopping! We recommend leaving trolley bags here too, as people can trip over them in a crowd. F ood and drinks will be available at the venue cafes. 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

Craft Fair Friend Vol. 16 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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July 23 – 26, 2015

AT A GLANCE Thursday to Sunday July 23 – 26, 2015 Open 9am to 4.30pm daily Melbourne Exhibition Centre 2 Clarendon Street, South Wharf Vic 3006

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Buy 10+ tickets and get a discount PLUS a free bag valued at $7 compliments of Pfaff! (details on next page) * order and pay before Friday, July 17, 2015. ID may be required for fair entry; passes not transferable. No refunds available.

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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 The Melbourne Exhibition Centre is located on the banks of the Yarra River in the Southbank precinct. Visit the website www.mcec.com to find out more.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

For public transport info and journey planning visit the Public Transport Victoria website www.ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

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Trams run regularly from outside the Exhibition Centre. Catch any of the following trams and get off at the stop opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC:

Route 96 – St Kilda to East Brunswick ■■ Route 109 – Port Melbourne to Box Hill ■■ Route 12 – Victoria Gardens to St Kilda

For full details visit www.mcec.com. au or call 03 9235 8000. Details are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Please check prices and details prior to travelling.

ORGANISE A CRAFT EVENT GROUP TRIP TODAY!

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Tram numbers 48 and 70 stop at the end of Flinders Street. Walk towards the Yarra River, across the new pedestrian bridge.

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Buses service the Crown Entertainment Complex, which is located across the road from the Exhibition Centre.

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When you book 10 tickets or more, the tickets are just $15 per adult and $8 per child.

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Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations are both a short stroll from the Exhibition Centre.

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Taxi ranks are right on the doorstep at the Exhibition Centre, the Crown Entertainment Complex and Southern Cross train station.

PARKING

Parking is available below the Exhibition Centre. Early Bird and weekend rates apply.

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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 one day of the fair

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Tickets must be purchased by Friday, July 17, 2015. Offer not valid for door sales.

July 23 – 26, 2015

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.

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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.

July 23 – 26, 2015

SPECTACULAR QUILT ENJOY MORE THAN 300 QUILTS IN THE VICTORIAN QUILTERS’ 2015 QUILT SHOWCASE See traditional, innovative, modern and art quilts in varying sizes from miniature to queen size. There are many exciting exhibits to see: n ‘Remembrance’ in honour of the Centenary of Gallipoli. n Profile A Quilter – Jocelyne Leath. Jocelyne is a multi-award winner, known both nationally and internationally for her very detailed art quilts. Jocelyne will be at Quilt Showcase each day to talk about her quilts and demonstrate. n The Appliqué Guild of Australia will wow you with their applique quilts. n Essendon Quilters Inc. aim to surprise you with their quilting talents and diversity. n The Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild will display a selection of modern quilts. n The Latrobe Valley Quilters from Gippsland will feature their work. n Back by popular demand, see a selection of One Step Further Quilts 2014. n One of the group’s members is Reverend Wendy Snook, Cranbourne Uniting Church, who took up the challenge with some of her parishioners to create a quilt/banner 1915 Gallipoli 2015. The artwork is done as a quilt in panels. Catch free daily floor talks in the quilt show area: 11am Friday – Jan Frazer: Design elements – aspects of colour 11am Saturday – Mary Hitchens: The Judging Process 1pm Friday and Sunday – Vicki Jenkin: Domestic and Longarm machine quilting 1pm Saturday – Julie Adamson: Hand Quilting 11am Sunday – Chris Serong: Preparation to Professional Finish. Kids’ Classes: Saturday and Sunday from 10am till 12noon and 1pm till 3pm. Open to all ages and all material included. Marie Lee and her team of quilters will be accepting and making quilts for Vic Quilters’ Very Snuggly Quilt Program. This program ensures every child in the children’s hospital with a terminal or chronic illness has a quilt of their own. See demonstrations of quiltmaking at the fair – you can watch, learn, then have a go! New ‘Touch Me’ quilts will be on display – in a Quilt Police-free area. The Awards Ceremony will be held at 12noon on Thursday, July 23. All welcome.

RAFFLE QUILT Buy a $2 ticket in the Vic Quilters raffle for your chance to win one of two great prizes: 1. Oakshott Kaleidoscope. Designed and pieced by Rita Hodge and quilted by Karen Terrens, Quilts on Bastings.

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SHOWCASE 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: National Quilt Award July 23 – 26, 2015

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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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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THE BAY WINDOW & HEATHER’S DESIGNS STAND C21 Wool felt, silk ribbons, Valdani Perle threads, Cottage Garden stranded cottons, Perle threads, cotton felt, and wool flannel are all available now!

THE CRAFTY SQUIRREL STAND D34 Retro Sewing Box Drawers are made from ash veneer and are available in a choice of four different coloured handles and legs: red, white, yellow or grey. Some assembly required. Dimensions: 41 x 29 x 68cm $145 each

THE BAY WINDOW & HEATHER’S DESIGNS STAND C21 New Farmyard Silhouettes is the 11th in our Silhouette series. Patterns for this and the others available.

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PATCHWORK PASSION STAND B18 ‘Dresden Symphony’ is a fresh, new block of the month program. Discover more about this 7-block quilt at the stand.

VICSEW STAND B17 New bobbin box for long arm machine quilters. Fits 23 large bobbins.

CLOSE TO MY HEART STAND F26 Complimentary gift to the first 50 visitors who attend a FREE Make & Take at the stand each day!

BERNINA STAND H15 The much anticipated 20” sit down long arm from BERNINA has arrived! The Bernina Q20. July 23 – 26, 2015

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THE CRAFTY SQUIRREL STAND D34 Vintage sheet charm packs are a sweet collection of 64 different 10½” vintage sheet squares – make a quilt or use for all sorts of crafty projects!

I’M A CRAFTAHOLIC STAND G17 Create unique fabrics, quilts, stitching, embroidery, patchwork, scrapbooking, card making, or printing wrapping paper with Fabric Creations TM paints and block printing stamps, exclusive to I’m A Craftaholic.

KATIE’S STITCH BY STITCH STAND C14 Introducing PIECE-LIQUE, a new, quick and easy way to appliqué using a domestic sewing machine or embroidery machine – see demonstrations at the stand of how to quilt blocks as you go.

DAYLIGHTMAN STAND A01 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.

PICKLEMOUSE CORNER STAND D36 Check out the wonderful range of children’s flannel kits including the latest one – the Dinosaur Quilt.

TOYOTA OEKAKI STAND C07 Discover the new Toyota Oekaki sewing machine! Its capabilities are amazing for sewing and freehand embroidery.

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PUNCH WITH JUDY STAND A11 Fabulous numbered flowerhead pins, perfect for pinning patchwork blocks and other stitching projects.

EUREKA! BEADS STAND A21 This brilliant little invention will convert your traditional-clasp necklaces into an easy to-do-up magnetic-clasp necklace. One side has a ring (to attach to your existing clasp), whilst the other side has a parrot clasp (to clip to the existing ring on your necklace).

PICKLEMOUSE CORNER STAND D36 Hello Australia – choose from a wide variety of Indigenous print fabrics available and make yourself a spectacular quilt.

MARGARET’S FABRICS STAND A27 Mayfair is Monica Poole’s latest bag design. It includes an iPad cover which fits perfectly inside the bag.

24 SIGNATUR HANDKNITS STAND E18 The Amelia Swagger coat, available as a knitting kit or ready-made garment. Garments made using Australian Pure New Wool and hand knitted in Australia. July 23 – 26, 2015

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MARGARET’S FABRICS STAND A27 Monica Poole’s award-winning Happiness Quilt – available as a complete pattern or fabric kit.

MAKE IT HOBBY N CRAFT STAND B04 Come and see the exciting patchwork fabric available BY THE METRE including Dr Who, Comic Book Heroes and Villains, Cartoon Favourites, as well as Rare and Unusual Prints for the Modern Sewer.

SCISSORMAN STAND A01 New Daylight Ultra Bright LED sewing machine light is oh so handy!

INDIGO NICHE STAND B11 Stitch a Celtic Christmas Tree in sashiko with this preprinted panel.

MARGARET’S FABRICS STAND A27 Jasper is the latest kids’ pattern from Monica Poole. A reversible vest and matching shorts for the special little man in your life! Sizes 1 to 10. 26

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LATEST PRODUCTS CRAFT CUBBY & CREATIVE APPLIQUE STAND A14 Raggedy Dolls – a new, exclusive nine-block Raggedy quilt – very cute and loveable.

PICKLEMOUSE CORNER STAND D36 Snuggle up with a special child and delight in the magic of Katie Sokolic’s delightful illustrated children’s picture book, The Magic Quilt. Join Toby and his magic patchwork quilt on a journey of discovery, adventure, bravery and magic.

BABY LOCK STAND C35 The Ovation is the newest, biggest and brightest addition to the Baby Lock range. Features ExtraordinAir threading, Automatic Thread Delivery System, 6 LED lights, knee lift, and variable speed control.

FLIP LA K STAND C36 Exclusive to Flip la K are two sets – choose the rotary cutter and mat or scissors and snips – or both! They’re both show specials.

BLUE WILLOW COTTAGE STAND E35 Special fusible web appliqué embroidery needles – the needle shaft is triangular which makes piercing through the layers of fabric and fusible web much easier.

CRAFT QUEEN STAND F01 See the newest releases of washi tape with fabulous new designs including cameras, trees, owls, butterflies, banners and more. July 23 – 26, 2015

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BEBE BOLD STAND E25 Tulip needles are strong and durable and are polished lengthwise to ensure they glide through fabric smoothly, like a hot knife through butter!

STAMPIN’ UP!® STAND E21 New Sprinkles of Life 22-piece stamp set and coordinating punch now available. When you buy the set you will be helping a worthy cause too, find out more from Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrators. Images copyright Stampin’ Up!® 1990-2015.

BEBE BOLD STAND E25 Make this stylish Boro-inspired Zippi purse and enjoy the utilitarian techniques from Japan’s past. New pattern in two sizes – a wonderful way to use precious fabrics and threads. Kits available in a dark or light colour way. LOLA LOVEGROVE STAND B33 Dress up or down with this soft draping poncho from Katia Airlux – a gorgeous design from Spain. Made from viscose and superfine merino, the softness of the yarn is pure luxury.

PAULINE’S QUILTERS WORLD STAND D31 New Sasher Ruler, designed by Pauline Rogers. Expand your quilting horizons with this handy tool.

BAROSSA QUILT & CRAFT COTTAGE STAND A16 See the latest book by Michele Hill, ‘Afternoon Tea with May Morris’ – a collection of delightful projects. 28

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SHOPPING AT THE FAIR FLIP LA K STAND C36 Flip-n Spin Option Kit is a great set for making Pinwheel blocks with a difference!

PAULINE’S QUILTERS WORLD STAND D31 New Sasher Collection by Pauline Rogers out now – with a great show special! Winner of a 2015 Australian Craft Industry Award.

HANDI QUILTER STAND E30 Echo-quilt different distances around appliqué shapes and templates with the new Echo Feet Kit – perfect for grids and cross hatching! TINKERING TOOLS STAND D12 These gorgeous scissor lanyards are all hand made in Australia, with beautiful Japanese Matsuno Beads, complemented with glass pearls and crystals to match. DIY kits also available.

YAZZII STAND B13 Sewing machine mat organiser is perfect for all sewing machine enthusiasts! It has five pockets and keeps your machine sturdy and secure. It is 59 x 66 cm / 23.5 x 26.5 inches and folds to a compact size. Ask about the special show price.

PATCHWORK MARIKO JAPAN STAND C22 New fabric releases from well-known Japanese fabric brand Yuwa and a number of beautifulJapanese traditional cotton prints. Beautiful fabrics with bright colours – fantastic for quilting, sewing and dressmaking. July 23 – 26, 2015

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HANDI QUILTER STAND E30 If you love making quilts with embellished or dimensional surfaces, the new Glide foot glides effortlessly over your work.

STITCHES ‘N’ THINGS STAND F14 This super soft and squishy silk/mohair and extra fine merino ‘Swish Cowl’ is so easy to knit and comes with an easy to follow free pattern. Lots of colour combinations available.

SEWING BUDDIES AUSTRALIA STAND A08 EcoluxLighting, LED Lighting strip for your sewing machine lets you see more, sew more! Compact, powerful and a two year unconditional guarantee!

PATCHWORK MARIKO JAPAN STAND C22 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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SEWING BUDDIES AUSTRALIA STAND A08 Sew AdjusTable is the only sewing extension table that adjusts to any brand, make or model of sewing machine, overlocker or embroidery machine.

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SHOPPING AT THE FAIR CRAFT CUBBY & CREATIVE APPLIQUE STAND A14 Applifix fusible webbing is great for all appliqué projects, find out about the great show specials at the stand.

MAKE IT HOBBY N CRAFT STAND B04 Relive childhood memories with this fabric reproduction of 1930s paper dolls. Perfect for making wall hangings and quiet books, come and see the range.

LOLA LOVEGROVE STAND B33 Stay warm and cosy this winter with a soft Mont Blanc Neckwarmer and Poncho. With eight gorgeous colour combinations that change colour as you knit, your piece will be truly unique.

FLIP LA K STAND C36 Grab the Fiskars Rotary cutter and Ruler Combo – it’s a fair special that’s perfect for cutting your fabric – two sizes 12 x 12 inch and 24 x 6 inch.

BROTHER STAND F07 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! July 23 – 26, 2015

Blending Colours, Weaving Memories

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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 more than 207 fibre aficionados from 24 countries 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 motifs into a 10 metre long flower garden. It will be on display for the first time at the fair. See this magnificent work in all its glory!

July 23 – 26, 2015

HANDY GADGETS HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK AT LOTS OF NEW CRAFT GADGETS AND GIZMOS TO MAKE TRICKY TASKS EASY! 1 2

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 A22. 2 Hera marker is an easy way to mark quilting lines. No pencil or powder used! At Stand E25. 3 Handy suction cap for templates and small rulers let you cut around shapes safely. At Stand E35. 4 Great deal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; buy a set of two made-inJapan, OLFA brand, snap-off blade craft knives for only $5. Limit 3 sets per

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customer (while stocks last). At Stand A01. 5 New Power scissors will cut through anything. You will never need to use the ‘good scissors’ for cutting tough items again. At Stand A01. 6 Binding clips to hold quilt binding in place as you stitch - also handy for English paper piecing. At Stand E35. 7 Schmetz sewing machine needles – 20 packs of needles at a special show price. At Stand A11. 8 Turn-it-All is the perfect tool to turn fabric tubes – ideal for spaghetti straps, doll parts and so much more! At Stand A27. July 23 – 26, 2015

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Come and visit us at our stand F29 to see the first electic cutter, the GO! Big! AccuQuilt.Australia @Accuquiltaus

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WHO’S WHO AT THE FAIR HERE’S JUST A GLIMPSE OF WHO YOU’LL SEE AT THE FAIR! Great news! The delightful Paula Storm, Husqvarna Viking ambassador, will be at the fair at 11.30am and 1.30pm each day. She will share some great tips and techniques for making your next quilt extra special! At Stand E36.

Linda White, winner of the 2015 Best of Australia quilt, Elenor Jean, will be at her stand, Gum Valley Patchwork, Stand E22 and happy to talk about her prizewinning quilt.

Helen Godden will be demonstrating free motion machine quilting at the Handi Quilter Stand, E30.

Deborah Louie will be demonstrating the new Bernina Q20 sit down longarm sewing machine, at Stand H15.

Renowned designer, Rosalie Quinlan will be at the Under the Mulberry Tree Stand, B21 and available to answer questions.

Leonie and Bill West of Westalee Rulers, will be at Punch with Judy, Stand A11. July 23 – 26, 2015

FREE WORKSHOPS 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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 10am ♥ Flannel & Friends. Pam Davis, Picklemouse Corner, Stand D36. Be introduced to a new range of fabric that marries splendidly with flannel. See also new flannels, new patterns and new kits.

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 10.30am Foundation Paper Piecing Simplified. Carol Nicholls, Sewn and Quilted, Stand A24. Learn how quilts that look impossible, complicated and too tricky can be made by everyone! Using streamlined foundation piecing techniques, these methods will open up and enhance your repertoire of patchwork skills.

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 11am ♥ The Latest from Stampin’ Up!® Tracy Penn, Independent Demonstrator, Stand E21. See how easy it is to use our gorgeous stamps with coordinating punches and Framelits Dies. You too can be creative with these easy to make but wow projects. Discover some of the latest products on offer.  11.30am ♥ Quilt Runners. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A02. Explore the magic of making your own stunning bed quilt runner. Margaret will share her ideas on colour and style plus tips on quilting your project. Complimentary instruction sheet.  12noon Fashion and Handbags. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A27. Makeover your wardrobe with co-ordinating patterns that are easy to sew. Includes the latest handbag designs and techniques.

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 12.30pm ♥ Introducing PIECE-LIQUE. Katie Johnson, Katie’s Stitch by Stitch, Stand C14. Learn a new, quick and easy way to appliqué using a domestic sewing machine or embroidery machine – discover how to quilt blocks as you go!

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 1pm New Templates from Westalee. Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand A11. See how Westalee templates and ruler foot can open a whole new world of quilting for you on a domestic sewing machine. The foot allows you to use templates with your machine.  1.30pm All About Bobbin Thread. Barrie Ashton, WonderFil Specialty Threads (Canada), Stand B25. Whether it is for quilting, piecing, sewing, embroidery, or thread painting, you can use varying thread weights – learn how! Sewn samples shown plus tips on colour choice, tension and pre-wounds.  2pm ♥ Quilt As You Go. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A27. Monica Poole will share her secrets for quilt-as-you-go success. Be inspired by her trunk show of new and favourite quilt-as-you-go designs.  2.30pm ♥ Wonderful One-Fabric Quilts. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A02. Experience the magic of creating a stunning quilt from just one fabric. From table runners to queen sized quilts, this exciting technique is fun, fast and rewarding. See Margaret’s latest interpretation of this technique. 38

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Plan your day

★ New Workshop

1 hour workshop

♥ Perfect for beginners

 10am ♥ Working With Circles. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand C21. Pick up nifty tricks for working with circles and how to set a circle in a block. Also a cheat’s Cathedral Window and an easy way to make a Drunkard’s Path, all with one ruler.  10.30am ♥ Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand A16. By cutting strips of fabric and using rulers as your templates, create quick and easy scrap quilts using ‘units of four’ construction. All attendees receive a free pattern sheet.

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 11am ♥ Photos on Fabric For Dummies. Kathleen Stone, australiancountryquilts.com, Stand A31. You’ll be amazed to see how easily you can print any photo or text on fabric with your printer. Make quilt labels, memory quilts, photo canvas for weddings – it’s so easy! Free notes available.  11.30am ♥ Scrapbooking and Card Making – cost cutting and time saving tips. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, F01. Nicole will share new examples of cards and scrapbooking and share tips to ensure your hobby does not break the bank! Ideal for beginners.  12noon ♥ Appliqué Wow. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, Stand A14. Learn new ideas and techniques as Bev shows how easy, quick and fun appliqué can be, step by step the Craft Cubby way.

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 12.30pm ♥ Love the Magic of Crystals. Kathleen Stone, australiancountryquilts.com, Stand A31. See a shiny new world ahead with beautiful crystals to brighten the way! It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s fun and it looks spectacular. Don’t miss out on free notes.  1pm Traditional Double Wedding Ring Made Easy. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand A16. Using the EZ ruler, learn how all the curves and maths are made easy to make this traditional, beautiful quilt.

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 1.30pm ♥ Let’s Make a Photo Memory. Kathleen Stone, australiancountryquilts.com, Stand A31. You’ll be inspired to start using what you have at home. Learn to scan old photos and objects, change colour photos and print digital photos onto fabric. Poster printing and quilting techniques shown. Don’t miss the free notes available.

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 2pm ♥ Scrap Crazy. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand C21. Using scrap fabrics from your stash, this great new ruler set can be used many ways. See lots of options – everything from crazy patch to quilts. Scraps of fabric starting at 3 inch square can be used.

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FREE WORKSHOPS  2.30pm♥ Gadgets & Gizmos in Papercrafting. Doug Boyling, Catchy Crafts, Stand C08. Come along and check out ‘Demo Doug’ showing you all the latest gizmos and gadgets in papercrafting! Find out how easily you can create works of art with new pens, dies and tools.  10am ♥ Top Tips for Hand Embroidery and Stitcheries. Catharina Sudholz, Catharina’s Vintage Stitches, Stand H14. Discover the best ways to work with hanky linen – and painting, thread painting and colouring in fabrics. Learn about threads, needles and stabilisers. Plus pick up top hints and tips, and learn about hand dyeing linen and wool felt to match your stitcheries.

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 10.30am Turn Your Scarves into Fashion Statements. Gail Lawrence, Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand A32. Learn more than 30 new creative scarf ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements with only six scarves and accessories, including clips, rings, flowers, keepers, pins, jewellery and pendants.  11.30am ♥ No wadding / No piecing / Quilt as you go quilting! Jeannie Handsaker, Scarlet & Grace Designs distributed by Creative Cottage Crafts, Stand A25. Learn this fantastic new technique to create amazing quilts and bags. Also see the latest in projects which can be made in less than three hours.

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 12noon ♥ Pearls for Girls – The Art of Pearl Knotting. Jeanine Bowlen, Beads N Crystals, Stand D09. Let Jeanine amaze you the art of pearl knotting; by hand and with modern tools. Learn how to tell real from fake, how to care for your pearls and how to fix Grandma’s broken necklace. Bring your broken necklaces along and Jeanine will show you how to fix it.

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 12.30pm ♥ Sashiko-Hitomezashi (one stitch Sashiko) and Boro sashiko stitching. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold, Stand E25. Learn the simple techniques of Hitomezashi and Boro sashiko stitching and see what can be achieved.

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 1pm ♥ Discover the Latest Trends in Cardmaking. Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand B34. Debra will share hints and tips on how to make beautiful hand-made cards using 3D pictures, peel off stickers, stencil/dies and all the tools of the trade.

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 2pm ♥ Turn Your Scarves into Fashion Statements. Gail Lawrence, Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand A32. Learn more than 30 new creative scarf ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements with only six scarves and accessories, including clips, rings, flowers, keepers, pins, jewellery and pendants. Free giveaways during presentation!  3pm ♥ Quick and Easy Hand Dyeing. Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand A36. 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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TIPS AND TOOLS Judy Hall will run daily demonstrations at Stand A11 at the fair. Learn about new products and how to use them to boost your creativity. It’s free! 9.30am Learn new tips for zipper insertion, shortcuts, accessories, stabilizers and how to perfect bag-making. 10am Never ever made a quilt but want to? What will you need? Where do you begin? Here are the basics. 10.30am Sewing with specialty threads – discover how to use metallics, 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 Using Stencils for Appliqué? – new methods, new stabilizers, new tools, using stencils, fusible interfacing and more. 12.30pm Borders and Bindings – introducing new tools, some favourites and fancy new ways to finish binding your quilts. 1pm Press Perfect products from Clover – all so new and ever so practical. Complete new range. 1.30pm It’s so important to press projects in progress – but have you ever used a Tailor’s Clapper for quilting or a Seam Roller? How do you press curved seams, pile fabrics, hand or machine embroidery? Judy will show you. 2pm See exciting new stabilizers for machine embroidery, quilting, crafting, embellishing. 2.30pm Ideas and products to help relieve the pain so you can enjoy your passion for sewing and crafting for longer and with ease. 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. 3.30pm Learn about Hex n More Rulers and the Sidekick Rulers to make your quilting ever so easy – all straight-line sewing.

PICK UTP GREA TIPS! Visit Punch with Judy, Stand A11. Judy Hall travels overseas in search of new ideas. Her business, Punch with Judy, stocks a vast array of products.

July 23 – 26, 2015

Christmas all year

round

CHRISTMAS ALL CHRISTMAS GIFT AND DECORATION IDEAS!

Enjoy the magic of Christmas – in July, and start preparing for the real event in December! Catch these free 30-minute demonstrations each day, no bookings required. Find them in the Christmas display area at the fair. 10am Unique Christmas Cards and Projects, Tracy Penn, Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator, Stand E21. See how to create really cute Christmas cards with matching envelopes, gift tags and other projects, all from the same stamp set and punch.

10.30am English Paper Piecing for

Christmas, Briony Leith, Blue Willow Cottage, Stand E35. See Briony demonstrate how to use English Paper Piecing and Christmas colours to decorate your home at Christmas time.

11am Christmas In Stained Glass, Gai Taylor,

Just Patchwork, Stand A37. Create your own beautiful Christmas Stained Glass wallhanging or table runner using this simple technique. See the appliqué technique required as well as the principles of applying the bias to complete the project.

11.30am 365 Day a Year Ginger Bread House,

Teresa Mcleod, I’m A Craftaholic, Stand G17. Create your very own Faux Gingerbread House and Christmas Scene. Using Plaid Collage Clay and assorted Cabochons this easy project is great for all ages, and the good news is that the ‘lollies’ put on the house won’t go missing before the big day. Watch Decoden techniques and learn how to put it all together – there is even a show special for the kit.

12noon Quick and Easy Christmas Cards, Dina

Boyling, Catchy Crafts, Stand C08. Learn some quick ways of using dies, punches and stickers to make quick Christmas cards that are easy to make and have the WOW factor! 42

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YEAR ROUND! 12.30pm Be Charmed, Pam Davis,

Picklemouse Corner, Stand D36. Only one Christmas charm pack is required to make this attractive set of festive coasters. Let us show you how.

1pm Beautiful Beaded Christmas Jewellery and Tree Decorations, Bobbi O’Riley, Eureka! Beads, Stand A21. See how to create Christmas cheer – perfect for all skill levels. We will explore techniques, tools and beads (including Swarovski) used to make sparkly beaded jewellery and unique Christmas ornaments! 1.30pm Wrap It Up –

Christmas Craft, Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand F01. Nicole will share gift wrapping tips to ensure your presents are wrapped with love. She’ll demonstrate washi tape, fabric and traditional paper wrap ideas.

2pm Sashiko Christmas

Stars, Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold, Stand E25. See how easy it is to make gorgeous Christmas Sashiko Star decorations.

2.30pm Christmas Craft Crystallised,

Kathleen Stone, australiancountryquilts.com, Stand A31. Learn how to make hundreds of Christmas craft projects including fabric art, cards, decoupage, fabric postcards and see how to make them sparkle!

3pm Christmas Gifts with Yo-Yos, Heather Bartsch,

Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand A16. Heather Decorate YOUR NEST will demonstrate how to make Yo-yos and IN PLENTY OF TIME Dresden Plates, then show how to put them FOR CHRISTMAS! together to make gorgeous Christmas-themed gifts. July 23 – 26, 2015

HANDS-ON CLASSES Hands-on classes with kits Plan your day ★ New Make & Take Class ♥ Perfect for beginners

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10am ♥ 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 A22. 11am ★ ♥ An introduction to Decoupage,

presented by members of The Découpage Guild Aust Inc. Be charmed, enjoy the magic, recycle a plastic soft drink bottle using basic découpage skills into a glamourous box for keep sakes. – a Cinderella Box – complete with design, colour, images and a tassel. Kit includes painted bottle, images (serviette or cut images) and embellishments/tassel. Kit cost $15. Book at Découpage Guild Stand F.

12noon ♥ 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 E35.

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 1pm ♥ Make a Teddy Tutu, Sue from Angel Gowns Australia. Angel Gowns Australia’s Tutu Program uses tulle from donated wedding gowns to make bright, colourful tutus for seriously ill and special needs children and babies, to bring that little bit of sunshine into their lives. You too can make a simple tutu for Teddy!! These easy to make ‘no sew’ tutus are ideal for Teddy or for dolls and any age can make one. Kit cost $13. Book at Guild Stand G.

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 3pm ♥ Hipster Purse, Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Fun & Easy! Make a unisex pouch purse in lovely leather! It opens wide for easy access and comes with a convenient swivel hook so you can clip it anywhere. Great for carrying coins or other small items. Kit available in black and khaki. Kit cost $29. Book at Stand A22.

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HANDS-ON CLASSES 10am ★ ♥ Broomstick Crochet Scarf, Kim

Sharman-Smith, Lola Lovegrove. Learn the lost art of broomstick crochet then complete projects with this truly unique stitch. Use a ‘broomstick’ and crochet hook and Katia Darling yarn to learn all the tricks to this stitch. Start your scarf in class then complete it at home. Kit includes broomstick, crochet hook, two balls of yarn and printed instructions. Kit cost $30 ($40 value!). Book at Stand B33.

11am ★ ♥ Boro Coasters. Jane

MacDonald, Bebe Bold. Learn the utilitarian, simple and enjoyable techniques from Japan’s past and make three coasters – they’re a wonderful way to use precious fabrics and threads. Kit includes choice of light or dark colour way, Sashiko needles, interfacing and threads. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand E25.

12noon

♥ Japanese Chiku Chiku Coaster, Wendy Saclier, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Chiku Chiku is a fun freestyle stitching method from northern Japan. Make a ChikuChiku Coaster with renowned stitcher Wendy Saclier. You will be guided through the project with great tips for easy and creative kantha/ sashiko stitching. All materials and instructions will be supplied. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand D06. 2pm ♥ Japanese HOSHI Origami Star, Alison Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs. Enjoy learning to make these fun folded stars out of beautiful Japanese fabrics. The only sewing is attaching the cord. Kit includes fabric and cord for two stars and full photo instructions to take home. Be careful - making these becomes addictive! Kit cost $15. Book at Stand D06.

July 23 – 26, 2015

HANDS-ON CLASSES ★

10am ♥ Three Gorgeous Cards. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen. Join Nicole and you’ll make three cards featuring washi tape and stamping. There will be left over supplies in your kit to complete more cards at home. Great for beginners. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand F01. 11am ♥ Japanese Magic Mini Spiral Pouch,

Daisuke Ikedo, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Discover how to make this unusual and intricate hand-size pouch – zip-up to a tetrahedron shaped pouch and unzip to a long ribbon. Make this pouch using Japanese Kimono-printed fabric with two timesaving double adhesive tapes – no need to baste anymore! Finished size is 3 x 3 x 4 inches. Kit $18. Book at Stand C22.

12noon ★

♥ 101 Ways with Masks and Stencils, Naomi Cox, Craft Queen. Naomi will demonstrate different mediums and techniques for using masks/stencils for paper craft and mixed media projects. You’ll then make five tag backgrounds using the techniques. This is a fabulous class for scrapbooking, card making and mixed media artists. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand F01.

 1pm ♥ Day and Night Reversible Pouch, Daisuke Ikedo, Patchwork Mariko Japan. This medium-size pouch can fit your wallet and even a mobile phone. Versatile and colourful, the special zipper and slider form a handle and make everything reversible. Learn the easy way to install the zipper and have a different colour choice for day and night! Finished size: 6.3 x 6.3 x 6.3 inches. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand C22.

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 2pm ♥ Sprinkles of Life Gift Cards & Tag, from the Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator team. Make four gorgeous projects - three cards and one tag using the latest stamp set and coordinating punch. Please bring your own scissors, tape and glue. Kit cost $15, or free if you order your own Sprinkles of Life stamp set and coordinating punch at the stand. Book at Stand E21. 46

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YOU COULD

WIN

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$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 ■■ ■■

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$1,616

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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 ■■ ■■

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$509.95

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$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 or presented their BONUS draw voucher at the ticket booth 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 23 10 – 26, 12, 2015

FREE DEMONSTRATIONS Catch free demonstrations, running daily at the fair Jane at BeBe Bold will demonstrate one stitch Sashiko (Hitomezashi) and Boro techniques, at Stand E25. Bev at Craft Cubby & Creative AppliquĂŠ will demonstrate appliquĂŠ the Craft Cubby way, at Stand A14. Eureka! Beads will be demonstrating a wide range of tools and products, at Stand A21. Sewn and Quilted will demonstrate foundation-paper piecing at Stand A24. Their techniques make paper piecing so achievable for everyone!

Craft Cubby, Stand A14

Cardmaking.net, at Stand B34, will have two demonstrators all day every day ...Allan Press will demonstrate colouring peel-off stickers with Sakura pens and chalks, as well as quilling; and Debra will show you the possibilities with Marianne Design and Nellies Choice stencils. Stitches N Things will show their automatic French knitting method, crochet techniques and knitting. At Stand F14. See photo transfer onto fabric with australiancountryquilts.com, Stand A31. Indigo Niche at Stand B11 will show the Boro method and the more refined method of Sashiko stitching. Just Patchwork, Stand A37, will demonstrate lots of techniques, including working with Jelly Rolls and Jelly Roll templates, circle cutting and easy sewing methods, Dresden Plates that give a funky modern look, easy cutting and piecing of half-square triangles, curved piecing made easy and much more. Couching will be demonstrated at Wonderfil Specialty Threads (Canada), Stand B25.

Flexi-Craft, Stand F22

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See Flexi-Craft Moulds demonstrate their moulds for papercraft and cake decorating projects. Stand F22.

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.

July 23 – 26, 2015

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CARDMAKING Join Karen from Arnold’s Scrapbook and Craft Supplies at Stand B26 in these fun classes and learn while you make one of these gorgeous cards. Program runs daily at the fair: You will make and complete a different card in each class using Heartfelt Creations products. All inks and tools are supplied to complete your card. Card projects will change daily. Find out more at the stands.

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Class times: 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm Class duration: Approximately 60 minutes Cost: $10 each Visit Arnold’s Scrapbook and Craft Supplies, Stand B26 to book your spot. 1.30pm

3pm

GET THE ARTISTIC EDGE! Join a one-hour Creative Fun class at Janome, Stand G32 and have fun making a project to take home or give as a gift. See the versatility of the new Artistic Edge digital cutter – it opens up a new world of custom cutwork for fabric and paper. Class times: 10.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm daily. Class cost Free. Bookings Essential.

MEET LOCAL GUILDS Quilt groups – and other guilds and clubs – are an ideal opportunity to share ideas, get assistance on projects and learn new techniques. Whether your interest is in embroidery, egg decorating, rugmaking, tapestry, machine knitting, lacemaking, spinning and weaving, quilting or needlework – there’s a group for you: • The Embroiderers’ Guild, Vic • Angel Gowns Australia Inc • Australian Lace Guild (Vic. Branch) • The Needlework Tapestry Guild of Victoria Inc • Australian Sewing Guild (Vic. Branch) • The Needlework Tool Collectors • Basketmakers Of Victoria Inc Society of Australia • Decoupage Guild Australia Inc • The Tatters’ Guild of Australia • Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria Branch, Inc Victoria Inc • Victorian Egg Decorators’ Guild Inc • Machine Knitters Assoc of Vic Inc. • Victorian Quilters Inc • The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc New members are always welcome! Come to the fair and meet the guilds, see their work and be inspired.

A New Technique In Appliqué...

Introducing PIECE-LIQUE, exclusive to Katie’s Stitch by Stitch Sewing Studio The quick and easy way to appliqué using an embroidery or every-day sewing machine – quilt the block as you go! Visit our stand C14 to see new quilts, demonstrations and more!

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CRAFT BAR Join the I’m A Craftaholic team at Stand G17 and create beautiful works of art to take home in no time at all! No need to book, just drop in any time between 10am and 4pm – all ages welcome! Decorate a Scarf or Fairy Wings

Using new Fabric Creations products, you can make a personalised stamped scarf or fairy wings to keep in no time at all. With this product you can stamp fabrics, canvas, wood, paper and more. Cost: $15

Good Wish Jar

Decorate a jar to use as a gift, vase or table centrepiece using Plaid Mod Podge and Plaids Mod Melt Embellishments to make your mason jar unique. Cost: $10

Colouring Fabric

Adult colouring-in is all the rage right now! Using colour pencils and Fabric Mod Podge, you can colour gorgeous Michael Miller colouring-in fabric and take it home to use it as appliqué, to make into a cushion or use in another project. Cost: $10

The Craft Bar is inspired by cre8time.org, a not for profit movement raising awareness for the need to devote more time for creative expression. No bookings required – ideal for all ages – make one or more of these unique creative projects at the fair. The Craft Bar runs from 10am to 4pm daily at the fair. Visit I’m A Craftaholic, Stand G17. July 23 – 26, 2015

NEW TO THE FAIR Listen and learn in these FREE 30 minute sessions with Pauline from Pauline’s Quilters World and Brenda from Flip la K. Located near Stand C36. 10am Free Motion Quilting with Pauline. Learn how to master spirals, feathers and more. No walking foot, no pinning, no turning and no pressure on your shoulders, back or neck. 11am Flip la K Basic Block Creation with Brenda. See how easy it is to set up a basic block ready for use the Flip la K way. Work with fusible web; and the tools Flip la K use to make it easy. 12noon Quilt-As-You-Go: New Sasher Collection with Pauline. These new tools allow quilters to create stunning QAYG quilts. Create quilts with single, double or triple sashings, peeper strips and cornerstones. 1pm Flip-n Templates Made Easy with Brenda. Easy ways to create the WOW factor for appliquéd blocks. Colour, fabric, cotton, stitch and needle selection. 2pm Tools, Tips, Techniques with Pauline. Tools from marking pencils to rulers and tips for appliqué without fusible web, marking quilt designs without pens, easy binding, how to make bias plus lots more. 3pm Flip-n Great Block Ideas Using Reverse Appliqué with Brenda. Discover Flip la K’s products for Flip-n weave blocks, borders and appliqué – a totally different way of achieving fast, fun and amazing patchwork blocks!

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LEARN SASHIKO Join Sue at Indigo Niche, Stand B11, and learn the gentle art of Sashiko and its various stitching methods. These daily one-hour classes are ideal for beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels. 10am The Gentle Art of Sashiko Learn how to stitch pre-printed fabric with all the techniques of this gentle art while stitching a Celtic Christmas Tree – add decorations to individualise your piece. Perfect for beginners. Kit cost $30. 12.30pm Learn Boro Boro is a technique that was used to rejuvenate worn clothing – come learn this technique making a Boro pincushion – you’ll learn a technique that can be applied to many different projects – bags, quilts, clothing and much more. Perfect for beginners. Kit cost $20. 2.30pm Trace Your Own Designs A class designed to progress from pre-printed pieces…learn how to trace your own designs of choice onto fabric and apply to so many projects you might wish to create. Learn the techniques to do your own stitch length to complete your projects. Kit includes fabric, cotton, needle, tracing paper and a variety of designs. Kit Cost $20. Visit Indigo Niche – Sashiko Designs, Stand B11 to book your spot or email: sales@indigoniche.com to pre-book your class on a preferred day.

July 23 – 26, 2015

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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.

Block design by Pauline’s ‘Quilter’s World’.

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.

Daily Class Times: 10am to 11.30am, 1pm to 2.30pm Cost: $5 Book at the Brother Stand F07 as seating for this class is limited.

SEE YOU AT AQC 2016! AUSTRALIA’S NUMBER ONE QUILTING EVENT

APRIL 14 – 17, 2016

ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING CARLTON GARDENS, MELBOURNE

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We gave you the Aurora 440QE. Ten years on...... what you wished for ......has been granted.

Introducing the new

BERNINA 720 • 5.5mm stitch width • Extended arm with a full 10 inches to the right of the needle • 4.3” touch colour screen • Patented BERNINA B9 Hook • Large bobbin (80% more capacity than a conventional bobbin) • 1000 stitches per minute • Extensive stitch package • New user interface • Bobbin thread sensor • Embroidery function • Import/export of sewing stitches via USB

Test drive a B720 on our stand or in our Sew&Go workshop. All classroom machines offered at a great discounted price!

Free Call 1800 237 646 www.bernina.com.au • shop.bernina.com.au

Bernina sew&go

PICTURE PERFECT!

PAINT, PIECE AND PATCHWORK TO CREATE A PICTURE PERFECT WITH BERNINA 720 Join a two-hour class and learn many new techniques that make quilting easy, colourful and lots of fun and go home with a beautiful picture, perfect for any wall. Discover the magic of the new Bernina 720 quilting machine. With more space, fast speed, large bobbin, precision stitching, 5.5mm stitch width, 10” extended arm, embroidery capable and much, much more. A variety of colours will be available – please book early at the Bernina Stand, H15, as seating is limited and can’t be booked before the event. Sew & Go classes are: 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm daily Class cost: $20 - covers all fabric, thread and canvas

Don’t forget to check out the Bernina Show Specials while at the Fair July June2317– –26, 21,2015 2015 5959

RESIN JEWELLERY Make your own resin jewellery in these fun, daily classes with Lori at Beads N Crystals, Stand D09. 10am and 11.30am Ice Resin Masterclass Let your creativity flair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; learn to mix, pour, mould and set resin whilst making pendants and a bangle using dyes, papers and embellishments. Suitable for beginners. Class cost: $35

1pm, 2pm and 3pm Resin Pendant Class Create two pendants using Magic Gloss Resin, dyes and papers. Learn the secrets to creating a flawless finish and discover how to take your resin jewellery further. Class cost: $20

Book at Beads N Crystals, Stand D09 at the fair. 60

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Toyota sewing room

FREE TEST DRIVE!

Make a fabulous freehand bookmark Learn the creative possibilities on the Toyota Oekaki sewing machine and make a freehandembroidered bookmark in the Toyota sewing room. Each participant will receive a sewing sample pack of fabrics with interfacing attached, templates and instruction notes in an attractive carry bag to take home. You will be amazed at what can be stitched up so quickly and easily when the techniques used are explained by Wendy and Bev. Presented by: Wendy Hicks and Bev Thomas Class times: 11am and 1pm daily Duration: 90 mins Cost: FREE! Book at Toyota, Stand C07 Plus: For a free entry ticket to the fair, prebook now Email: sewing@aisin.com.au

Wendy Hicks

Bev Thomas

Test drive the Toyota Oekaki machine July 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 26, 2015

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! Lanyards

$3 each

Notepads

$2 each

Multitool

$15

‘Danger’ and ‘Keep Calm’ bags

$15 each

NEW! Chalkboard mug 5 colours to choose from

$10 each

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AT THE GIFT SHOP! Crafty badges

TAKE HOME A MEMENTO!

$3 each

Coffee Travel mug

Crafty Pouches

$9 each

Designer mugs

$8 each

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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. 2015 WINNER Best Craft Retailer & Best New Product –Westalee Ruler Foot

Stand A11 ‘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

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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.

Bargain Bag Offer Present this voucher to receive a beautiful tote bag, with over 13 products inside, with a total retail value over $150 for only $39. Limit 3 sets per customer (while stocks last). (Colour and content of bag my vary from image).

Scissorman.com.au STAND A01

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 A01

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 A01

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 A01

Free Easy Hoop Sign up for Margaret’s exclusive new candlewicking Block of the Month ‘Butterflies and Flowers’ and receive a FREE Easy Hoop valued at RRP $25.

Margaret’s Fabrics STAND A27

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 MELBOURNE CRAFT & QUILT FAIR THURSDAY TO SUNDAY JULY 23 – 26, 2015

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Margaret’s Fabrics REDEEMABLE AT THE MELBOURNE CRAFT & QUILT FAIR THURSDAY TO SUNDAY JULY 23 – 26, 2015

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