Sydney Stitches & Craft Show Preview Guide 2014

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Something for you, something for everybody WHEN MARCH 6 – 9, 2014

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Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm

WHERE Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, James Ruse Drive, Rosehill NSW

TICKET PRICES

Tickets can be purchased at the door OR you can jump in early and avoid the ticket queues – buy tickets before the show online at www.craftevents.com.au and click on the Stitches & Craft Show logo then the ‘Buy Tickets’ tab.

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yy Adults $17 yy Seniors Card Holders, Age & Disability Pensioners $15 yy Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $40 yy Child (from 5 to 16 years)$9. Child (under 5 years) FREE yy Two-day pass $32, Three-day pass $45,

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Four-in-one multi-ticket $59 (1 x 4 days, 2 x 2 days, 4 x 1 day) yy Group/Bulk Buy (minimum of 10 tickets pre-purchased before Friday Feb 28, 2014) Adult $14 per ticket, Child $8 per ticket.

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yy Free cloakroom service yy 10% discount on gift shop items yy Buy 20 tickets, get one free Online tickets close midnight Tuesday March 4, 2014. Bulk ticket sales close Friday February 28, 2014 at 4.30pm.

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FAST FACTS

yy Ticket sales open at 9.30am and the doors open at 10am yy Last ticket sales are at 4pm, the show closes at 4.30pm yy The Cloakroom is located at the show entrance and the charge is just $2 per item. It’s a great place to leave your shopping so your hands are free to buy more! yy Food and drinks will be available to buy at the show café

yy ATM facilities are available throughout the venue RESPECT

Make sure you ask permission before taking photos. Professional craftspeople make a living by designing and creating their work, so please respect their copyright and check BEFORE you snap.

The Stitches & Craft Show Guide is published by the organisers of your favourite craft events – The Stitches & Craft Show, Craft & Quilt Fair, Australasian Quilt Convention, Creative Textile Show 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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1. Work by Laura Frettington, Texstyle, page 6; 2.SAlt quilt display, page 5; 3. Pop Up Classes, Page 7; 4. What’s hot at the show, page 8; 5.Classes with Emma Lou Beechy, page 4.

GETTING THERE Rosehill Gardens is located west of the CBD and very convenient for all visitors. It is situated just off James Ruse Drive, Rosehill, and readily accessible via the M4 Motorway.

PARKING There is free parking for up to 5,000 vehicles.

DISABLED SERVICE There is a shuttle service from the car park to the venue.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT For the most up-to-date public transport information and to plan your trip to the Show, visit the NSW Government’s Transport Infoline website 131500.com or phone 131 500.

Information is also provided on the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse website.

This information is correct at time of posting but can be subject to change. Visitors should check again prior to travelling.

Cover image: Major Textile Project by student Rosie Fell – see it at the Texstyle display.

Welcome!

I’m thrilled to say that this year’s Rosehill show will be a fabulous mixture of sewing, knitting, papercraft, dressmaking and best of all – the fashion parades are back!

Come to the show and see the daily parade of fashion knitwear that you can make yourself. Be inspired by what’s on show then discover techniques and styles that you can use on your own creations! The Texstyle display will impress you too – it’s a collection of the best work by 2013 HSC students of Textiles & Design.

Plus, there are free Workshops, exciting Pop Up classes, Make and Takes and painting classes with lots of opportunities for you to learn from the experts.

And if you love quilts, then you’ll enjoy the SAlt quilt display by the South Australian Living Textiles artists plus the Beautiful Australia exhibition which has to be seen to be believed.

You will see the newest craft products on the market with Australia’s leading craft retailers too. From the latest sewing, embellishing and quilting machines, to handy gadgets that make your crafting activities easier.

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Special Guests and Great Classes!

DISCOVER THE BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF EMMA LOU BEECHY

Emma Lou Beechy, from USA, is a special guest at the show. Emma Lou is Creative Director at Heartfelt Creations.

Check out a very special display of her latest creations at the show, including examples from one of her specialities, paper flower shaping. You’ll see many of her techniques to create beautiful cards to inspire you too.

See Emma Lou demonstrating at Arnold’s Scrapbooking, Stand D10 or get hands on with Emma Lou in her two-hour classes!

THURSDAY 12NOON – 2PM MAJESTIC FLOWER SHAPING CLASS Ideal if you’re just getting started or want to take stamping to a whole new level! Learn to apply multiple colours to the flowers creating a quick pop of colour. Master the art of bending and shaping to achieve a stunning 3D affect.

Create stunning cards in a few minutes!

Class cost: $35

FRIDAY 12NOON – 2PM SUN KISSED FLEUR CARD CLASS Create three super-elegant, fancifold 3D cards. Learn tips and techniques such as flower shaping with a spritzing technique, quick colouring, paper layering, gluing, glittering, die cutting and much more.

Class cost: $35 SATURDAY 12NOON – 2PM SWEET JULIET FLORALS CARD CLASS Create three cheery, heartwarming 3D cards. Learn tips such as colouring with ink and a blender pen, how to effectively use card panels, shape and assemble the florals, prills, glittering and more.

Cost: $35

CHANGE THE WAY YOU CREATE PROJECTS WITH ELS

Els van de Burgt, owner of Elizabeth Craft Designs in the USA, is a prolific designer, talented artist, author of three craft books and gifted and energetic teacher. Els travels sharing her ideas across the US, Canada, Europe and now Sydney!

She is always ready to share her ideas and endless enthusiasm.

The many ways she combines her products will knock your socks off and change the way you create projects!

Come and join Els at her fun classes – daily at the show.

11AM DAILY STAND UP FOR SPRING – CARDMAKING Create two fabulous Spring-inspired cards. Everything will be supplied, including pre-cut components for the flower and butterfly, easelstyle cards, Elizabeth Craft Designs Stand Up Helper dies, plus the butterflies, leaves, flowers, bees and Happy Birthday dies, Silk Microfine Glitter, solid cardstock papers.

Duration: One hour Class cost: $20 2PM DAILY DAISY AND ROSE OVAL ACCORDION CARDS Create two special cards that show how beautifully Karen Burniston’s new Oval Accordion Card and Accordion Frame Edges work with Rose Oval peel-offs and Daisy dies. Everything for this class will be supplied, including a mix of Shimmer Sheetz, Adhesive Velvet sheets, border peel-offs, Silk Microfine Glitter and solid cardstock.

Duration 1.5 hours Class cost: $20 Book your place by calling Catchy Crafts on (02) 9477 4401 or visit Catchy Crafts, Stand C01 at the show.

Brother Sewing Room CREATE A DECORATIVE DRAFT STOPPER

SUNDAY 12NOON – 2PM TATTERED BLOSSOM LAYOUTS CLASS Create a 12x12 double-sided page layout featuring awesome stamps, dies and papers from Heartfelt Creations. Learn how to create and shape your own dimensional stamped flower embellishments and give dimension on your page.

Cost: $35 Book your place by calling Arnold’s Scrapbooking on (07) 3293 4390 or visit Arnold’s Scrapbooking, Stand D10 at the show.

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BONUS:

There will be a lucky draw prize in Emma Lou’s classes!

Test drive the Brother Innov-ís 410, designed to fulfil all your sewing, quilting and crafting needs. Learn how the New Brother ScanNCut Machine can become the perfect addition to your creative sewing world.

Two classes daily: 10.30am – 12noon and 1pm – 2.30pm Learn blanket-stitch appliqué, when to use the built-in decorative stitches and how to sew on a button with the machine.

Class cost: $5 - covers all materials you need to create the decorative draft stopper which you will get to take home and place at your door. Please note: you will need to stuff the draft stopper at your cost Book at Brother, Stand H10 as seating for this class is limited!

Inspiration on Show!

GRAB SOME NEW IDEAS OR EVEN A NEW CRAFT AT THESE INSPIRATIONAL DISPLAYS! HANDMADE FASHION PARADE Where craft becomes fashion! Come along to our Handmade Fashion Parade next to the cafe at 12.30pm each day to see a gorgeous runway show featuring handmade knitted garments to inspire you. The designs on the catwalk will cover a range of styles – and best of all, you’ll see stunning items you can make yourself!

Presented by Dairing, Stand J09 and Prudence Mapstone, Stand F10.

BEAUTIFUL AUSTRALIA: A DISPLAY BY ‘THE MEXETTES’ Beautiful Australia is a captivating display of 16 art quilts, inspired solely by the astonishing diversity of Australia and incorporating its Aboriginal heritage, land, ocean, flora and fauna. The six quilters known collectively as ‘The Mexettes,’ share a remarkable story of friendship and quilting.

Having met 23 years ago in the isolated outback town of Mt Isa, Queensland members – Sue Dennis, Margaret Edwards, Annette McRae, Diane Sheard, Jennie Short and Marilyn Tucker – bonded over a passion for quilting.

‘THE FABRIC TRAIL’ Not all journeys have a destination…. In developing the Fabric Trail Exhibition, five South Australian textile artists from the SAlt (South Australian living textiles) group have travelled the world only to discover that their artistic destinations were insignificant, compared to their personal journeys.

The explorations of Journey by Judy Bushby, Suzanne Gummow, Julie Haddrick, Francie Mewett and Sara Bell Smith is characterised by a great diversity, expressive use of media, varied and sometimes challenging imagery and the multiple techniques, materials and formats explored in the 40 art textile pieces.

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by Julie Haddrick.

From painted wholecloth, machine and hand-embroidered to layered or embellished, and patched and pieced – the variety and diversity will inspire.

The original five members have been joined by others over the years, and today they total seven – with six of the members having made the quilts featured in this beautiful exhibition.

See them at the show.

Clockwise from top: work by Margaret Edwards, Dianne Sheard and Sue Dennis.

DOLL & BEAR FAIR If you’re a doll and bear enthusiast or simply want to learn more about this unique craft, then head along to Teddy’s Bits at Stand J01 for kits, materials and information. Also visit guild stand D for information on the Doll Collectors’ Club of NSW Inc.

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Texstyle Designs!

YOUNG DESIGNERS WILL DISPLAY THEIR AWE-INSPIRING TEXTILE PIECES AT THE SHOW You’ll be inspired by this special display of the 2013 Texstyle exhibition which showcases the best stunning, unique fabric based design Major Textile Projects from 2013 HSC students of Textiles & Design. It’s the ONLY place you will see the entire exhibition in 2014!

These works are a MUST SEE for all Textiles and Design students.

In addition, the Technology Educators Association (TEA) is conducting student seminars.

FELTMAKING DEMONSTRATIONS WITH RACHEL MEEK

Rachel Meek discovered dyeing and feltmaking in 1989 and has been passionate about them ever since.

She dyes her own fibres which are then made into wearable felts, homewares and framed art pieces.

Rachel has spent many years teaching in schools, TAFTA Forums, textile and private groups and has exhibited with Canberra Region Feltmakers, Spiral Gallery, Cowra and Bathurst Art Galleries.

Don’t miss her demonstrations in feltmaking every half hour from 11am to 3.30pm daily at ArtWear Publications, Stand D12.

Feltmaking wool and instructions will also be available.

SEE THE ART OF FELTMAKING!

There will be four Stage 6 student seminars per day which will focus on the Investigation, Experimentation and Evaluation section of the Supporting Documentation. A selection of Stage 5 Art Quilt Challenge pieces will also be on display.

When: Thursday March 6 and Friday March 7.

Times: 9.30am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm Seminar Cost: $15 per student or teacher* Seating is limited. For full details of the seminars and seminar ticket purchases, contact TEA: tea@teansw.com.au *Please note: Seminar attendees must also pay to enter the show.

Show Entry: $9 for students.

Entry tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

PLUS Teacher Seminar 10am Saturday March 8.

Seminar cost $25 BOOK YOUR SEMINARS NOW – PLACES ARE LIMITED!

Pick up a paintbrush!

PAINT GUM LEAVES AND BLOSSOMS

Clockwise from top: Work by Gabrielle Anastasi, Joely Langmaid, Tanya Stubbles, Jessica Lumley and Rosie Fell.

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Ever wondered about inks and the way they can be use to create great artworks?

Come along and play with Matisse inks and create your own wonderful gum leaf painting on canvas with the Folk and Decorative Artists’ Association.

No previous painting experience needed as the FDAA teachers will guide you along with this design inspired by artist Kate Belton.

Two sessions daily: 11am to 12noon, 1pm to 2pm Class cost: $15 Class duration: about 45mins All materials supplied – just bring yourself and explore!

Matisse Inks are acrylic-based inks that come in a stunning 22 intermixable colours, including metallics and iridescents! They have bright, intense colours and are heavily pigmented for use in many applications. Book at the FDAA stand at the show.

POP UP CLASSES WITH BERNINA POP INTO A FAST AND INFORMATIVE SEWING CLASS WITH BERNINA.YOU’LL LEARN SOMETHING NEW – AND IT’S FREE! AT STAND D06 11am – 11.15am Sewing and Embroidery Made Easy with the new Bernette Chicago 7 The Bernette Chicago offers a wealth of options for giving creative expression to your ideas: over 150 decorative stitches, 20 quilting stitches, two alphabets, a maximum stitch width of 7mm, as well as 100 built-in embroidery designs.

12noon – 12.15pm Spanish Hemstitching The Spanish Hemstitch attachment is used to create hand-sewn hemstitch/ drawn threadwork entirely by machine. This decorative technique joins two pieces of fabric or lace together using decorative stitches and threads.

1pm – 1.15pm Bernina Software Suite: Creativity in three new dimensions. Paint, Cut and Crystal Discover how much fun you can have with the Bernina DesignWorks Suite, cut shapes out of fabric and paper, paint almost any surface with a Texta rather than a needle and create crystal templates so you can add bling to anything.

2pm – 2.15pm Round the Bend with Circular Embroidery The Circular Embroidery attachment #83 lets you embroider unusual and decorative circles or semicircles with the greatest of ease. See what’s possible with all those wonderful stitches on your machine.

3pm – 3.15pm Stumpwork, Punchwork and Trapunto with Bernina Embroidery Software V7 Discover the wonderful new features of V7 software, you will be amazed!

Classes run daily at the show.

Visit Bernina , Stand D06.

TEXTILE ART WITH UNIQUE STITCHING JOIN CECILE WHATMAN AT STAND G13 AND LEARN ALL ABOUT DYEING AND MIXED-MEDIA MATERIALS IN THESE FUN HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Program runs daily at the Show: 10.30am Beautiful Baubles from Bezels Create a quality jeweller y embellishment with resin, papers, ribbons , beads and ephemera. Select a small range of media to create a decoration, place it in the bezel and seal it with Ice Resin. Finished item can be used in journalling, art quilts, mixed media projects or worn as jeweller y. Class cost $25.

12noon Dyeing Designs Screen print and stencil patterns onto a fat quarter of cotton fabric with the amazing Color Magnet. Then dip in some Procion dyes and watch the magic happen as the pattern is highlighted into a dominant shade!

Take your fabric home and stitch it into your next textile project. Each piece will make a fabulous cushion or feature fabric. Class cost $12.

1.30pm Sheer Leaves Start with a piece of white fabric then paint it with inks and fabric paints. Add some foil to make a truly sensational background fabric then add some sheer leaves to make the whole piece sing! A lot of techniques and media are covered in this class and participants are guaranteed to walk away inspired to create textile art. Class cost $22.50.

3pm Stamp, Mask, Monoprint Make magical backgro unds for papercr aft and textile art. Learn how to monopr int, build layers, mask and mask stamps using the Gelli Plate as a tool. Create three10 inch squares of beautifu l fabric while you learn the techniq ues of printing which can be used on any flat surface.

Class cost: $18.

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Get set to make your shopping list! Here’s a sneak peek...

1. See the gorgeous ‘The Owl Parliament’ quilt kit and pattern, available at The Bay Window, Stand H21.

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2. The bernette Chicago 7 is a fully-

fledged sewing and embroidery machine that makes sewing or quilting a piece of cake! See it at Bernina, Stand D06.

3. The Bambino bag is the perfect bag

for baby gear with pockets and an adjustable strap. Pattern includes a change mat and zipper. At Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand D26.

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Kitty is a delightful small quilt and cushion set. Patterns and kits available at Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand D26.

5. Miss Daisy is a quilt-as-you-go Monica

Poole design. Fun to make with template-free cutting, no tricky seam matching, easy circle appliqué and straight-line quilting. Patterns and kits at Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand D26.

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6. Beautiful Bundles from Picklemouse

Corner, Stand A04. These coordinating fat quarters are just what you need to create the perfect quilt top.

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7. Funky new season flannels with Pam at

Picklemouse Corner, Stand A04. Choose from many different patterns and kits something for everybody!

8. Sew AdjusTable is the only sewing

extension table that will adjust to any brand, make or model of sewing machine, overlocker or embroidery machine. Simple to adjust and portable. At Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand B09.

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9. No sewing required! New kits for

convenient fabric card case. Stores at least 12 cards and comes with three large pockets.

Available in a variety of fabrics. From Studio Mio, Stand D17.

10. Come and see Whippa and his friends -

kits and pattern from Teddy’s Bits, Stand J01.

11. The LED light pad from

Daylightman, Stand E07 is perfect for crafters. It’s lightweight and stays cool for hours.

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12.The Perfect Point scissors from

Scissorman are ideal for all crafts. They’re sharp, reliable and well priced! At Stand E07.

13. Vintage Made magazine has a

full-scale dress pattern (32 to 40 inch) from their personal collection of vintage sewing patterns. Available at Artwear Publications, Stand D12.

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Night Sky, from Jaybird Quilts is made with the new Sidekick ruler It is easy to use, versatile and can be used to make a multitude of patterns. At Fabric Garden, Stand EZY3.

15. Flexi-Craft Moulds, Stand D23.

Two new kits to make your cake decorating easier. The Flowers and Lace starter kit is a show special for only $65, save $11.

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16. The SewEzi Grande has most of

the features of the portable SewEzi table, only grande! Its larger sewing area makes it a breeze for larger projects. At Just Patchwork, Stand F21.

17. Silk booties for babies are exclusively

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Patterns are based on vintage Japanese kimono fabrics. Kits are available from KimoYes for $29, Stand D24.

18. Make jewellery faster and neater with the 1-Step Looper and then display those earrings with ease using the Easy Earring Card Punch! At Sunset Designs, Stand H19

19. Krazy Kreations have seven new

designs in their Mini Stitcheries range, including a puppy, unicorn, kitten and bear with each design in a variety of colours.

Kits are just $10 each. At Stand B13.

20. Luxurious Silk Mohair and Airlux

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yarns combine to make this vest - it’s super soft and the latest trend, straight from European runways. At Lola Lovegrove, Stand F18.

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21. Powerprint is the amazing photo

transfer medium new to Australia! Transfer your photos onto any porous surface easily – canvas, fabric, wood, glass, metal and ceramics. At Powertex, Stand G11.

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Lighting strip for your sewing machine – lets you see more, sew more! Compact but powerful, it makes intricate projects so much easier! From Sewing Buddies, Stand B09.

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PLAY WITH POWERTEX Join Liz Telega and Jodie Cocks at Powertex, Stand G11, to explore the creative possibilities of playing with Powertex. You’ll discover how you can easily create fantastic artworks with this versatile medium.

Perfect for mixed media, textiles and fabric sculpture!

10.30AM AND 3PM BROOCH Create a beautiful Brooch using Powertex Fabric Hardener and a plaster face mould.

Explore the possibilities of this fantastic medium. Great for beginners! Class cost $10.

11.15AM MIXED MEDIA ‘HARLEQUIN’ PLAQUE Learn practical applications, tips and tricks for using Powertex Fabric Hardener in your artwork while you create a mixed media ‘Harlequin’ Plaque. Class cost $15.

12.30PM FREEFORM FABRIC PLATTER Learn how to turn your fibre, fabric and paper creations into 3D art objects as you make a gorgeous fabric platter over a mould using Powertex Fabric Hardener. Class cost $20.

1.45PM BOTTLE DECO Create a stunning bottle decoration to ‘bling’ up your wine bottles for special occasions. A great gift idea! Class Cost $20.

Class costs cover all materials, just bring your own apron! Book at Powertex Stand G11 or online at www.powertex.com.au

CATCH THESE FREE DAILY DEMONSTRATIONS AND LEARN NEW WAYS WITH CRAFT. Simply visit the stands to see them in action.

Join Allan Press at Cardmaking.net, Stand F16 as he demonstrates colouring stickers with Sakura pens. Also catch Janene Hucker demonstrating stencils by Nellie Snellen and Marianne Design stencils from Europe. 10am – 4pm daily.

See the NEW easy earring card punch at Sunset Designs, Stand H19. You can also watch techniques for glass tile jewellery and the fabulous OneStep Looper.

Discover fabric hardener and its versatile uses at Paverpol, Stand H15.

See shows the Sew AdjusTable Sewing Extension Table at Sewing Buddies, Stand B09, the only extension table in the world that fits any brand, make or model of sewing machine.

Catch the ScanNCut demonstrations at 11am daily at Brother, Stand H10!

Gai Taylor at Just Patchwork, Stand F21 is demonstrating the SewEzi Grande sewing table from 11am to 3pm each day, illustrating its ease of use for normal sewing and quilting, plus its handy Sip n Snip attachment!

Watch John and Lynne at Flexi-craft Moulds, Stand D23 as they demonstrate their fabulous moulds for cake decorating and paper-shaping.

Shop and save at the Show VOUCHER 1 45mm Replacement Blade Offer

VOUCHER 3 Half Price Naturalight Lamps

Present this voucher to Scissorman at Stand E07 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). Stand E07

Present this voucher to Daylightman at Stand E07 to receive a 27 watt Naturalight Floor Standing Lamp plus a 13 watt Naturalight Folding Portable Lamp together for only $99.95.

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Free lecture-style workshops! work shops

Workshops are approximately 30 minutes unless otherwise stated. Bookings are not required. Program runs daily at the show. = New = 1hr =

WORKSHOP 1 11AM AN INTRODUCTION TO PATCHWORK If you don’t know where to start with patchwork this is for you.

Margaret will demystify the terminology, cover basic techniques and set you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Notes provided.

Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand E21.

11.30 AM WORKING WITH CIRCLES Learn tricks for working with circles, inserting circles and an easy way to make a Cathedral Window plus a quick, Drunkard’s Path block.

Heather Buck, The Bay Window, Stand H21.

12NOON TRADITIONAL DOUBLE WEDDING RING MADE EASY Using the EZ ruler learn how all the curves and maths are made easy to make this traditional, beautiful quilt.

Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt and Craft Cottage, Stand A10.

12.30PM UNLOCK THE MYSTERY OF PRECUTS Learn the language of pre cuts and how they’re combined for a modern look. Discover how to mix them to make some fascinating quilts. Also suitable for the intermediate quilter.

Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand F21.

1PM WONDERFUL ONE-FABRIC QUILTS 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. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand E21.

1.30PM SCRAP BUSTER QUILT-AS-YOU-GO PROJECTS Learn different quilt-as-you-go methods using lots of scraps – downsize that stash and make the most of your fabric. Patterns available. Julie Wallace, Quilter’s Barn, Stand H16.

2PM ‘I SPY’ QUILT IDEAS AND INSPIRATION Learn new, easy techniques and patterns for making 'I Spy' quilts and quilts from panels. Receive a free pattern. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt and Craft Cottage, Stand A10.

11.30 AM PHOTO TRANSFERS WITH POWERPRINT Learn how to transfer your photos onto fabric and other porous surfaces, including canvas, wood, glass, ceramics and more.

Ashley Bowley, Powertex Fabric Hardener, Stand G11.

2.30PM MAKING SNUGGLE TOYS Learn techniques for new designs and how to make snuggle toys – it’s so easy. Free pattern will be given to all attendees. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Appliqué, Stand C16.

3PM QUICK AND EASY HAND DYEING Experience the simplicity of hand dyeing lace, fabric, buttons and more. Just dilute the dye, paint on then set in the microwave.

Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand B03.

WORKSHOP 3 11.30 AM THE BEST WAYS TO USE YOUR GADGETS Check out the easiest, most accurate ways of using these wonderful gadgets. Elizabeth will share her tips and tricks.

Elizabeth Wallace, Aussie Patches, Stand A06.

12NOON PERFECT PIECING When you cut, sew and press your fabrics carefully, why don't they line up? Learn tips and tricks to solve piecing problems. Learn to create accurate quarter and half-square triangles, diamonds & hexagons. Paula Storm, My Patch Fabrics, Stand C05.

1.30PM CREATE VINTAGE CREME-DE-LA-CREME TREASURES Creamy, peachy, lacy and beautiful. Create special vintage one of a kind delights with Miss Rose, Sister Violet’s favourite fancy finds. Gabriella Kerkez, Miss Rose, Sister Violet, Stand E02.

2PM MODERN, FUNKY PATCHWORK TECHNIQUES Take traditional techniques and interpret them in new, funky ways! Paula shares tips to design your own, plus new needleturn tricks. Paula Storm, My Patch Fabrics, Stand C05.

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11 AM FASHION AND HANDBAGS Make over your wardrobe with co-ordinating patterns that are easy to sew.

Includes the latest handbag designs and techniques.Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand D26.

1.30PM QUILT AS YOU GO THE MOONSHINE WAY Everything you need to know about quilt-as-you-go method, learn five easy techniques that will change the way you make quilts forever. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand D26.

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1PM SASHIKO STYLE AND KOGIN EMBROIDERY Learn what can be achieved with pre-stencilled sashiko fabrics.

Jane will explain Hitomezashi (one stitch sashiko) and Kogin embroidery. Jane MacDonald, Be Be Bold, Stand D13.

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2.30PM THE LATEST IN EUROPEAN CARDMAKING Discover the latest techniques and trends in using stencils, kits, stickers and more. Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking. net, Stand F16.

12.30 AM APPLIQUE FUN – ‘WOW’ HOW EASY Discover how easy it is to appliqué the Craft Cubby way – with Applifix! A free pattern will be given to all attendees. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Appliqué, Stand C16.

Join Lori Grice or Sophie Tornatore at Beads N Crystals, Stand F17 and make two beautiful resin pendants!

You’ll get to make and take two pendants – one clear resin with image and one dyed resin – choosing from a range of different shaped pendant bezels and images to suit.

Class times are: 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm each day of the show Class duration: 45 minutes Cost: $18 Visit Beads N Crystals, Stand F17 to book your spot.

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What’s happening this year at BERNINA

BERNINA 350 SE This new stylish model in the BERNINA 3 Series range sets new design standards in the sewing machine industry and features the latest technology. Standard accessories for this sewing machine include the large slide-on extension table, the practical Free Hand System (FHS) with presser foot lifter and walking foot, as well as two feet for quilting and patchwork.

bernette CHICAGO 7 A fully-fledged sewing and embroidery machine, that not only makes sewing garments or quilting a piece of cake, but attach the embroidery module and in seconds the bernette Chicago 7 is transformed into an embroidery machine.

BERNINA EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE The new BERNINA Embroidery Digitizing Software Designer Plus V7 places a host of powerful design tools at your fingertips that make it absolute child’s play to turn your creative ideas into reality. Now featuring Stumpwork, Trapunto and Felting.

BERNINA 880 Enter the world of endless Creativity The new top of the range BERNINA model that has it all! 12inch long arm, jumbo bobbin, BERNINA Stitch Regulator, embroidery features galore and so much more….. Brand new features not seen before include the Stitch Designer, Shape Designer and Color Wheel.

Visit the BERNINA stand for outstanding show specials on our entire range of products. Don’t forget to ask about our NO Interest EVER!* payment plan. *Fees, terms & conditions apply.

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MAKE AND TAKE 1 11AM PAPER ART ON CANVAS Enjoy learning a quick, easy technique with paper serviettes, a canvas and your imagination. It’s lots of fun and very addictive!

Kerrie Girard, Ceramic Art Association.

Kit cost $15. Book at Stand G. 12NOON MAKE THE PERFECT SKIRT PATTERN FOR YOU! Make the perfect skirt pattern cut to your measurements to make a skirt at home in your choice of fabric, cut perfectly to your size. Plus, how to turn an A-line skirt into a flare fit! Annamaria Granato, Ciam Pattern Making. Kit cost: $25. Book at Stand J12.

1PM CROCHET SPIRAL PENDANT This pendant is easy and quick to make; you could have enough time to create a spiral brooch too.

Lots of colour choices. Yarn, hook, choker cord or chain (& brooch back) included. Prudence Mapstone. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand F10.

2PM KOGIN EMBROIDERY HAIR BUTTON Make a Kogin embroidery button to tie up your hair or to give, and learn the basics of Kogin embroidery. Kit includes fabric, button, thread, needle and elastic. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold. Kit cost $17. Book at Stand D13.

3PM BEAD EMBROIDERED PENDANT Make your own stunning bead pendant using cabochons and seed beads. Plenty of colours to choose from. Gail Lawrence, My Little Bead Shop. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand D27.

MAKE AND TAKE 2 11am SELF-COVERED BUTTONS Make a beautiful set of garment buttons covered in vintage Japanese kimono fabric. Class includes, fabric, buttons, tools and templates. You choose your fabric & make 6 x 29mm buttons. Jill Grant, KimoYes. Kit cost $18. Book at Stand D24.

12NOON ENGLISH PAPER PIECING Learn this traditional, easy method of patchwork.

Includes handy hints to make your sewing easier. Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat. Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand E06.

1PM MAKE FIVE GORGEOUS HATPINS Design and make five elegant hat pins to take home for your hats, shawls or scarves, or add them to your handmade cards, give as gifts, or decorate your pincushions! Kerry Dove, Bead Shack. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand E05.

2PM FOUR SEASONS WALL HANGINGS Make one of four Krazy Kreations' Four Seasons designs – Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring. Your kit contains everything you require to complete your chosen wall hanging design. Learn tips and tricks to help you complete your project. Each wall hanging measures 13" x 11" (28cm x 33cm).

Kay Deans, Krazy Kreations.

Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B13.

3PM JAPANESE KANZASHI FLOWER Make a beautiful traditional kanzashi flower from Japanese kimono fabrics. Make a flower in class and take another one home to complete. Kit includes your choice of fabrics, instructions, buttons and clips. Jill Grant, KimoYes. Kit cost $20.

Book at Stand D24.

MAKE AND TAKE 3 11AM SUPER EASY GLASSES OR PENCIL CASE No sewing required! We will show you how to make this gorgeous case in eight easy steps. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand D17.

12NOON CARDS AND ELEGANT ORNAMENT Make two cards and a hanging heart ornament and discover the possibilities of chipboard in card making. You will have enough material to make another three cards. Learn new techniques with chipboard, charms, paper, inks and pens. Azza Sedrak, Scrapmatts. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand D02.

1PM CONVENIENT FABRIC CARD CASE No sewing required! Learn to create a super easy and convenient card case. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Kit cost $20.

Book at Stand D17.

2PM BABY PANTS POT PLANT HOLDER Recycle baby pants into a weatherproof pot plant holder. Denise Keeley, Paverpol Australia. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand H15.

3PM MINI NOMAD Have a play with Paverpol and make this cute mini nomad.

Denise Keeley, Paverpol Australia. Kit cost $15.

Book at Stand H15.

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