Craft & Quilt Fair Brisbane Preview Magazine

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October 16 – 20, 2019

Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 4pm daily

Five days of crafty fun!

Meet Ségolaine Schweitzer Discover linocut printmaking $2

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Dear Craft Fair Friends, The fair is coming to Brisbane and we’re looking forward to it, it’s one of our biggest events and we have some very special things for you!

We are thrilled to welcome guest artist Ségolaine Schweitzer from France.

Ségolaine is a textile artist and author who specialises in working with wool. In particular she loves creating with reclaimed fabrics, stitching and embellishing, patchworking, and layering them to create new beautiful things.

At the fair she will be teaching an all-day class and holding an exhibition of her unique work – make time to stop by – you’re bound to get some great ideas from this display.

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Meet guest artist from France, Ségolaine Schweitzer

In our Studio we present some unique classes with inspirational experts – beeswax wraps with Simmone Spring, macramé with Catherine Boys, linocut printmaking with Claudia Husband and Chris Hagan, watercolour lettering with Tania Hearn – you’ll need to book quickly as places are limited!

The 2019 Queensland Quilters Quilt Show will be a delight to see with more than 550 unique quilts. The judged quilt show includes 200-plus quilts in 20 categories and you’ll see 13 special displays from members and other quilters, including challenges and works from New Zealand and Africa.

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Learn the art of painting native flowers in watercolour

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Try your hand at linocut printmaking

And if you’re like me and haven’t planned your crafty Christmas gift list yet, there will be lots of products, projects and kits to get you started!

The fair supports independent craft retailers and there are quite a few new ones to see… it’s your one-stop shop for craft inspiration and supplies.

See you there!

Cover images from top: Toby the Turtle by Pattern Poole, Spring Blooms Dilly Bag by Cutting Cloth

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inspiration, classes, shopping!

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Take home projects for gifts or just for you!

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Learn something new in studio classes

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Learn how to make it yourself in make & take classes

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Meet renowned quilter Rachaeldaisy

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Enjoy the 2019 Queensland Quilt Show

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Shop for unique and fabulous supplies at the fair October 16 – 20, 2019

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Bus & Coach trips to the fair – make a day of it!

Book your seat on a bus or coach trip to the fair – it’s easier than driving and you’ll meet new friends!

Contact the company below to secure your seat today.

Check the website. www.craftevents.com.au for updates closer to the event

Wide Bay Transit from Maryborough & Hervey Bay Contact: Melanie Phone: 07 4121 4070 Email: daytours@widebaytransit.com.au Web: www.widebaytransit.com.au Day of Trip: Saturday October 19 Pick Up Details: Hervey Bay & Maryborough Cost: $96 (not including fair entry)

Craft Fair Friend Vol. 20 Issue 7 is published by the organisers of your favourite craft events – Craft & Quilt Fair, The Stitches & Craft Show, Australasian Quilt Convention and the Scrapbook Papercraft & Art 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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October 16 to 20, 2019

Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 4pm daily

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, cnr Glenelg & Merivale Streets, South Bank, South Brisbane Qld 4101

Daily Admission Tickets: • Adults: at the door $21; online $20*

• Seniors Card holders: at the door $19; online $18*

• Age & Disability Pensioners: at the door $18; online $17*

• Children: from 5 - 16 years (under 5 years free) at the door $8; online $7* • Family: (2 adults & 2 children) – at the door $48; online $46*

NOTE: Seniors Card Holders, Students, Age & Disability Pensioners and Companion Card Holders please ensure you bring a valid concession card to the fair.

Multi-day tickets: 2 Day Pass: at the door $38; online $36* 3 Day Pass: at the door $55; online $52* 4 Day Pass: at the door $72; online $68* 5 Day Pass: at the door $82; online $78* Expertise Events Pty Ltd ABN 43 003 932 492 PO Box 6053 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 AUSTRALIA © Copyright 2019 Information is correct at time of printing.

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For more information: General info and tickets: 02 9452 7575 Email: craft@expertiseevents.com.au Fax: 02 9975 3707 Website: www.craftevents.com.au

GROUP TICKETS: Buy just 10 or more Adult Group tickets online in bulk and save money. Group Adult tickets $16* each. This offer is not valid for door sales. Available for online pre-purchase only. Offer ends Wednesday October 15, 2019.

SCHOOL GROUP TICKETS: Buy just 10 or more Teachers & Student Group tickets online in bulk and save! Teachers & Students tickets $8* each.

This offer is not valid for door sales. Available for online prepurchase only. Offer ends Wednesday October 15, 2019. * Online payment via Visa or Mastercard only. Merchant fee of 1% will be charged at time of payment.

BUY TICKETS: Buy tickets online now to avoid the ticket queue at the show!

Visit www.craftevents.com.au Please note: All tickets are non-refundable.

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Meet Ségolaine Schweitzer,

French textile artist and author, Ségolaine Schweitzer, will Ségolaine is an embroiderer, quilter and designer. She creates bags, jackets, quilts and wall hangings, and specialises in working with wool. In particular she loves creating with reclaimed woollen fabrics, stitching and embellishing, patchworking, and layering. Ségolaine is passionate about giving new life to fabrics which have had a previous purpose. She observes the seasons and nature, to find inspiration and beauty which she channels into her recycled textile creations.

“I have always loved to patch up and tinker with all sorts of materials and in the end, textiles won the game, especially embroidery and cross stitch, sewing, quilting and patchwork,” explains Ségolaine.

“I am now absorbed in salvaging woollens and wool threads that have lived a previous life and can be transformed with thread as a link,” she says.

Decorative textile panels inspired by the seasons, garments from Ségolaine’s wardrobe, accessories, framed textile pictures and wall hangings will be in her exhibition at the fair.

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Stitch a Bird on a Branch pouch with Ségolaine Make a charming envelope pouch from recycled woollen fabrics found in the flea markets and fabric stores of Paris by Ségolaine.

Friday October 18, 2019: 9.30am to 4pm and Sunday October 20, 2019: 9.30am to 4pm.

See page 12 for details.

Ségolaine Schweitzer is author of A Trip around the Wool, and A Trip around the Wool continues, published by Quiltmania Editions.

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Queensland Quilt Show

Enjoy traditional, modern, pictorial and art quilts at the 2019 Queensland Quilt Show.

Work by members of the Queensland Quilters Guild will be a visual feast with special displays, including pieces created for this year’s theme – Two-block Quilts. Taking Shape by Brenda Gael Smith will be on show, and you’ll see the Queensland Quilters fabric challenge too.

A red and white collection from Caloundra should be eye catching, plus there are some art quilt challenges including the results of an exchange with a New Zealand Art Group.

The guest member this year is Glenys Cheng who creates beautiful traditional quilts.

Where is the Birdhouse by Glenys Cheng

The Queensland Quilt Show prize presentation will start at 9.30am on Wednesday, October 16.

Buy a raffle ticket and you could win one of three fabulous prizes!

First Prize (right) ‘Bold Blooms’ quilt – pattern by Kaffe Fassett, made by Queensland Quilters Applique Group and quilted by Cathy Schibrowski Second prize ‘Catnip’ quilt – pattern by Tula Pink, made by Susan Harris and quilted by Lyn Crump Third Prize Bernina 215 sewing machine

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Best of Australia

See the Best of Show quilts from Australia’s state guild shows and the 2019 National Quilt Award winner!

The nation’s best quilts will be on display in one place and the range of winners’ works includes traditional styles and unique original art quilts. Visit the display and choose your favourite!

Best of Australia 2018 state winners are: Blurring the Edges by Beth and Trevor Reid, ACT; A Purple Sensation by Tracey Bareli, WA; The Collective Language of Trees by Cindy Watkins, Tas; The Caswell Challenge

by Judith Stacey, SA; After the Last Sky by Jenny Bowker, NSW; The Apprentice by Julie Adamson, Vic (above); Red River Star by Nicole Morelli, NT.

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Creative Studio Classes

Wednesday October 16, 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm Watercolour Native Flowers with Vanessa Wallace This 2-hour workshop will teach you the practical skills and techniques used in watercolour painting. Focusing on native Australian flowers, participants will be introduced to observation skills, drawing and composition methods and watercolour application. Enjoy creative play time at the fair and take home new skills that can be used for any of your papercraft or artmaking projects.

Class Cost: $55 includes all materials Skill level: No experience necessary Materials included: All paper, drawing and painting materials supplied Students bring: Bring an apron (optional) Book at: www.craftevents.com.au

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Join us for these special classes by expert guest tutors. Book your place now as places are limited. Only available visitors to the fair.

Visit the website for more details of what to bring to class.

Thursday October 17, 9.30am to 12.30pm Macramé Wall Hanging with Catherine Boys In this 3-hour class you will learn the basic macramé knots to make your very own wall hanging, using 100% recycled cotton.

Catherine is a director with Knot Knitting and is now a full time macramé artist having run many workshops in the last three years. Her passion for all crafts, especially crochet led her to the fibre art of macramé and she is now loving passing on her knowledge to those wanting to learn this ancient art.

Class Cost: $108 includes all materials Skill level: No experience necessary Materials included: All materials supplied Students bring: Scissors (if possible) Book at: www.craftevents.com.au Thursday October 17, 1pm, 2pm and 3.10pm Beeswax wraps with Simmone Spring In these 50 minute workshops, you will make one bees wax bowl cover using a bees wax blend. Choose from a small range of supplied fabrics and coat and melt your wax wrap. This workshop will teach you the tips and tricks to get the best results for your wraps, the best fabrics to use and how to care for your new wraps. You will take with you your bowl cover, an instruction sheet and the knowledge to make more wax wraps at home.

Class Cost: $20 includes all materials Skill level: No prior knowledge required Materials included: All materials supplied Students bring: Apron and enclosed shoes (fabric scissors if possible) Book at: www.craftevents.com.au This workshop is unsuitable for those who are allergic to bee products or pine products. We use an oven to melt wax. If you are sensitive to heat this workshop may not be suitable for you.

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Friday October 18, 9.30am to 4pm and Sunday October 20, 9.30am to 4pm Stitch with Ségolaine Schweitzer Make a charming Bird on a Branch envelope pouch from recycled woollen fabrics found in the flea markets and fabric stores of Paris by Ségolaine.

Ségolaine will guide you in embroidering the bird on a branch, in her unique style with simple rustic stitches. Everyone will be able to add their personal touches to the basic design. This enticing workshop is fun, freeing and rare – book now!

Class Cost: $180 includes materials Skill Level: all welcome Materials included: Recycled fabrics from clothing will be provided for cutting out pieces for the project. Cheese cloth or muslin, tissue paper, needles, woollen fabric and various wool threads will be supplied Students bring: your basic sewing gear: scissors, pins, pencil, etc. If you have special fabrics or threads you want to use, feel free to bring them.

No machines are used in this class Location: Studio 1 Book at: www.craftevents.com.au

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Saturday October 19, 9.30am to 12noon Watercolour Lettering with Tania Hearn Tania Hearn, from Inkify, invites anyone with a love of the handwritten word and beautiful paper to delve into the art of watercolour lettering. Learn the gliding action and delicate nature of paint, water & brush to write colourful lettering and quotes in a gorgeous gradient effect.

Class Cost: $100 (includes materials) Skill Level: No experience necessary Materials included: Watercolours and a water brush pen Book at: www.craftevents.com.au

Saturday October 19, 1pm to 4pm Linocut Printmaking with Claudia Husband & Chris Hagen This workshop provides students with an introduction to the world of print in the form of relief printmaking. This versatile and accessible technique can be applied to the creation of artist’s books, textile design, poster design and limited edition prints. This class will cover carving out your image from a Silk Cut linoleum block, line work and cutting techniques, safety, correct inking of a plate and hand printing. Learn how to hand colour your prints and introduce textures into your work.

Take home a set of your own prints, your lino plate and instructions to print at home.

Class Cost: $48 Materials included: All materials supplied Skill Level: Beginner Students bring: Nothing to bring Book at: www.craftevents.com.au

Minimum booking numbers apply to these classes and if not reached the class may not go ahead. Please note that places in the class cannot be reserved without payment. Studio classes are not refundable.

Studio classes are only available to show visitors; an entry ticket must be purchased separately.

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Created from yarn and using crochet techniques, this installation, Safe Passage, is one of the creative highlights of the fair. It is the largest crochet artwork Prudence Mapstone has created, measuring a stunning 6 metres long.

Prudence is well known in the worldwide knitting and crochet scene for her creative freeform garments and art pieces. The work will be hung over a framework for you to walk beneath.

Safe Passage They sought a track that others said led nowhere in particular... but sometimes (on the best of days) the heavens glimmered gently all around wrapping them as a soft blanket, and warming them to the very core.

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AQC 2019 Challenge: What delightful images does ‘Magic’ conjure up for you?

Each year Expertise Events invites quilters to enter a challenge which is judged then displayed at the Australasian Quilt Convention. The 2019 AQC Challenge theme is ‘Magic’ and the wonderful designs created by talented quilters and textile artists are a sight to enjoy.

See the delightful and surprising interpretations by the winner, runner up and other finalists at the fair.

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From top: Magical Coral Reef by Linda Steele; The Magic of a Kiss by Jennifer Horsford

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Right: The Moth Lady And Her Dog by Bree Thomas; Below: Smile Lines

by Lindy Trevanion

Self-Portrait – a mini textile art challenge Unlike a selfie, a self-portrait is intended as an exploration of your face, body and personality. See the creations by quilters and textile artists from far and wide who met this special challenge with creativity and gusto.

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You’re invited to enter our 2020 AQC Challenge

The theme is ‘Going Green’ and the deadline is February 7, 2020. $5,500 cash prize pool to be won! See your work on display around Australia and New Zealand.

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Save the date! Classes open October Australasian Quilt Convention April 16 – 19, 2020 • Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

SAVE THE DATE – NEW IN 2020 February 21 – 23, 2020

Brisbane Convention Centre South Bank

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Cool for Christmas!

Looking for something to make for Christmas?

There’s lots to inspire you at the fair…

Make a pretty felt wreath for a little girl, or a super cute bunny with patterns and supplies from My Felt Lady, Stand E21

Be inspired to make a special card to be treasured, at Cardmaking.net, Stand B08

How about button jewellery from Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand E02

Stitch a pretty dilly bag just for you, with a kit from Cutting Cloth, Stand D19

Give a Christmas decoration or stitched doll from Stitchcrazzie, Stand J11

Decorate a t-shirt, flask or laptop for someone special with a personalised message, with vinyl from Printcess and Puddin Vinyl, Stand H06.

Ooh la la… create bright, fun jewellery for your friends with beads and kits supplies from Bubblegum Beads Australia, Stand G06

Bag End Studio has great new designs you can create to display indoors or out, see them at Stand A16

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Great shopping at the fair

Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02.

New ocean inspired applique patterns

by Monica and Alaura Poole – fun easy fusible applique that can be stitched by hand or machine.

Bubblegum Beads, Stand G06.

See the many accessories you can make with these fresh, colourful beads!

Baby Lock, Stand E14. New Creative Station, in two sizes, with electric height adjustment, cutting mat, storage drawer and optional ironing mat.

Kazari + Ziguzagu, Stand F14.

Unique vintage textiles from Japan, mainly kimono fabrics and old indigo items including Boro.

MINI SIZE STANDARD SIZE

Creative Memories, Stand G20.

Our new 12 inch Trimmer cuts through your cardstock & designer papers like butter, features interchangeable safety blades, legible measurements, an extendable ruler arm and more.

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Fabric Care Company, Stand D13. Avoid fusible webbing or glue on your iron with the easy clean Iron Guard, in two sizes, 100% non-stick at the highest setting for all fabrics.

and all under one roof!

Patchwork Ninja, Stand B02.

New All You Can See Sewing Carry Bag – travel with your UFOs and sewing tools in a style everyone admires.

Studio Mio, Stand A01. A fantastic show bag with the multi-plier starter set, all you need to easily install rivets, eyelets & snap buttons. You’ll never go back to your old tools!

My Felt Lady, Stand E21. Beautiful 100% merino wool felt, 100% glitter merino wool felt and kits.

Sewn & Quilted, Stand D25.

Embroidered Felt Kits – choose from a delightful selection of easy to make kits, which include felt, threads, needle, stuffing and stitch guide!

Patchwork Ninja, Stand B02.

Ninja ring needle grabbers are like a thimble – it grabs your needle, cuts thread, makes sewing layers easy, no more sore hands or pliers!

Brother, Stand B26. See your stitches before you sew with Brother’s new Luminaire Innov-is XP1. 27 x 40cm embroidery area.

13inches needle to arm.

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Thousands of products...

Lola Lovegrove, Stand C36.

Morag the Highland Coo is new in 2019, just one of many gorgeous kits available.

Hoi Polloi, Stand J17. Paints, stamps and transfers for decorating cards, timber and more!

Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand B23. Dark Be Gone LED sewing machine light, 2-year guarantee, transferable between machines, 27 year globe life!

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Printcess & Puddin Vinyl, Stand H06. Explore the possibilities of decorating accessories with printed vinyl.

Stitchcrazzie, Stand J11. Dolls in dresses, ballet dolls with hand knitted cardigans, shoes and stockings, Christmas decorations, fat quarters and more.

Just Patchwork, Stand A26.

Village Life is a new design by Gai Taylor with 100% wool felt, embellished then appliquĂŠd. More patterns and kits available.

here’s a sneak peek at a few!

Ceebee Quilts, Stand H02. Make your bobbin box less chaotic and your bobbins tidy and tangle free, with Bobbin Huggees. Just slip them onto your bobbins for no more mess.

Husqvarna Viking, Stand D09.

The new Designer EPIC 2 has Integrated Dual Feed Technology, Laser Sewing Guidance and a 10” touch screen. The new ribbon attachment gives you the ability to guide and stitch down ribbons in all directions.

Magnolia Clay Flowers, J06.

Make flowers from clay, great for decorating special occasions!

Bag End Studio, Stand A16.

Gorgeous NEW range of MDF shapes packaged as an easy project for you to make. Full step by step instructions available. Be inspired to create with a new release every month.

Sewing Buddies, Stand B23. Try the Grip Its free-motion quilting tool.

BeBe Bold, Stand A27. Quality yarn-dyed 10-piece fabric bundles.

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The NEW HQ FortĂŠ features a variety of convenient tools as well as 24 inches of throat space!

Come and visit our stand #D02 to test drive a Handi Quilter machine today!

pfaff.com/au handiquilter.com.au (02) 4337 3737

Delightfully intuitive and uniquely capable, this new sewing and embroidery machine will exceed your expectations!

Come and visit us at our stand for great tips, tricks and show specials!

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Bring your dreams to life with the new Brilliance sewing machine.

Bring your75Q dreams to life with the new Visit our stand #D09 to find out how!

Brilliance 75Q sewing machine.

Visit our stand #D09 to find out how!

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Shopping at the fair!

Bernina, Stand C14. The Bernina 770 is a high end sewing and quilting machine that handles large quilts with ease and is also embroidery capable.

Studio Mio, Stand A01. Lots of new bag hardware! Leather zip pulls, tool free eyelets, large wire frames, drawstring loop clips, leather wrist straps, clip on handles and more.

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Indigo Niche, Stand B13. Cherry Blossom pre-printed sashiko panel and lots more.

Whispers of the Valley Fabrics, Stand H20. Fat quarters $5.50 each or 10 for $50 your choice or 20 for $99! Pre-packed fat quarters $6.95 each or 10 for $65. $70.00

Beary Merry Advent Advent Calendar Kit

Make It Sew, Stand G02. Beary Merry Advent Calendar – move Teddy around the calendar to a new adventure each day, to count the days to Christmas.

Patchwork Ninja, Stand B02.

Learn how to make this amazing coin sorting wallet, plus how to add texture using shrinking interfacing.

Kit contains: Panel Binding Lights Number buttons Star Ribbon

Finished size approx: 27” x 41”

You will need: Backing fabric

OctoberPolyester 16 wadding – 20, 2019 70 Rostrevor Rd Boondall QLD 4034

Sewing supplies Toy fill 3 x AA batteries

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Special guests at the fair Rachaeldaisy

Rachaeldaisy is known for her bold, colourful and eye-popping quilts that also contain her creative 3D elements such as folded and gathered fabric techniques, yoyo puffs, prairie points and more. All these elements combined allow her to create beautifully unique textured work.

See Rachaeldaisy and her amazing quilts on display at Bernina, Stand C14.

Left: Pine Star by Rachaeldaisy

Meet Natalie May

Natalie May is passionate about papercraft and is lucky to have made it her full-time occupation. She loves to create in all styles and this keeps her inspired.

Natalie is a versatile artist, who loves to teach and share her passion for creating scrapbooking layouts, cards, mixed media layouts, paper-based layouts, art journals and abstract canvas art.

Natalie teaches around Australia and New Zealand and is an ambassador for Lindy’s Stamp Gang and Gel Press. She loves everything ink and colour based, and designs for Paper Rose and StencilGirl and is an Intermediate Certified Copic Designer.

Come and see Natalie at the fair demonstrating at Paper Rose, Stand A22.

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Make your own fashion statement with boro and sashiko

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Learn about time-honoured Japanese boro and sashiko stitching in daily classes with Sue Howie of Indigo Niche. You’ll discover what you can create with embellishment techniques and learn the basics, to give a shirt or denim jacket a new lease on life or make a unique keyring or bookmark!

10am: Embellish a denim jacket or t-shirt Create something special with boro or sashiko stitching your jacket or t-shirt – you’ll gain the confidence to embellish other garments too.

Duration: Two hours Kit cost: $40 Kit includes: Fabrics for embellishment, sashiko thread, sashiko needle and instructions.

12.30pm: Stitch pre-printed fabric

Design your very own sashiko pattern and stitch it on pre-printed washaway-pattern fabric – with lots of options to be creative.

Class duration: 90 minutes Kit includes: Pre-printed fabric, sashiko thread and sashiko needle Kit cost: $30

2.30pm: Make a boro keyring or bookmark

Class duration: 90 minutes Kit includes: Keyring, fabric for boro, base fabric, sashiko thread and sashiko needle Kit cost: $25

Book classes by emailing Sue Howie at sales@indigoniche.com or visit Indigo Niche, Stand B13, at the fair October 16 – 20, 2019

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Free daily workshops

Learn from the experts

 10am ★ ♥ Rust Effects for Mixed Media with Ashley Hay from Bag End Studio, Stand A16. Do you love Rust and Steampunk? If so, join Powertex powerhouse Ashley Hay demonstrating special effects for scrapbooking, mixed media, sculpture or painting.

Discover our new range of MDF shapes packaged as easy projects for you to make. Be inspired to create today!  10.30am ★ ♥ Decorate for Christmas, Picklemouse Corner, Stand D31. Christmas is Coming!! Come and let us share with you some new fresh ways of decorating your home for the festive season.  11am ♥ Pre-stencilled Sashiko Panels. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold,

Stand A27. Join Jane to see what can be made from these prestencilled panels exclusive to BeBe Bold – for runners, bags, placemats and more.

 11.30am ♥ How to Make your own Fashion Handbags. Monica

Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Get all the essential tips and advice on fabrics, interfacing, hardware, straps and closures to make professional handbags, and see Monica’s trunk show, including the new Adventurer bag that converts from a backpack to a shoulder bag.

 12noon ♥ Flying Geese – the Easy Way! Brenda Burgess, Flip la K,

Stand A03. Piece Geese using our new no foundation piecing template. Fun, quick, easy and accurate!

 12.30pm ★ ♥ Boom – Coasters and String Pull

Flowers. Natalie Parish, Bag End Studio, Stand A16.

Join See Natalie demonstrate techniques to use Boom Gel Stain to create your own colourful and bespoke home decor and beautiful canvas artworks.

 1pm ♥ Quilt As You Go. Easy, Fun, Quick and Fully Machine Sewn.

Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A02. Get great tips and advice on techniques, batting, simple tools, scrap quilt ideas, sketchy appliqué and stitch ‘n flip piecing as well as different ways to configure your quilt. See an inspiring show of quilts that have been made with this innovative method. Monica will also inspire you with design advice on how to plan your own quilt-as-you-go quilt.

 1.30pm ★ ♥

What’s new at Cardmaking.net, Debra van der Meulen, Stand B08. Be inspired ... Debra shares hints and tips on how to make beautiful hand-made cards with a professional finish, using the latest products from Cardmaking.net.

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★ New Workshop ♥ Perfect for beginners

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Retailers are here to pass on great tips and the latest techniques in these FREE Workshops, open to all fair visitors. Program runs daily. No bookings required. Workshops run for 30 minutes unless indicated.

 10am ♥ Traditional Bags of Japan Made Modern. WabiSabi Designs, Stand A07. Japan has an extraordinary wrapping and carrying culture with beautiful and ingenious bags for every purpose.

See a range of original, vintage and antique examples from Japan – and how the contemporary crafter can recreate and adopt them. Plus a free traditional wallet pattern giveaway!  10.30am ★ ♥ Aurifil is Not ‘Just’ Thread! Carol Nicholls, Sewn and Quilted, Stand D25. Learn the different Aurifil thread weights available and their versatility, what needle size is best for each, for hand and machine piecing.  11am ★ ♥ Quilting with your Embroidery Machine. Julie Hall, Stitch-

A-Ma-Jig Designs, Stand E01. Learn how to create perfect edge to edge continuous quilting with your embroidery machine. Any machine, any hoop size!

Each participant will receive discounts and special offers for use during the fair.

 12noon ♥ Flower Power. Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand A26. Wool Felt Appliqué are the buzz words on everyone’s lips. Flowers are the fundamental feature of many wool felt projects. See the techniques used to construct the flower elements and stitches used in the construction and embellishment of the wool felt shapes. A free starter pattern will also be provided in the class.  12.30pm ★ ♥ Great New Threads to Extend your Techniques and Knowledge. Jennifer Moore, WonderFil Specialty Threads, Stand B21.

With 36 different thread lines, from 3 wt to 100 wt, WonderFil has thread to suit every creative project.  1pm ★ ♥ New Tools for Better Stitching. Julie Hall, Stitch-A-MaJig Designs, Stand E01. See the latest tools for patchworkers and machine embroiderers. Get tips and tricks to make stitching easier and more fun. Each participant will receive discounts and special offers for use during the fair.  1.30pm ♥ Border Patrol. Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand J23. The road to using border fabrics can be easier than you think! Explore the endless possibilities with these amazing prints.

Daily Masterclass in Workshop 2

 2pm ★ ♥ How to Put The Lights In with Pauline Grayson of Make It Sew. Cost: $20 – book at Stand G02. Learn the secrets on lighting up your Christmas wall hangings and how easy it is to ‘light it up’. Tips on how to prepare your wall hanging, light placement, create different effects, care of your lights, plus your questions answered by a self-confessed light-bulb head. Masterclass costs $20, or if you buy a wallhanging kit with lights on the day, it’s free!

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Built to last.

Built to keep creating.

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

Learn more and test drive at Brisbane‘s Craft & Quilt Fair.

2019/2020 Calendar – Save the dates!

October: Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair

October 16 – 20 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank

February: IntoStitches – The Australasian Embroidery Convention

February 21 – 23 Brisbane Convention Centre, South Bank

March: Albury Wodonga Crafters Fair Wollongong Crafters Fair

April: Australasian Quilt Convention

March 5 – 7 Albury Entertainment Centre March 26 – 28 WIN Entertainment Centre April 16 – 19 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne

May: May 13 – 16 Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

Perth Craft & Quilt Fair

June: Brisbane Stitches & Craft Scrapbook Papercraft & Art Expo Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair

June 4 – 7 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank June 4 – 7 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank June 17 – 21 ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour Dates are correct at time of printing. Check the website in case of late changes

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Craft – the new yoga!

It’s well known that our mental, physical and emotional health are all connected, but how can craft improve our general well-being?

Craft can have surprising health and wellness benefits, from simple relaxation achieved by the rhythm of stitching or crochet, through to reconciliation of emotional conflicts as a result of art therapy.

Crafters have reported that creative pursuits have helped in the management of addictions, to reduce anxiety and to calm negative behaviour. The rhythm of knitting and the mathematics required keep the mind focused on the moment rather than letting anxiety take over.

Repetition involved in many crafts is soothing and conducive to a state of ‘flow’ – engagement where other worries and stresses are forgotten for at least a while.

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Social wellness comes from being connected to people in your community and craft groups can provide that community as well as the friendships and shared interests that help people thrive.

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The American Academy of Neurology reports in a recent study that craft can help protect the brain, stimulating new neurons to maintain cognitive health in middle and old age resulting in improved memory.

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Knitting is being recommended as a pain management technique by health practitioners. At the end of World War 1, this diversional therapy was used to treat soldiers suffering from what we now know as post-traumatic stress syndrome, and has now resurfaced today with psychologists prescribing knitting for pain management and colouring-in as a relaxation technique.

Mindfulness – benefits for our mental health can be induced more easily with repetitive simple tasks such as knitting. A meditative activity keeps the hands busy and the mind focused, which dissipates anxiety and facilitates calm. Zentangle takes craft activity to a new meditative level, and people who paint or stitch also report a feeling of calm.

Enhanced self-esteem can come from making something. For children, craft can also provide a non-tech, non-screen activity to detox from the digital world. Doing craft encourages kids to pay attention to detail, to control impulses and to express themselves and helps in the development of fine-motor skills.

However, holistic health requires more than physical and mental wellbeing.

Social, spiritual and emotional aspects are also part of wellness, and craft can address these needs.

Social wellness comes from being connected to people in your community and craft groups can provide that community as well as the friendships and shared interests that help people thrive. Guilds, men’s

sheds and craft friendship groups encourage social connections.

Spiritual health involves having a sense of purpose that can come from creating, and belonging to a group is even better.

Many quilt groups have programs to donate finished works to people in need. Aussie Hero Quilts has had a positive influence on the lives of hundreds of our Defence Force personnel. Angel Gowns helps fill a void for families affected by the loss of a baby. Many groups fundraise to help charities too.

Connectedness to tradition and to previous generations can also come from doing craft.

Craft can also promote emotional wellness. It can be a form of creative expression, and even to work through feelings of trauma or loss. Making commemorative works such as memory quilts, painting, journaling, scrapbooking, lettering or textile art can all be used to journey through a difficult period. Just the activity of

making can provide a much-needed clearer head space.

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Intellectual wellness can come from lifelong learning and craft can provide opportunities for exchange of knowledge, learning from each other and teaching others.

People who do craft report mental health benefits such as reduced stress and less anxiety.

At the fair, we’ll promote the wellness benefits of craft through our new Craft Wellness Wheel, educating people about the powerful role craft can play in our general health and well-being.

Occupational Physical

Emotional The Six Dimensions of Wellness

Spiritual

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All-day make and take Make a card

Free!

There’s a different one to make each day - using some of the latest Kaszazz stamps and papers.

Create cards for all your family members, and it’s FREE! Visit Kaszazz at Stand F01.

Project may use different products to those shown.

Adjustable Multi-Purpose

Creative Station One table does it all!

Electric, height-adjustable Creative Station with handy storage drawer and reversable self-healing 93cm x 63cm (36”x 24”) cutting mat.

10-year conditional warranty. Australian Standards Approved.

See it at Baby Lock, Stand E14 (Table shown with optional castors)

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Free Demos

Look out for fast, free demonstrations by various exhibitors around the fair – here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find!

Test trial the new 12inch trimmer exclusive to Creative Memories, Stand G20. It cuts through your cardstock and designer papers like butter! Features interchangeable safety blades, legible measurements, an extendable ruler arm, sight line and more.

Diamond Art Dezigns, Stand C16 will be demonstrating diamond painting – a relatively new art form where it breaks images down into patterns, very similar to cross stitch. Small, glossy acrylic tiles are then applied to canvas to make the pattern, come and see what it’s all about.

Visit Bubblegum Beads Australia, Stand G06 to see demonstrations on the many accessories that you can make with bubblegum beads! Necklaces, bracelets, keyrings, lanyards and more!

At BeBe Bold, Stand A27, Jane will be demonstrating the simple techniques of hitomezashi – one stitch sashiko.

Kate from Faeries In My Garden, Stand A14 will show you just how easy it is to use watercolour pencils to add colour to fabric and enhance your embroidery.

At Janome Australia, Stand F06, catch demonstrations of two new sewing machines, the Memory Craft 550E and Continental Memory 7 Professional.

At Cardmaking.net, Stand B08 Debra will demonstrate exciting new products on the stand throughout the day. She will share her expert talents with the die-cutting machine and show how to get the most from your dies, and much more.

See free-motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine made easy, with Grip-Its – at Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand B23. Plus tips and tricks for making your own jelly roll rug!

Danni from Eppiflex English Paper Piecing Templates, Stand H17 will show how to sew Clamshells quickly and easily with her new Clamshell guide.

Plus discover how to take the fuss out of fussycutting!

At Izzii Napkin Art, Stand B31, discover how you can incorporate paper napkins into creative memories, quilting and embroidery. Learn how a paper napkin can be used on fabric and even become washable.

Brenda at Flip la K, Stand A03, will demo making Flying Geese blocks in three different sizes - and no foundation piecing for the perfect borders. Plus her new Geese in a Circle template.

Bev at Rosscraft, Stand C19 will show how to use Applifix for wall art and other projects.

Learn to make a rose, calla lily or mushroom pot at Magnolia Clay Flowers, Stand J06. Materials cost just $18 per piece.

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Home of Sewing Theatre

Learn new skills from the experts at Blessington in free 30-minute daily sessions. From time-saving techniques to choosing the right thread, you’re sure to find a topic that suits you!

Plus, every day, one lucky attendee will receive a prize!

10.15am: Cut Time & Quilt More with AccuQuilt.

Discover a time saving and accurate system for cutting out your next masterpiece.

11am: Mini Trunk Show with Tracey Sims. Don’t miss out on this mini trunk show featuring the latest work of Tracey Sims and Urban Zundt (not happening on Sunday).

11.45am: What’s New! Quilt Binder & Ruler Foot. See how easy it is to turn corners and save time with the quilt binder or take your quilting to the next level with the new ruler foot.

12.30pm: Nervous about Free-motion Quilting? Learn some simple techniques to make your free motion experience a joy.

1.15pm: Unravelling the Mystery of Thread. This valuable session will take you through which thread to use and why.

Unravel the many and varied thread types with Michelle.

2.15pm: How can I make money from my passion? Ricoma is the perfect start to making your fortune. With all of the start-up inclusions you will be ready to go in no time. Let Rodney take you through how simple a home business can be.

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You could win a Textured Treasures Tour of India & Dubai

Enter the Lucky Door Prize competition at the fair and you could win one of three fantastic prizes! d ze value Major pri 0 0 at $6,3

More than $8,250 in prizes to win!

All visitors to the fair are eligible to enter our Lucky Door Prize competition and this year someone will win a 15-day tour for one adult to India and Dubai plus two fabulous workshops during the tour with renowned mixed media artist Finnabair!

Valued at more than $6,000, this trip of a lifetime will include one return economy flight from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, 14 nights’ accommodation, food and transfers. Tour commences in India on February 3, 2020 for seven nights then a flight to Dubai from February 10, 2020 and leaving Dubai for Australia on February 17, 2020 for a total of 15 breathtaking days.

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$1,200 worth of Horn sewing furniture

Prize may include pieces from the Horn Modular range – six different ready-toassemble pieces to choose from for your sewing room. (Pictured: Six units valued between $475 and $699 each).

3rd prize

Accessories not included

Brother ScanNCutDX SDX1200 valued at $799

The newest and most advanced cutting machine Brother has to offer. Equipped with new Blade Sensor Technology, it detects the thickness of the material, handles card, fabric, leather, selfadhesive vinyl, felt and foam.

To enter, visit the competition area at the fair and fill out the entry form. Visitors to the 2019 Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fairs and Brisbane and Newcastle Stitches & Craft Shows and the Scrapbook Papercraft & Art Expo who enter the Lucky Door Prize competition will go into the draw to win the major Textured Treasures Tour of India and Dubai prize which will be drawn on 29/10/19. The winners of the second and third prizes will be drawn at the end of the last day of the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair and notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au. Online ticket buyers will be automatically entered into the draw. For more information please contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au

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Sew fast like a Ninja!

Join Dai the Patchwork Ninja – and Mama Ninja too – in fun, free 30 minute demonstrations at Stand B02. Classes run daily. No booking required.

9.30am 8 Sewing Hacks with Cutting Edge Patchwork Ninja Notions.

10.15am Smarty Coin Sorting Wallet & 3D Shrinking Interfacing.

Throw coins and notes into this quirky smart wallet – it sorts them instantly! You can make this wallet with textures with Shrinking Interfacing from Japan.

11am All-You-Can-See Sewing Carry Bag Step by Step featuring Mama Ninja Mariko. Learn about our magical pre-made bias tape – you can make an intricate stained-glass quilt without piecing the segments. Halve your stress using Ninja sewing tools, learn great tips, including how to handle vinyls used for the inner pockets so you see all tools inside the bag.

11.45am Not too fiddly! Super Cute Macaroon Cases. Learn three expert tips and make macaroon cases for pills, rings and coin cases. It’s easy with Ninja needles.

Attach it to your handbag and everyone will admire it!

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12.30pm Jaw Dropping Backpack. See how to stitch your backpack step-bystep using three Ninja sewing tools.

1.15pm Be a Weaving Queen with Mama Ninja – Beginner session. Don’t like sewing much? Learn to weave an amazing bag step-by step without sewing!

2pm Be a Weaving Queen with Mama Ninja Advanced session.

Make your woven bag look more outstanding after learning the basics.

Learn how to handle two different widths of tape to become a real Weaving Queen!

2.45pm Quilt like an expert with Ninja Laser System. How to quilt accurately with no marking required!

Half-square triangles made without marking! Not sure where you’re stitching on your machine? Halve your sewing time.

3.30pm Double Sashiko Wallet with Finger-pressed Ninja Buttons.

Pauline’s VIP Quilt Room Join Pauline Rogers in the VIP Quilt Room and learn her secrets in these FREE daily sessions at Stand D18.

10.30am Take the Scary Out of Free Motion Quilting Unlock the freedom of being able to freemotion quilt on your domestic sewing machine.

Learn how to have even stitches and create wonderful designs. No more pinning layers. No more uneven stitches. No more sore shoulders or back. After this session you will be running home to get into quilting.

11.30am Quilt-As-You-Go Learn to make stunning quilts using Pauline’s essential secrets; add some amazing pizazz to your quilts. Quilt your blocks first! Who said we should quilt last? Learn to transform any sashed quilt pattern into quilt-as-you-go, anyone can quilt a block.

12.30pm Precision Quilt Wonders Having trouble cutting, sewing and achieving accurate points? See how to overcome these challenges. Lots of great tips and titbits will be shared. Like simple cutting tips, perfect triangles and blocks turning out the size they should with perfect points.

1.30pm Pieced Blocks and How to Complete Unquilted Quilt Tops Add some amazing pizazz to your pieced quilts using Pauline’s amazing sashing techniques.

Find simple, effective ways to finish your unquilted quilt tops with ease using your domestic sewing machine and Pauline’s unique Quilt-As-You-Go technique. Turn those ugly ducklings into beautiful swans.

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Make and Take Classes  10am ♥ The Best Yarn for the Job.

Prudence Mapstone. Discover why yarn construction is such an important factor in creating perfect crochet stitches every time. Once you understand what to look for to best suit your way of working, choose your kit and see how easily you can master even the trickiest techniques. Kit cost $35. Book at Stand E15.

 11am ♥ Japanese Hoshi Origami

Stars. Wabi-Sabi Designs. Enjoy learning to make fun folded stars using beautiful Japanese fabrics. The only sewing is attaching the cord. Kit includes fabric and cord for two stars, plus full photo instructions to take home.

Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A07.

 12noon ★ Silk-Mohair Solomon’s Knot

Crochet Scarf. Kim Sharman-Smith, Lola Lovegrove. Learn all the tips and tricks to make this light and airy shawl. The class includes 3 balls of silk-mohair your choice of colour, a crochet hook and instructions (great value!). Kit cost $60.

Book at Stand C36.

 1pm ♥ Kogin Hair Button. Jane

MacDonald, BeBe Bold. Learn kogin embroidery while making a sweet hair tie as a gift for someone special or simply for you.

Kit cost $12.50. Book at Stand A27.

 2pm ♥ Shibori Indigo Dyed Scarf.

Shuji Yamazaki, Wabi-Sabi Designs.

Make a shibori indigo-dyed linen scarf using our vat of natural Japanese indigo dye. Silk or cotton scarves also available. Kit cost $50. Book at Stand A07.

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★ New Make & Take Class ♥ Perfect for beginners

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

 11am ★ ♥ Diamond Art

Keyrings. Marika Bastian, Diamond Art Dezigns.

Come along and learn the art of Diamond Art Painting by creating a dazzling keyring! Many designs to choose from. Kit cost $10. Book at Stand C16.

 12noon ★ ♥ Origami Smartphone Case with Super Ninja Web.

Mama Ninja Mariko, Patchwork Ninja. Want to make a beautiful and solid smartphone and card case with 3 inner rooms in your favourite Japanese material? See how to magically turn a piece of material into something solid and heavy-duty with super-strong Ninja web and Ninja buttons. Kit cost $28.

Book at Stand B02.

 1pm ♥ Fabric Covered Needle Keeper.

Carol Nicholls, Sewn and Quilted. Make a beautiful fabric covered needle keeper and learn all the tricks to achieving a professional finish – perfect idea for yourself or gifts for friends. Choice of fabrics. Suitable for all levels and no sewing involved! Kit cost $25.

Book at Stand D25.

 2pm ★ ♥ Stitch Play with Fiona from Fabric Patch. Learn a variety of traditional embroidery stitches in a unique and contemporary way. Kit cost $28 (Please bring a small pair of scissors). Early Bookings online or on Stand F08.

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Elegant functionality is delivered with poise & precision.

Find out how at our stand!

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RCM-1501TC Commercial Embroidery Machine Turn your craft into profit!

Come and visit our stand #D07 to see the Ricoma multi-needle machines in action!

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Have fun learning new techniques!  11am ★ ♥ Art Dreaming, Natalie

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Parish, Bag End Studio. Discover how easy it is to create art with a professional finish using Powertex as you play with this whole NEW palette of mixed media potential in this fun class. Reclaim your fabric and paper scraps, found objects and scrapbooking supplies to make your own off-thepage art and you will work away with your head spinning full of ideas for your next project.

Kit cost $25. Book at Stand A16.

 12noon ★ ♥ From Scraps to

Card. Ellenor Wadsworth, Kaszazz.

Learn how to use up your card scraps to make three elegant cards using our latest papers. Kit Cost $25. Book at Stand F01.

 1pm ★ ♥ Kooky Halloween Owl.

Natalie Parish, Bag End Studio. Discover the fun of creating art as you make this little Kooky Halloween Owl – just in time for Halloween! Learn basic sculpture techniques with Powertex and Stone Art. Skills learnt can be used to make more elaborate sculptural artworks, garden art or even journal covers without a kiln or need for baking. Kit cost $30. Book at Stand A16.

 2pm ★ ♥ Boom Gel Stains. Natalie Parish, Bag End Studio. Try this exciting new product with a wow factor. Make four gorgeous fluid art coasters using the Boom Gel Stain. Discover how easy it is to use this new Australian product with furniture, homewares, and artworks. The hardest choice is deciding the colours. Tray will be supplied for taking damp work home on a level surface.

Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A16.

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Look who’s new at the fair!

There are always new and exciting displays, products and independent craft retailers to see at the fair and this year is no exception! Here are some of the new exhibitors you’ll see: Kazari + Ziguzagu, Stand F14 will have traditional and vintage Japanese textiles.

Bubblegum Beads Australia, Stand G06, have a delightful assortment of beads, kits and other accessories.

Aroha Quilts, Stand A06 will have gorgeous fabrics, include Fossil Fern prints and more.

Hoi Polloi supply beautiful paints, stamps and transfers you can use to decorate your home – at Stand J17.

Knot Knitting stock fabulous macramé yarn, Stand G18 Printcess & Puddin Vinyl, Stand H06, have fun vinyls to decorate with – endless possibilities!

My Felt Lady, Stand E21, has 100% merino felt in a rainbow of colours.

Visit the Learning Hub

Visit the Brother area, watch the demos then drive the machines!

Session times: 10.30am and 1pm daily: Explore the new Stellaire and 2020 Brother machine range

No bookings taken, if you require seating please arrive 10 minutes early at Stand B26.

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Get hands on in mixed media classes at Zyneri, Stand A31, choose from scrapbooking, cardmaking, quilting, DIY home decor, cake decorating and more!

All day classes, no booking required. Just choose your class and grab a seat.

Stencils are so versatile! Use various mediums with stencils such as gel, Art Alchemy waxes, Finnabair light paste, embossing pastes and more.

Class cost $10 Silicone moulds are for more than cake decorating.

Learn how paperclay, porcelain clay, hot glue, pastes and other mediums can create unique embellishments for your next craft project – and colour them with various techniques and paints. Class cost $10 Altered Mask: Use mixed media techniques to alter a mask (canvas not included – mask only).

Class cost $10 Mixed Media Tag: Use a 10x30 mdf board to create a beautiful mixed media layout. Use stencils with mediums, paperclay embellishments, ribbons and laces, buttons flower and more with Finnabair products. Class cost $20

Mixed Media Mini Tag. Class cost $5

Decoupage Candles using Stamperia Rice paper.

Class cost $15

Journal cover: Create a mixed media A5 journal cover. Class cost $25

Decoupage Panels: using Stamperia rice papers, stencils, cream paste, chalk paint and paperclay embellishments. Choose from a variety of papers and sizes. Class cost $25 to $35 October 16 – 20, 2019

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Free Pop-up Classes featuring Mama Ninja Mariko (Founder and Japanese Patchwork Guru from Japan)

Stand B02 See page 38

Exclusive to the Brisbane fair!

Master 5 New Projects for your Christmas Gifts Step-by-step!

Special Make and Take workshop: Book daily (See Page 41).

Learn Japanese cutting edge sewing hacks and notions and sew like an expert in a record time!

Patchwork Ninja Stand B02 Free tutorial videos at patchworkninja.com.au

NEW!

Continental Memory 7 Professional

• Huge workspace 13½” • Sewing speed 1,300spm • QR Code/AcuSpark App • Clock on screen

Just Arrived!

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Memory Craft 550E

• Largest embroidery area 200mm x 360mm • Four hoops • USB port • Large extension table

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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.

45mm Replacement Blade Present this voucher to receive a set of 7 tungsten alloy steel replacement 45mm cutter blades for only $19.95 per set.

Limit 3 per customer (while stocks last).

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Rechargeable Lint Remover Present this voucher to receive our new Rechargeable Lint and Pilling Remover for only $19.95. It delivers a clean and professional finish on garments and blankets.

(Limit of 3 per customer (while stocks last)

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Best Ever Needle Threader Present this voucher to receive our most effective automatic needle threader made in Japan for only $24.95. Ask for a demo! (Limit of 3 per customer).

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Sharp Scissors Forever Present this voucher to receive two Multi-Sharpeners for $29.95. Regular price $29.95 each! You can sharpen scissors, knives, secateurs and more. Come and see the easy demonstration (while stocks last).

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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.

45mm Replacement Blade Redeemable at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair October 16 to 20, 2019

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Rechargeable Lint Remover Redeemable at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair October 16 to 20, 2019

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Best Ever Needle Threader Redeemable at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair October 16 to 20, 2019

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Sharp Scissors Forever Redeemable at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair October 16 to 20, 2019

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Visit the Gift Shop

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Take home a souvenir for yourself or buy a gift for a craft-loving friend!

Crafty Cat t-shirt $10

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NEW $9 mug

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$15 bag

Multitool $15

Lanyard $3

Crafty pouches $9 each

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Car stickers $5 each

Bamboo travel mug $10

Slimline Magnifying Reading Glasses Keep a pair in your handbag and you’ll never be without your specs! +1.5, +2.0, +2.5 +3.0 in black, pink or purple carry case $9.99

Extra slim for your wallet or phone case in +1.5, +2.0, and +2.5 $6.99 Show Specia l 2 for $6!

Novelty USB 4GB only $16 Bag holders 3 for just $1

Design your own insulated travel mug $10

Drawstring bag $5

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Plan your day with this handy timetable!

Class Time

Studio Studio Classes Classes Wednesday Thursday

Studio Class Friday

Studio Classes Saturday

Studio Class Sunday

Workshop 1 Free sessions

Workshop 2 Free sessions*

9.30am

Home of Sewing Theatre Stand E05 Free sessions

9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am to to to to 12.30pm 12noon 4pm 4pm Macrame Stitch a WaterStitch a 10am 10am to Rust Effects Traditional Bags Wall Bird on colour Bird on 12noon for Mixed of Japan Made Hanging a Branch Lettering a Branch WaterMedia Modern with pouch with pouch 10.15am Cut Bag End Studio Wabi-Sabi colour Catherine with Tania with Time & Quilt Native Designs Boys Segolaine Hearn Segolaine More with Flowers Schweitzer Schweitzer Decorate for 10.30am with Aurifil is not AccuQuilt Christmas 'Just' Thread Vanessa Picklemouse Sewn & Wallace Corner Quilted 11am

Pre-Stencilled Quilting with Sashiko Panels your Embroidery BeBe Bold Machine Stitch-a-Ma-Jig Julie Hall Designs

11.30am

Make Your Own Fashion Handbags Margaret's Fabrics Flying Geese the Easy Way Flip la K

12noon

12.30pm

1pm Beeswax Wraps, Simmone Spring

2pm

2pm Beeswax Wraps, Simmone Spring

1pm to 3pm Watercolour Native 1.30pm Flowers with Vanessa Wallace

1pm to 4pm Linocut Printmaking with Claudia Husband & Chris Hagen

2.30pm

3.30pm

11.45am What’s New! Quilt Binder Flower Power & Ruler Foot Just Patchwork

Boom New Threads 12.30pm Coasters and to Extend your Nervous String-Pull Knowledge about Flowers Wonderfil Free-motion Bag End Studio Specialty Threads quilting?

1pm

3pm

11am Mini Trunk Show with Tracey Sims [not on Sunday]

3.10pm Beeswax Wraps, Simmone Spring

Book Studio classes at craftevents.com.au or visit the Help Desk

Quilt As You Go Margaret's Fabrics

New Tools for Better Stitching Stitch-a-Ma-Jig 1.15pm Julie Hall Unravelling Designs the Mystery What's new at Border Patrol of Thread Cardmaking. Miss Sampson's net Drapery How to Put The Lights In with Make It Sew $20*.

2.15pm Book at How to earn Stand G02 an income with Ricoma

If you’re into sewing, quilting, crafting or embroidery, sit and sew with Brother, Stand B26

Classes run daily at the fair unless indicated Make & Take 1

Make & Take 2

Make & Take 3

Zyneri Mixed Media Classes

Patchwork Ninja Live Free demos Stand B02

Pauline’s VIP Quilt Room Stand D18 Free workshops

Stand A31 9.30am No booking 8 Sewing Hacks with required Ninja Sewing Tools

The Best Yarn for the Job Prudence Mapstone $35 Book at Stand E15

Mixed Media Tag $20 Stencils $10

Japanese Diamond Art Altered Hoshi Art Keyring Dreaming Mask $10 $10 Origami Bag End Stars Diamond Studio Wabi-Sabi Art Dezigns $25 Designs Book at Book at Stand C16 Stand A16 Decoupage $20 Candles Book at $15 Stand A07

10.15am Smarty Coin Sorting Wallet & 3D Shrinking Interfacing

Book at Stand B13

Take the Scary out of Free-motion Quilting

Stitch Play Boom Gel with Fiona Bag End Fabric Patch Studio $20 $28 Book at Book at Stand F08 Stand A16

Download The Expertise Events App – App Code: BCQ19

Boro Stitching on a shirt or demin jacket $40

11am All-You-Can-See Sewing Carry Bag Step by Step

11.45am It’s not too fiddly!

Super Mini & Cute Macaroon Cases

10am

10.30am

12noon

Sashiko 12.30pm stitch a pre-printed panel $30 1pm

1.30pm

2pm Be a Weaving Queen with Mama Ninja – Advanced session

3.30pm Double Sashiko Wallet with Finger-pressed Ninja Buttons

9.30am

11.30am

Quilt-AsYou-Go

2.45pm Quilt like an expert with Ninja Laser System

Class Time

11am

Silk-Mohair Origami From Journal Solomon’s Smartphone Scraps to Cover Knot Case Card $25 Crochet Patchwork Kaszazz Scarf Ninja $25 Silicone 12.30pm Precision Lola $28 Book at Moulds Jaw Dropping Quilt Wonders Lovegrove Book at Stand F01 $10 Backpack $60 Stand B02 Book at Stand C36 Kogin Fabric Kooky Decoupage Embroidery Covered Halloween Panels Needle Owl $25 to $35 BeBe Bold 1.15pm $12.50 Keeper Bag End Be a Weaving Queen Book at Sewn & Studio with Mama Ninja – Mixed Pieced Blocks Stand A27 Quilted $30 Basic session Media & How to $25 Book at Complete Book at Stand A16 Mini Tag $5 Unquilted Stand D25 Quilt Tops Shibori Indigo Dyed Scarf Wabi-Sabi Designs $50 Book at Stand A07

Sashiko and Boro at Indigo Niche

2pm

Make a boro keyring $25

Share the fair #craftandquiltfair

2.30pm

3pm

3.30pm

WE CALL IT STITCHVISION TECHNOLOGY AND IT’S SIMPLY LIGHT YEARS AHEAD.

SEE STITCHES AND DESIGNS PROJECTED ON YOUR FABRIC FOR A REALISTIC PREVIEW

ADJUST STITCHES DIRECTLY ON FABRIC OR SCREEN WITH THE DUAL-PURPOSE STYLUS.

PROJECT GUIDELINES AND GRIDS TO SEW PRECISE LINES, ANGLES, CORNERS, AND MORE

See the Luminaire Innov-ís XP1 in action at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair at Stand B26