Melbourne 'Stitches' 2016 - Show Preview

Show News MELBOURNE

OCTOBER 20 – 23, 2016

CAULFIELD RACECOURSE

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Latest Papercraft, Amazing Textile Art Display, Fashion Parades,

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Be amazed by parades of handmade wearable art; upcycled creations from farm materials.

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Handmade on Parade Get glamorous with vintage makeovers and fashion presentations by Miss Chrissy Keepence.

Enjoy fashion parades of the latest knitwear for summer

by Lola Lovegrove!

Rediscover sewing for your home and family.

Textile Art See page 3

Get set for Christmas See page 11

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Try Chunky Crochet See page 9

Fast Facts MORE INFORMATION Phone: 02 9452 7575 Email: tickets@expertiseevents.com.au Website: craftevents.com.au

WHEN October 20 – 23, 2016 Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm daily

WHERE Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne

TICKET PRICES • Adults $18 • Seniors Card Holders $17 • Age & Disability Pensioners $16 • Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $42 • Child (from 5 to 16 years) $9. Child (under 5 years) FREE • Two-day pass $32, Three-day pass $48, Four-day pass $60 • Group/Bulk Buy (minimum of 10 tickets pre-purchased before Friday October 14, 2016) • Adult Group Tickets $15 each and Children’s Group Tickets $8 each. • Special discounts for school groups: Teachers and Students $8 per ticket (minimum of 10 tickets pre-purchased before Friday October 14, 2016) NOTE: Student and teacher ID will be verified by security at the fair entrance. Please ensure you bring valid ID. All people in a school group must attend the event together.

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BENEFITS OF BUYING 10 + TICKETS INCLUDE:

• Buy 20 tickets, get one free • Come any one day of the show Bulk ticket sales close Friday October 14, 2016 at 4.30pm

Sorry, no refunds available. Each adult group ticket also includes free cloak room service for ONE item.

One per person . Voucher mus t be presented for free service

MORE INFORMATION 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 craftevents.com.au. Phone: 02 9452 7575 Email: tickets@expertiseevents.com.au Website: craftevents.com.au

Highlights of the Show in 2016

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.

GETTING THERE The Melbourne Stitches & Craft Show is at Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street, Caulfield, Vic. It is conveniently located just eight kilometres southeast of Melbourne CBD and is easily accessible by car or public transport.

PARKING The public car parking for The Stitches & Craft Show in Melbourne is in the Members 1 Car Park with the entry on Smith Street. This is free parking with car parking attendants in place to assist with finding places for as many cars as they can. The Main Gate is a short walk across the road from the car park.

TRAIN Frankston, Dandenong, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines depart regularly from Flinders Street to Caulfield Station, located directly opposite the course. The journey from the city takes about 15 minutes.

TRAM Visitors can catch a Route 3 or 3a tram and alight at Stop 56.

From the city, Route 3 travels along Swanston Street and St. Kilda Road and operates weekdays only. Route 3a travels along Swanston Street, St Kilda Road and St Kilda Beach and operates weekends only. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. From East Malvern, Route 3/3a services travel along Waverley Road.

Shop with the Independent Craft Sellers Our specialist retailers have something out of the ordinary – support them. Small business add value and variety!

BUS Access to Caulfield is available from Stud Park Shopping Centre, Wellington Road, Monash University (Clayton) and Chadstone Shopping Centre via SmartBus Route 900. Travel time from Stud Park is approximately 50 minutes. Route 624 buses from Kew, Auburn Station, Tooronga Station and Holmesglen Station also operate to Caulfield.

On Trend Crafts

Crochet, Macramé and more

AMAZING UPCYCLING Wearable art from agricultural materials

Craft with a message

Discover glamour

FAST FACTS • Ticket sales open at 9.30am and the doors open at 10am • Last ticket sales are at 3.30pm, the show closes at 4.00pm • The cloakroom is located at the show Help Desk 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!

• Food and drinks will be available to buy at the show café.

• ATM facilities are available inside the venue on the ground floor, near the lifts.

BY TAXI Patrons can be dropped off at the entrance gates to the racecourse on Station Street.

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

Eco quilts from Queensland

On Stage

Vintage fashion & makeovers

Vintage, homewares and DIY fashion presentations

FIND A HOBBY

Feast for the Eyes Textile art from South Australia

Get started on a creative path with workshops

Start Sewing Soft furnishings & clothing

JOIN US ONLINE The Stitches & Craft Show is pleased to launch our online Show News so you can get the latest information, on any device, at any time.

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Simply visit: www.craftevents.com.au, click on ‘Sign up for the latest news’ and you’ll never miss out!

CAKE ART decorate with sweet success

Meet talented artist Maria from Hook & Hop

Find fun stuff

to make for Christmas gifts

Pick up your FREE copy of Woman’s Day magazine at the show – while stocks last.

$4.40 value!

Note: New issue will be available at the show.

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Race to Win

Fast sewers can compete in our ‘road race’ to win a machine!

PAPERCRAFT

New designs for cards, scrapbooking and off-the-page items

For a full list of exhibitors, see the show website

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Inner Journeys - SAlt This new exhibition is the work of six South Australian textile artists, the SAlt group.

THE FABRIC TRAIL SAlt Exhibition 2016

The work displayed reflects the artists’ unique and highly personal responses to the five themes – the physical journey, the emotional, spiritual, creative and the journey of discovery.

SAlt (South Australian living textiles) is a group of six independent textiles practitioners. Collaboratively the SAlt group sets challenges to inspire, explore, extend, respond to, critique and reflect on each theme. The six members are: Judy Bushby, Suzanne Gummow, Julie Haddrick, Francie Mewett, Sara Bell Smith and newcomer Wendy Thiele.

Come and see these intriguing textile art banners by six highly regarded South Australian textile artists. Below: by Julie Haddrick and Sarah Bell Smith.

‘INNER JOURNEYS’ Six textile artists ...each with five

Create a Cute Cosmetic Bag Daily sewing classes with the Baby Lock team.

Come and test drive the self-threading, no tension Baby Lock overlockers in the sewing room and make this great little cosmetic bag. The techniques covered in this class are gathering, piping, zip insertion and general construction.

This class is suitable for beginners and people using overlockers for the first time.

Times: 11am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3pm daily.

Cost: $20.

Book at Stand C19

Meet Sarah Bell Smith Sarah, one of the SAlt creators, will be at the show on Saturday, October 22 to talk to people about the exhibition and demonstrate some of her techniques.

Sarah Bell Smith’s art is inspired by her life; identity, relationships, personal experiences and her love of nature. Her work is colour filled, bold and graphic, drawing on the discipline of Sarah’s Visual Art training. She takes an artistic approach with the use of bold colours and carefully chosen symbols, text and images.

Sarah extensively researches with each piece, photographing, documenting ideas, drawing, creating colour swatches and stitching samples.

Sarah Bell Smith’s evolving art practice sustains her and it is her life.

See her at work on the Saturday of the show.

Diary Date: 1pm Saturday: Floortalk with Sarah Bell Smith

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Add Some Glamour!

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

Vintage styling maven, Miss Chrissy Keepence, will share her styling and makeover tips and tricks to create a new look using your crafting skills and a little of our foremothers’ ‘Make Do and Mend’ mentality fused with our modern fashionista world. You’ll learn new ideas and new takes on old looks to inspire you to feel independently glamorous and individually chic!

On the main stage: 11.30am: Makeover Demonstration 1.45pm: Make Do and Mend

Discover how easy it is to sew your very own range of clothing and home décor items at these free presentations – on stage daily at the show.

Presenters are: Valerie Gautier, Lindsey Marsh and Janeene Scott.

You will learn: • How to adjust garment patterns to suit your body type – not only will you save money, you’ll also have a custom made wardrobe!

• How to furnish your own home with the latest trends in home décor and how to recreate these looks without paying a high price. Custom design your own home furnishings using gorgeous contemporary fabrics and simple to sew patterns.

You will see how ‘Sew So Easy’ fashion and home décor projects are!

Stage Times: Check the show website for the full demonstration and presentation times, information about exhibitors, and Pop Up Vintage Salon details.

10.30am: Fashions on Parade Don’t miss this showcase of designer outfits you can make yourself – pieces for everyday modern women of all ages, including simple designs created with ease of fit and time-saving techniques. All patterns are by Australian designers.

12.15pm: Fit to Flatter In this interactive session you’ll learn how to alter standard sewing patterns to achieve a flattering fit – just for you – and solve the most common fitting issues of length and bust measurements.

2.30pm: Latest Trends in Home Décor to Sew at Home See designer-inspired handmade soft furnishings including lampshades, cushions, window furnishings and bedding, and pick up tips on how to breathe new life and unique personality into your home décor.

Pop Up Salon: Book your makeover with Miss Chrissy in the Pop Up Vintage Salon – $35 for hair and $50 for hair and makeup [kids are free]. Email: lindycharmschool@gmail.com or call 0409 727 888

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Art and Fashion in the Field

Knit & Crochet on Parade 11am daily on stage

On parade 1pm daily Enjoy this daily fashion parade and display of wearable art with a difference – all the garments are created with materials found on a farm.

Bizarre, beautiful and very creative, these wearable works of art might be made from fencing materials, frost cloth, copper, grain, electric fence tape, beer bottle tops, and other, even more curious materials.

Don’t miss the Ag Art Wear Parade on stage daily at the Stitches & Craft Show at 1.00pm. And there’ll be a static display of garments too.

All garments paraded and displayed will be from the recent Elmore Field Day where the girls dress up. But not quite the way you’d expect!

The annual Elmore National Ag Art Wear competition requires the entrants to create a wearable work of art, including accessories, created entirely from materials and items of an agricultural nature from around a farm. The competition is divided into four categories and is open to anyone.

See the latest patterns and luxurious yarns for knitwear and crochet from Lola Lovegrove on parade daily at 11am.

See the latest bamboo yarns which are perfect for summer, stock up on specialty European yarns, and see the finest Australian superfine merino and luxury blends.

Kim from Lola Lovegrove gives a detailed description of the garments and gives an insight into the yarns available. You’ll be itching to pick up the needles and start knitting (or crocheting) now!

Presented by Lola Lovegrove, Stand B02

This year the four categories are: Avant Garde, Designer, 18 Years & Under and Hat.

Pictured here are garments from last year’s competition.

2016 garments will be paraded.

Find out about next year’s competition, from the representative at their display area to discuss the details with you.

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Our Wishes for the World

Celebrate 40

Quilt Exhibition Presented by Stitched Together, Queensland based artists A textile exhibition focusing on environmental concerns and offering solutions to these issues: recycling, storm water harvesting and forest regeneration are some of the issues raised by the artwork. The group is based in Queensland and the work has just returned from exhibition in Taiwan.

Direct from Taiwan International Quilt Exhibition (TIQE 16)

See the challenge celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Canberra Quilters Inc. As part of Canberra Quilters’ ruby anniversary celebration, a challenge entitled ‘Celebrate 40’ was opened to all quilters in Australia and New Zealand.

An interesting variety of quilts were entered, and the finalists will be on display. The first prize was awarded to Beth Miller for her quilt, ‘4 decades and 40 stars’ (pictured right).

See them at the show!

Stormwater Harvesting by Diane Sheard, African Mahogany Seedlings by Rebecca Staunton Coffey, Curator: Sue Dennis.

Photographers: Bob Dennis, Peter Rundle.

Start your Engines!

Join the Brother Racing Team at The Stitches & Craft Show and you could win a new Brother NV1800Q sewing machine.

Simply visit the Brother stand at the show, register, then ‘race’ your way around a specially prepared piece of fabric using the Brother NV1800Q sewing machine, which has an amazing pivot function so you can race faster!

Above: Reminiscence by Beth & Trevor Reid.

CALL FOR ENTRIES We invite quilters to enter our AQC Challenge; you could win cash and have your work on display at the Australasian Quilt Convention 2017

There will be four timed competitions daily, and the person with the fastest time each day will go in the draw to win a Brother NV1800Q sewing machine at the end of the show, valued at $1799 RRP!

2017 AQC Challenge Challenge yourself and explore your creativity within a theme.

The theme is ‘Made in Australia: Flora & Fauna’ and if selected as a finalist your quilt will tour Australia and New Zealand across the year, then go to Mexico for display at the Mexican Quilters Exhibition in 2018.

A prize pool of $5,500 is up for grabs with winners awarded on interpretation of theme, excellence in design and craftsmanship. Size is 90cm square. Entries close February 10, 2017. For entry form and rules visit www.aqc.com.au

The Brother Racing Team times are: 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm daily.

Visit the Brother Stand A24 at the show, for more information. Limited spots available.

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Make your way to the Love Vintage area and find one-off treasures, fabulous fashion pieces, vintage textiles and uber-cool fashion accessories. Have a mini-makeover with Miss Chrissy then get your vintage glamour on with some special purchases from some of the amazing retailers.

These images are from Coutura Vintage, Stand MZ07.

1. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand C38. Fancy oblique wallet: Make this stylish wallet with two pockets inside using our free-style zipper and slider! Make a larger size for your passport case! Super easy and perfect for Christmas gifts. 2. Flip la K, Stand C05. Gorgeous new Twisted Heart patchwork templates – so effective and so easy to use. Ask about the show special! 3. Bears by Annie, Stand A43. Meet my latest creation – ‘Toto’ the baby white owl (5 1/2”). Patterns and kits are ready-made and available on stand. 4. Flip-n Tool Caddies, Stand C09. Get organised with a Hobby Holster – a heat resistant, non-stick product which will hold tools at your fingertips – easy installation requires no nails or drilling. 5. Daylightman, Stand C22. The Daylight MAGnificent Lamp – is perfect for close-work activity. 6. Flip la K, Stand C05. New products! Portable ruler – 8 to 24 inches. Circle Cutter and Fiskars Tabletop Offset Scissors – Hot Product award winner at CHA 2016! 7. My Patch Fabrics, Stand C54. Make your own unique espadrilles with these cool kits from My Patch Fabrics. 8. Pfaff, Stand B26. Show Special: Pfaff Expression 3.5 normally $3999, only $2599 plus bonus extension table valued at more than $200 – only at the show. 9. My Patch Fabrics, Stand C54. The Oliso ® TG1600 Pro features Oliso’s patented iTouch® technology. Take your hand off and the patented scorchguards lift the iron off the board preventing scorches, burns, and tipping. 10. Scissorman, Stand C22. New Daylight Ultra LED sewing machine light is oh so handy! 11. Fabric Care Company, Stand C42. Free Heat Proof Bag valued at $24.95 with every Mini Steam Iron purchased. 12. Daylightman, Stand C22. New adjustable floor lamp with adjustable light colour and level of brightness – four levels of each. RRP $165, Daylightman price $128. 13. Baby Lock Australia, Stand C19. Large and medium trolley bags, with 30 clear zip pockets. Great for all kinds of crafts. 14. Make-n Memories, Stand C09. Create personalised hand stamped metal jewellery with this brand new product. Stamp your name, initials or inspirational quote on bracelets, pendants, rings, key fobs and more. 15. Husqvarna Viking, Stand C23. Show Special: Husqvarna Viking Opal 650 – only $899, save $600 plus with free extension table valued at $129 – only at the show. 16. Brother, Stand A24. Introducing a new level of creative versatility – the Persona PRS100 introduces the first single needle embroidery machine with the option of free motion quilting capability. 17. Stampin’ Up! Stand A27. Make these delightful little houses with the Sweet Home range, new from Stampin’ Up! And get ready for Christmas with the new Cookie Cutter Christmas packs. 18. Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, Stand C20. Appliqué mat, perfect for fusible web appliqué. Assemble pieces on mat before adding to background and pieces will be perfectly in place!

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The Stitching and Craft Club

NEW!

Come and learn the latest tips and tricks to sewing, patchwork, fashion upcycling and more – at these FREE daily sessions with Brianna from Flip N Tool Caddies, Brenda from Flip La K, Linda from Gum Valley Patchwork and Rosetta with Make-n Memories.

Fall in love with Lola Lovegrove’s select range of patterns, yarns, kits, knitting and crochet accessories, and discover something special for your next project.

Specialist stockists of: • Beautiful Katia yarns and patterns from Spain, exclusively showcased at craft events and online • Australian brand Bellissimo, featuring superfine merino yarns and luxury blends • A huge summer range of yarns, with predominantly cotton and bamboo blends –perfect for the hot Australian summers.

Lola Lovegrove is an Australian, family-run business based in Melbourne offering luxury yarn and accessories, started in 2013 by two sisters Kim and Naree, who have a passion for all things handmade. Visit us at Stand B02 or online: lolalovegrove.com.au

11.15am: New Designer Twisted Hearts, t Brenda from Flip la K. Learn how easy it is to make great quilt blocks – weave and appliqué your way to create a fantastic quilt block – don’t stop just at blocks – upcycle your clothing – appliqué bags and children’s clothes – a fun session with a show and tell finish!

12.15pm: Secrets to English Paper Piecing, Linda from Gum Valley Patchwork. Learn tips and techniques for English Paper Piecing from Linda White, see different design possibilities and discover how Linda made her award-winning National Quilt Award from 2014, ‘Elenor Jean’. This amazing quilt plus her ‘Dear Prudence’ hexagon quilt will be at the show and there will be time for questions too!

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10.45am: Brianna from Flip N Tool Caddies. Come and see a demo on how this handy tool caddy can make your life easier in the kitchen, bathroom and the craft room.

The caddy is heat resistant and attaches to any smooth surface without the need for hooks or nails.

1.15pm: Taking Scary out of Curved t Blocks, Brenda from Flip la K. Great new products like the Fiskars Circle Cutter enable you to create curved blocks with ease. Classics like Drunkard’s Path, Double Wedding Ring, random circle quilts, fun appliqué, and scalloped edges are made easy with our tools and tricks.

2 .30pm: Rosetta with Make-n Memories.

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Add Some Glamour!

Join Brianna from Make-n Memories to create a personalised necklace or bangle in an ‘at the bench’ make and take class.

Kit cost is $25 and you will learn how to use the special hammer and embossing tools to craft a unique piece for yourself or to give as a gift.

Check class times at the fair and book at Stand C09.

Giving all kids creativity Expertise Events, organisers of The Stitches & Craft Show, has introduced a new initiative in 2016 – the Craft for Kids Foundation. The Foundation is for the collection and distribution of craft supplies, to give to charities for children in their care to use in craft activities. Craft allows children to explore their creativity and is pure expression through their eyes with no rules or boundaries. The materials they work with are tactile, colourful and varied and provide children of all capacities the ability to explore; with the satisfaction of making something as a gift or to keep.

Craft for Kids Foundation will donate craft supplies to charities that care for Australian children who are physically, emotionally, financially or geographically disadvantaged.

Expertise Events are also committing their craft experts to design and produce projects that they will teach the children to make at special events.

You are invited to bring in your unwanted craft supplies and place them in the special Craft for Kids Foundation area at the show. Your donation will be stored in Expertise Events’ warehouse then delivered to charities once or twice yearly, as agreed.

Craft items you can donate include yarn, fabric, paper, lace, braid, craft tools, glue, embellishments.

Items that won’t be accepted include: money, unfinished projects, knitting needles, crochet hooks or pattern books.

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Oh, Sweet Art! The Cake Decorators Association of Victoria is pleased to be running their cake decorating competition and display again this year at the show.

Last year they had a great response from the general public; visitors are asked to vote for their favourite cake and there are those that take this very seriously, examining the cakes and consulting with each other before voting.

Members will be on hand to talk with the public and answer their questions regarding our unusual entries.

Yes, these are all cakes!

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Meet guest artist Maria from Hook & Hop! Come and meet Maria from Hook & Hop and see some of her amazing hand-made creations, and better yet – learn to make them yourself! Maria is an avid knitter and crocheter who loves all things handmade.

She fell in love with Tee-yarn in her home country of Spain, and when she moved to Australia in 2011 with her family she brought her passion with her. Don’t miss Maria’s workshops at the show. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, she will help you make your own beautiful handmade creations.

Tee-Yarn and Crochet Workshops with Maria from Hook & Hop. Bird´s Nest Basket

Tee Doily Mat

Thursday and Saturday 11am to 1pm; Friday and Sunday 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Fee: $50

Friday and Sunday 11am to 1pm; Thursday and Saturday 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Fee: $50

A two-hour crochet class for all ages and levels, where you’ll learn the basics and produce your own Tee-Yarn Basket to take home! Maria will guide you through crochet fundamentals including how to make a slip knot, chain, single crochet, slip stitch. Tee-Yarn is ideal for beginners – you’ll be hooked in no time!

Join this two-hour crochet class for those that have experienced crochet before and know the basics. Maria will guide you through slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet, and the combinations of all of them, as we go around the Tee Doily Mat. Get hooked on crochet!

Bird´s Nest Basket kit includes: 1 ball of Cool Tee-Yarn; 15 mm wooden hook; ‘I’m making something awesome’ jute bag; tapestry needle and marker; easy to follow pattern.

Book now at hookandhop.com

Tee-Yarn is perfect for learning as the thickness of the hook and yarn makes it very easy complete your project in a few hours. Tee Doily Mat kit includes: 1 ball of cool Tee-Yarn; 15mm wooden hook; ‘I’m making something awesome’ jute bag; tapestry needle and marker; easy to follow pattern.

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Painting Pleasure

More to Machine Embroidery See what’s possible in this display of machine embroidered quilts and small projects.

Presented by The Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of Victoria Inc Christmas shopping is solved: visit the SFDAV area at the show and pick up the perfect piece of affordable hand painted decorative art. And then pick up a paintbrush and have some painting fun yourself in the daily workshops.

In this busy area there’ll be: • Exhibition and sale of members painted art works at reasonable prices.

• Paint, brushes, woodwork and magazines along with other art supplies for sale.

• Hand painted Christmas decorations and cards for sale at $5 each in aid of the Shine Foundation.

There’s more to machine embroidery than meets the eye. You’ll be surprised by a display of gorgeous pieces including work by designer Allison Nash from Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery Designs.

Brisbane based, Allison developed a range of gorgeous fresh modern designs which are perfect for bags, purses, bibs, jackets and much more.

Her designs were developed after purchasing an embroidery machine and wanting to explore more than just monograms. Stop by, see her demonstrations and have a go yourself – you’ll be intrigued by this blossoming field of creativity.

Also on display will be quilts using designs from the popular Hoop Sisters range.

Allison Nash will be a special guest on the Echidna Sewing booth, with expert staff on hand to show you what’s possible with the latest machines.

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• The ‘Teal We Beat It’ painting competition, with proceeds going to the Ovarian Cancer Foundation Australia. Patrons of the Stitches and Craft Show are asked to donate a gold coin to vote on their favourite piece. The entries must include any of the following: The colour teal, the teal cancer ribbon, a daisy or the piece must be either an egg or oval shape.

A bit of fun while bringing awareness of this dreaded disease. All are welcome to enter and the entry forms are on the web site: www.sfdav.com.au Entries must reach the SFDAV by October 14th 2016 at PO Box 495, Mt Waverley, 3149. Price to enter is $5 per item.

• Two painting workshops will be run daily at 10.30am and 12.30pm lasting 45 minutes to one hour. Fee: $20 each, with everything supplied, including expert tutors to help participants.

All workshops are aimed at the beginner painter.

Workshops Kookaburra: Book when you arrive at the show 10.30am: Thursday and Saturday 12.30pm: Friday and Sunday Paint a cheeky Kookaburra on fabric which can then be used to create a quilt block, bag pocket or cushion etc.

Reverse Painting: 10.30am: Friday and Sunday 12.30pm: Thursday and Saturday Create a two-part reverse painted card including a Poppy and a Fuchsia; all painted in reverse.

Both will be completed in the workshop.

Sweet Pea & Hoop Sisters designs.

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To enter, complete the competition entry form you receive when you buy your ticket and put it in the barrel at the show. The winner will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and the winner will be notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au. Online ticket buyers will be automatically entered into the draw. For information please contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au

Come and see the unique Designer EPICTM at our stand #C23. It is ‘the top of it’s class’. Also you can meet our Brand Ambassador Paula Storm, who will show you some great tips and techniques at 11am and 2pm daily!

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Demo Stations: free sessions, daily at the show Expand your knowledge – learn new tips and tricks in demonstrations with the experts 2:30pm: I-cord Necklace: Lola Lovegrove, Stand B02 Learn the simple technique to knit i-cord and create a fantastic necklace. Make this unique necklace in your favourite colours, or make in your friend’s favourites as a gorgeous gift. Easy and addictive!

11am: Glitter, Glue and Gifts from YOU: Close To My Heart, Stand A45 See our amazing NEW Shimmer Pen in action, navigate the many affordable GLITTERY decorative options with us, and most of all see our great gift ideas in craft kits. < 11:30am: Free-Motion Quilting: Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand B40 Learn fantastic ways to set yourself up for free-motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine – no need to pin quilts anymore. No stress in your shoulders or neck… tips galore!

12noon: Stamping Techniques: Stampin’ Up! Stand A27 A mix of different clever techniques demonstrated by different tutors will be on display across all four days!

12:30pm: Broomstick Crochet: Lola Lovegrove, Stand B02 Learn the simple technique of broomstick crochet to create a great scarf. > 1:30pm: Quilt As You Go: Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand B40 Who said we should quilt last? Learn how to turn any quilt that has sashings into a quilt-as-you-go project. It’s a new way to make quilts!

2pm: Expert English Paper Piecing: Linda White, Gum Valley Patchwork, Stand A29 Award-winning quilter, Linda White, will demonstrate her methods of English Paper Piecing. See Linda’s examples of different-sized hexagons, hear her tips for fussy-cutting and more!

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10.30am: Cloth Books and Advent Calendars: Patchwork with Gail B, Stand C44.

Learn to make quick and easy advent calendars and cloth books.

11am: Australian & Indigenous Fabrics & Designs. Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand C04 Stunning fabrics will be showcased to create beautiful Australian projects. Alive with colour, these designs and techniques will open a whole new landscape for you. > 11.30am: Decorative Borders for Quick Completed Pages: Creative Memories, Stand C51 This session will show you how to use our versatile border maker with a huge range of cartridges.

We will also showcase the Decorative Border punches to really give pages (and cards) the wow factor.

12noon: Personalise your Jewellery: Make-n Memories, Stand C09 Rosetta will take you through this fantastic new system from Impress Art. Imagine that special gift – personalised by you for

SHOP AND SAVE AT THE SHOW! Check out the new Christmas and Annual range at Close To My Heart.

Get your EXPO SHOWBAG (Card maker or scrapbooker) for just $15 (valued at over $85 with product and enclosed vouchers!) At Stand A45. wendypotts.closetomyheart.com.au

someone special. Don’t miss this fun, easy-to-use product – you can create the perfect personalised gift!

1pm: New and Innovative Knitting & Crochet Products: Prudence Mapstone, Stand C61 A short demonstration of the latest range of ergonomic crochet hooks. Learn how to make instant i-cord using the Embellish Knit Machine, plus see some other new and exciting products.

1:30pm: Organise your Act! Flip-n Tool Caddies, Stand C09 See how easy it is to organise your tools – with these sensational caddies.

Not just your crafting tools!

You can clean up your act, in the kitchen, bathroom, workshop, and of course, your craft station.

2:30pm: The Essential Tools and Easy Layouts for Beginners: Creative Memories, Stand C51 Getting started can be the hardest part to album making so we will show you what you really need and how to use simple crop sheets, matching products and beautiful embellishments to complete albums you will love.

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Daily Event Timetable Make and Take

Demo Station 1

Demo Station 2

Main Stage

Brother Racing Team

Stitching & Craft Club

You could win!

10.45am Craft Organisers, Brianna from Flip N Tool Caddies

Baby Lock Sewing Room

Fun Painting Classes

2 10.30am

Book at Stand

11am

11.30am

12noon

12.30pm

Ohana Petite Shoe Pouch.

Patchwork Mariko Japan

No Booking Required

Cloth Books and Advent Calendars.

Patchwork with Gail B

Fashions on Parade.

Sew So Easy – My Patch Fabrics

Glitter, Glue and Gifts from YOU. Close To My Heart

Australian & Indigenous Fabrics & Designs.

Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics

Knit & Crochet Parade.

Lola Lovegrove

Free Motion Quilting.

Pauline’s Quilters World

Decorative Borders for Quick Completed Pages.

Creative Memories

Makeover Demonstration.

Miss Chrissy Keepence

Stamping Techniques.

Stampin’ Up

Personalise Your Jewellery.

Make-n Memories

Broomstick Crochet.

Lola Lovegrove New and Innovative Knitting and Crochet Products.

Prudence Mapstone

1pm

1.30pm

Stamped 3D Christmas cards.

Stampin’ Up!

2pm

2.30pm

Origami Sewing Basket with Fancy Covered Buttons.

Patchwork Mariko Japan

12.15pm Fit to Flatter.

Sew So Easy – My Patch Fabrics

Quilt as You Go. Pauline’s Quilter’s World

Elmore Agriculture Wearable Art Parade

Organise Your Act. Flip-n Tool Caddies

1.45pm Make Do and Mend.

Miss Chrissy Keepence

Expert English Paper Piecing.

Gum Valley Patchwork I-cord Necklace.

Lola Lovegrove

The Essential Tools and Easy Layouts for Beginners.

Creative Memories

Make and Take Classes GET EXPERT INSTRUCTION FOR THE SMALL COST OF A KIT IN THESE ONE-HOUR SESSIONS!

★ = New

= all skill levels Program runs daily at the show.

12noon Ohana Petite Shoe Pouch: Dai Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Learn how to make this adorable Shoe Pouch as a pencil case or a glasses case. Learn a stress-free way to sew the zipper in class and you will make many more for Christmas gifts. Kit cost $25.

Book at Stand C38.

Latest Trends in Home Décor to Sew. Sew So Easy – My Patch Fabrics

Details on Stand Brother Racing Team

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11.15am New Designer Twisted Hearts, Brenda from Flip la K

Fun painting classes with The Society of Folk & Decorative Artists

Brother Racing Team

12.15pm Secrets to English Paper Piercing, Linda from Gum Valley Patchwork

Inner Journeys by SAlt: Make sure to come and see this incredible exhibition themed around Inner Journeys.

Fun painting classes with The Society of Folk & Decorative Artists

1.15pm Taking Scary out of Curved Blocks, Brenda from Flip la K

Brother Racing Team

Make a Cute Cosmetics Bag with Baby Lock 2.30pm Stamped Metal Jewellery Rosetta with Make-n Memories

Free Demonstrations Brother ScanNCut

Miss Chrissy Pop up salon: makeup makeovers daily $35 hair, $50 hair and makeup, kids free.

Make-n Jewellery: Make and takes at Stand C09 – Check times at the stand!

Make a Cute Cosmetics Bag with Baby Lock

Brother Racing Team

Demos and talks during the day

Maria from Hook & Hop: Make sure to come and meet Maria and see some of her amazing hand-made creations. Better yet, get involved in one of her classes at 11am or 1.30pm for only $50!

New exhibitor Polymech will demonstrate unique products for scrapbooking, doll making, textile art, costume making, candle and soap making, resin jewellery and more at Stand B16.

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Inspiration for all kinds of crafts!

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

Demonstrations are free – just come down to the Brother stand and check out this amazing machine in action!

1pm ★ Stamped 3D Christmas Cards: Presenters from Stampin’ Up! Wow your friends with 3 diamond-folded cards! 1 double, 2 single, featuring brand new Christmas stamps and punches. So much easier than they look!

Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A27. (Limited bookings available online at www.thestampersmess.com/caulfield2016) 2pm Origami Sewing Basket with Fancy Covered Buttons: Dai Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Learn how to make this intricate sewing basket. Be surprised how easily you can fold your origami basket. Make your fancy covered buttons using our new release twisting button maker from Japan. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand C38.

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