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SHOW PREVIEW FEBRUARY 14 -- 16 2019 ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre Hall 5, Darling Harbour Thursday to Saturday 9.30am to 4pm

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Create beautiful flowers, make a bag, learn slow stitch, see quilts, textile art and more!

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Dear Craft Lovers, How much do you love craft? Probably as much as we do!

At Sydney Stitches & Craft, prepare to be inspired, no matter whether you’re a dabbler or a devotee.

Our guest artists will show you just how modern needlepoint tapestry can be. You can find out about the beauty of slow stitching with vintage fabrics.

Discover fun ways to create with paper, and explore the most popular craft at present – freeform weaving.

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There’ll be gorgeous displays, and experts ready to share and teach their techniques. There’ll be exciting new materials to buy, quilt displays to enjoy, kits to purchase and it’s a great day out!

The show has a fantastic new location in the Exhibition Centre, all on one level at ICC Sydney in Darling Harbour with loads of public transport options.

Delve in a little deeper with a half day Studio class where you can learn to paint watercolours with Marguerite Tierney, make a leather wallet with Nathan Kaw, learn macramé basics with Anouke Karenbeek, candle making with Louise Ho, brush lettering with Alena Tsarkova and kokedama with Hilary Woodfine. Pre-bookings are essential for the studio.

It’s a great day out so join us and get your creative juices flowing with all those hard-to-find craft supplies all under one roof.

Creative ideas start here – at Stitches & Craft.

See you there,

Above: Paper flowers by Michelle Lackenby; Cover: Needlepoint by Niki McDonald

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freeform weaving

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learn needlepoint

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learning hub

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three days of inspiration, classes and shopping..

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textile art

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mixed media

p12 watercolour painting p27 free workshops

mary brown retrospective

p12 learn brush lettering p4 discover slow stitch p18

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Make Do and Mend

SLOW STITCH WITH LISA MATTOCK Slow Stitching Slow stitching centres around the philosophy to ‘make do and mend’ or ‘waste not, want not’, an ethos of yesteryear. It is a nod to the generations that came before in which reusing and recycling were necessary and admirable.

It is not a complicated process which relies on numerous fancy, perfectly executed stitches and fastidious neatness, rather, it embraces the timeworn nature of materials, and the individuality of hand-stitching methods. Simplicity is key.

About Lisa Mattock Lisa first found a love for fabrics and textiles in high school, where her unique creations made from strips of fabric which were knitted, woven and embellished with embroidered flowers made from beads and sequins led to her being invited to exhibit in ‘ArtExpress’.

Lisa then gathered expertise as a textile artist, florist, food stylist, and visual merchandiser, leading her to run an upmarket florist and homewares store in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for many years.

These experiences and her long-standing passion for vintage fabrics and embroidery made Forage by Lisa Mattock a natural step. Forage allows Lisa to discover and collect reclaimed fabrics and embellishments and share her passion for creating intricately layered textile artworks.

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Join Lisa for her class – Introduction to Slow Stitching 1pm daily Bring along your fabric collections and learn the art of combining old fabrics to repurpose them in a contemporary, unique way. This class is designed so that there is no ‘one size fits all’. There are no templates to follow, no right or wrong way to approach your Slow Stitch project.

Materials included: A pack of Forage by Lisa Mattock reclaimed textiles, needle, threads, pins and calico backing Skill level: No previous stitching experience is necessary Students bring: Scissors, any vintage fabric scraps or embellishment that you would like to incorporate Duration: 2.5hrs Class cost: $69.95 Book your class at Lisa’s stand 4 WWW.CRAFTEVENTS.COM.AU

Guest artist

NIKI MCDONALD - TAPESTRY GIRL From a young age Niki McDonald – also known as Tapestry Girl – has been a creative person. As she grew so did her awareness of the world and art as an extension of herself. Niki completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts with a Major in Textiles at Wollongong University, NSW. It was three years of weaving, dyeing, spinning, stitching, printing, creating and falling in love with textiles as an art form.

As life moved on, needlepoint tapestry became Niki’s main medium. Needing a clean, portable art form that required no studio and could accompany her to all kids’ activities led to hours sewing while her children had swimming classes, kicked balls, attended birthday parties or played in the park.

As Niki’s art practice continues to evolve, experimentation ignites curiosity and results in a practice that is engaging and industrious, looking to the urban landscape for inspiration. The repetitive nature of needlepoint allows her to connect with her intuition and inspires her to think outside the box using basic tools and techniques. Keeping her work limited to six colours, using the repetition of half-cross stitch to emulate the pixelation in dot matrix, or creating a more chaotic experience by changing the cross stitch size while key black lines are used to bring the image together.

Niki’s work has gained recognition in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the UK, Africa and Europe including publications in Holland and France.

Niki is part of a textile group, The Seed Stitch Collective; whom facilitated the Seed Stitch Contemporary Textile Award in 2018 for NSW textile artists. The finalists work was exhibited at the Australian Design Centre.

‘Why the name Tapestry Girl?’

“It’s easy to get bogged down in the routines of life but when I remember to be light hearted, grateful and playful as I can through tapestry, it feels like magic happens.”

Contemporary Needlepoint Class Free class at 2pm daily Needlepoint tapestry is the perfect combination of art meets craft and you’ll find the rhythmic flow of sewing is soothing and uplifting.

Learn the half cross stitch traditionally used in needlepoint tapestry and easily achieve a textile art piece. Explore the elements of design and how to use a stencil to create your own tapestry canvas. This class will provide you with the skills and inspiration to continue at home.

Materials included: Yarn, a tapestry canvas, embroidery needle, stencils, permanent markers Skill Level: Beginner Students bring: Nothing Duration: 1hr Class Cost: Free!

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Visions in Paper

WITH MICHELLE LACKENBY See creative flowers and blooms – all in paper, at the Paperazzi display by Michelle Lackenby.

Michelle Lackenby is a qualified lecturer in the areas of visual communication, graphic design and photography and has always been obsessed with pushing the boundaries of art and design within the realm of paper and bookbinding.

She has over 20 years industry experience in creative fields which led to the opening of her own business specialising in artist services, design and workshops. Michelle is the resident paper artist for Paperazzi Design Studio where she collaborates with other artists on installations and bringing paper visions to life. Join Michelle each day on stand for an intimate workshop learning how to create perfect paper pieces. There’s a different class at 1pm each day.

Paper Flowers Thursday February 14 - 1pm to 3pm Create detailed paper flowers that will outlast any florist’s work.

Michelle will guide you through the art of paper flower making, using simple tools and techniques. You will design and create your very own paper flower bouquet with a variety of flower types to take home with you and wow your friends and family!

Learn where to find all the supplies you need to continue creating beautiful flowers at home, including paper choice, tips and inspiration for ongoing projects.

Japanese Book Binding Friday February 15 – 1pm to 3pm Learn the art of Japanese bookbinding using beautiful handmade papers to decorate covers of books. You will learn various Japanese binding stitch techniques and patterns and how to create your very own books to take home. The techniques covered include simple Japanese stitch, Japanese stab binding, hemp stitch and tortoise shell binding. Each technique builds on the last and you will create your own set of soft cover books to take home.

These Japanese journals make excellent gifts and can be used for any purpose. Think photo books, writing journals, travel diaries – the possibilities are endless!

Materials included: Materials, instructional materials, templates and tools during class Skill level: No previous experience necessary Students bring: Enthusiasm Class Cost: $40 Book with Michelle at her stand

Leather Bound Journal Saturday February 16 – 1pm to 3.45pm Learn to make your own leather bound journal with Michelle, who will share tips and tricks to create a beautiful handmade leather journal with a long stitch spine. This bookbinding technique creates visual diaries, portfolios, photo albums – the list is endless!

Materials included: Materials, instructional materials, templates and tools during class Skill level: Beginner Students bring: Nothing Class Cost: $80 Book with Michelle at her stand

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Textile Posters

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International Textile Art Display Presented by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), this museum quality exhibition, Textile Posters, combines the familiar materials of quilts with the graphic vernacular of posters in this visually engaging textile exhibition.

The selected pieces reflect the wide diversity of posters. What they all have in common is an emblematic economy of text and imagery.

Conveying a message in the blink of an eye, it is that particular aesthetic consideration which characterises these textile artworks.

Whether to inform, educate or persuade, some posters in this exhibition grab the viewer’s attention while others are more subtle in their approach, forcing the viewer to study the individual components.

Mend The Gap by Jill Kerttula, Virginia, USA

I am the Face of Rescue by Michelle Jackson, New Mexico, USA

Elements #12, Blue River by Michele Hardy, Colorado, USA

Art Is Confession by Jeanelle McCall, Texas, USA

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Sky Carter

CONTEMPORARY FREEFORM WEAVER Sky Carter is a self-taught Sydneybased fibre and textile artist who has spent most of her life experimenting, exploring and dabbling with various creative mediums. She found her passion in freeform weaving which she now pursues full-time at her studio at Inner West Studios in Tempe NSW. Sky shares her love of weaving with others through workshops, where she teaches her weaving style; an expressive, free and intuitive way of weaving while respecting technical weaving principles. Sky has exhibited her works at art fairs, as well as in group and solo art shows. She has exhibited installation works in Chicago and Sydney. Having completed design studies with a major in colour she is continually developing and evolving her skills.

As a self-taught weaver Sky developed her own loom and weaving tools based on her style of weaving using bamboo, a material that is both sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.

Demonstrations Join Sky on her sumptuous textile laden stand throughout the day as she demonstrates the secrets of her studio methods and techniques including her free form and intuitive interpretation of weaving and the various looms she works on. Sky will share her story of how she became a full-time artist and answer any questions you have.

Daily Workshops Arty Crafty Rope Making 10.30am to 11.30am daily Learn the process of upcycling your fabric scraps into arty crafty rope and how to coil this into colourful decorative baskets, rugs, jewellery and wall art. You will be inspired to never throw away a scrap again.

Materials included: All materials included Skill Level: Beginner Students bring: Nothing Class Cost: $40 Book with Sky at her stand.

Weave a Wall Hanging 1.30pm to 3pm daily

“After teaching myself to weave using a makeshift cardboard loom I looked for a board loom and found a gap in the market so, naturally, I had to design and make my own. For me, it’s a preferable loom to use for small and medium-sized works, more ergonomic and great for teaching with.”

Sky also says the complementary weaving tools were just a natural flow on from the loom design. She will have weaving tools and accessories at Sydney Stitches & Craft.

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Join Sky in a freeform weaving workshop and learn how to create and complete your very own woven wall hanging. Sky teaches using her own personally designed weaving loom and tools and provides an array of carefully chosen and curated materials. In this workshop Sky will help you unleash your inner weaver and show you traditional as well as innovative techniques. You’ll learn all you need to know to create more ambitious projects at home. You will have the option of purchasing the loom and weaving tools after your workshop at a discounted workshop price.

Materials included: weaving materials, weaving loom and tool for use during class Skill Level: Beginners welcome!

Class Cost: $60 Book with Sky at her stand Limited pre-book spaces also available online at craftevents.com.au

Installation: SAFE PASSAGE

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

Fashion Design STUDIO SHOWCASE

Second year Bachelor of Fashion Design students of the renowned Fashion Design Studio at TAFE NSW will showcase a collection of their creative surface textile designs and fashion garments made from these fabrics.

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 the work.

‘The Dandy and the Bloomsbury Garden’ project is a creative collaboration between the Fashion Design Studio and industry giants Liberty of London and Waverley Mills.

In this project students re-invent these two iconic historical brands by experimenting with their traditional fabrics and personalising it with a range of textile techniques.

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Beautiful Embroidery ,

MARY BROWN S EMBROIDERED WORKS See a very special display, Retrospective of Mary Brown’s Embroidered Works from 2000 to 2019.

Be inspired by fine embroidery by one of Australia’s internationally renowned embroiderers.

The earliest works in Mary Brown’s retrospective embroidery exhibition are pieces that she did for assessment at the Royal School of Needlework in the UK in 2000 and 2001. In 2007, Mary published a book internationally on Goldwork Embroidery. Along with a history of Goldwork in the West, she designed and worked on 15 projects for her book. A couple of these works feature in this display. Other works in the exhibition have been in response to fashion, or are her take on medieval beliefs and culture. Mary also creates works that are just pure embellishment for fashion.

About Mary Brown Mary Brown has had a visual arts background since graduating from National Art School in 1969. She taught Visual Arts in senior secondary colleges for more than two decades. In her own creative practice she painted and printed. Embroidery became of enormous interest to her once Art Wearables were introduced into the HSC Visual Arts syllabus. From 2007 to 2017 Mary was a sessional lecturer in the Fashion and Textile Department at the University of Technology Sydney.

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Learn something fresh and new in STUDIO CLASSES

Join us for these special classes taught by expert guest tutors. Each one will run on one day only at the show. Book your place now as spaces are limited. Only available to show visitors.

Thursday, February 14, 9.45am to 12.15pm Watercolour Botanicals

Friday, February 15, 10am to 12noon Macramé Keychain

Marguerite Tierney

Anouke Klarenbeek

Learn about methods and materials used in the beautiful world of watercolour. In a series of short exercises you will learn techniques including wash types, wet and dry brush tricks, and how to add detail over transparent washes. Once confident with these techniques you will create a short series of works that feature botanicals in this rich splashy medium.

Anouke will show you the fundamentals of macramé before guiding you in creating your very own macramé keychain. Learn how to add bead embellishments into basic knotting techniques to create unique macramé that can be used at any scale. Create two keychains with different patterns, perfect as gifts.

Materials included: 300 gsm watercolour paper, watercolour paints, brushes, masking fluid and botanical studies as reference Skill level: Beginner Students bring: An apron and pencil Class Cost: $95

Materials included: Macramé rope, key rings and instructional material Skill level: Beginner aged 10+ Students bring: Nothing Class Cost: $60

Thursday, February 14, 1pm to 3pm Leather Wallet Making

Friday, February 15, 1pm to 3.30pm Introduction to Brush Lettering

Nathan Kaw

Alena Tsarkova

Learn how make your own stitchless, folded leather wallets with Nathan. Perfect for cards and notes when you are on the move.

Learn the key skills needed to be confident in pursuing a passion for brush lettering. You will begin with the warm up drills to practice before any lettering project, introducing you to the correct pressures and strokes of the brush pen. After you’ve warmed up you will learn upper and lower case lettering for the entire alphabet. Each letter will be deconstructed into strokes to help you understand how the letters are formed. You will leave class confident to write your own name, the key skills of lettering and with your own brush pens!

Materials included: Leather, tools and buttons Skill level: All levels welcome Students bring: Nothing Class Cost: $80

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Please buy an entry ticket when you book your class.

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Meet

NATALIE MAY

Saturday, February 16, 10am to 12noon Constructing Kokedamas Hilary Woodfine Kokedama, which means ‘moss ball’ originated in Japan in the 1600s. Originally invented for bonsai trees, they are now making a comeback in various forms, shapes and sizes and are used with a variety of plant types. You will have a chance to get your hands dirty and learn all the steps to construct two kokedamas (one small and one medium). Learn the history of the kokedama and how to care for your kokedama so they will stay alive long after you’ve taken them home.

Materials included: Moss, string, plant and soil Skill level: Beginners Students bring: An apron Class Cost: $80

Saturday, February 16, 1pm to 3.30pm Candle Making

Natalie May is passionate about papercraft and feels 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. Conducting classes for kids is also a passion.

Natalie teaches around Australia and New Zealand and is an ambassador for Lindy’s Stamp Gang and brand ambassador for Gel Press & X-Press Graf-X. She loves everything ink and colour based, and also designs for Imaginarium Designs and is an Intermediate Certified Copic Designer.

See Natalie at the show demonstrating at Paper Rose, Stand A06.

Louise Ho Whether you’re looking for a unique gift idea for friends and family, or just want to treat yourself, you’ll walk away from this workshop with loads of knowledge and a swag of delicious smelling candles.

You’ll learn a range of basic candle making techniques, different types of waxes, how to make your own unique fragrances and colours, different equipment and techniques. You will learn to troubleshoot common problems. You will make a variety of handpoured candles including two container candles, soy melts and beeswax candles.

Materials included: Tools and equipment to create candles, choice of colour and fragrance, two container candles, one soy melt and one beewax candle and candle making instructions to take home!

Skill level: No prior experience is required.

Students bring: Pen, notepad and a bag to take your candles home, clothes you don’t mind getting wax on or an apron Class Cost: $85

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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.

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 – beneficial 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.

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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.

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 or textile art can all be used to journey through a difficult period. Just the activity of making can provide much-needed clear head space.

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 Sydney Stitches & Craft show, 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.

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Kasia Jacquot

CREATIVE EMBROIDERER

Kasia Jacquot is an embroidery artist, teacher and designer of patterns.

“I have a knack for making things with my hands, always have… embroidery is my chosen medium where I let my hands just do what they like and my eyes follow.”

“My aim is to enable you with embroidery skills for life. Not only technical skills of stitching and use of your materials, but also skills in how you approach your own creative practice. How to find and make time for creativity, how to soothe the inner critic, how to finish what you started, how to be present and how to never feel the need to rely on patience. There are many myths about ‘talent’ and ‘patience’ all of which can easily be dissolved with new mindsets paving the way for you to enjoy your creative practice and make things that you use and love.”

Kasia’s style is perfect for all skill levels. See her work at Stand B21.

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Quilts, Quilts, Quilts QuiltNSW will present two exhibitions of members’ work at the show Award-winning quilts Award-winning quilts by members will be on display – take time to enjoy these high quality works. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll see...

Flower Garden and Critters by Lyall Willis

Spinner by Chris Jurd

Waisted – Deconstructed/Reconstructed by Elizabeth Dubbelde

NYE at the House by Sydney Modern Quilt Guild

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DISPLAYS AND LESSONS BY QUILTNSW Running Away with the Amish Running Away with the Amish was the guild’s 2018 Suitcase Challenge. The finished size of each quilt is 40cm x 60cm and the results are interesting and diverse, with more than 50 quilts on show to enjoy.

My Mini Amish Quilt by Maree Gebhardt

Amish Amplified by Di Jobbins

A Heart Felt Gift by Wendy Nutt

Learn to sew If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine or sew by hand, there’s a free activity happening in the QuiltNSW area. These wonderful quilters, who are also gun sewers, will be available to teach you the basics of using a sewing machine and/or stitching by hand.

Discover the joy of stitch, and the usefulness of this fantastic practical skill.

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CATCH SOME GREAT SPECIALS!

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4. Scissorman, Stand A01 Scissorfobz®️ scissors sheaths (covers) with ScissorGripper™️ are perfect to protect your favourite scissors. They come in a variety of sizes and colours. 5. Pfaff, Stand C12 The Pfaff creative icon combines maximum precision with every best-in-class feature you demand. It is a feat of technological excellence destined to exceed the aspirations of today’s sewing, quilting and embroidery artisans. 6. Arnold’s Scrapbook and Craft Supplies, Stand A47 Storage4crafts triple combi storage cabinet comes complete with all storage boxes. 7. Picklemouse Corner, Stand B17 Mrs Miller’s Apprentice is the new Block of the Month quilt for 2019. 8. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand A25 Jaw-dropping backpack – make a gorgeous everyday-use backpack with a handy wide opening.

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9. Studio Mio, Stand A09 Family Tool Special Show Bag – a fantastic show bag containing the multi-plier starter set, all you need to install rivets, eyelets and snap buttons. Easy to use, you will never go back to your old tools! Try it out at the stand! 10. Thread Collective, Stand B40 Yarns for weaving, knitting, crochet; weaving looms, spinning wheels and ergonomic needles and hooks. 11. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand A25 Ninja Ring Needle Grabber: If sewing thick layers is difficult, no more sore hands or using pliers for thick layers! It’s a thimble, it grabs your needle and it cuts thread! 12. Studio Mio, Stand A09 No more sewing! Here’s a washable adhesive that permanently bonds fabric and embellishments to fabric. Apply heat with an iron for extra bonding. Great for bag making and hemming pants or skirts. Holds through repeated washing or dry cleaning. Available in tube or stick type. Ask about the show special! 13. Brother, Stand B32 See your stitches before you sew with Brother’s new Luminaire Innov-is XP1. 27 x 40cm embroidery area.

13 inches from needle to arm. 14. Etelage Beads & Charms, Stand A26 Buy a jewellery-making trio tool kit and receive a free jewellery making DVD. 15. Close To My Heart, Stand A17 Flip Flaps are photo safe flaps that you attach to a page that flip to reveal additional photos, sentiments, or designs — exclusive to Close To My Heart! See fun ways to use them and be inspired at the stand! 16. Daylightman, Stand A01 The Daylight Slimline sewing machine lamp is the brightest, most flexible sewing machine illumination we have ever seen. Come and see how it can change your sewing. 17. Diamond Art Dezigns, Stand A21 New rhinestone diamond art designs!

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DEMONSTRATIONS See the latest craft products demonstrated by retailers on their stands.

At Cardmaking.net, Stand B02, Debra will share her expert talents with the Die Cutting Machine and show how to get the most from dies/stencils and the beautiful cards you can create.

Plus, Janene will create beautiful works of art by colouring Peel Off Outline Stickers with Sakura Glaze and Gelly Roll Pens.

Diamond Art Dezigns, Stand A21, will demonstrate diamond painting – a relatively new art form that breaks images down into patterns, very similar to cross stitch. Small, glossy acrylic tiles are then applied to canvas to make the pattern. It’s easy, fun and very effective.

Every day at 1pm, designer and educator Christine Smalley will share her skills and knowledge of jewellery design and demonstrate making chandelier earrings with brass filigrees, tassels and Czech glass beads. If you love large earrings, you will love watching and learning how easy it is to create statement earrings in a flash – at Etelage Beads & Charms, Stand A26.

Free CLASSES Free make and take at Close To My Heart. Drop by Stand A17 for a free mini workshop and create a Quilt Card (left) – an adorable card to accompany any gift.

Free MAKE & TAKE

Come along to Kaszazz at Stand A30 to learn some new techniques using our newly released stamps and media. Make a different tag each day – it’s free!

CROSS STITCH KITS

Plus! Buy a jewellery making trio tool kit at Etelage and receive a free jewellery making DVD!

EMBROIDERY KITS & PATTERNS TAPESTRY KITS

At Thread Collective, Stand B40, see weaving demonstrations on Louet looms, and the joy of hand weaving throughout the day.

AIDA AND LINEN DMC THREADS HOOPS

Ivy from Preciouz Piecez, Stand B11 will demonstrate how to create caged beads and add extra interest to your jewellery-making projects, add a little whimsy to bracelets, necklaces or earrings.

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Pauline's

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Join Pauline Rogers in the VIP quilt room and learn her secrets in these FREE daily sessions at Stand A36.

Join Dai the Patchwork Ninja in fun, free 30-minute demonstrations at Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand A25.

10.30am Take the Scary Out of Free Motion Quilting

10.15am & 2.45pm Master Patchwork Ninja Cutting Edge Sewing Tools for 2019

Unlock the freedom of being able to free-motion 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.

How many UFOs (Un-finished-objects) do you have in your drawer?

Master how to use our cutting edge Ninja Sewing Tools and finish your projects one after another and feel fantastic!

11am Ninja Buttons with Double Sashiko Wallet How are Ninja buttons different?

You can attach them without pliers – all you need to do is just finger-press and click… it’s done. Plus learn how to make an intricate Sashiko wallet, step-by-step.

11.45am Stained Glass Quilting with Bias Tape See how to stitch a stained-glass quilt easily and quickly using Ninja iron-on bias tape and a twin needle! See the whole secret step by step with no room for mistakes.

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 Quilt-As-You-Go Technique for 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.

Classes run daily.

No booking required.

12.30pm Be a Weaving Queen Don’t like sewing much? Learn how to weave an amazing bag step-by step without sewing! Learn advanced techniques and see our new weaving project idea for 2019!

1.15pm Jaw Dropping Backpack Not feeling confident? See how to stitch your backpack step-by-step using three Ninja sewing tools. Learn special sewing tips to make your backpack extraordinary and leave no room for mistakes!

2pm Waterproof Sparkly Vinyl Materials and Fingerpressed Grommets Do you find machine sewing sticky vinyl and laminated materials annoying? Sew easily with Ninja Washi Paper and make handles with the revolutionary finger pressed-grommets. Learn how to make bags step by step!

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Visit the

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

Hands-on

DIY CLASSROOM Get expert instruction for the small cost of a kit in these onehour daily sessions! ★ New DIY Class ♥ Perfect for beginners n 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 most tricky techniques. Kit cost $35.

Book at Stand A34

Session times: 10am: Creative stitchery Part 1 10.30am: Creative stitchery Part 2 11am: Westalee Designs Ruler quilting plus free motion 12noon: Easy no-sew toys in the hoop

n 11am ★ ♥ Cards of a Different Fold. Ellenor Wadsworth, Kaszazz.

Make two cards and an envelope with different folds and papers. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand A30

12.30pm: ScanNCut DX Getting started and new features 1pm: Luminaire XP1 See the projector in action 1.30pm: ScanNCut DX Foiling and rhinestones 2pm: Luminaire XP1 See the projector in action 2.30pm: ScanNCut DX Easy t-shirt designs and wall decals 3pm: Luminaire XP1 Q & A 3.30pm: Luminaire XP1 Echo quilting No bookings taken, if you require seating please arrive 10 minutes early, at Stand B32.

Spin N Win You could win a fantastic prize at the show from Brother, with a product giveaway five times daily.

Listen at the show for details about the draw, happening at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm daily

n 12noon ★ ♥ Spiral Bead Rope Bracelet. Ivy Tan, Preciouz Piecez. The spiral bead rope chain is a very versatile stitch made with different beads for making bracelets, necklaces or bag straps. Once you learn the basics you will find it’s easy to change the type and size of beads. Kit cost $25. Two colours to choose from. Book at Stand B11. n 1pm ★ ♥ Watercolour Floral Shaker Cards with the Close To My Heart Team. Create six watercolour floral shaker cards and learn how to watercolour a floral design using water brushes and ink, shimmer brushing, stamping and inking.

The boxed card pack makes a gorgeous gift or special card. Kit cost $25, including all materials. Book at Stand A17 Bring adhesive and scissors. n 2pm ★ ♥ Tunisian Crochet Washers. Lola Lovegrove.

Learn the tricks and skills to make gorgeous face washers using Tunisian crochet. Made with a non-pilling soft microfibre yarn which is good for even sensitive skin. Kit includes two balls of yarn with a choice of colours, KnitPro Tunisian hook and written instructions for two designs. Kit cost $30. Book at Stand B25 FEBRUARY 14 -- 16, 2019 23

APRIL 11 – 14, 2019 Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm

You are invited to AUSTRALIA’S ULTIMATE QUILTING EVENT! Don’t miss the unique quilt show with quilts you won’t see anywhere else in Australia including: • Reveal or Conceal, a unique collection of exquisite quilts with matching bags from Korea • Mexican Altar Quilts, tribute quilts to loved ones • Collage to Stitch #2 by FOUR x FOUR • SAQA Textile Posters • Distinctive textile art by The Experimentalists • Tutors’ quilts: Susan Carlson (USA), Joe Cunningham (USA), Julie Haddrick (SA), Heather Hopkins (SA), Katherine Jones (Tas), Emiko Toda Loeb (Japan), Deborah Louie (NSW), Rachael Porter (NSW), Rachaeldaisy (NSW), Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli (USA), Gillian Travis (UK), Jessica Wheelahan (NSW)* • Best quilts from around Australia and much more...

Tickled Pink by Susan Carlson

Plus, free seminars, make & takes and the choicest shopping with top-quality products from independent retailers. *For classes available – check the website!

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Call for Quilt Entries in TWO Challenges: ‘AQC Challenge 2019’ and ‘Self Portrait’ – start stitching your entry now. Cash, prizes and recognition could be yours!

For more details visit: www.aqc.com.au Quilts: Above: L to R: Whizz Bang by Rachaeldaisy, New York Beauty by Joe Cunningham, Dad’s Dahlia by Deb Louie. Admission charges apply.

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Mixed Media CLASSES

Get hands-on in fun classes! Choose from mixed media, scrapbooking, papercraft, quilting, fabric, DIY home decor, cake decorating and more at Zyneri, Stand A40.

Mixed Media Altered Ribbon Spool: Alter a ribbon spool using paperclay, chipboard and flowers. Class cost $10

Silicone Moulds: Learn how to use silicone moulds with various materials to create unique embellishments for mixed media, papercraft, jewellery making, soaps, candles, home decor and more. Class cost $5 Altered Paintbrush Alter a small paintbrush using paperclay embellishments, Finnabair paints, opal magic paints and waxes. Class cost $10

Stencil Techniques: Use gel medium, embossing paste, mica powder, embossing powder, glitter in various stencil techniques.

Class cost $10

Flower Cutters & Veiners: Try your hand at making 3D flowers from paperclay and silicone flower cutters and veiners. Class cost $5

Try 5D Diamond Painting: Diamond painting is as easy as painting by numbers – place beads on pre-glued coded canvas to create stunning designs. Class cost $10

Art Journal: Use sprays, stencils and paints to create an art journal page. Class cost $5

Hearts

AND GOWNS For the past five years, 350 dedicated volunteers at Angel Gowns Australia have been making baby bereavement gowns upcycled from donated wedding dresses, which have been given to hundreds of hospitals and funeral homes to be offered to bereaved families when needed.

To celebrate five years, a curated selection of donated vintage gowns and accessories will be on display, as well as a showcase of baby gowns made by members. You are invited to sit and make a heart to contribute to the display, with materials provided.

About Angel Gowns Angel Gowns Australia Inc is a nationally registered charity and not-for-profit organisation. They hope to touch the hearts of all Australians, especially those who have experienced the unimaginable death, illness or disability of their baby or child.

Volunteer seamstresses lovingly handcraft beautiful Angel Gown garments from previously donated wedding dresses from brides who want the love from their wedding day to be made into tiny Angel Gowns garments.

Wondrous

WOOD TURNERS The Western Sydney Woodturners will be displaying a wide range of high-quality handcrafted items from a variety of timbers. Club members will demonstrate the craft of woodturning, showing how to make a relatively plain piece of timber into a useful utensil or statement piece.

There’ll be pens, salt and paper grinders, sewing tools, cheese players, cheese knives, cutting boards, large bowls and much more for sale. This huge range of functional and beautiful items are wonderful pieces to take home or give as gifts.

Journal Book Cover: Cover a journal book using various mixed media products. Class cost $10

They will also have small items for sale to raise funds for the club’s charity, The Children’s Ward at Mount Druitt Hospital.

Mixed Media Tag: Use Finnabair products, metallique waxes, gessos to create a fun project. Class cost $5

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Get the latest!

ALL THE EVENT INFO AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Did you know we have an App? You can find important show details and get the latest updates on every show It’s free, it’s green and it’ll have all the latest updates for workshops, classes and easy links to buy your tickets.

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nter the show code. For Sydney Stitches & Craft the E code is SSC19

On the app, you’ll find: • Ticket information • Venue details • Handy transport details • Guest artists and feature displays • Workshop and class details • Studio class details and links to book your sessions

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Gift Shop GOODIES

Find the perfect souvenir for yourself or a crafty friend! See our friendly team at the Help Desk located near the entrance.

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NEW

Slimline Magnifying Reading Glasses

Keep one in your handbag and you’ll never be without your specs! +1.5, +2.0, +2.5 and +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

Novelty USB Only $16 – stores 4GB

Multitool $15

NEW!

Tote bags $15 each

Limited Stock!

Vintage mugs (various designs) $5 each

Circular pill box $4.99 each

Craft

CONVERSATIONS Learn from the experts in these free daily sessions – retailers will share great tips and the latest techniques in these sessions open to all show visitors. Program runs daily. No bookings required. Craft Conversations run for 30 minutes unless 1 hour talk indicated. ★ New ♥ Ideal for beginners n 11am ♥ Flower Power. Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand A02. Wool felt appliqué is the buzz word on everyone’s lips. Flowers are the fundamental feature of many wool felt projects, and Gai will demonstrate the techniques used to construct flower elements and the stitches used in the construction and embellishment of the wool felt shapes. Guidance will also be provided on the wool felt, needles and threads to use in your project. A free starter pattern will be provided in the class.

n 12noon ♥ See and Touch What’s New in Cardmaking. Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking. net, Stand B02. Be inspired.

Learn hints and tips to make beautiful handmade cards with a professional finish, with our latest products.

n 1.30pm ★ ♥ Machine Quilting with Rulers on a

Domestic Machine. Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork, Stand A02. Quilt beautiful straight lines like a professional! Learn quilting

NEW! Car flip-top bin $5 each (limited stock) Crafty pouches $9 each

fundamentals – and see how easy it is to get started on quilting your own quilt. Gai will demonstrate machine quilting with rulers on a domestic sewing machine. The ruler feet you’ll see can be used on any sewing machine models, and a wide variety of rulers will be demonstrated too.

SHOPPING VOUCHER

Cut out this voucher and bring it with you to the show for GREAT savings! The voucher must be presented at the time of purchase.

Patchwork Mariko Japan Present this voucher get 10% off every product on our stand!

Car stickers $5 each

Memento Stitches & Craft Handy tote bag $5

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You could win!

LUCKY DOOR PRIZE COMPETITION Enter the Lucky Door Prize competition at Sydney Stitches & Craft and you could win a fantastic prize! All visitors to the show are eligible to enter.

Total p rize value $2,049 !

Horn Outback MKII beech sewing cabinet valued at $1,250

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prize

This compact cabinet is on castors and includes lots of storage for your sewing machine, books, threads, accessories and more! The cabinet will be delivered fully assembled.

Accessories not included

2nd prize

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 show and complete the digital entry form. Winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry visit www.craftevents.com.au. Online ticket buyers will be automatically entered into the draw. For more information contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au. NSW Permit no. LTPS/18/30527

SHOPPING VOUCHER

Cut out this voucher and bring it with you to the show for GREAT savings! The voucher must be presented at the time of purchase.

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Free Pop-up Demonstrations at

Stand A25 by the Patchwork Ninja Learn how to make new bags stepby-step!

Learn cutting edge sewing tips from Japan. Smash your UFOs (un-finished-objects)!

Master Ninja Sewing Tools and halve your sewing time!

Getting to the show

PLAN YOUR TRIP TO ICC SYDNEY! Venue: ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour • Level 4, Hall 5 Located in the heart of Darling Harbour, ICC Sydney is easily accessible by public transport, including light rail, ferry and train and is only a 20-minute walk from Central and Town Hall train stations. Secure car parking is available and conveniently located within the Darling Harbour precinct.

ICC Sydney has multiple public access points with step-free access to every entertainment, exhibition and conference venue.

Transport Options Train: A short walk from Central or Town Hall will take you directly to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and Sydney Visitor Centre. Town Hall and Central Stations are a 20-minute walk from ICC Sydney.

Bus: ICC Sydney has its own bus stop. Bus routes 389 and 501 stop at Harris Street near Allen Street – a 10-minute walk from ICC Sydney.

Light rail: The Light Rail travels right through a number of Darling Harbour stations including ICC Sydney’s stops, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre. The Light Rail starts at Central Station in the CBD and travels to Dulwich Hill in the inner west.

Taxi: The best taxi drop off and pick up locations include the new Iron Wharf Place next to Harbourside Shopping Centre and Zollner Circuit on the Southern end of ICC Sydney Theatre, both accessed via Darling Drive.

Ferry: Cruise into Darling Harbour on a ferry with direct services from Circular Quay, King Street Wharf or Pyrmont Bay Wharf. Captain Cook Cruises operates services between Darling Harbour Convention Wharf, Barangaroo King Street Wharf No.1 and Circular Quay.

Parking: ICC Sydney has two car park facilities located within the Exhibition Centre and ICC Sydney Theatre, located at 14 Darling Drive, Sydney NSW 2000. Car park height: 2.2M Additionally, there are secure car parks located in and around Darling Harbour, including Wilson Harbourside Car Park and Wilson Darling Square Car Park.

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New Locatio n at Darling Har bour in Februar y !

February 14 to 16, 2019 Thursday to Saturday Open 9.30am to 4pm daily ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour Level 4, Hall 5

SINGLE TICKETS:

3 fun-filled days of craft!

Adults: at the door $18; online $16* Seniors Card Holders: at the door $16; online $14* Age & Disability Pensioners: at the door $15; online $13* University/TAFE/Secondary Student: at the door; $10; online $10* Children: 5-16 years (under 5 yrs free) at the door $8; online $7* Family: (2 adults & 2 children) at the door $42; online $38* Companion Card-Holder’s attendant carer − free Note: Seniors Card Holders, Students, Age & Disability Pensioners and Companion Card Holders please ensure you bring a valid concession card to the show.

MULTI-DAY TICKETS:

Bus & Coach Trips to the show Book your seat on a bus/ coach trip to Sydney Stitches & Craft – easier than driving and you’ll meet new friends!

• 2 Day Pass: at the door $27; online $26* • 3 Day Pass: at the door $40; online $39*

Contact the companies below to secure your seat:

GROUP TICKETS:

Contact: Liam & Alison

Connect Coaches from the Central Coast

Buy just 10 or more Adult Group tickets online in bulk and save money. Group Adult tickets $13* each. This offer is not valid for door sales. Available for online pre-purchase only.

Offer ends Friday February 8, 2019.

Email: admin@connectcoaches.com.au

SCHOOL GROUP TICKETS:

Includes: – Home pick-up & drop-off bus service

Buy just 10 or more Teachers & Student Group tickets online in bulk and save! Teachers & Students tickets $7* each.

This offer is not valid for door sales. Available for online prepurchase only. Offer ends Friday February 8, 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.

Webpage: www.connectcoaches.com.au Phone: 02 4325 4053 Day of Trip: Friday February 15, 2019

– Transport to & from the show at Darling Harbour (NEW venue!)

– Entry into the show Schedule: 7.30am – 8.30am – Home pick up service – see Connect Coaches website for pick-up area.

8.30am – Depart Central Coast 10am – Arrive at venue 4pm – Depart Darling Harbour for Central Coast.

Please note: A minimum of 10 passengers is required for the trip to proceed.

Stuart’s Coaches from the South Coast Contact: Stuart’s Staff Email: enquiry@stuartscoaches.com.au Webpage: www.stuartscoaches.com.au Phone: 02 4421 0332 Day of Trip: Saturday February 16, 2019 Inclusions and schedule: to be advised

MORE INFORMATION

START HERE Stitches & Craft Show Preview Vol. 3 Issue 1 is is published by the organisers of your favourite craft events – Craft & Quilt Fair, The Stitches & Craft Show, Australasian Quilt Convention and the Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo. Information in our preview magazine is provided by exhibitors. Expertise Events is not responsible for incorrect information or product names. Updates to the program will be made on the website closer to the event.

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2019 Calendar – Save the dates!

February: Sydney Stitches & Craft

February 14 – 16 ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

March: Adelaide Craft & Quilt Fair

March 21 – 24 Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace

April: Australasian Quilt Convention

April 11 – 14 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne

May: Perth Craft & Quilt Fair

May 22 – 26 Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

June: Brisbane Stitches & Craft

June 6 – 9 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank

Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo

June 6 – 9 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank

Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair

June 19 – 23 ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

July: Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair

July 25 – 28 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

August: Canberra Craft & Quilt Fair

August 15 – 18 Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell

September: Hamilton NZ, Craft & Quilt Fair

September 5 – 8 Claudelands Events Centre , Hamilton, NZ

Newcastle Stitches & Craft

September 26 – 29 Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow

October: Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair

October 16 – 20 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank Dates are correct at time of printing. Check the website in case of late changes

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New Auto Blades

detect the thickness of your material, then adjust automatically.

Meet

The most advanced cutting machine with a built-in scanner is now whisper quiet and comes with new Blade Sensor technology. Cut card, fabric, leather, self-adhesive vinyl, felt and foam automatically, all without connecting to a PC. Made for quilters, the ScanNCut DX SDX1200 includes an accessories bundle for drawing on fabric, cutting fabric and creating fabric appliques.

See it.

Scan it.

Cut it.

Create it.

See the ScanNCut DX SDX1200 in action at the Brother Learning Hub Sydney Stitches and Craft - Stand B32