Sydney Craft Fair Friend 2015

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Guest artist’s amazing wearable art

YOU COULD a lucky door prize!

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BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES with guest artist Kerrie Gurney

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‘TRUE BLUE’ TO YOU? 2015 AQC Challenge quilts

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AT THE FAIR! CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR ROUND Page Page HANDMADE BEDROOM

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SEE US! June 17 – 21, 2015

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WELCOME! Dear Craft Fair Friends, Imagine cruising over the world’s most beautiful harbour to reach a creative paradise where you will find a treasure trove of exotic materials, jewels, textiles, threads, papers and other exquisite paraphernalia.

There’s a plentiful supply for everyone and others who share your passion will comb through the booty alongside you.

You’ll land in a world of inspiration and excitement.

You’ll be guided to explore new ideas and concepts.

You’ll be in awe at the beauty of the handmade quilts on show, the fantastic wearable art costumes and the wizardry of some of the artisans.

You have, of course, landed at the Craft & Quilt Fair at the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island, courtesy of one of the free ferry services. Or you can come by bus or drive if you prefer. Just don’t miss it!

Last year was our first year in this light-filled, spacious venue, and visitors were delighted with the place and all they found there. This year the Sydney Quilt Show will have a spectacular red and white display.

Embroidery, vintage fashion, textile art, papercrafts, jewellery, shibori, beading, knitting, decorative painting, stenciling, stamping and dyeing are just some of the wonderful things you’ll see at the fair.

Plus, the first visitors to arrive can collect a FREE copy of The Australian Women’s Weekly, a gift to you from our generous sponsor – while stocks last.

Experience a day at the fair...

“I am so excited to be ambassador for the Craft & Quilt Fair in 2015! Craft is a great way to make unique things for your home and family. It’s a wonderful way to express yourself. Some things you just make time for!”

Shelley

Shelley Craft, 2015 Craft & Quilt Fair Ambassador

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ABOUT THE FAIR CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT ON THE FAIR 27 You could win!

47 Treasure Chest 68 Coming to the fair DISPLAYS & GUEST ARTISTS 8 Guest Artist – Svenja 10 Guest Artist – Kerry Gurney 12 Sydney Quilt Show 14 Lest We Forget Challenge 15 AQC Challenge 17 ATASDA display 18 Art U Wear – Iconic Australia 20 Handmade Room 22 Miss Chrissy Keepence 24 Embroiderers’ Guild 26 Cavalcade of Fashion 28 Decorative Art 31 50 Years of Flower Power 51 Birdie Display GREAT SHOPPING 32 Who’s at the fair 34 What’s hot, what’s new 43 Handy Gadgets 70 Gift Shop 73 Shopping vouchers LEARN WITH EXPERTS 44 Masterclasses and Free Workshops 48 Christmas Craft 52 Make & Take classes 57 PopUp classes 61 Brother Sew Easy 62 Artistic Edge 63 Toyota Sewing Room 67 Bernina Sew & Go

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

F ood and drinks will be available at the venue cafes.

T he venue is accessible by wheelchairs and prams. espect copyright: Craft designers make R their living from the sale of their ideas and designs. Make sure you buy a pattern rather than copying their display. hotography at the fair: Please ask P permission before taking photographs.

Expertise Events strongly supports the protection of intellectual property rights and copyright law, and unauthorised photography is prohibited.

Make sure you get the most out of your visit to the fair with a handy show planner.

Visit the Craft & Quilt Fair website – www.craftevents.com.au – and click the ‘Plan your day!’ button.

See daily papercraft demonstrations with Kerrie Gurney

Craft Fair Friend Vol. 16 Issue 2 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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AT A GLANCE Wednesday to Sunday June 17 – 21, 2015 Open 9am to 4.30pm daily Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island 41 James Craig Road, Rozelle NSW 2039

TICKETS:

Buy at the door or online NOW AND SAVE at www.craftevents.com.au

SINGLE DAY TICKETS:

Adults $18 Age & Disability Pensioners $16 ■■ Seniors Card Holders $17 ■■ Children – 5 to 16 years $9 under 5 years FREE ■■ Family – 2 adults & 2 children $42 ■■

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MULTI-DAY PASSES: 2 day pass $32 3 day pass $48 ■■ 4 day pass $60

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GROUP TICKETS*: (minimum 10 tickets pre-purchased) Book online or download a booking form from www.craftevents.com.au or contact us.

■■ Adults $15 ■■ Children - 5 to 16 years $8, under 5 years FREE

Buy 10+ tickets and get a discount PLUS a free bag valued at $7 compliments of Pfaff! (details on next page) * order and pay before Friday, June 12, 2015. ID may be required for fair entry; passes not transferable. No refunds available

AVOID THE QUEUE AND SAVE $! BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW Visit www.craftevents.com.au

BOOK ONLINE TODAY!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

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Front cover: Birdie by Jacq Chorlton Above: Birdie by Stephanie Reekie Back cover: Birdie by Lisa Johnson

COMING WITH FRIENDS BOOK TICKETS IN BULK AND SAVE When you book 10 tickets or more, the tickets are just $15 per adult and $8 per child.

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: ■■ FREE bus parking onsite for groups visiting the fair ■■ Free bag for every adult group member with compliments of Pfaff. Collect them at the Help Desk.

■■ No queuing to buy tickets at the fair ■■ Flexibility to come any day of the fair ■■ You can even buy a few tickets each to use over 2 or 3 days ■■ Buy 20 adult tickets – get one free ■■ No credit card or booking fees

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when you come as a group of 10 or more* *Valid for adult group tickets only

Tickets must be purchased by Friday, June 12, 2015.

Offer not valid for door sales.

ORGANISE A CRAFT EVENT GROUP TRIP TODAY! Jump online at www.craftevents.com.au to make your booking or contact our friendly craft team today on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au

GETTING TO THE FAIR IS EASY, WITH FREE FERRY AND BUS SERVICES EVERY DAY OF THE FAIR! – SEE PAGE 68 FOR DETAILS

June 17 – 21, 2015

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SVENJA HAS THE ‘WOW’ SEE SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST AT WORK

Meet our guest, Brisbane textile artist Svenja – creator of amazing, internationally award-winning wearable art.

Svenja’s textile art pieces have been widely exhibited and awarded across Australia and internationally. See some of these eye-catching pieces on display at the fair and watch Svenja demonstrating some of the textile art techniques she uses to create them.

In 2013 two of her pieces won awards at the world-renowned World of Wearable Art TM (WOW exhibition), held in September at Wellington, New Zealand.

“I very much enjoy the whole process of bringing a concept to fruition through the initial research, design, and planning stages, then through the hands-on steps of dyeing, embellishing, and assembling the finished article.”

Photo Credit: Chantal Brennan Photography

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Photo Credit: World of WearableArt Ltd

FACTOR Enjoy a display of amazing wearable art

by Svenja at the fair

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CRAFTED MEMORIES Meet our guest artist, Kerrie Gurney at the fair Kerrie has a passion for papercraft of all kinds – from stamping to scrapbooking, and everything in between. Her energy and love for teaching all aspects of her craft is infectious and her talent has extended to having her work published nationally and in the USA. Come and have a fun papercraft experience with Kerrie – see the latest embellishments, techniques, products and tools in her daily demonstrations, or create your own card in her make & take classes for just $5.

“I love teaching and sharing in the joy people get from creating. I always come away learning something new too!”

Kerrie has been involved in the craft industry since 1996 and has tutored at craft events across Australia.

She describes her teaching experience in South Africa in 2012 as one of the highlights of her life.

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MADE BEAUTIFUL “For me, scrapbooking is about the photo and reliving that memory.

I don’t think I have a particular style – it’s usually how I am feeling or what I am doing that dictates what I create and inspires me to try new techniques or add texture to projects.”

Demonstrations run daily, throughout the day.

Learn Card Making with Kerrie Kerrie will hold a different 30 minute card class each day at 11:30am Cost: $5 per class (includes everything you need to make your card) Book at her display stand at the fair.

June 17 – 21, 2015

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A RED AND WHITE At the Sydney Quilt Show this year the ‘Red and White’ Special Exhibit will make a spectacular display – more than 110 quilts made using these two perennial favourite colours!

The 440 quilts entered by members of the Quilters’ Guild of NSW Inc. will create a magnificent showcase of traditional and pictorial styles to art and modern quilts, and everything in between!

Plus catch the ‘Mini Modern’ display, the Travelling Suitcase Challenge featuring 49 quilts – each 40cm square.

There is a record number of quilts and a record number of Junior members’ entries too!

Get an insight into various hand and machine patchwork and quilting techniques with daily demonstrations

by Guild members.

Image credits from top: Love on a Gentle Breeze by Judy Day, Mrs Williams in Red and White by Anne Andrews.

Youngsters are invited to join Kidskills on Saturday and Sunday at 10am and 1pm. It’s a free activity that will delight children with opportunities to play with colour, fabric and block designs.

Sydney Quilt Show Awards Ceremony will start at 11am, Wednesday June 17.

SUPER RAFFLE 2015 Buy a $2 ticket in The Quilters’ Guild of NSW Inc raffle for your chance to win one of seven prizes, including: 1st Prize 2015 Raffle Quilt “Lunar Blooms” valued at $4,500 made by Helen and Pat Godden 2nd Prize Bernette Oxford sewing machine valued at $699 3rd Prize Gütermann Sewing Threads Collector’s Box valued at $300 12

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SPECTACULAR! DON’T MISS THE BEST OF AUSTRALIA DISPLAY WITH EACH STATE’S 2014 BEST OF SHOW PIECES Best of Australia state winners are: nW A: Perseverance Squared

by Melodie Symes nN SW: Coxcomb and Currants by Janet Treen nV ic: Elenor Jean by Linda White nQ ld: Summer Rhapsody by Joanne Johnson nA CT: Through the Garden Gate

by Rose Lewis n T as: Heavens Above by Sue Domeney n S A: A Touch of Blue by Rachelle Denneny nN T: Chinese Coins For Tigers by Elizabeth McCallum

See the 8 Best of Show from around Australia under one roof!

IT’S A VISUAL FEAST!

Image credits from top: Summer Rhapsody by Joanne Johnson, Qld; Through the Garden Gate

by Rose Lewis, ACT; Elenor Jean by Linda White, Vic Sponsored by

Winner: Best of Australia

June 17 – 21, 2015

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100 YEARS, 100 QUILTS LEST WE FORGET In honour of the centenary of the Gallipoli landing, quilters across Australia and New Zealand were invited to participate in a unique challenge.

With the ‘Lest We Forget Quilt Challenge – 100 Years, 100 Quilts’ quiltmakers from across Australia and New Zealand were invited to contribute a 25cm square quilt, exploring what Lest We Forget means to them. Each quilt has a special story and will be on display at the fair.

This display commemorates one of Australia and New Zealand’s most defining times and is a tribute to all those affected by conflicts over the years.

Many quiltmakers have added a dedication to their quilt, and tell the story behind each piece in the accompanying statement. See them at the fair.

Organised by:

Sponsored by:

events Left to right, from top: Alison Withers; Beth Hawkins; Catherine Parkinson; Linden Lancaster; Lynne Casson; Marise Dear; Megan Byrne; Neroli Henderson; Shirley Drayton; Sue de Vanny; Sue Dennis; Susan Tomkins.

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IT’S TRUE BLUE What does it mean to you?

‘True Blue’ is the theme of this year’s AQC Challenge. To quilters, True Blue means indigo, Australian, denim, authentic, that quintessential Aussie canine – the blue heeler, and much more.

Enjoy quiltmakers’ interpretations of this thought-provoking theme at the fair – there are more than 30 quilts on display, from amusing and whimsical to significant and profound. What does it mean to you?

CALLING ALL QUILTERS:

Enter the 2016 Challenge – Tradition with a Twist. Details www.aqc.com.au

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Clockwise from top: Really True Blue by Jan Clark; Best Mates (detail) by Kathy Adams; Green and Gold Legend by Milos Vucic; True Blue Mates by Yvonne Chapman; Girt by Sea by Sue Broadway; Dinkum Aussies by Prue Wheal

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RECEIVE 3 COOKBOOKS FREE! Subscribe to The Australian Women’s Weekly for 12 issues for $79.95 and receive 3 cookbooks, valued at over $104 FREE!

VALUED AT OVER

$104

Classic Cookies includes recipes from around the world. There are savoury biscuits to serve with pâté or cheese, plain sweet cookies, rich filled and iced cookies, biscotti, macaroons and meringues, plus many more surprises. Classic Preserves features jams, jellies, marmalades and chutneys plus classic pickles, relishes, sauces and drinks. Homemade preserves not only capture the flavours of stone fruits, berries, tomatoes and cucumbers, but making them is a therapeutic experience. Classic Cakes showcases flourless chocolate cake, mud cakes, hummingbird cake, sponge cakes, coffee cakes, orange cakes, butterfly cakes and delightful little cupcakes, plus so many more.

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Offer valid from 29/04/2015 to 31/12/2015 to Australian residents only. The offer includes 3 cookbooks – Classic Cakes, Classic Preserves & Classic Cookies, valued at over $104 with a 12 month paid subscription. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery of free gift. Subscription copies do not receive free gifts offered at retail.

TEXTILE ART ON SHOW See textile magic created before your very eyes Members of the Australian Textile Arts and Surface Design Association (ATASDA) NSW have an amazing range of interests, including feltmaking, dyeing, embroidery, mixed media, weaving and printing – in fact, anything to do with fibre and art!

As well as demonstrations to view, on display will be members’ works made in response to the theme ‘Rhapsody in Blues’, providing a showcase of their wonderful talent. See the way different skills and techniques are used to interpret the same theme, and to produce fabulous works of art.

DAILY DEMONSTRATION TIMETABLE 10am

12noon

2pm

Wednesday

Shibori with Indigo

Flower and Feather Trims

Goldwork Embroidery and Fun with Seed Beads

Thursday

Making Dorset Buttons and Working with Wire to make jewellery, incorporating seed pods

Bookmaking

Felted flowers

Friday

Mixed Media Collage

Embellishing with Paint sticks and Inktense pencils

Amazing Surface design techniques using items from your home

Saturday

Felted ropes and flowers

Deconstructed screen printing

Hand stitching mini quilts and embellished felt squares

Sunday

Fabric Scraps: Twisted Twine

Embellishing with Paint sticks and Inktense pencils

Mixed Media Collage

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ICONIC AUSTRALIA SEE THE AMAZING ART U WEAR DISPLAY! The Art U Wear competition is an open challenge to create a wearable art outfit and the theme this year is ‘Iconic Australia’.

The challenge was the perfect opportunity for textile artists, designers, students and anyone with a love of textile art to show what they can do!

The finalists’ works will be displayed at the fair with the winners being announced at 11am on Thursday June 18 on stage. The individual or groups responsible for the three winning outfits will also share in $5,000 of prize money!

What does Iconic Australia mean to you?

Come and see the results at the fair!

This page: Clockwise from left: Sun and Ochre by Penny Henschke, Road Warrior by Rebecca Anderson, Among the Gum Trees (detail) by Jennifer O’Brien.

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WEARABLE ART

Above: Surfing Kangaroo Dress by Bolor Amgalan.

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HANDMADE KIDS’ See the beautiful décor and design possibilities at the No Chintz Handmade Room at the fair, where a fully styled kids’ room will be on display Plus Lisa Llavero, the ‘do-it-yourself guru’ will demonstrate how to make a 20cm lampshade! She’ll also present her new quilt kits, launched at the show. And Natalie Atkinson, one of No Chintz’s in-house fabric designers will showcase her new cushion panels on Saturday and Sunday.

She’ll be sharing her thoughts about the source of her inspiration and how she translates this into a cushion panel.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW Meet designer Julie Paterson, owner and creative genius of ClothFabric and author of ClothBound at No Chintz, Stand B07, on Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 2pm. She’ll be signing copies of her book and talking about her new collection of fabrics. Julie will also introduce her unique ClothFabric doll collection. See a preview of her new fabric collection – only at the fair.

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ROOM BY NO CHINTZ

RETURNING

BY POPULAR DEMAND!

BACK TO GLAMOUR

Relive the time when curves were celebrated, femininity wholly embraced and quality reigned supreme over quantity.

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 fused with our modern fashionista world.

CATCH THESE FREE 30 MINUTE STAGE PRESENTATIONS DAILY AT THE FAIR 10am Glamour Retained – Dress Like a Movie Star on Pennies a Day! Learn the secret of being a well dressed woman enhancing what you have and embellishing where necessary. Dressing up can be just a matter of nipping and tucking in the right places and adding your own ‘stamp’ or personality to complete the outfit. Save some of your craft skills to use on you!

“New ideas to inspire you to feel individually chic!”

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12noon Making Do and Mending: Grab those throw-out vintage pieces that cost nickels and dimes and trick them up using your craft and embellishing skills. Learn how a ‘Little Touch of Seasoning Makes the Dish Just Right’ can take you from day to night.

A couple of clever changes and you will be ready to party!

WITH MISS CHRISSY 2pm Shape Shifters – Shapes through the Decades and the Importance of Undergarments: See how to lose 3 to 4 inches in minutes, find your curves, and put the wiggle back into your walk. Chrissy will also explain the importance of underpinnings and how they relate to posture and ultimate confidence. Plus quick and easy ways to create a perfect vintage ‘do’ in minutes with not much more than a comb and some sturdy grips.

MASTERCLASSES 3pm Wednesday and Thursday: Masterclass with the Mistress of Vintage Style, Miss Chrissy Keepence. Fancy a little old-school glamour?

Let Miss Chrissy show you her make-up techniques and tricks to create the perfect pin-up look – and pick up lots of great tips to use every day.

Plus style your hair to create a special ‘do’ influenced by a variety of eras from the 1930s to the 1950s – and learn what styles suit your look. You’ll learn to achieve that primped, preened look! Wednesday and Thursday only.

Masterclass cost: $30. Duration: 90 minutes.

Bookings: Email lindycharmschool@gmail.com or call 0409 727 888 Location: Workshop 1

PLUS! MAKE A HAIR-STYLING APPOINTMENT WITH MISS CHRISSY! From 3pm Friday and Saturday ‘night out’ special! Miss Chrissy Keepence Have a hair do created just for you in a great ‘vintage’ style by Miss Chrissy.

You’ll look smashing for a special evening out on the town! Friday and Saturday only.

Cost: $35. Limited appointment times so book in quick for your ‘Vintage Do’.

Bookings: Email lindycharmschool@gmail.com or call 0409 727 888 Location: On Stage June 17 – 21, 2015

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STITCH FOR TEXTILES & EMBROIDERY IS HOT AT PRESENT: IN FASHION, HOMEWARES AND AS A RELAXING CREATIVE CRAFT Get inspired at the fair by visiting the experts at the guild.

Here’s just some of what they have planned for visitors: n Enter the daily Embellished Brooch Competition by registering at the guild stand before noon each day.

Parade your brooch at 12.30pm on

stage to be in the running to WIN a daily prize! n Hear 30 minute talks by expert tutors including Barbara Allum, Mary Brown, Carolyn Sullivan and Kath Wilkinson. n Get hands-on in a daily one hour workshop. Six students each session. Fee: $10 including kit. Tutors include Carolyn Pearce, Val Tomlins, Cathy Jack Coupland, AnneMarie Bakewell and Barbara Allum.

Bookings are essential. Book at the display. n Celebrate 20 years of the Junior Stitchers group with their special display, plus a Make & take class – see page 52. n Pore over precious pieces from the Guild Collection.

FASHION

n View the ‘Stitched for Fashion & Textiles’ display of embellished garments and pieces by Guild members. n Be wowed by the traditional and contemporary techniques and eye catching colour palette in the ‘Stitched Circles’ installation.

Left: Work by R. Phillips.

Above, from top: Work by Cathy Jack Coupland, S. Barker, L. Campbell, G. Davis.

Presented by The Embroiderers’ Guild NSW Inc

DAILY TIMETABLE WEDNESDAY

10.30am: Workshop Carolyn Pearce: Silk Ribbonwork

12.30pm: Competition Embellished Brooch Competition on stage

1.30pm: Talk Carolyn Sullivan: Seeing the Kanthas in the Philadelphia Art Museum

THURSDAY

10.30am: Talk Carolyn Sullivan: A Stitched Response to Central Australia

12.30pm: Competition Embellished Brooch Competition on stage

1.30pm: Workshop Val Tomlins: Cat Brooch Surface stitchery

FRIDAY

10.30am: Talk Mary Brown: Shock of the New in Embroidery

12.30pm: Competition Embellished Brooch Competition on stage

1.30pm: Workshop Cathy Jack Coupland: Beaded ornament

SATURDAY

10.30am: Talk Kath Wilkinson: Metamorphosis Insects into Fashion

12.30pm: Competition Embellished Brooch Competition on stage

1.30pm: Workshop Anne-Marie Bakewell: Small Bag or Pincushion Surface Stitchery

SUNDAY

10.30am: Talk Barbara Allum: A History of Blackwork on Textiles

12.30pm: Competition Embellished Brooch Competition on stage

1.30pm: Workshop Barbara Allum: Canvas Work Miniature

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EMBROIDERED TREASURES Stitched through time...

Embroidery and embellishment will be the focus of a display of exquisite vintage fashions and accessories dating from the 1880s by the Cavalcade of History and Fashion.

Embroidery has been used for centuries to create beautifully extravagant costumes, and has very much been the vogue on Paris catwalks, and still is even today. Marvel at the embroidered bustle gown, exquisite Edwardian evening coats, luxurious kimonos and gowns of the 1920s, beautiful 1930s lingerie, and the changing fashions and embroidery styles in the following decades through the war years to the 1980s.

Included too are embroidered kaftans so typical of the 1970s, and Dynasty inspired outfits of the 1980s. There is even something for the men with hand embroidered smoking caps and slippers. Get inspiration for your own embellished fashion!

As well as exquisite fashion and accessories, this display and daily floortalks will give you a glimpse into the lives of some of the women who wore the gowns, and the times they lived in.

DON’T MISS:

Stage presentations daily at 11.30am and 2.30pm when Cavalcade President Helen Parsons will take you on a journey through time with these gorgeous fashions.

PLUS:

1pm daily: Unearth Your Textile Treasures: Bring your treasured embroidery in from home and a Cavalcade expert will discuss the history of the piece, the style and give insights into the historical, art, craft and cultural contexts of the piece – at the Cavalcade display area.

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YOU COULD

WIN

MORE THAN

$3,175 IN PRIZES

BY VISITING THE FAIR! 1ST PRIZE BROTHER PRIZE PACK Four fabulous items – perfect for every crafter!

NS35 sewing machine ScanNCut CM550DX ■■ P-touch Labeller PT-D200 ■■ Inkjet Multi-Function Centre MFC-J4620DW ■■ ■■

2ND PRIZE

PRIZE VALUE

$1,616

3RD PRIZE DAYLIGHTMAN PACK

HORN SEWING FURNITURE Choose $800* worth of sewing furniture from the fabulous Horn range! The furniture is delivered ready

Light up your life with this prize pack!

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The Ultimate Floor Lamp

■■ Lightpad – light box to assemble and the range includes chairs, sewing cabinets, craft tables and ■■ Handy Portable Lamp more.

*recommended retail price

PRIZE VALUE

$509.95

PRIZE VALUED AT

$800*

4TH PRIZE GINGHER DESIGNER SERIES ‘JAMIE’ SCISSORS – SCISSORMAN

These superbly crafted and collectable 8 inch dressmaker’s shears feature a bright, beautiful floral design on the handles.

5TH PRIZE PRIZE VALUE

$149.95

STUDIO MIO PACK

This pack features gorgeous fabric and bag making supplies.

PRIZE VALUE

$100

To enter, complete the competition form you receive when you buy your ticket* and put it in the box at the fair. The winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and notified by phone and email the following week. *Visitors to the fair who bought tickets online or presented their BONUS draw voucher at the ticket booth are automatically entered into the draw and will not receive a competition form. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au.

Authorised under NSW permit No. LTPS/15/03657.

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DECORATIVE ART BEAUTIFUL HAND-PAINTED PIECES TO SEE, BUY AND MAKE The Folk & Decorative Artists’ Association will be showcasing their art and demonstrating the art of decorative painting at the fair. The group celebrates their 30th anniversary with a glorious display of their work.

Meet the artists, see their work, buy something special or join a fun one-hour Paint ‘n Take class!

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DISPLAY AND SALE DAILY PAINT ‘N TAKE CLASSES 11AM: ‘TO HOOT OR NOT’ OWL BAG Experience Level: Beginner (16 years and older) Cost: $10 This sturdy, compact bag (20cm x 13cm x 9cm) is great for the office or school to hold pens and pencils, or to keep all those make up brushes, blushers and compacts neat and tidy.

Learn simple, effective painting techniques using Jo Sonja acrylics and mediums, and enhance the bag with a cute little owl that can be painted with or without the letters. A project to brighten anyone’s day!

1PM: ‘POPPIES’ JOURNAL – REMEMBERING Experience Level: Beginner (16 years and older) Cost: $10 Take a blank journal, black gesso, some acrylic paints, and join us to create this simple project depicting the beautiful red poppy flower. This vibrant project is low on stress but great on effect. Learn basic painting techniques using Jo Sonja acrylics paints and mediums.

No experience required – the FDAA teachers will guide you step by step through the projects. Book your class at the display.

Find the Decorative Artists display and sale near the entrance to the Sydney Quilt Show.

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This year is 50 years since the term ‘Flower Power’ was first coined to describe a non-violent protest against the Vietnam War, and to celebrate, fibre aficionados from around the world have created brightly coloured motifs and scrumbles with a flower power theme.

The flower power movement of passive resistance rapidly spread from its beginnings in Berkeley, California, and eventually the term ‘flower child’ became synonymous with ‘hippie’ and a counterculture embracing psychedelic music and art sprang up. This art style is often recognisable from its simple, graphic, brightly coloured, poster-like designs. At the same time, many flower children sought a return to basics and to simple living.

Traditional crafts had a resurgence, but often with a twist, and a distinctive style of no-rules crochet became a small part of the hippie, grass roots ethos.

Prudence Mapstone has created a unique and spectacular collaborative artwork by combining the hundreds of knitted and crocheted motifs received from around the world. It will be on display for the first time at the fair.

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WHO’S WHO HERE’S JUST A GLIMPSE OF WHO YOU’LL SEE AT THE FAIR! Meet Janna Thomas and her husband Paul from Bloc_Loc Rulers, Colorado, USA and learn how their unique rulers can help you square up patchwork units in 90% less time, with increased safety and accuracy by locking on to the seam allowance. See their new book too! At Stand D86.

If you love free motion quilting and having fun with paint, yarn and thread, see Helen Godden demonstrating on the Sweet Sixteen at the Handi Quilter Stand, B86 daily at 10.30am and 1pm.

Yvette Stanton, left-handed embroiderer and teacher will be at the Vetty Creations stand every day, Stand C86. Yvette will have her new Hardanger pattern, and new projects from her upcoming book. And she is always happy to demonstrate stitches!

Sandra Chandler from Texas, USA is the inventor of the Curve Master Presser Foot, which allows quilters to easily stitch curves and achieve designs with ease.

She will be demonstrating her techniques and product at Punch with Judy, Stand F02.

Carol Veillon is the editor of Quiltmania magazine, a French magazine entirely dedicated to quilt lovers and a source of inspiration to quilters worldwide. Carol will be at the Quiltmania Stand, J70, at the fair.

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Leonie and Bill West of Westalee rulers, will be at Punch with Judy, Stand F02.

AT THE FAIR Siobhan Rogers, author of new book By the Block will be signing copies at Can Do Books, Stand C01.

Her book features lots of variety, with different shapes, including curved piecing – even the quilt backs are inspiring!

Great news! The delightful Paula Storm, Husqvarna Viking ambassador, will be at the fair at 11.30am and 1.30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

She will share some great tips and techniques for making your next quilt extra special! At Stand B72.

Julie Paterson, owner and creative genius of Cloth Fabrics will be at No Chintz, Stand B07 – on Wednesday and Thursday at the fair from 11am to 2pm. She will be signing copies of her book, ClothBound, available at the stand.

Renowned blogger Molli Sparkles is an American-bred, Sydneybased quiltmaker and blogger whose website MolliSparkles.com attracts an international audience of thousands each day. See Molli Sparkles and his quilts at the Juki Sewing Machine Warehouse stand, D44.

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Mike Dywan, founder of Cheery Lynn Designs and Die Direct in the USA, will be at Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies, Stand B60.

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SIGHT FOR SORE EYES STAND F79 Eschenbach LaboCLIP German made, lightweight clip-on magnifier, gives portable, hands free magnification.

Different magnifications are available, special craft show price $75 (RRP $103).

KRAZY KREATIONS & ANNIE LANE BUTTONS STAND B91 Button Hoop Kits now available! Choose from over 150 button packs to create your very own personalised design. Everything you require to create your design is included in the kits.

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VETTY CREATIONS STAND C86 Have you always wanted to try Hardanger? This pretty pattern from Yvette Stanton is perfect for beginners.

It has step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams. Two colourways are available: Raspberry and Morning Meadow.

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PATCHWORK MARIKO JAPAN STAND E52 See our new Croc de go handbag with large 30cm (about 12 inches) special spring closure. The bag has an extra wide opening which makes it stay wide open like a croc’s mouth! Simple, gorgeous, fantastic as your everyday shopping bag.

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FLEXI-CRAFT MOULDS STAND F82 Complete start up kit, includes everything you need to get started on cake decorating or papercrafting and scrapbooking!

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SHOPPING AT THE FAIR 6 MARGARET’S FABRICS STAND F69 Jasper is the latest kids’ pattern from Monica Poole. A reversible vest and matching shorts for the special little man in your life! Sizes 1 to 10.

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DAYLIGHTMAN STAND D01 The Daylight MAGnificent Lamp has three different height positions and LEDs provide high contrast and accurate colour matching. LEDs never need replacing and use minimal energy. The lens with 1.75X magnifying is perfect for close-work activity.

MARGARET’S FABRICS STAND F69 Mayfair is Monica Poole’s latest bag design. It includes an iPad cover which fits perfectly inside the bag.

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PUNCH WITH JUDY STAND F02 Press Perfect is a collection of ironing board notions including pressing surfaces, hand tools and specialty items.

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BELISA CASHMERE STAND D51 Colour your knitting and crochet world with variegated cashmere yarn. New gorgeous fashion colours – hot pink, coral and royal blue.

BERNINA STAND D22 The much anticipated 20” sit down long arm from BERNINA has arrived!

The Bernina Q20.

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BEBE BOLD STAND F01 Tulip needles are strong and durable and are polished lengthwise to ensure they glide through fabric smoothly, like a hot knife through butter!

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FLIP LA K STAND C71 Grab the Fiskars Rotary cutter and Ruler Combo – it’s a fair special that’s perfect for cutting your fabric – two sizes 12 x 12 inch and 24 x 6 inch.

PICKLEMOUSE CORNER STAND E70 Hello Australia – choose from a wide variety of Indigenous fabrics available and make yourself a spectacular quilt.

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BEBE BOLD STAND F01 Make this stylish Boro-inspired Zippi purse and enjoy the utilitarian techniques from Japan’s past. New pattern in two sizes – a wonderful way to use precious fabrics and threads.

Kits available in a dark or light colour way.

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BLOC_LOC RULERS STAND D86 Pick up the new book

by Janna Thomas full of patterns, inspiration and all the maths used for the backing, batting, binding and yardage.

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SIGNATUR HANDKNITS STAND E84 The Amelia Swagger coat, available as a knitting kit or ready-made garment.

Garments made using Australian Pure New Wool and hand knitted in Australia.

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BROTHER STAND C22 Meet one of the newest creative partners: the Innov-is NQ3500D. Featuring 290 built-in stitches and 173 built-in embroidery designs including Disney characters. Ideal for hobbyists of all skill levels!

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TINKERING TOOLS STAND F56 These gorgeous scissor lanyards are all hand made in Australia, with beautiful Japanese Matsuno Beads, complemented with glass pearls and crystals to match. DIY kits also available.

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LOGAN’S PATCHWORK FABRICS STAND F22 Bush Buddies is a charming Australiana quilt kit featuring a baby Australian bird. Finished size 56 x 56 inches – three colourways available.

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SEWING BUDDIES AUSTRALIA STAND F41 Sew AdjusTable is the only sewing extension table that adjusts to any brand, make or model of sewing machine, overlocker or embroidery machine.

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QUILTMANIA STAND J70 Exciting new titles from Quiltmania! Simply Vintage – dedicated to the vintage spirit – and full of craft and cooking recipes. Simply Moderne – full of modern quilts and crafts with fresh new ideas by young designers from all over the world!

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PICKLEMOUSE CORNER STAND E70 Snuggle up with a special child and delight in the magic of Katie Sokolic’s delightful illustrated children’s picture book, The Magic Quilt. Join Toby and his magic patchwork quilt on a journey of discovery, adventure, bravery and magic.

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BABY LOCK STAND C88 The Ovation is the newest, biggest and brightest addition to the Baby Lock range. Features ExtraordinAir threading, Automatic Thread Delivery System, 6 LED lights, knee lift, and variable speed control.

BAROSSA QUILT & CRAFT COTTAGE STAND C29 The new Michele Hill designed Block of the Month is ready to be sent out now! This fabulous quilt is based on the Bullerswood carpet that William Morris designed.

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SCISSORMAN STAND D01 Grab the Scissorman Bargain Bunch – get a great set of six Perfect Point scissors, travel scissors and an OLFA brand, snap-off blade, craft knife made in Japan, all for only $20, retail value $40. Limit three sets per customer (while stocks last).

JANOME AUSTRALIA STAND D61 The versatility of the new Artistic Edge digital cutter opens up a new world of custom cutwork for paper and fabric.

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MARGARET’S FABRICS STAND F69 Monica Poole’s award-winning Happiness Quilt – available as a complete pattern or fabric kit.

FABRIC WITH PANACHE STAND D41 New Japanese and Batik fabrics in fabulous colours and easy to make, plus this Lonni Rossi Tetris quilt kit and pattern only $116.

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WILLMARK YARNS STAND C34 Knit a beanie or a cowl with these super chunky yarns and 25mm needles in less than an hour!

Irresistibly soft 100% Australian wool available in eight beautiful shades. Plus, exciting new designs and kits in ‘Natural 24’, ‘Grande’ and ‘Candy Pop’ cotton yarns.

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TADAH! PATTERNS STAND C02 Pleatie Dress & Shortsuit Pattern – every girl needs a go-to outfit, every sewer a never-fail pattern.

This casual, comfy pattern can be made as either a dress or shortsuit, with a series of different finishes and options to complete the look.

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SCARLET & GRACE DESIGNS STAND C10 Now available – see Bonnie’s Flock delightful new sheep and sheepdogs quilt kit.

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THE BAY WINDOW & HEATHER’S DESIGNS STAND E67 See the latest design – Alien Invasion – ideal for a wall hanging, cot quilt or a floor mat and is available as a pattern or kit.

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TOYOTA SEWING MACHINES STAND B48 Discover the new Toyota Oekaki sewing machine! Its capabilities are amazing for sewing and freehand embroidery.

CEEBEE QUILTS STAND C78 The Bobbin HUGGEE is a neat way to store your bobbins. Use this clip on your bobbins to keep those threads tidy.

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PATCHWORK MARIKO JAPAN STAND E52 New fabric releases from wellknown Japanese fabric brand Yuwa and a number of beautiful Japanese traditional cotton prints. Beautiful fabrics with bright colours – fantastic for quilting, sewing and dressmaking.

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NO CHINTZ STAND B07 See the trim specialists!

Discover ribbons from all over the world and a unique range of pom pom trims, tassels and braids. New to the collection is a beautiful range of cut fringes and picot braids in a wide range of contemporary colours.

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CRAFT CUBBY & CREATIVE APPLIQUE STAND F52 This new, fun golly design, Ten Little Gollies, has 10 panels on one quilt, and is a must for all golly lovers!

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SHOPPING AT THE FAIR THE BAY WINDOW & HEATHER’S DESIGNS STAND E67 Wool felt, silk ribbons, Valdani Perle threads, Cottage Garden stranded cottons, Perle threads, cotton felt, and wool flannel are all available now!

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STUDIO MIO STAND E11 New tubular frame purse kit includes all new fabrics and a leather snap closure to add a professional look. Choice of two different sizes and two shapes.

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PITT TRADING STAND D38 Designer fabrics on the roll and as remnant pieces, from Australia’s top designers and fabric houses, in current season trends. Plus a huge range of trims, laces, motifs, beads, buttons and other interesting bits and pieces.

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MAKE IT HOBBY N CRAFT STAND D75 New Christmas fabric panels, lace zippers, paper dolls and more!

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HANDIQUILTER STAND B86 HandiQuilter Infinity 26 is the very latest in long-arm technology and comes with a 26 inch throat!

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INDIGO NICHE – SASHIKO DESIGNS STAND F42 Boro Tote Bag is a tote bag using the recycling method at its best – and a fun project combining the gentle art of Sashiko in its formative beginnings.

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MY PATCH FABRICS STAND F76 Make your own lampshades. Simple, fun and so many possibilities! Various sizes – 8, 12 and 16 inch do-it-yourself kits available.

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SEWING BUDDIES AUSTRALIA STAND F41 EcoluxLighting, LED Lighting strip for your sewing machine lets you see more, sew more! Compact, powerful and a two year unconditional guarantee!

FLIP LA K STAND C71 Flip la K has a fair special on Floral Snips – perfect for appliqué!

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FABRIC GARDEN STAND B53 See this new quilt kit, Joel Dewberry Birch Farm – Diamond Damask Quilt is $220 and includes all fabric to make the quilt top.

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KNOW HOW SEWING ESSENTIALS STAND E37 See the new quilting machine Q’nique Quilter – designed to take your quilting experience to a whole new level!

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

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1 These two in one pliers are compact and easy to use. These can be used to install grommets and snap buttons. Great for making purses, clothing, gift tags and decorations. At Stand E11. 2 Handy suction cap for templates and small rulers let you cut around shapes safely. At Stand C82. 3 Fabulous numbered flowerhead pins, perfect for pinning patchwork blocks and other stitching projects. At Stand F02. 4 New Daylight Ultra Bright LED sewing machine light is oh so handy! At Stand D01. 5 Here is the perfect machine needle for top stitching, it is 90/14 and ideal for top stitching and quilting with medium weight threads (40wt). At Stand C71. 6 Roxanne’s Glue-Baste is a water-soluble basting glue in an easy-squeeze bottle, perfect for appliqué projects! At Stand C71. 7 Great deal – buy a set of two made-in-Japan, OLFA brand, snap-off blade craft knives for only $5. Limit 3 sets per customer (while stocks last). At Stand D01.

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FREE WORKSHOPS ★

10am ♥ Pattern Making the Easy Way. Sonja Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns, Stand H90. Demonstrating an easy system from Germany using only bust and hip measurements to create your own patterns for garments. 10.30am ♥ Working With Circles. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand E67. Pick up nifty tricks for working with circles and how to set a circle in a block. Also a cheat’s Cathedral Window and an easy way to make a Drunkard’s Path, all with one ruler.

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12noon ♥ Sashiko-Hitomezashi (one stitch Sashiko) and Kogin embroidery.

Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold, Stand F01. Learn the simple techniques of Hitomezashi and Kogin embroidery and see what can be achieved.

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12.30pm ♥ Discover the Latest Trends in Cardmaking. Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand E16. Debra will share hints and tips on how to make beautiful hand-made cards using 3D pictures, peel off stickers, stencil/ dies and all the tools of the trade.

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1.30pm ♥ Quick and Easy Hand Dyeing. Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand F21. Experience the simplicity of hand dyeing lace, fabric, buttons, beads and more. Just dilute the dye with water, paint on, then set in the microwave. Quick, easy and inexpensive.

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2.30pm ♥ Scrap Crazy. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand E67. Using scrap fabrics from your stash, this great new ruler set can be used many ways. See lots of options – everything from crazy patch to quilts. Scraps of fabric starting at 3 inch square can be used.

MASTERCLASSES ENJOY PRESENTATIONS FROM THE EXPERTS R Pick up the latest tips and techniques from a skilled professional R Book and pay to attend these special sessions R Program runs daily at the fair.

11am Vintage-style Pattern Making and Designing – The Easy Way! Sonja Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns. Sonja will be using a Princess-line dress pattern from the Lutterloh collection and re-design it to a Vintage-Retro look. It can be a wide and swinging skirt or a narrow pencil skirt. Re-designing necklines, collars, sleeves and sleeveless. The fun starts then – designing some of the styles and how to create your own personal combination to get the perfect Retro/Vintage look. Masterclass cost $5 in Workshop 1. Book at Stand H90.

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Plan your day

★ New Workshop

1 hour workshop

♥ Perfect for beginners

No bookings required. Program applies daily at the fair. These FREE workshops are approximately 30 minutes unless indicated. Arrive early as space is limited. If you’re a beginner, look for the ♥ symbol. 10am ♥ Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand C29. By cutting strips of fabric and using rulers as your templates, create quick and easy scrap quilts using ‘units of four’ construction. All attendees receive a free pattern sheet.

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10.30am Turn Your Scarves into Fashion Statements. Gail Lawrence, Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand F07. Learn more than 30 new creative scarf ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements with only six scarves and accessories, including clips, rings, flowers, keepers, pins, jewellery and pendants. 11am ♥ Quilt Runners. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand F22. Explore the magic of making your own stunning bed quilt runner.

Margaret will share her ideas on colour and style plus tips on quilting your project. Complimentary instruction sheet. 11.30am ♥ Appliqué Wow. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, Stand F52. Learn new ideas and techniques as Bev shows how easy, quick and fun appliqué can be, step by step the Craft Cubby way. 12noon All About Bobbin Thread. Barrie Ashton, WonderFil Specialty Threads (Canada), Stand E48. Whether it is for quilting, piecing, sewing, embroidery, or thread painting, you can use varying thread weights – learn how! Sewn samples shown plus tips on colour choice, tension and pre-wounds. 1pm Traditional Double Wedding Ring Made Easy. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt and Craft Cottage, Stand C29. Using the EZ ruler, learn how all the curves and maths are made easy to make this traditional, beautiful quilt. 1.30pm ♥ Wonderful One-Fabric Quilts. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand F22. Experience the magic of creating a stunning quilt from just one fabric. From table runners to queen sized quilts, this exciting technique is fun, fast and rewarding. See Margaret’s latest interpretation of this technique.

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2pm ♥ Turn Your Scarves into Fashion Statements. Gail Lawrence, Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand F07. Learn over 30 new creative scarf ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements with only six scarves and accessories, including clips, rings, flowers, keepers, pins, jewellery and pendants. Free giveaways during presentation!

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FREE WORKSHOPS 10am Quilt As You Go, Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand F69. Monica Poole will share her secrets for quilt-as-you-go success. Be inspired by her trunk show of new and favourite quilt-as-you-go designs. 10.30am Ciam Patternmaking, Anna Maria Granato, Ciam Patternmaking, Stand B17. Learn about this unique, Italian approach to creating your own personalised dress patterns. 11am Flannel & Friends, Pam Davis, Picklemouse Corner, Stand E70. Be introduced to a new range of fabric that marries splendidly with flannel. See also new flannels, new patterns and new kits. 11.30am ♥ Gadgets & Gizmos in Papercrafting. Doug Boyling, Catchy Crafts, Stand E01. Come along and check out ‘Demo Doug’ showing you all the latest gizmos and gadgets in papercrafting! Find out how easily you can create works of art with new pens, dies and tools. 12.30pm Creative Colour Workshop. Reece Scannell, Mode in Australia, Stand B83. Discover a new you and enhance your creativity and confidence using simple and fun techniques. Whether you’re new to quilting or highly experienced, interpreting and communicating with colour is a valuable skill that can be learned and used to make your work shine. 1pm No wadding / No piecing / Quilt as you go quilting! Jeannie Handsaker, Scarlet & Grace Designs distributed by Creative Cottage Crafts, Stand C10.

Learn this fantastic new technique to create amazing quilts and bags. Also see the latest in projects which can be made in less than three hours. 1.30pm Adding Layers to Your Quilts. Kathy Doughty, Material Obsession, Stand J75. Make quilts you will love with while activating your stash with modern techniques, fabric and tools. Create the perfect environment for adding interest in your quilts. We’ll start with choosing fabric, show some fun templates and end with tips on quilting! 2pm Fashion and Handbags. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand F69.

Makeover your wardrobe with co-ordinating patterns that are easy to sew. Includes the latest handbag designs and techniques. 2.30pm Scrapbooking and Card Making – cost cutting tips. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, E34. Nicole will share new examples of cards and scrapbooking and share tips to ensure your hobby does not break the bank!

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3pm Flip-n Spin Options.

Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand C71. See how to use the Flip-n Spin Template and Options Kit, with patterns to get you on the creative trail to making sensational pinwheels! Plus Designer Twisted Hearts – a unique woven heart block and a fabulous show and tell!

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a bounty of craft supplies worth thousands of dollars!

The Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island isn’t on a real island, but we can still have some ‘seafaring’ fun with a great Treasure Chest of goodies for one lucky visitor to win, courtesy of our generous exhibitors.

Here’s how it works:

For every $50 you spend at a participating retailer’s stand, you will be given one ticket for the prize draw*. details then place them in the entry box at the Treasure Chest display area at the fair for your chance to win.

The more you spend, the more chances you have to win the Treasure Chest!

To enter:

Complete the ticket/s you receive when you spend $50 or more from a participating Craft & Quilt Fair exhibitor and put in the box at the Treasure Chest display. The winner will be drawn at 3.30pm on Sunday June 21. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details, visit www.craftevents.com.au

LOOK OUT FOR THIS SIGN AT PARTICIPATING EXHIBITOR STANDS *Maximum 20 tickets per purchase.

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CHRISTMAS GIFT AND DECORATION IDEAS! Enjoy the magic of Christmas – in June, and start preparing for the real event in December! Catch these free 30-minute demonstrations each day, no bookings required.

Find them in the Christmas demo area at the fair.

10am Papercrafted Tree, Sandra Bevin, Kaszazz, Stand C77.

See how to make this great Christmas decoration – there are lots of variations from the one idea!

10.30am New Generation Christmas Wreaths, Deb Deans-Smith, Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons, Stand B91. Come and see a demonstration of how to create New Generation Christmas Wreaths. Various materials and techniques are used to create a new and unique look for Christmas. 11am Christmas Gifts with Yo-Yos, Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand C29.

Heather will demonstrate how to make Yo-Yos or Suffolk Puffs, then show how to put them together to make gorgeous Christmasthemed gifts. 12noon Wrap It Up – Christmas Craft, Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand E34. Nicole will share gift wrapping tips to ensure your presents are wrapped with love.

She’ll demonstrate washi tape, fabric and traditional paper wrap ideas.

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11.30am English Paper Piecing for Christmas, Briony Leith, Blue Willow Cottage, Stand C82. See Briony demonstrate how to use English Paper Piecing and Christmas colours to decorate your home at Christmas time.

YEAR ROUND! 1pm Decorations with Style, Sandra Bevin, Kaszazz, Stand C77. See how to make this sweet Christmas decoration from leftover pieces of card stock. Simple, easy and oh so attractive.

1.30pm Be Charmed, Pam Davis, Picklemouse Corner, Stand E70. Only one Christmas charm pack required to make this attractive set of festive coasters. Let us show you how.

2pm Christmas Gift Pockets, Deborah Russel,

Flip la K, Stand C71. You will see Deborah demonstrating a Flip la K Designer Twisted Heart block – there are several designs, including a snowflake. Ideal for making a Christmas gift pocket.

2.30pm Sashiko Christmas Stars, Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold, Stand F01.

See how easy it is to make Christmas Sashiko Star decorations.

3pm Christmas Appliqué, Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, Stand F52. Watch Bev make an Aussie-style Christmas appliqué design – perfect for embellishing t-shirts, Christmas stockings, aprons and more.

Decorate YOUR NEST IN PLENTY OF TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! June 17 – 21, 2015

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FREE DEMONSTRATIONS Catch these free demonstrations every day at the fair: See machine couching with Barrie at WonderFil Specialty Threads (Canada) at Stand E48.

Indigo Niche at Stand F42 will show the Boro method and the more refined method of Sashiko stitching.

Close To My Heart, Stand D63

Close To My Heart at Stand D63 will have free make and take Card and Flower Making all day every day at the fair.

Sight for Sore Eyes, Stand F79, will have magnifiers available for trialling, discover how they make crafting easier.

Sight for Sore Eyes, Stand F79

Craft Avenue at Stand EZY14 will demonstrate paper mache for 10 minutes every hour using Decopatch glues and papers for figurines.

Sandra Chandler from the USA will be demonstrating her invention, the Curve Master sewing machine foot – and Leonie West will show techniques with the new Westalee Ruler Foot for domestic sewing machines – at Punch with Judy, Stand F02.

Izzii, Stand E92

See Flexi-Craft Moulds products demonstrated all day at the fair – they can be used for card making or cake decorating – at Stand F82.

Izzii, Stand E92, will feature napkin art, marble art and using rubber stamps on textiles – and you can get hands-on too!

Flexi-Craft, Stand F82

Allan Press, author of ‘Colouring with Sakura Glaze 3D Gloss Pens’ will be demonstrating Sakura Pens with Peel Off Stickers and the traditional art of quilling, at Cardmaking.net, Stand E16. Debra will be demonstrating too – what you can do with your Marianne Design and Nellies Choice stencils.

Willmark Yarns, Stand C34, will have an introduction to knitting using their latest yarns, every hour from 10am to 3pm daily.

Sandra at Kaszazz, Stand C77 will run free make and takes all day every day – you can make a lovely card!

Sue at Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand J64, will demonstrate ‘Apliquick’ tools, plus the 45-degree ruler.

Jane at BeBe Bold will demonstrate one-stitch Sashiko (Hitomezashi) and Boro techniques, at Stand F01.

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Kaszazz, Stand C77

Jenna at Bloc_Loc Rulers, Stand D86 will be demonstrating the latest templates – you’ll love them!

MEET THE FLOCK! See these charming birdies!

COME AND SPREAD YOUR CRAFTY WINGS

You may have heard about our recent Make A Birdie online competition – a challenge put out to crafty, passionate IntoCraft blog followers at www.intocraft.com.au The idea was to create a new mascot for the 2015 Craft & Quilt Fair touring Australia and New Zealand and the entries for this quirky competition were nothing short of astounding. There were many more entries than expected and each birdie has its own special character.

MEET OTHER CRAFTY BIRDS

In fact, the number of entries were such that instead of one winner, there were four winners announced!

FIND THINGS TO FEATHER YOUR NEST

The winners and finalists are a special flock. Look for the Birdie Mascot display at the fair!

TWEET ALL ABOUT IT #CRAFTANDQUILTFAIR

LEARN TO CREATE AND FLY!

From top: Finalists’ birds

by Joy McPadden, Lisa Johnson, Emanda Fretwell, Jacq Chorlton, Stephanie Reekie.

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

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10am ♥ Coin Purse with Keyring. Bronwyn Northam, Studio Mio. Make a gorgeous coin purse with a convenient key ring. You will learn how to line your purse and sew it into a purse frame.

Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E11. 11am ★ ♥ Celebration Cupcakes. Christine

McKenna, Junior Stitchers Group. Help celebrate the 20th birthday of the guild’s Junior Stitchers Group and make a colourful felt cupcake, all materials and tuition provided. All ages welcome.

Kit cost $10. Book at The Embroiderers’ Guild of NSW display.

12noon Make and Take a Pin Cushion. Fiona Wright, Fifi’s Fabricology. Learn English paper piecing – it’s a very portable craft! Learn how to cut shapes using acrylic templates. Use the glue-pen method to baste fabric over paper.

Kit includes all materials except the filling. Kit cost $19.50. Book at Stand B50

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 2pm Make a Tiny Tutu. Christine McKenna, Angel Gowns Australia. Angel Gowns’ Tutu Program uses tulle from donated wedding dresses to make colourful tutus for special-needs and seriously ill babies and children, to bring a little sunshine into their lives. Make a gorgeous tutu for that special doll or bear in your life! Kit cost $10. Book at the Angel Gowns Australia, Stand GUILD E.

 3pm ★ ♥ Mini Embroidery Hoops. Bronwyn

Northam, Studio Mio Fun & Easy! Use your embroidery work or just cut and attach your favourite material. Make gorgeous brooches or necklaces. You can also hang them on the wall or make Christmas decorations. Perfect as a little present. Round, horizontal and vertical oval shapes are available. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand E11.

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HANDS-ON CLASSES ★

10am ♥ Boro Coasters. Jane MacDonald, Bebe Bold. Learn the utilitarian, simple and enjoyable techniques from Japan’s past and make three coasters – they’re a wonderful way to use precious fabrics and threads. Kit includes choice of light or dark colour way, Sashiko needles, interfacing and threads. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand F01.

 11am Lampshade Construction, Valerie Gaultier, My Patch Fabrics. It’s so easy to make a drum-shaped lampshade! Learn about fabric selection and the techniques needed. We will also talk about how to re-cover existing lampshades you have at home. You will take home a finished 8 inch drum shade and the ability to create so many more. Class includes tuition, lampshade kit, including pattern, tools and fabric. Kit cost $39. Book at Stand F76.

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12noon ♥ Micro Mini Decorations & Wreath. Kay Deans, Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons. Kay will show you a unique twist on the traditional wreath. Kit contains everything you require to complete three different designs and is available in several colours for you to choose from. Kit cost $20.

Book at Stand B91.

2pm ♥ English Paper Piecing.

Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage.

Learn this traditional and easy method of patchwork. Includes handy hints to make your sewing easier. Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat.

Kit cost $25. Book at Stand C82.

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10am ♥ Three Gorgeous Cards. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen. Join Nicole and you’ll make three cards featuring washi tape and stamping. There will be left over supplies in your kit to complete more cards at home. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E34.

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11am ♥ Pendants Using a Jeweller’s Saw, Lori Grice, Beads N Crystals. Create a pendant using copper sheet metal, a jewellery saw and elbow grease. Learn how to saw the metal, file it, sand it and put the hole in your pendant so you can wear it home. Not suitable for children under 16.

Kit cost $25. Book at Stand E89. 12noon ★

♥ Boro Pincushion. Sue Howie, Indigo Niche. The Boro method gives you the freedom to be creative in this early form of Sashiko – fun and relaxing and ideal for all ages. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand F42.

 1pm ★

♥ Japanese ‘Hoshi’ Origami Stars.

Alison Yamazaki, Wabi Sabi Designs. Enjoy learning to make these fun folded stars out of beautiful Japanese fabrics. The only sewing is attaching the cord! Kit includes fabric and cord for two stars and full photo instructions to take home. Be careful – making these becomes addictive! Kit cost $15. Book at Stand C83.

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 2pm ♥ Beads N Crystals. Pearl Knotting Bracelet class, Lori Grice, Beads N Crystals. Pearl knotting the easy way! Learn to use the pearl knotting tool and the techniques needed to finish your bracelet. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E89.

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 3pm ♥ Pre-printed Coasters. Sue Howie, Indigo Niche. New Sashiko coasters – an easy project with pre-stencilled designs to learn the gentle art of Sashiko. Kit Cost $25. Book at Stand F42.

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HANDS-ON CLASSES 10am Handy Hanger. Wendy Williams, Material Obsession. Join this fun class and make a handy hanger for your phone and credit card or when travelling for your passport. Take only what you need and have your hands free! Kit includes wool, needle, Perle 8 thread, and pattern.

Kit cost $25. Book at Stand J75.  11am ★

♥ Day and Night Reversible Pouch, Daisuke Ikedo, Patchwork Mariko Japan. This mediumsize pouch can fit your wallet and even a mobile phone. Versatile and colourful, the special zipper and slider form a handle and make everything reversible.

Learn the easy way to install the zipper and have a different colour choice for day and night! Finished size: 6.3 x 6.3 x 6.3 inches.

Kit cost $22. Book at Stand E52.

 12noon Make the Perfect Skirt Pattern for You! Draft the perfect skirt

pattern to your own measurements to take away with you to make a skirt at home in your choice of fabric. Plus learn how to turn an A-line skirt into a flare fit! Annamaria Granato, Ciam Pattern Making. Kit cost: $25. Book at Stand B17.

1pm ♥ Japanese Magic Mini Spiral Pouch,

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

Kit $20. Book at Stand E52.

 2pm Pattern Making... the Easy Way! Sonja Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns. Learn to draft your own waistcoat pattern, using only bust and hip measurements. Kit Cost $5. Book at Stand H90.

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 3pm ♥ DIY Lampshade. Lisa Llavero, No Chintz. In our lampshade workshop we will take you through each step and share a few helpful tips to ensure you walk away with a stylish shade.

Choose from the exclusive range of No Chintz fabrics at the fair or bring 30cm of your own fabric to make a 20cm diameter drum shade.

Kit cost $45. Book at Stand B07.

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GET BEADING Make your own beaded jewellery! Join Gail at Creative Fashion Accessories in one of the following classes at Stand F07 and learn new tips and techniques in beaded jewellery. Program runs daily and is suitable for all skill levels.

9.30am and 3pm: Get That Professional Finish!

Learn to professionally finish a multi-strand bracelet featuring Miyuki Magatama seed beads.

Class cost: $15

11.30am: Three Pairs of Earrings Discover how easy it is to make three pairs of stylish earrings using the new looping pliers.

Class cost: $15

1pm: Embellished-bead Corded Bracelet Learn how to tie stretch cord as you make this pretty bracelet featuring handmade embellished beads.

Class cost: $15

All classes run for about 30 minutes. Cost includes all materials required to make your project. Book at Creative Fashion Accessories, Stand F07 at the fair.

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The Portable sit-down longarm, that fits into small sewing spaces.

Come and visit us at our stand B86!

Special $7990 Save $2000! + BONUS

Side Extension Table Valued at $300!

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The SINGER® Stylist™ sewing machine provides endless opportunities to add extra flair to all kinds of projects.

Come and visit us at our stand B92 For fantastic show specials!

Creativity Your Way.

www. singerco.com.au Ph: (02) 8811 1900  SingerAU

CRAFT BAR Join the I’m a Craftaholic team at Stand E77 and create beautiful works of art to take home in about 10 minutes! No need to book, just drop in any time between 10am and 4pm – all ages welcome!

Decorate a Scarf

Using new Fabric Creations products, you can make a personalised stamped scarf to keep in minutes. With this product you can stamp fabrics, canvas, wood, paper and more. Cost: $15

Good Wish Bottle

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

Colouring Fabric

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

Cost: $10

The Craft Bar is inspired by cre8time.org, a not for profit movement raising awareness for the need to devote more time for creative expression.

No bookings required – ideal for all ages – make one or more of these unique creative projects at the fair. The Craft Bar runs from 10am to 4pm daily at the fair. Visit I’m A Craftaholic, Stand E77.

June 17 – 21, 2015

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Inspire & create During Craft and Quilt Sydney 2015 Brother will feature amazing specials and new products that will inspire your creativity more than ever. There is something for everyone, so visit our stand C22 and don’t miss out!

BONUS

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CARDMAKING Join Karen from Arnold’s Scrapbook and Craft Supplies at Stand B60 in these fun classes and learn while you make one of these gorgeous cards.

Program runs daily at the fair: You will make and complete a different card in each class using Heartfelt Creations products. All inks and tools are supplied to complete your card.

10am

Class times: 10am, 11.30am,

11.30am

1.30pm and 3pm Class duration: Approximately 60 minutes Cost: $10 each Visit Arnold’s Scrapbook and Craft Supplies, Stand B60 to book your spot.

1.30pm

3pm

sew easy

IT’S SEW EASY Block design by Pauline’s ‘Quilter’s World’.

Brother

Join Brother in the Sew Easy Classroom and test drive the Innov-ís 410 a sewing/quilting machine, where you will create a beautiful Creative Techniques Block.

Learn how to use some of the great features available in these daily 90-minute classes, including the circular attachment, quilting with the walking foot, free motion quilting and appliqué using decorative stitches. Class cost covers everything you need to create the block – you can then take it home and use it in a new project.

Daily Class Times: 10am to 11.30am, 1pm to 2.30pm Cost: $5 Book at the Brother Stand C22 as seating for this class is limited.

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GET THE ARTISTIC EDGE! Join a one-hour Creative Fun class at Janome, Stand D61 and have fun making a project to take home or give as a gift.

See the versatility of the new Artistic Edge digital cutter – it opens up a new world of custom cutwork for fabric and paper.

Class times: 10.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm daily.

Class cost $5.

Sight For Sore Eyes

Premium quality magnifiers and lighting for the craft enthusiast New Product Launch from Eschenbach Optik

Headlight LED – Made in Germany –

SHOW SPECIAL:

Max detail with NEW headlight LED providing premium optics and precisely focused illumination in one package that will lift your craft to a new level.

Craft Fair special price $260 (RRP $320)

www.sfse.com.au Phone: 1800 818 221 Stand F79

Toyota sewing room

FREE TEST DRIVE!

Make a fabulous freehand bookmark Learn the creative possibilities on the Toyota Oekaki sewing machine and make a freehandembroidered bookmark in the Toyota sewing room. Each participant will receive a sewing sample pack of fabrics with interfacing attached, templates and instruction notes in an attractive carry bag to take home.

You will be amazed at what can be stitched up so quickly and easily when the techniques used are explained by Wendy and Bev. Presented by: Wendy Hicks and Bev Thomas Class times: 11am and 1pm daily Duration: 90 mins Cost: FREE! Book at Toyota, Stand B48

Wendy Hicks

Bev Thomas

Test drive the Toyota Oekaki machine June 17 – 21, 2015

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Stitch feathers using a template, on a domestic sewing machine? Yes! Westalee Design has developed a Ruler Foot and a series of quilting templates to suit low shank and high shank domestic sewing machines.

2014 WINNER Best Craft Retailer & Best New Product –Terial Magic Spray

Stand F02 ‘Goldview’ Olympic Highway The Rock NSW 2655 Australia Ph (02) 6920 2238 – Fax (02) 6920 2021 Email: judy@punchwithjudy.com.au or visit: www.punchwithjudy.com.au

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AUSTRALIA’S NUMBER ONE QUILTING EVENT

APRIL 14 – 17, 2016

ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING CARLTON GARDENS, MELBOURNE

TIPS AND TOOLS Judy Hall will run daily demonstrations at Stand F02 at the fair. Learn about new products and how to use them to boost your creativity.

It’s free!

9.30am Learn new tips for zipper insertion, shortcuts, accessories, stabilizers and how to perfect bag-making.

10am Never ever made a quilt but want to? What will you need? Where do you begin? Here are the basics.

10.30am Sewing with specialty threads – discover how to use metallics, bobbinwork, fusible, shrinking, wool, invisible, water soluble threads and more.

11am Rulers old and new – new projects and quilts using old favourite rulers and new ones too.

11.30am An update on appliqué – new stabilizers, new tools, using stencils, fusible interfacing and more.

12.30pm Borders and Bindings – introducing new tools, some favourites and fancy new ways to finish binding your quilts.

1pm Introducing Press Perfect products from Clover – all new!

1.30pm Squared Up – If you have trouble achieving accurately squared blocks, find out more...

2pm See exciting new stabilizers for machine embroidery, quilting, crafting, embellishing.

2.30pm Ideas and products to help relieve the pain so you can enjoy your passion for sewing and crafting for longer and with ease.

3pm Embellish your quilting, appliqué, clothing and home décor with the ease of Russian Punchneedle embroidery – suitable for any age or experience as there’s only one stitch to learn.

3.30pm Learn about Hex n More Rulers and the Sidekick Rulers to make your quilting ever so easy – all straight-line sewing.

Visit Punch with Judy, Stand F02.

Judy Hall travels overseas in search of new ideas. Her business, Punch with Judy, stocks a vast array of products.

PICK UTP GREA TIPS! June 17 – 21, 2015

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Introducing the new

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

Test drive a B720 on our stand or in our Sew&Go workshop.

All classroom machines offered at a great discounted price!

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

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PICTURE PERFECT!

PAINT, PIECE AND PATCHWORK TO CREATE A PICTURE PERFECT WITH BERNINA 720 Join a two-hour class and learn many new techniques that make quilting easy, colourful and lots of fun and go home with a beautiful picture, perfect for any wall.

Discover the magic of the new Bernina 720 quilting machine. With more space, fast speed, large bobbin, precision stitching, 5.5mm stitch width, 10” extended arm, embroidery capable and much, much more.

A variety of colours will be available – please book early at the Bernina Stand, D22, as seating is limited and can’t be booked before the event.

Sew & Go classes are: 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm daily Class cost: $20 - covers all fabric, thread and canvas

Don’t forget to check out the Bernina Show Specials while at the Fair June 17 – 21, 2015

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GETTING TO THE HOW TO GET TO THE FAIR 1. FREE ferries from Darling Harbour (10 minute trip) and Circular Quay (30 minute trip) 2. FREE buses from Central Station (25 minute trip) 3. DRIVE, TAXI or PRIVATE CAR drop off at the front door.

PARKING at the new venue is plentiful and is NOW CHEAPER.* 4. PEDESTRIANS walking from public transport points can catch the FREE shuttle bus.

1. FERRY TIMES Darling Harbour, Convention Centre Jetty, in front of Harbourside Shopping Centre Ferry departs every 20 minutes; travel time is about 10 minutes. n First ferry departs Darling Harbour at 7.20am. n Last ferry departs Glebe Island at 6pm. n Circular Quay, Jetty 6 Ferry departs every hour; travel time is about 30 minutes. n First ferry departs Circular Quay at 8.30am. n Last ferry departs Glebe Island at 5.30pm.

2. BUS TIMES Buses from Central Station depart from Bus Bay 13 on Eddy Avenue, on all fair days. Eight buses will operate on a continuous loop and times will vary according to traffic conditions. n First bus from Central Station: 8am until 3.30pm n Last bus to Central Station departs the fair at 5.30pm

3. PARKING *2015 PARKING PRICES: Sydney Exhibition Centre at Glebe Island (SECGI), Rozelle has plenty of parking available and the rate has now been reduced from 2014. n $25 Early Bird Rate – entry before 10am n $35 Entry after 10am FREE BUS n $20 Entry after 2pm PARKING FOR The Centre operates two parking stations, P1 and P2. If you PRE-BOOKED park in P2, there is a complimentary shuttle service that will GROUPS! transport you from the parking station to the show entry.

4. PEDESTRIANS While there is no direct access to the venue by foot or bicycle the Centre will run a free shuttle bus service for pedestrians during exhibition days. n The shuttle bus stop is located halfway along James Craig Road (between the two roundabouts), with the shuttle running on demand to bring visitors to and from the Centre. n The journey takes just two minutes. n Marshalls will be on hand, ready to help. n Pedestrians can access James Craig Road from several points: via Sommerville Road off the stairs from Anzac Bridge, from the Balmain walkway across Victoria Road, and off The Crescent, Rozelle.

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FAIR IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3!

ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE SYDNEY EXHIBITION CENTRE @ GLEBE ISLAND! From Circular Quay

See updates at: www.craftevents.com.au

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GRAB A SOUVENIR See the full range of merchandise at the fair. The Gift Shop is located at the fair entrance. See the Help Desk. Grab a souvenir for yourself or a gift for a crafty friend! There are lots to choose from!

Coffee Travel mug

$5

Notepads

$2 each Car Stickers

$5 each

Handy tote bags

$7 each

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‘Danger’ and ‘Keep Calm’ bags

$15 each

AT THE GIFT SHOP! Crafty badges

TAKE HOME A MEMENTO!

$3 each

Multitool

$15

Lanyards

$3 each

Crafty Pouches

$9 each

Designer mugs

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CUT TIME. CREATE MORE.

great show specials 10% Off All Cutters & Dies

Come and visit us at our stand B87 to see the first electic cutter, the GO! Big! AccuQuilt.Australia @Accuquiltaus

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SHOPPING VOUCHERS Cut out these vouchers and bring them with you to the fair for GREAT savings!

The vouchers must be presented at the time of purchase.

Scissorman Bargain Bunch

Present this voucher to receive a set of six Perfect Point scissors, travel scissors and an OLFA brand, snap-off blade, craft knife made in Japan for only $20, retail value $40. Limit 3 sets per customer (while stocks last).

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45mm Replacement Blade Offer

Present this voucher to receive a set of 7 tungsten alloy steel replacement 45mm rotary cutter blades for only $19.95 per set. Limit of 3 sets per customer (while stocks last).

Scissorman.com.au STAND D01

Half Price Compact Lamp!

Present this voucher to receive a Daylight brand Naturalight 13 watt compact table lamp RRP of $89.95 for only $39. Limit of 3 per customer (while stocks last).

Daylightman.com.au STAND D01

Come see us at stand B07 Meet Julie Paterson from Cloth fabrics, see a sneak preview of her newest collection See demonstrations on ‘Make and Take’ lampshades – see our newest exclusive No Chintz cushions panels Lots of trims, fabrics and more for you to buy!

And, a team of experts for advice!

Stand B07

SHOPPING VOUCHERS Cut out these vouchers and bring them with you to the fair for GREAT savings!

The vouchers must be presented at the time of purchase.

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ONLINE VOTING OPEN NOW! HAVE YOUR SAY... VOTE FOR YOUR

FAVOURITES! We’re celebrating the BEST people and products in the business!

The second Australian Craft Industry Awards will be a highlight of the 2015 calendar

IF YOU’RE A CRAFT BUSINESS, A CRAFT GUILD OR A CRAFT LOVER, JUMP ONLINE AND GET INVOLVED! Nominations are available in these categories: JUDGES’ CHOICE

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Nominations are open to all Australian craft businesses or guilds:

Vote for favourites in these categories:

Best Retailer: New and Established Best Supplier Best Magazine Best Product Best Design Best New Book (Australian author) Best Craft Guild Industry Innovation Award Lifetime Achievement Award

Best Craft Retailer Best Retail Customer Service Best Product Best Educator

BE QUICK! Nominations and voting close June 8

FINALISTS WILL BE SHOWCASED ON THE AWARDS WEBSITE FROM JUNE 16

The winners will be announced at an awards event at the Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair on June 17, 2015

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