Sydney Craft Fair Friend 2016

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Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island • 9am to 4.30pm daily

EVERYTHING CRAFT all under one roof!

TULA PINK is our special guest from the USA

CÉCILE FRANCONIE is our special guest from France

Come to the

of CARNABY STREET Visit the ‘Swinging Sixties’

SHOP TILL YOU DROP… it’s craft heaven!

All under one roof!

ATASDA Wonderful textile pieces

BEAUTIFUL BORO Japanese textiles

2016 AQC Challenge Winners & finalists

Working on the program for the fair this year feels like a trip around the craft world.

From the USA, Tula Pink ... one of the hottest designers in the world at present, is coming to the fair for three days.

From France, is Cecile Franconie, our guest and an embroiderer whose work is breathtakingly gorgeous and quite different in style.

Then, channelling the Swinging ‘60s in London are two displays a-go-go-ing with hip fashion and a Carnaby Street theme. Pop over and check it out at the NSW Embroiderers Guild and Cavalcade of Fashion stands where they’ll be breaking out the mini-skirts and stepping into hot pants. What a Quant idea!

Now head to the Far East where we will explore the simple beauty of Japanese boro textiles. At the fair, two of our exhibitors who share a passion for boro – which is the term for worn, patched and mended cloth items such as clothing and bed covers, have collaborated to create a display of bags, quilts, jackets and other Japanese items for your viewing pleasure. Thank you BeBe Bold and Wabi-Sabi Designs.

At a glance

Wednesday to Sunday, June 22 – 26, 2016 Open 9am to 4.30pm daily Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island 41 James Craig Road, Rozelle NSW 2039

TICKETS: Purchase at the door or buy online NOW at www.craftevents.com.au SINGLE DAY TICKETS: • Adults $19 [online price $18] • Seniors Card Holders $18 [online price $17] • Age & Disability Pensioners $17 [online price $16] • Children - 5 to 16 years $9 [online price $8] under 5 years FREE • Family – 2 adults & 2 children $42 [online price $41]

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MULTI-DAY PASSES: • 2 day pass $34 [online price $33] • 3 day pass $50 [online price $49] • 4 day pass $62 [online price $61]

Plus we have the wonderful Sydney Quilt Show, the Best of Australia quilts, textile art from six South Australian artists, the delightful Paws & Whiskers display, a dreamcatcher corner and the Decorative Artists’ sale and workshop.

Speaking of workshops, don’t miss our range of popup workshops on the exhibit floor and the informative papercraft session held by Catchy Crafts.

Plus our fantastic lineup of exhibitors with unique specialty supplies – all under one roof.

Read on and plan your perfect day. See you there!

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

• Adults $16

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• Children - 5 to 16 years $8, under 5 years FREE Buy 10+ tickets and get a discount PLUS a free gift valued at $7* *Order and pay before Friday, June 17, 2016.

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OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Free gift for every adult group member.

Collect them at the Help Desk • No queuing to buy tickets at the fair • Flexibility to come any one 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.

Tickets must be purchased by Friday, June 17, 2016. Offer not valid for door sales.

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

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Exquisite French Embroidery Embroiderer and quilter, creator of exquisite textile pieces and divine stitches, Cécile Franconie, will be our special guest at the fair.

Cécile’s needlework pieces are exquisite combinations of treasured fabric pieces, slivers of silks, linens and prints, snippets of ribbon and exotic threads, layered with a confection of stitches and beads.

Details such as crocheted edgings and beaded tassels provide perfect finishing touches.

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The overall results demand closer inspection – the unexpected combinations are an absolute delight to anyone with a love of textiles and are sure to inspire you to think differently.

Meet Cécile and enjoy an exhibition of her work – hand embroidered bags, needlebooks, many small items as well as some wonderful quilts. See more about Cécile on her blog at www.facilececile.com Cécile will teach one class only on Sunday June 26, an all-day class where she will share her charming style and clever techniques. Details of the class below.

If you love embroidery and stitching, don’t miss this!

Cecile’s latest book Les Fantaisies quiltées and brodées, will be available at the QuiltMania, Stand J70 at the fair. Thank you to QuiltMania for assistance with this display.

FRENCH GARDEN NEEDLEBOOK – ONE DAY CLASS Join French designer Cécile Franconie for a one-day workshop where you will embroider a French Garden needlebook. Cécile will share her exquisite techniques and you will not only create the project but you will get an insight into her charming French style, use of materials, combinations and finishing touches.

When: Sunday, June 26, 10 to 4pm including a lunch break Where: Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair Cost: $152 including kit* The kit contains: fabrics to embroider, pattern, the embroidery pattern, wadding, needle, button and all the different threads. Wool for

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the page inside is not included. Size of the project: 20cm x 15cm.

Students must bring: basic sewing equipment (thimble, etc), embroidery hoop, scissors, and black sewing thread.

Required level: Basic knowledge of embroidery stitches.

Book online at www.craftevents.com.au.

Go to Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair and follow the links. *This class is only available to visitors of the Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair and therefore you will need an entry ticket to attend the fair.

Book tickets online or buy at the door.

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Colours of the 60s

Take a step back and visit the ‘Swinging Sixties’ Carnaby Street Boutique, at the NSW Embroiderers’ Guild Display featuring: • Embroidered mini dresses, kipper ties, scarves and kerchiefs, as well as hats, bags and pop badges reminiscent of the era will be on display.

• There will be a 60s inspired interior display of cushions and wall hangings • Be inspired by the traditional and contemporary techniques in eye-catching colour palettes, of POP, ROMANTIC and BOHEMIAN. • Pore over exotic textiles from the Guild Collection, from countries such as India, Afghanistan and Turkey. Textiles that inspired the ‘hippie culture’.

• See the Junior Stitchers’ Group Display and enquire at the stand about Junior (ages 5 to 16) workshops to be held on Saturday.

• Daily one hour workshops are available for those wanting a hands-on experience with expert Guild tutors: Carolyn Pearce, Anne Marie Bakewell and Barbara Allum. Fee $15 including kit. Bookings are essential; please book at the display.

Presented by the Cavalcade of History and Fashion Do you remember the mini-skirt, go go boots, baby doll cocktail dresses, pantsuits, bold geometric prints, coloured tights, pill box hats and beehive hairdos? Take a trip down memory lane and revisit the fashions and colours of the 1960s with The Cavalcade of History and Fashion display at the fair.

Floortalk: Join Helen Parsons for a floortalk on each day at 11.30am and 2.30pm

Bring your 60s photos to the fair!

Be Part of our 60s Memory Collage Wall: We invite visitors to share their 60s memories by bringing in copies or printouts of their own 60s photographs to tape onto our Collage Wall. Go-go on – we’d love to see those hot pants, hairstyles and psychedelic prints that you were wearing.

By the end of the fair, we’re hoping to create a entire wall of wonderful images from this amazing era.

Printouts and copies of photographs are all ok; do not bring originals as the images will not be returned.

Workshop Timetable: 10.30am daily Wednesday & Thursday: Easy Stitch Mini Purse with Anne-Marie Bakewell Friday: Contemporary Blackwork Needlecase with Barbara Allum Saturday: Embroidered Dove Badge with Carolyn Pearce Sunday: Silk Ribbon Embroidery Briar Rose Lavender Bag with Carolyn Pearce

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The Cavalcade of History and Fashion is a collection of historic gowns and accessories. The collection, dating from the late 1700s, has been used by its custodians, a volunteer not-for-profit community group, to share Australia’s social and fashion history for over 50 years. We share this history with community audiences at historical, educational and public charitable events and exhibitions in city and regional areas.

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HER NAME IS PINK And she’s coming to the fair! *in the craft and quilting world

We are excited to announce Tula Pink will be our very special guest artist on three days of the fair, and will hold three special presentations during the fair!

Tula who?

Tula Pink is a USA-based illustrator, fabric designer, quilter, author, maker and generally good person who enjoys talking about herself. Her signature designs have been adapted to fabrics, woven ribbons, paper products, needlepoint kits, embroidery patterns and sewing machines. Tula’s designs can be found in independent fabric shops and retailers all over the world.

Tula is most recognised in her industries for her dark sense of humour, a flair for hiding animals in the strangest of places (artistically, not literally) and her boldly unique use of colour and pattern. Tula comes from the ‘more is more’ school of design where there is never enough space and always room for that one last thing. On three days of the fair, Tula will be holding an entertaining presentation and trunk show. Hear about the journey of her inspiration and design process which has led to her amazing success worldwide. This will be followed by question time, an opportunity for you to get one on one with Tula.

For your chance to meet Tula in person and hear her inspirational story, book your place now!

Her one hour presentation will be held at 12:30pm on Thursday June 23, Friday June 24, and Saturday June 25.

Tickets to the presentations are $49.95 each. This does not include entry to the Craft & Quilt Fair.

Book now as places are limited and will fill fast!

Visit www.craftevents.com.au and go to Craft & Quilt Fair.

The presentation is only open to visitors to the Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair 2016. Entry tickets to the fair must also be purchased.

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Sydney Quilt Show The spectacular 2016 Sydney Quilt Show will feature close to 400 quilts In addition to the quilt exhibition, you will see:

Meet The Teachers

Hoop Display

Thursday morning:

A new display of quilt hoops showcasing a diverse array of quilt styles.

Thursday afternoon: Wendy Nutt

A selection of patchwork and quilting teachers will be appearing from Thursday to Sunday working on their own projects.

Colour Collision A QuiltNSW quilt challenge.

The QuiltNSW awards ceremony is at 1pm on Wednesday June 22

Linda Butcher

Friday morning:

Cathy Jack Coupland

Friday afternoon:

Bob James and Chris Jurd

Saturday morning:

Therese Rankmore and Pam Furniss

Saturday afternoon:

Amanda Daly

Sunday morning:

Lynn Hewitt

Sunday afternoon:

Jan Foster and Brenda Gael Smith

Plus, enjoy displays and floortalks by renowned quilters: Carolyn Sharkey: Wed to Sat, 10am - 11am Merelyn Pearce: Wed to Sun, 11am 12noon

Picture Clockwise from top: Colour Collision quilts by Judith Thomson, Prunella Noonan, Margaret Lamb

QuiltNSW Community Quilts will be demonstrating their skills in making quilts which are then donated to appropriate causes and organisations.

NEW - Paws & Whiskers Challenge Enjoy the results of a new mini textile art challenge, where quilters were invited to enter a small piece (25cm square) which shows off and celebrates their best furry friend.

Entrants have used appliqué, embroidery, felting, photographic transfer and numerous other techniques – study them for some great ideas. On display will be 48 delightful pet portraits and their accompanying stories.

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L to R: Max – Cat About Town and Parrot Fancier by Sue Collins; Boss by Ronda Hazell; Pets, Not Bets by Jennifer Greenwall; Back Step Dreaming

by Enid Marshall; Daisy by Yvonne Chapman; I See You by Sonya Prchal

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Best of Australia See the Best of Australia quilt display with each state’s 2015 best of show pieces – only at the fair!

BEST OF AUSTRALIA STATE WINNERS ARE: Have I Been Here Before?

by Julie McAllister (detail)

WA: High Rise Apartment with Garden View by Jan Rowe NSW: Sanderson’s Apprentice by Karen Terrens Vic: A Journey to Nirvana by Sugy Kim (above)

The 2016 AQC Challenge theme this year is ‘Tradition with a Twist’ This prestigious annual quilting challenge is open to all quilters around the world and the interpretations from quilters were wide and varied. See the display of 35 winners’ and finalists quilts at the fair and choose your favourite!

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Qld: Featheration 2Blu by Lyn Crump (below) ACT: Canzone Rosso by Pamela Brockwell Tas: Buttongrass Plains: Winter by Sandra Champion SA: Meeting Michele by Lisa Maree Davis NT: My Spinning Stars by Elizabeth McCallum Sponsored by:

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Best of Show quilts from around Australia – under one roof!

A Happy Place by Alison Withers

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Branching Out Enjoy the wonderful textile works by the Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association (ATASDA) The theme of the members’ display this year is ‘Branching Out’.

See the way different skills and techniques are used to interpret the same theme, and to produce fabulous works of art, whether stitched, embellished, ruched, stamped, printed or felted!

Free sessions Plus you can enjoy daily demonstrations and an opportunity to get hands-on in Have A Go sessions, see the daily timetable below.

Demonstrations need no bookings. For a Have A Go session, please visit the ATASDA area when you arrive and book your place as spots are limited – it’s free.

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10.30am – Demonstration Nuno and needle felting with hand stitching.

10.30am – Demonstration Wire Lace.

10.30am – Demonstration Slow Stitch.

10.30am – Have A Go Steam-set shibori flowers.

10.30am – Demonstration Metal Thread and Beaded Embroidery.

12.30pm – Have A Go Fabulous Flowers.

12.30pm – Have A Go Boro stitched leaves and birds.

12.30pm – Have A Go Tiny Stitched Collages.

12.30pm – Demonstration 12.30pm – Demonstration Felting two flowers at the Reverse dyeing. same time.

2pm – Demonstration Block printing on fabric.

2pm – Demonstration Paper cloth and its uses.

2pm – Demonstration Paper cloth and its uses.

2pm – Demonstration Bead embroidery for jewellery. AND Felting 2 flowers at the same time.

2pm – Have A Go Weaving Round the Bend.

Beautiful hand -painted pieces

TO SEE, BUY AND MAKE

The Folk & Decorative Artists’ Association will be showcasing their art of decorative painting at the fair. Meet the artists, see their work, buy something special or join a fun one-hour daily Paint ‘n Take class!

11am: Daisy on Mason Jar

1pm: Scarf Clip/Hair Barrette

Beginners welcome (16 years and older)!

Dress up your favourite winter scarf or crown your locks with this Zentangle inspired scarf clip or hair barrette.

Mason jars are all the rage - for home pantry storage, gift giving, salads for work, crafts and home projects galore. Trendy café shops are using Mason jars to serve all manner of delicious beverages to their customers. Come and learn some simple painting techniques using chalk and acrylic paint, to enhance a plain glass Mason jar with a simple stencilled daisy. Chalk paint is all the rage – no prep, cover any surface – chalk paint has revolutionised the way home renovators transform and recycle furniture & home décor. No experience required; the FDAA teachers will guide you step by step through the project.

Class cost: $10 Book at the FDAA stand

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This vibrant project is low on stress, but great on effect.

You will complete two clips & learn some basic painting techniques using acrylic paints & mediums.

Don’t have long hair or wear a scarf, gift it on to a niece or friend who has long hair or a passion for the glorious scarves. Better still this design could easily be adapted to a blank brooch.

Class cost: $10 Book at the FDAA stand

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

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

SAlt (South Australian living textiles) is a group of 6 independent textiles practitioners. Collaboratively the SAlt group sets challenges to inspire, explore, extend, respond to, critique and reflect on each theme. The six members are: Judy Bushby, Suzanne Gummow, Julie Haddrick, Francie Mewett, Sara Bell Smith and newcomer Wendy Thiele.

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commitment to build a sustainable future. The winning quilts on display have been judged by an international panel of experts at the 2016 Tokyo Quilt Show.

Brother quilts (left to right): Koalas, Julie Harding, Australia; Wish to Deliver to You, Etsuko Deguchi, Japan; Peaks of Mt. Daisetsu in Autumn Leaves, Keiko Maeda, Japan; The Beekeepers, Alison Withers, Australia.

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Come and see the unique Designer EPICTM at our stand #B72. It is ‘the top of it’s class’.- Also you can meet our Brand Ambassador Paula Storm, who will show you some great tips and techniques at 11am and 2pm daily!

BONUS Trolley Bag valued at $799 with the purchase of a Designer EPIC! Husqvarna Viking www.husqvarnaviking.com/au (02) 4337 3737   

We Have a Machine for Every Quilter!

Find your dream machine at our stand #B80 PFAFF machines feature the unique IDTTM technology.

It creates an absolutely even feed of fabric from the top and bottom.

Great show specials and bonuses on all models at our stand!

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1. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand F52. The Ohana petite shoe pouch kit, in Japanese fabric, is just adorable. 2. Husqvarna Viking, Stand B76. Test drive the new Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic sewing and embroidery machine. 3. Flip la K, Stand B24. Gorgeous new Twisted Heart patchwork templates – so effective and so easy to use. Ask about the show special! 4. Flip la K, Stand B24. Get organised with a Hobby Holster – a heat resistant, non-stick product which will hold tools at your fingertips – easy installation requires no nails or drilling. 5. Yazzii, Stand E06. Just released! Hand Quilter’s Project Bag has an outside zippered pocket and four sleeves and total of a 19 pockets inside – both large and small.

6. Hatched & Patched, Stand C15. ‘The Story of My Day’ is the new book from Anni Downs featuring gorgeous stitcheries and other projects.

7. Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand F22. Beautiful Kyoto Blossom quilt kit, designed by Margaret Kirkby. 8. Blue Willow Cottage, Stand C82.

Special fusible web appliqué embroidery needles – the needle shaft is triangular which makes piercing through the layers of fabric and fusible web much easier. 9. Handi Quilter, Stand B86. New model: Handi Quilter Simply Sixteen with Little Foot. 10. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand F52.

Make your own beautiful quilted Japanese Boston Bag. 11. Studio Mio, Stand B63. Sunglasses/Phone Case kit with new corner opening frame – opens wide for easy access inside.

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12. Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand C39. Show special: Precision Quilt Wonders collection. 13. My Sewing Supplies, Stand E39. Footie kits – these quilts let you show your support for your favourite team or for someone special. 14. The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand E01. Wool felt, silk ribbons, Valdani Perle threads, Cottage Garden stranded cottons, cotton felt, and wool flannel out now! 15. Baby Lock, Stand C88. Large and medium trolley bags, with 30 clear zip pockets. Great for all kinds of crafts. 16. My Patch Fabrics, Stand F76. The Oliso® TG1600 Pro features Oliso’s patented iTouch® technology. Take your hand off and the patented scorchguards lift the iron off the board preventing scorches, burns, and tipping. 17. Indigo Niche, Stand F42. Taupe Stash Rolls of yarn dyed fabrics in four colour ways. 18. Pfaff, Stand B80. The Pfaff Passport 3.0 has 100 different stitches and sews a perfect 1/4in seam! 19. Tajima Australia, Stand E66. Madeira Embroidery Colour Boxes: 10 colours per box and 11 combinations to choose from in the Premium Classic range. 1000 metres each cop, $50 per box. 20. Picklemouse Corner, Stand E70. Gorgeous 1930’s Doll House Quilt kits and fabric. 21. Punch with Judy Stand F02. The Pleachét Original RugNeedle™ combines pleats and crochet in a fun, fast and easy fibre art — no sewing!

Use new or recycled fabric strips. 22. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand F69. Monica Poole’s new ‘How To Quilt As You Go’ booklet and supplies. 23. Fabric Care Company, Stand E56. FREE Heat Proof Bag valued at $24.95 with every Mini Steam Iron purchased. Pack away your iron in a hurry while it is still hot with this quality bag. Perfect for taking your Mini Steam Iron to craft workshops and retreats.

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24. Studio Mio, Stand B63. Accordion Purse kit with three compartments – no sewing required! 25. Picklemouse Corner, Stand E70. Beautiful Jinny Beyer quilt kit, and find out all about the Fabric Club too. 26. Toyota, Stand E42. Experience Toyota’s brand new ‘Oekaki’ (free motion embroidery) technology that will take you to a brand new world. 27. Bowerbird Fabrics, Stand D05. Cushion kits from the new ‘quilt-in-a-day’ range. 28. Mercier, Stand C80. The Pure Imagination Quilt is perfect for any room when sleeping in the clouds. Quick and easy quilt as you go technique and BONUS cloud cushion pattern! Tula Pink Elizabeth fabric kits and pattern available. 29. Pauline’s Quilter’s World, Stand C39. Show special: Quilt As You Go book, Sasher Collection and Sasher Ruler. 30. Sewing Buddies, Australia F41. Buy a Birch Mini Steam Iron from us and you’ll be giving to the Challenge charity supporting kids with cancer. Plus get your Caddy Pad Junior pattern and kits. 31. Scissorman, Stand D01. New Daylight Ultra Bright LED sewing machine light is oh so handy! 32. Fabrics 4 U 2, Stand C79. Check out this great new range of groovy Combi Van fabric! 33. Tajima Australia, Stand E66. Madeira Aeroquilt Value Pack: ideal for long arm and standard quilting machines. Eight plain colour cones in each pack, just $32. 34. The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand E01. Go retro with a modern twist! Macramé ropes, cords and wooden beads available for this on-trend craft revival. 35. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand F69. The long-awaited new candlewicking book by Margaret Upston – you can enjoy this on-trend craft and create gorgeous pieces for your home.

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36. Close To My Heart, Stand F25. New Water Brush – perfect for adding different effects to your papercraft or painting. Portable, refillable, and leak proof. 37. Make it Hobby n Craft, Stand F79. Combine the romance of Paris with the magic of Christmas with this sparkling wall-hanging panel – it will add a touch of romance and magic to your home this Christmas. 38. Maytime Heirlooms, Stand C70. Create the base and then add your own special embellishments to create a gorgeous bag in your own style. 39. Bernina, Stand D24. 570QE, ‘Aurora Australis’ is the next generation for sewing and embroidery. 40. Fabric Garden, Stand C21. Lo-Lo Quilt Kit Includes pattern by Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co., one Moda Layer Cake and fabric to complete quilt top and binding. Finished size 62 1/4” x 73 1/2”. Show special $140! 41. Daylightman, Stand D01. New adjustable floor lamp with adjustable light colour and level of brightness – four levels of each. RRP $165, Daylightman price $128. 42. Krazy Kreations, Stand B91. NEW! Prismacolor Pencils enhance the range of button hoops PLUS lots more novelty buttons including the new Noah’s Ark and Rows of Homes. 43. BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles, Stand F01. New pre-stencilled Hitomezashi (One Stitch) dotted grid samplers and fabric. ‘One Stitch’ patterns and designs for brooches, pin cushions, bags, clothing, quilts and cushions. 44. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand F69. Monica Poole’s new Bag Shape Interfacing makes creating fashion handbags so easy! 45. Starr Laces & Ribbons, Stand F73. Beautiful handmade coat hanger kits made with guipure lace for that special gift. 46. Vetty Creations, Stand C86. ‘Early-Style Hardanger’ from whitework specialist Yvette Stanton shows the embroidery’s historical roots, plus step-by-step instructions for left and right-handers. 47. Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand F41. Dark Be Gone LED Sewing Machine Lighting, 2 year guarantee, transferable between machines, 27 year globe life!

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When you’re not nestled on the couch or in the sun enjoying a pot of tea, these beautiful sets make an eye-catching decorative statement, displayed on a kitchen shelf. Picture-perfect and practical, they’re ideal for tea fans and art lovers alike.

The tea sets are: • Made from durable porcelain • Designed so the teacup sits neatly on the teapot • Beautifully presented in a gift box • Microwaveand dishwasher-safe Each set contains: • 370ml teapot with lid • 270ml teacup • 15cm saucer

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48. Juki, Stand B07. 1-Needle Lockstitch Portable Sewing Machine with automatic thread trimming for high performance and precision sewing in quilting, tailoring, apparel and home décor. 49. Bloc Loc Rulers, Stand E05. These new Log Cabin Rulers newest help create super accurate log cabin blocks! Each ruler has two size options. Two rulers available to make logs from 1/2” to 1 1/2“ wide. 50. CeeBee Quilts, Stand E53. Bobbin Huggee, pliable plastic clips that slip onto your bobbins so they keep your threads tidy while storing them. 51. Daylightman, Stand D01. The Daylight MAGnificent Lamp – is perfect for close-work activity. 52. Make it Hobby N Craft, Stand F79. Enter Ro Gregg’s enchanting world of nature with this decorative, multi directional butterfly panel. Perfect for quilts, table runners and wall hangings. 53. Mercier, Stand C80. Introducing Zenbroidery – the art of free form stitching. These gorgeous designs come preprinted on fabric with needle and stitching guide. Make it unique by combining different stitches, paint, colour, and beading. 54. Brother, Stand B60. Introducing a new level of creative versatility – the Persona PRS100 introduces the first single needle embroidery machine with the option of free motion quilting capability.

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Who’s who at the fair Here are just some of the celebrities you’ll see…

Beautiful Boro Like wine and cheese, some textiles just get better with age. ‘Boro’ is the term for patched and stitched Japanese textiles, and is literally translated as ‘rags’.

With fading, patching and layers of stitching, these textiles develop a beautiful characteristic, like patina on antique furniture.

Jan-Maree Ball, OAM winner in 2016, will be on hand to explain what Aussie Hero Quilts is all about and how you can get involved – at Stand C78.

Fabric designer and quilter Petra Prins from the Netherlands will be at the Dutch Heritage Fabric Stand, J64.

Award-winning quilter Susan de Vanny will be demonstrating on the Bernina Q 20 sit-down longarm quilting machine at Stand D22.

At the Husqvarna Viking Stand, B76, Paula Storm will be demonstrating machine techniques at 11am and 2 pm daily.

Helen Godden will be demonstrating the Sweet Sixteen quilting machine at 11.30 am and 1.30 pm daily, at Handi Quilter, Stand B86.

Leonie & Bill West from Westalee Design will be at Punch with Judy Stand F02. Leonie is introducing a new range of Artisan Templates for quilting stunning circular designs.

Hearts Project A touching display of hearts, by members of Angel Gowns Australia will be at the fair.

The group’s volunteer seamstresses were asked to use remnants from donated wedding dresses to make small padded and embellished heart shapes. These will be displayed and then sold to raise funds to help continue our program of gifting Angel Gowns Australia garments to bereaved families. You are also invited to sit and make a heart to contribute to the display, with materials provided.

There will also be a display of vintage wedding gowns which have been donated including some fabulous 1960s era dresses.

Also, there will be beautiful Angel Gowns garments on display, made by group members from around Australia.

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. These are then gifted to bereaved families through hospitals and funeral homes to honour little angels who are stillborn, who have not survived an illness, or are born prematurely and don’t make it home from hospital.

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BeBe Bold and Wabi-Sabi Designs have collaborated to create a display of beautiful textiles of this kind. There are some very old pieces and some that are newly created in the boro style with precious leftover fabrics being used to create new, character-filled items.

In boromono (literally worn out/rag things), scraps and pieces of old textiles are given new life. Born of hardship, boro textiles recycle, mend, patch, and reinforce for warmth. Cold snowy winters meant that jackets, kimono and sleeping covers all needed to be as warm as possible, and so the stitching together of multiple layers was essential.

Savour a display of Japanese boro textiles at the fair Boro is not a method, it is an inspiring folk tradition of saving and stitching which still speaks to us today. Come and see the wonderful world of Japanese boromono textiles at the fair.

Pictured: Japanese boro textiles from the collection of BeBe Bold and Wabi-Sabi Designs.

Meet the Guilds If you’d like to meet people who share your craft passion, consider joining a group – it may open up a new world of craft for you.

Come along and see some of their finest work on display and find out what activities they have planned. New members are always welcome! Whether your interest is in embroidery, spinning and weaving, textile art, quilting, needlework, smocking, tatting or calligraphy – there’s a group for you: Angel Gowns Australia Inc ATASDA NSW - Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association Inc Aussie Hero Quilts

Handweavers & Spinners Guild of NSW Inc Knitters’ Guild NSW Inc Macknit Inc - NSW Machine Knitters Association

Australian Lace Guild NSW Branch Inc

QuiltNSW

Australian Sewing Guild (NSW)

Stewart House Knitters

Australian Society of Calligraphers Cavalcade Of History & Fashion

Smocking Arts Guild of NSW Inc The Folk & Decorative Artists’ Association of Australia Inc

Decoupage Guild of NSW Inc

The Tatters’ Guild of Australia NSW Branch Inc

Doll Collectors Club Of NSW Inc

Wrap with Love Inc

Embroiderers’ Guild NSW Inc

Bite Size

papercraft techniques Join Doug and Dina from Catchy Crafts, Stand C54, as they take the mystery out of papercrafting by introducing you to many different techniques.

Take papercrafting to the next level with these FREE daily sessions.

Each presentation will run for around 20 to 30 minutes, with a section at the end for questions and a chance for you to have a play with the products used. Program runs daily, no bookings required. Head to the Bite Size Papercraft Techniques area.

9.30am – 10.30am: Latest Machines, Tools and Gadgets in Paper Crafting. Learn about the exciting paper crafting machines and tools currently on the market. With so many different types, it is easy to be confused. Doug will share tips and ideas on how to get the most out of your tools. t

Back to School

Listen and learn in these FREE sessions at Quilthouse Schoolhouse with Pauline from Pauline’s Quilters World and Brenda from Flip la K. Located in Aisle C. 10am to 10.45am: Free-motion Quilting with Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World Fantastic ways to set yourself up for free motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine – no need to pin those quilts anymore and no stress in your shoulders or neck. Tips galore!

11am to 11.45am: Breaking Down the Big Picture Block by Block with Brenda

10.45am – 11.30pm: Which Inks to Use? With so many inks on the market it is easy to get confused about which one to use.

Learn what each type of ink is used for and find out how to use inks with embossing powders to create stunning effects.

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11.45am – 12.45pm: Playing with Colour – Exploring the World of Markers, Glitters and Powders. There are so many colouring mediums on the market that it is easy to be overwhelmed.

Dina will be covering alcohol markers, watercolour markers, Lindy’s mica powder and colour bursts. Learn how to use them to colour stamped images, create backgrounds and even directly onto your stamps. t

Points the easy way – Review the basic process then discover the new templates that make points and diamonds fun and easy.

12noon to 12.45pm: Quilt As You Go, Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World Who said we should quilt last? Join Pauline as she shares her fantastic quilt-asyou-go methods. The new way to make quilts!

1pm to 1.45pm: Breaking Down the Big Picture Block by Block with Brenda Taking ‘scary’ out of curved blocks – Flip la K templates make curve blocks quick and easy – from Drunkard’s Path, American Beauty and Winding Ways – learn how to create these traditional blocks the Flip la K way – fun and easy!

2pm to 2.30pm: Dressed Up Jacket and Tops with Pauline

1.30pm – 2.45pm: Art Journaling Basics – Using Stencils, Gelli Plates, Gelatos, Stamps and more. This is the time to get messy! Art journaling is all about fun… come and see some of the techniques and products that are helping make art journaling so incredibly popular.

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3pm – 3.45pm: Beautiful t Blooms – Creating and Colouring Flowers with Dies, Punches and Mediums. Flowers are a beautiful addition to all forms of paper craft, from cardmaking to journaling and much more. Let your garden bloom in this class where you will learn to create flowers using a number of different techniques and tools.

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Learn how to turn a basic pre-purchased sloppy joe (sweatshirt) into a stunning, one of a kind fashion statement, not only for you but children too.

2.45pm to 3.15pm: Flip-N Great Products To Make Your Quilting a Breeze!

Brenda will show you the latest products used in her workshop to make your patchwork experience fast, fun and flip-n easy!

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NEW! Don’t let space restrictions dictate what you can create!

Come down to our stand #B86 and test drive the newest addition to the Handi Quilter family.

The HQ Simply Sixteen allows quilters to finish any size quilt without the space requirements of a conventional frame.

Come talk to us about our Great Show Specials and Bonus Offers! www.handiquilter.com.au (02) 4337 3737    

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Come and visit our stand #B87 to see how truly fantastic the GO! QubesTM are!

Each GO! QubeTM includes eight mix & match dies, a cutting mat, an instructional DVD and 13 FREE block patterns!

Great Show Specials on both Cutters and Dies!

www.accuquilt.com.au (02) 4337 3737

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Free demonstrations Heroes and Villains

Pick up great tips from the experts!

See the Brother ScanNCut machine and learn how to use it at daily demonstrations at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm daily – at Brother, Stand B60.

At Material Obsession, Stand C71, Kathy Doughty will give tips on selecting fabrics, Wendy Williams will be demonstrating wool appliqué.

At Vetty Creations, Stand C86, Yvette Stanton will demonstrate embroidery stitches.

At Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand F41, Dorothy Clee will demonstrate Circle and Seam Wizard [Friday morning only] plus there will be demonstrations throughout the day on sewing curves for a perfect result.

Learn to create your own original fabrics using a wide range of surface design techniques with award-winning textile artist Lisa Walton at Dyed & Gone To Heaven, Stand E19. See how much fun you can have with fabric painting, stencilling, screen printing and the new fabulous Art Foamies stamps.

These pop up classes are great for the kids, with big kids allowed too!

Create something unique with the I’m a Craftaholic team at Stand C22

Peler Bead Keyring Celebrate your favourite character and make it into your own keyring. You can also take home other character patterns to do at home. Class cost $7.50.

All day class.

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

Sand art Looking to encourage your child to be the next Picasso? Let them create their own sand art picture. Class cost $5. All day class.

See new DIY kits, Painting with Crystals demonstrated at Zyneri, Stand F86.

Izzii will show you how to get creative with Napkin Art at Stand E92.

Plus! Enjoy a free Make N Take class Learn how to use new Thin Cuts and Water Brushes at free Make and Take classes at Close To My Heart, Stand F25!

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Fun with Tulle

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 22. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details, visit www.craftevents.com.au

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

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It’s easy to have themed parties at home. With Mod Podge and tulle you can learn different ways to create a memorable and unique theme party.

Make a tulle and ribbon tulle ball or wand plus serving plate and glass. You will also get instructions on further decorations and ideas for boys, girls and even grown-ups’ parties.

Class cost $25. Class from 11.30am to 3pm daily.

Hand Painted Shoes Create your own project using Fabric Creations fabric paint, either freehand or with stencils and instructions to create your own comic character shoes. Please bring along a pair of canvas shoes to participate. Class cost $20, with patterns to take away. Class from 10.30am to 2pm daily.

Class bookings are essential. Visit I’m a Craftaholic, Stand C22 or email: sales@imacraftaholic.com (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

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Your next step in Quilting Take your quilting a step further using Leonie West’s TempLeeQuilt™ technique – appliqué (raw edge) and quilt at the same time using Westalee Templates on your Domestic Machine.

Westalee Design has developed a RULER FOOT and a series of quilting templates to suit Low Shank and High Shank Domestic Sewing Machines.

Leonie West will be on our Stand F02, demonstrating free motion quilting on a Domestic Sewing Machine using her Ruler Foot with Templates, including the new range of ARTISAN CURVE TEMPLATES shown here.

There is a wide variety of template designs you can now choose from, normally reserved for the longarm machine quilters.

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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Christmas Craft

ALL YEAR ROUND

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Christmas gift and decoration ideas!

Enjoy the magic of Christmas – in June! Catch these free 30-minute demonstrations each day, no bookings required.

Find them in the Christmas demo area 10am Christmas Hoops. Kay Dean and Deb Smith Deans, Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons, Stand B91. These new hoops range from a simple heart design, to a nativity scene. Hear about the versatility of using hoops and buttons to create unique Christmas decorations and gifts. 10.30am Fabulous Festive Table Runner. Pamela Davis,

Picklemouse Corner, Stand E70. Decorate your table this festive season with one of these special runners. Lots of designs to see and make.

11am Fast Christmas Gifts. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand E34. Learn to make quick and easy gifts; jewellery using glass cabochons, bookmarks, gift bags, pins, t-shirts, cute activity tins for kids; racing cars, dinosaurs, little red riding hood and more.

There is a gift idea for everyone! 11.30am BeBe Bold Sashiko Christmas Stars. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles, Stand F01. See how easy it is to make Christmas Sashiko Star decorations. 12noon Barossa Christmas Gifts with Yo-Yos, Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand B14. Heather will demonstrate how to make Yo-yos and Dresden Plates, then show to put them together to make gorgeous Christmas-themed gifts. 1pm Here Comes Santa Claus! Fabrics 4u2, Stand C79. Start planning your handmade Christmas with clothing, toys, decorations and gifts. So many fabulous ideas!

1.30pm Folded Star Hexagon.

Pamela Davis, Picklemouse Corner, Stand E70.

Learn how to make a folded star hexagon which can have many different applications to decorate your home this Christmas!

2pm Twisted Hearts for Christmas. Deb Russel, Flip la K, Stand B24. Deb will demonstrate how Twisted Hearts templates can be used to create gorgeous Christmas gifts including quilts, wall hanging and ‘pocket’ Christmas tree decorations. 2.30pm Christmas Applique, Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative

Applique, Stand F82. Catch Bev make an Aussie-style Christmas design – perfect for embellishing t-shirts, Christmas stockings, aprons and more.

Dining at the fair New cafe area Treat yourself to something special at a new addition to the Craft & Quilt Fair.

The new cafe located in the middle of the floor is a great place to sit, relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the fair. Choose from a variety of tasty treats, and you’ll leave refreshed to enjoy the rest of your day.

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Free Hands-on Sewing Classes Test drive the latest Janome quilting and embroidery machines at the fair.

Enjoy these free hands-on, one-hour classes with the Janome team.

Quilting Experience the new Horizon MC9400QCP machine and make a fun hands-on project.

Class times 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm daily.

Class cost: Free Book at Janome, Stand D76.

Machine Embroidery Embroidered Pouch Experience Janome’s top-of-the-line embroidery only machine – the Memory Craft 500E and stitch out a project sewn completely in the hoop, using the built-in embroidery designs.

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

Class cost: Free Book at Janome, Stand D76.

Dreaming New to the fair this year is a unique display of beautiful dream catchers Dream catchers have been around for generations and are currently enjoying a revival. A challenge was put to craft fair exhibitors to create a dream catcher using anything at all, including materials they offer at the fair.

Native American legend says that good dreams pass through the hole in the centre of the web while bad dreams are caught in the web. The good dreams will flow down the feathers to the person while the bad dreams dissolve in the daylight…

Come and see the different interpretations and be inspired to make one of your own!

Close To My Heart design

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Meet our new

‘ Aurora Australis’ the next generation BERNINA Aurora phenomenon.

Check at the BERNINA stand for the

UNBELIEVABLE PRICE* *Only while stocks last

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Designed to handle all your sewing, quilting and embroidery projects to perfection, the new BERNINA 570QE features: • Easy navigation on a centrally located colour touch screen • CB hook and 5.5 mm stitch width for perfect stitch quality • BERNINA Stitch Regulator and optional embroidery • 10 year warranty The BERNINA 570QE is everything you need at an unbelievable price!

To find out more about the new BERNINA 570QE, call 1800 237 646 or visit www.bernina.com.au or your local authorised BERNINA dealer.

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LOVE Tula Pink Sew & Go Classes

On Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Tula will also mak e an appearance in cla ss!

If you LOVE Tula Pink, you are going to LOVE Bernina’s hands-on two-hour workshops on at the fair.

You will sew with the fabulous Bernina 350 Tula Pink machine that’s full of fabulous features such as 191 practical and decorative stitches, slide on extension table, the practical Free Hand System (FHS), plus 7 feet including practical sewing feet, walking foot, open toe embroidery foot, 1/4” patchwork foot and quilting foot.

Take home a ‘LOVE’ Tula table runner created using Tula’s funky fabrics. All workshop participants will go in the draw to win Tula’s Treasures, a wonderful bundle of fat quarters from Tula’s Free Spirit range and Tula’s hardware – 8in fabric shears with a total prize value of $236.

Here’s a great opportunity to get a one-off collectable – Bernina will have a limited number of demo machines illustrated with Tula Pink artwork which Tula will personally autograph for buyers.

Tickets available at the Bernina stand, D24 on the day only. Be early as tickets will sell fast.

Class times: 10am and 1pm daily Class cost: $40 includes all fabrics

Getting there – it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4!

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FREE ferries from Darling Harbour (10 minute trip) and Circular Quay (30 minute trip)

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FREE buses from Central Station (25 minute trip)

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DRIVE, TAXI or PRIVATE CAR drop off at the front door. PARKING is plentiful

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PEDESTRIANS walking from public transport points can catch the FREE shuttle bus from James Craig Road

1. FerryTimes

Darling Harbour, Convention Jetty, in front of Harbourside Shopping Centre: Ferry departs every 20 minutes; travel time 10 minutes. Disabled access on some ferries (see website).

• First ferry departs Darling Harbour at 7.20am.

• Last ferry departs Glebe Island at 6pm.

NEW Circular Quay Departure: Commissioner Steps Wharf, in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Ferry departs every hour; travel time is about 30 minutes.

No wheelchair access on this ferry.

• First ferry departs Circular Quay at 8.30am.

• Last ferry departs Glebe Island at 5pm.

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2. BusTimes

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.

• First bus from Central Station: 8am, until 5pm • Last bus departs the fair, to Central Station at 5.30pm

3. Parking

PARKING PRICES: Sydney Exhibition Centre at Glebe Island (SECGI), Rozelle has plenty of parking available and the rate has been reduced.

• $25 Early Bird Rate – Entry before 10am • $35 Entry after 10am • $20 Entry after 2pm The Centre operates two parking stations, P1 and P2. Should you park in P2, there is a complimentary shuttle service that will 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. 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. The journey takes just two minutes. Marshalls will be on hand, ready to help.

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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Free Workshops 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.

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10am ♥ Sashiko Hitomezashi ‘One Stitch Sashiko’.

Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold, Stand F01. See how easy Hitomezashi is – with the new pre-stencilled dotted grid fabric. See new kits and samples. 10.30am Unique Quilts with Just One Fabric. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand F22. Experience the magic of creating a stunning quilt from just one fabric. This exciting technique is fun, fast and rewarding. See many samples plus the availability of suitable fabrics, each with their unique project sheet. 11am ♥ Quilt As You Go, Reversible Scrap Quilts. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand F69. Get your stash out and turn it into fun, reversible quilt as you go quilts. Includes a trunk show of her new and favourite designs. Learn Monica’s favourite quilt as you go methods that will revolutionise the way you make quilts forever. 11.30am ♥ Turn Your Scarves into Fashion Statements. My Little Bead Shop, Stand F07. More than 20 new creative ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements. Free giveaways during talk! 12noon ♥ Flannel Fixation. Pamela Davis, Picklemouse Corner, Stand E70. Make a quilt for family and friends, young and old with this very special fabric. Learn how to marry it with other material to create interesting texture and added appeal. New fabric, kits and patterns available.

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12.30pm ♥ Boro Sashiko Stitching. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold, Stand F01. Jane will demonstrate how easy and satisfying Boro sashiko stitching is to do. Techniques and samples from Japan’s past will be shown.

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How to Make the Perfect Handbag. Monica Poole, 1pm Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand F69. Get great tips and advice on interfacing and more to help you make fabulous fashion handbags that you’ll be proud to say “I made it myself!” 1.30pm Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand B14. Learn how to create scrap quilts from fabric strips, jelly rolls and rulers. Plus receive a free information sheet. 2pm Paper Trends for 2016. Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen, Stand E34. See inspiring samples, new products and cost cutting tips and tricks, plus male cards and scrapbooking pages. 2.30pm Template & Mirror Magic. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand F22. Put the magic back into accurate piecing with Margaret’s specially designed templates for hand or machine piecing. Explore beautiful nine-patch blocks, stunning eight-pointed stars, hexagon and octagon wedges or simple curved piecing. Learn quick and simple ways to keep the fun in your patchwork with stunning results.

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3pm Candlewicking – On Trend Embroidery. Margaret Upston, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand F69. Enjoy a variety of projects and ideas from Margaret’s new book and learn about this elegant form of embroidery with the guru. 10am ♥ Learn How To Make Your Own Lampshade.

Valerie Gautier, My Patch Fabrics, Stand F76. Join Valerie and learn all of the tips and tricks to create your own custom designed lampshades.

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10.30am ♥ Hand Stitching Tips & Tricks. Nikki Tervo, Nikki Tervo Designs, Stand F21. Learn all the ‘tricks’ to give your hand stitching a professional finish.

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11am Quilt-As-You-Go with Pre-Printed Batting and the New Mariner’s Star. Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand F02. New! Quilting On The Grid, a reversible quilting technique using gridded batting, plus preprinted batting and Mariner’s Star sewn from fabric strips! 11.30am Fit to Flatter. My Patch Fabrics, Stand F76. Learn how to alter standard sewing patterns to achieve a flattering fit – just for you – and solve the most common fitting issues of length and bust measurements.

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12noon The Beauty of Liberty Art Fabric Revealed. Robyn Shapiro, The Strawberry Thief, Stand B70. Learn about the Liberty Art Fabric range and how to use it in your designs, and ways of working with the colours, patterns and textures.

Mixing Quilt Elements. Kathy Doughty, Material 12.30pm Obsession, Stand C71. Explore use of shapes and fabrics to make dynamic, personal results by just shifting your point of view! ♥ Wanna Applique? Here is the Easy Way! Janeene, My 1pm Patch Fabrics, Stand F76. Learn the secrets to producing perfect machine appliqué every time, and template design, threads, needles and finishing methods. Tips, tricks and ideas for appliqué.

Quilting with Templates on your Domestic Sewing 1.30pm Machine. Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand F02. Learn about quilting with templates on your domestic sewing machine. Leonie will introduce you to her ‘TempLeeQuilt’ method of quilting and appliqué.

Plus see samples too. 2pm ♥ Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques.

Juanita Bugge, Sewing Buddies Australia, Stand F41. Judy Niemeyer Paper Piecing is super easy to do, but can seem daunting at first. Learn tips, how to read Judy’s pattern, set up for fabric cutting and add fabrics, both straight and curved piecing. Plus paper piecing tools, and how they work. 3pm Faux Trapunto – How to Make your Quilts Pop! My Patch Fabrics, Stand F76. Learn how to add depth to your quilts with this simple faux trapunto method using your sewing machine.

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10am ♥ Laser Cut Magic – So Easy! Sharon Bradley, Waitomo Sew Worms, Stand C67. See how easy it is to create a fun and fabulous block with laser cut fabrics and fusible web. Lots of different uses such as quilts, bags and pretty wall hangings – heaps of different designs to inspire you! 10.30am Wonderful Projects using Versatile Scrap Crazy Templates.

Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand E01. Use scraps from your stash or buy new fabrics to create a wide variety of blocks with the Scrap Crazy Ruler sets. Heather shares lots of ideas and samples to get you inspired.

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11am ♥ Close to My Heart – the Show Me How Company! Stand F25. See new papercraft techniques that you will use again and again in your crafting, scrapbooking and card making. See different inking and sponging techniques combining new water brushes, thin cuts and various stamping, inking and sponging techniques. Plus learn how to get many uses from just one tool!

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11.30am Making Magic with Jinny Beyer Border Prints. Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand D81. ISee how easy and effective incorporating Jinny Beyer’s border print fabrics into your blocks and quilts can be… from hexagons to octagons and everything in between! 12noon Different Uses for threads to extend your knowledge.

Barrie Ashton, WonderFil Specialty Threads (Canada), Stand E48. Learn different techniques with new Sue Spargo and other heavy weight threads.

Also, see the difference that can be achieved in using fine bobbin threads and pre wound bobbins. 12.30pm ♥ New Ideas in Applique. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, Stand F82. Applique has never been so easy and fun. Come along and enjoy new ideas with Bev.

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1pm ♥ Embellish and Adorn. Miss Rose Sister Violet, Stand F05.

Inspiring and fun and incredibly creative! Learn how easy it is to adorn and embellish just about anything! From plain to fantastic in minutes. 1.30pm Whats’s all the Buzz About? Marie Kellett, Mercier, Stand C80. Learn how to create sustainable beeswax food wrap using gorgeous fabrics. They will save you money, make beautiful gifts and the environment will thank you. 2pm Working with Circles and Curves the Easy Way. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand E01. Discover patchwork flowers, Cheat’s Cathedral Window and easy Drunkards Path blocks, all using circles. Learn how easy it is working with curves to make a curved four patch quilt and other interesting blocks.

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2.30pm Tried Silk Cocoons? Joy White, Starr Laces & Ribbons, Stand F73. Have you tried silk cocoons to create beaded tassels, embellishments, jewellery or quilt art? Joy will demonstrate dyeing cocoons, quickly and simply using Ozecraft dyes. Come along….and be inspired!

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Personal Touch

Professional Finish

Another industry first from Brother, the Persona PRS100 introduces to the market the first single needle embroidery machine with free motion quilting capability. It is easy to unlock your creativity and true embroidery potential with professional results in your own home.

Come and see the impressive Persona PRS100 for yourself at stand B60

PRS100 SPECIAL

7999

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PLUS CHOOSE ONE BONUS FROM THESE: • FREE MOTION QUILT KIT VALUE: $999 OR • ADVANCED CAP FRAME 2 SET VALUE: $1,050

If you were excited about ScanNCut before, you will definitely be amazed by it now. The new ScanNCut CM900 offers new features and improvements that will help take your creative craft to a whole new level!

New

creativity with no limits CM900 SPECIAL

$

Come and view our daily demonstrations at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm at stand B58

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PLUS RECEIVE THIS BONUS 12” X 12” SCANNING MAT AND 12” X 12” LOW TACK MAT. BONUS VALUE: $70.90

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Sew Easy!

Sashiko Hint Corner Join Sue and Colleen at Indigo Niche, Stand F42, for hints and techniques on the gentle art of Sashiko and Boro stitching

Beautifully Decorated Tea Towel Brother Sew Easy classes daily!

Test drive the ScanNCut Machine and Innov-ís 1110 – a sewing and quilting machine – and create a beautifully decorated tea towel. You will learn how quick and easy appliqué designs can be cut using the ScanNCut machine then use the Innov-ís 1110 to decorate the tea towel and sew a button using the machine.

Times: 10.30am and 1pm Duration: 90 minutes Cost: $5 Book at Stand B60 Note: fabrics used may differ from the one pictured

The three daily one-hour classes and free demonstrations are ideal for all skill levels.

10am: t Wine Coaster:

Stitch a coaster with pre-printed one stitch fabric – learn how to create your own pattern from this small sashiko project.

Class duration: One hour.

Kit cost $20.

11.30am to 12noon: Join Sashiko Hint Corner and learn t

about cottons, designs, transfer of designs and needles – it’s free! See fabulous starter kits too.

12.30pm: Slide Clasp t Boro Purse: A fun class • Bright fabrics • Amazing 100% wool felt • Specialists in knit fabrics and dressmaking patterns for adults and children • Australian designers • Modern quilt patterns featuring Passionately Sewn and Wendy Williams.

Fair special: Purchase two patterns and get 10% off!

See us at stand F76 mypatchfabrics.com.au

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to learn the basics of the recycling process of Boro technique. Sue will teach the Boro technique and Colleen will show you how to complete the project.

Class duration: One hour.

Kit Cost $25.

2.30pm: Transfer your own Sashiko Designs: Learn how easy t

• Modern and contemporary

it is to collect designs and transfer to fabric to enable you to create your very own designs for Sashiko Class duration: One hour.

Kit cost $20.

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Make and Takes Plan your day ★ New Make & Take Class

♥ Perfect for beginners

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

 10am ★ Watercolour Techniques with Distress Inks.

Nicole Farrell, Craft Queen.

Learn how to use distress inks as watercolours – this is a versatile technique that can be used in card making and scrapbooking. You’ll make two cards in the class and we’ll share plenty of inspiring samples. Kit cost $20. Book at Craft Queen, Stand E34.  11am ★ Fibres To Fill Forgotten Spaces.

Lynette Hendry, The Olive Road. Stitch your way through a variety of fibres, securing them in exciting new ways. Mix classic with innovative, brights and pastels, lace and scraps.

So, thread up, up-skill and have some stitching fun! Kit cost $20. Book at Stand F75.  12noon Make the Perfect Skirt Pattern for You! Annamaria Granato, Ciam Pattern Making. Draft the perfect skirt pattern to your own measurements to take 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! Kit cost: $25. Book at Stand B17.  1pm ★ ♥ Quirky Button Headband.

Elizah Davey, Verandah. Learn to cover buttons and make a quirky headband.

You’ll take home more covered buttons to decorate a pincushion, cushion or other home decor or fashion accessories. Kit cost $25 – includes headband, buttons and fabrics. Book at Stand D69.  2pm ★ Five Gorgeous Cards plus a Card Gift Box! Close To My Heart.

Learn lots of cardmaking tips and techniques using Base & Shade and My Acrylix™ Blocks, heat embossing, sponging, background stamping and layered stamping. Kit cost $25 includes all materials to complete five cards plus gift card box. Book at Stand F25.  10am Three Strand Charm Bracelet: Choose Red, Black or Turquoise.

Cathy Matias, Bead Them Up. Make this charming threestrand bracelet using elastic and gorgeous colours. Learn how to finish off elastic bracelets easily, and how to attach charms using wire-wrapped loops and jump rings. Kit cost $25 each colour. Book at stand B33.  11am Pincushion. Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Make your own strawberryshaped pincushion. The kit includes all materials plus you will learn great ideas to embellish! Kit cost $15. Book at Stand C82.  12noon ★ ♥ Design Your Own Button Hoop. Kay Deans and Deb Deans-Smith, Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons. Learn how to create your own Button Hoop choosing from their large range of novelty buttons. Choose to stitch your design or use Prismacolor pencils to complete your project. Your kit includes everything (loan of pencils in class) to complete your design, and your choice of buttons. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B91.

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 1pm English Paper Piecing. Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Join the revival – paper piecing is perfect for modern quilts! Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand C82.  2pm Stitching with Nikki. Nikki Tervo Designs.

Learn to colour a stitchery, and permanently set it, ready to stitch. Kit cost $20, Book at Stand F21.  10am ★ ♥ The Notebook Case.

Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. No sewing required! A new take on a classic style. This beautiful oil cloth case has two internal pockets. Spirax Note Book No. 561 or any size up to 10cm x 16.5cm will fit nicely. Great introduction to attaching frames with no stitching holes. Available in a variety of colours. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand B63.  11am ♥ Japanese ‘Hoshi’ Origami Stars. Alison Yamazaki, Wabi Sabi Designs.

Enjoy learning to make these fun folded stars out of beautiful Japanese fabric. The only sewing is attaching the cord! Kit includes fabrics and cord for two stars and full photo instructions to take home. Be careful making these becomes addictive! Kit cost $20, Book at Stand C83.  12noon ♥ Oil Cloth Smart Phone Case. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Quick and easy to make! This super cute phone case is made with durable oil cloth, rivets and a leather snap closure. Available in two sizes and a choice of prints. Kit cost $20.

Book at Stand B63.  1pm Border Print Pin Cushion.

Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s Drapery. Use fabulous border prints in new ways and make a cute, practical pin cushion. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand D81.  2pm ♥ Shibori & Indigo Dyeing.

Shuji Yamazaki, Wabi Sabi Designs. Learn a range of fundamental shibori techniques and have fun experimenting with binding, tying and clamping to create patterns on a cotton handkerchief using our vat of natural Japanese indigo dye (scarf available at $30). Kit cost $20, Book at Stand C83.  11am ★ ♥ Kanmuri (Crown) Sewing Case. Dai Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Make cute wrapped buttons with the new style three-tier self cover button kit from Japan and discover how easy making this case is – it’s a perfect gift for family and friends. Finished size: 4.3 x 4.3 x 1.6 inches. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand F52.  12noon ★ ‘Honey I’m Home’ Bird House block.

Sharon Bradley, Waitomo Sew Worms. Make a quick and easy quilt block with McKenna Ryan’s beautiful design. Kit cost $28 - includes pattern and all fabrics with fusible web attached. Book at Stand C67  2pm Stitched Pincushion or Coaster. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles & Craft.

Learn how easy and effective Hitomezashi (One Stitch) sashiko is to achieve while making a Hydrangea Flower pattern pincushion or coaster. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand F01.

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

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 Bag Offer Present this voucher to receive a beautiful tote bag, with over 13 products inside, RRP $39.95 – total retail value more than $150 for only $39!

Limit 3 per customer (while stocks last).

(Colour and content of bag may vary from image) Designer mugs $8 each

Kids Bear purses $5 each

Stand D01 Scissorman.com.au

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

Crafty badges $3 each

Chalkboard mugs $10 each

Stand D01 Scissorman.com.au

Sew Much Brighter!

Present this voucher to receive a Daylight Ultra Bright LED Sewing Machine Lamp that runs on mains power for only $48, regular price $69.95. Limit of 3 per customer (while stocks last).

Lanyards $3 each

Multitool $15

Stand D01 Daylightman.com.au

MAGnificent Floor Lamp Deal Present this voucher to receive a shadowless Daylight MAGnificent LED magnifier lamp that can be used as either a floor or table lamp for only $98, retail value $149.95.

Limit of 3 per customer (while stocks last).

Heart Container $5 each

Crafty Pouches $9 each

Stand D01 Daylightman.com.au

Ultimate Adjustable Floor Lamp Present this voucher to receive an amazing LED floor lamp with adjustable light colour and level of brightness – four levels of each. RRP $165, for only $128 (while stocks last).

Stand D01 Daylightman.com.au Live. Love. Make. bag $15

Coffee Travel Mug $5

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Margaret’s Fabrics - Free Easy Hoop: Sign up for Margaret’s exclusive new candlewicking block of the Month ‘Butterflies and Flowers’ and receive a FREE Easy Hoop valued at RRP $25

Just $9.95 at the Show Gift Shop 101 Tips for Craft Book

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Stand F69 Margaret’s Fabrics Car Stickers $5 each

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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.com.au Redeemable at the Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair, Wednesday to Sunday June 22 – 26, 2016

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Craft Fair Friend Vol. 17 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.

Lucky Door Prizes - You could Win! YOU COULD WIN MORE THAN $1,450 IN PRIZES BY VISITING THE FAIR! 1ST PRIZE – $800 worth of Horn sewing and craft room furniture Prize may include pieces from the new Horn Modular range – six different ready-toassemble pieces to choose from for your sewing room. (Pictured: Six units valued between $349 and $649 each).

2ND PRIZE – Daylightman Prize Pack, valued at $409.90

3RD PRIZE – Gingher ‘Wren’ Scissors from Scissorman, valued at $149.95

• MAGnificent lamp RRP $149.95 • Sewing machine light RRP $59.95

The latest in the collectors’ series – new Gingher ‘Wren’ designer scissors.

• Daylight Wafer A3 lightbox RRP $200

4TH PRIZE – Studio Mio Pack This pack features gorgeous fabric and bag making supplies.

Prize value $100

Giving all kids creativity Expertise Events, organisers of the Craft & Quilt Fair, has introduced a new initiative in 2016 – the Craft for Kids Foundation. The Foundation is for the collection and distribution of craft supplies, to give to charities for children in their care to use in craft activities.

Craft allows children to explore their creativity and is pure expression through their eyes with no rules or boundaries. The materials they work with are tactile, colourful and varied and provide children of all capacities to explore; with the satisfaction of making something as a gift or to keep.

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

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

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

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

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

To enter, complete the competition entry form you receive when you buy your ticket and put it in the barrel at the fair. The winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and the winners will be notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au Online ticket buyers will be automatically entered into the draw. For information please contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au Authorised under NSW Permit number: LTPS/16/03850

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Daily Workshop Timetable Class Time

Workshop 1 Listen & Learn

Workshop 2 Listen & Learn

Workshop 3 Listen & Learn

Make & Take 1 Hands-On

Make & Take 2 Hands-On

Watercolour Techniques with Distress Inks Craft Queen

Three Strand Charm Bracelet: Choose Red, Black or Turquoise Bead Them Up

More details on page 25 10am

Sashiko Hitomezashi ‘One Stitch Sashiko’ BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles

Learn How To Make Your Own Lampshade My Patch Fabrics

Laser Cut Magic Waitomo Sew Worms

10.30am

Unique Quilts with Just One Fabric Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics

Hand Stitching Tips & Tricks Nikki Tervo Designs

Versatile Scrap Crazy Template Projects The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs

11am

Quilt As You Go, Reversible Scrap Quilts Margaret’s Fabrics

Quilt-As-YouGo, Pre-Printed Batting & New Mariner’s Star Punch With Judy

The Show Me How Company!

Close To My Heart

11.30am

Scarves Into Fashion Statements My Little Bead Shop

Fit to Flatter My Patch Fabrics

Making Magic with Jinny Beyer Border Prints Miss Sampson’s Drapery

12noon

Flannel Fixation Picklemouse Corner

The Beauty of Liberty Art Fabric The Strawberry Thief

Threads: Different Uses, Extend Your Knowledge WonderFil Specialty Threads

12.30pm

Boro Sashiko Stitching BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles

Mixing Quilt Elements Material Obsession

New Ideas in Applique Craft Cubby & Creative Applique

1pm

How to Make the Perfect Handbag Margaret’s Fabrics

Wanna Applique? Here is the Easy Way! My Patch Fabrics

Embellish and Adorn Miss Rose, Sister Violet

1.30pm

Magic Half & Quarter Squares Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage

Quilting with Templates on a Domestic Machine Punch with Judy

Whats’s all the Buzz About?

Mercier

2pm

Paper Trends for 2016 Craft Queen

Judy Niemeyer Pattern Reading and Techniques Sewing Buddies Australia

Work with Circles & Curves the Easy Way The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs

2.30pm

Template & Mirror Magic Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics

3pm

Candlewicking – On Trend Embridery Margaret’s Fabrics

Make & Take 3 Hands-On

WORKSHOPS, MAKE & TAKES AND CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR ROUND TIMETABLE Make & Take 4 Hands-On

More details on page 28

Fibres to Fill Forgotten Spaces The Olive Road

Make the Perfect Skirt Pattern for You! Ciam Pattern Making

Strawberry Pin Cushion Blue Willow Cottage

Design Your Own Button Hoop Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons

Oil Cloth Smart Phone Case Studio Mio

Kanmuri (Crown) Sewing Case Patchwork Mariko

‘Honey I’m Home’ birdhouse block Waitomo Sew Worms

Christmas Hoops Krazy Kreations & Annie Lane Buttons

10am

Festive Table Runner Picklemouse Corner

10.30am

Fast Christmas Gifts Craft Queen

11am

Shashiko Christmas Stars BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles

11.30am

Christmas Gifts with Yo-Yos Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage

12noon

12.30pm

Quirky Button Headband Verandah

Five Gorgeous Cards plus a Card Gift Box! Close To My Heart

English Paper Piecing Blue Willow Cottage

Stitching with Nikki Nikki Tervo Designs

Border Print Pin Cushion Miss Sampson’s Drapery

Shibori & Indigo Dyeing Wabi Sabi Designs

Stitched Pincushion or Coaster BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles

Tried Silk Cocoons?

Starr Laces & Ribbons Faux Trapunto My Patch Fabrics

Class Time

See page 21

The Notebook Case Studio Mio

Japanese ‘Hoshi’ Origami Stars Wabi Sabi Designs

Christmas All Year Round Demonstrations

Here Comes Santa Claus!

Fabrics 4u2

1pm

Folded Star Hexagon Picklemouse Corner

1.30 pm

Twisted Hearts for Christmas Flip La K

2pm

Christmas Applique Craft Cubby & Creative Applique

2.30pm

Share the fair

3pm

#craftandquiltfair

More classes inside!

Pop Up classes

Sewing Machine classes

PLUS Free demonstrations

Paint N Take – page 8 Textile Art with ATASDA – page 8 Stitch with the Embroiderers’ Guild – page 4

Sashiko Hint Corner – page 27 Bite Size Papercraft Techniques – page 17 Heroes and Villains – page 19 Quilthouse Schoolhouse – page 17

Love Tula – page 23 Sew Easy – page 27 Janome Sewing Room – page 21

Including Brother ScanNCut – page 19

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