July 22 – 25, 2010

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July 22 – 25, 2010

Volume 11, Issue 4
... come and be inspired!
NEW This Year
Fashion ReFashion
Dyeing & Printing
Art U Wear
and much much more!
July 22 – 25, 2010
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Southbank
Wed, May 19 - Sun, May 23
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Come to Victoria’s biggest craft event.
It’s only once a year in Melbourne!
Thursday to Sunday
July 22 – 25, 2010
Open 9am to 5pm daily
and late ’til 7pm Saturday
Venue:
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
2 Clarendon St, Southbank, Victoria, 3006
Public transport & parking: details on page 6
Tickets:
Single day tickets: purchase at the door or buy online NOW
at www.craftfair.com.au. Online ticketing closes 5pm July 20.
• Adults $16
• Seniors, age or disability pensioners $15
• Children - 5 to 16 years $8, under 5 years FREE
• Family - 2 adults & 2 children $39
Group tickets: download a booking form from
www.craftfair.com.au or contact us – info on page 6 & 7.
• Pre-booked - minimum of 10 tickets $14 per ticket.
Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, July 12.
Multi-day passes†: Contact us or go to our website,
www.craftfair.com.au
• 2-Day Pass $30
• 3-Day Pass $43
• Friend’s Pass - unlimited entry & FREE cloakroom service $55
† Booking conditions: order and pay before July 12. ID may be required
for fair entry; passes not transferable. No refunds available.
For more information:
General Info: 02 9452 7575
Group & multi-day tickets: contact our Craft Group Coordinator.
Email: [email protected] Fax: 02 9975 3707
Website: www.craftfair.com.au
AVOID THE QUEUE
Purchase your ticket in advance!
Supported by:
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Organised by:
LETTER FROM
THE EDITOR
Dear Craft Fair friends,
I’ve just been to the Sydney Craft
& Quilt Fair. There were loads of
beautiful new products to buy and
demonstrations to watch. Look for
these highlights in Melbourne.
B2 Buttons & Beads have gorgeous
beaded brooches and lovely buttons
as well as the Japanese fabric badges
on our cover.
Azza
Azza French Style Scrapbooking
were demonstrating how to use their
templates for scrapbooking with a
difference.
Wendy Bailye’s felt studio was
buzzing with frenetic felting activity.
People were turning out hats, wraps
and accessories non-stop.
Sharyn Hall’s work
Sharyn Hall had visitors enthralled
with her exotic dyeing and printing.
Don’t miss the fair – it’s only once a
year and you never know what will
take your fancy.
See you there,
Wendy Bailye’s
Felt Studio
BE EARLY & WIN!
Blue Willow –
celebrating 10 years!
Each morning of the fair at 8.50am,
we hold a little warm up dance with
our exhibitors. We invite you to
join in – it’s fun and you could win
some great prize packs from Blue
Willow Cottage who design lovely
patterns and kits for all skill levels.
They also stock fantastic products
that make your craft and patchwork
easier and more efficient.
Meet Blue Willow Cottage at Stand E 35.
July 22 - 25, Thursday to Sunday
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SEE THE aNNUaL
QUILT SHOW
Check out the quilt
exhibition showcasing
the very best quilts from
members of the guild
EXPLORE THE
FELT STUDIO
Be inspired and learn
exciting new techniques
from Wendy Bailye and
stock up on felting goods
LEaRN NEW
SKILLS
Be inspired at a free
workshop or get handson at a craft circle
SHOPPING
bLISS!
Discover new products
& find exciting material
and tools for your next
craft project
DISCOVER
THE aRT OF SHIbORI
See colourful fabric
creations by guest
artist Sharyn Hall
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abouT The Fair
Tips To Plan Your Day
• Pass-out stamps are
available at the door for
re-entry on the same day.
• Cloakroom charge is $2
per item. Leave your coats,
bags, umbrellas and heavy
shopping! We recommend
leaving trolley bags here as
people can trip over them
in a crowd.
• Food and drinks will be
available at the venue cafes.
• The venue is accessible
for wheelchairs and prams.
• Respect copyright: craft
designers make their living
from the sale of their ideas
and designs. Make sure you
purchase a pattern rather
than copying their display.
Photography at the fair:
Please ask permission
before taking photographs.
Expertise Events strongly
supports the
protection of
intellectual
property rights
and copyright
law and unauthorised
photography is prohibited.
The Craft Fair Friend is published by
the organisers of the Craft & Quilt Fair
ABN 43 003 932 492
PO Box 6053 Frenchs Forest
NSW 2086 AUSTRALIA
© Copyright 2010
PEFC/xx-xx-xx
Contents
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Travel to the Fair
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Groups and Buses
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Colourful Fabric Creations!
– Sharyn Hall
10 Victorian Quilters Inc
Showcase
12 AP&Q AQC Challenge
quilts
14 Art U Wear
16 Craftalk
18 Let’s Go Shopping
24 Special Guests
26 Melbourne Bead Fair
28 Ideas Station
31 Sewing Art Studio
34 Felt Studio with Wendy
Bailye
37 Sew & Go
38 Free Workshops
43 Hands-on Sewing Sessions
44 Craft Circles
48 Make a Mad Hat
49 Saturday Night Class
Program
53 Fashion ReFashion
54 Izzii Art Studio
57 Win a Sewing Machine!
61 Shopping Vouchers
Page 59
Visit the
gift shop!
This Preview Magazine is printed under ISO
14001 environmental management accreditation.
The paper is PEFC certified. The Programme for
the Endorsement of Forest Certification scheme
(PEFC) provides an independent assurance to
consumers that the paper being used is sourced
from a certified, responsibly managed forest.
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getting to the Fair
The Melbourne Exhibition Centre is located on the
banks of the Yarra River in the Southbank precinct, 20
minutes from Melbourne Airport and a stroll from many
of the city’s restaurants, hotels, shopping areas and
the Crown Entertainment Complex.
Visit the website www.visitmelbourne.com to find out more.
Public transport
For public transport info call Metlink
on 131 638
or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
tram
Trams run regularly from outside the
Exhibition Centre.
Tram routes:
Route 96 - St Kilda to East Brunswick
Route 109 - Port Melbourne to Box Hill
Route 112 - West Preston to St Kilda
Bus
Buses service the Crown Entertainment Complex, which is located
across the road from the Exhibition Centre.
train
Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations are both a short stroll
from the Exhibition Centre. These stations are major hubs for
suburban, regional and interstate rail services. Suburban trains run
every 15 to 20 minutes.
taxi
Taxi ranks are right on the doorstep at the Exhibition Centre, the
Crown Entertainment Complex and Southern Cross train station.
Parking
Parking is available underneath the
Exhibition Centre. Early Bird and
weekend rates apply. For full details
visit www.mcec.com.au or call 03
9235 8000.
Details are correct at time of printing but
are subject to change. Please check
prices and details prior to travelling.
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CominG wiTh friendS
Book as a Group
Buy tickets with friends - save time and money!
Pre-purchase at least 10 tickets for you and your friends and save.
You can purchase a few tickets each to use over two or three days.
Tickets are just $14 per person when you book a group of 10
or more. Other benefits include:
• Free entry to the fair for the group organiser or bus driver, for
groups of 20 or more.
• No need to queue for tickets – enter and start shopping!
• Attend on any day of the fair – you don’t need to come on the
same day, just book your tickets together.
Tickets must be purchased by Monday July 12. To book: contact
us or download a Group Booking Form from the fair website.
Catch a Coach
No driving, no parking hassles, save petrol!
Travelling to the fair on an organised bus trip is not only convenient,
it’s also a relaxing. Here are two ways to join up with a group.
1. Several coach companies are listed on the website with trips to
the fair from different regions. An easy way to come to the fair
and meet new friends along the way! Just jump online or contact
ustofindoutmoreinformation.
2. Check with your local craft shop, craft, social or church groups
if they are organising a trip – if not put them in touch with us.
Contact us today! Craft Group Coordinator
Tel: 02 9452 7575 Fax: 02 9975 3707
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.craftfair.com.au
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COLOURFUL FABRIC
CReAtIOnS!
Meet guest artist Sharyn Hall and see her
fabric creations with colours that sing.
“With textiles I love the way the colours sing when they are
placed together correctly, the wonderful serendipity of
working long hours to find it all ‘falls into place.’ The right
combination of colour, shape, size, form and texture gives me
the opportunity to bring enjoyment to others.”
Sharyn Hall’s love for textiles began at an early age when she
would assist her mother, making soft toys, children’s clothing,
interior design items and accessories for sale. Since then Sharyn
has become a leader in textile arts. Sharyn excels in the art of
surface design using an endless array of techniques.
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Culture and landscape spark design ideas that imbue a
sense of spirit.
Sharyn uses photography as a tool and derives her core
inspiration from the colours and textures that her pictures depict.
The culture and landscape of her travels evoke a sense of direction
to her work and spark design ideas that imbue a sense of spirit.
Manipulation and embellishment
of the fabric surface through
techniques such as dyeing,
resists and discharges including
shibori are used to bring the
designs to life. As well a variety
of printing and mixed media
techniques, including computer
manipulated and generated
imagery are core methods
featured in her work. Sharyn also
utilises hand and machine stitching as well as beading, to create
colour and texture on the fabric surface.
Sharyn has travelled to Japan, the United States, Canada, the
United Kingdom, France and also Australia-wide to learn and
teach about the infinite diversity of textile surface design. This year
she will be travelling with the Craft & Quilt Fairs around Australia
to show first hand her internationally acclaimed textile skills and
provide inspiration.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet
Sharyn, sure to inspire and not to be missed!
Clockwise from top left: Shibori Textures, Shibori Orange Points, Sharyn Hall,
Fanciful Flower Garden and Desert Landscape. All work by Sharyn Hall.
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Victorian Quilt
ShowcaSe 2010
Unearthed by Jan Frazer
In what promises to be a totally
inspiring experience, this year,
the Victorian Quilters Inc display
presents over 300 examples of
traditional, innovative and art
quilts, proudly made by members
in a variety of sizes from miniature
to queen size. All visitors are
welcome to attend the awards
ceremony at noon on the opening
day of the Fair – Thursday July 22.
There’s also a number of other exhibits not to be missed:
• An enthralling retrospective of 30 quilts by Jan Frazer, featured
as the Profiled Quilter–includingherveryfirstone.
• The 13 quilts entered in the Victorian Quilters’ Twenty-Twenty
Challenge 2010.
• This year, two groups feature in Profile a Member Group,
with the Cohuna Quilters exhibiting their work from a Gloria
Loughman Workshop funded by a Grant from Victorian
Quilters Inc; as well as the newest group, Westernport Quilters,
displayingtheresultsoftheirfirstChallenge,depictingthe
superb coastal and mountain scenery surrounding them.
• In the Theme Area, quilts new and old depict the Winding Ways
block in all its forms, but the Innovative Category encourages
entrants to take it further into the world of reinvention – but with
its origins still recognisable.
• Victorian Quilters Inc is proud to be displaying the Quilt Aid
Quilts which, this year, is supporting the Fistula Hospital in
Addis Ababa. Helen Stubbings of Tasmania is the Australian
Coordinator for this project.
Demonstrations
Throughout the Exhibition,
VQ is demonstrating the quiltmaking process from cutting
it out to binding it, plus
hand-piecing, hand-quilting
and appliqué techniques, with
all quilts made going to the
Very Snuggly Quilt Program.
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Maskerade by Jan Frazer
Best of Australia Quilts
See a slice of quilting from each Australian state in this
special exhibition touring with the Craft & Quilt Fairs. The
eight quilts in the Best of Australia exhibit have all won the
Best of Show for their home state. This year’s winners are:
ACT: Happy Magic by Naomi Miyake
NT: Silhouette by Yvonne Boyd
NSW: Serenity by Wendy Smith
WA: Journey Down the Garden Path by Sheila Pye
QLD: Magellanic Magic by Stephanie Newman
SA: Tree of Life by Beth Roberts
VIC: Star Crazy by Linda Steele
Sponsored by
TAS: Travels by Marlene King
Top: Travels by Marlene King, Best of Show Island Quilts 2009,
Best of Australia 2010
Raffle Quilt
Karen Styles and her team at
Somerset Patchwork and Quilting
(Linda Bear and Sue Ambrose) have
produced this magnificent Raffle
Quilt, Somerset Stars, to their own
design – fussy-cut, machine-pieced
and long-arm machine-quilted. The
alternative prize is a Bernina 120
Sewing Machine. Tickets are only
$2 and already selling like hot cakes. It represents Victorian
Quilters’ only fundraiser of the year and aids their Grants and
charitable works Programs, as well as VQ events.
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Quilts to remember
New AP&Q AQC Challenge
quilts on display
Be inspired by the finalists’
entries in the second annual
AP&Q AQC Challenge.
More than 30 wonderful quilts will tour with the Craft & Quilt Fair
this year, sponsored by Australian Patchwork & Quilting magazine.
Original designs with the theme ‘Remember,’ by quiltmakers from
Australia, France, Canada, the United States and New Zealand,
competed for cash prizes totalling $7500.
The winners of the AP&Q AQC 2010 Challenge will amaze you and
the other entries are sure to stir emotion too.
Above: They Grow Up So Fast by Helen Godden.
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A group entry by the Material Girls;
Christine Kondratenko, Marilyn
Lowder, Sandra Lyons, Denise
Sargo and Kerry Stern, called
‘Remembering a Grecian Urn’
is inspired by Keats’ ‘Ode On a
Grecian Urn’. Their quilt shows how
elusive details become as we try to
remember, yet feel the essence of
what has been.
‘Double Happiness Shoes’ by
Margaret Lamb is a nostalgic
reminder of village life scenes from
her visits to China in the 1980s. At
this time people were just emerging
from the uniform drab grey or navy
Mao suits and starting to enjoy
choosing bright colours and quirky
designs again. Everyone wore these
colourful, locally stitched cloth shoes.
‘First Kiss’ by Anne Davis asks: was
your first kiss shy or sweet, tentative
or tender, did your heart skip a beat?
Helen Godden’s quilt ‘They Grow Up
So Fast!’ urges us to cherish every
day, recording precious moments of
a daughter’s journey growing up.
Don’t miss out on more than
30 wonderful quilts that will
tour with the Craft & Quilt Fair
this year!
From top: Detail of Remembering a Grecian Urn by Material Girls, Double
Happiness Shoes by Margaret Lamb and First Kiss by Anne Davis.
For information on the 2011 Challenge,
visit the AQC website.
The next Australasian Quilt
Convention will be at the
Royal Exhibition Building,
Carlton Gardens, Melbourne
on April 14 – 17, 2011.
www.aqc.com.au
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ART U WEAR
Visitors to the Fair this year can see
some of the costumes which were
created for a challenge at the Textile
Art Festival in Brisbane in June.
The theme of the Art U Wear challenge
was Alice in Wonderland and inspiration
abounds in the entries submitted by
fabric artists in response to it. Indeed,
their creations reflect the myriad diverse
reactions that are possible to this old
favourite and the various approaches they produced.
Alice herself had several gowns
designed for her – and a couple
of coats, too – all appropriate
to the different aspects of life
in Wonderland, particularly the
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. There
is even one for the Mad Hatter’s
wife – complete, of course,
with a stunning hat. A couple
of artists set Alice right here in
Australia, one giving her access
to the ‘wonderland’ of the Great
Barrier Reef. The other touches
on the use of long-legged
birds as croquet mallets – in
a profusion of luxurious emu
feathers. That wouldn’t happen
here for sure, she firmly believes,
but adds that: “Alice might fit in
well at the Birdsville Races”.
The Red Queen and the Queen
of Hearts both have sumptuous
costumes they’re bound to
be happy with and the rabbit
hole that started it all was
another source of inspiration.
The caterpillar, too, puts in an
appearance a couple of times,
as well as the keyhole and –
naturally – the White Rabbit.
See a selection of the
delightful pieces created
for this challenge!
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Alice is seen variously as
both ‘tall’ and ‘small’ by some
entrants, one of whom envisaged
her as ‘growing’ after the ‘Eat
Me’ cake episode, and designed
her an elegant – long – robe to
wear during this phase, complete
with keyholes to peep through.
Another, on the other hand, saw
her just like her own 2-year-old –
who looks so sweet and innocent
in her mum’s creation.
Apart from the extensive thought
and work that are apparent in
these pieces and the amazing
concepts they represent, the
designers’ statements describing
their creative processes are
also enthralling – and intriguing.
Altogether, it’s a spectacle
definitely not to be missed.
Sponsored by:
Opposite page: The Queen Plays
Cards by Amber McIntosh.
Top: Innocence & Imagination
by Zoe Hannam. Left: The Mad
Hatter’s Wife by Debbie Bell.
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craftalk
The new CRAFTALK stage area
features a panel of three expert
presenters who will solve your
craft conundrums. There will be
three 40-minute sessions each
day. Come and have your craft
questions answered and discover
great new ideas – it’s FREE!
11am Panel
Jeannette Trappett, The Stamp Trap
Jeannette is continually developing new techniques for stamping
that can be used for cardmaking, embellishing scrapbook layouts,
fabric printing and more.
Judy Hall, Punch with Judy
Judy has extensive experience in fabric manipulation techniques
and texturing textiles. She owned a sewing machine distributorship
for nearly 20 years and now runs a successful mail order/website
business.
Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork
Gai’s specialty is patchwork, quilting and appliqué. She has tips on
fabric choice, colour basics and tricks with piecing and appliqué.
12.30pm Panel
Prudence Mapstone, Prudence Mapstone
Prudence has expertise in fibre art including art knitting and
sculptural crochet. She loves creating wearable art and is always
experimenting with unusual textiles and fibres.
Julie Wallace, Quilters Barn
Julie has been part of the patchwork industry for 20 years. She
has written three books on patchwork, produced a video and DVD.
She has also designed over 600 fabrics, taught all over the world
including Japan, America, Holland, Sth Africa, the UK China and on
a Pacific cruise and Caribbean cruise.
Rosemary Whittaker, Stitch in Time
Rosemary is a patchwork and sewing enthusiast
with over 18 years’ experience in her field.
Her love of colour and dressmaking is
evident in the advice and knowledge
she shares with her customers.
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Get your
project
answers
here!
2pm Panel
Lisa Walton, Dyed & Gone to Heaven
Lisa Walton is an award-winning quilter and quilt designer
and teacher. She has skills in designing art quilts, fabric dyeing
and bead embellishment and brings a wealth of knowledge
to the forum.
Pamela Mathers, AKM Yarns and Knits
Pamela is a very experienced designer and knitter in all aspects
of knitting. With many years of hands-on knowledge, she has a
lot to share with yarn enthusiasts.
Roxanne Fisher, Azza French Style Scrapbooking
Roxanne is one of AZZA’s experienced consultants and will share
expertise on Azza’s unique French scrapbooking style as well as
tips on colour and layout to bring photographs and albums to life.
Learn tips &
techniques from
the experts.
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LET’S GO SHOPPING
A sample of the new and exciting
products at the fair...
Margaret’s Fabrics, featuring
designs by Monica Poole, is at
Stand A27.
Little People in Porcelain, at
Stand D11, are truly exquisite.
To keep your projects in tip-top
order, take a look at the CA610Deluxe Craft Storage Organiser.
Visit Yazzii International Pty Ltd at
Stand D13. (below)
Can Do Books introduce Whip
Up Mini Quilts by Kathreen
Ricketson. Also, Really Wild
Tea Cosies by Loani Prior that
will bring your cup of tea joy and
warmth. Visit Stand E01.
Carole’s new Iris Bag kits would
make beautiful gifts for family
and special friends – available in
all sizes with easy directions at
Maggie Robertson Design, Stand
D18. (left)
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Discover a wonderful range of
cloth doll patterns, kits, printed
faces, doll face stamps and
buttons, including adorable yoyo toys. Visit Katkins Designs at
Stand E07. (right)
For fabulous men’s aprons
in a masculine heavy weight
fabric visit Sanshi, Stand D19.
See knitting yarns and patterns with a difference from Dairing, Stand
H12.The focus is on design, texture and colour to create unique pieces.
You’ve heard of the cat in the hat,
now there’s a cat in the shoe!
See this stunning new design at
Stitch n Stuff, Stand I11.
If you like surprises and making
gifts, indulge your sense of fun
and mystery by joining the ‘Gift
of the Month’ Club at Faeries in
My Garden, Stand A24.
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The Nolting Longarm Quilting
Machine would be a fantastic
addition to your quilting studio.
Come and see Hans at Floriani,
Nolting ... by Hans Martini,
Stand B18.
Sackville & Lane is spotlighting
the ‘Squares’ hand-knitted rug,
made of simple mitred squares
in 10 colours to suit your style.
Bright and contemporary or soft
and shaded, it’s very smart and
snuggly. Visit Stand E08
Renee’s Cottage Crafts at Stand
D34 presents the second in the
series of ‘We Three Kings’;
designed by Irene Harris, it is 21in
high with a decorated coat.
Discover the range of beautiful
and unique travel, Oriental and
themed scrapbooking and
cardmaking supplies from Crafts
R Us, Stand B17.
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Photo Blockmounts specialise in
craft collage kits and wall mounts
for displaying photos and craft
work the easy way. See them at
Paula Rowe’s Stand, G15.
Quilters Barn introduces two new
ranges of fabric. ‘Tayler’s Rose’
has a large full-blown rose design
with a smaller bud. ‘Angelique’
is in a large floral medallion
style with matching small prints
including a paisley, florals and
stripes. Visit Stand F02.
Zenozam has a unique
range of trims, scrapbooking
embellishments, beads and
tools such as their Hot Fix
Applicator, Stand C14.
Be Be Bold - Japanese Textiles,
Stand G19, has the latest
Oliver + S children’s patterns,
and New Olympus toy animal kits
from Japan.
New performance Cool Wool
& Tencel yarns with Mirawave
antibacterial bio-ceramics
for year round freshness at
Prudence Mapstone, Stand C25.
This quilt at Picklemouse Corner,
Stand B19, features delightful
stitcheries by Bronwyn Hayes.
Somerset Patchwork’s superb
‘scrap’ quilt is called Sykes Family
Album. See it at Stand H03.
The Fantastic Flowers Kit is a set
of moulds for making cupcake
decorations and other projects.
Flexi-Craft Moulds, Stand I01.
Visit the Izzii Studio to discover
the world of liquid patchwork –
and how to make this adorable
Penguin quilt. Go to STUDIO.
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Baby Lock Aust’s Evolution &
Enlighten Overlocker threads all
loopers instantly at the push of a
button. Visit Stand D35.
Use the Join and Fold Edging
Foot with different types of
edging or varying fabrics. Use the
beautiful 9mm stitches to create
new edgings. Pfaff ® Australia,
Stand G36.
Now I am not a pink girl,
but I can’t help but love
this. The variegated yarn
does all the work. When
selecting the solid color
for this combination, be
aware that you’ll lose the
stripes if it matches too
closely. Imagine wearing
this over jeans.
Knit a masterpiece with new
Colinette Art: a super soft handdyed knitting yarn in wool/
bamboo, complete with pattern
booklet. Available from Sarah
Durrant, Stand E20.
Jane Slicer-Smith’s book with
designs and knitting kits that
Swing, Swagger, Drape at
Signatur Handknits, Stand G21.
New teddy bear and animal
kits and patterns now
available from Brentwood
Bears & Beads, Stand G35.
Pages 48-51 CoCoVee Instruction.49 49
The Forest Floor is a gorgeous
embroiderer’s kit including scissorkeeper and pen pocket. Helen Dafter
Embroidery and Design, Stand A36.
Wild Thing Snuggly Quilt is made
of soft Cuddle Fabrics featuring
popular animal prints. Visit Just
Patchwork, Stand C26.
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Check out the lovely Spring
Floral Jug Cover available at
Polly’s Beads, Stand D30.
special guests
some experts you can meet at the fair…
Jenny Bowker, quilter
extraordinaire, will be guest guru
at the Bernina Stand G02. Jenny
is known around the world as an
expert machine-quilter and designer
of amazing art quilts. Make time for
this captivating demonstration.
Listen to Margaret A Rowe,
at the Blue Willow Cottage Stand
E35, telling her own enthralling
story about how she came to write
the Australian Challenge Quilt
series of novels. This process
helped her overcome her fears and
through it, she learned to chase her
dreams. She writes particularly for
quiltmakers – and gives them a taste
of their own history.
Monica Poole, renowned for her
delightful Moon Shine designs for
quilts, bags and clothes of all kinds,
will be at the Fair with her stunning
new range on show at Margaret’s
Fabrics, Stand A27.
Lynette Anderson will be a
special guest at Catharina’s Country
Collections, Stand C20, along with
her extremely appealing BOM called
Scandinavian Christmas, inspired
by a working holiday she spent in
Sweden and Norway. Drop by and
meet her in person and enjoy her
superb creations.
Sandra Chandler from Texas,
USA, is the inventor of the Curve
Master presser foot which lets
quilters stitch curves more easily
so that they can successfully
attempt designs like the Double
Wedding Ring quilt. Sandra will be
demonstrating at Punch with Judy,
Stand A11.
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FreeForm ArTwork
Be blown away by
Prudence mapstone’s
amazing three-metre
freeform artwork. It’s
hot off the plane from
manhattan!
wow!
The combination of knit and crochet to create a one-off work –
with no patterns required – is known as freeform in the yarn
world and one of the world’s most renowned exponents is
Prudence Mapstone, Stand C25. Prudence has something
special to show at the Fair – a recent commission that has just
returned from display in a boutique yarn store in Manhattan, New
York City, USA. The work is three metres long and titled Barren to
Bountiful: What a Difference the Rain Makes. It took more than 250
different commercially produced yarns in both natural and manmade fibres to produce – and, it’s beautiful. See it at the fair.
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Enjoy this special boutique show –
dedicated to beads
Delight in discovering all you need to make your own fashion
jewellery and browse through beads of all kinds to add a special
touch to your needlework or sewing projects.
Our exhibitors are specialist suppliers who will showcase a unique
range of products. Take a look around and buy from them – you’re
sure to find something special.
Your Craft & Quilt Fair ticket includes your entry
to the Bead Fair.
Shop for charms, seed beads, crystals, lamp-work, gems,
pearls, pendants, vintage beads, gorgeous glass, resin, semiprecious stones, Swarovski crystals plus findings, tools, kits,
accessories and more.
Learn
jewellery making in the daily Make & Take classes, plus
enjoy free demonstrations by exhibitors at their stands.
Below: Beadsonline, at Bead Fair Stand 2.
Right: Bead Boutique, at Bead Fair Stand 20.
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make & Take
Get hands-on in classes held daily in the
Bead Fair. Book and pay for kits at stands listed
in timetable. Limited places – book early!
10.30am NEW! Make an Amazing Bracelet, Kerry Dove,
Bead Shack. Discover how to flat-spiral weave and make the
most amazing Swarovski crystal bracelet.
Kit cost $30. Book at Bead Fair Stand 9.
11.30am NEW! Byzantine Chain Maille, Lori Grice, Beads
N Crystals. Master the byzantine chain maille technique in under
an hour! Once you have completed this class, you’ll be able to
make bracelets, necklaces and more.
1.30pm NEW! Create a Modern Necklace, Julie Barker,
Bead Them Up. Learn to create a modern necklace with sterling
silver, polyester chain, gemstone, and pearl and glass beads. Five
colours available. Techniques include crimping with micro crimper
and sterling silver crimps.
2.30pm Steam Punk Butterfly
Brooch, Teena Germano,
www.beadsonline.com.au Learn a simple
quick and easy wire threading technique
suitable for beginners right through to the
most experienced beaders.
3.30pm NEW! Kids’ Beading – Friendship Bracelet,
Lori Grice, Beads N Crystals. Here’s a great class for the
juniors (7yrs & up) – learn to make a beautiful beaded bracelet. All
materials supplied. Kit cost $10. Book at Bead Fair Stand 16.
Above: Polymer Clay Pendants
Right: Modern Necklace
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Ideas Station is a
fantastic new display area
showcasing cutting-edge
products as well as a small
area where exhibitors will
present the benefits and
features of a new tool or
gadget designed for the craft user. Ideas Station
celebrates the resurgence of all things hand-made
with a modern twist.
10.30am Jelly Monster, Twisted
Square & Curvy Roller.
Elizabeth Wallace, Aussie Patches,
Stand C27.
Introducing Gadget Guru products
including: The Jelly Monster used in
conjunction with Jelly Rolls; Twisted
Square used to focus on beautiful fabrics
and cut a square with a twist; the Curvy
Roller used to make wavy lines.
11am Sashiko Machine.
Kate Marra, Michelle West.
Baby Lock (Aust), Stand D35.
Another first for Baby Lock, a sashiko
machine featuring the perfect hand stitch
look with just one thread, in a fraction of
the time.
11.30am 1/4 Square & 1/2 Square
Rulers.
Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage,
Stand E35.
Designed by Blue Willow Cottage require no maths, all the work’s done
for you. Check out how simply you can
sew triangles together. Ruler markings
indicate the finished sizes.
12noon Double Diamond Ruler.
Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork,
Stand C26.
Make 1 ½in and 3 ½in Double Diamonds
quickly and easily, adding dimensional
elements to quilt borders, blocks and
table runners.
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12.30pm CutWork Tool.
Bernina Representative,
Bernina, Stand G02.
A new cutting edge in creativity gives
your Bernina Embroidery system the
power to cut shapes, patterns and
designs through single or multiple
layers of fabric. The Bernina Cutwork
Tool is in fact a small knife that cuts
in four directions and is inserted into
your sewing machine, just like a normal
needle.
1pm French Knitting Machine.
Stephen Mapstone, Prudence
Mapstone, Stand C25.
Quick and easy French knitting with the
embellish-knit machine and ways of
incorporating tubular knit cords into your
textile creations.
1.30pm Super Easy Circle Cutter.
Meredith Griffiths, Scarlet and
Grace Designs, Stand F18.
A cutter designed to cut perfect circles
every time.
2pm The Lanterns of Light Ruler.
Julie Wallace, Quilters Barn,
Stand F02.
Can be used to make the Quilt As You
Go, Lanterns of Light quilt. Pyramid
and hexagon quilts that can be pieced
without any “Y” seams.
See great
new ideas!
2.30pm Martelli Rotary Cutter & Mat,
Double Diamond Ruler.
Liz Colledge, Punch With Judy,
Stand A11.
Mat is double-sided, for light and
dark fabrics and intricate squared and
angled graphics. The Double Diamond
Ruler makes it easy to add distinctive,
dimensional diamonds to embellish
clothing and craft projects.
3pm Baby Lock Evolution.
Kate Marra, Michelle West Baby
Lock (Aust), Stand D35.
Baby Lock Evolution featuring
extraordinaire air threading system. One
push of a button and a gust of air takes
thread through all loopers, threading
your machine instantly.
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Following the popularity of renowned felt artisan
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running a Make & Take Felting Studio during the fair.
Wendy is an award-winning Brisbane-based contemporary
felt artisan. She has been felt making for over 15 years and
runs a vibrant felt art studio from her home with monthly
workshops as well as working on commissions and refining her
felt making practice.
A Home Economics and special education teacher by training,
Wendy is passionate about teaching and facilitating others’
creative journey using felt as a medium.
Working with a very eclectic mix of wool fibres, fabrics, silks,
threads and recycled materials, she produces fibre rich artworks.
Each one of her unique pieces tells a story.
The making of handmade wool felt is an ancient technique that
has developed into a very advanced contemporary art form
including the use of a wide variety of modern materials.
Wendy’s work and projects can be seen at
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Get Hands-on at The Felt Studio
The studio will be a beautiful aesthetic space where people
can come and relax and get creative. Visit this colourful,
textural haven to create and see inspiring felt work.
Learn new skills and how to complete larger, more complex items
at home. For example, learning to make baby booties in the studio
will give you the skills to make a pair of larger slippers at home.
Felting a silk nuno scarf or gorgeous double muslin scarf will give
you the techniques to then make a large wrap. Our gorgeous
poppy pin cushion class will give you the ability to make a large 3D
flower cushion expertly.
Class prices start from
$20 for a one hour silk
felted flower class. Make a
beautiful beaded white on
white paj silk scarf in a two
hour class for $75. Prices
include all materials. Go to
the Felt Studio for a full list
of classes and costs. Make
bookings directly with Wendy
on the day. Be quick as
there are limited spaces and
these classes are extremely
popular.
Join Wendy in the studio and learn to
make gorgeous felted accessories.
Wendy will also be selling her
award winning textiles and
garments from this space as
well as a range of high quality
felting materials and tools.
The Bollywood bag using
vintage beaded silk sari
fabric will be a big hit.
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demonstrating her wonderful quilting abilities as well as viewing some of her
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Make a creative
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Sew & Go sessions
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Pandora’s Pouch from Bernina
Session times: 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm daily
and 5.30pm on Saturday
Presented by: The Bernina Team
Bernina has a wonderful new accessory that will take you to a new
edge in creative sewing: cutting! The Bernina CutWork accessory
has the power to cut shapes, patterns and designs from single or
multiple fabric layers. It also eliminates tedious cutting involved
in traditional quilt projects, appliqué or cutwork, with the added
bonus of being able to embroider with satin and fill stitches.
See how easy it is while sewing on one of Bernina’s new 3 Series
machines and make a neat little ‘Pandora’s Pouch’ that will hold
anything from a mobile phone to the must have essentials.
A $10 fee covers everything you need for this project.
Please book early at stand G02 as seating is limited.
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WORKSHOPS
Learn from experts in FREE seminar-style workshops.
Plan your day
★ New workshop
1 hour workshop
• No bookings are required. Program applies daily at the fair.
• All workshops are 30 minutes unless indicated.
• Space is limited so arrive early
Cobweb Felting, Annie
9.30am
Huntley, Room for Threads, Stand C22. Make
wonderful scarves, bags and interesting fabrics
for collage work - wet felting. See some of the
more basic forms of felting - great for beginners.
★
10:30am
Templates for Stunning
Patchwork Projects, Margaret Kirkby,
Logan’s Patchwork, Stand A08. Discover how
specially designed templates and a few simple techniques can help
you make stunning quilts! Explore innovative colour layouts.
11am Quick Quilts with Lantern Ruler, Julie Wallace,
Quilters Barn, Stand F02. Learn to make a variety of projects with
this ruler and strips of fabric. Julie will also show you new patterns
and quilts.
Exploring Border Prints, Margaret Kirkby,
11:30am
Logan’s Patchwork, Stand A08. Discover the magic of working
with mirror-image border prints. Highlight quilts with wonderful
simple borders and incorporate them into stunning colourful
blocks.
★
Scrapbooking with French Style, Roxanne
12:30pm
Fisher, Azza French Style Scrapbooking, Stand P09. Learn to
create a stunning scrapbooking page with our French flair!
1:30pm Patchwork Made Easy for Beginners, Julie
Wallace, Quilters Barn, Stand F02. Learn to make quilts the easy
way with quick patchwork and foundation papers. Also learn about
colour and fabric choice.
★
Communicating Through Colour, Reece Scannell,
2pm
Stand H01. It’s all about colour choice and balance. This seminar
provides a foundation for your creativity to grow.
★
European Cardmaking, Debra Van Der
2.30pm
Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand B34. Discover the latest
products and techniques in cardmaking. See how easy it is to make
beautiful handmade cards for all occasions.
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★
Hand-embroidery and Stitchery,
10am
Brenda Ryan, Brenda Ryan Embroidery Designs, Stand D20.
Learn hand-embroidery and stitchery techniques for quilters.
Discover the wide choice of threads, needles and backings for
stitchery; also how to press and wash stitchery. Plus learn about
new Cottage Garden Threads.
★
Fabulous Ways to Use Thread, Barrie
10:30am
Ashton, Wonderfil Specialty Threads, Stand F26. Have you
ever considered using many different weights of threads in one
project? Learn this and more using thread scraps, a variety of
stitches and the importance of correct needles.
★
Flannel, Flannel and more Flannel, Pamela
11am
Davis, Picklemouse Corner, Stand B19. Discover new ways
with flannel, view the latest fabric releases and get great tips for
using up those scraps. Learn stitching, quilting and caring for this
extraordinary fabric.
★
Techniques & Textures, Catharina
11:30am
Sudholz, Catharina’s Country Collection, Stand C20. Stash
busters: how to create your own designs by using the new
Westalee tools for accuracy. Create 80 different block designs
with just one tool set, plus much more.
★
Beauty is a Joy Forever, Gabriella
12:30pm
Kerkez, Miss Rose, Sister Violet, Stand B07. Tips on decorating
household and personal items with vintage flowers, ribbons, lace
and pearls. For those who love to create their own treasures and
embellish them, this is a must-see. No experience necessary.
★
1.30pm
Creating a Stable Environment for Your
Embroidery, Rhonda Chandler, Floriani, Nolting… by Hans
Martini, Stand B18. Stabilisers are critical for machineembroidery, appliqué, quilting, decorative stitching and more.
See fun embroidery, short cuts, quick gifts and flawless stitching
techniques.
★
Circ-E-lation, Kerry Glen, Tulis Textiles, Stand
2pm
B32. Learn exciting new techniques to gain confidence in piecing
circles to make beautiful quilts.
2:30pm Scrap Happy, Pam Davis, Picklemouse Corner,
Stand B19. Get great ideas for using up your endless supply of
fabric scraps.
★
Pattern Making - The Easy Way, Sonja
3pm
Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns, Stand D10. A demonstration
of this easy system from Germany - create your own patterns for
garments using only bust and hip measurements.
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★
Photos on Fabric for Dummies, Kathleen Stone,
10am
Australian Country Quilts, Stand C08. Discover how to use your
printer to make washable photos on fabric. Amazing results in
minutes with great new ideas shown.
10:30am Fun Mesh Bags, Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt
& Craft Cottage, Stand B25. Learn to make these practical and
easy mesh bags. Suitable for any occasion - shopping, beach or
travelling.
★
More Secrets of Successful Knitting, Sarah
11am
Durrant, Sarah Durrant, Stand E20. Take control of your knitting.
Focus on yarn behaviour and learn to tame tempestuous textures
- and bring hand-dyed yarns to heel! Learn to produce successful
knits with hand-dyed or textured knitting yarns.
★
The Latest Gadgets, Elizabeth Wallace,
11:30am
Aussie Patches, Stand C27. Learn to use the latest gadgets and
see how they can make patchwork and quilting easier and more
accurate. Workshop is full of tips and techniques.
★
The Australian Challenge Quilt Novels,
12:30pm
Margaret A. Rowe, Blue Willow Cottage, Stand E35. Author
Margaret A. Rowe tells how she started writing patchwork novels
for Australians, overcoming fear and learning how to follow her
dreams.
★
www.vlieseline.com, Fiona Pirrie and Lisabeth
1pm
McGowan, Freudenberg, Stand D15. Watch a bright, informative
DVD presentation as Freudenberg’s expert technicians discuss
how to construct a lady’s jacket. Freudenberg’s unique products
are designed to assist the home sewer, quilter and craft
enthusiast.
Binding Methods, Judy Hall, Punch with Judy,
1:30pm
Stand A11. Improve your quilt-binding ability and learn new ways
to finish off your quilts. Judy introduces new binding methods, feet
and tools that add that ‘finishing touch’.
★
2:30pm
Making Memories for Dummies, Kathleen
Stone, Australian Country Quilts, Stand C08. Discover which
photos work best for printing on cotton, silk, canvas and card. Get
inspired with new printable templates to use in all crafts.
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★
Monica Poole’s Trunk Show, Monica Poole,
10am
Margaret Upston, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A27. A trunk show
of Monica’s delightful quilts, including new designs from her book,
Quilt As You Go the Moon Shine Way.
★
Versatility of Our Cobweb Stitch, Pamela
10:30am
Mathers, AKM Yarns & Kits, Stand F08. Discover the cobweb
stitch and how to apply it to many different yarns and garments.
Learn how to adjust pattern stitches and correct needle sizes for
projects.
★
Shrinking Sheet Fabric, Meredith Griffiths,
11am
Scarlet & Grace Designs, Stand F18. Add texture to your next
project with new shrinking sheet fabric. Discover how to cut circles
and the latest in bag projects.
★
Fusible Fun, Lisa Walton, Dyed & Gone to
11:30am
Heaven, Stand D25. Learn to use pre-cut kits and fusible die-cut
shapes to create unique quilts with minimum effort and lots of fun.
★
Quilt As-You-Go, Monica Poole, Margaret
12noon
Upston, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A27. Create beautiful
quilts easily. See Monica’s latest quilt-as-you-go reversible quilt
patterns, especially designed to use with fat quarters and jelly
rolls.
12:30pm Quick & Easy Scrap Quilts, Heather Bartsch,
Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand B25. Create traditional or
modern scrap quilts by cutting strips of fabric and using rulers as
templates.
★
Embroidered Silk Ribbon Roses and More,
1pm
Helen Dafter, Helen Dafter Embroidery & Design, Stand A36.
Learn stitches, techniques and helpful hints plus some of Helen’s
trade secrets to make a success of your silk ribbon roses and
other designs.
Candlewicking, Margaret Upston, Margaret’s
2pm
Fabrics, Stand A27. Learn about this beautiful form of
embroidery. Margaret will share tips and techniques on the
candlewick quilt as-you-go method.
★
The Wonder of Face Painting, Michelle Drinnan,
3pm
Moz Theatre, Stand E09. Learn this art from one of Australia’s
best in the field, covering techniques, styles, equipment, materials,
colours, blending and Special Effects. Learn how to paint some
of the most popular faces like a butterfly, tiger, ‘Spiderman’,
bunny rabbit and princess – plus the Donna Dewberry one-stroke
techniques for amazing designs.
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10am Liquid Patchwork, Susan Filer, Izzii Art Studio,
Stand Izzii Art Studio Area. Patchwork wall art quilts made
from paper, napkins, fabrics, and photographs all without a single
stitch! See the newest techniques demonstrated and be inspired
to create.
★
Raw-edge Appliqué, Gai Taylor, Just
10.30am
Patchwork, Stand C26. Have fun and discover new possibilities
with appliqué using the raw-edge method. Great easy-to-do
patterns and expert’s tips revealed in class.
★
Modern Techniques for Traditional Blocks,
11am
Kerry Glen, Tulis Textiles, Stand B32. Learn handy new
techniques using templates new to Australasia to make Hunter’s
Star and Carolina Lily Blocks.
★
11:30am
Purse Perfection & Embellishments, Carole
McLennan, Maggie Robertson Design D18. Learn to make great
purses and bags, how to fit zips, magnetic buttons and get all the
facts on interfacings and handles. Get tips on embellishing bags
and cushions to make special gifts for family and friends.
★
Cloth Doll Collection, Karlene Atkins, Katkins
12noon
Designs, Stand E07. Learn easy tips and tricks to make these
wonderful cloth dolls come to life. Discover face-drawing, hair
techniques, jointing and how to make tiny fingers.
★
The Golly Runway, Bev Ross, Craft Cubby
12.30pm
& Creative Appliqué, Stand A14. Golly Appliplate: improve your
appliqué technique and learn how to create 20 different samples
from just one template. Workshop also covers all aspects of
appliqué The Craft Cubby Way.
★
Hand-dyeing Made Easy, Joy White, Starr
1pm
Laces & Ribbons, Stand D36. Learn the latest techniques in
hand-dyeing using the popular Ozecraft Dyes. New ideas for
dyeing ribbon, lace, buttons and beads by hand in an amazing
range of colours.
2pm Jelly Rolls and Bali Pops, Gai Taylor, Just
Patchwork, Stand C26. Learn to make beautiful quilts with
the latest jelly rolls and bali pops. Books, patterns and special
templates make it so easy.
2:30pm Transfers, Colouring and Finishing Made Easy,
Elisa Loveday, Giggle Buttons, Stand A19. Learn how easy
iron on transfers and colouring techniques are to use. Finish off
stitchery projects beautifully on a shoe-string budget.
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handS-on
SEwing SESSionS
Presented by the Baby Lock team
Experience the unique Sashiko
machine and achieve the perfect
hand-stitched look.
Make and take your own Sashiko-stitched placemat using
the new Sashiko machine exclusive to Baby Lock.
One-hour workshops will be conducted in the Baby Lock
Craft Circle area every day of the Craft & Quilt Fair.
Workshop Times: 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm daily
and 5.30pm on Saturday.
Cost: $15. Book at Baby Lock Stand D35.
The Sashiko machine perfectly creates this distinctive and
time-honoured stitch with a unique needle system and
adjustable stitch lengths and spacing. Now you can add that
same hand-stitched touch to any project with a machine
that’s truly the first of its kind.
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craft circles
Hands-on classes with kits.
For the small cost of a kit, receive expert instruction
and make a project in these hands-on sessions, then
take it home. Program applies daily at the fair.
Plan your day
★ New
9.30am Knitted Wire Bracelet, Beverley
Wells, Polly’s Beads. Come and try knitting
with wire. The beads are already threaded so
just choose a colour and knit. Basic knitting is
required. Needles are included.
Kit cost $20. Book at Stand D30.
10.30am Tunisian
crochet purse with freeform
spirals, Prudence Mapstone.
Learn Tunisian crochet
techniques as you begin this
dainty purse, then make it a
one-off by adding freeform
crochet embellishments.
Kit cost $26. Book at
Stand C25.
★
Silk Ribbon & Embroidery Thread, Stephanie
11.30am
Reed, Maytime Heirlooms. Create a delightful design with handdyed silk ribbon and exclusive Valdani hand-overdyed threads to
embroider on fabric. Discover the versatility of easy silk-ribbon
embroidery techniques.
Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B29.
★
Frilly, Felted, Nuno-felted Flower Brooch,
12.30pm
Annie Huntley, Room for Threads. Learn about Nuno-felting,
beading and ribbon work and create a lavishly decorated brooch
with ribbons and beads.
Kit cost $20. Book at Stand C22.
★
3D Flower Flourish Greeting Cards, Mel
1.30pm
Garner, Dragonfly Crafts. Learn simple techniques to create
gorgeous 3D floral greeting cards for that special someone.
Kit cost $20. Book at Stand P08.
2.30pm Floral Jug Cover, Beverley Wells, Polly’s Beads.
Learn how to make a pretty floral jug cover. All materials included
with kit. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand D30.
★
60-Second Cards!! Mel Garner, Dragonfly
3.30pm
Crafts. In a hurry? Learn quick and easy techniques to make
beautiful greeting cards in no time at all! Techniques covered
include stamping, misting, glittering, chalking etc.
Kit: $20. Book at Stand P08.
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9.30am Winter Wonderland, Irene Harris,
Renee’s Cottage Crafts. Come and learn to
make the most of your fabric by creating your
own Christmas picture with ribbon and thread
embroidery and other gorgeous embellishments.
★
11.30am
Embellish Your Pashmina,
Judy Martin, Brentwood Bears & Beads. A pashmina wrap is
the perfect accessory for any season. Embellish yours with roses,
braid, beads & sequins. Hand-stitching is required.
Kit cost $24.95. Book at Stand G35.
12.30pm Turquoise Necklace, Niki Vukmirica, Posh
Pendants. Using silver findings with natural wooden and
turquoise beads, give your wardrobe a touch of class with this
timeless turquoise necklace. Thursday, Friday and
Sunday only – the Saturday Craft Circle will be the
enamelled keepsake, see 3.30pm for details.
Kit cost $25. Book at Stand F14.
1.30pm Playing with Paper, Catharina
Sudholz, Catharina’s Country Collection.
Learn the art of creating kaleidoscope designs
with an easier way of fussy-cutting with mirrors.
Specialising in English paper-piecing with methods
used by Sue Daley. Kit includes templates, papers
and fabrics.
Kit cost $35. Book at Stand C20.
2.30pm Charm Bracelet Watch, Judy
Martin, Brentwood Bears & Beads. Be charmed
by this fabulous new charm bracelet watch. Learn
to attach beads and charms with eye
pins and jump rings. Many colours
and designs to choose from.
Kit cost $19.95. Book at Stand G35.
3.30pm Enamelled Keepsake,
Niki Vukmirica, Posh Pendants.
Learn to use the unique ‘air dry’
enamelling technique. Choose from
a wide selection of colours then pick
a pendant/ornament or ring base and
start enamelling. Thursday, Friday
and Sunday only.
Kit cost $30. Book at
Stand F14.
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9.30am Japanese Lucky Owls, Jane
Macdonald, Be Be Bold. Start and finish
the first ‘lucky owl’ of your collection using
beautiful, unique Japanese fabrics. Wonderful
gift for family and friends.
Kit cost $18. Book at Stand G19.
10.30am Delicate Daisies in Silk
Ribbon, Helen Dafter, Silk Ribbon
Embroidery and Design.
Work on preprinted fabric and learn
the basic stitches required for this
rewarding needle art. Kit includes
preprinted fabric, silk ribbons, chenille
needle and beads; and the use of class
scissors and embroidery hoop.
Kit cost $18. Book at Stand A36.
11.30am Ruched Flowers plus
more, Liz Colledge, Punch with Judy.
Change a strip of fabric or ribbon into
a swirled circle of gathered petals that
form a lovely chrysanthemum. See how
ruching can be used on quilts, garments
and embroideries.
Kit cost $10. Book at Stand A11.
★
Fine Art Techniques BFDA.
12.30pm
Learn fine and decorative art techniques from experienced
teachers using the latest quality products.
For kit cost and bookings, visit Stand E18.
1.30pm Tumbling Blocks or Hexagon Stars Karen Styles,
Somerset Patchwork & Quilting. Learn from an expert how easy
it is to cut and piece this interesting patchwork block using just
one simple diamond template.
Kit cost $15. Book at Stand H03.
2.30pm Sashiko Dragonfly Greeting Card, Jane
MacDonald, Be Be Bold. Learn the magic of sashiko. Stitch
a dragonfly greeting card with traditional Japanese fabrics,
threads and techniques.
★
Sparkling Wallhanging, Ann Kuzia, Crystals
3:30pm
and More. Learn how to add that special touch to your fabrics
with Hot Fix Rhinestones. Kit includes fabric for a small wallhanging. Thursday, Friday and Sunday only. Kit cost $20.00.
Book at Stand G08.
Japanese Lucky Owls, Jane Macdonald, Be Be Bold.
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★
Ritzy Resin, Monica
9.30am
Anthon, Mad Monnie Designer Jewellery
& Beads. Learn to create your own unique
pendant using a one-part resin called Magic
Gloss. Choose from a variety of tray shapes
and image styles made from high quality
pewter then add either a silk cord or wire
necklace to complete the piece. No experience
necessary. Kit cost: $20. Book at Bead Fair Stand 10.
★
English Paper-piecing, Christine Dellios,
10.30am
Blue Willow Cottage. Create accurately pieced blocks with
pre-cut papers. Learn how with easy cutting techniques with a
template and rotary cutter. Includes instructions, fabric, papers,
template, mini cutter and mat.
Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E35.
★
Crochet Flowers, Bev Cooper, Belisa
11.30am
Cashmere. Crochet your own corsage. Learn three variations
for your lapel, adorn a bag or to make as a special gift. Wool
and hook included.
★
Silk YOYO Christmas decoration, Ann Kuzia,
12.30pm
Crystals and More. Easy-to-make beautiful silk Christmas
decoration using the Clover Yoyo maker, and it’s fun!
★
Pattern Making - The Easy Way, Sonja
1.30pm
Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns. Learn to draft your own
waistcoat pattern using only bust and hip measurements.
★
Paper-pieced Dresden Plates, Jo Anne
2.30pm
Hermit, Blue Willow Cottage. Fun, easy and accurate curve
piecing and appliqué. Kit includes all fabric and tools are supplied.
★
Exquisite Vintage Lace, Pearl and Diamante
3.30pm
Embellishment, Gabriella Kerkez, Miss Rose, Sister Violet.
This beautiful accessory can be pinned to a handbag or jacket, or
attached to a hair comb or headband. Available in black or cream.
Thursday, Friday and Sunday only.
Kit cost $20. Book at Stand B07.
Discover a
new craft!
Learn paper-piecing with
Blue Willow Cottage.
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Saturday Night
Make a
Mad Hat!
Make yourself a hat that you could wear
to tea with the zaniest larger-than-life
character to come out of wonderland!
then wear it to the Mad Hatter’s night
at the Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair on
Saturday – and you could win a prize!
Rhiannon Gray’s cute creation
Hat by Denise Brunner
Let yourself go – get as ‘silly’
and ‘frivolous’ as you like!
Be inspired by the Alice in Wonderland
theme of the Art U Wear display featured
at the Fair, and the stunning array of
imaginative costumes it produced. Let
your creative juices flow and see what
happens. The lovely thing about hats
is that they are notorious for attracting
adjectives such as ‘frivolous’, ‘silly’ and
even ‘outlandish’ – and that, of course, is
a big part of their charm.
So, let yourself go – get as ‘silly’ and
‘frivolous’ as you like! And come in a
creation that would do the Mad Hatter
proud. Prizes will be awarded by our
roving judges.
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win a
prize!
SaTurday nighT
claSS program
Saturday Night
The Craft & Quilt Fair will stay open until 7pm on
Saturday, July 24.
As well as our fantastic line up of daily classes,
visitors can come along to enjoy a creative night
out and learn in our special late-night program of
workshops.
• Limited places – book early
• Hands-on, approx. 50 minutes and 3-hour classes
• Book and pay for kit at the stands listed in the timetable
Plan your day
★ New workshop
CRAFT CIRCLE 1 ONE-HOUR CLASSES
★
60-Second Cards!!
3.30pm
Mel Garner, Dragonfly Crafts. In a hurry?
Learn quick and easy techniques to make
beautiful greeting cards in no time at all!
Techniques covered include stamping,
misting, glittering, chalking etc.
Kit: $20. Book at Stand P08.
★
Angel Earrings, Beverley
4.30pm
Wells, Polly’s Beads. Learn the art of brick
stitch with these pretty little angel earrings.
All material included plus beading mat.
★
English Paper Piecing,
5.30pm
Christine Dellios, Blue Willow Cottage.
Create accurately pieced blocks with precut papers. Learn how with easy cutting
techniques with a template and rotary
cutter. Includes instructions, fabric, papers,
template, mini cutter and mat.
BEAD FAIR MAKE & TAKE
★
Kids’ Beading – Friendship Bracelet,
3.30pm
Lori Grice, Beads N Crystals. Here’s a great class for the
juniors (7yrs & up) – learn to make a beautiful beaded bracelet. All
materials supplied. Kit cost $10. Book at Bead Fair Stand 16.
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THREE-HOUR CLASSES
CRAFT CIRCLE 3
Ribbon Embroidery Master Class
Tutor: Helen Dafter, Helen Dafter
Embroidery and Design, Stand A36.
When: 3.30pm to 6.30pm, Saturday July 24.
Fee: $85 Class Location: Craft Circle 3
Spend a fun-filled three hours learning the
fascinating art of ribbon embroidery. Create
a flower sampler using unique stitches. No
experience is necessary. Kit of pre-printed
fabrics and silk ribbons will be provided along
with the use of an embroidery hoop and
scissors.
Requirements: Bring reading glasses if required.
Bookings: Email [email protected] or call 02 4987 9115
CRAFT CIRCLE 4
Art to Wear in Freeform Knitting & Crocheting
Tutor: Prudence Mapstone, Stand C25.
When: 3.30pm to 6.30pm, Saturday July 24.
Fee: $90 Class Location: Craft Circle 4
Learn to combine knitting and crocheting –
discover how easy it is to intuitively create a
unique freeform patch which becomes the
beginning of an original wearable art garment.
Prior knowledge of knitting and crochet
basics is desirable. Class fee includes yarn to
get started, knitting needles, crochet hook,
scissors and comprehensive notes.
Requirements: Students are to bring their
creativity and a sense of adventure.
Bookings: Email [email protected]
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Learn from
experts in FREE
seminar-style
workshops.
WORKSHOP 4
★
5pm
Handbags and fashion
clothes, Monica Poole, Margaret’s
Fabrics, Stand A27. Tips to create
great handbags and stunning garments
that are quick and easy to make.
WORKSHOP 5
★
The Golly Runway, Bev Ross, Craft Cubby &
5.30pm
Creative Appliqué, Stand A14. Golly Appliplate: improve your
appliqué technique and learn how to create 20 different samples
from just one template. Workshop also covers all aspects of
Appliqué The Craft Cubby Way.
Bernina Sew & Go
Pandora’s Pouch from Bernina
Make a creative project while test driving Bernina’s latest stateof-the-art Cutwork accessory.
Session time: 5.30pm Presented by: The Bernina Team
See how easy the Cutwork accessory is while sewing on one
of Bernina’s new 3 Series machines and make a neat little
‘Pandora’s Pouch’ that will hold anything from a mobile phone
to the must-have essentials.
A $10 fee covers everything you need for this project.
Please book early at Stand G02 as seating is limited.
HANDS-ON
SEWING SESSION
Presented by the Baby Lock team
Make and take your own Sashiko-stitched placemat using the
new Sashiko machine exclusive to Baby Lock.
The one-hour workshop will be conducted in the Baby Lock
area at 5.30pm on Saturday.
Cost: $15. Book at Baby Lock Stand D35.
Experience the unique Sashiko machine and achieve the
perfect hand-stitched look.
The Sashiko machine perfectly creates this distinctive and
time-honoured stitch with a unique needle system and
adjustable stitches and spacing. Now you can add that same
hand-stitched touch to any project with a machine that’s truly
the first of its kind.
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Take the guesswork
out of sewing –
let the Sapphire 875
do it for you!
Come see
us at the
show for great
specials
Exclusive Sensor System
ESS, the Exclusive Sensor System automatically senses the thickness of the fabric and adjusts
the foot pressure for even feeding. ESS allows you to set
your machine to lift the foot and pivot in one action for
hands free pivoting!
Exclusive Sewing Advisor...Just 2 easy steps
Step 1 - Select the fabric type
Step 2 - Select the type of sewing
The Sapphire 875 selects and sets the correct stitch, stitch
length, stitch width, automatically adjusts the tension, and
recommends the correct needle and presser foot to suit....
It’s that easy!
Explore the New Sapphire live online today!
www.husqvarnaviking.com
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Customising and personalising
clothing is easier than you think!
At the Husqvarna Viking
Fashion ReFashion area learn how to take
old clothes and give them new life.
Using the latest
Husqvarna Viking
sewing machines,
embellishers,
overlockers and
embroidery machines,
see how easy it
is customise and
decorate jeans,
dresses, skirts, jackets
and more.
Not only will an expert be
on hand to demonstrate,
you can get hands-on and
try different styles and
techniques with samples
and sewing machines
provided, and it’s all free.
iZZii ART STUDiO
Re l e a s e Yo u r
i n n e r A r t i st
The perfect opportunity
to create a canvas
masterpiece in hands-on
art classes with Izzii Art
Studio’s resident artist and
designer, Susan Filer.
Susan will guide you
step-by-step to create your
own canvas masterpiece.
Classes are suitable for all
levels. Beginners are especially
welcome as no previous
experience or special skills are
required. Susan is a relaxed,
fun teacher who is happy to
share her knowledge so come
and enjoy creating a work of art
and learning new skills.
Mini-workshops are held at
the Izzii Art Studio continually
throughout the day, while
stocks last.
Mini hands-on workshops
Come and join resident artist and designer Susan Filer for
a hands-on workshop. Try the latest techniques with paper
napkins, metallics and must-have ‘Izzii bond’ to create a mini
canvas. Kit cost $6.00 - no bookings required.
Izzii Workshop kits left to right: Water Lily Pond, Patchwork Elephants,
Fresh Flowers.
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Journal Cover
Five Fabulous Classes are Available:
Patchwork Elephants
Thursday July 22, 3-5pm. Kit cost $48. Includes your own
Elephant art pack of safari elephants displayed against an
inventive patchwork canvas, no stitching required. Introduces
templates, no-sew patchwork and silhouette painting.
Water Lily Pond
Friday July 23, 3-5pm. Kit cost $48. Includes your own Water
Lily art pack of peaceful blue waterlilies floating on a tranquil pond.
Introduces napkin art and artist gels.
Fresh Flowers
Saturday July 24, 3-4.45pm and
Sunday July 25, 9.30-11.15am. Kit cost $48. Includes your own
Flower pack. This bright piece is suitable for beginners as well
as artists looking at trying new techniques. Introduces colourblending and three-dimensional structure effects.
Journal Cover
Saturday July 24, 5-6.45pm Kit cost: $48. This is the perfect
opportunity to explore possibilities with the new Liquid Patchwork
medium, along with paper napkins, textural gels and the
application of a touch of Italian metal-leaf glamour. Transform the
cover of a plain design journal into an original work of art – with
Susan’s guidance. The kit cost includes all materials required.
However, please bring threads and other materials to embellish the
project further if desired, but this is optional.
All classes are at the Izzii Art Studio, marked on the
floorplan. For further information and bookings, visit
Izzii Art Studio at www.izzii.com.au
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carol Taylor
2011
Announcing dAtes
Ates for 2011!
A
April 14 – 17
Take your quilting to a whole new level and have the time
of your life at AQC. Enjoy the classes, be uplifted by the
displays and be blown away by the entertainment. The
magnificent Royal Exhibition Building will be the setting for
four days of quilting bliss. Join us.
SHOp
lEArN
SEE
ENJOY
in Australia’s biggest
quilting shop!
free demonstrations.
with the best tutors from
Australia and overseas.
the exclusive Quilt Show and
the fabulous Gala Dinner.
April 14 – 17, 2011
ThurSDAy To SunDAy
royAl ExhibiTion builDinG
9 nicholSon STrEET,
cArlTon GArDEnS, MElbournE
Admission charges apply
the 2011 program
is due for
release in
october. make
sure you are on
our mailing list!
... Where Australian quilters meet.
For more details or to register your interest visit
www.aqc.com.au
Phone: 02 9452 7575 • Fax: 02 9975 3707
organised by:
Come to the fair
for your chance to
a Bernina 330
sewing machine worth $1499!
A visual delight, a technological
masterpiece: The Bernina 330
machine positively sparkles with
new and innovative functions and
features. The latest, ultra-high
contrast LCD display lets you
keep track of what you are doing.
Direct-selection buttons mean
quick and easy operation.
The start/stop button and
slide speed control, semiautomatic threader, automatic
buttonhole and securing
stitch function save you time
and allow you to sew, quilt
and patchwork effortlessly
and professionally. Creative
sewing really can be this easy!
For more information visit Bernina
at Stand G02 or go to www.bernina.com.au.
To enter complete the entry coupon you receive when purchasing your
ticket and place it in the competition barrel at the fair. The winner will be
drawn at 4:45pm on Sunday July 25, 2010. For conditions of entry contact
Expertise Events at 02 9452 7575, email [email protected]
or visit www.craftfair.com.au.
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October 1 - 3, 2010
Caulfield Racecourse
Friday to Sunday • 10am – 4.30pm daily
www.abcgardeningaustralia.com.au
ON DISPLAY
Koala Studios complement
your home providing a
luxurious area for sewing
with unsurpassed quality and
unmistakable beauty. See us
at the Hobbysew area.
GifT SHoP
Grab a souvenir
for yourself or a
gift for a crafty
friend – see the full
range at the fair.
Craft
Princess
range
Located at the fair entrance.
Make
your own
travel mug!
MAKES
CR AFT PPY!
ME HA
Happy
range
SPECIAL
OFFER!
See coupon
on page 61.
CRAFT MAKES
ME HAPPY!
CRA
CR
AFT
FT MAKES
ME HAPPY!
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SHOPPInG VOuCHErS
SAVE SAVE SAVE!
Cut out these vouchers and bring them to the fair
for great savings and specials. Vouchers must be
presented at the time of purchase.
SAVE $10
Patchwork with Gail B
Stand B08
Purchase 10 prebundled fat quarters for $25.00
– a saving of $10.00
This offer is for prebundled fat quarters only.
SAVE SAVE SAVE
Signatur Handknits
Stand G21
Purchase a signed copy of ‘Swing Swagger Drape’
by Jane Slicer-Smith and receive a 5% discount
on any kit from her book.
Show SPECIAL:
Fiskars Softgrip Scissors
Scissorman
Stand A01
Present this voucher to receive a pair of Fiskars
4in or 5in fine point embroidery scissors
for only $6.95 – while stocks last.
SHOW SPECIAL
Rosebud Fabrics
Stand F21
Buy one 350g can of Birch Quilt Basting Spray
for just $10.00.
VISIT THE GIFT SHOP
Green trolley bags Gift Shop
Green trolley bags only $8 on presentation
of this coupon. Normally $18.
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shopping vouchers
save save save!
Cut out these vouchers and bring them to the fair
for great savings and specials. Vouchers must be
presented at the time of purchase.
Patchwork with Gail B
Stand BO8
Redeemable at the
Craft & Quilt Fair
Thursday to Sunday
July 22 – July 25, 2010
Signatur Handknits
Stand G21
Redeemable at the
Craft & Quilt Fair
Thursday to Sunday
July 22 – July 25, 2010
Scissorman
Stand A01
Redeemable at the
Craft & Quilt Fair
Thursday to Sunday
July 22 – July 25, 2010
Rosebud Fabrics
Stand F21
Redeemable at the
Craft & Quilt Fair
Thursday to Sunday
July 22 – July 25, 2010
Gift Shop
Located at front entrance.
Craft & Quilt Fair
Thursday to Sunday
July 22 – July 25, 2010
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Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair
celebrating 15 years!
It’s only once a year!
Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair
Thursday - Sunday • July 22 - 25, 2010
S E E IT
Come to the fair - you’ll see displays
of quilts and craft and demonstrations
of how to do it yourself.
Open late
’til 7pm on
Saturday!
LE A R N IT
Take the opportunity to learn
something new in a huge program of
workshops on every day.
B U Y IT
Find unique craft products for stamping,
scrapbooking, knitting, embroidery,
sewing, quilting and jewellery-making.
w w w. c ra f t f a i r. c o m . a u

July 22 – 25, 2010

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