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WHENMarch 5 - 8, 2015 Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm daily

WHERERosehill Gardens Racecourse James Ruse Drive, Rosehill NSW

TICKET PRICESTickets can be purchased at the door OR you can jump in early and avoid the ticket queues – buy tickets before the show online at www.craftevents.com.au and click on The Stitches & Craft Show logo then the ‘Buy Tickets’ tab.

• Adults $17• Seniors Card Holders $16• Age & Disability Pensioners $15• Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $40 • Child (from 5 to 16 years) $9. Child (under 5 years) FREE• Two-day pass $32, Three-day pass $45, Four-in-one

multi-ticket $58 (1 x 4 days, 2 x 2 days, 4 x 1 day) • VIP 2-Day Pass – includes two-day ticket, 20% discount at

Gift Shop on purchases over $20, surprise gift valued at $10, cloaking for one item per day $40

• Group/Bulk Buy (minimum of 10 tickets pre-purchased before Friday Feb 27, 2015) Adult $14 per ticket, Child $8 per ticket.

The Stitches & Craft Show Guide 1/2015 is published by the organisers of your favourite craft events – The Stitches & Craft Show, Craft & Quilt Fair, Australasian Quilt Convention, FibreFest, PaperArts and the Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo. Information in our preview magazine is provided by exhibitors. Expertise Events is not responsible for incorrect information or product names. Updates to the program will be made on the website closer to the event.

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Have a few friends coming with you?Benefits include: • Free cloakroom service • Come any one day of the show • Buy 20 tickets, get one free Bulk ticket sales close Friday February 27, 2015 at 4.30pm. Sorry, no refunds available.

Bonus! Collect your FREE souvenir pin valued at $5 - for the first 500 show visitors each day only.

MORE INFORMATIONCall: 02 9452 7575Email: [email protected]: www.craftevents.com.au

FAST FACTS• Ticket sales open at 9.30am and the doors open at 10am

• Last ticket sales are at 4pm, the show closes at 4.30pm

• The cloakroom is located at the show entrance and the charge is just $2 per item. It’s a great place to leave your shopping so your hands are free to buy more!

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

• ATM facilities are available throughout the venue.

RESPECTMake sure you ask permission before taking photos. Professional craftspeople make a living by designing and creating their work, so please respect their copyright and check BEFORE you snap.

Rosehill Gardens is located west of the CBD and very convenient for all visitors. It is situated just off James Ruse Drive, Rosehill, and readily accessible via the M4 Motorway.

Parking There is free parking for up to 5,000 vehicles.

Disabled Service There is a shuttle service from the car park to the venue.

Public Transport For the most up-to-date public transport information and to plan your trip to the show, visit the NSW Government’s Transport Infoline website www.transportnsw.info or phone 131 500.

Information is also provided on the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse website.

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

On the cover: from left to right, product by My Little Bead Shop, SAQA quilt by Dianne Firth, products by Studio Mio, Creative Fashion Accessories, Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies, work by Christine Donehue, products by Margaret’s Fabrics, Studio Mio, Texstyle work by Hannah Graham.

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Welcome!Welcome to our first craft event of 2015!

This year, we’re excited to bring you some pretty cool new twists on craft. Take a look at modern quilts with fresh designs that complement contemporary homes and are quick and easy to make.

Did you enjoy colouring-in as a child? The good news is that colouring-in for grown-ups is a huge trend internationally and as well as being fun, it’s relaxing and stress-reducing. What’s this about? Think gorgeous

detailed images printed in simple line drawings ready for you to colour with your art tool of choice – pencils, felt pens or watercolour paints. Instead of picking up a glass of wine at the end of the day, pick up a pencil! Weaving is back – simple woven wall hangings are very satisfying to make and are a great decorative feature in your home. And – I thought I’d never say it – but macramé is back in a big way as well!

Take a new look at crochet and learn to create sweet little floral brooches and necklaces.

If you haven’t tried quilling – using rolled paper strips to create three-dimensional designs, then I think you’ll be inspired to after you see the work of guest artist Christine Donehue.

The new costume and fashion designs in the Texstyle display are just one of the inspiring displays to enjoy plus there are hands-on classes in all things from decorating lampshades and shoes to stencilling, sewing, making bags and purses.

Come and kick start your creative year! See you there,

PS. Don’t forget to bring your handmade poppies to send to be part of the Anzac commemoration in April!

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Plan your day!

Free demonstrations!

Discover quilling!Come to the show and see Christine Donehue – a renowned quilling expert with more than 70 awards to her credit.

The art of quilling is centuries old and was originally done by using the offcuts from books to make decorative designs. Today, Christine creates contemporary designs and you can see a super display of her amazing work, including hearts, flowers and other creations using this unique craft.

12.30pm: Quilled Greeting CardMake and take home a beautiful floral themed quilled greeting card. Suitable for beginners and those who have some quilling experience. Class cost: $15 including kit.

See a demonstration of quilling techniques such as crimping, fringing, spills and scrolls, using different widths and types of papers. Different topics will be covered each day including ideas of how to use techniques to create decorative pictures, cards, borders and 3D items;

how to fill in outlined shapes with quilling, make paper jewellery, re-use magazines and make hanging ornaments. Class cost: free!Book classes with Christine at the show.

Make sure you get the most out of your visit to The Stitches & Craft Show with a handy show planner, so you can schedule in which workshops you want to attend and when you’ll visit displays, plus notes for must-see stands.

Simply scan the QR code at right with your mobile device to access the planner which you can download, print out and take to the show.

Or visit The Stitches & Craft Show website – www.craftevents.com.au – and click the ‘Plan your day!’ link under Visitor info.

Catch free demonstrations, running daily at the show. Allan Press will show how to make outline stickers into works of art with 3D Sakura pens and chalking, plus revisiting the traditional art of quilling. Debra will demonstrate stencils by Marianne Design, Nellie Snellen and more at Cardmaking.net, Stand G14.

Head to the Just Patchwork stand for demonstrations of new template ranges, plus learn about the new SewEzi Grande relocateable table. Just Patchwork, Stand G18.

See daily demonstrations of useful Sewline products by Heather Buck at The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand J19.

Flexi-Craft Moulds will be running daily demonstrations on how to use their ranges of moulds for cake decorating and papercraft. See them in action at Stand F07.

Join Susan and her crafty team as they take you through creating a card and a paper flower using the latest Close To My Heart products. You’ll make the projects to take away with you, plus learn some great techniques too! Daily at Close To My Heart, Stand E17.

Join daily, one-hour quilling classes with Christine10.30am: Quilling EssentialsA hands-on workshop rolling the basic coil and scroll shapes of quilling, which can be used to create lovely designs for gift tags, greeting cards, scrapbooking etc. Suitable for beginners who would like to try quilling for the first time. Class cost: $15 including kit.

Learn from an expert!

2.30pm: More Quilling Techniques – demonstration session (Thursday, Friday & Saturday only)

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Texstyle designs! Make it modern!Bright, fresh and thoroughly modern quilts will be on display! Modern quilting is defined as having fresh colours and simple patterns or traditional blocks with a modern twist, young designers and old favourites, contemporary tools and techniques. While modern quilting is steeped in quilting tradition there are no rules, offering creative freedom, accessibility, and exciting new ideas.

The Greater Western Sydney Modern Quilt Guild is a vibrant and exciting group that was created to meet the needs

of local quilters keen to explore and develop the contemporary nature of modern quilting. Members love to share their expertise within the group and welcome all levels of quilters from beginners to advanced.

See bright, modern quilts at the show, including The Octagonal Orb challenge quilt – their first group challenge where members made a monochromatic block using a free pattern from the MQG website by Elizabeth Hartman. Also on show are works from two fabric challenges set by the International Modern Quilt Guild, their Charity Challenge Quilt plus a selection of other member quilts.

Be inspired by young designers’ creations at the show Exclusive to The Sydney Stitches & Craft Show - a special selection of 26 pieces from the 2014 HSC students of Textiles & Design. It’s the ONLY place you will see this stunning display in 2015!

There will be four Stage 6 student seminars per day which will focus on the development and production of the Major Textiles Project, with focus on proficiency, creativity and innovation in relation to the Stage 6 Textiles and Design Syllabus and Marking Guidelines.

When: Thursday March 5 and Friday March 6 Times: 9.30am, 11.15am, 12.30pm and 1.45pm Seminar cost: $15 per student or teacher*

Seating is limited. Booking for the HSC Student & Teacher seminars at the Sydney event can only be completed online using Eventbrite. Specific details will be advertised through the TEA website and newsletter. For any queries, please contact the Technology Educators Association via email: [email protected]

Show entry: $9 for students Entry tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

PLUS Teacher Seminar: Time: 9.30am to 11.30am, Saturday March 7

Seminar cost: $35 The teacher seminar will be presented by an experienced HSC Textiles and Design Marker and will focus on the classroom management of the Major Textiles Project.*Please note: all seminar attendees must also pay to enter the show.

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TOP TIP Peaches can be replaced

with fresh figs,

nashi pear or mango.

MAKES 85 sheets filo pastry

4 peaches, seeded, sliced

350g ball fresh buffalo

mozzarella, torn

8 slices prosciutto, torn

¼ cup basil leaves

balsamic glaze, extra-virgin

olive oil, to serve

1 Preheat oven to hot, 200C.

Lightly grease an 8-cup Texas

muffin pan.

2 On a clean bench, layer filo sheets,

spraying each with oil. Cut into

eight equal squares.

3 Ease pastry squares into recesses

to line. Bake for 8-10 minutes until

golden and crisp. Allow to cool.

4 Fill each case with peach,

mozzarella and prosciutto. Season

to taste. Top with basil leaves. Drizzle

with balsamic glaze and oil to serve.

Tip: Serve filling on toasted

bruschetta bases if preferred.

Grilled prawns & calamari with

garlic butter

SERVES 8125g butter, softened

2 tblsp chopped parsley,

plus extra, to serve

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 lemon, grated zest,

1 tblsp juice

750g medium green prawns,

peeled, deveined, tails intact

500g (4 medium) squid

tubes, cleaned, cut into

1cm slices

2 tblsp olive oil

lemon wedges, to serve

1 In a medium bowl, stir butter,

parsley, garlic and zest

together. Season to taste.

2 In a large bowl, combine

prawns, squid, oil and

lemon juice.

SERVES 81.5kg piece scotch fillet,

trimmed

2 tblsp olive oil

1 tblsp horseradish cream

½ bunch oregano

10 thin slices prosciutto

1 bunch spring onions,

trimmed, roasted

BÉARNAISE SAUCE

¼ cup white wine vinegar

1 bay leaf

½ tsp black peppercorns

1 eschalot, finely chopped

3 egg yolks

125g butter, melted, cooled

1 tsp chopped tarragon leaves

1 Preheat barbecue with lid to

hot, 200C. Weigh beef and

calculate cooking time (allow

15-20 minutes per 500g).

2 Rub oil over beef, sprinkle

with salt flakes and freshly

ground black pepper. Spread

with horseradish and top evenly

with oregano sprigs before

wrapping with prosciutto slices.

3 Place beef on a roasting rack

in an oven dish. Barbecue for

20 minutes. Turn and cook for

a further 25-30 minutes until

cooked to taste. Set aside,

covered, to rest.

4 BÉARNAISE SAUCE In a

small saucepan, combine

vinegar, bay leaf, peppercorns

and eschalot. Simmer for 3-5

minutes until liquid has reduced

by half (1½ tblsp). Strain and

reserve liquid. Place egg yolks

in a medium heatproof bowl

over a saucepan of very gently

simmering water. Do not allow

water to touch the base. Whisk

in reserved vinegar. Add butter

gradually in a thin stream,

whisking constantly until

thick. Remove from heat.

Stir in tarragon.

5Serve beef sliced with

roasted spring onions,

béarnaise sauce and steamed

baby vegetables, if liked.

Tip: If prosciutto is unavailable,

use thin rindless bacon.

Peach & mozzarella tarts

3 Preheat a barbecue plate on

high. Barbecue prawns and

calamari for 1-2 minutes, each

side, brushing with butter

mixture during cooking, until

just cooked through.

4 Serve with lemon wedges

and extra garlic butter.

Tip: Marinating calamari and

prawns in lemon juice will

cause it to start cooking so

do this at the last minute.

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If preferred, add

red wine to the pan

juices, and boil until

thickened. Serve as

a sauce over beef

instead of béarnaise.

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Instead of throwing away your almost empty toothpaste tube, cut it in half and use the remnant as white shoe cleaner. Simply apply the paste with a toothbrush and rub against the stains. Trudy Swan, Samson, WA.You can stop your eyes from watering when cutting an onion by chewing gum.Jaana Tamm, Pendle Hill, NSW.

If the bubbles in your champagne fizzle out, drop a raisin in your glass.Harmony Leck, Torrensville, SA.

Travelling fi rst glassWhen we go away in our caravan, we store our glasses in stubby holders. This is a great way to prevent them from breaking when we are on the roadIngrid Withers, Seabrook, Vic.

Cold as iceIn summer, I keep half-fi lled water bottles in the freezer, laying them on their side. When I need to go out, I fi ll the

rest of the bottle up with tap water. This way I have ice cold water ready to go!Hannah Pavlovski, Westborne Park, SA.Herbs on handA handy way to preserve herbs

is to freeze them in olive oil and store them in an ice cube tray. When you need some herbs, just pop out a few cubes. Lisa Waldie, Tea Tree Gully, SA.

Weed freeLay newspaper underneath your garden mulch to stop weeds from growing.Anja Breckenridge, Toowoomba, Qld.

LIST WITH A TWISTTake a photo of the inside of your fridge in preparation for grocery shopping. It’s easier than writing a list and you’ll instantly realise what is needed. Fran Kellier, Ascot, Qld.

My husband ties the TV remote control to our dog’s collar and whenever one of us wants to change the channel, we call her over to us. Tashi Dawkins, Gawler, SA.To make interesting ice cubes for jugs of drink, freeze slices of lemon in a muffi n tray covered with water.

Tina Waterford, Kellyville, NSW.

Always wash new blue jeans in a tablespoon of salt. This will set the dye into the material, sealing in the colour and stopping your hands from turning blue. Cassie Bertram, Ashcroft, NSW.

Instead of trying to spread cold butter onto your toast, use your cheese grater to grate it on. You won’t break your bread and the butter will melt evenly over your slice. Deb Hanlon, Geelong, Vic.

To deodorise smelly feet, put six teabags into a pan of boiling water. When it has cooled, soak feet for 15 minutes.Kit Templer, Wulagi, NT.

Make your own bath salts. Just add one small bottle of oil of your choice to 1kg of washing soda. Kate Lang, Levin, NZ.

Pack some diff erent sized blocks of wood when you go on holiday in your caravan. You never know if you will be stationed on uneven ground. Wendy Wandeczka, Gladstone, Qld.

Applying soap to a mosquito bite will immediately stop it from itching.Alexandra Shortland, North Ringwood, Vic.

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Pink coloured felt (area 120 x 60mm) Heart-shaped template Fabric pen Scissors Pink thread Sewing needle

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5000 poppies!Help us create a wall of poppiesLynn Berry and Margaret Knight are on a mission to create a field of more than 100,000 handcrafted poppies in Federation Square, Melbourne on Anzac Day 2015 for the Centenary Anzac Commemoration.

They set what they thought was ‘a challenging but achievable target’ of 5,000 poppies back in June

2013. Since then, they have increased this first to 25,000 and finally to 100,000, as this phenomenal project has taken off like wildfire.

The show will feature a wall which you are invited to cover with your handcrafted poppies.

For further information on the project – and patterns – visit the blog, 5000poppies.wordpress.com and the 5000 poppies Facebook page.

Join the latest trend!

Enjoy the latest recreational activity!Colouring-in for adults is the latest craze – try it for yourself with our interactive murals using work by popular artist Johanna Basford.

The work is from her best-selling book, Secret Garden An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book, which features stunning illustrations of flowers, insects, birds and small animals. Originally published as a colouring book, crafters are

now using the designs as inspiration for embroidery and quilting designs too!

See Johanna’s artwork at the show in all its glory – and you can have a turn at colouring it in!

Johanna says; ‘I hand draw all my images, preferring pens and pencils to pixels. I delight in smudgy finger prints, wobbly hand penned lines and the odd ink blot, these little imperfections are what give drawings character, soul and that true sense of organic.’

Presented by Johanna Basford and Expertise Events.

An international textile art exhibition has landed in Australia and will be on display at the show. 50 small exhibition art quilts celebrate the SAQA group’s 25th anniversary and are one of eight trunk shows that are travelling the world until 2017.

Trunk Show G, which will tour Australia includes internationally renowned art quilters such as Dianne Firth (Australia), Hsin-Chen Lin (Taiwan), Alicia Merrett (England) and Cynthia St Charles (USA). The trunk show is a wonderful way to view and engage with quilts made using a wide variety of styles, techniques and fibres by many who are considered masters in their field.

SAQA is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the art quilt and the artists who create them. SAQA is also a resource on all things art quilt related for both its members and the general public. Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA members now number more than 3,000 artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators and corporate sponsors across the globe. A dedicated core of volunteers and staff keep the organisation vibrant, dynamic, and progressive.

Each work measures 25.4cm x 17.8cm (10in x 7in) and is part of SAQA’s third trunk show.

50 works from around the world

See

International textile art

Alicia Merrett River Flow #3

Ruth Golden Ingham The Deep

Lea McComas A Horse of Course

Dianne Firth Stony Desert #3

Julia Graber Sailboat IV

Suzanne Riggio The White Hat

Annie Mertens Fly Away

Dolores Miller Winter Moon

Elaine Quehl Unfurling 2

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FOOD

TOP TIP Peaches can be replaced

with fresh figs,

nashi pear or mango.

MAKES 85 sheets filo pastry

4 peaches, seeded, sliced

350g ball fresh buffalo

mozzarella, torn

8 slices prosciutto, torn

¼ cup basil leaves

balsamic glaze, extra-virgin

olive oil, to serve

1 Preheat oven to hot, 200C.

Lightly grease an 8-cup Texas

muffin pan.

2 On a clean bench, layer filo sheets,

spraying each with oil. Cut into

eight equal squares.

3 Ease pastry squares into recesses

to line. Bake for 8-10 minutes until

golden and crisp. Allow to cool.

4 Fill each case with peach,

mozzarella and prosciutto. Season

to taste. Top with basil leaves. Drizzle

with balsamic glaze and oil to serve.

Tip: Serve filling on toasted

bruschetta bases if preferred.

Grilled prawns & calamari with

garlic butter

SERVES 8125g butter, softened

2 tblsp chopped parsley,

plus extra, to serve

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 lemon, grated zest,

1 tblsp juice

750g medium green prawns,

peeled, deveined, tails intact

500g (4 medium) squid

tubes, cleaned, cut into

1cm slices

2 tblsp olive oil

lemon wedges, to serve

1 In a medium bowl, stir butter,

parsley, garlic and zest

together. Season to taste.

2 In a large bowl, combine

prawns, squid, oil and

lemon juice.

SERVES 81.5kg piece scotch fillet,

trimmed

2 tblsp olive oil

1 tblsp horseradish cream

½ bunch oregano

10 thin slices prosciutto

1 bunch spring onions,

trimmed, roasted

BÉARNAISE SAUCE

¼ cup white wine vinegar

1 bay leaf

½ tsp black peppercorns

1 eschalot, finely chopped

3 egg yolks

125g butter, melted, cooled

1 tsp chopped tarragon leaves

1 Preheat barbecue with lid to

hot, 200C. Weigh beef and

calculate cooking time (allow

15-20 minutes per 500g).

2 Rub oil over beef, sprinkle

with salt flakes and freshly

ground black pepper. Spread

with horseradish and top evenly

with oregano sprigs before

wrapping with prosciutto slices.

3 Place beef on a roasting rack

in an oven dish. Barbecue for

20 minutes. Turn and cook for

a further 25-30 minutes until

cooked to taste. Set aside,

covered, to rest.

4 BÉARNAISE SAUCE In a

small saucepan, combine

vinegar, bay leaf, peppercorns

and eschalot. Simmer for 3-5

minutes until liquid has reduced

by half (1½ tblsp). Strain and

reserve liquid. Place egg yolks

in a medium heatproof bowl

over a saucepan of very gently

simmering water. Do not allow

water to touch the base. Whisk

in reserved vinegar. Add butter

gradually in a thin stream,

whisking constantly until

thick. Remove from heat.

Stir in tarragon.

5Serve beef sliced with

roasted spring onions,

béarnaise sauce and steamed

baby vegetables, if liked.

Tip: If prosciutto is unavailable,

use thin rindless bacon.

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3 Preheat a barbecue plate on

high. Barbecue prawns and

calamari for 1-2 minutes, each

side, brushing with butter

mixture during cooking, until

just cooked through.

4 Serve with lemon wedges

and extra garlic butter.

Tip: Marinating calamari and

prawns in lemon juice will

cause it to start cooking so

do this at the last minute.

TOP TIP

If preferred, add

red wine to the pan

juices, and boil until

thickened. Serve as

a sauce over beef

instead of béarnaise.

Prosciutto beef fillet with béarnaise

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$3.55per serve

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Grab some new ideas or even a new craft at these inspirational displays!SEE CRAFT BECOME FASHION! Come to the Handmade Fashion Parade – near the cafe – at 11am and 2.30pm each day and enjoy a runway show with handmade garments to inspire you. The outfits are all handmade using either patterns or original designs, so it’s a great way to see what’s possible. With a different parade each day of the show and categories ranging from casual wear through to evening and the LBD, there’s something for everyone!

Fashion clothing designs by Ciam Pattern Making, parade runs for approximately 30 minutes.

Plus, there’s also a Knitwear parade at 12.30pm each day in

this area with even more inspirational clothing and accessory ideas from Lola Lovegrove and Signatur Handknits.

Get painting!Decorate a canvas toteCome along and play with Derivan FabricArt Markers – the clever pen for fabric – and create a personalised canvas tote with a Zentangle butterfly.

Learn at the Folk & Decorative Artists’ area at the show. The Derivan markers are versatile and perfect for decorating and adding a touch of colour and personality to most fabric surfaces and are acid and odour free. You can customise t-shirts, jeans, shoes, cushion covers, carry bags and more… the possibilities are infinite.

No previous painting experience needed as the FDAA teachers will guide you through this project. For ages 16 and over.

Two one-hour sessions daily: 11am and 1pm. Cost: $10

All materials supplied – just bring yourself and explore!

Book at the FDAA area at the show.


Stitch up a lunch pouch Bite Size Papercraft Techniques

Make your own really cool bagCalling all young and young-at-heart creative souls who would love to make their very own stylish, insulated fabric lunch pouch – it keeps food cool and is easy to clean!

In this fun, one-hour class with Mandy Murray you will use a Husqvarna Viking sewing machine and the AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutters!

Class times: 10.30am and 1pm daily Kit cost: $10

Suitable for ages 12 years and up.

Book at the Husqvarna Viking Stand, D06. Class size is limited.

Get into weavingSee different types of weaving, spinning and macramé in action with the Hand Weavers and Spinners of NSW at the show. Members will demonstrate macramé, spinning, inkle weaving, braid weaving and rag weaving and you can get hands-on too!

Weave your own purse Join in and learn how to weave a small purse in a one-hour class.

The class will get you started with a prewarped cardboard loom and enough yarn to complete a small purse.

Learn the basic techniques using a darning needle – and there will be samples to show the project at various stages. You will take the

partly made purse home, with detailed instructions to complete it.

Just a basic understanding of hand sewing is required.

Class times: 11am and 1pm daily. Cost: $8

Join Doug and Dina from Catchy Crafts, Stand D01, as they take the mystery out of papercrafting by introducing you to many different papercrafting techniques. Take your papercrafting to the next level with these FREE daily sessions at the show.

Each presentation will run for around 20 to 30 minutes, with a section at the end for questions and a chance for visitors to have a play with the products used.

Program runs daily, no bookings required. Simply head to the Bite Size Papercraft Techniques area at the show.

10.30am: Shimmering Backgrounds and Accents Come and explore the world of Twinkling H20s, Shimmer Sprays, Colour Rubs and Stencils. These little pots of colour will bring added pizzaz to your papercraft creations.

11.30am: Making, Shaping and Colouring Paper Flowers Use flower dies, shaping tools and inks to create a variety of wonderful flowers.

12.30pm: Adding Sparkle to your Cards Learn how to use glitter, gold flakes, alcohol pens, stickers, stamps and double sided adhesives to create gorgeous sparkling cards.

1.30pm: Getting the most out of your die cutting machine You will learn several tips and tricks to die cutting and embossing. Explore easy ways of colouring embossed images, aligning dies, letter-pressing and many other tips that will have you loving your die cutting machine even more.

2.30pm: Using Alcohol Markers, Watercolour Markers and Pencils to colour your stamped images. Learn how to use the different mediums for different effects. Also see which stamping inks and papers to use for different techniques.

3.30pm: Heat Embossing and Alcohol InksTips on how to emboss with embossing powders, glitters and a heat gun. You’ll also learn the wonderful things you can do with alcohol inks.


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1. Learn to sew fashion garments that suit and fit you! Perfect your skills, get into new construction and pattern making techniques, and achieve professional finishes to your projects. In2Mode Fashion College offers part-time, Saturday and evening study options. All skill levels welcome! Come speak to the In2Mode team at Stand EZY5.

2. Black Label Range moulds are perfect for cake decorating, paper craft and jewellery making. Suitable with icing, resin, paper clay, polymer clay and many other craft products. This range includes over 20 new designs and is Australian made. Flexi-Craft Moulds, Stand F07.

3. Who wants a Bernina that’s lightweight, compact and can be easily transported to class? Look no further than the Bernina simply Red. It’s packed with great features, Swiss precision and a great hot price. Bernina, Stand F01.

4. Children’s colourful cot quilt kits and panels are sure to delight! Picklemouse Corner, Stand C16.

5. This Swiss-made scissor sharpener will save your scissors and give them a new lease on life! This handy sharpener gives your favourite scissors a clean, sharp edge. Scissorman, Stand F09.

6. The Daylight MAGnificent Lamp has three different height positions and LEDs provide high contrast and accurate colour matching. LEDs never need replacing and use minimal energy. The 5.75in semi-rimless lens with 1.75X magnifying is perfect for close-work activity. Daylightman, Stand F09.

7. Stay on trend with Multicolour mercerised cotton, self-changing colour as you crochet. Kit available $49.50. See this and more at Lola Lovegrove, Stand M05.

8. Tutto bags are ideal for transporting your sewing machines and overlockers. Straps secure the machine and the sturdy frame protects it from damage. Versatile pockets keep all your sewing tools organised, and trolley can be folded to 3” for easy storage. Just Patchwork, Stand G18.

9. Sassafras Lane Designs’ ‘Arcadia Avenue’ Block of the Month includes pattern, fabric to make quilt top and binding. Free shipping within Australia for just $30 per month. Fabric Garden, Stand EZ2-01.

10. Sea Dragons is the latest design from the popular Silhouette series. Pattern and fabrics available at The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand J19.

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12. Goodnight Owl… A sweet appliqué wall hanging available as a pattern or quilt kit. Finished size is 63.5cm x 84cm (25in x 33in). Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand F25.

13. Roxanne’s Glue-Baste-It is a water-soluble basting glue in an easy-squeeze bottle, perfect for appliqué projects! Flip la K, Stand LL50.

14. Wool Felt, Silk Ribbons, Valdani Perle Threads, Cottage Garden Stranded Cottons, Perle Threads, Cotton Felt and Wool Flannel are all available at The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand J19.

15. See the latest jewellery making products and kits. My Little Bead Shop, Stand G02.

16. New season flannel kits and patterns. Picklemouse Corner, Stand C16.

17. Discover new stamping, scrapbooking and papercraft products, including new the Heartfelt Creations stamps, dies and paper collection. Arnold’s Scrapbook & Papercraft Supplies, Stand AA61.

18. Here is the perfect machine needle for top stitching, it is 90/14 and ideal for top stitching and quilting with medium weight threads (40wt). Flip la K, Stand LL50.

19. Monica Poole’s award-winning Happiness Quilt is now available as a complete pattern or fabric kit. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand E26.

20. Cut Time and Quilt More with the Accuquilt Go! BIG electric fabric cutter. Accurately cuts up to six layers of fabric and is compatible with all existing Go! dies. See it at Accuquilt, Stand D16.

21. Everything is easier, faster and more intuitive than ever with THE Dream Machine XV8500D; Brother’s most powerful, technologically-advanced sewing, embroidery, quilting and crafting machine to date. See it at Brother, Stand J06.

22. Gorgeous reversible wrap around skirt and top pattern for girls ages 1 to 10. Available at Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand E26.

23. New: Easy 3D Flex, from Powertex, for creating amazing textural effects in your artwork... Be amazed by the creative possibilities of this incredibly versatile medium for all art objects, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Powertex Fabric Hardener, Stand BB08.

24. The Amelia Swagger coat, available as a knitting kit or ready-made garment. Garments made using Australian Pure New Wool and hand knitted in Australia. See it at Signatur Handknits, Stand LL54.

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DUCT TAPE FLOWER Duct tape is perfect for mixed media crafts! Create a wonderful flower that can be put on a pen or make jewellery. For 4 to 99 year olds, with adult assistance. Class duration: 30 minutes. Class cost: $7.50

JAPANESE ART OF DECODEN Decoden is a form of embellishing items with frosting and treats good enough to eat. Use Mod Podge Collage Clay and make a chocolate-dripped jar with pink or white frosting. The techniques learnt can be applied to lots of different media and examples will be shown. For 7 to 99 year olds.

Class duration: 30 to 45 minutes. Class cost $15

MAKE YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK SHOES Walk out in style with either canvas comic book shoes or ‘upcycle’ a pair of high heels. Learn to recycle your comic books and create a work of art with Outdoor Mod Podge. Please bring your own shoes. Includes a free bottle of Outdoor Mod Podge as more coats are needed after 24 hours. For 7 to 99 year olds. Class duration: about 1 hour. Class cost: $25

PAPER LANTERNS AND DECOUPAGE Each child will create a unique lantern with Mod Podge to hang in their room. They are battery powered to light up at night. For 2 to 99 year olds, with adult assistance. Class duration: about 20 minutes. Class cost: $7.50

COMIC BOOK CLOCK Create a unique and one of a kind hanging Comic Book Clock. Learn many uses of Matt or Gloss Mod Podge and complete the clock with handmade embellishments from Mod Melts. For 5 to 99 year olds. Class duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Class cost: $15

SUPERHERO AND PRINCESS TUTUS Learn how to make a no-sew tutu featuring your favourite Superhero, including which tulle to use and how to appliqué your favourite superhero or princess on the front. You will complete a tutu to fit 1 to 10 year olds. Class duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Class cost $30

Sew Easy classes

The Craft CaveCreate something unique with the ‘I’m a Craftaholic’ team in The Craft Cave at Stand C06, using Mod Podge products and more. Whether it’s making a flower, a money box or decorating their own shoes and tutus, everyone from young children to ‘big kids’ will enjoy these classes!

Classes run continuously each day from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Bookings are essential, visit I’m a Craftaholic, Stand C06 or email: [email protected] (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

FAUX QUILTED CUSHION All Non Sewers can now ‘quilt’ with Fabric Mod Podge. Wow your friends with a Faux Quilted Cushion Cover. For 8 years to 99 year olds. Class duration: 30-45 minutes. Class cost: $15

Be inspired and create a beautiful cushionCome and join Brother in the Sewing Room to create a beautiful and stylish cushion.

You will test drive the Brother Innov-ís NV410, which has been designed to fulfil all your sewing, quilting and crafting needs.

Learn some of the great features of this machine including patchwork techniques, when to use decorative stitches and how to add a 3D crochet embroidered design to create a beautiful look.

Two classes daily: 10.30am to 12noon, 1pm to 2.30pm

Class cost of $5 covers all materials you need to create a beautiful cushion to take home. Book at Brother Stand J06 as seating for this class is limited!

Visit the stand and ask about any Brother sewing, quilting or embroidery machine or the revolutionary ScanNCut – and the show specials! Presented by: The Brother Team

Book at Stand G06 at the show or email Prudence Mapstone at [email protected]

Learn to crochet or enhance your current crochet skills with legendary fibre artist Prudence Mapstone at Stand G06 at the show. There are three one-hour classes daily!

10.30am Create a button brooch, combining simple crochet with needle wrapping. Only very basic crochet skills are required for this workshop.

There are lots of button and yarn colour choices available to ensure that your brooch will truly be one-of-a-kind. Kit includes button, cotton yarns, brooch back, crochet hook and pattern. Class cost $30

11.45am Learn to use a double-ended crochet hook to work a soft and bouncy horizontal rib stitch, as you start to create a luxurious alpaca scarf. This workshop is suitable for beginners. Kit includes 2 balls of 100% alpaca yarn in your choice of colours, plus a double-ended hook and pattern. Class cost $30

2.30pm Freeform crochet spiral pendant. Basic crochet skills and knowledge of stitch names required (either UK or US terminology). Kit includes both cotton and novelty yarns in your choice of colours, plus crochet hook, choker cord or chain, and notes. Class cost $30

Brother knows the importance of providing inspiration to a creative mind. That is why we have come up with these great specials for Stitches and Craft Sydney so you can get those ingenious ideas created quickly and easily.

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Something for the boys!

The Western Sydney Woodturners Association Inc will be in action at the show. They will have lathes to demonstrate and will explain the finer details of the art of wood turning, making bowls, platters, pens and many other items. PLUS browse a large display of finished works.

Buy a gorgeous timber gift, learn about lathe and other timber work, or just watch the creative fun. Talk to the guys about joining their group – it looks like a lot of fun!

See skilled craftsmen work live at the showNew, fun children’s sewing classes with Trixi Symonds

Trixi Symonds is a designer, teacher and author of Sew Together Grow Together. She designs projects that are fun and easy to sew and has been teaching craft and hand-sewing workshops to children for more than 20 years.

Trixi says, “Kids love to sew but these days they have few opportunities to do this.

FUN CLASSES Trixi knows just what kinds of projects appeal to children.

Funny, huggable monsters? Check. Mama and baby animals? Absolutely. Bags to carry all your

treasures? Say no more.

Kids will design and hand sew their own felt softie, monster or cushion. The workshop is suitable for both adults and children. Children eight years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

One-hour class times: 10.30am, 12noon, 1.30pm and 3pm on Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8 only

Class cost: $20 per class

Book at the show or email [email protected]

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11am ★ Working With Circles. Learn some nifty tricks for working with circles including how to set a circle into a block. Heather will demonstrate a cheat’s Cathedral Window and a simple way to make a Drunkard’s Path all using the one ruler. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s

Designs, Stand J19.

11.30am Quilt As You Go. Discover everything you need to know about quilt as you go. Learn various techniques that will revolutionise the way you make quilts forever. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand E26.

12.30pm Wonderful One-Fabric Quilts. Experience the magic of creating a stunning quilt from just one fabric. From table runners to queen sized quilts, this exciting technique is fun, fast and rewarding. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand F25.

1pm The Latest Cardmaking Ideas. Debra will share hints, techniques and ideas on how to make beautiful hand-made cards – using 3D pictures, peel off stickers, stencils/dies, and all the tools of the trade. Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand G14.

2pm ★ Scrap Crazy. Using scrap fabrics or fabrics from your stash, this great new ruler set can be used in lots of different ways. Heather will show you lots of options for this great tool – everything from crazy patch to quilts that only use one section of the ruler. Scraps of fabric from 3” square can be used. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand J19.

2.30pm Fashion and Handbags. Make over your wardrobe with co-ordinating patterns that are easy to sew. Includes the latest handbag designs and techniques. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand E26.

Free lecture-style workshops!Learn with the experts in these free seminars! Workshops are approximately 30 minutes unless otherwise stated. Bookings are not required. Program runs daily at the show.

10.30am ★ Powertex: Top 3 Ideas in 30mins. Ashley will take you through three top techniques using the Powertex range which include:

1. BEGIN an artwork with a photo transfer using Powerprint and then embellish with machine

embroidery or mixed media. Transfer photos onto any surface including fabric, metal, canvas, ceramic, wood.

2. CREATE Texture in your artwork using Easy 3D Flex the fantastic NEW medium, from Powertex, for Painting, Sculpture & Mixed Media, now available in Australia!

3. DISCOVER Home Deco Ideas with Powertex Fabric Hardener including Altered Bottles, Fabric Bowls, Lace Boxes and Lights. Ashley Bowley, Powertex Fabric Hardener, Stand BB08.

11.30am ★ Twisted Hearts. Weave your way to making a great block with one of the new designer Twisted Heart templates – there are 22 in the range! Learn the basic process of cutting and weaving the twisted hearts to make great blocks for your quilt top. Lots of fun with a sensational outcome! Brenda Burgess, Flip la K, Stand LL50.

1pm ★ Wanna Applique? Here is the Easy Way! Janeene from Passionately Sewn Designs will share her secrets on how to produce perfect appliqué every time. Learn about template design, the best products, threads, needles and finishing methods. Gain lots of tips, tricks and ideas that you will use every time you do appliqué. Janeene, My Patch Fabrics, Stand DD06.

1.30pm Simple Hand Dyeing. You will be surprised at your creative talents! Learn our simple techniques of dyeing beautiful lace, fabric, buttons and more to any colour of the rainbow. Simply paint on and set in microwave. Uncomplicated, no mess, no fuss. Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand AA77.

2.30pm ★ Turn Your Scarves into Fashion Statements. Take home over 30 new creative scarf ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements and into ‘neck art’ with only six scarves and some innovative scarf accessories, including clips, rings, flowers, keepers, pins, jewellery and pendants. Gail Lawrence, Creative Fashion Acessories, Stand F05.

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3:15pm Couching Foot #43 Free motion couching is a breeze with Foot #43. Attach ribbons, braids & cord directly under the needle so that lines and shapes can be precisely guided and couched.

3:30-4:30pm Ask the Expert! Any questions you have regarding BERNINA machines and accessories will be answered.

1:00pm Meet the BERNINA 3 Series MachineSew and quilt in style with the BERNINA 3 Series. The ideal sewing machine for beginners, boasting a wealth of stitch programs and amazing ease of use.

10:30amSpanish Hemstitch Foot #47This wonderful little accessory is used to create a hand-sewn hemstitch / drawn thread work look entirely by machine. The decorative technique joins two finished edges together with the use of decorative stitches.

12noonOverlockers made easySew, cut and neaten in one simple operation with the BERNINA Overlocker. See how easy it is to sew all types of fabrics with no trouble at all using, 4-threads, 3- threads, flatlock and rolled hem.

11:15am Pintuck Attachment This amazing attachment is not only fabulous for corded pintucks but is wonderful for taking the stress out of shirring with elastic. Learn how you can decorate parts of garments such as sleeves, bodices and yokes.

1:45pmDouble Cording Foot #59 & 60These wonderful feet offer the capability of stitching cords and covered piping onto fabric in one simple operation. See how easy it is to make fun bags, placemats and bowls.

2:30pmThe Versatile BERNINA 550QE The perfect machine for the creative sewer and quilter. With the marvellous BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator), we are celebrating 10yrs of making free motion quilting a breeze.

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11AM ★ Coin Purse with Key Ring, Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Make a gorgeous coin purse with a convenient key ring. You will learn how

to line your purse and sew it into a purse frame. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand K01.

12NOON ★ Pansy Pincushion, Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs. Learn felt appliqué with a combination of wool and cotton felts and make a cute yet practical pincushion. Some embroidery stitches used. Kit includes all materials except the stuffing. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand J19.

1PM ★ English Paper Piecing, Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Learn this traditional, easy method of patchwork. Includes handy hints to make your sewing easier. Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand F06.

2PM ★ Birds and Blooms, Karen Arnold, Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies.

Make two beautiful cards for a birthday with stamps and dies from the Heartfelt Creation’s Birds and Blooms. Learn how to shape flowers and add

accents with inks. Kit includes everything you will need, plus a $5 voucher to spend at the stand after the class. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand AA61.

3PM ★ Mini Embroidery Hoop Pendant/Brooch, Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Fun and easy DIY. Simply choose your artwork, draw, backstitch, cut, then glue it on. Perfect for gifts. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand K01.

1PM ★ ‘Shabby Chic’ Journal Cover (Mixed Media), Liz Telega, Powertex Fabric Hardener. Create this beautiful ‘Shabby Chic’ journal cover using Ivory Powertex, Bister, Collage & Mixed Media. Discover how easy it is to use and astound your friends with the gorgeous antique effects you achieve in your artwork! Kit cost $20 (15x15cm on board). Book at Stand BB08.

2PM ★ Summer Bag, Kim Sharman-Smith, Lola Lovegrove.

Start this project to create a summer tote using the latest Katia yarn, Big Ribbon. Make the base and handle during the class then take the materials and instructions with you to finish the piece at home! Kit cost $40, includes the pattern, size 9 crochet hook, yarn and instructions. Book at Stand M05.

3PM ★ Mini Flower Pin Cushions, Valerie Gaultier, My Patch Fabrics.Create these bright beautiful Mini Flower Pin Cushions in just one hour. They can sit in your thread reels so that you always have pins close by. This project is also a great way of using up some of those fabric scraps. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand DD06.

11AM ★ Rust Effects, Liz Telega, Powertex Fabric Hardener. Create a journal cover with incredible ‘Rust Effects’ using Bronze Powertex, Stone Art

Clay, Colour Pigments & Mixed Media. With the techniques you learn, you’ll be able to experiment further at home! Kit cost $20 (15x15cm on board). Book at Stand BB08.

12NOON ★ Lampshade Construction, Valerie Gaultier, My Patch Fabrics.

It’s so easy to make a drum-shaped lampshade! Learn about fabric selection and the techniques to create a lampshade. We will also talk about how to re-cover those existing lampshades that you have at home. You will take home a finished 8” drum shade and the ability to create so many more. Class includes tuition, lampshade kit, including pattern, tools and fabric. Kit cost $39. Book at Stand DD06.

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3:15pm Couching Foot #43 Free motion couching is a breeze with Foot #43. Attach ribbons, braids & cord directly under the needle so that lines and shapes can be precisely guided and couched.

3:30-4:30pm Ask the Expert! Any questions you have regarding BERNINA machines and accessories will be answered.

1:00pm Meet the BERNINA 3 Series MachineSew and quilt in style with the BERNINA 3 Series. The ideal sewing machine for beginners, boasting a wealth of stitch programs and amazing ease of use.

10:30amSpanish Hemstitch Foot #47This wonderful little accessory is used to create a hand-sewn hemstitch / drawn thread work look entirely by machine. The decorative technique joins two finished edges together with the use of decorative stitches.

12noonOverlockers made easySew, cut and neaten in one simple operation with the BERNINA Overlocker. See how easy it is to sew all types of fabrics with no trouble at all using, 4-threads, 3- threads, flatlock and rolled hem.

11:15am Pintuck Attachment This amazing attachment is not only fabulous for corded pintucks but is wonderful for taking the stress out of shirring with elastic. Learn how you can decorate parts of garments such as sleeves, bodices and yokes.

1:45pmDouble Cording Foot #59 & 60These wonderful feet offer the capability of stitching cords and covered piping onto fabric in one simple operation. See how easy it is to make fun bags, placemats and bowls.

2:30pmThe Versatile BERNINA 550QE The perfect machine for the creative sewer and quilter. With the marvellous BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator), we are celebrating 10yrs of making free motion quilting a breeze.

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

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Best Light Offer Ever!Present this voucher to receive a Daylight brand 27 LED Floorstanding Lap light with bonus magnifier arm, RRP of $139.95 for only $39. Limit 3 per customer (while stocks last). Stand F09 Daylightman.com.au

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