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AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER QUILTING EXPERIENCE!

    Royal Exhibition
        Building,
    Carlton Gardens,
   Melbourne, Australia
   APRIL 16 – 19, 2020
    www.aqc.com.au

   BEST OF QUILTCON 2020 DIRECT FROM USA / INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL TUTORS
SOCIAL EVENTS / INTERNATIONAL LECTURES / SEWING MACHINE CLASSES & SHOPPING
AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER QUILTING EXPERIENCE! - Australasian Quilt ...
Fast Facts                                                           Getting there
                                                                             Parking
                                                                             Melbourne Museum has
                                                                             undercover parking, subject to
    Australasian Quilt Convention                                            availability. Entry is via Rathdowne
    April 16 – 19, 2020                                                      or Nicholson Street and is open
                                                                             from 6am to midnight, Monday to
    Opening hours:                                                           Sunday. For rates visit
    Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm daily                                 www.museumvictoria.com.au
    Venue:                                                                   or call 13 11 02.
    Royal Exhibition Building                                                For other carparks in the area, visit
    9 Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, 3053               www.secureparking.com.au or call
                                                                             03 9613 0000. Parking meters are
    Daily Admission Tickets:
                                                                             also available in the surrounding
    Adults – at the door $24; online $22                                     streets.
    Seniors Card holders – at the door $22; online $20
    Age & Disability Pensioners – at the door $20; online $19                Public Transport
    Children 5 – 16 years (under 5yrs free)                                  Visitors to the expo have various
    at the door $10; online $10                                              public transport options including:
    Family (2 adults & 2 children) – at the door $55; online $53             • T
                                                                                ram 86 or 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
    NOTE: Seniors Card Holders, Age & Disability Pensioners and Companion    • F
                                                                                ree City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
    Card Holders – please ensure you bring a valid concession card to AQC.
                                                                             • C
                                                                                ity loop train to Parliament Station, a 12-minute walk to
    MULTI-DAY TICKETS:                                                         the REB
    2 Day Pass – at the door $44; online $42
                                                                             • Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street
    3 Day Pass – at the door $59; online $56
    4 Day Pass – at the door $72; online $69                                 Plan your public transport journey. Visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au
                                                                             or call 1800 800 007.
    GROUP TICKETS:
                                                                             Bus & Coach Trips to AQC
    Buy 10 Adult tickets or more and save.
                                                                             Book your seat on a bus or coach trip to AQC – it’s easier than
    Each ticket can be used on any one day… so with 10 tickets, 5
                                                                             driving and you’ll make new friends! Visit www.aqc.com.au for
    friends can come on 2 days, or 10 friends can come on one day.
                                                                             details.
    Group Adult ticket – *$19 (available for pre-purchase only,              Accommodation
    minimum purchase is 10 group adult tickets)                              There are many options available and Expertise Events has
    Group tickets must be prebooked and paid for by Friday April 10, 2020.   negotiated with Ozaccom to make booking accommodation
    This offer is not valid for door sales. For payment via cheque, direct   easy for visitors. Visit: https://events.ozaccom.com.au/
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    show organisers Expertise Events on: +61 2 9452 7575 or email            1800 814 611 (Australian Toll Free) or +61 7 3854 1611 or email
    tickets@expertiseevents.com.au
                                                                             ozaccom@ozaccom.com.au for more information.
                                                                             Details are correct at time of printing but are subject to change.
    Venue facilities:
                                                                             Visitors should check prices and details prior to travelling.
    • Venue has wheelchair and pram access.
    • Expo Café – open daily                                                 The AQC Preview magazine is published by the organisers of your favourite craft
                                                                             events – Craft & Quilt Fair, Stitches & Craft Show, Australasian Quilt Convention, Crafters
    • ATM – located in the Royal Exhibition Building and next door          Fair and the Scrapbook Papercraft & Art Expo. Information in our preview magazine is
       in the Melbourne Museum, 10am to 5pm • No photography                 provided by exhibitors. Expertise Events is not responsible for incorrect information or
       without permission • Cloakroom service $2 per item                    product names. Updates to the program will be made on the website closer to the event.
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Welcome to AQC 2020
                    Dear Quilters,
                    Welcome to AQC 2020 – we have put together a spectacular
                    event for you to enjoy.
                    The AQC Quilt Show will be magnificent… we will have the
                    Best of QuiltCon 2020, brought directly to AQC by the
                    Modern Quilt Guild from Austin, Texas USA. Wonderful
                    quilts by AQC tutors, including amazingly intricate
                    miniature quilts by tutor Kumiko Frydl, and art quilts
by tutors Meri Vahl and Paula Kovarik are sure to inspire.
The international premiere of international textile art group, SAQA’s
‘Opposites Attract’ will be there– see it first at AQC! Beautiful works
by the 2019 Rajah winner Jan Frazer will be on show, and a thought-
provoking display of a quilt challenge – Vision 2020 curated by
Brenda Gael Smith will make its premiere at AQC, along with the
textile art mini challenge, The Wonder of Eyes.
A collection of works ‘Not Just Buildings’ by South Australian textile
artists (SAlt) and another by the MiM – Met in Melbourne – group will
be wonderful. ‘Going Green’ is the 2020 AQC Challenge theme –
see the many varied interpretations for the first time and make your
Viewers’ Choice vote count.
Who will win the National Quilt Award? The judges will be deciding
during AQC with the announcement at the Gala Dinner on Saturday
evening. Take a look at the Best of Show quilts and make your choice.
If you have never been an AQC delegate, there’s still time to make
2020 the year you indulge. It’s excellent value and there is so much
for you to enjoy, from learning with some of the best quilt and textile
art teachers in the world, to making friends with like-minded quilters
and enjoying four days – and nights! – of education, discovery,
wonderful food and entertainment!
AQC is the biggest quilting event in the southern hemisphere, so see
what’s new when you mix with your tribe and shop with independent
craft retailers on the expo floor. Many will launch exciting new products
and designs and you can get hands-on in a variety of activities and catch
demonstrations around the show floor. It’s all there just waiting for you.
See you there,

                                                                          A Common Thread (detail) by
Judy and Gary                                                             Libby Williamson, part of the
                                                                          SAQA ‘Opposites Attract’ display
AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER QUILTING EXPERIENCE! - Australasian Quilt ...
Shop, learn, make and enjoy the unique AQC Quilt

         • Direct from Austin, Texas USA, QuiltCon 2020 Travelling Exhibit • ‘Teach Me’ AQC tutors’ quilts on display – only at AQC
                            • View the international debut of the SAQA Opposites Attract international textile art
    • Decide which National Quilt Award finalist quilt is your favourite and be there for the announcement of the winner at the Gala Dinner
                       • See the winners and finalists of the 2020 AQC Challenge then vote for your viewer’s choice
        • Enjoy four wonderful days of quilts, lectures, classes, shopping and more • Shop with the best independent craft retailers
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AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER QUILTING EXPERIENCE! - Australasian Quilt ...
Show at Australia’s premier quilting experience!

             Clockwise from top left: Work by
             M Metcalf, Sue de Vanny, Diane English,
             Angela Bowman, Liz Aitken, Terrie Mangat
AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER QUILTING EXPERIENCE! - Australasian Quilt ...
AQC Quilt Show
      Exclusive Australian and international quilt displays, including prize-winning pieces and
       wonderful textile art await you! Many of the works on show can only be seen at AQC.
                                       Here is a glimpse of the highlights…

Best of the Best                                 Only
                                               at AQC!
Enjoy this special selection of outstanding
pieces from state and territory guild shows
from all over the country.
                                         Sponsored by

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                                                           Best of Australia
                                                                                                                    at AQC

                                                           State guild shows around Australia will send their ‘Best of
                                                           Show’ for judging. We bring all the winning quilts together
                                                           for you in one place. Recognising the array of breathtaking
                                                           talent within our country is always a much anticipated
                                                           thrill. Who will win the National Quilt Award?
                                                           Come and see, or join us at the Gala Dinner on Saturday
                                                           night for the announcement and celebration!
                                                                                                            Sponsored by

                                                           Left: Oriental Screen by Julie Kennedy, NSW
                                                           Above: Starcrazy by Catherine Butterworth, NSW
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AQC 2020 Challenge –
                                                                              Going Green                                    See it FIRST
                                                                                                                               at AQC!

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Not Just Buildings
This new exhibition by SAlt
from South Australia is a visual
investigation into the architectural
features of Adelaide’s CBD heritage
buildings transformed quite
unexpectedly into far more personally
involved projects. Each of the four
Adelaide based artists; Judy Bushby,                         This year’s theme is topical, yet open to different interpretations, and could be
Julie Haddrick, Francie Mewett and                           executed in both traditional designs and contemporary styles. See the wonderful
Wendy Thiele selected a place of                             and thought-provoking results of this year’s theme by the finalists and vote for
powerful memories that transformed                           your favourite in Viewers’ Choice. An amazing cash prize pool of $5,500 is on offer
into personal connections from                               including the $500 Viewers’ Choice prize.
another time in their lives.

   Meet the makers between 12noon
   and 2pm at the SAlt display
   where members of the group
   will talk about their 4th and final
   collaborative exhibition.
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From top: Work by Julie Haddrick and Wendy Thiele (detail)

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                                                                                                                                        Est. 1990

                                                                                                                          Above left: Papilio by
                                                                                                                          Linda Crouch; Above right:
                                                                                                                          Green Man Eco-Warrior
                                                                                                                          by Lynne Hargreaves;
                                                                                                                          Left: Metachrosis by
                                                                                                                          Julie Tasker

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AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER QUILTING EXPERIENCE! - Australasian Quilt ...
Pathfinders                                Vision 2020                               See it FIR
                                                                                      at AQC!
                                                                                                ST
Pathfinders is a display
                                           An eye-catching collection of forty,
by seven WA Quilters’
                                           20in square textile works curated
Association members who
decided to explore the                     by Brenda Gael Smith. From dreams
Drunkards Path block. The                  to vistas; anatomical studies to
quilts are the result of two               optical illusions; the exhibition
years’ exploration of the theme,           explores the theme of ‘vision’ from
in a variety of styles, layouts,           different angles and highlights the
colours and scale.                         importance of eye health and vision
                                           care, especially for a vibrant creative
                                           life. The 40 artists are from Australia,
                                           USA, New Zealand and Europe.

                                             Brenda Gael Smith will give a
                                             daily floortalk from 1.30pm.

                                           Above right: Bionic by Alison Withers.
                                           Below: Looking Forward by Julie Harding

Miniatures by
Kumiko Frydl
Outstanding small works from
this tutor who has wowed
audiences at some of the biggest
world-
renowned
quilt
festivals
with her
exquisite
little quilts.

Australian
Exclusive

                        Top: Aerobics
                        by Pat Forster:
                        Above: Peony
                        Mandala,
                        Left: Tempest by
                        Kumiko Frydl
AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER QUILTING EXPERIENCE! - Australasian Quilt ...
Only

   Wonder of Eyes                                                  at AQC!

An exhibition and exchange
celebrating the gift of sight was
curated by Brenda Gael Smith.
She put out a challenge to quilters
to create a 20cm x 20cm quilt
                                                                                                                        Only
exploring the themes ‘the wonder
                                                                                      Teach Me
                                                                                                                      at AQC!
of eyes’ or ‘eyes of wonder’, to
raise funds for The Fred Hollows
Foundation.                                                                           A glorious collection of work by AQC tutors who
                                                                                      teach delegates upstairs in special convention
                                                                                      classes. The 2020 tutors are:
                           There is                                                   Sara Cook (UK), Joe Cunningham (USA),
                           a $200                                                     Leslie Edwards (Vic), Kumiko Frydl (Japan/USA),
                           Viewers’                                                   Julie Haddrick (SA), Heather Hopkins (SA),
                           Choice prize                                               Paula Kovarik (USA), Megan Manwaring (NSW),
                           on offer, so                                               Michelle Marvig (NSW), Alysn Midgelow-Marsden
                           make sure                         Supported by             (NZ), Rachael Porter (NSW),
                           you vote for                                                                                     Sponsored by
                                                                                      Brenda Gael Smith (NSW),
                           your favourite.                                Est. 1990
                                                                                      Meri Henriques Vahl (USA).                   Est. 1990

Queensland –                                                                           Meet Meri Vahl at lunchtimes near her quilts
                                                                                       for a chat. Enjoy a musical interlude with Joe
Outback to Reef challenge                                                              Cunningham on Saturday in the Quilt Show.

                                      Catch the annual art quilt
                                      challenge by Queensland
                                      Quilters Inc’s State of the Art
                                      quilters. The 2020 challenge
                                      could include any technique
                                      and the group began in
                                      2009 to give the art quilters
                                      of Queensland Quilters an
                                      opportunity to showcase
                                      their talents.

                                      From top: Eyes of Innocence by
                                      Sue de Vanny; The Eyes Have It
                                      by Annie White; left: Gnarled &
                                      Twisted by Jeannie Henry;
                                      top right: Flower Market (detail)
                                      by Meri Henriques Vahl;
                                      right: The Explorer (detail)
                                      by Michelle Marvig.

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AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER QUILTING EXPERIENCE! - Australasian Quilt ...
Best of QuiltCon
          Australian
                                                     QuiltCon 2020 Travelling Exhibit, presented by
                                                     The Modern Quilt Guild is a selection of the best
          Exclusive!                                 quilts from the recent international convention
                                                     for modern quilters held in February in Austin,
                                                     Texas USA.

                                                       Join a gallery walk-through
                                                       at 12.30pm daily with Karen
                                                       Cooper, Executive Director
                                                       of The Modern Quilt Guild
                                                       where she will discuss details
                                                       about each quilt and how it
                                                       relates to modern quilting.

Clockwise from top: More is More (detail) by Laura Loewen, USA; Mapache Tale (detail) By Paula Steel, UK; Chandler by Angela
Bowman, USA; Finding Flow (detail) By Jen Carlton Bailly, USA
Continuing to
                                                         Explore 8
                                                         The latest exhibition by the
                                                         MiM (Met in Melbourne)
                                                         artists who individually
                                                         selected eight different
                                                         words referring to ‘8’:
                                                         Julie Haddrick,
                                                         Illuminate
                                                         Neroli Henderson,
                                                         Impersonate
                                                         Kim Boland,
                                                         Navigate
                                                         Brenda Wood,
                                                         Generate
                                                         Lee Vause,
                                   Internati
                                             o na l      Eight
                                     Premier
                                                         Suzanne Gummow,
                                                         Germinate
Opposites Attract by SAQA                                Sally Ann Westcott,
                                                         Gate
             International textile art                   Raylene Richardson,
             display presented by Studio                 Delicate
             Art Quilt Associates (SAQA).                Each artist produced
             Opposing forces shape our                   two pieces 45cm x
             reality in ways that are both               100cm over a 12-month
             readily apparent as well as                 period in response to their
             hidden. Artwork included                    chosen word.
             in this exhibit explores
                                                         Right: Delicate by Raylene Richardson
             contradictions and affinities:
             Yin and Yang, the irresistible
             force versus the immovable
             object, black and white, and
             other types of opposites.
             Top: Peony (detail) by Shelley A Rothgeb,
                                                             Rajah 2019:
             Arizona, USA; left: Immigration or
             Invasion by Sara Sharp, Texas, USA              Jan Frazer                          Chromatrophes
                                                                                                 (detail)

                                                            View a wonderful display of outstanding art
                                                            quilts by Jan Frazer, renowned international and
                                                            Australian award-winning quiltmaker.

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1. Studio Mio, Stand 131.

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     Sew-Inn, Sequin Bazaar, Nerida Hansen, Hettie’s Patch, Clair’s Fabrics, Buttons    Finished with a silk tassel
     ‘n’ More, Bella Fabrics and Aroha Quilts.                                          and a cover for protection.
                                                                                        2. Elm Grove Patchwork,
                                                                                        Stand 73. Looking for
      1                                                                                 reproduction fabric? See
                                                                                        the latest releases, including
                                                                                        Nancy’s Needle 1850-1880
                                                                                        and Regency Romance
                                                                                        from Moda Fabrics. Fabric
                                                                                        bundles to suit all budgets
                                                                                        available.
                                                                                        3. Patchwork Ninja, Stand
                                               2                                        89. 3D Shibori sling bag –
                                                                               3        make a stunning bag with
                                                                                        a special texture on the
                                                                                        surface. You can create a
                                                                                        Shibori-like texture with
                                                                                        our magical shrinking web!
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                                                                                        for a friend!
                                                                                        4. Thimbles for You, Stand
                                                                                        190. This Tree of Life
                                                                                        chatelaine is new at AQC
                                                                                        this year, designed and
                                                                                        made by silversmith Jan
                                                                                        Larson. Solid sterling silver
                                                                                        and handmade, each one
                                                                                        looks a little different.
                                                                                        5. Pfaff, Stand 106. The
                                                                                        Pfaff creative icon combines
                                                                                        precision with every feature.
                                                                                        A feat of excellence for
                                                                                        your sewing, quilting and
                                                                                        embroidery.

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6. The Strawberry Thief,
Stand 179. Liberty fabrics
in beautiful, bright, fresh                All this and more!
colours plus bundles and
handy pre-cuts.
7. Singer, Stand 104. Singer
Quantum Stylist 9960 has          6                  7
everything you need and
more. With 600 built-in stitch
patterns, mirror imaging and
stitch elongation, it gives you
the freedom to customise
your projects.
8. Renee’s Cottage Crafts,
Stand 124. See an extensive
range of hand-dyed wool
felt, embroidery threads
and ribbons by Irene. Plus, a
selection of Renee’s original
quilt and embroidery designs
                                  8                                       10
available as a pattern or
kit. There’s a great range of
buttons, charms and more.
9. Baby Lock, Stand 31.                        9
‘Revolution Air’ Threading for
the new ‘Acclaim’ overlocker!
Check out the new models
in our four and eight thread
machines which have some
amazing features.
10. Make it Sew, Stand 62.
Hoffman Dream Big and
Supernova panels. Heaps
of colours. $30 each.
11. Just Patchwork, Stand 91.
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‘Dynamic Dresden’ book
is filled with ideas and
instructions for creating
fabulous projects.
12. Flip la K, Stand 44. Use
our multitool templates to
create Perfect Flying Geese
with ease – Geese in a Row,
or Circles of Geese!

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bernette 70 series. You will
love the fabulous features
on our most affordable
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sewing and embroidery
machines that are incredibly
easy to use, offer a wide
range of functions and lets            13
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14. Maree St Clair
Quilts, Stand 195. This
great new ruler allows
accurate construction of
half and quarter square
triangles. You can see a                             14
demonstration in our
30 minute seminar.
15. WonderFil Specialty
Threads, Stand 168
Eleganza variegated               15
thread! Choose from a                                     16
range of colourways.
16. Margaret’s Fabrics,
Stand 81. New appliqué
patterns from Pattern Poole
include Wilder the Wolf,
Ruby the Rabbit (pictured)
and Otis the Owl – all
part of the new Rewilding
collection that features
forest animals.
17. Patchwork Ninja, Stand
89. Four Elements Asa-
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quilt – Make an amazing                         17
quilt with five colourful Ninja
fusible bias tapes without
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piecing, technique will be
demonstrated at the stand.
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19. Hatched and Patched,
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projects large and small.
20. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand
81. New bag pattern by Monica                19
Poole. The stylish Chelsea Bag
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has a double closure that pops
out to make a generous size
tote. On the inside there are
plenty of pockets.                                      21
21. Sara Cook, Can Do Books,
Stand 71. AQC tutor Sara Cook
will sign her book, Bojagi:
Design And Techniques In
Korean Textile Art on Saturday
during lunchtime.
22. Sewn and Quilted, Stand
47. These cute llamas are just
part of a large variety of felt
kits in a wide range of styles,
beautifully boxed and ready to
stitch!
23. Handi Quilter, Stand 101.        22
The HQ Capri is a big machine
for small spaces. Free-motion
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and your stitches will be
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perfect with the HQ InSight™
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24. Punch with Judy, Stand
111. Appliqué Laptop Work
Table - Now you may sew or
quilt on your lap whilst in your
chair, in bed or whilst travelling
using the adjustable Appliqué
Laptop Work Table.
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25. Ricoma, Stand 82. Broaden
your possibilities, earnings and
creativity with the Ricoma TC-
1501. The perfect embroidery
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Treat yourself to a unique experience
                                              Enjoy the benefits!
     As a VIP Delegate, you’ll have access to early entry to the Quilt Show on Thursday and Friday from 8.30am,
     wonderful social events, plus snacks, morning tea and lunch are all included – there’s even a free massage
     awaiting you! Full details are on the website: www. aqc.com.au.
     If you’ve never been a delegate, now is your opportunity to enjoy wonderful classes full of learning, with like-minded
     quilters and scrumptious dining! There are still some fantastic classes available* and by booking now, you can delight in
     the special benefits and touches that only AQC VIP Delegates can enjoy. A four-day Gold Pass is $1,249 and a two-day
     package is $849. Here is a glimpse of some of the classes you can join. All skill levels welcome.

     Dear Violet with                          Contemporary Jogakbo                      Sweet As… with Alysn
     Rachael Porter                            Hanging – Single Layer                    Midgelow-Marsden
     Thursday and Friday – two-day class       with Sara Cook                            Sunday only – one-day class
     This delightful quilt features a toile    Saturday only – one-day class             Create a jewel-like, richly textured
     fabric in the centre with English         Use coloured                              surface using metallic sweet
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18     April 16 – 19, 2020
and become an AQC delegate!
                   Meet the 2020 AQC Convention tutors
  Our tutors are hand-picked for their talent and teaching ability. This year’s tutors include many award winners
  and all are experts in their respective fields.

       Sara Cook            Joe Cunningham           Leslie Edwards          Kumiko Frydl            Julie Haddrick
          UK                      USA                      Vic                Japan/USA                    SA

    Heather Hopkins          Paula Kovarik         Megan Manwaring          Michelle Marvig        Alysn Midgelow-
          SA                     USA                    NSW                     NSW                  Marsden, NZ

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Follow the Thread: An Artist’s                                  Welcome
Journey with Paula Kovarik                                      Cocktail Party
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the UK to discover how the traditional                          the company of fellow quilters.
textile art of bojagi, Korean wrapping                          All food and drinks are included.
cloths inspired ten years of research into                      Several awards will be announced.
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Discover what’s new at AQC!
                                   Take a peek at who and what you’ll see at the AQC expo…
There’s a new online directory of AQC exhibitors where you can read more about what’s on offer at the expo.
Visit aqc.com.au, and under the ‘visit’ tab, select ‘exhibitor directory’.

Clockwise from top: Blue Willow Patchwork & Embroidery Stand 171; Make It Sew, Stand 62; Kazari + Ziguzagu, Stand 177; Bella Fabrics, Stand 63; Buttons ‘n’ More, Stand 174;
Lynette Anderson Designs, Stand 25; Winterwood Felt & Craft Supplies, Stand 26; Hugs ‘n Kisses, Stand 8; The Birdhouse, Stand 41; BeBe Bold, Stand 24.

                      Mark Hyland, from Utah                                               Megan Best,                              Diane Kirkhart
             USA, is on the Board of                                               Handi Quilter educator                           from the Jinny Beyer Studio
             Directors of Handi Quilter                                            and professional quilter                         will be demonstrating various
             and is currently leading the                                          will be at the Handi                             techniques, from Millefiore
             platform company Premier                                              Quilter Stand, 101.                              to ‘Appliquick’ tools at Miss
             Needle Arts (Handi Quilter,                                           Daily one-hour classes                           Sampson’s Drapery, Stand 53.
             Superior Threads & Crafts                              at 11am and 1.30pm. Class cost $10.
Americana Group). See Mark at Stand 101.                            Book at the stand.

Lisa Mattock, of Forage Slow Stitching will be at Sewn and Quilted,
Stand 47, demonstrating her slow stitching techniques. Her stunning
new Block of the Month, ‘The Cockerel and the Honeybee’ is being
                launched and will be on display at the stand.
                                                                                                                                    Beth and Trevor Reid are
                                                                                                                                    Bernina’s guest artists this year
                        Jan Larson, a silversmith from Iowa, USA, creates handmade                                                  demonstrating their amazing skills.
                        thimbles, chatelaines and more. Thimbles for You, Stand 190.                                                Bernina, Stand 118.
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Free Daily Seminars
            Quilting retailers are at AQC to pass on great tips and the latest techniques in these
     FREE seminars open to all expo visitors. The following program runs daily. No bookings are required.
                           Seminars run for 30 minutes unless otherwise indicated.

     Seminar Room 1                different ways to configure   1.30pm Make it for               quilter on your machine.
                                   your quilt, plus a trunk      the Home. Pam Davis,             No pinning, no free
     11am Easy Half & Quarter      show of new QAYG quilts.      Picklemouse Corner,              motioning (if you don’t
     Square Triangles! Maree                                     Stand 55. Simple projects        want to), no walking foot,
     St Clair Quilts, Stand        12noon How to Do it
                                                                 to add colour and style,         no stress.
     195. See a new ruler that     The Hugs ‘n Kisses way,
                                                                 making your home decor
     assists with the easy         Helen Stubbings, Hugs ‘n                                       11am Aurifil Thread-ucation!
                                                                 something unique.
     marking of accurate           Kisses, Stand 8. Appliqué,                                     Carol Nicholls, Sewn and
     stitching lines to enable     embroidery, EPP and           2.30pm How to Make               Quilted, Stand 47.
     you to make perfect half      more – we love many           your own Fashion
     and quarter square and        techniques – finding ways     Handbags, Monica Poole,
     other ‘marking’ jobs you      of doing those techniques     Margaret’s Fabrics,
     may have.                     that everyone can achieve     Stand 81. Be inspired
                                   and enjoy. Hear about new     by Monica’s new and
     11.30am Quilt As You          products, tools, and how      latest handbag designs.
     Go. Fun, Easy, Quick and      to use them. New projects     Get all the essential tips
     Breezy. Monica Poole,         and methods for all levels    and advice on different
     Margaret’s Fabrics,           and ages.                     types of fabrics including
     Stand 81.                                                   sewing with leather and
                                   1pm Flying Geese –
                                                                 vinyl, the latest interfacing,   Learn more useful facts
                                   The Easy Way! Brenda
                                                                 hardware, straps and             about this fabulous thread.
                                   Burgess, Flip la K,
                                                                 closures to make your            Thread weight, needles
                                   Stand 44.
                                                                 own professional and             and its versatility are just a
                                                                 stylish handbags.                few of the things we’ll chat
                                                                                                  about.
                                                                 Seminar Room 2                   11.30am Dynamic
                                                                                                  Dresdens. Gai Taylor,
                                                                 10.30am Master Machine
                                                                                                  Just Patchwork, Stand 91.
                                                                 Quilting on your Domestic
                                                                                                  Traditional blocks have
                                                                 Machine, Pauline’s
     See how Monica                                                                               always been appealing to
                                                                 Quilters World, Stand 122.
     combines easy appliqué                                                                       quilters, but even more so
                                                                 When the design and the
     and quick piecing to make                                                                    when new techniques turn
                                                                 quilting come together in
     beautiful QAYG quilts.                                                                       traditional to dynamic.
                                                                 harmony, its magic! Free
     Great tips on batting,        Piece Geese using our                                          See new books, templates
                                                                 motion quilting can be
     simple tools, scrap quilt     new no foundation piecing                                      and hot ideas explained in
                                                                 scary. Learn how you can
     ideas, sketchy appliqué,      template. Fun, quick, easy                                     the class.
                                                                 become a relaxed, creative
     stitch ‘n’ flip piecing and   and accurate!

24     April 16 – 19, 2020
12noon Be inspired with        see Pauline’s technique.                                      2pm What’s in the
Quilt As You Go – who          Sashings can bring the                                        Toolbox? Pauline’s
said we should quilt last?     quilt to a whole new                                          Quilters World, Stand 122.
Pauline’s Quilters World,      level.                                                        Pauline and her team have
Stand 122.                                                                                   worked on new tools and
                               12.30pm New Ideas with
                                                                                             designs for AQC – see
                               Moda Towelling. Jenelle
                                                                                             great new ideas for floor
                               Kent, Pieces to Treasure,
                                                                                             rugs, table bowls, table
                               Stand 175. Learn about
                                                                                             mats, baskets and bags
                               Moda towelling from an       culture with beautiful,
                                                                                             made from Jelly Rolls or
                               expert. Jenelle designs      ingenious bags for
                                                                                             strips from your stash.
                               the towelling fabric for     every purpose. Clever
                               Moda and has a new book,     construction methods             3pm Fun Techniques,
                               ‘Farmhouse Fresh’.           and unique shapes are            Diane Kirkhart, Miss
                                                            a delight. See original,         Sampson’s Drapery,
                               1.30pm Traditional Bags
                                                            vintage and antique              Stand 53. Join Diane from
Be inspired whilst learning    of Japan Made Modern.
                                                            examples from Japan –            the Jinny Beyer Studio,
to make any quilt that has     Alison Yamazaki, Wabi-
                                                            and how we can recreate          USA as she shows you
sashings into a QAYG           Sabi Designs, Stand 15.
                                                            and adopt them. Plus             many techniques for your
quilt. The outcome will        Japan has an extraordinary
                                                            a free traditional wallet        appliqué and piecing.
amaze you when you             wrapping and carrying
                                                            pattern giveaway!

                                   See how it’s done!
Catch the latest patchwork and quilting products demonstrated by retailers at their stands around the expo.

Learn from Dai the Patchwork Ninja, Stand 89, in quick 15 minute                             Danni from Eppiflex
daily demonstrations at his stand!                                                           English Paper Piecing
                                                                                             Templates at Stand 93
10.45am Turn your fabrics into Shibori       3pm How to make a                               will be creating Orange
(Japanese silk) texture and add beautiful    gorgeous Easter Egg                             Peel appliqués with
features on your quilt with magical          Basket without any                              Eppiflex and Heaven
3D interfacing.                              sewing plus fantastic                           Scent Starch.
                                             weaving hacks.
11.30am Next level
stained-glass quilt
with multiple-
coloured bias tape
without piecing!                                                     3.45pm Stress-free,
                                                                     fabulous necklaces
                                                                     with magical twisting
12.15pm 3D Shibori Sling Bag Step-                                   threads without
by-Step.                                                             scissors or glue!
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Test drive a machine or
     Take a seat and use one of the latest machines on the market today from leading
              brands and take home a finished project. All classes run daily.

                                       Baby Lock Sewing Room: Zippered Pocket Notebook Cover
                                        Times: 10.30am and 1pm • Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
                                        Presented by: Karyn Thomas
                                        Join in the fun to create a useful A4 notebook cover with a zippered pocket.
                                        This easy-to-make project has a zippered pocket for storing your pens and
                                        other supplies.
                                        Experience the amazing self-threading, no tension Baby Lock overlocker,
                                        and learn how to use the Elasticating Foot to create an elastic ruffle, a
                                        rolled hem with decorative thread and insert a zipper with four thread
                                        overlocking to construct the notebook cover.
                                        Includes A4 notebook. (Fabrics may vary).
                                        Cost $25 • Book at Stand 31

     Bernina Sewing Room: Get Zippy with Sprinkles and Feathers
     Times: 10.45am and 2pm • Duration: Two hours
     Presented by: Mandy Murray
     Have a Sew Quirky experience with Mandy making a cross-body bag.
     Choose either Rosie the Galah or Sunny the Cockie who are
     featured eating two iconic Aussie snacks.
     You’ll learn techniques for working with cork, glitter vinyl and
     continuous rainbow zipper and an array of decorative stitches. You will love
     the fabulous features on the bernette b77 and b79. It’s incredibly easy to use,
     offers a wide range of functions and lets you be your most creative!
     Full pre-cut appliqué kit, cork, vinyl
     and zippers included.
     Cost $45 • Book at Stand 118

26     April 16 – 19, 2020
two in AQC Sewing Rooms!
                                              Brother Sewing Room: In the Hoop Purse
                                              Times: 10.30am and 1.30pm • Duration: Two hours
                                              Presented by: The Brother Team
                                              Learn with Linda from Brother as she walks you through the incredible
                                              features of Brother’s top of the line Luminaire XP1 sewing and
                                              embroidery machine, while you complete your
                                              own personalised embroidered purse made
                                              entirely ‘in the hoop’.
                                              Cost $30 • Book at Stand 119

  Husqvarna Viking Sewing Room:
  Nifty Notebook pen holder and bookmark
  Times: 10.30am and 1pm • Duration: 90 minutes
  Presented by: Christine Flood
  Have your notebook, pen and pencil at your fingertips! Discover the versatility of the
  latest Husqvarna Viking Opal sewing machine by stacking stitches, creating fun 3D
  flowers and learn valuable tips for top stitching.
  Cost $10 • Book at Stand 107

                                           Pfaff Sewing Room: Drawstring Bag
                                           Times: 10.45am and 1.15pm • Duration: 90 minutes
                                           Presented by: Cheryl Bryant
                                           You may think that this gorgeous bag is done with traditional patchwork on a
                                           sewing machine. But no, it’s made with a Pfaff overlocker.
                                           Perfect for your trinkets and notions, make this
                                           simple bag and unlock the mystery of sewing on
                                           an overlocker. Choose from two colourways.
                                           Cost $10 • Book at Stand 106
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                                                                11am Needleturn appliqué with a glue pen. With a
    NEW!                                                        unique product, learn how to do dreaded needleturn
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                                                                Kisses, Stand 8, will also demonstrate the same
                                              2020 AQC
                                                D35m m          method for English paper piecing – with iron-on, leave
                                             souvenir pin       in papers – couldn’t get any easier... it’s fun and it’s
                                                                addictive!
                                                 $5             12noon Skilful use of variation in chain stitch. Chain
                                                                stitch is a perennial favourite, and variation in chain
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                    each                                        more textured – by Affordable Kind Craft, Stand 173.
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                                             E 7620
                                         TONbag
                                RUST PAN
                                       tote                     show how to use her keyhole templates to help you
 Novelty rotary
                                                 185            with easy hand piecing of your blocks. Maree St Clair
 cutter USB –
  stores 4GB
                    $16         RED PANTONE                     Quilts, Stand 195.
                                                 ail
                                 Gold Metal Det            $3   1.30pm Strip Tube Rulers – See Carol from Sewn and
                                                      4         Quilted, Stand 47, show strip tube rulers in action.
                                 GRE    EN PANTONE 35           You’ll be surprised at how easy it becomes to make
                                          AQC Elanyard
                                              N 7499            a variety of quilts that look so much harder to make
                                  Cream PANTO
                                                                than they actually are!
   NEW!       Craft Mug            Multitool                    2.15pm Master Hand Quilting and Sashiko in a Day.
                                                       $15      Are you avoiding hand-quilting because of the
                    $9                                          pain in your hand? Japanese Patchwork Guru from
                                                                Patchwork Ninja, Stand 89, will show you how to hand
                                                                sew accurately with tips that you can use straight
                                                                away. See three new ergonomic hand-sewing guides
                                                                that will take your pain away so you can enjoy hand-
            NEW!                                                quilting – and sashiko – for long periods.
   $15                                             $9           Our tip: check www.aqc.com.au or the app closer to
                                                   each         the event for the latest information. See opposite page
  Handy                                                         for app details.
 tote bag                                Crafty pouches
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Make & Take classes –
     Get hands on and learn new techniques to enhance your skills! Program runs daily – each class
     lasts approximately 50 minutes.
     How to Join a Make & Take Class .• Read the timetable and choose your session .• At the expo, book your place at the
     presenter’s stand and buy the kit. • Bookings essential as space is limited. • Please be on time.

                                    design. You’ll also learn       pre-stamped with a             12noon: From The Heart
         Make & Take 1
                                    about outline stitch,           woodblock tree.                Scissor Holder. Marg Low,
     11am: Plum Blossom on          cross stitch and satin          Everything included            Marg Low Designs.
     Water Sashiko Cloth. Jane      stitch. Kit cost $25.           except stuffing. Kit cost
     MacDonald, BeBe Bold.          Book at Stand 173.              $20. Book at Stand 24.

                                                                        Make & Take 2
                                                                    11am: My Home
                                                                    Woven Wool Appliqué
                                                                    Pincushion. Anni Downs,
                                                                    Hatched and Patched.
                                                                    Come and see how easy it
                                                                    is to use felted hand-dyed
                                                                    woven wools while you
                                                                    appliqué this whimsical
                                    2pm: Apple Tree Freeform        pincushion designed by
     Make a sashiko cloth           Cushion. Jane MacDonald,        Anni. You’ll learn some        Learn how lovely felt is
     that features a classic        BeBe Bold.                      different stitches too.        to work with using basic
     Japanese motif. Easy to                                        Kit cost $25. Book at          stitches and techniques
     make and a treasured                                           Stand 35.                      to make this wearable
     addition to your table.                                                                       scissor holder. It even has
     Kit cost $25. Book at                                                                         a spot for needles.
     Stand 24.
                                                                                                   Kit includes pattern, felt
                                                                                                   pieces, threads, ribbon
     12noon: Hydrangea                                                                             and button. Kit cost $25.
     Book Cover. Yan Sun,                                                                          Book at Stand 167.
     Affordable Kind Craft.
     Learn about needleturn
     hand appliqué, colour          Learn easy freeform
     balance and tips and ways      embroidery techniques
     to approach an appliqué        using yarn-dyed fabric

30     April 16 – 19, 2020
learn something new!
  Make & Take 2 cont’d                                           Make & Take 3
  1pm: Self-sorting Multi-
  purpose Wallet.                                            12noon: Fabric
  Dai and Hiro the Ninjas,                                   Covered Needlekeeper.
  Patchwork Ninja.                                           Carol Nicholls, Sewn
                                                             and Quilted.

                               backing. Threads, needles
                               etc will be supplied to
                               share. No need to bring                                        threads are available. Kit
                               a thing and leave with a                                       cost $20. Book at Stand 91
                               finished project. Kit cost
                               $15. Book at Stand 8.
                                                                                              2pm: Silk Ribbon
                                                                                              Embroidery. Veronique
  Make a wallet that sorts                                                                    Diligent, Sewn and
                               3pm: Shibori-dyed Scarf.
  notes and coins by itself.                                                                  Quilted.
                               Shuji Yamazaki, Wabi Sabi     Make a beautiful fabric
  Throw coins and notes        Designs.                      covered needle keeper
  into this smart wallet and                                 and learn all the tricks to
  it sorts them, and you can                                 achieving a professional
  grab only coins through                                    finish – perfect idea for
  the easy-to-sew zipper on                                  yourself or gifts for friends.
  the back. Your phone and                                   Choice of fabrics. Suitable
  passport can fit too!                                      for all levels and no sewing
  Kit cost $20. Book at                                      involved! Kit cost $25.
  Stand 89.                                                  Book at Stand 47.

  2pm: Stitched Jewellery.                                   1pm: Wool Felt Brooches.         Decorate and make a small
  Helen Stubbings,                                           Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork.      pincushion while learning
  Hugs ‘n Kisses.              Make a shibori indigo dyed    Use pre-cut wool felt            some pretty stitches.
  Choose from one of           linen scarf using our vat     circles, embellish with          Learn some basic stitches,
  three designs to stitch      of natural Japanese indigo    a range of embroidery            or try some a little more
  during class and wear        dye and your own shibori      stitches, and create these       advanced. Suitable for all
  around AQC with pride. Kit   pattern. Silk or cotton       beautiful flowers brooches.      levels. Kit cost $25.
  includes custom lasered      scarves also available. Kit   Patterns, kits, wool felt        Book at Stand 47.
  necklace, chain and          cost $50. Book at Stand 15.   and Sue Spargo Perle 8
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Thimbles for You
                                                 Jan Marie Larson – Silversmith, designer

                    O

    For more than 30 years
 we have been focused and
 dedicated to delivering the
best live face to face events
    and experiences in the
   communities we serve...
         and we LOVE IT.

                                               Handcrafted
                                               sterling silver
                             Est. 1990         thimbles and
                                               sewing tools
T 02 9452 7575 • info@expertiseevents.com.au
        www.expertiseevents.com.au              Stand 190
You could WIN!
 Three wonderful lucky door prizes to win – total value more than $2,335!
                   All AQC visitors are eligible to enter.

Janome Skyline S3 sewing machine
valued at $1,699 RRP
The Skyline S3 is designed for every type
of sewing, from home décor and high
fashion to patchwork and quilting.
                                                                     1st
                                                                   prize
• Large workspace L210mm x W210mm
   x H120mm (8.3”x 8.3”x 4.7”)
• Easy stitch reference chart in
   machine lid
• Built-in stitches 120 + alphabet
• Automatic thread cutter
• 4 bright LED lights
• Instructional DVD

70cm Double Combi Cabinet                                                                      KAI ergonomically styled
                                                                                               professional shears from
                                                2nd                               3rd
                                                                                  prize        Scissorman
                                                 prize
                                This stylish                                                   KAI 7250 shears are made from
                                cabinet complete                                               high-carbon molybdenum vanadium
                                with storage                                                   steel with ‘Elastomer’ soft padded
                                boxes from                                                     moulded plastic
                                Storage 4 Crafts                                               handles, valued at
                                (Aust) RRP $468
                                                                                               $169.95 RRP

To enter, visit the competition area at the expo and complete the digital entry form. Winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of
the event and notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry visit www.aqc.com.au. Online ticket buyers will be
automatically entered into the draw. For more information contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au.
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Thank you to AQC Sponsors
             Founding Sponsors

            Supporting Sponsors

                                               Victorian Quilters Inc.

                            Est. 1990

            PO Box 6053, Frenchs Forest
     NSW 2086 Australia ABN 43 003 932 492
           E: aqc@expertiseevents.com.au
       T: +61 2 9452 7575 F: +61 2 9975 3707

          www.aqc.com.au
more room
for big        best                 powerful
                                    straight
                                                            precision
                                                            fabric
                                                                            compact
                                                                            portable
               value
ideas
 Dreamweaver
               all-rounder
                 Innov-is
                                    stitching               cutting
                                                              ScanNCut DX
                                                                            and light
                                        PQ1500SL                             Innov-is A150
   VQ3000        NV1800Q                                        SDX1200

                     See the Brother quilting line-up at Stand 119
If undeliverable please return this mail to:
Expertise Events, PO Box 6053                                                           POSTAGE
FRENCHS FOREST NSW 2086
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                                                                                       AUSTRALIA

 You’re invited to
Australia’s premier
quilting experience!

                                                   APRIL 16 – 19, 2020
                                                     Royal Exhibition Building,
                                               Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Australia
                                                         www.aqc.com.au
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