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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
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/ bank deposit or to request a tax invoice prior to payment contact the australasian-quilt-convention-2020/accommodation or call 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. • Pass-out stamp at door available – same day use only. ABN 43 003 932 492 Organised by PO Box 6053 Frenchs Forest Front cover: The Fuchsia’s Looking Bright by Di Jobbins, Vision 2020 Est. 1990 NSW 2086 AUSTRALIA © Expertise Events 2020 2 April 16 – 19, 2020
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
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 4 April 16 – 19, 2020
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
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 Est. 1990 Premieri ng 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
AQC 2020 Challenge – Going Green See it FIRST at AQC! See i t FI at AQ RST C! 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. 2 02 0 From top: Work by Julie Haddrick and Wendy Thiele (detail) Sponsored by Est. 1990 Above left: Papilio by Linda Crouch; Above right: Green Man Eco-Warrior by Lynne Hargreaves; Left: Metachrosis by Julie Tasker www.aqc.com.au 7
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
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. www.aqc.com.au 9
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. www.aqc.com.au 11
1. Studio Mio, Stand 131. Shopping at AQC These super tiny (35mm x 22mm) Japanese scissors won’t take up any room in your purse or craft case. Shop with specialist quilting retailers, unique designers and renowned experts – Operate them by grasping around 100 stands for you to browse and explore. New exhibitors at AQC include with your thumb and Affordable Kind Craft, Winterwood Felt & Craft Supplies, The Sewing Bee Café, forefinger and pinching. 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! 4 Perfect for you or as a gift 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. 5 12 April 16 – 19, 2020
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. 12 Dynamic Dresdens are so 11 divine. Susan Cleveland’s ‘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! www.aqc.com.au 13
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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 paper piecing and appliqué borders. translucent wrappers, organza, gel medium, This is a hand sewing project where fabrics to stencils, gold leaf, stitching and you will learn English paper piecing make a beads. of Jewels and six-pointed stars, contemporary accurate cutting and appliqué. jogakbo – machine- Learn pieced – how hanging that you can can be hung use the at a door or same window. shapes to create Learn how other to make Think Arabian nights, Indian beetle designs the Korean wing embroideries, lush, colourful for Samsol seam and metallic! You will leave with new borders (fell seam) ideas to use in your work and a small and blocks and leave with enough that encloses panel for a phone case, book cover knowledge to complete the project all the raw edges and how to make or wall panel. Picture is indicative of at home. (Materials fee: $110 for the decorative Bakjwi (bat) symbols to the effects you can achieve with the acrylic templates and enough papers add good luck and happiness to your techniques you will learn in the class. to complete the quilt) hanging. (Materials fee: $22). (Materials fee $40) *Subject to availability. 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 There’s still time to become a delegate and learn something new! Find out more about the tutors at aqc.com.au Rachael Porter Brenda Gael Smith Meri Henriques NSW NSW Vahl, USA www.aqc.com.au 19
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Join in the fun at AQC! Choose from four fabulous events to attend, after hours at AQC! Book two or more and you could save with a package deal! Here’s how: • Book the cocktail party and an evening lecture, get the second lecture for just $20! • Book the cocktail party, Gala Dinner and an evening lecture, get one lecture FREE! • Book the cocktail party and Gala Dinner, get one lecture FREE! All welcome. Book at www.aqc.com.au Lectures Social events Follow the Thread: An Artist’s Welcome Journey with Paula Kovarik Cocktail Party Thursday evening lecture Wednesday, April 15 April 16 from 5.30pm at 6pm Hear about Paula’s process as an Join us with a celebratory artist, the way she is inspired, how she cocktail and the announcement processes that inspiration and how it of the winner of the 2020 AQC all comes together in the end. “I make Challenge, with the theme this art with thread and fabric. This slow art, year of Going Green….and meet textural and multi-layered, reveals a Sponsored by our 2020 tutors. product born of concentration on an Dress code: Come as you are: Sponsored by idea and hours of application.” Paula smart, casual or cocktail wear. lives and works in Memphis, Tennessee. Tickets: $75 Tickets: $55 likely! Warning: Unexpected giveaways Bojagi: Korean Wrapping Cloths Gala dinner Friday evening lecture April 17 Saturday, April 18 at 7pm from 5.30pm Join us for an evening of Join leading expert Sara Cook from entertainment, food and wine in 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. historic practitioners and artists today. during the evening, plus there’s a special Bernina 215 Sara will have samples for you to examine and a visual souvenir art-skinned sewing machine valued at $1,299 to be won! Sponsored by presentation. In her own work Sara has experimented with the traditional narrow seams creating irregular grids. Dress code: Party/Smart Casual Tickets: $55 Tickets: $135 Sponsored by www.aqc.com.au 21
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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. www.aqc.com.au 23
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! www.aqc.com.au 25
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 www.aqc.com.au 27
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Visit the Gift Shop NEW! Innovation Station There’s a new area at the expo where you can catch Take home a souvenir for yourself or buy a some of your favourite exhibitors demonstrating gift for a quilt-loving friend. See the full range of their products throughout the day. They’ll share tips unique merchandise located at the entrance to and tricks to make patchwork, sewing and other craft techniques easier! Here’s what you see daily: AQC; see the Help Desk. 11am Needleturn appliqué with a glue pen. With a NEW! unique product, learn how to do dreaded needleturn LIM ITE D STOCK! perfectly – using a gluepen. Helen from Hugs ‘n 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 W26mm stitch makes it more expressive. See how it can be ED used in illustration of leaves, flowers and other objects LIMIT K! Crafty keyrings. $5 STOC $15 in different shapes. Thread painting is quicker and each more textured – by Affordable Kind Craft, Stand 173. 4 to choose from! AQC 2020 1pm Easy Curves with keyhole templates. Maree will 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 www.aqc.com.au 29
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 www.aqc.com.au 31
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. www.aqc.com.au 33
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