November 23 –26, 2017

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November 23 – 26, 2017
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens
Thursday to Sunday / 10am to 4pm
dream it, create it, make it a handmade christmas
BE INSPIRED:
Make handmade
gifts for Christmas
stunning quilt displays learn papercraft book a class make beautiful cards
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Need To Know Welcome
November 23 to 26, 2017 Stitches & Craft has a new venue, a new look
Thursday to Sunday and a new time of year. The beautiful Royal
Open 10am to 4pm daily Exhibition Building will come to life with creativity
and a focus on craft for Christmas.
Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street,
Carlton Gardens, Victoria 3053 There’ll be inspirational displays, workshops where you can make
on the spot, and retailers where you can buy all your supplies.
MORE INFORMATION
NEW this year is our Studio class program where you can learn
Phone: [phone]
something new: collage, brush lettering, calligraphy, basket
Email: [email protected]
making, kokedama, terrariums, fashion illustration and pattern
Website: craftevents.com.au
making.
TICKETS:
Check out the Sweet Ideas area and get baking for Christmas:
ONE DAY TICKETS cookies and cakes have never looked so amazing, and you’ll pick
Adults: at the door $15; online $14 up tips to get your baking looking top shelf too.
Seniors Card Holders: at the door $14; online $13 The DIY Weddings, Celebrations and Parties area will give you
a headstart to planning parties with a handmade touch. And if
Age & Disability Pensioners: at the door $13; online $12
you think you might like to make gifts for Christmas, you’ll be in
Children 5 to 16 years (under 5 free) at the door $8; online $7
the right place! Plus there’ll be handmade gifts to buy direct from
Family (2 adults & 2 children) at the door $38; online $37 the maker.
MULTI-DAY TICKETS:
Be inspired by quilts from around the world and find exhibitors
• 2 Day Pass at the door $28; online $27 selling everything you need to make cool stuff for your home
• 3 Day Pass at the door $41; online $40 and family.
• 4 Day Pass at the door $55; online $54 So come along and support the independent craft suppliers and
have some creative fun.
See you there,
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GROUP TICKETS: Buy 10 or more Adult Group tickets in
bulk and save money and time. Group Adult tickets $12 each.
Available for online pre-purchase only. This offer is not valid for
door sales. Offer ends Friday November 17, 2017.
BUY TICKETS: online now to avoid queuing for tickets at
the door!
if you love making things,
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youll love this show
Organised by: Supported by:
Stitches & Craft Show Preview Vol. 1 Issue 2 is published by the organisers of your favourite events
craft events – Craft & Quilt Fair, Stitches & Craft Show, Australasian Quilt Convention and the
Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo. Information in our preview magazine is provided by exhibitors. Information is correct at time of printing.
Expertise Events is not responsible for incorrect information or product names. Updates to the
program will be made on the website closer to the event. ABN 43 003 932 492 PO Box 6053 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 AUSTRALIA © Copyright 2017
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Intricate Papercraft
Louise Seymour is a Melbourne-based artist and creator
behind local papercraft business Paperlab.
Drawing upon various paper art disciplines such as origami,
papercutting and paper sculpture, Louise transforms the
humble sheet of paper into bespoke pieces of art for a variety of
audiences. She has worked with communities, libraries, galleries
and well known craft brands to deliver site specific installations
and custom workshops.
Through her paper engineering skills, Louise has collaborated with
various creative agencies to design and deliver site specific work
along with live demonstrations to assist in bringing an event to life.
Meet
guest artist
Louise
Seymour!
Take your papercraft skills to the next level! Louise will be
at the show every day teaching Make & Takes at her stand.
Learn how to make beautiful paper flowers that you can
use to decorate your home or Christmas tree.
Louise’s practice is deep rooted in her former career as a medical
scientist and she attacks each project with
the same precision and detail as her previous
laboratory world demanded.
Feeling ambitious? Join Louise in a
special Studio Class to make a beautifully
handcrafted native paper flower Christmas
wreath. Find out more on page 12.
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DIY Weddings, Celebrations & Parties
Christmas is around the corner and with that comes
many celebrations and parties to prepare for!
Be unique and learn to customise a party your friends and family
will love with tips from Brother! Not only will you learn about ways to
make this Christmas special but you will walk away with knowledge
you can use for celebrations year round from weddings to baby showers, birthdays
and more!
See how to embellish beautiful gowns, personalise invitations and placecards using
ScanNCut. Impress your guests with bespoke centerpieces, favours, and decorations.
Brother’s displays and demonstrations will have you
inspired to make your next party
a success.
Presented by:
Free Demonstrations
Sew Easy
Brother ScanNCut
The Sewing Tool Wrap Perfect for many different crafts!
If you were excited about ScanNCut before, you will definitely
Brother Sew Easy classes daily! be amazed by it now. Learn tips and tricks of the new
Make this handy Sewing Tool Wrap to organise your sewing versatile ScanNCut CM900 with our fun daily demonstrations.
tools. There is even an area for pins and needles! Book at the
Demonstrations are free – just come down to the
Brother Stand B35.
Brother ScanNCut Stand, and check out this amazing
Cost: $10 machine in action!
Times: 10.30am and 1.30pm daily
Duration: 1 hour
*Fabric colour and design may vary. Tools not included.
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Meet Miss Biscuit
Decorating with creativity and passion
Visit Julia Day and explore new biscuit decorating techniques and
see special tools to help you with your next sweet party project!
FREE 20 minute demonstrations will run daily at
11am, 1pm & 2.30pm in the Sweet Ideas area
Julia Day started Miss Biscuit in 2012 after discovering royal iced decorated cookies on Pinterest.
She quickly discovered a whole new world of sweet art and became completely hooked on piping!
With the full support of her family,
Julia took the plunge and gave up her
speech pathology career of 20 years to
focus full time on Miss Biscuit and
hasn’t looked back since. Explore the
sweet possibilities at the show!
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Sweet Ideas
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Got a sweet tooth or a passion for making sugar art?
Whether it’s cake and biscuit decorating, pudding and fudge, or jams and relishes, the
Stitches & Craft Show has a variety of specialty handmade products to keep your taste buds intrigued!
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Meet Kim from Kosie Country Cottage.
Hailing from country Tasmania, Kim is
excited to share her love for handmade
sweets and will demonstrate how to
make and create beautiful and festive
handmade ice cream using her jams and
puddings at 11.30am daily. At 12.30pm,
Kim will demonstrate how to entertain for
Christmas with relishes, chutneys and
Ant cupcakes by Alexandra Wood (12 yrs), Fudge by EME Floriani
sauces. Then, at 2pm she will finish with
gingerbread kisses to make as a gift or to
See Julia Day from Miss Biscuit work her magic and find tips and
enjoy at home with loved ones.
tricks of biscuit decorating with royal icing! Learn how to make
beautiful designs and textures for your own biscuits at home.
At the Sweet Ideas area at 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm daily.
Get ready for the
Cake Decorators of Victoria
This incredible group of cake makers and
decorators will be running daily demonstrations at
their stand.
Plus, beautifully detailed cakes will be on display to
give you fantastic ideas for your next celebration!
Cake above and left by Leanne Wood
Get your sweet ideas flowing for this Christmas season!
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Hat Creek Quilts
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by Deirdre Bond-Abel
Deirdre has more than 30 years’ experience in
quilting and textile arts and brings inspiration to
her work from her beloved property, Hat Creek
in Tasmania. Deirdre has a passion for period
cotton prints and washed woven wool and a
wealth of knowledge from educating others in
the art of quilting for many years.
Quilts from Deirdre’s first book will be on display
at Melbourne Stitches & Craft. This collection
focuses on wool appliqué in gleaming colours;
original designs inspired by motifs from the past.
If you love a new take on traditional, you’ll love
these quilts.
Deirdre will be on hand to talk about her designs, her inspiration and her life in
Tasmania on Hat Creek Farm; meet her at the show at Stand C21.
Hat Creek Quilts by Deirdre Bond-Abel is published by QuiltMania, April 2017.
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My Corner of the World
An international exhibition of textile art co4fur1on tmqrui e7ilst s
My Corner of the World invited the artist to examine a world, real or imagined, that
represented what is important in life.
It might be where the artist resides, works, or grew up. It might be a favorite place from any point
in life or a special internal place. My Corner of the World looks at the big picture including, but not
limited to a homeland, ancestry or culture. My Corner of the World is a Studio Art Quilt Associates
exhibition currently on tour around the world.
Clockwise from top left: Evening in Steel Valley by Martha Ressler, USA; Blue Chair in Library with a Candlestick by Laura Wasilowski, USA; Summer Idyll,
Waterlily Bay by Millie Cumming, Canada; West Toward Home – Bright Spirit by Ellie R Krenek, USA
The Victorian Quilters Challenge
Victorian Quilters actively promote
the art of patchwork and quilting
by aiming to foster the interest
in its history and encourage
high standards of design and
workmanship in both traditional
and contemporary areas.
This year’s challenge called for quilters
to use two colours in any shade, which
led to many interpretations. Come
and see these amazing works at the
dedicated quilt display area at the show.
Black Tea and Lace by Eve Dembowski (detail)
Left to right: Alike but not the Same by Annette Packet (detail); Meerkats by Lee
Above: Two Colours by Tracey Leonard VICTORIAN QUILTERS Vause (detail)
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Victorian Quilters Inc.
www.victorianquilters.org
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Enter our Gift Wrap Challenge
Are your brown paper packages tied up to look amazing under the tree?
Are your bows beautiful and your toppers top notch?
Enter the Gift Wrap Challenge and show your skills in a timed on-the-spot challenge at the show. There’ll be three
sessions a day in the Christmas Wrap area, at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm.
How it works:
1. E nter at the Help Desk when you arrive. You could WIN a great prize or just
get to show off your quick-thinking talent!
2. G o to the Challenge area five minutes before the start time. All entrants will
each be given a mystery box of supplies.
3. Y ou will have a few minutes to create your gorgeously wrapped
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Overlocking Fun
You too could have a coat like mine.
Have fun making a beautiful
Christmas stocking
Experience the amazing self-threading, no tension Baby Lock
Overlocker and take home a stunning Christmas stocking.
The techniques you will learn in this class include rolled hem
edging, gathering, flatlock and how easy it is to use a Baby
Lock Overlocker.
10.30am and 1pm daily! Class duration: 90 mins.
Class cost $15. Book at Stand B15.
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There is an amazing array of products at the show
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