aqc preview - Australasian Quilt Convention

AQC PREVIEW
Your guide to Australia’s number one
quilting event where retailers, tutors
and quilters come together under one
roof for four days.
Australia’s Number
one Quilting Event
April 14 – 17, 2011
Royal Exhibition Building
Carlton Gardens,
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14 – 17, 2011
Australasian Quilt Convention
April 14 – 17, 2011
Opening hours:
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm daily
Venue:
Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne,Victoria
Tickets:
• Adults $15
• Seniors Card holders, age or disability pensioners $12
• Children $7 (5 to 16 years, under 5 years FREE)
• Ticket sales close at 4pm daily
• Buy tickets at the door, or online until 5pm, April 12
at www.aqc.com.au
Discounted group tickets:
• Tickets must be pre-purchased
• Minimum booking of 10: $11 per person
• Buy 20 tickets – get one free
• Purchase before April 7
• Group ticket holders can come on different days or all together
• Book online at www.aqc.com.au or call 02 9452 7575
Contact us at:
Tel: 02 9452 7575
Email: aqc@expertiseevents.com.au
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Venue facilities:
• The Expo Café is open daily.
An ATM is located next door in
the Melbourne Museum which
is open 10am to 5pm.
• The venue is accessible for
wheelchairs and prams.
• No photography is allowed
without permission.
• Cloakroom service is available.
• Get a pass-out stamp at the
door to leave and come
back on the same day.
The AQC Preview is published
by the organisers of the
Australasian Quilt Convention
ABN 43 003 932 492
PO Box 6053
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
AUSTRALIA
© Expertise Events 2011
Dance of the Butterflies by Deb Layt
fast facts
Dear Quilters,
There’s a lot to see and do at this year’s AQC so use this
preview to plan your day.
There are more Make & Take sessions than ever before
with some lovely projects to create. The seminar program
is jam-packed and the retailers have stacks of new products
to reveal. Plus, there are some amazing new machines to
check out – for quilting and embroidery, including one
that really replicates a hand-stitch and an overlocker that
threads itself. Now that’s impressive!
The Quilt Show has so many magnificent works – some that’ll make you smile or
perhaps make you think, and others will possibly have you gasping in admiration.
Those talented Canberra residents – the tACTile group – are showing their next
exhibition for the first time at AQC and the theme, Elements, has never been more
relevant in this region of the world. See how they have interpreted earth, fire, water
and air into amazing textile artworks.
We also get to discover what comes to mind when quilters think about the
Seven Deadly Sins. And Ruth de Vos from Western Australia will bring a display of
some of her superb pictorial quilts.
In fact, there is so much to see that you may find that
one day at AQC is simply not enough…
See you there,
Right: Abu Bellas by Jenny Bowker
CONTENTS
4 Getting There
5 Lucky Door Prizes
6 Quilt Show
10 Hot Happenings
11 Shopping at AQC
17 Special Events
19 Convention Classes
20 Seminars
22 Sewing Rooms
24 Make & Take
27 Exhibitor List
29 Shopping Vouchers
Cover quilts from left: Seven
Deadly Ribbons by Sandy
Corry; In Spring by Kelly
Wulfsohn; Kazuko Harmony by
Maree Blanchard, Kerry Brack,
Lorena Uriate & Loloma Wren;
Repro Meets Retro by Kaye
Hoffman.
getting there
The Australasian Quilt Convention is held in one of Australia’s
most historic edifices.The Royal Exhibition Building is
conveniently located just north of the CBD and next door to the
Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens. For Melbourne tourist
information go to www.thatsmelbourne.com.au or call the Visitor
Centre Hotline on 03 9658 9658.
Parking
• Melbourne Museum has undercover parking, subject to availability.
Entry is via Rathdowne or Nicholson Street and is open from
6am to midnight, Monday to Sunday. For rates visit
www.museumvictoria.com.au or call 13 11 02.
• For other carparks in the area visit www.secureparking.com.au
or call 1300 727 483.
• Parking metres are also available in the surrounding streets.
Public Transport
Visitors to the expo have various public transport options
including:
• Tram 86 or 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
• Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
• City loop train to Parliament Station, a 12-minute walk to the REB
• Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street
• Free City of Melbourne Tourist Shuttle Bus to stop No.5
(Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens).
For more information visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
or call 03 9658 9658.
Plan your public transport journey
Visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
or call 131 638.
Details are correct at time of printing but are
subject to change. Visitors should check prices
and details prior to travelling.
Right: Kit from Kimono House, Stand 134
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Great prizes to win!
First Prize – An Amazing
Overlocker!
One lucky AQC visitor will win an Eclipse
Jet Air Threading overlocker by Baby Lock.
Threading is a breeze with this amazing
machine because it does it itself!
The Baby Lock Eclipse is a revolutionary
overlocker with Jet Air Threading. It allows
you to thread in any sequence and to
change any one thread without
re-threading other loopers or needles.
The Eclipse also features tubular
loopers which eliminate tangling,
thus minimising the chance of threads
breaking or irregular stitches.
8 prizes to win!
Total Prize Pool
more than $2,800
All visitors to AQC have a
chance to enter this Lucky
Door Prize competition
Retail value: $1795.
See it at Baby Lock Stand 172
Thread Studio Prize
Scissorman Prizes
One Fab Prize Pack of Textile Art Goodies!
Kelly Gang Collectible Thimbles
& Aprons – Six sets to win!
Win a tempting pack of textile art playthings including top-notch
machine threads, sumptuous threads for hand-sewing and assorted
textile art materials – all from The Thread Studio.
The pack includes: Box set of 20 Victory Rayon Machine Embroidery
Threads; set of 20 Illuminations
Metallic Machine threads;
2 metres Gossamer Fuse in
white and black; 5 metres
Romeo cold water soluble
fabric; 4 sets of The Thread
Studio 6 strand
cotton; set of glass beads
and 4 hanks of silk yarn.
Total retail value $516.20.
Stand 195
An iconic new design from Scissorman
is being released at AQC – and we have six sets to give away. Trevor
Robertson (aka Scissorman) has turned the four helmets worn by
the Kelly Gang members at the Glenrowan siege of June 28, 1880,
into the Kelly Gang Collectible Thimble Set.
Each helmet was unique and the differences can be seen in the
thimbles which are made in Australia from high grade pewter.
The hand-finishing gives an authentic aged patina and they feature
incredible detail right down to the nuts that held the helmets
together. There will also be a Ned Kelly apron to win with each of
the six sets of thimbles.
Retail value: $59.95 per thimble set
plus $24.95 per apron.
Total value: $509.40. Stand 77
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AQC QUILT SHOW
As has come to be expected of the annual
AQC Quilt Show, you’ll see a huge variety
of superb works in styles that range from
innovative and complex to familiar and
traditional – but all of them the best they
can be. In a nutshell – ‘state-of-the-art’…
AP&Q AQC
Challenge
This year’s intriguing
theme of the Seven
Deadly Sins was
guaranteed to provide participants with ample
inspiration and consequently, their entries
were eagerly anticipated. The winners of the
Challenge will be announced at the Cocktail
Party on Wednesday, April 13.
Above: The Devil Made Me Do It by Cindy Watkins and
Lucinda Hannam. Right: Vanity by Raelene Kwong.
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Best of the Best
Quilt guilds around the country have wonderful shows each year,
with many fabulous examples of the art on display, and here’s a
chance to see a selection of the very finest from the far corners of
the region. It includes the Best of Show from each Australian State
guild, which will be judged for the National Quilt Award at AQC,
and the winner will be announced at the Gala Dinner.
The Australian National
Quilt Award is sponsored by:
Rajah Winner
2010 – Barbara
Macey
Winner of the Rajah award
in 2010, Barbara Macey is
one of Australia’s leading
textile artists with a career
spanning four decades. She is
known particularly for bold
geometric designs, but also
for her tireless efforts as
founder of Ozquilt Network Inc – and as the driving force behind
the group’s website and newsletter. As well as a quilter, however,
Barbara is an author, historian, judge and photographer – all ‘of note’
– but, most importantly, she is a mentor.
The Rajah Award is presented by:
Teach Me
This year, our tutors hail from around Australia, New Zealand, the
UK and the USA. This affords a great opportunity to view pieces
from leading quilters whose work you may not have seen before, as
well as some new ones by your favourite locals.
From top: Galaxy by Shirley Gillam, entry in Best of Australia. Enchanted
Journey by Kay Haerland, Teach Me Exhibition.
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Quilts by Ruth de Vos
Ruth de Vos is an art quilter from Western Australia who has won many awards at the QuiltWest
show since 2005, and had quilts included in many other exhibitions. Ruth’s pieces are also held in
private collections, as well as in the WA Museum (history collection). Australian flora has featured
extensively in her work and this is the theme she is best known for, but recently, her attention has
focused more on the realm of childhood, as her children provide endless inspiration.
1000 Quilts for Peace
Throughout 2009 and 2010 at Craft & Quilt Fairs across the country, the 1000 Quilts for Peace
project has been evolving quietly. It aims to create quilts for victims of domestic violence and the
theme relates to the Japanese story of Sadako. A selection of the quilts made will be displayed.
Elements
The name, tACTile, refers to a group of Canberra-based
quiltmakers who challenge themselves by working towards
exhibiting together every two years. Their latest exhibition
is entitled Elements, and Jenny Bowker, Dianne Firth, Helen
Gray, Beth Miller and Trevor and Beth Reid planned it during
a time of extreme weather conditions all over Australia. In
recent times, the theme has been even more relevant – with
our country battling major floods and cyclones in some areas
and extensive bushfires in others. The groups decided to work
with this volatile inspiration individually, and also to look at
one or more of the elements, earth, air, fire and water.
The Thread Studio’s Pocket
Challenge
Above: The Fire by Beth Miller, Elements.
Left: Glimpses by Ruth de Vos
The AQC Quilt Show is
special because it honours
both quiltmakers and the
works of art they produce.
Come and be inspired…
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Lucy Locket lost her pocket, Kitty Fisher found it ... come and see
loads of very creative ‘pockets’ in this display. Before someone
had the clever idea of stitching them into garments,
pockets used to be separate items of clothing. Anyway, they
make a nice small project on which to experiment with
some textile-art techniques.
Presented by
Australia Wide Two
Ozquilt Network Incorporated was founded in
1998 as a group of quiltmakers scattered Australiawide and interested in promoting contemporary
quilts as art. Through its newsletter, website and
exhibitions, the group members aim to raise
awareness about contemporary art-quiltmaking.
The quilts in Ozquilt Network Inc’s Australia
Wide Two Exhibition range from the more
traditionally based to edgy, free interpretations.
Contributors include Sue Dennis, Judy Hooworth,
Susan Mathews, Carolyn Sullivan and other well
known quiltmakers.
Going Green
From the UK come the British entries in the
Transatlantic Quilt Challenge, which had the theme,
Going Green. They feature a diverse range of
interpretations of the subject – and techniques, too
– proving that it is much more than just a colour.
See it only at AQC.
Queensland Quilters
Challenge 2011
Taking their inspiration from one particular fabric,
the Queensland Quilters have produced many and
varied quilts with that fabric included.
One Step Further
This exhibition from Victorian Quilters comprises
contemporary art quilts in an open, juried
exhibition. At AQC this year, we enjoy a selection
of the entries.
Sponsored by:
Above: Omnia Vincit Amor by Linden Lancaster, AP&Q AQC Challenge Finalist.
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HOT HAPPENINGS
Meet Monica Poole, designer of the Moon
Shine range of quilts, clothing and handbags on
Margaret’s Fabrics Stand 88. See a trunk show
of her work at 11.30am each day in Seminar 3.
Libby Richardson is the creator of the
hugely successful 'Girls Day Out' quilt. In her
studio, located at the foot of the Dandenong
Ranges in Victoria, Libby is currently working
on some exciting projects for 'future release...'!
Look out for Polly and Friends and Snuggle Bugs.
Meet her at Blue Willow Cottage Stand 194.
The ladies from The Quilted Crow,
Stand 178 have some exciting news. They have
secured a book contract with Martingale &
Company, publishers of That Patchwork Place
series, and are working towards the release of
the book at a USA Spring Fair in May 2012.
Marg Low will be a guest on the Blue Willow
Cottage Stand 194. Marg’s popular patterns
include dolls, everyday sewing items and
Christmas decorations. Her latest projects are
a collection of red and white quilts.
Sandra Chandler, from Texas, USA, is a
guest at Punch with Judy’s Stand 126. Sandra
and Judy have some fresh ideas for quilting
curved designs and are planning an online
course. Find out more at AQC.
Lisa Walton was awarded the Jewel
Pearce Patterson Scholarship for Quilting Teachers by
the International Quilt Association in the USA. She is currently
preparing for her exhibition at Houston 2011. Meet Lisa at Dyed &
Gone to Heaven, Stand 181.
Master of machine quilting, Helen Godden, will be demonstrating
the Handi Quilter. Look for the Handi Quilter area marked on the
map when you arrive at AQC and stop by to see her technique.
Happy 21st Birthday to Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage.
This South Australian business is housed in a circa 1888 cottage
surrounded by a formal rose garden and is Australia’s only licensed
patchwork shop. Visitors to the cottage can buy fabrics, view quilts in
the gallery and taste their wine. Regular exhibitors at craft events, find
them at Stand 153.
Michele Hill, creator of beautiful appliqué
patterns and long-time admirer of William Morris
design, will be teaching workshops for Pfaff.
Visitors to AQC can book into a mini-class with
her in the Sewing Room 2, book at Stand 96.
USA quilt designer, Jinny Beyer, is well
known around the world for her fabric range
and colour insights. AQC visitors can attend
her seminars, held each day at 1pm and at
other times she will be on Stand 198 with Miss
Sampson’s Drapery.
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Above: More William Morris Appliqué by Michele Hill.
Pretty Bird cushion cover by Monica Poole.
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A sneak peek at what's in store!
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1 Nicole Mallalieu’s sewing patterns offer more than just instructions – they’re like a sewing class in a packet! Hats, bags, and other fashion
accessories are among the small items you can create from her range. Stand 26. 2 Cutting Art presents the Accuquilt Go cutter! If you love
to quilt but hate cutting fabric, no matter what your experience level, the ‘Go!’ will make quilting more enjoyable for you, Stand 81.
3 Pretty Purple Quilt is a foundation-pieced design from Jacqueline de Jonge, and patterns and kits in several colourways will be available
from Chocolate Coated Patchwork, Stand 146. 4 The hoop in the size most requested is now here! The new 200mm x 200mm Husqvarna
Viking Quilter’s Hoop with quick release is easy to use with fabrics both heavy and lightweight, Stand 97. 5 If you love the feel of working
with wool, Dyed & Gone to Heaven now has the most luscious wools for all your projects. Each set contains 10 different wool pieces all
hand-dyed together so there is a subtle gradation of tones, Stand 181. 6 Craft Queen stocks a wide range of ricrac, ribbons and trims to suit
all your projects, Stand 10. 7 ‘Hornby Castle’ Block of the Month quilt project is presented by Somerset Patchwork & Quilting, Stand 58.
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8 ‘In Spring’ is one of the latest designs by talented Aussie designer Kellie Wulfsohn. See the full range at institches.com.au, Stand 1. 9 The Bay
Window presents the ‘Owl Parliament Quilt’ – perfect for a wall-hanging, cot quilt or floor mat for baby – available as a pattern or kit, Stand
160. 10 Double-dipped Dyed Fabric – check out the fabulous range of new hand-dyed fabrics from Unique Stitching. There are cotton
sateens, cotton silk blends and more! Stand 86. 11 The Creative Versa Tool is top quality and manufactured for power supplies in Australia
and New Zealand. Find out what it does at The Thread Studio, Stand 195. 12 Crystals and More presents Hot Fix Stencils – great to use for
all hot-fix rhinestones and diamantes. Stand 60. 13 The Tatami-heri bag is Patchwork Studio Mariko's new release, made out of the long strip
of cloth edging used for traditional Japanese tatami mattresses. It’s easy to make, durable and holds a lot – kits are available at Stand 129. 14
Fabric Art Panels by famous artists are ready to sew. Adorn every room in your home with beautiful artwork – handmade by you! Available
from Australian Country Quilts, Stand 63.
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it at Can Do books. Also check out Quick Little Landscape Quilts by Joyce Becker. Quickly build an eye-catching scene using Joyce's techniques
for painting, fusing, embellishing and embroidering. Stand 71. 16 Bernina 830 ‘Limited Edition’ is the ultimate machine for sewing, quilting and
embroidery! Come and find out about its wonderful features at the Bernina stand – 159. Or, better still, book in for the exclusive 2-hour
class! 17 Wonderfil Specialty Threads presents 20 new colours for Spagetti, a 12-weight thread that will give your work added interest and
texture, Stand 188. 18 Come and see Libby Richardson's delightful ‘BUGS’ Quilt at The Patchwork Tea House. It will have you falling in love
with bugs instead of wanting to squash them! Stand 53. 19 If only you could easily join all those small pieces of batting! Now you can! Come
to Margaret’s Fabrics and see the amazing Batting Seam Tape – a fusible tape for joining batting scraps, Stand 88. 20 The ‘Flower Basket
Medallion’ by Kim McLean is having its debut at AQC – and all Kim's exquisite patterns will be available for purchase from Blueberries, Stand
21. 21 Do you have difficulty threading hand-sewing needles? Punch with Judy is introducing the needle with an eye to the future! The Spiral
Eye Side-threading Needle is just what you've been waiting for, Stand 126.
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22 Horn Australia presents the most versatile portable sewing and craft table – perfect for taking to classes or for easy storage in your home,
Stand 118. 23 Visit Reece Scannell and discover 'Cotton that looks like Silk' – featuring Australian flora friezes in contemporary colours, block
and continuous designs. See the ‘Silver and Red Waratah’, ‘Silver Gum Blossom’ and ‘Chartreuse Flannel Flower’ for yourself at Stand 163.
24 New from Red Brolly – two new purse designs join the popular Lipstick Girls. Only basic appliqué and embroidery skills are required,
available at Stitch N Stuff, Stand 46. 25 At 2.9m (115in) wide, tie dyed fabrics in dramatic, rich colourways are perfect for backing Bali Pop,
batik, or hand-dyed quilt tops. Exclusive to Widebacks, Stand 65. 26 Innovis QC-2000 has features all the most discriminating quilters want
– like, 430 user-friendly stitches built-in, pivot function, ICAPS fabric sensor system, 15 specialty feet, scissors and wide table – all included.
Available at Brother, Stand 100. 27 Eeeek... monsters!!! But don't worry – these are friendly ones! It’s a super-bright new cot-quilt pattern
and kit from Kids Quilts that the littlies will love, Stand 151. 28 Collectible Ned Kelly Thimbles will be launched at AQC by Scissorman at
Stand 77. 29 Cushions are like jewellery for your lounge. Create some with stylish accents with Sew Bright Alpine Quilting, Stand 47.
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30 Check out Leesa's brand new handbag designs inspired by different places around the world. Pictured is the French Apron. Chandlers
Cottage, Stand 173. 31 Sanshi Fabrics from Japan provide an exclusive preview of ‘Ai-zome Quilt’ – a contemporary quilt made with
traditional Ai-zome fabric panel pieces, Stand 139. 32 BeBe Bold‘s new range of Olympus Crochet Kits from Japan use the finest quality
yarns. All that’s needed to start these fun purses is a crochet hook, as the kits come complete. Available from Stand 24. 33 Baby Lock's
Sashiko Machine is the only one on the market producing a stitch that replicates hand-stitching. It’s perfect for quilting and all other styles of
sewing – and available from Baby Lock. Stand 172. 34 Handstitched in exotic kimono silks our plum blossom brooch makes the perfect gift
for a special friend. Kit from Kimono House, Stand 134. 35 Designed by Deirdre Bond-Abel, this new BOM uses felted wool appliquéd on a
cotton background. See this and many other designs by The Quilted Crow, Stand 178. 36 Batik Binding from Tulis Textiles is pre-cut and prefolded– saving time and cost. Stand 44. 37 Patchwork by Sea brings you this beautiful Jelly Roll quilt made in the Moda fabric range 'Maison
de Garance', by French General, Stand 6. Plus much more to see and buy at the expo!
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Special Events
Come and be part of these exciting special events and enjoy
the social side of AQC. Mix with like-minded souls and meet
the tutors too!
It is essential to pre-book for these special events, either by calling
02 9452 7575 during office hours or online at www.aqc.com.au
Welcome Cocktail Party
6pm, Wednesday, April 13
Enjoying a welcome drink, finger food and entertainment is a great
way to start, and a highlight of the evening will be the announcement
of the winner of the AP&Q AQC Challenge.
Then tutor John Flynn’s presentation,
Confessions of a Non-traditional Quilter is
intriguing and amusing. Hailing from Montana,
USA, he is a former civil engineer – turned fulltime quilter. Come as you are: smart or casual.
Cost: $70 per person
The Cocktail Party is sponsored by
Gala Dinner
7pm, Saturday, April 16
Celebrate quilting in our region of the world at this spectacular
evening of entertainment, superb food, wine, awards and fun.
This is the social highlight of AQC each year. Pre-dinner drinks
commence at 7pm. Come with friends or as a single – you won’t be
lonely – you’ll be with people who share your passion!
These awards will be announced during the evening:
Friday Evening Lecture
5.30pm, Friday, April 15
Patchwork Pavements – European Style!
with Christine Porter. Christine is an
internationally renowned quilt teacher from
Great Britain who takes her main inspiration
from decorative floor tile designs in historic
European buildings. Come with her to Venice,
Rome and Sienna...
Cost: $35 per person
• The National Quilt Award is presented to the maker of the quilt
that is judged the most outstanding from the annual state guild
shows around the country.
• The Shining Light Award goes to a quilter under 18 years of age
and is an encouragement award for junior quilters.
• The Rajah Award acknowledges the outstanding contribution by
an individual to quilting in Australia.
• The Lut-Da Award goes to a quilter who has made an
outstanding contribution to their local or quilting community
through the medium of quilting.
Cost: $125 per person
The Gala Dinner is sponsored by
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Programmable
Pivot Function
classes at aqc
Last chance to book the few remaining convention classes
Only a few places remain in some of the one and two day
convention classes with our Australian and international visitor
tutors. As a special offer, you can book these as single days only
with no social functions included. Not all classes are available
– this is a last chance offer.
Jane Dávila – limited places in her Stampmaking and Printing with
Nature classes. Jane, coming to AQC from the USA, is well known
in the textile art field internationally. This is a great opportunity to
learn her techniques.
Also from the USA, John Flynn has a few places left in his Red
Hawk class with all others booked out. This engineer turned quilter
has some great stories to tell as well!
If traditional is your style, start an heirloom with Di Ford.
She’s teaching two superb appliqué and hand pieced quilts, The
Morrell Quilt and Phebe.
Beth and Trevor Reid have a few places left in their Wrapped in
Fibre class where you will learn their drawing, painting and machine
quilting skills which win them awards!
Accessorising Art Quilts with Carol Wilkes,
Crazy Journal Cover with Linda Steele
Textile artist Carol Wilkes is a master of the machine – using it in
a most original way to create works which include cords, tassels and
beautiful embellishments.
New Zealander Anna Williams specialises in Celtic style
and portrait quilts. Still some places in both classes.
Classes with the above tutors are full day and two day only. Lunch is
included. A place in a one day class will be $199 or book two days
for a two day class. All classes require you to bring some materials or
have a kit which needs to be purchased.
Margaret McDonald has a couple of spots left in her classes
which have a delightful traditional flavour. Brush up on your piecing
skills in these.
Book online at www.aqc.com.au now – these places are available as
a special offer only and do not include social functions, delegate bags
or other benefits. Alternatively, you can buy a four-day gold pass, with
AQC social functions and all other inclusions for $997.
Explore crazy patchwork with Linda Steele while making a
journal cover or join her Scottish Reel class and start some
wonderful hand appliqué.
For more details, up to date information on classes, conditions
and descriptions, visit our website www.aqc.com.au and go to the
Convention menu tab or call 02 9452 7575.
Left to right: Red Hawk with John Flynn, The Morrell Quilt with Di Ford, Wrapped in Fibre with Beth & Trevor Reid,
Whirling Twirling with Margaret McDonald, Full of Eastern Promise with Anna Williams
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seminars
Quilting retailers are here
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.
indicates extended seminar
*Please note: Visitors will need
to book and pay to attend the
special seminar with Jinny Beyer
from the USA, held daily at 1pm
in Seminar Room 3. Refer to the
timetable for details of payment.
Listings are supplied by exhibitors and
are correct at the time of printing.
Expertise Events is not responsible for
any late changes.
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SEMINAR ROOM 1
10.30am Photos on Fabric the
Easy Way! Kathleen, Australian
Country Quilts, Stand 63. Don’t
miss out – get free instructions,
hints, expert tips and new ideas
to Print Photos on Fabric using
your printer at home.
11am Jelly Roll Quilts, Patterns
and Templates. Gai Taylor, Just
Patchwork, Stand 148. Learn great
ways to make quilts from Jelly
Rolls, how to use special templates
and see the latest patterns.
11.30am Better Quilt Finishes.
Carole McLennan, Maggie
Robertson Design, Stand 166.
Carole shows you several ways
to finish your quilts; perfect
scalloped edges; prairie points
and sharp mitres on your binding!
12noon Quilt As You Go – Scrap
Savers. Julie Wallace, Quilters
Barn, Stand 87. Use up all those
scraps and make great projects
by quilting them as you sew. Julie
gives old patterns fresh looks and
has a range of new ones.
12.30pm Flannel, Flannel
Just Patchwork, Stand 148
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and More Flannel! Pam Davis,
Picklemouse Corner, Stand 102.
Discover new ways with flannel,
see the latest fabric releases and
get great tips for using up scraps.
1pm Stars, Diamonds &
Kaleidoscopes the Easy Way!
Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand
126. Don't be afraid of these
shapes! Let Judy explain new
techniques with tools to make
them all a piece of cake!
2pm Successful Embroidery
Techniques. Catharina Sudholz,
Catharina’s Country Collection,
Stand 142. Learn all about
embroidery – from choosing the
right needles, fabric and stabilisers
to hoops and punchneedlework.
Catherina has the latest news
on hand-dyed, variegated and
stranded threads and more.
SEMINAR ROOM 2
10.30am Trouble-free Templatefree Appliqué. Lara Gibbons,
Chocolate Coated Patchwork,
Stand 146. Learn to handappliqué the easy way, without
adhesives or templates! Simple
and adaptable – you'll be
appliquéing in no time.
11am Japanese Meshwork.
Ann Kuzia, Crystals and More,
Stand 60. Learn how simple it is
to weave fascinating designs with
Ann, and then explore ways to
use them.
11.30am Bag-making Fun.
Jody Anderson, Quilt Block of
2.30pm Scrap Happy. Pam Davis,
the Month Club.com, Stand 43.
Picklemouse Corner, Stand 102.
A fun demonstration of bagGet great ideas for using up your
making skills and construction
endless supply of fabric scraps.
methods, plus ways to alter one
pattern and give it many different
3pm Template Magic. Margaret
looks. FREE pattern.
Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork, Stand
82. Create beautiful quilts with
12noon Colour – Colour –
Margaret’s specially designed
Colour. Dale Rollerson, The
templates. Get expert tips and
Thread Studio, Stand 195. See
learn simple techniques.
what magical things colour can
do to your work. Dale shows
3.30pm Heat-press Batting
you her samples and ‘how-to's,
Together. Marilyn Barker, The
using Australian-made Opulence
Patchwork Tea House, Stand
paints – and more!
53. Don’t waste any wadding
leftovers – learn how to use
‘Heat-press Batting Together’ and
try out our stitchery stabiliser in
a session full of tips.
12.30pm Wonderfil Ways
to use Heavy Threads. Barrie
Ashton, Wonderfil Specialty
Threads, Stand 188. Make your
work interesting and different
by using heavy-weight threads.
Topics include bobbin work and
couching to make bindings more
exciting – with hand-stitching and
Solvy/Washaway.
SEMINAR ROOM 3
10.30am Using Ribbons in your
Sewing Projects. Nicole Farrell,
Craft Queen, Stand 10. Nicole
shares an array of ideas for
including ribbons in your sewing
and patchwork.
11am Nolting Longarm Quilting
Machines. Hans Martini, Floriani,
1pm Tips, Tricks and Gadgets. Nolting... by Hans Martini, Stand
Elizabeth Wallace, Aussie Patches, 62. The compact ‘Longarm’ for
your commercial table, table top
Stand 69. Pick up tips, learn
or short-arm quilting Frame.
new tricks and try the latest
gadgets available in the world of
11.30am Quilt As You Go
patchwork and quilting.
the Moon Shine Way. Monica
2pm ‘I Spy' and Children's Quilts. Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand
88. Come on a ‘quilt-as-you-go’
Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt
journey with Monica Poole from
& Craft Cottage, Stand 153. See
Moon Shine designs. Let her
different designs to make easy 'I
Spy' quilts and others that all kids show you her easy method of
‘quilt as you go’ – and a trunk full
love. Kits and fabric available.
of her quilts! See her new Block
2.30pm Tantalising Textures.
of the Month, ‘Peacock’s Garden’.
Dale Rollerson, The Thread
12noon Using Colour Effectively.
Studio, Stand 195. Be inspired
Reece Scannell, Reece Scannell
by Dale's ideas and samples
'Cotton that looks like Silk' Stand
showing how to create
163. When it comes to colour
wonderful textures with fabric,
everyone is different. How do
fibre and thread.
we each choose colours and
3pm Simple Hand-dyeing
what are we trying to say? This
with Ozecraft. Joy White, Starr
seminar gives a foundation for
Laces and Ribbons, Stand 89.
using colour creatively.
Be inspired by the transformation
12.30pm Funky Fresh Multicolour makes using Ozecraft
use Templates. Kim Bradley, Kim
range of dyes on lace, ribbons,
Bradley Creations, Stand 38. Take
fabric, buttons, beads and more.
a fresh approach to templates,
for use in quilting, appliqué or for
colour-enhancement.
1pm FEE APPLIES
Presentations by Jinny Beyer for
Miss Sampson’s Drapery, Stand
198. One seminar for $30 or
two for $50!
Colour Confidence (Thursday
and Saturday only). This is Jinny's
signature workshop which
increases quilters' confidence
in their choice of colours. An
interactive workshop full of ideas
and fun for both beginners and
more experienced quilters.
Diamonds Are A Girl’s
Best Friend! This workshop
demonstrates the versatility of
60-degree diamonds. A slideshow and handouts are part of
the program.
For pre-bookings, contact Miss
Sampson’s Drapery on 03 5033
2200 or book when you arrive
at Stand 198.
2pm Incorporating Surface
Design in your Patchwork. Cecile
Whatman, Unique Stitching,
Stand 86. Learn how to create
original fabric with fabric paints
and other colour products – then
how to incorporate them in your
patchwork and other projects.
2.30pm Drunkard’s Path:
Stepping Beyond. Kerry Glen,
Tulis Textiles, Stand 44. Have you
mastered the Drunkard’s Path
block? We look at more circles
and plenty of variations on what
to make – and how to achieve
those circle quilts you’ve always
wanted to try.
3pm Stabilise Your Creativity.
Rhonda Chandler, Floriani,
Nolting... by Hans Martini,
Stand 62. Stabilisers are critical
for machine-embroidery,
but they’re also important
when doing appliqué, quilting,
decorative stitching and more.
Pick up fun embroidery shortcuts and flawless stitching
techniques as you learn to put
your stabiliser stash to good use!
3.30pm Candlewicking Journey.
Margaret Upston, Margaret’s
Fabrics, Stand 88. Margaret's
beautiful candlewicking work
will inspire you as she shares
her candlewicking journey with
you, along with many tips and
techniques. She is also releasing
her new Block of the Month.
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SEWING ROOM
SEWING ROOM 1
SEWING ROOM 3
Decorated Denim Purse
Bernina 8 series Classes: The Little Silk Purse
Session times: 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Session times: 10.30am and 1.30pm
Length of session: one hour each
Length of sessions: two hours
Presented by: Cheryl Bryant
Presented by the Bernina Team
Create this cute and fashionable
denim purse while learning
about the many different
functions of the Husqvarna Viking
sewing machine and picking up
techniques on it.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to sew
on the ultimate sewing and embroidery
machine? Well here’s your chance! Come along
and join Bernina for the experience of a lifetime.
Kit cost: $15. Book at Husqvarna Stand 97
The Bernina 830 Limited Edition for Australia will be used for
the first time at AQC 2011. We will be showing you a range of
innovative techniques such as quilting, embroidery and much more.
Please note: Projects may vary due to possible differences
in fabric and stitching used at the session.
Combine these great features to create this luxurious silk and
leather purse.
Kit cost: $20. Book now at the Bernina Stand 159.
Limited seats available
SEWING ROOM 2
William Morris Block
Session times: 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Length of session: one hour
Presented by: Michele Hill
Participants will work on one block of a
William Morris wall-hanging that could be
made into a book cover, or make more blocks
to complete a wall-hanging. This project
demonstrates the Pfaff machine’s many
functions that are involved in machine-appliqué
and also teaches many useful techniques.
Kit cost: $15. Book at Pfaff Stand 96
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SEWING ROOM 4
Fun Apron with Overlocking Techniques 
Session times: 10.30am and 1pm
Length of session: two hours
Come and experience the amazing self-threading Baby Lock
overlockers with no tension and create this gorgeous apron. Learn
overlocker techniques including gathering, rolled hem, piping and
loop turning.
Please note fabrics may vary from the picture.
Kit cost: $25. Book at Baby Lock Stand 172
Overlocked Food Cover 
Session time: 3pm
Length of session: one hour
A great project for first-time overlocker users; it is constructed with
overlocking and rolled hemming, all on self-threading overlockers
with no tension.
Please note fabrics may vary from the picture.
Kit cost: $20. Book at Baby Lock Stand 172
Sessions presented by the Baby Lock Team
SEWING ROOM 5
Sew Stylish – with Brother
Session times: 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm
Length of session: 30 minutes
Presented by the Brother Team
Come and join the Brother team and complete this quick-n-simple
project that teaches you to make a beautiful ‘origami’ bag.
Kit cost: $5.
Book at the Brother Stand 100
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MAKE & TAKE
Get hands-on and learn
new techniques to enhance
your quilting! In these inspiring
sessions you’ll make and take
home a unique project, and
learn skills and techniques
from amazing tutors, for
only a small fee to cover
your materials.
Workshops run daily.
Plan your day
From left: Japanese Kanzashi Flower and Button Brooch, Sashiko Basics.
How to Join the
Make & Take Workshops
• Read the timetable and
choose your sessions
• At the expo, book your
place at the presenter’s
stand. Bookings essential
– space limited.
• Purchase the kit for the
project – prices are listed
on the timetable.
• Please be on time. The
hands-on workshop area will
be marked on the expo map,
available upon entry.
• Each class lasts approximately
50 minutes.
MAKE & TAKE ROOM 1
11am Quilted Japanese
Kimono-style Wallet. Mariko Ikeda
and Daisuke Ikeda, Patchwork
Studio Mariko, Japan. Learn how
to make a unique and beautiful
quilted wallet/make-up pouch
using modern Japanese fabrics
with kimono prints and a special
hand-opening spring clip. Kit Cost
$20. Book at Stand 129. 
12 noon Make your own Bias
Tape. Ann Kuzia, Crystals and
More. How to make your own
bias tape for leadlight windows
and Celtic work. You will make a
small sample of each. Kit Cost
$15. Book at Stand 60.
2pm Oval Yo-yo Thimble
Keeper. Kate Morris, Crystals
and More. Using a Clover yo-yo
maker you will make a beautiful
keeper for your thimbles or
many other keepsakes. Kit Cost
$15. Book at Stand 60.
1pm Japanese Kanzashi
Flower and Button Brooch.
Jill Grant, KimoYes. Learn how to
make Japanese kanzashi flowers
and large button brooches from
vintage Japanese kimono silk
fabric. Kit Cost $25. Book at
Stand 117.
3pm Beautiful Scissor Keeper.
Catharina Sudholz, Catharina’s
Country Collection. Make your
own beautiful scissor keeper,
then learn some great ways to
embellish it. Kit cost $18.
Book at Stand 142.
Quilted Japanese Kimono-style Wallet.
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MAKE & TAKE ROOM 2
11am Sashiko Basics. Jane
MacDonald, BeBe Bold. The
completed cloth can be made
into items like bags, clothes,
cushions, cards, quilts or an
attractive table-runner. Kit Cost
$18.50. Book at Stand 24.
12noon Fabric Tinting with
Watercolour Pencils. Gael,
Patchworks Unlimited. Learn
the technique of colouring-in on
fabric with watercolour pencils
hands-on, and how to seal it
with fabric medium. Tuition on an
exclusive screen-printed panel,
with a take-home pack with a full
pattern, pencils, brush, medium
and more! Kit Cost $35.
Book at Stand 168. 
2pm Little Love Note Colour
& Stitch. Angela Bradbury, Sew
Bright Alpine Quilting. Little Love
Notes are pre-printed stitcheries
with feel-good messages. Learn
how to colour them with artists’
pencils and finish them with
stitching – the perfect gift for
Mother's Day! Kit Cost $20.
Book at Stand 47. 
3pm Coin Purse with Frame.
Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold.
Make a coin purse and learn the
techniques needed to attach the
purse to the frame. A great gift
for someone special. Kit Cost
$18. Book at Stand 24. 
1pm Needle-turn Appliqué
for Beginners. Jackie
Leybourne, Blueberries.
Come and experience
needle-turn appliqué, while
making your very own
needlecase – great for beginners.
Kit Cost $20. Book at Stand 21.
MAKE & TAKE ROOM 3
11am Corey & Jessy Fabric
Painting. Libby Richardson, Blue
Willow Cottage. Fabric painting
is a fun and easy way to give
your stitcheries a wash of colour.
Libby uses a light wash of Jo
Sonja Folk Art paints with textile
medium and water. No painting
experience needed for this class,
so any age is welcome. Kit Cost
$20. Book at Stand 194. 
2pm English Paper-piecing.
Christine Dellios, Blue Willow
Cottage. Hexagons, Stars,
Diamonds & Jewels – create
accurately pieced patchwork
blocks with pre-cut papers. Learn
the easy cutting techniques with
a template and rotary cutter.
Includes instructions, fabric, papers,
template, mini cutter & mat.
Kit cost $20. Book at Stand 194.
3pm Baltimore-style Flowers.
Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow
Cottage. Learn how to create
three different Baltimore-style
3-D Flowers, to embellish your
latest creations – bags, wallhangings or quilts. Includes
instructions, fabric, needle,
threads – and get a free pattern.
Kit cost $18.
Book at Stand 194.
12noon Design Magic with
Shiva Stiks. Cecile Whatman,
Unique Stitching. Come and
play with this fabulous stencilbased technique and learn how
you can give your work positive
and negative designs. Placemat
pattern included. Kit Cost $15.
Book at Stand 86.
1pm Birdie Trinket. Marg Low,
Blue Willow Cottage. Learn how
simple felt appliqué and glove
stitch is with this cute little tag.
Pattern, materials and key are
included in the kit. Kit Cost $17.
Book at Stand 194. 
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Anne Gadsby Designs
23
Annie's Cottage Crafts
35
Aussie Patches
69
Australian Country Quilts
63
Baby Lock Australia
172
Ballarat Patchwork
99
Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage
153
BB Jewels
28
BeBe Bold - Japanese Textiles
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Bernina Australia Pty Ltd
159
Blue Willow Cottage
194
Blueberries
21
Brindabella Quilting Systems
167
Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd 100
Camberwell Sewing Centre
20
Can Do Books
71
Catharina's Country Collection
142
Chandlers Cottage
173
Chocolate Coated Patchwork
146
Craft Cubby & Creative Applique
135
craftqueen.com.au
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Crystals and More
60
Cutting Art
81
Down Under Quilts
182
Dyed & Gone To Heaven
181
Ella & Skysie Designs
64
Elna
17
Express Media Group
143
Faeries In My Garden
74
Floriani, Nolting ...By Hans Martini
62
Giggle Buttons
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Handiquilter
Handiquilter area
Hobbysew Australia
13
Horn Australia P/L
118
Husqvarna Viking
97
in2quilting
190
Indigo Niche Pty Ltd
73
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Janome
19
John Watts Quilting
45
Just Patchwork
148
Kids Quilts Ltd
151
Kim Bradley Creations
38
Kimono House
134
KimoYes
117
Logan's Patchwork
82
Maggie Robertson Design
166
Margaret's Fabrics
88
Marilyn's Craft Corner
185
Maytime Heirlooms
109
ExhibitorStand
Mill Rose Cottage
180
Miss Sampson's Drapery
198
Needles and Pins
4
Nicole Mallalieu Designs
26
Old Rosemont Quilts
9
Patchwork By Sea
6
Patchwork Collections
91
Patchwork Maze
76
Patchwork Studio Mariko Japan
129
Patchwork with Gail B
121
Patchworks Unlimited
168
Pfaff
96
Picklemouse Corner
102
Punch with Judy
126
Quilt Block Of The Month Club.com 43
Quilter's Barn
87
Reece Scannell / Mode in Australia 163
Renee's Cottage Crafts
141
Sanshi Fabrics from Japan
139
scissorman.com.au
77
Serenity Glen Patchworx
152
Sew Bright Alpine Quilting
47
Sewing Connection P/L
119
Sewing 'N' Beyond
39
Somerset Patchwork & Quilting
58
Southern Cross Needlework 184
& Quilting
Starr Laces and Ribbons
89
Stitch n Stuff
46
Studio Mio
80
The Bay Window
160
The Fabric Care Company
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The Patchwork Apple
176
The Patchwork Tea House
53
The Quilt Basket
130
The Quilted Crow
178
The Thread Studio
195
Thread & Ginger
41
Threadbear Quilters
162
Tinkering Tools
61
Tulis Textiles
44
Unique Stitching
86
Universal Magazines
16
Victoria Sewing Supply
115
Wabi-Sabi Designs
15
Widebacks Australia
65
Wonderfil Specialty Threads (Canada)188
164
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