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Expertise Events is an Australian owned and operated event management company with a wide portfolio of events, expos, shows, fairs and conferences both trade and public. Expertise Events runs over 30 superior shows, fairs and expos each year that exemplify the company�s reputation as the leading Australian owned and managed exhibition and event organiser.

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11:00 AM 30mins Making Memories for Dummies
Kathleen Stone, Australian Country Quilts
Discover how to scan and print your memories onto fabric for quilts, bags, textile art and more!
Stand A04
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:30 AM 30mins NEW Flannel, Flannel and More Flannel
Pam Davis, Picklemouse Corner
Let us share some great ideas to use up your endless supply of fabric scraps. Learn how to piece the scraps together to create beautiful projects which cost next-to-nothing to make.
Stand A21
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:00 PM 60mins Quilts on Parade
Margaret Kirkby, Logan's Patchwork
Up close and personal Margaret will showcase a selection of her quilts and share simple tricks and tips for basic patchwork and quilting. Plus offer advice on choosing the best tools and colours.
Stand A22
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:00 PM 30mins Discover French Style Scrapbooking.
Vanessa Brasseur, Azza French Style Scrapbooking
Learn how to create an exciting page, interlock your pictures and add a French touch to your scrapbooking techniques. Come along and watch the papercraft creations develop before your eyes.
Stand C20
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:30 PM 30mins Photos on Fabric for Dummies
Kathleen Stone, Australian Country Quilts
Print photos onto fabric using any printer, just like paper - amazing! Easily create a masterpiece by poster printing with fabric.
Stand A04
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:00 PM 30mins Tucks, Textures and Techniques.
Catharina Sudholz, Catharina's Country Collection.
Using the Westerlee Rulers you can create different and interesting techniques for creating quilts.
Stand B13
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:30 PM 30mins Templates for Stunning Patchwork Projects
Margaret Kirkby, Logan's Patchwork
Discover how Margaret's specially designed templates and a few sample techniques can help you make stunning quilts! Explore colour layout and techniques with the designer herself.
Stand A22
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
03:00 PM 30mins Stabiliise Your Creativity
Rhonda Chandler, Floriani, Nolting By Hans Martini
Stabilisers are critical for machine embroidery, but they're equally important when doing applique, quilting, decorative stitching and more. See fun embroidery shortcuts, quick gifts and flawless stitching techniques as you learn to put your stabiliser stash to good use.
Stand G25
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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11:00 AM 30mins Cloth Dolls Sit Up & Take Notice
Karlene Atkins, Katkins Designs
Make this your new craft or re-spark your previous addiction - learn the easy methods to making these wonderful little beings.
Stand C28
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:30 AM 60mins European Cardmarking
Debra Van Der Meulen, Cardmaking.net
Discover the latest products and techniques in cardmaking. See how easy it is to make beautiful handmade cards for all occasions!
Stand B04
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:30 PM 30mins Applique - The Craft Cubby Way
Bev Ross, The Craft Cubby
Learn this simple technique - applique has never been easier. You will gain many new ideas and tips.
Stand A06
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:00 PM 60mins Binding Methods
Judy Hall, Punch with Judy
Want to improve your quilt binding methods? Judy introduces exciting new binding methods, feet and tools that will put that 'finishing touch' to your quilts, wallhangers and tablerunners with ease and perfection.
Stand A09
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:00 PM 30mins Jelly Rolls and Bali Pops Uncovered
Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork
Learn how to construct beautiful quilts with jelly rolls or Bali pops, books, patterns and templates - all are demonstrated right before your eyes.
Stand A23
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:30 PM 60mins Pattern Making the Easy Way
Andre Bezuidenhout, Lutterloh Patterns
A demonstration of this easy system from Germany using only bust and hip measurements to create your own patterns for garments.
Stand A25
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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11:00 AM 30mins NEW Modern Techniques for Traditional Blocks
Kerry Glen, Tulis Textiles
Learn new techiniques using templates new to Australasia featuring Hunterstar, Flying Geese, Carolina Lilies, stars, stars and more stars!
Stand B24
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:30 AM 60mins Hand Dyeing - The Latest Techniques
Joy White, Starr Laces & Ribbons
Learn the latest techniques in hand-dyeing using the popular Ozecraft dyes. See how to dye your lace into an amazing range of colour - quick, simple, no mess, no fuss!
Stand C06
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:30 PM 30mins Stamping & Scrapbooking - The Perfect Combination
A Presenter from Kaszazz
See a wide range of techniques using stamps inks, paints and more to create stunning scrapbook pages, cards and beyond-the-page projects.
Stand B08
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:00 PM 30mins Raw Edge Applique
Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork
Have fun and discover new possibilities with applique using the raw edge method. Great patterns and tips shown in class.
Stand A23
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:30 PM 60mins NEW Making a Weatherproof Fabric Sculpture
Sue Gaffy, Paverpol Australia
Learn how to make an exotic art piece for your home or garden using Paverpol fabric hardener, wire and odd bits you have lying around!
Stand F26
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:30 PM 60mins NEW Sewing Room - Six Must-Have Gadgets
Elizabeth Wallace, Aussie Patches
Elizabeth will demonstrate how each of the six gadgets will work for you to make your patchwork easy, simple and accurate. You'll wonder how you ever worked without them!
Stand B03
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
03:30 PM 30mins NEW Transfers, Colouring and Finishing Made Easy
Sonya Cormaux-Jones, Giggle Buttons
Learn how easy iron-on transfers are to use and easy colouring techniques. Finish off stitchery projects beautifully on a shoe-string budget.
Stand E09
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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