Features & Displays
| Quilts On Show | Affordable Art | Designers | The Sewing Room | Quilt Boot Camp |
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Quilts On Show
See two fabulous quilt exhibitions - both completely different, both will inspire you to start stitching. Collections is an art quilt exhibition from a small group of textile artists in Canberra, called tACTile. Their quilts and textile books will be shown - prepare to be awestruck by their beauty. Then for something fresh and fun see the quilts by Kathy Doughty that were featured in the Material Obsession books. |
Meet the Weekend Artist
If you fancy painting your own masterpiece, or just want to play with paint and colour but don't know where to start, make a beeline for the ART AREA. Specialising in super-simple techniques for painting your own canvases, Gerard Smith is the author of the book The Weekend Artist. Gerard will be demonstrating at 11am on Friday and Saturday, March 12-13, and his work will be on display each day of the expo.
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Meet the designers and experts
Such as freeform knitter Prudence Mapstone, textile artist Cecile Whatman, owner of Scrapapple Stacey Rigby, quilt retailer Margaret Kirkby from Logan's Patchwork, Gai Taylor from Just Patchwork and Judy Hall from Punch with Judy are just some of the experts and exhibitors who will be on hand to show you the latest designs and techniques.
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Bernina presents...
Transform op-shop bargains and renovate your wardrobe with the help and ideas of Christine Mitchell in Bernina's Sewing Room. Vintage fashion is hot, inexpensive, and you'll be assured that you are creating unique pieces that are one-off. Recycle your own clothes by deconstructing or reconstructing them. Christine will give you great ideas to get started on your own project runway style! |
I made a Quilt!
If you'd like to try your hand at quilting or take your skills to a new level, jump right in to the Husqvarna Viking Quilt Boot Camp & get some cutting edge quilt tuition. Are you having trouble getting started? You don't need a personal trainer - You need Quilt Boot Camp! Book with Husqvarna Viking Stand H19 when you arrive at the expo. |
| Great Shopping! | Demonstrations | Treasure Chest | WIN! WIN! WIN! | Interactive Areas |
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Find great new products to use in your projects:
Whether you are looking for beautiful beads, new fabrics, the latest scrapbooking papers, vintage trims for a new sewing project, knitting yarns, needles, or new patterns for toys, you'll find it at CraftExpo. There'll be new gadgets and tools, softie designs, bag patterns, latest release books and loads of kits for you to buy. Stock up for the year. |
Woodturning, jewellery making, patchwork, papercraft and sewing in action
See jewellery making, papercraft using glimmer, knitting on circular needles, amazing art on napkins, patchwork tips and how to make your own stickers at the Discovery Desk! See the Western Sydney Wood Turners in action with demonstrations of lathe work and explanations of making bowls, platters, pens and other small items.
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Win the CraftExpo Treasure Chest...
Just by coming to the expo, you could win a treasure trove of great prizes. Simply enter your details as you come into the event. Prizes include: A range of Shiva Stiks from Unique Stitching, Stand B40. Voucher and scrapbooking supplies from Scrapapple, Stand F28. Beading supplies, felt kit, knitting yarn and more from Creative Craft Class, Stand G26. |
...and there's more!
Ozecraft Dyes from Starr Laces & Ribbons, Stand B43. Scrapbook Showbag from The Craft Spot, Stand D35. A cushion kit from The World of Lace, Stand H22. Jelly Roll and Bali Pop Starter Kit with books from Just Patchwork, Stand B22. From Barnes, a Resin Jewellery Kit. |
Explore and learn
Visit and enjoy the many interactive areas at the expo... And Bernina's Bag Challenge is a must-do - you could win yourself a new sewing machine! |
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