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4th March 2010 - Hooray! The Quilting Arts and Cloth Paper Scissor magazines along with their sister publications are now back on the web. The annoying little glitch has been sorted through and I thank the people at Interweave for their help in moving forward. A good result for all I think.
Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush
March 11 to 14 2010
Don’t miss out on a fabulous craft experience. The Craft Expo’s are run by the highly experienced organisers of the Darling Harbour Quilt and Craft Show. The Expo brings a fresh and fun approach to the craft show experience and I for one am excited to be a part of it. Why should you come?
Quilt Displays:
There will be two displays that you won’t see anywhere else. The first is by the fabulously talented tACTtile group from the ACT and the second is the quilts by Kathy Doughty that were featured in the Material Obsession books. Both displays are quite different but guaranteed to be inspirational.
New Features:
The Expo format has introduced a range of new features for you to have a play with. Check out the Discovery Desk, where a range of specialist retailers will give a rolling program of 15 minute demonstrations on a range of products. This format lets you quickly see a new technique, tool or product without requiring you to commit a lot of time. I will be demonstrating Shiva Stiks at the Discovery Desk each day at 1.45pm, so drop by. You can learn how to ‘reborn’ clothing in the Sewing Room or take part in the Quilt Boot Camp where the Husqvarna educators will assist you to improve your quilting skills. The new Bead Boudoir has a number of hands on beading workshops across the day if you want to have a go at beading.
Workshops and Make and Takes:
In addition to the new features, there will be the usual full program of workshops and hands on Make and Takes. I will be giving a workshop entitled “Textured patchwork for the non traditionalist” at 1.00pm each day. This workshop will explore a range of ways you can add texture, zing and interest to your projects without needing new tools or techniques. I will also have two hands on make and takes: one making cord for jewellery or surface embellishments for quilts, bags, garments etc at 2.30 each day and the second exploring a range of surface design products using paints, shiva, pearl ex and more at 11.30 each day. Both are great opportunities to play with products you may not have tried in the past to see if you like them. Details of all of these plus so much more are in the booklet enclosed or online at www.thecraftexpo.com.au.
Shopping:
Of course, it would not be a craft show with out a range of great new products or super specials to tempt you. Come to our stand at B40 for our usual great range of colour and fibre products as well as some great specials.
Be in the Running to Win:
· Enter your details when you get to the show to be in the running for the Craft Expo Treasure Chest
· Collect an entry form from our stand, complete with your email address and get the chance to win $100 worth or fantastic products from Unique Stitching.
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