On The Stage - Timetable
Learn from the experts at a diverse array of entertaining and FREE stage presentations. No bookings are required.
10am Chameleon & Stitch 'n' Bitch, Belinda Sherriff, Annah Stretton, Stand 100. The Stitch 'n' Bitch range will give women the ability to create unique and beautiful garments that not only look great but can be worn with pride as you've made it yourself.
10.30am Fun with Fabrics and Textures, Margaret Kirkby, Logan's Patchwork, Stand 140. Explore ways to add dimension and flair to fabric using embellishment and manipulation techniques. Discover how to mix old and new products to gain a great new look!
11am Tips, Tricks and the Latest in Patchwork, Elizabeth Wallace, Aussie Patches, Stand 34. Want to learn an easier way to do things? Want to get ideas on what to do with your stash of fabric? Come and learn from Elizabeth, the 'Gadget Guru'.
11.30am Hot Fabric, Cool Quilts, Cecile Whatman, Unique Stitching, Stand 44 & 72. Discover how to incorporate texture and interest in your work. Whether you're a traditional or art quilter, or a mixed media artist, you can give any piece depth with texture.
12noon Crochet Fashion Parade, Leah Hyndman & Jenny King, Jenny King Designs, Stand 66. Jenny's hook is never idle! Come see what new and amazing designs she has created since last year.
12.30pm Wonderfil Ways to use Heavy Threads, Barrie Ashton, Wonderfil Specialty Threads, Canada, Stand 119. Add interest to your work by using heavy threads. This presentation will cover topics ranging from bobbin work and couching to hand-stitching and using washaway products!
1pm Fabric Fusion and Embellishing Made Easy, Catharina Sudholz, Catharina's Country Collection, Stand 133. Learn the right way to create fusible appliqué pieces, Catharina shows how to make stylish blocks and embellish them for a unique finish.
1.30pm Fabric Sculptures with Paverpol Fabric Hardener, Sue Gaffy, Paverpol Australia, Stand 41. Come along and learn new and innovative techniques for constructing a focus art piece using a styrofoam head.
2pm Cross the Borders, Sharyn Merrin, Logan's Patchwork, Stand 140. Appliqué, piecing and embellishment for simple and effective results. Combine appliqué and quilting in a new way and don't forget the gold thread and bling!
2.30pm New Materials: Incorporating TAP & Lutradur in Your Work, Lesley Riley, Unique Stitching, Stand 44 & 72. Discover the many ways you can use these two new materials to turn ho-hum projects into ohs! and ahs! by adding brilliant colour, texture and dimension.
3pm Stabilise Your Creativity, Hans Martini, Floriani, Nolting... by Hans Martini, Stand 11. Stabilisers are critical for machine-embroidery, but they're equally important when doing appliqué, quilting, decorative stitching and more. See fun embroidery short cuts, quick gifts and flawless stitching techniques!