Create, Learn & Explore
Make & Takes
Learn a New Skill and Take Your Work Home with You in the Daily Make & Take Sessions!
Bookings Required, Book at the Exhibitors Stand When You Arrive at AQC!
In Classroom 1
10:15am
Master the Miniatures
Cost $35
Book with Hugs ‘n Kisses at Stand 8
Don’t let tiny pieces hold you back! Join us at the HNK stand to create a charming glasses case using miniature 1/4″ hexagons. Learn clever EPP tips and add whimsical embroidery, then head home with your project underway and the confidence to use “Hexie Blooms” in future designs. Everything provided (just bring small scissors).
In Classroom 1
11:15am
Folk Stitch Circles: A Glasses Case
Cost $22
Book with Wonderfil at Stand 168
Create a folk-inspired glasses case using wool circles, simple appliqué, and easy decorative stitches. This relaxed class explores playful layout, colour, and texture, resulting in a charming and practical finished piece.
Classroom 1
1:15pm
Dresden Birdy with Helen Stubbings of HNK
Cost $35
Book with Hugs ‘n Kisses at Stand 8
Create a charming Dresden Birdy Needlecase and learn the “secret weapon” for perfect curves with our EPP Iron-On Curved Dresdens. Stitch a sweet little bird and start your own beautiful needle home in this fast, fun, beginner-friendly class. Everything provided (just bring small scissors).
Classroom 1
2:15pm
Pocket Pincushion
Cost $12
Book with Winterwood Felt & Craft Supplies at Stand 185
Embroider a unique design onto a felt ball pincushion, includes a wooden bowl.
Classroom 2
10:30am
Dye Your Own Threads
Cost $28
Book with Bebe Bold at Stand 46
Create your own one-of-a-kind hana fukin sampler by dyeing your own threads with Jane MacDonald using easy, fuss-free So-me Marche Sashiko kits. Learn simple techniques, customise your colours, and take home colourfast threads and a sampler to stitch at your leisure. One extended 1-hour session daily. Kits $28, includes everything you need.
Classroom 2
11:45am
Make Quilting Easy on Your Domestic Machine (30mins Free Seminar)
If you’ve been intimidated by Free Motion Quilting, you need to see the Quilting Is Sew Simple (QISS) System in action 💋 In this demonstration, you will learn how to create and quilt your own projects on a domestic sewing machine using Pauline’s Quilt As You Go and Controlled Quilting techniques – without any free-motion quilting!
Classroom 2
12:45pm
Japanese Stitched Talisman (Semamori) Brooch
Cost $25
Book with Wabi-Sabi Designs at Stand 81
Learn the fascinating story of stitched talismans used on children’s clothing in Japan while you make a charming brooch with one of the motifs. A great introduction to semamori techniques – you can incorporate them into quilts, clothing, bags, needle books and more.
Classroom 2
2:00pm
Converting Your Quilts to Quilt As You Go (30mins Free Seminar)
Quilting doesn’t have to be a struggle! In this demonstration, you’ll learn how Pauline breaks down patterns into manageable sections and joins them with her Quilt As You Go techniques.
You’ll discover just how easy it is to join everything together the QISS way, giving you the confidence to break down a full-sized project on your domestic machine! Quilting is Sew Simple with the QISS System 💋
Classroom 2
2:45pm
Turn Under Appliqué
Cost $30
Book with BizzyBee Patchwork at Stand 70
Create a needle book using the technique of turn under appliqué. The cost of the workshop and kit will be $30, with all tools supplied.
