CALENDAR
October
OCTOBER 4-5
The Bacchus Marsh Friendship Quilters are holding their quilt show, Our Garden Though My Eyes, at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, Main St, Bacchus Marsh Vic, featuring sales table, specialist stalls, quilt raffle and morning/afternoon tea. Open: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Lyn Hendry (03) 5367 2663.
OCTOBER 4-5
Bacchus Marsh Embroiderers present their biennial exhibition, Embroidery Is Our Passion, at Laurel’s, Glenmore Buildings, 229 Main St, Bacchus Marsh Vic. Open: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm. Entry: $3. Enquiries: Lyn Hendry (03) 5367 2663.
OCTOBER 4-5
Blacksmith’s Cottage and Forge Book Barn Committee present Here Comes the Bride, an exhibition of wedding dresses and accessories from the 1800s, at the Blacksmith’s Cottage, Main St, Bacchus Marsh Vic. Entry: Gold coin. Enquiries: Majorie Bell (03) 5367 7773.
OCTOBER 4-5
The Caroline Bay Quilters are holding their inaugural quilt show at the Lions Hall, Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford NSW, featuring a display of members’ work, quilt raffle, craft table and traders’ stalls. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Viv (02) 4388 9527 or Glen (02) 4365 6651.
OCTOBER 4-5
The Gympie Rotary Cutters Club will have their third Quilt and Craft Spectacular, featuring quilt exhibitions, workshops and craft markets at the Gympie Showgrounds, Exhibition Rd, Southside, Gympie Qld. Open: Sat 9:30am-4pm, Sun 9:30am-3pm. Entry: Adult $5, children free. Enquiries: Letisha (07) 5482 3996.
OCTOBER 4-6
The Seaside Heritage Quilters and the Manning Valley Woodworkers are holding their annual quilt and wood expo at the Holy Name School, Lake St, Forster NSW, featuring quilts and woodwork items on display and for sale, as well as demonstrations and raffles. Open: Sat-Sun 9.30am-4pm, Mon 9.30am-2pm. Enquiries: Lyn Beaver (02) 6557 5538 or Robyn McGrath (02) 6557 5842.
OCTOBER 4-6
The Novocastrian Quilters are holding their exhibition, My Country, at the New Lambton Community Centre, 14 Alma Rd, New Lambton NSW, featuring a beautiful display of members’ work and the 2008 challenge entries, as well as a goods stall and quilt raffle. Open: Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-5pm, Mon 9am-2pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Elizabeth (02) 4967 4363 or Joyce (02) 4929 3386.
OCTOBER 4-6
The CWA, Adaminaby Branch, welcomes visitors to its beautiful area for the inaugural Adaminaby Quilt Show held in Adaminaby NSW, featuring a superb display of work by local women, along with the results of the quilt challenge – which is open to all quilters – and various workshops, as well as activities for the rest of the family including the trout fishing and (weather permitting) enjoying the snow at Mt Selwyn. Open: 10am. Enquiries: (02) 6454 2470 or email quiltshow@hotkey.net.au
OCTOBER 4-6
The Orange School House Quilters’ quilt show will be held at Orange Public School, Kite St, Orange NSW. Open: 10am-5pm. Entry: $5 (includes morning and afternoon tea). Enquiries: Mary (02) 6362 1239, Maria (02) 6261 7677 or Lucy (02) 6360 0452.
OCTOBER 4-6
The Bodalla Embroiderers Inc presents Needles on Parade, an exhibition of exquisite embroidery at the Bodalla Memorial Hall, Princes Hwy, Bodalla NSW. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: Gold coin donation. Enquiries: Rosemary (02) 4476 4442.
OCTOBER 4-6
The LUSC Friendship Quilters’ exhibition, Fun with Fabrics, will be held at the Laurieton United Services Club, Seymour St, Laurieton NSW, featuring a beautiful display of quilts, wall-hangings, handbags and toys, as well as trading tables and quilt raffles. Open: Sat-Sun 10am-8pm, Mon 10am-3pm. Entry: $2 (proceeds go to Hasting Home Hospice & Palliative Care). Enquiries: Sally (02) 6559 8391 or Barbara (02) 6559 7397.
OCTOBER 5
The Heritage Craft Fair will be held at St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Rd, St Ives NSW, featuring a variety of handmade crafts for sale, with demonstrations and classes as well as musicians, dancers, children’s craft activities and a petting zoo. Open: 9am-3pm. Enquiries: Elizabeth Pratt (02) 4576 4160, email heritagecraftfair@telstra.com or visit www.heritagecraftfair.com.au
OCTOBER 5
Geraldton Patchwork and Craft Fair will be held at the ‘Tip Top Stadium’, Eighth Street, Wonthella, Geraldton WA. Featuring a variety of stalls, along with quilt displays, and morning and afternoon tea. Open: 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Kaye Street (08) 9938 1626.
OCTOBER 9-11
Maryborough Craft Fest will be held at Maryborough City Hall, Maryborough Qld, to celebrate the hall’s centenary. This wonderful event features over 50 stalls run by local artisans showcasing craft reminiscent of 1908and demonstrating production methods. Open: Thurs & Fri 8.30am-4pm, Sat 8.30am-3pm. Entry: Gold coin. Enquiries: Narelle Thomsen (07) 4123 2911.
OCTOBER 10-11
The Brandon Piecemakers Quilt Guild is holding it show, A Harvest of Quilts, at the International Independent Showmen’s Association, 6915 Riverview Dr, Riverview, Florida USA, featuring a Pink Ribbon Opportunity Quilt with proceeds to benefit Susan G Komen for the Cure as well as a small quilt auction, certified quilt appraisers, boutique and vendors. Open: Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. Entry: US$5 or 2-day pass, US$8. Enquiries: Andrea Wolper phone 813 653 2968 or awnyfl@verizon.net
OCTOBER 11-12
The Wollongong Quilt Show will be held at the Ribbonwood Centre, Princes Hwy, Dapto NSW, featuring a variety of quilts on display, craft stalls, traders and quilt raffles. Open: 9.30am-4.30pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Glenda Wise (02) 4285 6454 or email glendawise14@hotmail.com
OCTOBER 10-12
The Castle Pines Annual Art & Craft Sale will be held at Castle Pines Village, Spurway Dr, Baulkham Hills NSW, featuring a wonderful selection of hand-crafted items on display and for sale, including paintings by well-known artists. Open: Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Marie Whittaker (02) 9659 7351 or ndudgeon@bigpond.net.au
OCTOBER 11-19
The Mt Evelyn & Yarra Valley Art Society is having an art exhibition at Warratina Lavender Farm, Wandin Yallock, Vic, featuring paintings by local artists – for viewing and to buy – plus Devonshire teas and delectable gourmet platters. Open: Every day except Mon and Tues. Enquiries: Annemarie (03) 5964 4650 or email enquiries@warratinalavender.com.au
OCTOBER 12
The Walgett Quilters’ biennial quilt show will be held at Coleen's Garden, cnr Peel & Montkiela Sts, Walgett NSW. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $5 (includes morning or afternoon tea). Enquiries: Kate (02) 6828 1454 or email johnnykate1988@yahoo.com.au
OCTOBER 14
St Saviour’s Patchwork Group is holding its Show & Tell at St Saviour’s Hall, Sloane St, Goulburn NSW, featuring special guest speakers Patty McCormick and Pauline Rogers, as well as continuous raffle, luncheon, traders and lucky door prize. Open: 10am-2.30pm. Enquiries: Ann Dangerfield (02) 4822 7221.
OCTOBER 17-19
The Goldfields Quilters Inc is holding its exhibition at St Mary’s Hall, cnr Hargraves & Lyttleton Sts, Castlemaine Vic, featuring a beautiful display of quilts and other craft items as well as trading table and quilt shop. Open: Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. Sun 10am-3.30pm. Entry: $6. Enquiries: Heather Shill (03) 5472 3335.
OCTOBER 18-19
The Kaniva Windmill Stitches are having a quilt show at the Kaniva Sporting Complex, Baker St, Kaniva Vic, with trading tables, a light luncheon and delicious afternoon tea. Open: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Lyn (03) 5392 2365.
OCTOBER 19
The Upper Lansdowne Social Craft Group is holding its exhibition, Craft in the Country, at the Memorial Hall, 1413 Upper Lansdowne Rd, Upper Lansdowne NSW featuring a gorgeous display of members’ work, trading table, demonstrations and a husbands’ corner. Open: 10am-2pm. Entry: Gold Coin. Enquiries: Margaret (02) 6556 9140.
OCTOBER 21-26
The Newcastle Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild NSW Inc is holding its exhibition, Enchanted Forest, at the Newcastle City Hall, King St, Newcastle NSW, featuring embroidery items for sale, demonstrations and a raffle. Open: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3.30pm. Entry: $5, children under 12 free.
Designer to insert Craft & Quilt Fair Logo OCTOBER 22-26
Come along to the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair at Brisbane Exhibition Centre, Crn Glenelg & Merivale Sts, South Bank Qld. Be inspired to try scrapbooking, beading, crochet, embroidery, paint a decorative artwork for your home, or any of the other creative experiences you can have at the fair. You can also stock up on craft supplies from Australian and international craft retailers in Australia's biggest craft shop, learn with experts in daily workshops and see displays of superb craftwork. Whatever your craft passion is, indulge yourself at the fair! Enquiries: Enquiries: Expertise Events (02) 9452 7575 or visit www.craftfair.com.au
OCTOBER 24-26
The Quilt in the Barn open garden and quilt exhibition will be held at 23 Hartley Rd, Wonga Park Vic with all funds raised going towards Breast Cancer Research. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry $5. Enquiries: Linda Collins lindacollins@mail2world.com
OCTOBER 25-26
The Trolly Dolly Cloth Doll Club exhibition will be held at the Masonic Lodge, Regent St, Belmont Vic. Open: 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Sharon Morvell 0438 711 1043, Mary Connolly (03) 5221 7060 or visit www.trollydolly.org
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 2
The Southport Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition, Stitches in Spring, will be held at Dr John Corbett House, Owen Park, Mick Veivers Way, Southport Qld, featuring a beautiful display of embroidery and patchwork as well as a sales table. Open: Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm. Enquiries: Pat Brincat (07) 5529 5606.
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