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2009 Sew Inspirational Suggested Diary Dates |
| FEBRUARY | |||
| 20 - 22 |  |
NEWCASTLE CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Newcastle Entertainment Centre Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. See it, touch it, buy it and find it, all in one day! |
www.craftfair.com.au/Newscastle2009 |
| 26 - 1 Mar |
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AUSTRALASIAN QUILT CONVENTION The Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Victoria The Australasian Quilt Convention is Australia's largest quilt-dedicated event and is held once a year in Melbourne. A shopping hall, quilt show, classes, seminars and special events are all part of this celebration of quilting. |
Take your time and browse our site to find out more about the wonderful tutors and classes for this year. www.aqc.com.au |
| 7 Dec- 22 Mar |  |
THE GOLDEN AGE OF COUTURE, Paris and London 1947 – 1957 Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo Victoria From the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, this exhibition explores one of the most glamorous and remarkable decades in fashion history. Starting with the impact of Christian Dior’s New Look after the Second World War, it looks at the work of Dior and his contemporaries during the period when haute couture was at its height. |
Opening hours are 10am to 5pm 7 days a week. Admission fees apply for this exhibition. For more information see |
| MARCH |
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| 6 - 8 |
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SYDNEY CRAFTFEST Olympic Park – Homebush - Dome Fresh, new, fun, innovative and inspirational, Craftfest is a craft event like no other! BUY craft supplies to 'make-it-yourself' with the best selection of craft exhibitors from around the country. CREATE in interactive ‘Make & Take’ workshops and try a new craft every hour! ENJOY stage presentations that will get your creative juices flowing, you can learn the ‘how-to’s’ from the experts. Craftfest will also include a number of interactive feature displays and community based activities which are sure to excite anyone who loves craft or simply wants to be part of something that touches their heart. |
www.craftfest.com.au/Sydney2009 |
| 11 - 15 |
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MELBOURNE STITCHES & CRAFT SHOW Melbourne Showgrounds This year, expect to be surprised by the ‘little’ touches we’ve added to make your experience to Australia’s longest-running craft show even better. Not only will the show be at a new, more spacious venue with an increased number of exhibitors, added inspirational displays, creative ideas and several new workshops and classes it will also include interactive features, events and special guests all exclusive to The Stitches & Craft Show. There will be lots to see and do and of course buy, so please come and join us. |
www.stitchesandcraft.com.au/melbourne/gettingthere |
| 27 - 29 |
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GOLD COAST CRAFTFEST Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Fresh, new, fun, innovative and inspirational, Craftfest is a craft event like no other! BUY craft supplies to 'make-it-yourself' with the best selection of craft exhibitors from around the country. CREATE in interactive ‘Make & Take’ workshops and try a new craft every hour! ENJOY stage presentations that will get your creative juices flowing, you can learn the ‘how-to’s’ from the experts. Craftfest will also include a number of interactive feature displays and community based activities which are sure to excite anyone who loves craft or simply wants to be part of something that touches their heart. |
www.craftfest.com.au/GoldCoast2009 |
| APRIL | |||
| 2 - 5 |
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TOWNSVILLE CRAFTFEST Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre Fresh, new, fun, innovative and inspirational, Craftfest is a craft event like no other! BUY craft supplies to 'make-it-yourself' with the best selection of craft exhibitors from around the country. CREATE in interactive ‘Make & Take’ workshops and try a new craft every hour! ENJOY stage presentations that will get your creative juices flowing, you can learn the ‘how-to’s’ from the experts. Craftfest will also include a number of interactive feature displays and community based activities which are sure to excite anyone who loves craft or simply wants to be part of something that touches their heart. |
www.craftfest.com.au/Townsville2009 |
| 10 - 15 |
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WELLINGTON QUILT SYMPOSIUM Wellington Girls' College, Pipitea Street, Thorndon, New Zealand The Wellington Quilting Symoposium gathers quilters together who can undertake many kinds of classes with tutors from NZ and around the world. You can attend lectures with some of the overseas tutors, enjoy social events as well as enter and visit the exhibitions. Come along and shop in the merchants mall, meet other quilters and have loads of fun. |
www.quiltwellington2009.org.nz |
| 29 - 3 May |
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BRISBANE STITCHES & CRAFT SHOW Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre This year, expect to be surprised by the ‘little’ touches we’ve added to make your experience to Australia’s longest-running craft show even better. The show will be more spacious with an increased number of exhibitors, added inspirational displays, creative ideas and several new workshops and classes. It will also include interactive features, events and special guests all exclusive to The Stitches & Craft Show. There will be lots to see and do and of course buy, so please come and join us. |
www.stitchesandcraft.com.au/brisbane/gettingthere |
| MAY |
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| 13 - 17 |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Perth Convention Centre Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. See it, touch it, buy it and find it, all in one day! |
www.craftfair.com.au/Perth2009 |
| 29 - 31 |
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BRISBANE TEXTILE ART FESTIVAL Brisbane Exhibition Centre, South Bank, Queensland If you love textiles, you’ll love 2009’s brand new event, the Textile Art Festival. This specialty event will consist of an Expo and a Convention covering fields such as wearable art, fibrecraft, knitting, creative quilting, crochet and more. |
For more information and to register for regular updates visit www.textileart.com.au |
| JUNE |
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| 10 - 14 |
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SYDNEY CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. See it, touch it, buy it and find it, all in one day! |
www.craftfair.com.au/Sydney2009 |
| 26 - 28 |
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HOBART CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Derwent Entertainment Centre Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. See it, touch it, buy it and find it, all in one day! |
www.craftfair.com.au/Hobart2009 |
| JULY |
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| 23 - 26 |
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MELBOURNE CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Melbourne Exhibition Centre Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. See it, touch it, buy it and find it, all in one day! |
www.craftfair.com.au/Melbourne2009 |
| AUGUST |
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| 6 - 9 |
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CANBERRA CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Exhibition Park in Canberra Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. See it, touch it, buy it and find it, all in one day! |
www.craftfair.com.au/Canberra2009 |
| 19 - 23 | |
SYDNEY STITCHES & CRAFT SHOW Rosehill Gardens Rosehill Racecourse This year, expect to be surprised by the ‘little’ touches we’ve added to make your experience to Australia’s longest-running craft show even better. The show will have more exhibitors, added inspirational displays, creative ideas and several new workshops and classes which will also include interactive features, events and special guests all exclusive to The Stitches & Craft Show. There will be lots to see and do and of course buy, so please come and join us. |
www.stitchesandcraft.com.au/sydney/gettingthere |
| SEPTEMBER |
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| 10 - 13 |
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NEW ZEALAND CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. See it, touch it, buy it and find it, all in one day! |
www.craftfair.com.au/NewZealand2009 |
| OCTOBER | |||
| 9 - 11 |
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MELBOURNE CRAFTFEST |
www.craftfest.com.au/Melbourne2009 |
| 21 - 25 |
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BRISBANE CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Brisbane Exhibition Centre Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. See it, touch it, buy it and find it, all in one day! |
www.craftfair.com.au/Brisbane2009 |
| NOVEMBER | |||
| 5 - 8 |
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ADELAIDE CRAFT & QUILT FAIR Adelaide Showground, Wayville Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. See it, touch it, buy it and find it, all in one day! |
www.craftfair.com.au/Adelaide2009 |