Melbourne 2010

Expertise Events is an Australian owned and operated event management company with a wide portfolio of events, expos, shows, fairs and conferences both trade and public. Expertise Events runs over 30 superior shows, fairs and expos each year that exemplify the company�s reputation as the leading Australian owned and managed exhibition and event organiser.
April 14 - 17, 2011 Royal Exhibition Building

9 Nicholson Street, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4:30pm daily Admission charges apply


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Just a small sample of the thousands of products you will see from our retailers coming to AQC from around Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand.

 

 

craft supplies

Make a small art quilt or experiment with a range of different fabrics and media using a collage kit from Unique Stitching, Stand 86.

back support

Relieve stress on your back with an amazingly comfortable mesh lumbar back support. Perfect whilst at the sewing machine or the computer – even for the car seat when travelling. From Punch with Judy, Stand 126.

cottage tea cosy

This ‘olde English style’ tea cosy is one of many new designs created by Irene Harris from Renee’s Cottage Crafts, Stand 141.

Penguin pattern

Penguin Summer Stroll is a sneak peek of the new range of designs that The Pattern Place will launch at AQC this year. Stand 182.

Japanese bag

The latest release from Patchwork Studio Mariko are these stylish Japanese bags. They are unique but easy to make. Kits and patterns available from
Stand 129

die cut fabric leavesFusibles are perfectly die cut shapes from hand dyed fabrics to embellish your quilts. Available from Dyed & Gone to Heaven Stand 181.

Under the Australian sun fabric

At AQC Leesa Chandler of Chandlers Cottage, is proudly launching her first fabric range,Under the Australian Sun, with Robert Kaufman,  Stand 173.

Madame Butterfly wall hangingMadame Butterfly is the latest in a series of quilted and coloured wall hangings from Kim Bradley Creations. See Madame Butterfly being colour enhanced live on Stand 38. Pre-quilted kits and colouring equipment are available. Also see a new range of beautiful hand painted fabrics.

Applique butterfly

 

 

Exclusive to Crystals and More is their beautiful appliqué butterfly pattern. Designed by Kate Morris, find it on Stand 60.

 

 

See the gorgeous covered tape measure along with lots of other new designs at Blue Willow Cottage, Stand 194.

The Hobbylock 4.0 is the new generation of Pfaffoverlock machines. Sew, trim, hem and more in a single step! Stand 96.

The Huskylock is an innovation that creates a new overlocking experience with an exclusive sewing advisor, Stand 97 with Husqvarna Viking

 

Use it as a pincushion or as play food for the little ones, the Pin Cuisine comes in two sizes from Kids Quilts, Stand 151.

You are guaranteed to love the selection of inkjet printable fabrics available from Australian Country Quilts, Stand 63.

The Pieces of the Past web sampler program will be launched at AQC. This exciting web sampler program comprises 9 blocks and a finishing kit. Available from Somerset Patchwork & Quilting, Stand 58.

The Grace Pinnacle Quilting frame and the new Quiltmotion makes your quilting easy. See it on Janome, Stand 19.

 

 

 

 

Valori Wells Dellaflannels are both cozy and contemporary. Come and see the variety of fun projects at Stand 1. www.institches.com.au 

New easy to use Japanese textile animal kits from Be Be Bold. Easy pattern and instructions to create these unique animals from traditional Japanese fabrics. Stand 24.

 

 

See the bright and breezy New Zealand coastlands quilt kit from KiwiQuilts. Stand 44.

Tucker Tools are fantastic new templates direct from Quilt Market and exclusive to Tulis Textiles, Stand 44.

Dye your own lace using the beautiful presentation box made from Australian timber by master craftsmen, containing 38 dye colours. See Starr Laces and Ribbons, Stand 89 for their incredible show special.

The elegant manicure case and jewel box featuring beautiful embroidery is just one of the new designs for Gift of the Month Club at Faeries in my Garden. Join today at Stand 74for 10 exquisite, first release gift projects.

Lovebird Lane is The Quilt Basket’s latest block of the month, also available in kits. Come and see this lovely quilt at Stand 130.

See the very hungry caterpillar panels and Maisy Mouse in fabric. Kits available from Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand 153.

Monica Poole’s exciting new book,Quilt As You Go the MoonShine Way is available from Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand 88.

This block of the month quilt, Linen and Lime is the new design by Julie Wallace from Quilter’s Barn,using appliqué, stitchery and piecing on Yuwa fabrics, Stand 87.

Cherry Pie Designs have released their new and original pattern, Louisa. Patterns of this appliqué quilt and a limited number of kits are available at Stand 26.

Making cords has never been easier at The Quilt Merchant and the cords can be used for bag handles, belts, scarves, tassels and more. Find the Diva Deluxe Cord Maker on Stand 184.

 

The duckbill scissor is a new smaller design fromTinkering Tools, Stand 61. The large bill lifts fabric to be trimmed away, it can trim behind lace and cuts very close.

The Star Bright quilt kit has machine pieced batik stars that glow against a night sky. This new design by Bev Darby is available from Chocolate Coated Stand 146.

McKenna Ryan’s latest raw edge appliqué project is available as individual patterns, kits or as a block of the month. Find it atJust Patchwork Stand 148.

Shopping at Reece Scannell is casual, smart and very cool … the Aussie patchwork shirt for blokes has arrived! It features all of Reece’s new fabrics. See them and more at Stand 163.

Patchwork with Gail B brings you this bright quilt kit which includes the pattern, fabric for top, border and binding. Available with a blue or pink border from Stand 121.

Studio Mio has a gorgeous range of new bag patterns. Kits also available from Stand 80.

Butterfly Mystique by Carole McLennan of  Maggie Robertson Design, is a Japanese style hanging embellished with white lace butterflies. Easy to make and stunning to the eye, kits are available from Stand 166.

Visual delights, technological masterpieces: The Bernina 3 Series 350PE positively sparkles with its new and even better features. Try it out at Stand 159.

The Thread Studio presents stylish stencils – a new range of stencils to use with pens, crayons and paint in any of your textile work, Stand 195.

Nolting longarm quilting machines are now in Australia and at the Know-How Sewing Essentials stand. Come and see Hans atStand 62.

Tru Blu quilting frame packs down in to its own carry bag, a truly full size portable quilting frame. Brindabella Stand 167.

 

 

Embellish free-motion without thread on the Baby Lock Embellisher featuring up to 12 barbed needles, yarn threading port, ribbon and yarn guide. See it on Stand 172.

Keep up with what’s happening in Elm Creek with the latest novels by Jennifer Chiaverini, Blue Willow Cottage, Stand 194.

Using the new snakes trail template you can create this unusual quilt using all types of fabric particularly themed Japanese, Aboriginal and children’s prints. See it on The Patchwork Tea House, Stand 53.

 

 

Stitch n Stuff are carrying a range of Red Brolly designs such as this bag design. Stand 46.

 

 

 

Extra-wide fabrics, up to 300cm-wide, are the specialty of Widebacks Australia, Stand 65.

 

 

 

 

It's new, it's fabulous, and it's from Babylock.  All will be revealed at AQC, Stand 172.

     

 

Plan your timetable now! AQC only happens once a year. Click here to go directly to the timetable. Please note: class bookings only available onsite now.

 
 
   

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