The Stitching Sewing & Hobbycrafts
Show.8-10 September 2016 –
Manchester, UK, 22-25 September
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& Hobbycrafts show enables you to
discover all the ideas, inspiration and
crafting supplies you could ever dream
of! Knitters, stitchers, hobbyists and
crafters will be in their element with
endless suppliers, innovations, new
product launches, demonstrations
and workshops designed to encourage
and inspire your creativity.
For more information, visit
http://www.stitchandhobby.co.uk/Shows and Fairs – Australia and New Zealand
13 August 2016, The Great New
Zealand Craft Show,Addington
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those who make crafts and those who
love to buy them, this three day event
will cover everything a crafter could
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to gain inspiration and keep up to
date with the latest products in
the gifts and handicrafts industry.
For more information, visit http://www.
craftshows.co.nz
25-28 August 2016, Australian
Machine Quilting Festival,Adelaide
Convention Centre – Adelaide,
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Quilting Festival is dedicated to
providing inspiration, education
and encouragement to all machine
quilters. AMQ Festival features
up to 40 vendor booths and free
demonstrations from experts in
the field, with 92 classes on offer,
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International accredited tutors
specialising in machine quilting
and sewing. The festival is not to
be missed by anyone that loves
to sew! Tickets are discounted if
purchased online – visit
http://www.amqfestival.com.au
9-10 September 2016, Noosa
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classes ranging from crochet, knitting,
needlework, applique, machine sewing
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information, visit:
http://www.noosashowsociety.org.au/
23-25 September 2015, Craft
Alive! Stitch,Cardinia Cultural Centre- Pakenham, VIC. Join in the craft
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show. There will be plenty to learn,
create and inspire you over the three
day show http://www.craftalive.com.au/
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is the largest working demonstration of
arts and crafts in Australia, with more
than 200 exhibitors of fine art, craft and
more. If you’re looking for an art or craft
piece for yourself, unique purchases for
Christmas gifts or a great day out, this is
the event for you. For more information,
visit http://www.tascraftfair.com.au
International Craft and Knitting Shows
Books that inspire
Learn to Knit by Fiona Goble
Learn to Knit will help you learn the
basic stitches and how to read a pattern,
as well as some simple techniques
such as casting on and binding off, and
increasing and decreasing. The book
features 25 projects for you to try, all
using stitches and techniques that you
have just learned. There are chunky
scarves and cowls that knit up really
quickly using big needles, beanies and
bobble hats that can be made in a
weekend, and bunting and a pillow cover
that even a novice can knit in no time.
Put those new skills to use and create a
whole range of fantastic things to wear
or for the home.RRP $24.Rugged KnitsCZ "OESFB 3BOHFMT
Rugged Knitsshowcases practical,
beautiful designs to wear every day.
Knitters love stitching pieces that
become mainstays, garments and
accessories to wear year after year.
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interesting knitting patterns for men and
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sweaters and sock patterns are more
unexpectedly delicate looking pieces,
such as a warm, resilient shawl with lace
trim and a cosy cowl with gentle drape.
RRP $23.Craft AliveAustralian Knitting 7