2-5 March 2017, The Sewing and
Stitchery Expo –Washington State
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This expo has something for every
sewing enthusiast with more than 100
seminars daily, hands-on workshops, a
variety of style shows and 400+ booth
exhibiting the latest fabrics, tools and
supplies. There is a huge vendor floor,a non-stop roster of demos on the Free
Stage and professional models on the
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there are daily hands-on classes where
participants can learn a new technique
and leave with a finished project.
For more information, visit
http://www.sewexpo.com/Shows and Fairs – Australia and New Zealand
11-13 November 2016, Craft Alive!
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is coming to Logan! Get hands on
with the experts with two jam packed
workshop areas featuring card making,
patch work and more. There is something
for the whole family with local and
national exhibitors. Shop until you drop
with plenty to try and buy, and don’t
forget to stop for a bite to eat at the
fantastic café. For more information, visit
http://www.craftalive.com.au/
19-20 November 2016, Wood and
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something for everyone at this year’s
two-day event for the Bundaberg and
wider community. A wide range of
mixed craft including folk art, knitting,
embroidery and jewellery will be on
display. For more information, visit
http://bundabergregionevents.com.au/
events/wood-and-craft-expo-
4 December 2016, Mapua
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Mapua, Waimea, NZ. This event is a
contemporary craft fair featuring unique
and affordable handcrafted items. There
is a wide variety of stalls featuring
local craftspeople, many of whom do
not sell elsewhere. This unique market
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along and check out the amazing
crafted items. For more information,
visit https://www.facebook.com/
MapuaMakersMarket/
24-26 February 2017, Super
Toyworld Crafts Expo –3PZBM
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of new and old crafts through
competition, exhibition, demonstrations,
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exhibitors of all ages and all skill
levels to showcase their unique craft
exhibits and compete for the ultimate
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the three days of the Show, there will
also be demonstrations of various
craft processes including hand knitting
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dyeing and weaving. The theme of
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is “Zig Zag Fest”. Entries into the
competition close 21 December 2016.
For more information, visit http://www.
canberrashow.org.au/craftInternational Craft and Knitting Shows
Book reviews
Knitting EphemeraCZ$BSPM+4VMDPTLJ
Did you know that knitting burns 102
calories per hour? Or that November
is national Knit a Sweater month? Or
that there are more sheep than people
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These fun facts and many more make up
Knitting Ephemera, a treasury of trivia
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entries, this informative collection covers
everything from knitting’s appearances
in history, literature, folklore and pop
culture to little-known facts about wool,
sheep and fibre properties. Helpful tips
and techniques are included as well as
tidbits on crochet, spinning, weaving.
RRP $24.Simple Chic Knits: 35 Stylish Patterns
to Knit in No Timeby Karen Miller
Simple Chic Knit’sbrings you stitch-by-
stitch proof that it can be super simple
to create modern-casual knitted clothes,
accessories and homewares. The book
features quick-to-knit pieces that you
can make in a day, through to more
ambitious projects that will take longer
and will introduce novice knitters to
techniques such as cables, colourwork
and chunky lace. From an easy-knit
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scarf and items including a zigzag-
stripe throw and cute baby beanie,
there are projects here for you and your
family, whatever your level of knitting
knowledge.RRP $34.Craft Alive!Australian Knitting 7