tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41761159264153320652024-03-13T12:04:38.010+10:30AMQ FestivalTraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-25959973749997904172017-08-10T13:45:00.002+09:302017-08-10T13:45:11.923+09:30Announcing dates for 2018<div style="text-align: center;">
We are thrilled to let everyone know that we have secured dates for 2018!</div>
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This will be our 5th Anniversary - come along and help celebrate.</h3>
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Once again Australian Machine Quilting Festival will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on North Terrace. This prestigious venue has performed to the highest standards since 2012 and we will continue to be located at this address. 2018 sees us moving to the newest building on the western side in Halls L and M. We will have larger classrooms and space for vendors.</div>
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<b>20-23rd September 2018</b></h2>
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Put these dates in your diaries and be ready to book travel and accommodation as soon as they are available!<br /><br /><br />Would YOU like to teach at AMQ Festival 2018? Join in with all the fun and learning in Adelaide. Receive National exposure with all our marketing to enhance and strengthen your teaching skills and reputation.<br /><br />Class submissions are open NOW for teachers to be considered. The opportunity to teach at AMQ Festival will be open for a short period of time only. Submissions will close 28th August 2017.<br /><br />AMQ Festival aims to provide quality educational opportunities and inspiration to all quilters and piecers that use machines in Australia and around the world. We work hard to provide a balanced schedule covering all levels of experience and genres of machine quilting.<br /><br /><br />Student registrations will open in late March. The schedule and pricing will be online by the end of February for everyone to plan.<br /><br />Details and application are <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2018-teacher-submission" target="_blank">here</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stay tuned...and happy quilting</div>
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TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-2859962440327577152016-09-29T23:45:00.002+09:302016-09-29T23:45:29.433+09:30A huge Thank YOU!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is now a month since we parted...</div>
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I trust that everyone had a great time, learnt lots and are now inspired to create more quilts than ever with new techniques learnt. I so wish I could have taken some of the classes this year.<br />
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If you would like a fantastic DVD full of photographic memories then please order <a href="http://www.belle-photography.com.au/2014/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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What a festival it was! We had so many enthusiastic students and so many creative, knowledgable and extremely entertaining teachers!</div>
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But don't fret if you couldn't make it to every class or study every single quilt being exhibited, because Emma did!</div>
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In this years DVD you will find photos of just about everything; </div>
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and yes.... The Claudia Pfeil Special Exhibit is also included!!</div>
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You can now also find all the Minda challenge quilts with their stories on the website in the <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/quilt-show/quilt-challenge-entries" target="_blank">Quilt Challenge Photo Gallery.</a><br />
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Please forward to all your friends so that they can sign up to our newsletter and be the first to hear dates and details of next Festival in 2018.<br />
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I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to all our wonderful vendors this year. You can still view who we had on the <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/vendors/2016-vendors" target="_blank">website</a> as well as get their contact details in the Show Program that you received in your registration bags or as you entered the show this year.<br />
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As we all know - this event would not be nearly as fantastic without the support of our sponsors! Once again I would like to acknowledge them all and encourage you to also say thank you at every opportunity when you are dealing with them.<br />
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After downloading, sign up on Whova with the email address that you used to RSVP for our event, or sign up using your social media accounts. If you are asked to enter an invitation code to join the event, please use the following <strong>invitation code</strong>: <strong>AMQF2016</strong></div>
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We look forward to seeing you soon at the Australian Machine Quilting Festival!</div>
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The Adelaide Convention Centre will have public catering in Hall G where the quilt exhibits and Intelliquilter main stage are located. This will be open during Vendor Mall open hours only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9.30am-5pm.</div>
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<b>Please note</b> that Thursday there will be no public catering! So bring a packed lunch with you if you are participating in classes that day. We have our cocktail party (with food) from 4.30pm, but I would encourage you to bring something for earlier as you will need LOTS of energy to take in all the wonderful new information being provided in classes that day.</div>
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There are a number of cafes, restaurants and a grocery store along North Terrace across the road from the venue where you can find food. In the evenings from 5pm to late -<a href="http://www.regattas.com.au/" target="_blank">Regatta's Bistro and Bar</a>, located within the Convention Centre, will be open for meals and drinks. </div>
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There is still time to add classes to your agenda. Simply purchase online and download your barcoded ticket to bring along with you. It is also possible to exchange classes with a $10 class change fee, both by phone and at the registration desk. Please allow a bit of time when doing this, to ensure we can advise the teacher to have enough handouts for everyone in that class.</div>
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It is looking like the Cocktail Party is going to be the place to be on Thursday afternoon! Lots of networking, food, drinks and entertainment galore... You really don't want to miss this as the start of Festival kicks off. <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/general-info/cocktail-party" target="_blank">Tickets available</a> until only noon on Thursday 25th Aug.</div>
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If you are coming along to go shopping and view our six special quilt exhibits, then purchase your <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/general-info/admission" target="_blank">entry tickets online</a> at discounted prices. Tickets also available at the door, but why not save $$ by pre-purchasing - more to spend later! Let all your friends know this to come along as well.</div>
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If you live in Adelaide, or have arrived early, then please keep an eye out for our Bus promotion campaign. We have advertising an the back of 13 buses running from 8th August to 28th August. Take a photo on your phone and post to your Instagram and/or Facebook page and tag us #AMQFestival to see how far we can spread the word to locals to come along.</div>
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I encourage you to download our App for Festival. It was created just for you to make it easy to see all the classes, where they are held and be able to network privately with each other during the event. A quick way to find each other without having those details in your phone. You can chat to others in your class, plus your teacher as well. This was released only over this past weekend and already there has been over 300 messages exchanged between attendees. Many have checked into each of their classes and created their personal agendas with a reminder set to make sure they don't forget to arrive on time.</div>
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It does seem like we have an abundance of 'Helen's' this year at Festival? So much so, that there may even be a catchup between them all - though I believe some are changing their name to Helen for the day just to join in. :)</div>
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Just a heads up as well - if you are trying to pack a little lighter to allow for purchases, then be aware that you are receiving THREE pairs of scissors in your backpack. One large pair of sharp shears, a smaller pair of sharp scissors - both from Brother Australia. Plus a teeny pair of snips suitable for travelling with that have blades less than an inch long but very sharp points.</div>
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There will be a very limited supply of spare bags that can be purchased at the registration desk for only $50 (without entry tickets included) If a friend at home has been coveting one of these then you can now get one to take home to them - or get someone to collect one for you if you can't come! The bag and goodies is valued at over $250-</div>
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Don't forget to purchase tickets to our Cocktail Party on Thursday at 4.30pm. This is the perfect networking opportunity to meet and mix with other attendees, industry leaders, be entertained and be in the draw for a Tula Pink Bernina 350 Sewing machine donated by Otto and Penny's Sewing Centre here in Adelaide.</div>
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We have a great line up of teachers this year with some sharing their journey with us by showing their quilts and story in lectures. If you want to hear these and be inspired then squeeze in some time to hear them.</div>
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<a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=78" target="_blank">Susan K Cleveland</a> - My Eclectic Quilt Pageant 1 1/2hr lecture with show'n'tell</div>
Join one of the world's most enthusiastic personalities for ooo's, aaaah’s, and laughter to learn a plethora of tips to increase accuracy and add fresh, interesting details with piping, prairie points, heavy threads, and embellishments. See how to take show pieces to new levels and add charming surprises to simple pieces. Susan will share real live quilts with close ups through the projector so you’re sure to see oodles of detail. You may recognise many quilts as winners in AQS Paducah shows and International Quilt Festivals in Houston! Don’t miss out on this good time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As always, please acknowledge the generous support of all our sponsors that are listed on our <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/sponsors/2016-sponsor-list" target="_blank">website</a> and in the sidebar of our newsletter. Without these, we could not put on the show and provide so many prizes and goodies to all who register and come along.</div>
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The top four finalists have been contacted last night to advise them of this and have been invited to our award presentation at the Cocktail Party from 4.30-6.30pm on Thursday 25th in Hall G of the Adelaide Convention Centre to receive their prizes from Minda Representatives and Horn Australia.<br />
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All our wonderful entries in the Minda Benefit Quilt Challenge, were judged on 25th July at Minda Inc, Brighton. We would like to extend our appreciation to Daryl Guidotto, Horn Australia for assisting in organising the venue. With the cooperation of staff at Minda and the following judges, a difficult day of judging was completed. <br />
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Elisa Thompson, Quality & Client Safety Officer, Minda Inc</div>
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Rachelle Denneny, International Award Winning machine quilter.</div>
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Lisa Barclay has been our coordinator for this challenge, keeping busy cutting and sending out over 70 kits across Australia. She has had the lovely job of receiving all the quilts and admiring them very much. The stories that go along with these are just delightful and impressed the judges immensely.</div>
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Thanks must again go to our sponsors:</h4>
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Lloyd Curzon Textiles, who donated all the fabric to challenge you to make your quilts.</div>
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Horn Australia, who has provided the prizes for the top three quilts</div>
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23 days to go! The countdown is on.....<br />
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One lucky attendee will be the proud new owner of this Tula Pink Bernina 350 Sewing machine donated by Otto & Penny's Sewing Centre in Walkerville. You have to be there to be in the draw!</div>
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<br />TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-686253927197604262016-07-21T04:00:00.000+09:302016-07-21T04:00:39.873+09:30Prepare for your classes!Not long to go now, so it is time to start thinking about preparing so you don't miss out on anything at Festival this year.<br />
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You will need to bring your barcoded tickets with you to be able to pick up your registration bags, participate in classes and obtain entry to the Cocktail party with Claudia Pfeil's presentation, music, food, drinks, Challenge quilt winners and that Bernina machine door prize being drawn! You can still purchase tickets for this <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/general-info/cocktail-party" target="_blank">online</a>.<br />
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The registration desk will be located between the Entry door to Hall F and Hall G at the Adelaide Convention Centre. It will open at 8am on Thursday 25th August for students to collect their registration bag full of goodies and name badges. This will be a busy time, so please be patient as we work through all of you! First classes start at 10am and priority will be given to those attending those classes. If there are any class changes at this time the $10 class change fee will apply, but we advise that staff will be focussing on assisting existing registrations first. Please allow time to make this happen.<br />
This is a map of the Adelaide Convention Centre. The Quilt Show, Cocktail Party & main stage will be located in Hall G. The Vendors and all domestic hands on classes are located in Hall F. Access is strictly via the Entry to Hall F for all events except the Cocktail Party. Entry for the Cocktail Party will be through Hall G entry door next to Hall F entry door.<br />
All the lecture/drawing and long arm demo/lecture classes are located immediately below these Halls in the four Riverbank Meeting Rooms and the Riverbank Boardroom. It is less than a 2 minute walk between these classrooms and the Quilt Show upstairs.<br />
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Please check all classes to see if you need to bring a supply list! They are all available online when you click on the info button for each class. Plus some may have been emailed with your tickets just to make sure you get them.<br />
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Please note that for Helen Stubbing's Perfect Needleturn Appliqué class - there is some homework to do before class. You will be receiving instructions direct from Helen approx 3 weeks before class in the post to prepare, so that you can get the most from this class in time frames allowed. Only 5 seats left in this class...<br />
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Have you booked your accommodation yet? AMQ Festival has negotiated special rates at 4 venues along North Terrace within 5 min walking from the Adelaide Convention Centre.<br />
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Remember that when purchasing a Registration - this includes daily entry to the Quilt Show and Vendor mall. If you would like to bring along friends to go shopping and see the quilt show and special exhibits then you can either purchase tickets at the door OR <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/general-info/admission" target="_blank">pre purchase online</a> at discounted rates.<br />
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There is still plenty of time to book classes and have your friends come along for all the fun! Please forward our newsletters using the link below to any that you want to come with you. We only have this opportunity to learn every two years from the calibre of teachers we provide to you. We would love to show all these teachers how much we appreciate their preparation and travelling from near and far to share their knowledge with FULL classes. Future teachers rely on a successful show when they consider a possible trip to Adelaide to teach, so lets show them how much we want them here...<br />
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We are very excited that Bethanne Nemesh has made a very special offer to share a NEW CLASS with us. As it is a long time since submitting classes, we are aware that Bethanne has since written two more books, filmed online classes & has now developed new classes with new content. <br />
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She has offered to update one of her drawing classes with new content. All existing students have been contacted & are very excited with this news! There are still seats available in this classroom, so book soon to learn the latest from Bethanne...<br />
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Title: <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=50" target="_blank">Feather Faster!</a><br />
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Love feathers? Yes! Frustrated by how time consuming they can be with lots of marking, planning, or rolling a quilt? Learn to feather faster. In this drawing and lecture class, Bethanne will teach you her unmarked, spineless, no-backtrack approach to one pass feathering, perfect for a mid-custom quilt.<br />
Learn ten feather shapes that look amazing no matter how high contrast the quilting! Speed up your feathering without giving up that feathered look. Based on Bethanne’s new book, From Fast To Fancy: Feathers for Freehand Quilters, this class focuses on the type of feathers that partner perfectly with the concepts in the Sampler Quilt Smackdown design class!<br />
Kit includes all handouts, black fusible birds and wall hanging quilt pattern for creating class sample on your own.<br />
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STOP PRESS!! There has been a cancellation in the highly popular Nemeshing: A Freehand feather flourish hands on Domestic Machine class on Friday morning. Seat is available <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=50" target="_blank">online now</a>!</div>
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<a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=64" target="_blank">Get on My Quilt</a> - Getting your custom designs onto your quilt top can sometimes be very stressful for freehand quilters. In this class Leanne will show you different tools and techniques to get your custom designs onto your quilt top while loaded on your frame. There will be discussion on Marking Tools, Handmade Templates and Design Inspiration. It's loads of fun and the only limit is your imagination......</div>
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TempLeeQuilt™ is fun, is incredibly creative and can be very relaxing<br />
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In this class Janet will teach you the process of TempLeeQuilt™ - an exciting NEW technique developed by Leonie West of Westalee Design.<br />
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TempLeeQuilt™ is new style of quilting and applique, where using Westalee Quilting Templates you can create applique (raw edge) and quilt at the same time using one stitching process.<br />
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Do you own an Intelliquilter computer system? Or would you like to learn how easy it is to install on your long arm quilting machine? Come & learn from two fantastic teachers, just how easy it is to create using this system. </div>
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<a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/computer-quilting" target="_blank">Helen Baczynski</a> has shared some images of one of her classes recently that we would like to share with you! These are a few examples of what you can learn to do in her Rays & Echoes class!</div>
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Last of all today... earlier last week we had a FULL vendor floor plan, but life happens and one of our vendors has had to pull out. So this is an opportunity to grab the last remaining 2m x 3m booth at Festival this year! <a href="mailto:info@amqfestival.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contact me</a> or <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/vendors/application-for-vendor-space" target="_blank">apply online</a> quickly to obtain this last space available.<br />
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Sue Patten is an award-winning longarm quilter. She travels throughout Canada, the US, Europe and the UK teaching her unique and innovative quilting styles to longarm, domestic and hand quilters. Sue is always filled with high energy, humor, stories and tips, ensuring her classes are non-stop education and fun. Sue is the author of Quilting Possibilities and Adaptable Quilting Designs published by AQS. She willingly shares her talents and has designed fabric, thread and stencils; machine, hand and redwork embroidery patterns; machine, hand and computerized quilting designs; innovative whole cloth designs; and a full range of training videos.<br />Over the last decade, Sue's work has been featured in dozens of magazines. She has appeared on The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims; America Sews with Sue Hausmann; Quilt It! The Longarm Quilting Show by QNNtv; and Linda Taylor's Longarm Quilting Show.<br />A mother of three, Sue resides in Canada when she is not teaching at shows, guilds and retailers.<div>
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Congratulations goes to Chris O'Brien for the 5th class of 6 presented on the Q20 Bernina sit down machines being filled this past week! There is only one class left with seats on Sunday morning on these machines if you would like to have 2hrs experiencing how to <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=76" target="_blank">Free Motion Quilt - getting Started.</a></div>
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Only 10 days until we draw the winners name for our huge giveaway valued at $1000- You have to be in it to win it! Click on the image to enter the draw...</div>
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Yes it is a busy time for all businesses here in Australia with the End of Financial Year chores to get through to ensure you are in the correct position for your tax obligations.<br />
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If you are running a machine quilting business then all your classes are tax deductible! Make sure you have purchased your classes before June 30th to be able to deduct them from this year's income.<br />
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We welcome any quilting related business or individuals to also promote their products in our Show Program, that is being prepared now. I have extended the delivery date of ad copy until July 8th, but if you want to <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/images/documents/AdvertisingOrderForma.pdf" target="_blank">place your order</a> & pay now, then this charge is also tax deductible this financial year.<br />
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Our Minda Benefit Quilt Challenge deadline has been extended to 15th July! Entry forms & quilts need to be delivered by this date to the address on the entry form.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.amqa.com.au/" target="_blank">AMQA Quilt Show</a> has also extended their deadlines for entries until 15th July! Join this great competition to show off your work and be in the running for some great prizes.<br />
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I have an offer from an attendee! Kay from the Gold Coast has written to me in regards to an airfare from the Gold coast Wed 24th Aug return Sun 28th Aug for the Festival. " Unfortunately my husband won't be able to accompany me on this return flight. If you know of anyone looking for a cheap flight. Could you please let me know." So if you might be interested in contacting Kay about this then please <a href="mailto:info@amqfestival.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">email me</a> and I will provide her phone number for you to chat!</div>
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For those still looking for accommodation you can still contact our accommodation coordinator to see if there are any spare beds available with other quilters. Also if you have a spare bed then let us know! <a href="mailto:accom@amqfestival.com.au" target="_blank">Email us</a> </div>
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If you have liked our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/amqfestival" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, you would have seen that we are currently running a competition to win $1000 worth of prizes! This will be drawn on July 15th as well (this is a big day!!) Click on the image above to submit your details to be in the draw for this. A huge thank you to all our sponsors that continue to support AMQ Festival in this manner. We could not do this without you!</div>
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We are so pleased to have another sponsor spoiling you. Fern Textiles are providing the most delicious packs of fabrics for you to enjoy in your student registration bags.<br />
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Have you seen the 'forward to a friend' link at the bottom of this newsletter? I encourage you to forward this newsletter to your friends to give them the information to enter into our fantastic competition and to also encourage them to enter their quilts and come along to visit AMQ Festival this year in August. Where else are you going to find this many choices of classes to suit all levels of quilters using all manner of machines?</div>
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Do you run your own business or would you like to make money with your quilting skills?<br />
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4hrs<br />Longarm Demo/lecture<br />Suitable for Beginners<br /><br />This is a fabulous class aimed at the “beginner quilter”; you will leave this class full of enthusiasm and longing to get back to your machine! You will go on a journey that takes you from the initial phone call from a customer through to the completed quilt.<br /><br />Sharon will share literally 100’s of tips and tricks that she has learnt during her years of quilting for customers. You will learn invaluable time and stress saving hints that will save you many hours in your business or hobby of longarm quilting. You will also learn how to load a quilt with a minimum of fuss and also tame those difficult quilts. Get ideas on choosing appropriate patterns and threads and you’ll also learn about the different types of wadding and when to use them. <br /><br />There will be time spent on removing the mystery that surrounds good tension and machine maintenance. And as if that isn’t enough you will also master the art of the elusive feather and learn some easy, invaluable background fillers. So…..You want to be Quilter……Now you are one!!<br /><br />Bring your notepad & pen<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=56" target="_blank">Business Blitz</a> with Sharon Parkinson<br />2hrs<br />Lecture<br />Suitable for all<br /><br />Sharon will talk about building your business through marketing, time management and many other ideas to increase your turnover. You will receive a handout that will include various forms that you need to run a successful business and keep yourself organised. You will also receive other information that you will find invaluable! This will be a very interactive class with all students being encouraged to submit 2 questions, prior to AMQF, for discussion. Sharon has found that many people are too shy to ask a question and this way everyone feels comfortable and we learn along the way. If you’re serious about your business then this class is not to be missed!</div>
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2hrs<br />Lecture<br />Suitable for all<br /><br />New quilter? New to small business? Here's an honest and open discussion on quilting basics, quilting professionally, operating a small business and keeping sane while you do that.<div>
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2hrs<br />Longarm Demo/lecture<br />Suitable for Beginner/Conf Beg<br /><br />Ok so you’ve done, invested your life savings into this wonderful machine that offers so much, but what now? <br /><br />This class is a great next step to get your quilting career going. I will teach you everything from choosing your supplies, loading your quilt, tension setting, ergonomic movement around the quilting machine and some simple quilting designs to get you started. <br /><br />No question can be too simple in this class. If you want to ask it you can bet your neighbour would like to know the answer too. So come armed with your questions and a can do attitude. You won’t be disappointed. <br /><br />Comprehensive notes are provided as it can be hard to recall everything you have heard without them <br /><br />Supply List: Notepad & pens </div>
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<br />Come to our <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/general-info/cocktail-party" target="_blank">Welcome Cocktail Party</a> to enjoy food, drinks & the amazing Claudia Pfeil. </div>
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Please help us to further promote festival to all who love quilting & patchwork, by subscribing to enter to win $1000 worth of prizes proudly sponsored by Toyota Home Sewing, Westalee Design, Wonderfil Specialty Threads & Cross Stitch Corner. Click on the image to view Terms & Conditions & to enter your details for your chance to win. Share with your friends on social media & groups for their chance to win. If you already are a subscriber to our newsletter - you will still need to enter your details on this link.</div>
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Did you know that we also have classes for those that love to piece quilts, applique, embellish and more?<br />
Most are hands on classes with domestic sewing machines provided for you to use.<br />
Visit <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/piecing" target="_blank">here</a> to discover more and book your classes!!<br />
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We love the look of needle turn appliqué. Learn to execute this perfectly by machine with Helen Stubbings using Bernina 350 machines.<br />
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<strong>4hrs</strong><br /><strong>Hands on Domestic sewing machine</strong><br /><strong>Suitable for all</strong><br /><br />Learn the Hugs ‘n Kisses method of easy needleturn applique by machine and start to make this lovely cushion (or you could make it into a different project after class) You will only complete part of this project during the short class time but will have learnt all steps to master and finish this project at home. We will discuss choosing and adapting a machine stitch on your machine, preparing, gluing, positioning and stitching down your applique design.</div>
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<strong>4hrs</strong><br /><strong>Colouring, EPP & embroidery</strong><br /><strong>Suitable for all</strong><br /><br />Learn the art of coloured pencil applique on fabric – Colourque ® whilst making this simple but attractive wallhanging to feature your work.</div>
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<strong>2hrs</strong><br /><strong>Embellishing</strong><br /><strong>Suitable for all</strong><br /><br />The NEW Rhinestone Quarry class - we don´t need any electrical tools anymore to put the original Swarovski Crystals onto our tops!</div>
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We will work with the fantastic 'Crystal Katana' (included in the class fee!) to glue the Swarovski Crystals on. Hundreds of Crystals, beads and fancy embellishments will be provided in the kit! Let´s start the (P)fun and let´s decide where to put them! </div>
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<br />4hrs<br />Hands On Domestic Sewing machine<br />Suitable for confident beginners<br /><br />Based on a Zentangle theme have you ever thought ‘hmmm' I wonder how I could use those inbuilt decorative stitches to create a Zentangle Inspired Art work while learning how to use the decorative stitches for the quilting purposes? <br /><br />If you have, why not come along and join me to make a small sample while learning some design ideas and how to mix and match decorative stitches and embellishment so that you have the confidence to quilt quick and easy fun quilts into the future.<br /><br />Download <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/images/documents/Maximising%20Decorative%20Stitches%20for%20the%20Quilting%20Process%20-%20Requirements%20List.pdf">Supply List</a></div>
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Our Around the Block promotion is now FULL! We are very pleased to announce the six shops that you will need to visit to obtain their validation on your 'map'. Then complete your details to go into the daily draw for some wonderful prizes.</div>
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The Main Stage area is also available to any quilting related business for a 15-20 minute presentation on the Intelliquilter Main Stage area with seating for the public. The stage will have audio, screen, table and whiteboard for use. You will need to supply your own laptop & any other equipment. The program of demonstrations will be published in the Show Program that is available to all attendees upon entry or in the student registration goodie bags. You are invited to share a favourite technique or showcase a new product that you feel would benefit attendees. Applications can be made <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/vendors/spotlight-demonstrations-application" target="_blank">online</a><div>
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TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-88507564596893384192016-06-14T18:02:00.000+09:302016-06-14T18:02:52.123+09:30Piecing, Applique’ & Finishing classes part 1Did you know that we also have classes for those that love to piece quilts,
applique, embellish and more?<br />
Most are hands on classes with domestic sewing machines provided for you to
use.<br />
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Visit <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/piecing" target="_blank">here</a> to discover and book your classes!!<br />
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We have <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=78" target="_blank">Susan Cleveland</a> presenting three classes on domestic
machines. First is<br />
<a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/dsm-hands-on" target="_blank">Bodacious Big Thread Applique' and More…</a> <br />
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<b>6hrs</b><br />
<b>Hands on Domestic Sewing
machine</b><br />
<b>Suitable for all</b><br />
Learn to stitch with
heavy decorative threads through the machine’s needle for applique'ing and
quilting, to stuff applique', make prairie points with stitching and
embellishments, use freezer paper for quilting designs and to design a
fun-shaped quilt ... while creating a precious little piece. I’ll demo hand
quilting with heavy threads too! Your choice of three patterns. Happy Daisy 9in
x 11in, Joy In My Heart 9in x 11in, Daisy Trio 11in x 20in (Some speedy students
may start to quilt in class.)<br />
<b>Class fee includes kit</b>: Pattern, Pre-printed DecorBond (to
use in place of fusible web), Freezer paper, Wool for stuffed applique', Two
spools of WonderFil Spagetti 12wt cotton in your colour choice, Sewing Machine
needles
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Next class is one I would love to indulge in - <br />
<a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/dsm-hands-on" target="_blank">Disappearing Dresdens </a><br />
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<b>6hrs</b><br />
<b>Hands on Domestic Sewing
machine</b><br />
<b>Suitable for all</b><br />
Double points put a
contemporary spin on this long-time favourite and they eliminate the need for
the traditional applique'd circle in the centre of each circle! Using
quarter-circle, half-circle, and three-quarter-circle units adds another
interesting bit. Learn Susan’s tips for speedily turning the wedge points with
the Prairie Pointer Tool and use tricky piecing to assemble the arcs, circle and
background. Points are three-dimensional and design possibilities are endless.
Finished quilt is 27in x 24in.<br />
<b>Class fee includes</b>: Pattern and pre-printed foundation
fabric (won’t show in finished piece)
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<b>Optional/very desirable Kit $38-</b>
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Includes: Prairie Pointer Tool and Dresden ruler
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Last hands on class will amaze you with the results! I have used Susan’s
Piping Hot Binding tool & have achieved great results when other methods
have failed me. There is so much more to this class than just piping in your
binding, that you won’t want to miss out!<br />
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<a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/dsm-hands-on" target="_blank">Piping Hot Binding</a>
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<b>Suitable for all</b><br />
Piped bindings add
spark and a professional finish to any style piece. Every detail of binding and
tiny, perfect piping will be covered in class with step-by-step demos and
printed instructions. Machine differences will be addressed so students will be
successful with their own machines. Students work on their practice pieces to
achieve making perfect piping, preparing the quilt, applying piping, applying
binding, mitering corners, joining tails, and finishing for a show-quality back.
Lots of variations will be on display and discussed. Your bindings will be
dazzling, dah-ling!
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<b>Optional Kit fee</b>: Piping Hot Binding kit is an optional
purchase for a special price for this class of only $29.70. Piping Hot Binding
kit includes a 16-page booklet, Groovin’ Piping Trimming Tool, and 5 yds
cording. It does NOT contain fabric. If you already have the Piping Hot Binding
kit, please bring it!
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Did you know that you can piece and quilt a quilt on your longarm all at
the same time???
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Come and meet the very talented Leanne Harvey to learn how to make a quilt
very quickly on your longarm machine.<br />
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<a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/piecing" target="_blank">Quilt it
quickly...</a>
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<b>Longarm
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<b>Suitable for all</b><br />
Taking Quilt As
You Go to the next level !!! In this class Leanne will show you techniques to
piece and quilt as you go on the longarm !!! It's heaps of fun and you get a
finished quilt quickly. Use up all your scraps, orphan blocks and your
stash.............even the binding will be stitched on !!!!!<br />
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<b>ONLY FOUR seats left in Bethanne Nemesh finishing class</b>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cVSxiBGlbmE/VnevDyY-AzI/AAAAAAAABnM/p8ejR3eNHhY1-VrGEbpU2XOhvDNwb6FYgCKgB/s1600/sample%2Bcollage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cVSxiBGlbmE/VnevDyY-AzI/AAAAAAAABnM/p8ejR3eNHhY1-VrGEbpU2XOhvDNwb6FYgCKgB/s320/sample%2Bcollage.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/piecing" target="_blank">The Devil
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<b>4hrs</b><br />
<b>Hands on Domestic Sewing
Machine</b><br />
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Intermediate/Advanced</b><br />
Sometimes the difference between a show quilt
and an AWARD WINNING show quilt is in the details. On the judging floor,
sometimes one point is all that separates a contestant from a winner.<br />
Bethanne will share her unique finishing details which have been proven
winners in shows across the country in her quilts. Students will focus on skills
mastery of beaded bias applique, beaded piping, swag piping, beaded knife edge
binding, facing edges, and turning corners with beaded materials as well as an
introduction to the use of Derwent Inktense pencils.
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Rather than a complete finished project, students will make 4” mini samples
and finish one edge with cardstock, then assemble their samples on a key ring of
details mastery! Take your quilting to the next level with masterpiece details!
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<b>Class Fee Includes:</b> Pre quilted squares, all beads, and
cording for class, handouts, Derwent Inktense pencil (a variety of colours will
be available), brush, activator for ink
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<li>1 yard/ meter each of 3 colours that contrast each other of 2 ½in bias,
folded in half and pressed (like you would make binding) These should be your
most beautiful, favourite fabrics. Silk dupioni makes AMAZING samples! The
bias does NOT need to be continuous. We will be using small pieces… (4) ¼
yard/meter pieces of each colour is fine too.
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<li>Matching sewing thread for each of your 3 colour choices. The thread should
be strong. Test it for breakage. I use a strong polyester high sheen thread
like glide.
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Embellishing & applique on a longarm? Come & learn lots of different tricks from <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=54" target="_blank">Myrna Ficken</a> in her class:<br />
<a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=54" target="_blank"><span class="bold_txt small_txt">Embellishments on LA</span></a><br />
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<strong>Longarm Demo/lecture</strong><br />
<strong>Suitable for all</strong><br />
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Want to learn how to couch with your longarm without a couching foot?
Want to learn how to tie and bury your threads and why? Want to try
longarm applique? Want to learn how to apply your binding while your
quilt is still loaded on your machine? Want to learn how Myrna
stabilizes a quilt for custom work and why? Want to try things that make
you a bit afraid? Well now, come on in and give it a try. Let's get our
feet wet and add money makers to you portfolio.</span> </span><br />
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<span class="bold_txt small_txt"><span class="bold_txt small_txt"><a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=58" target="_blank">Applique Architecture--Creating Applique on your Longarm with Karen Farnsworth</a></span></span><span class="bold_txt small_txt"><span class="bold_txt small_txt"><span class="small_txt"><strong>2hrs</strong><br />
<strong>Longarm Demo/lecture</strong><br />
<strong>Suitable for all</strong><br />
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Appliqué Architecture—Creating Applique on your Longarm.
Karen will show you several methods for creating raw edge and
finished-edge appliqué projects right on your quilting machine. She'll
demonstrate how to use the unique digital patterns she's designed for
this process and then show you how to get the same results using
patterns you already own or create yourself. Although this class focuses
on computerized longarm systems, the methods used also apply to hand
guided quilters. Guaranteed to inspire you and get the creative juices
flowing!</span> </span></span><br />
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I'll be back with part 2 of the review of these types of classes in a couple of days!<br />
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Happy quilting<br />
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Tracey <br />
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TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-57433403594798535272016-05-30T23:45:00.002+09:302016-05-30T23:46:58.871+09:30Practice, practice then practice some more!As a professional machine quilter, we learn early that we need to practice, practice & then practice some more to improve our skills & expand our repertoire of quilting designs.<br />
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Inspiration, education & learning can be found in many places now – especially with the Internet so accessible. When I first started machine quilting on my domestic machine & then on a long-arm 24 years ago, my main source of information was from books. Since that time we are now blessed to have so many books, DVD’s, online classes & YouTube along with amazing teachers that travel the world to share their knowledge.<br />
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A common theme between all these methods of learning is to draw. Doodle shapes, lines, and images on paper. Have notepads in the car, by the phone in front of the TV at all times. Continually drawing without lifting the pencil is similar to quilting on a long-arm moving the needle over the quilt top. It creates muscle memory & also your subconscious will learn which direction to go to fill an area without having to break your thread. It is just as important to allow you to free motion quilt on a domestic machine when moving the quilt under the needle as well.<br />
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you will have the tools to get started with your doodling! A notepad, sponsored by <a href="http://www.cross-stitch-corner.com.au/" target="_blank">Cross Stitch Corner</a> & a pen from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/malandaquilting/" target="_blank">Malanda Quilting</a> will get you started. There are a limited number of these bags being produced so it will be those that register early that will receive one! Hopefully I have estimated the right amount, but to be really sure you get this amazing bag you need to get yourself registered soon. Over $230 of value will be inside this bag for registered students.<br />
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So where do you start to learn how to doodle? We see some amazing designs out there, but honestly, I am blown away by those that have learnt the skills of Zentangle drawing & use those skills to transfer them to quilting designs. Getting started is the hardest part, but once you do you will be amazed by your own creativity. <br />
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Come along & learn the basics of drawing with <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=60" target="_blank">Lee Vause</a> in her Zentangle for Beginners class. You can build on this with a more advanced class from Lee as well.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=61" target="_blank">Helen Godden</a> helps you fill up your Doodle Diary with a new repertoire of free-motion quilting designs. Remember it's all about the practice!<br />
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<a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=54" target="_blank">Myrna Ficken</a> will inspire you to draw designs specifically for blocks in her ‘Around your blocks’ class.</div>
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So with all this education at your fingertips at AMQ Festival in August you will not be disappointed. Come & learn some new doodling techniques & create your own library of inspiration for your next project or customer quilt.</div>
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Do you remember in 2014 when we had Jenny Doan from the Missouri Star Quilt Co in Adelaide teaching her mystery classes? We had such a great time in that classroom and again over the weekend with over 125 people at her fantastic Trunk Show!!<br />
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This short film has been created to help us really understand the meaning of quilting.... enjoy!<br />
Get a coffee and snack first though. <br />
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Happy quilting<br />
Tracey<br />
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TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-49142496724060164812016-05-17T14:58:00.000+09:302016-05-17T14:58:17.020+09:3099 days & counting...We are now able to repeat <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=67" target="_blank">Heather Hopkin’s</a> class ‘Magic Medallions with rulers’ after
her first class being sold out in 7hrs 21min from opening registrations. Book
now for Saturday’s hands on class being held from 4-8pm on HQ Sweet 16
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We are also very pleased to have a NEW class from Narelle Morris. Her first
one sold out pretty quickly & this one is perfect for beginners but will
also provide many tips & tricks for owners as well.<br />
<b><a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=66" target="_blank">Build Your Confidence with Sweet
16</a></b><br />
<b>2hrs</b><br />
<b>Hands on HQ Sweet 16</b><br />
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<b>Suitable for all</b>
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Is the Sweet 16 on your wish list? Do you dream of becoming a proficient
quilter?
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Then this class is for you! If you are a new owner, a potential owner or just
wanting to brush up on your knowledge and skills you will find this class most
worthwhile!!<br />
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There are many jobs to do when organising an event such as Festival for the
quilters of Australia & New Zealand. One of the biggest & hardest ones
is spreading the word to <b><span style="font-size: medium;">all</span></b> quilters &
sewing enthusiasts that we have so many classes & events to share! We have
invested much in print media advertising with advertisements & articles
across many magazine titles & newspapers as well.<br />
Our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AMQ-Festival-126129917490166/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> is used to provide quick information & share
details of our wonderful teachers & what they are achieving so that you can
get to know them better as well.<br />
This newsletter is yet another service we provide to ensure you know what is
happening so that you don’t miss out on these opportunities that we provide only
every 2 years.<br />
So now I’m asking all our subscribers to also help spread the word to your
fellow quilters by forwarding our newsletters on to your friends & even
downloading an A5 flyer to include in messages to your own networks. A
successful Festival will ensure the next one continues & can grow &
provide even more opportunities for us all to learn & share.<br />
Please download our Festival flyer to share from <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/images/A5flyer.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Our Bernina Classroom is proving popular with Bernina 350 sewing machines
being provided by Otto & Penny’s Sewing Centre again this year.<br />
There is only ONE seat left in <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=50" target="_blank">Bethanne Nemesh</a> – Nemeshing: the freehand feather flourish
hands on class and only FIVE seats left in her Devil in the Details hands on
class.<br />
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The Bernina Q20 longarm sitdown classes are also very popular with 4 of the 6
hands on classes now full with <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=76" target="_blank">Chris O’Brien</a><br />
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Bernina is our <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/images/documents/AMQFClassCatalogueweb.pdf" target="_blank">Class Catalogue</a> sponsor this year & we are VERY pleased to
have them supporting Festival yet again….<br />
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BERNINA Longarm Quilting Machines </h3>
are the fulfillment of a vision that was 120 years in the making. A long
history of innovation blended with a wealth of quilting expertise has been
brought together in these Longarm quilting machines that are meeting the demands
of discriminating quilters everywhere.<br />
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See, touch, and fall in love with one at AMQ Festival this year and if you
purchase one by December 31 2016, you could even win a Trip for 2 to
Switzerland!<br />
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Happy Quilting<br />
TraceyTraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-10788488779843738432016-04-24T18:20:00.001+09:302016-04-24T18:20:42.452+09:30Accommodation sharing....4 months until we start setting up! Time is sure flying by….<br />
Part of the fun of coming to AMQ Festival is meeting other quilters, sharing
ideas, techniques, tips & tricks! We would love to also add another option
to assist you to come & meet new quilters!<br />
If you have already booked your accommodation & have a spare bed OR you
want to come, but would like to share a room to save some $$ and meet new
quilters then <a href="mailto:accom@amqfestival.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CONTACT</a> us to advise us whether you already have a spare bed OR you
are looking for a bed. Our accommodation coordinator will collate all the
information received and work with you to match you up.<br />
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I’d like to introduce you to the amazingly sweet, <br />
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<a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=49" target="_blank">Anita Ellis</a> </h3>
of Hillside Quilting in Victoria.<br />
<a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=49" target="_blank"><img alt="Anita Ellis" height="494" src="http://amqfestival.com.au/images/teachers/AnitaEllis.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
Anita’s life hasn’t been the same since she had her first patchwork quilt
professionally quilted eight years ago. “I remember the excitement as if it was
yesterday, I just loved the quilting patterns” says Anita. She soon had her own
A1 quilting machine and Hillside Quilting was born. She still loves quilting
designs in such a way that the secondary patterns appear like magic.
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She is known for her custom quilting and organic fluid style. Also known for
working closely with her clients, be they fabric and pattern designers or
beginner patchworkers, to ensure harmony and balance between the piecing and the
quilting.
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Teaching became a natural progression as she realised the pleasure it
gave her to pass on her skills to fellow quilters. Delivering a suite of classes
at the last two Australian Machine Quilting Festivals gave Anita the opportunity
to give confidence, along with many quilting and design skills, to a whole new
group of professional long arm quilters.
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Teaching on domestic machines, both free motion and with rulers, has opened
up many more opportunities to ensure that quilting is well and truly alive, now
and into the future.
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Anita believes her contribution to our industry of patchwork and quilting is
to mentor beginner quilters and encourage more established quilters to stay
fresh and push their limits.
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The next step in this journey is a whole new set of classes designed for AMQF
2016.
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See all of Anita’s classes <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=49" target="_blank">here</a> There is something for everyone!<br />
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AMQ Festival is thrilled to have Anita with us again to share her knowledge
& skills specifically with beginner quilters. She has proven herself
invaluable in this area with tremendous feedback from past students highlighting
the value they received by being in her classes.
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We are very proud to partner with Zoltan Kasa & his company –
Intelliquilter LLC as our Main Stage Sponsor for 2016.<br />
Intelliquilter has been a supporter of AMQ Festival since we started in 2010.
This year they have chosen our Main Stage sponsorship, which allows us to
provide a stage with large monitors to present awards, Trunk Show presentation
& demonstrations from our vendors & teachers to the general public
during vendor mall hours. <br /><br />
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IntelliQuilter computerised system Highlights:</h5>
<ul>
<li>computer mounted on the machine, at your fingertips
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<li>touch screen control
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<li>driver motors engage/disengage automatically
</li>
<li>easy to use, menu driven system
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<li>help on every screen
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<li>integrated graphic editing, including copy, repeat, combine, rotate, echo,
path pattern, scale, distort, magnet tool, line pattern, fan pattern, computer
generated pattern library & more.
</li>
<li>automatic pattern fitting in blocks, including sizing rotation and flipping
</li>
<li>automatic pantograph editing, including offset, interlocking, flipping,
tweaking and clipping at borders
</li>
<li>recording function to capture hand-quilted patterns
</li>
<li>paper pattern digitizing
</li>
<li>"stitch in the ditch" support
</li>
<li>whole quilt composition and saving
</li>
<li>pattern download via USB drive
</li>
<li>compatible with all models and makes </li>
</ul>
Visit the <a href="http://www.intelliquilter.com/" target="_blank">website</a>
to see all the features, videos & more.<br />
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Our <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/vendors/2016-vendors" target="_blank">vendor mall</a> is nearly at capacity! Only five more booths
available to purchase. If you are interested in attending as a vendor to provide
your products to our keen students & the general public of South Australia,
then <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/vendors/application-for-vendor-space" target="_blank">apply now</a> for the chance to be involved. </div>
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All vendors will also receive the opportunity to provide a
paragraph in this newsletter to our dedicated subscriber list, promoting their
attendance, closer to Festival commencing.</div>
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We have more classes filled to capacity since our last newsletter
as well. You can always find this information on our <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/class-availability-and-updates" target="_blank">website.</a></div>
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<b>Congratulations</b> to the following teachers:</div>
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Friday 26th Aug 8-12noon <br /><a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100841342&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=D242,D217,D292,D293,D252,D275,D284,D202,D267,D241,D230,D253,D231,D273,D290,D283,D243,D216,D227,D205,D239,D218,D250,D261,D203,D272,D285,D256,D214,D262,D225&version=">Simple
Steps to Stunning Quilting with Kathleen Riggins</a><br />Sunday 28th Aug
8-12noon<br /><a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100841751&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=D182,D132,D194,D295,D397,D284,D292,D293,D202,D267,D273,D290,D283,D203,D272,D285,D312,D376,D386,D371,D309,D147,D434,D445,D470,D446,D489,D378,D379,D2101,D2102&version=">Waterlily
Ballet with Helen Rhodes</a>
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Friday 26th Aug 5-9pm<br /><a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/dsm-hands-on">Quilting for the Crazy
with Kathleen Riggins</a><br />Saturday 27th Aug 2-4pm<br /><a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100850881&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=D182,D132,D194,D295,D397,D284,D292,D293,D202,D267,D273,D290,D283,D203,D272,D285,D312,D376,D386,D371,D309,D147,D434,D445,D470,D446,D489,D378,D379,D2101,D2102&version=">An
Introduction to Quilting Mandalas with Janet Collins</a><br />Thursday 25th Aug
12.30-4.30pm <br /><a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100841332&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=D111,D275,D250,D225,D306,D304,D374,D349,D433&version=">Wholecloth
Design Class with Claudia Pfeil</a><br />
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I do hope you are all enjoying your long weekend & planning
your schedule for August….</div>
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Lest we forget!</div>
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Tracey</div>
TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-11650360272557299632016-04-11T12:20:00.000+09:302016-04-11T12:20:31.760+09:30New classes announced!We are delighted to be able to announce two NEW classes to learn more about
using rulers on your domestic machines!<br />
<a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100860391&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=&version=#">Modern
Improvisational Quilting with Rulers and Templates with Janet Collins </a><br />
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<b>2hrs</b><br />
<b>Hands on Domestic Sewing
Machine</b><br />
<b>Suitable for Confident Beginner</b><br />
<b>Friday 26th August 4-6pm</b><br />
It’s all about filling space creatively and allowing your imagination and
style to flow. Ever looked at your quilt with lots of background space that is
just calling to be quilted and you wanted something new, modern and different
(not just stippling) and how you could come up with your own style of fill.
<br />
<b>Well you can, using Templates on a Domestic Sewing Machine</b>.
I thought that this would be a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
<br />
Play <b>Pass the Parcel ‘Westalee Style’, </b>Have some fun with
templates – without rules ... well not many.
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more info <a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100860391&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=&version=#" target="_blank">online….</a>
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<b><a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100860390&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=&version=" target="_blank">OK Which Direction?</a> with Lee Vause<img border="0" src="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/images/classes/OkWhichDirection.jpg" height="268" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="267" /></b><br />
<b>2hrs</b><br />
<b>Hands on
Domestic Sewing Machine</b><br />
<b>Suitable for Confident
Beginner</b>
<br />
<b>Friday 26th Aug 6.30-8.30pm</b><br />
Guess you don’t need a GPS to
take this class! Let’s now consider the design layout and then plot the
direction for stitching all three grids in a continuous line while using the
Westalee ruler foot and just one template in readiness for filling the blank
spaces with some of your favourite fills.
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more info <a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100860390&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=&version=" target="_blank">online…</a><br />
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We are also thrilled to congratulate Helen Rhodes for selling out
her class this past week! Her students are in for a fantastic treat in this
class…</div>
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Sunday 28th Aug<br />
8-12noon<br />
<a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100841751&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=D182,D132,D194,D295,D397,D284,D292,D293,D202,D267,D273,D290,D283,D203,D272,D285,D312,D376,D386,D371,D309,D147,D434,D445,D470,D446,D489,D378,D379,D2101,D2102&version=">Waterlily
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We are pleased to advise that with the generous sponsorship
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we will have a spectacular Quilt Exhibit representing 30
years of Claudia Pfeil’s quilts on display. This special exhibit is exclusive to
AMQ Festival 2016. </div>
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You can <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/general-info/cocktail-party" target="_blank">book your tickets</a> to this event NOW! No other classes or
events are at this time, so you can enjoy the networking, food &
entertainment before starting shopping after 6.30pm.
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Happy quilting
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TraceyTraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-43104933178448893062016-03-26T11:22:00.002+10:302016-03-26T11:22:09.226+10:30Welcome Susan K ClevelandHappy Easter break to all…<br />
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We WELCOME Susan K Cleveland to the Australian Machine Quilting Festival.<br />
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Known for her enthusiasm and clever solutions to quilting's challenges, Susan has enjoyed teaching her techniques and meeting quilters internationally. Her quilts, showcasing impeccable workmanship and eye-catching details, have received six awards at International Quilt Festivals in Houston and many other shows. Her books, tools, magazine articles, TV shows, and internet classes have been making tricky tasks more manageable for quilters for many years. She’s well known for her Piping Hot Binding technique and tool and also for her patented Prairie Pointer Tool. Don't miss out on an opportunity to learn and laugh with Susan!<br />
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When I asked her to describe her ‘style’ of quilting she said:<br />
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<i>"My quilts are born from traditional designs and then I get just a little wild with color, settings, threads, and special details. Since free-motion quilting causes me stress, I've had to develop different techniques to quilt my quilts. (FM quilting is gorgeous and I admire what others do, but the skill escapes me.) It turns out my free-motion phobia has been a blessing as it pushed me to develop my own ideas to quilt a quilt. I enjoy ditch quilting everywhere then add decorative quilting with heavy threads by machine with my feed dogs up and/or with big stitch hand quilting. I love mixing hand and machine work to create more texture. Now, I have lots of options and I do what I enjoy and avoid the stress.”</i><br />
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<i>Y</i>ou can read more about Susan’s quilt journey & achievements at her website. <br />
<a href="http://www.piecesbewithyou.com/">www.piecesbewithyou.com</a><br />
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Susan’s classes are in similar time slots to those previously being offered by Mark Lipinski. There are limited seats in the hands on classes, so don’t miss out on these! <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/2016-teachers?id=78" target="_blank">Online registrations</a> are now open.<br />
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More classes have filled this week.<br />
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<b><i>Congratulations</i></b> to the following teachers on filling these classes!</div>
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Friday 26th Aug 2-4pm <br />
<a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100856102&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=D182,D132,D284,D292,D293,D202,D267,D273,D290,D283,D203,D272,D285,D312,D376,D386,D371,D309,D147,D434,D445,D470,D446,D489,D378,D379&version=">Lines, curves & texture - Custom quilting for beginners with Chris O’Brien</a></div>
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Saturday 27th Aug 8-12noon <br />
<a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100841707&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=D182,D132,D284,D292,D293,D202,D267,D273,D290,D283,D203,D272,D285,D312,D376,D386,D371,D309,D147,D434,D445,D470,D446,D489,D378,D379&version=">Designs for Lines (And Other Shapes That Don't Rhyme) with Kathleen Riggins</a></div>
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Friday 26th Aug 12.30-4.30pm <br />
<a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100841348&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=D182,D132,D284,D292,D293,D202,D267,D273,D290,D283,D203,D272,D285,D312,D376,D386,D371,D309,D147,D434,D445,D470,D446,D489,D378,D379&version=">One Ruler one quilt with Narelle Morris</a></div>
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TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-64343816246977496482016-03-22T14:49:00.002+10:302016-03-22T14:49:33.332+10:30Class updates!<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We were very sad to hear that our invited teacher - Mark Lipinski - has been advised by his Doctors, that he cannot travel to be with us in August! We wish him lots of healing wishes & hope that he can recover fully from this awful infection. </span><br />
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Presenting Bronze Sponsor</div>
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Brother Australia</h3>
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<br />Brother Australia is excited to showcase the Persona PRS100 at this year’s Australian Machine Quilting Festival. For more than a century Brother has won recognition as a brand synonymous with delivering product innovation and customer satisfaction. The Persona PRS100 is another industry first innovation created to inspire you. For the first time, hobbyists and enthusiasts can buy a machine that combines professional level embroidery features with easy to use technology and an easy conversion to free motion quilting and stippling. At Brother we are committed to drive our technology to support you on your creative journey.<br /><br />Visit us at stand 36 for your opportunity to test drive this amazing machine for yourself and don’t miss the opportunity to win a Brother Scan N Cut by participating in the “Around the Block” promotion. Brother would also like to acknowledge the support of the wonderful volunteers for this event with some great thank-you gifts.<div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "\22 helvetica\22 " , "\22 arial\22 " , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">Narelle Morris - One ruler one quilt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "\22 helvetica\22 " , "\22 arial\22 " , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">Kathleen Riggins - </span>Designs for Lines (And Other Shapes That Don't Rhyme)<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "\22 helvetica\22 " , "\22 arial\22 " , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">Kathleen Riggins - </span>Simple Steps to Stunning Quilting<br />
Helen Rhodes - Waterlily Ballet<br />
Chris O’Brien - Lines, curves & texture - Custom quilting for beginners on Friday 26th Aug<br />
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Until next time…. happy quilting!<br />
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TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-24164691087207311702016-03-16T08:36:00.000+10:302016-03-16T08:36:37.298+10:30Online registrations are open!After 2 days only of registrations being open, we already have classes FULL!<br />
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With very few having issues with purchasing I can now breathe a sigh of relief….<br />
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The following classes are now FULL. <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">You can put your name on our Waiting List if you badly want the opportunity to do these classes. You can find this at the very bottom of the full list of classes. It will be dependant on cancellations.</span><br />
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Sunday 28th Aug<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1-5pm</div>
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We have managed to secure some extra space to enable some shuffling of class locations, which means we can now repeat Janet Collins class - Circles of Mystery.<div>
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Registrations can now be taken for this class if you missed out! We are also offering to exchange the time slots from the Saturday afternoon class to the Sunday morning class time at no cost if it suits your schedule better. Please <a href="mailto:tracey@amqfestival.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">email</a> me if you want to do this.</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;"> 15th March 2016</td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> Sunday 28th Aug<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />8-10am</td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;"> <a href="http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100850901&presenter=AUAMQ&venue=&event=D182,D132,D284,D292,D293,D202,D267,D273,D290,D283,D203,D272,D285,D312,D376,D386,D371,D309,D147,D434,D445,D470,D446,D489,D378,D379&version=" style="-webkit-transition: color 400ms, background-color 400ms; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; text-decoration: none; transition: color 400ms, background-color 400ms;">Circles of Mystery with Janet Collins</a><br /></td></tr>
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As you know, all events need lots of volunteers in order to operate smoothly. AMQ Festival is no exception. Anyone may now sign up to volunteer. If YOU would like to be a volunteer, please let us know as soon as possible so that you may have first choice of jobs.<br /><br />There are many opportunities to volunteer including:<br /><ul>
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AMQF has an exciting way for you to volunteer this year. Our teachers need your help to greet the students, check off names, hand out and collect evaluation forms and class handouts and help when needs arise. These treasured helpers are our Teacher's Angels. The procedure for being a teacher's angel is as follows: when you are registering and paying online for your classes, answer the questionaire to inform us that you are interested in volunteering. Our volunteer co-ordinator will draw the lucky angel for each class when it is full or 2 weeks prior to Festival and you will be notified via email. Please consider volunteering as a Teacher's Angel, it's a great way to get to know our teachers and meet like minded students as well.</div>
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If you are interested in gaining some fabulous hands-on experience as a volunteer, contact us at <a href="mailto:volunteer@amqfestival.com.au">volunteer</a><a href="mailto:volunteer@amqfestival.com.au">@amqfestival.com.au</a> to be added to our volunteer list or complete the online volunteer form which will is available <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/component/rsform/form/4-volunteer-opportunities">here</a>.</div>
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I’m off to Renmark for the weekend to meet & talk with 250 ladies for International Quilters Day! Looking forward to meeting you all…. I’ll have a special offer for all attendees.<br />
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Until next time… happy quilting!<br />
Tracey<br />
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<br />TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-61355872146726185572016-03-12T15:00:00.000+10:302016-03-12T15:00:03.078+10:30Countdown is on!Only one more day until you can purchase your classes to AMQ Festival 2016.<br />
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To make the process a little quicker, I recommend that you go and purchase your Registration Fee now, so that you can create your account in the ticketing system.<br />
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Then after we open you simply have to login to your account and commence ‘buying’ your classes all in one shopping cart.<br />
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If you wait until the last minute you will need to complete the purchase of your registration fee and then login again to purchase classes.<br />
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For further assistance on navigating the ticketing system this <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/images/documents/Ticketingtips.pdf">document</a> can be downloaded with screenshots to assist you.<br />
REGISTRATIONS for classes will open at 12.01am CST (Adelaide, SA time) on 14th March, 2016<br />
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To make this really clear - here are the times in different time zones to refer to.<br />
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8.31am 13th March in New York, USA<br />
2.31pm 13th March in Germany, Europe<br />
9.31pm 13th March in Western Australia<br />
11.01pm 13th March in Northern Territory<br />
11.31pm 13th March in Queensland<br />
12.01am 14th March in South Australia<br />
12.31am 14th March in NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas<br />
2.31am 14th March in New Zealand<br />
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Have you booked your accommodation in Adelaide yet? We do have some hotels very close to the Adelaide Convention Centre that have provided special pricing just for attendees to Festival. Please find all their information on our <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/general-info/accommodations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to be able to book your rooms to obtain these prices.</div>
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Please note that the Adelaide Railway Station is right next door and the Adelaide Tram stops right in front of the Convention Centre on North Terrace as well. If you choose to not stay in the city, then find accommodation within easy distance of a train or tram line & it will be easy to travel in each day.</div>
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The Adelaide Convention Centre is located on North Terrace in the city, only 10 minutes from Adelaide International Airport. There are airport buses that travel between the airport and the city to major hotels all the time. Details and contact information are on the <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/general-info/travelinfo" target="_blank">Travel page</a> of our website.</div>
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If you are planning on making a holiday out of your trip & arriving early or staying longer, then find out ‘What’s on’ in Adelaide & available tours that you can do <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/general-info/family-fun-events-tours" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Now I certainly will have my fingers crossed that everyone can smoothly purchase tickets on Sunday! Please do not phone me if you have problems. <a href="mailto:info@amqfestival.com.au" target="_blank">Email me</a> instead & I can work through them in order of receipt in the morning.<br />
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Happy planning & shopping!<br />
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<br />TraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-1828696861132897682016-03-09T07:00:00.000+10:302016-03-09T07:00:21.151+10:30Do you use a ruler with your Domestic machine?<div align="left">
It has been on our ‘wish list’ for a very long time to be able to
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Sweet 16 machines by <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/dsm-hands-on" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Hopkins and Narelle Morris.</a><br />
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Rulers used in their classes will focus on the Handi Quilter rulers, that
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For those wishing to learn the basics & just get started using a Bernina
Q20 sitdown longarm machine then look no further than classes with <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/dsm-hands-on" target="_blank">Chris O’Brien</a>. Only 6 seats available with a machine each to stitch on! One of her
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Of course all rulers will work on all machines! We have lots of choices which
is wonderful for us. So much talent & inspiration from our teachers on all
sized machines at Festival this year. Even the <a href="http://amqfestival.com.au/index.php/longarm-demo-lecture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">demo/lecture classes</a> on different
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CLASS REGISTRATIONS OPEN 12.01AM 14th MARCH....<br />
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Happy quilting<br />
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TraceyTraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-54097836466572090282016-03-06T13:37:00.003+10:302016-03-06T13:37:52.870+10:30Do you 'Slow Stitch'?Introducing the amazingly funny, talented and inspirational
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Mark Lipinski</h4>
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You will be hard pressed to find a more entertaining lecture and enjoyable
quilting class than one taken with international quilt teacher and quilt fabric
designer and creator and Executive Editor of Quilter's Home magazine, Mark
Lipinski’s Fabric Trends and Mark Lipinski’s Christmas 365 magazines. Mark's no
holds barred, brutally honest, riotous talks are half about quilting, half show
& tell, and all stand-up comedy.<br />Mark introduced The Slow Stitching
Movement to quilters in June 2014 with a twice record-breaking webinar, and with
that success, expanded the concept of Slow Stitching to knitters, crocheters,
and the needle arts in November 2014.<br />Currently, Mark hosts a series of “DIY
quilting videos” available on CraftDaily.com, and has recently appeared on Iowa
Public Television’s Quilts of Valor Special hosted by Marianne Fons, along with
special guests, Eleanor Burns and Alex Anderson. That appearance led to a
becoming a featured celebrity guest on Quilt In A Day’s webinar series and is
featured in the latest Eleanor Burns book, All Star Quilts, featuring Marianne
Fons, Nancy Zieman, and Alex Anderson. For the last six years, Mark has sat on
the Board of Directors for the international Quilt Alliance.<br />
As a designer, Mark's work has been seen in and on the covers of magazines
such as McCall's Quilting, Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting, Quilty, McCall's
Quick Quilts, Just Cross Stitch, Quiltmaker, American Patchwork and Quilting’s
Quilts and More, The Quilter, Irish Quilting, Fabric Trends magazines, various
special interest publications, as well as patterned designs in all of his own
titles.<br />
Mark will be presenting a number of classes on domestic machines - some quite
exclusive with small numbers to ensure a highly personalised experience. These
will fill fast, so you will need to be prepared to sign up quick to ensure a
seat! <br />
Please share this news with all your friends so that they don’t miss out on
the opportunity to meet and learn from the best of the best.<br />
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AMQA Inc.</h3>
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Australian Machine Quilting Association Inc. is again holding
their quilt show. </div>
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This is a biennial event which showcases the immense talent of
machine quilters across Australia and internationally. This is the only event in
Australia dedicated to machine quilting. There are wonderful prizes to be won
and many categories to choose from.</div>
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Entry form : You can <a href="http://amqa.com.au/amqas-2016-entry-form/">enter online </a>or download
the form-<a href="http://amqa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/AMQAS-QuiltEntryForm-2016-V5.pdf">
AMQA 2016 Show Entry</a></div>
Categories:
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<li><strong>INNOVATIVE CUSTOM Large: </strong>Minimum of 240”, maximum of 480”
perimeter. Heirloom/Show quilts have been specifically designed as quilt show
entries and/or not intended to be used as functional bed quilts. Fibres, fringe,
crystals and embellishments of any other kind are permitted.
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<li><strong>INNOVATIVE CUSTOM Small:</strong> Minimum 60”, maximum 240”
perimeter. Heirloom/Show quilts have been specifically designed as quilt show
entries and/or not intended to be used as functional quilts. Fibres, fringe,
crystals and embellishments of any other kind are permitted.
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<li><strong>WHOLECLOTH: </strong>Minimum of 100” perimeter, maximum of 480”
perimeter. The entry must be a single piece of fabric or minimally pieced from
the same fabric to increase size only. The Wholecloth piece should be designed
to highlight the many quilting techniques of today’s machine quilters,
including, meandering or background quilting, straight lines, feathers,
continuous line and non-continuous line designs. The quilting must be the
dominant feature of the Wholecloth and the quilting should encompass the entire
quilt. Painting or other embellishments are not permitted in this category.
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<li><strong>TRADITIONAL CUSTOM LARGE: </strong>Minimum of 240” perimeter,
maximum of 480” perimeter. This category is for those functional bed quilts that
we do for ourselves or for our customers that are meant for daily use but have
been machine quilted with high quality custom quilting techniques. No
embellishments, metallic threads or thread painting of any kind are permitted in
this category.
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<li><strong>TRADITIONAL CUSTOM SMALL: </strong>Minimum 60”, maximum 240”
perimeter. This category is for those functional quilts that we do for ourselves
or for our customers that are meant for daily use but have been machine quilted
with high quality custom quilting techniques. No embellishments, metallic
threads or thread painting of any kind are permitted in this category.
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<li><strong>THREAD ART</strong><strong> /PICTORIAL: </strong>Minimum of 100”
perimeter, maximum of 280” perimeter. Involving thread play and/or a mixture of
mediums and embellishments. All embellishments must be firmly attached and
quilt must be able to be hung conventionally and with minimal care required.
All quilts entered in this category must be the original design of the quilt
maker and not made under the direction of another person in a workshop/course
situation.
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<li><strong>MACHINE EMBROIDERY:</strong> Minimum of 240” perimeter and maximum
of 480” perimeter. The quilt must incorporate machine executed embroidered
blocks or machine embroidered appliqués or motifs as a significant design
element. Hand embroidery is not allowed in this category. Specialty threads and
embellishments are allowed. The quilt will be judged equally on the quilting
<strong><em>and</em></strong> machine embroidery.
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<li><strong>EDGE-TO-EDGE: </strong>Minimum of 240” perimeter, maximum of 480”
perimeter. An all-over-the-quilt pattern which is continuous-line derived from a
pantograph or freehand quilting. The quilting design must cover the quilt
completely from one edge to the other. Painting on fabric is permitted in this
category.
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<li><strong>MODERN:</strong> Maximum of 480” perimeter.This category is for
those quilts which encompass the Modern Quilting style. Modern quilts are
functional and can display features such as solid &/or bold colours,
simplicity, minimalism or improvisational piecing. Features can include
asymmetry, the use of reinterpreted traditional blocks, the use of modern prints
and negative spaces. No embellishments permitted. </li>
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<em></em><strong>AMQA Inc. Quilt Show – AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED</strong>
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<strong>Best of Show</strong>
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<strong>Runner up Best of Show</strong>
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<strong>1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> </strong>in each
category if applicable (as per above)
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<strong>Novice Award</strong> – This is an additional award given to a
quilter who has begun quilting since October 2014, either on a Domestic Sewing
Machine, Short or Long arm and have NOT entered any other AMQA Inc exhibition.
This award is applicable to a quilt entered into any of the above categories.
Please indicate on entry form if you wish to be considered for this award.
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<em>Note about quilts that are machine quilted with a Computerized Quilting
System (CQS): Any quilt that is machine quilted with a CQS may be entered into
the categories except for the edge to edge category. Utilization of a CQS is not
a guarantee of perfection since stitch quality, stitch length, design choice and
proper design placement are important factors for ALL machine quilters.</em>
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We have immense talent here in Australia and I urge you to consider entering
this competition to show the world our unique styles of quilting.</h5>
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Happy quilting<br />
TraceyTraceyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053887599129545542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176115926415332065.post-3278285373462116262016-02-26T18:20:00.001+10:302016-02-26T18:20:32.474+10:30Our GOLD Sponsor!<div style="text-align: center;">
AMQ Festival welcomes a partnership with </div>
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Kennard & Kennard Fabrics as a Gold Sponsor!</div>
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Events on this scale simply can’t exist without valued sponsors, vendors, teachers, volunteers and especially our attendees. 2016 is shaping up to be bigger & better than ever, with 3 festivals experience now, we are determined to continue to provide the best quality teachers, classes & vendors for all attendees. We now have 97 classes, presented by 22 teachers from across Australia, Germany, USA & Canada! </div>
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All our sponsors are a very important part of the quilting industry and as such I’m sure you will recognise their products. Some are wholesalers, some are machine suppliers, quilt shops, small businesses and also individuals that choose to support us to benefit the industry and those that are involved. We will endeavour to feature each of our sponsors over the next few newsletters, so please let them know how much we appreciate their involvement next time you are shopping with them.</div>
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A note from our Gold Sponsor:</div>
<br /><i><b>Kennard & Kennard are thrilled to have the privilege of being the Gold Sponsor for the Australian Machine Quilting Festival 2016! As an Australian Wholesale fabric supplier with a dedication to quality, Kennard and Kennard are committed to providing you with the highest quality materials and designs across Australia.<br />Our 100% Cotton Extra Wide Quilt Backings under our brand <a href="http://kkfabrics.com.au/product-category/wide-quilt-backings/">Burrangong Backings Australia</a> are our specialty. We have the largest range of 108 inch/280cm Wide Backings, known for their superior quality, quilting convenience and ability to make the backs of your quilts just as special as the front. Kennard & Kennard are a family owned and operated business, always striving for customer satisfaction and offering new and exciting ranges to suit your needs. If we can assist you in any way, we would love to hear from you.<br /><br />Best Regards<br /><br />Russell Kennard – Director</b></i><a href="" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><div>
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All attendees will receive in their Registration Backpacks, fat quarters of fabric from Kennard & Kennard Fabrics to see & feel the great quality of their fabrics. Perfect to use for both quilt tops & backings!</div>
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Now for some updates on Registrations:</div>
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Right now you can view the <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/index.php/classes/online-registration" target="_blank">Online Registration</a> page & see all our classes in date/time order. You will find more detailed information, supply lists & kit inclusions when you click on the ‘info’ link or on the title of the class. Please read the information on this page. For further assistance on navigating the ticketing system this <a href="http://www.amqfestival.com.au/images/documents/Ticketingtips.pdf" target="_blank">document</a> can be downloaded with screenshots to assist you. Many thanks to my proof readers who have tested the ticketing system and have assisted in creating and improving the Class Catalogue over the past three weeks as well. It is now at the printers and will be ready to be distributed when they are received. A copy will also be online for you to download to your own device after I get the proofs back.</div>
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Class registrations will open at 12.01am CST (Adelaide time zone) on 14th March 2016.</div>
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There is a Class Registration Fee** which will be payable by all students nominating for classes and the cost is $80.00 (inc GST). This fee not only helps towards teachers fees and expenses, staff time, supplies and equipment but also offers benefits to students.<br />These benefits include 4 days admission into the show and vendor mall, and also a gorgeous backpack complete with goodies including a neck wallet, pen, pad, fat quarters of quality fabric from our Gold Sponsor - Kennard & Kennard Fabrics, commemorative AMQF Pin, pattern, thread, vouchers, samples, and a copy of the new Creative Patchwork & Quilting magazine and more. This is a value in excess of $200-<div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">All shops and businesses are invited to offer discount vouchers/coupons/samples to be included in these packages to further enhance our students shopping experience and to promote your products. Please <a href="mailto:tracey@amqfestival.com.au" target="_blank">contact <span id="cloak41616" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="-webkit-transition: color 400ms, background-color 400ms; box-sizing: border-box; transition: color 400ms, background-color 400ms;">us</span></span></span></a> to arrange this.</em></div>
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AMQ Festival Cocktail Party</div>
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<b>Date: </b>Thursday 25th August 2016</div>
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<b>Time: </b>4.30pm</div>
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<b>Tickets:</b> $70 pp available online & at the registration desk until noon 25th August 2016</div>
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Join us in an exciting evening to launch the 2016 Festival with musical entertainment, amazing prize draw, cocktail food and a complimentary beer, wine, sparkling or soft drink is provided. </div>
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Cash bar will be available.</div>
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Presentation of the <b>Minda Benefit Quilt Challenge</b> winners </div>
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followed by a special presentation by Guest Quilter -</div>
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<b><i>Mark Lipinski (USA)</i></b></div>
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<b>“The Unexpected Journey of an Out of Control Quilter Travelling the World and What He Encountered Along the Way”: A Trunk Show & Lecture</b></div>
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You will be hard pressed to find a more entertaining lecture and trunk show than one with international quilt teacher, quilt and fabric designer and creator of The Slow Stitching Movement (www.slowstitching.com), Mark Lipinski. Mark’s sometimes PG-13, no holds barred, brutally honest, riotous talks are half quilting, half show and tell and all stand-up comedy!</div>
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NEW FOR 2016!!</h3>
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We value ALL our students that keep coming back and who also spread the word to their mates about Festival. This helps us to work harder to bring what you are asking for to Australia each time. </div>
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We would like to show our appreciation by introducing a </div>
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Bring-a-Mate Reward Program</h2>
If you have taken classes at a previous AMQ Festival and you have a mate that has never been who would like to join you, then we would like to reward you. When you (the previous AMQ Festival student) and a mate sign up for classes at the same time we will refund the previous student $25 of the registration fee. <br /><br />Yes, it’s that easy! Here are a few things to remember:<br /><br /><b>YOUR MATE MUST SIGN UP WITH YOU IN ORDER TO QUALIFY!</b><br /><br />Both registrations must be submitted with a unique e-mail address for each student and within 2 hours of each other.<br /><br /><b>$25 of the REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED TO THE RETURNING STUDENT!</b><br /><ul>
<li>Put your mate’s name in the questionnaire of the online registration form. </li>
<li>Tick relevant boxes that you have been a student at AMQ Festival.</li>
<li>Only students who have not previously taken classes at a AMQ Festival are eligible as a “Mate.” </li>
<li>One reward/referral per previous student.</li>
<li>The Bring-a-Mate Reward Program runs from March 14th through June 15th 2016</li>
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To encourage immediate family members to also come along and take classes, we are providing a discounted Family Registration Fee of only $30 if a full Registration Fee is already purchased. This allows you to purchase classes without receiving a second bag full of goodies. Please <a href="mailto:admin@amqfestival.com.au">contact</a> us direct to arrange this.<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D4176115926415332065%23editor&media=https%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-aCb2DcWzoyU%2FVs_91tGHXsI%2FAAAAAAAABrQ%2FNphZXwOPTGo%2Fs320%2Fdoor%252Bprize%252Bimage.jpg&xm=h&xv=sa1.37.01&xuid=0zgm3Y9cyH9Q&description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1940px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D4176115926415332065%23editor&media=https%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-aCb2DcWzoyU%2FVs_91tGHXsI%2FAAAAAAAABrQ%2FNphZXwOPTGo%2Fs320%2Fdoor%252Bprize%252Bimage.jpg&xm=h&xv=sa1.37.01&xuid=0zgm3Y9cyH9Q&description=" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1940px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a></div>
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Lots of information to take in today. But we only have just over 2 weeks until registrations open…</div>
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Keep sharing the news with all your friends so they don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime with the experience of AMQ Festival in Adelaide.</div>
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Until next time… happy quilting.</div>
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Tracey</div>
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