Sandra Chandler Lawhon, USA

While struggling to piece a Double Wedding Ring quilt with many curves, Sandra developed the first prototype for her revolutionary Curve Master Presser Foot. She then pieced that queen-sized quilt in just three days!

Trunk Show: Curved-Piece Quilts Made Easy

An exciting, inspiring trunk show demonstrating how those challenging concave/convex, inside/outside curves of many beautiful quilt blocks are within the reach of all.

Time: Daily at 1.30pm

Fee: $10

Bookings: Punch with Judy, Stand A02

Location: Workshop 1

Visit Bernina, Stand B18, and meet award-winning quilter, author annd teacher, Deborah Louie. She will empower you with confidence, knowledge and skills to quilt your own quilts.

After a career in commercial textile printing, Deborah began her own quilting business from home. After five years and quilting more than 500 quilts she has worked out the best ways to use a domestic sewing machine to great effect.

Jennifer Forest, ACT

Jane Austen's Sewing Box is Jennifer's new book which brings her twin passions of history and craft together. The skills of Jane Austen's women, set in the historical and literary context, are brought to life in 18 step-by-step craft projects, including sewing, needlework, netting, painting, papercraft and knitting.

Book signing: Jennifer will be signing her book at Can Do Books, Stand H06, from 2.30pm before the seminar and then after the seminar.

Seminar: Jane Austen's Women and Their Regency Crafts
Explore the craft skills of Regency women in Jane Austen's novels.

Time: Saturday, August 8 at 3.30pm

Fee: None

Bookings: Not required: first in - limited seats

Location: Workshop 1