An Impressive list of special features 
and Very Special Guests
is taking shape
 for the 2009 Show
Watch this space
for exciting announcements
as Guest Bookings are confirmed 

will not disappoint.
Read on and learn what fabulous 
things we have in store for 2009.

Claremont Showgrounds Exhibitions Centre

Not only is there FREE PARKING available inside the grounds but the 
train stops at the showgrounds station.  The courtesy coach will also
be operating throughout the showgrounds to help make this show, 
one of the most accessible ever also allowing easy access for the
disabled.  Full cafeteria facilities are also provided.

See what's new in craft
with exciting new products and techniques
plus hundreds of show bargains
from the leading local and interstate suppliers
- many for the first time in WA!

WA  QUILT  EXPO
WA  QUILT  EXPO
WA  QUILT  EXPO
WA  QUILT  EXPO
WA  QUILT  EXPO

 
The WA Quilt Expo display proved 
a real winner at our 2008 Show
 The Southern Country Quilters
will be back in 2009
with all NEW inspiring Quilts
for your viewing pleasure

Another
Very Special Feature
this year

The Embroiderers' Guild of WA
40th Anniversary Exhibition
"Through the
Eye of a Needle"

An exhibition celebrating the history of the Guild
from its foundation to the present.
This superb exhibition features hundreds of embroideries
traditional & contemporary showing the evolution of
embroidery & lace in WA since 1969

WA CRAFT Quilt & Stitch Show 

Special Guests
for the 2009 show are:


Maggie Grey ~ UK 
Author and Textile Artist
www.workshopontheweb.com/chezgrey
www.magstitch.blogspot.com
www.d4daisy.com/


Helen Gray ~ ACT 
Quilter and Textile Artist
member of Canberra based tACTtile group

and presenter of the
fabulous Quilt Exhibition entitled
"Collections"


Margaret Leyland ~ WA 
Knitting & Felting Artisan
on Crossways Wool & Fabric Stand

Extra Special features  
presented exclusively for this show are:

This will be a huge area devoted specifically to showcase
quilting, textile art and special guests including feature displays from:

"Southern Country Quilters Assoc." ~  Annual Quilt Exhibition hundreds of superb quilts on show. ~  The Longarm Quilters Exhibition

Sponsors of Peoples Choice Award 
for the WA Quilt Expo is
Cockburn Sewing Centre and Brother

	"Collections" Quilt Exhibition ~  is an inspiring body of work from tACTile
	"Through the Eye of a Needle" ~ 40th Anniversary Exhibition from The Embroiderers' Guild of WA
	* Maggie Grey * Textile Artist ~  Special Guest from the UK
	"Beautiful Batik" ~ Exhibition of Indonesia
	* Helen Gray * Quilt Artist ~  Special Guest from Canberra
	"Connections" ~ Textile competition sponsored by The Thread Studio
	"Art to Wear 2009"  ~  from all over Australia

Other Special Features:

	Focus on WA Bear Makers
	WA Teddy Bear Challenge 2009 ~  Pattern and rules available from Teddy Tree (click here)
	Australian Cloth Doll Challenge 2009