Better Craft Ideas - NEW for 2011

Join Tara Dennis and the Better Homes and Gardens craft editors, Julia Matthews, Kitiya Palaskas and Dora Papas in the Better Craft Ideas Workshop. They'll show you quick and easy projects you can make on the day then take home. What's more, all the workshops are FREE to attend!

Friday 23 September

Time	Topic/Host
11am	Learn to make your own beautiful Christmas Cards Learn all the latest skills and techniques from qualified papercraft designers - inspiring you to create gorgeous cards for the Christmas season. Spotlight's demonstration shows the stunning results possible using their latest Christmas scrapbooking and cardmaking products. Hosted by: Spotlight
12pm	Make a Hand-Stitched Quilt Panel Basic stitches, beautiful results! Working with colourful quilting fabrics, buttons, felt, ribbons, interfacing and simple stitching, you’ll create your own ready-to-frame quilt panel featuring easy yo-yo flowers. Your completed panel can also be used on a cushion or as part of a fabulous quilt. Hosted by: Julia Matthews, Better Homes and Gardens Craft Editor
1pm	Christmas Decoration Workshop Beat the last-minute Christmas panic and join in the festive spirit at the show! There’s a Santa sack stuffed full of clever decorating ideas for your home. With expert tips and time-saving shortcuts, you’ll have Christmas sorted in plenty of time to kick back and really enjoy the celebrations! Hosted by: Dora Papas, Better Homes and Gardens Deputy Editor
2pm	Create Quick and Easy Tassels Create your own tassels from basic supplies and be amazed by the countless ways to use them. From cushions to drapes, jewellery and bag accents, there’s a tassel to finish off every crafting project. This hands-on demonstration will have you making your own tassels on the day! Hosted by: Kitiya Palaskas, Better Homes and Gardens Craft Online Producer
3pm	Professional style earrings made easy Learn the techniques and skills needed to make stunning BLING wire earrings with artist and designer, Carolyne Brennan. Carolyne will walk you through the steps of how to make your own wire hoop and turn it into a fashion statement. Anything is possible when you know how! Hosted by: Hot Dot Designs by Carolyne Brennan, Professional Artist/Designer/Tutor
4pm	Learn to Create Canvas Art Hosted by: Spotlight

Saturday 24 September

Time	Topic/Host
11am	Learn to make your own beautiful Christmas Cards Learn all the latest skills and techniques from qualified papercraft designers - inspiring you to create gorgeous cards for the Christmas season. Spotlight's demonstration shows the stunning results possible using their latest Christmas scrapbooking and cardmaking products. Hosted by: Spotlight
12pm	Make a Hand-Stitched Quilt Panel Basic stitches, beautiful results! Working with colourful quilting fabrics, buttons, felt, ribbons, interfacing and simple stitching, you’ll create your own ready-to-frame quilt panel featuring easy yo-yo flowers. Your completed panel can also be used on a cushion or as part of a fabulous quilt. Hosted by: Julia Matthews, Better Homes and Gardens Craft Editor
1pm	Create Summer Fabric Drink Coasters with Tara Dennis courtesy of Husqvarna and Hobbysew Join Tara in a workshop where she’ll show you how to create four square drink coasters that are perfect for summer entertaining, barbeques, cocktail evenings or to add a personalised touch to festive table settings. She’ll also share handy machine-sewing tips using Husqvarna machines. Hosted by: Tara Dennis
2pm	Create Quick and Easy Tassels Create your own tassels from basic supplies and be amazed by the countless ways to use them. From cushions to drapes, jewellery and bag accents, there’s a tassel to finish off every crafting project. This hands-on demonstration will have you making your own tassels on the day! Hosted by: Kitiya Palaskas, Better Homes and Gardens Craft Online Producer
3pm	Create greeting cards and tags with a spring theme Hosted by: Fantasia
4pm	Learn to Create Canvas Art Hosted by: Spotlight

Sunday 25 September

Time	Topic/Host
11am	Learn to make your own beautiful Christmas Cards Learn all the latest skills and techniques from qualified papercraft designers - inspiring you to create gorgeous cards for the Christmas season. Spotlight's demonstration shows the stunning results possible using their latest Christmas scrapbooking and cardmaking products. Hosted by: Spotlight
12pm	Make a Hand-Stitched Quilt Panel Basic stitches, beautiful results! Working with colourful quilting fabrics, buttons, felt, ribbons, interfacing and simple stitching, you’ll create your own ready-to-frame quilt panel featuring easy yo-yo flowers. Your completed panel can also be used on a cushion or as part of a fabulous quilt. Hosted by: Julia Matthews, Better Homes and Gardens Craft Editor
1pm	Create Summer Fabric Drink Coasters with Tara Dennis courtesy of Husqvarna and Hobbysew Join Tara in a workshop where she’ll show you how to create four square drink coasters that are perfect for summer entertaining, barbeques, cocktail evenings or to add a personalised touch to festive table settings. She’ll also share handy machine-sewing tips using Husqvarna machines. Hosted by: Tara Dennis
2pm	Create Quick and Easy Tassels Create your own tassels from basic supplies and be amazed by the countless ways to use them. From cushions to drapes, jewellery and bag accents, there’s a tassel to finish off every crafting project. This hands-on demonstration will have you making your own tassels on the day! Hosted by: Kitiya Palaskas, Better Homes and Gardens Online Producer
3pm	Create greeting cards and tags with a spring theme Hosted by: Fantasia
4pm	Learn to Create Canvas Art Hosted by: Spotlight