Free Daily Seminars
Expert retailers are at AQC to pass on great tips and the latest techniques in these FREE seminars, open to all AQC visitors. No booking required. Seminars run for 30 minutes.
10:30am: Easy & Controlled Quilting! with Pauline’s Quilters World
Do you struggle with free-motion quilting? Pauline will boost your confidence as she demonstrates her technique to master Controlled Quilting, using a standard sewing machine with an open toe foot, leaving the feed dogs up and sewing in a straight line.
11am: Threaducation with Jennifer Moore from WonderFil Specialty Threads
Learn more about our 36 different thread lines, from 3wt to 100wt thread. There’s something for every craft!
11:30am: Do it the easy way with Helen Stubbings from
Hugs ‘n Kisses
Learn the tools and products that take the pain points away from all the techniques we love or would love to love. Helen has developed methods and products over the years that mean you get perfect results every time without the stress points so that every stitch is enjoyable.
12:30pm: Get Dressed Up With These Woven and Wondrous Creations with Pauline’s Quilters World
Finally, an exciting way to use up your stash on fun projects. Join Pauline as she takes you through all the different ways to make amazing wearable creations. See how to make unique bags, hats, vests and how to put these together by using weaving techniques.
1pm: Piecing with a new approach using templates with Brenda Burgess from Flip la K
Discover our new approach to piecing using our latest template set, Gloucester Star. It’s fun, fast and you’ll complete accurate blocks every time – and there’s a Show & Tell in the wrap up!
1:30pm: Border fabric for great effect with templates and other stuff with Sue Bennett, Miss Sampson’s Drapery
Use templates with border fabrics and mix it with the usual!
2pm: The Future of Quilting is Quilt As You Go with Pauline’s Quilters World
Looking to create beautiful quilts without the hassle of traditional quilting methods? Look no further! Pauline will teach you the ins and outs of her Quilt As You Go (QAYG) quilting techniques.
You’ll learn step by step how to create stunning quilts with your sewing machine by using a variety of QAYG techniques such as Back to Back and Between the Block.
