Family Bonus
Do you have a member in your family that would love to doa classat AMQF? Then we have the package just for you!A half price registration fee of $30.00 is being offered when a Registration Fee or...
View ArticleJune Update
The weeks are passing by rapidly and I apologise for the amount of time between our blogs! We are both working hard and certainly not resting on our laurels. The classes have been filling steadily...
View Article112 days to go!
Yes the countdown is on in earnest now for AMQ Festival 2014.We are delighted to let you know that the wonderful Otto Windler from Otto & Penny’s Sewing Centre, will be providing Bernina sewing...
View ArticleTeacher Profile
Jamie Wallen (USA)I'm so excited to do the profile on Jamie Wallen as he was a huge influence and help to me when I started free motion quilting. At the time I started quilting there were not the...
View ArticleMachines for hire for Mystery Classes!
Our last newsletter provided the news that we now have Bernina machines in all our Domestic Sewing machine classes for you to use instead of bringing your own. Now we have even MORE great news!A very...
View ArticleMachine Hire - Update
When registrations first opened we were inundated with questions regarding the need to bring your own machines to Jenny Doan's classes. The primary reason for requesting this is so that everyone would...
View ArticleJuly Update
Over the past few months we have been visiting groups to spread the word about the Australian Machine Quilting Festival and have met some absolutely wonderful people throughout our travels. Tuesday...
View ArticleTeacher Profiles
This week we are showcasing two Australian teachers, Lee Vause and Kathy Adams.Lee runs her business, Threads and Tangles, from a brand new studio that houses 2 longarm quilting machines, an industrial...
View Article63 days to go!
The clock is ticking… classes are filling! Some are very close to being totally full.Helen Godden – Liberation from the Ditch is now full.Unfortunately, Patti Hempen is unable to join us now, so her 2...
View ArticleNew classes!
At our 2012 festival we asked all those entering into our Lucky Door Prize competition, what type of classes they would like to ‘see’ at our 2014 event. We carefully compiled all this information &...
View ArticleSue's Sewing World Gala Dinner
Tickets are still available for the Sue's Sewing World Gala Dinner and we have a wonderful night planned for everyone! Included are a; fabulous 3 course meal, including soft drink packagegift from...
View ArticleThe Countdown has begun
AMQF 2014 is now less than 5 weeks away……….how did that happen we keep asking ourselves! All is going to plan and we are so excited and can't wait to catch up with everyone involved in AMQF. Classes...
View ArticleVendor news!
We are so excited to have all our vendors this year at Festival. You can find a list on our website of them all. Our Gold Sponsor this year is also coming to show us all their new products. Handi...
View ArticleStatler Classes are a highlight!
We are thrilled that Elizabeth Sewing Machines Co & Kelly Gallagher-Abbott are attending Festival this year & presenting a fantastic array of classes to suit all levels of students. Kelly...
View ArticleSome more Aussie star teachers!
Reminder:All students need to ensure that you have your barcoded tickets printed & bring with you to access your classes and collect your Registration bag or Festival package. If you have misplaced...
View Article20 days!!
Oh my, time is flying by very fast…Time for some more updates.Festival would not be as it is without our very generous sponsors. Please take a moment to view them all & express your appreciation by...
View ArticleJenny Doan Mystery Classes
There are only a limited number of vacancies in the first and third Mystery Classes being taught by Jenny Doan. If you are thinking you might like to attend then Sunday will be the last day that we'll...
View Article14 days oh my….
Time is flying by & we are putting all the finishing touches on everything ready to start in 2 weeks!Reminder: Please ensure you print ALL your barcoded tickets to allow you to collect your...
View ArticleTagging, Tickets & Supply Lists
This Newsletter is a reminder to ALL students - a little bit of housekeeping so to speak.If you are bringing your sewing machine or any electrical equipment to classes, then by law it must tagged and...
View ArticleRegistrations are Closing!
All registrations will be closed at 8pm on Friday September 26th which will allow us to get everything organised for our students. If you've been sitting on the fence thinking about registering for...
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