GYMPIE AND  DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK BRANCH,  BENDIGO BANK

quilt & craft spectacular

One of Queensland’s largest and most prestigious showcases of traditional and contemporary quilting, art quilts, fibre & textile arts, is located within the onsite Pavilion. It is said to be comparable to major Brisbane quilting exhibitions.

showcase of 170+ quilts

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A SHOWCASE OF QUILTS

TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY ARTQUILTS

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

FANTASTCAL COLOURS

HANDSTITCHING, BORO & MORE

artisan exhibit 1

STREET ART CREATIONS

WOW - YARN BOMBING

CRAZY CROCHET

artisan exhibit 2

A SELECTION OF OVER 20 QUEENSLAND QUILTERS WINNERS

INCLUDING BEST OF SHOWS

INCLUDING AWARD WINNERS

artisan exhibit 3

SUSTAINABLE STITCHING

RECYCLING/ UPCYCLING

RE-USE, REMAKE, REPURPOSE

Offering wonderful wares, make’n’takes and heaps of free demonstrations – you’ll be sure to grab a bargain, find that elusive perfect accessory, source another “must-have” item and find the perfect gift… there’s everything from the latest innovations, machines, fabrics, gadgets and notions to home-made wares: exquisite and elegant to proudly quirky and unique!

Keep an eye on this space – we’ll announce our artisan traders soon!!

FABRICS, FIBRES, MACHINES, NOTIONS

HANDMADE ARTISAN WARES

MEET THE MAKERS

Workshops are still in the planning stages and will be announced early 2025. But we can announce now that there will be more than ever before, for those who want to learn a a craft or heritage trade  – from the experts.

When the workshops are confirmed, please contact admin@makersfair.auto book and let us know your name, contact details, which workshop you’d like to book…. and enjoy!

MAKE’N’TAKES

No pre-event booking required to join in onsite Make-n’Takes – this is a fun way to create your own take-home treasure. Keep checking and we’ll have a list of exhibitors offering Make-n-Takes.

HAVE A GO!

Try your hand at leadlighting, mosaic work, sign writing, block printing, weaving coppersmiting and more!

QUILTING SLOW STITCHING EMBROIDERY MORE

LOTS OF MAKE'N'TAKES!

WORKSHOPS - HERITAGE CRAFTS

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