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[Thrawn70]

This is to give the Ipswich Costumers a look at what is happening in 2012 in the SEQ area. The few of us in this group have decided that, 1. Not to start until March, as the beginning of the year is always hectic; and 2. a great way to productively costume, is to come together at Sewing Bees so that we, as costumers, can share our knowledge of sewing.

Newcomers may feel that you have to be an experienced sewer to be a part of the ACG. That is not true. We were all beginners once, and through shared knowledge, we have become experienced sewers. Everyone has a gift. What's yours? Let's find out together.

Below you will find the dates and locations of the Sewing Bees, Ipswich Chapter Events, as well as yearly non- ACG events that are popular amoung our QLD members to attend. That does not mean that you have to make a costume for every event that you want to go to.

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MARCH

* Sunday 18th: Welcome and Sewing Bee 10am at Thrawn70's house (PM Thrawn70 for his address)
A chance to get to know each other and find out what it is you would love to do in costuming.

Friday 30th - Sunday 1st April: Way We Were Fair: Community Hall - Mount Gravatt Show Grounds.
A fair full of Vintage Pieces to admire and to buy. Time to seek out your vintage and shop! Or just shop!
There is a carpool being organised to go on the Friday night, look for the thread.


APRIL

* Sunday 15th: Sewing Bee 10am: at Thrawn70's house (PM Thrawn70 for his address)

Friday 20th -Sunday 22nd: Gold Coast SUPANOVA
This is the first time that SUPANOVA will be host 2 SUPANOVA's in QLD! Pop Culture here we come!

Wednesday 25th April - Sunday 6th May: Ipswich Festival 2012
The Ipswich Festival is an annual multi-disciplinary festival that fosters and encourages an atmosphere which brings families together to enjoy the many free attractions. The Ipswich Festival showcases a broad and bold program of entertainment and arts that continues to entertain, inspire and celebrate the essence of our City's culture, spirit and community to the highest calibre.

The Festival opens each year with Fire on the River - a spectacular fireworks display, free to the public. The festival parade followed by the Top of Town Festival Street Party is held on the first Saturday (28th April). The Festival Parade is a family favourite of the Ipswich Festival and attracts over 10,000 people each year to see the floats pass by.

This is another chance to get all historical, retro, or whatever creation you want to wear during the various events of this wonderful festival.


MAY

*Sunday 6th: Sewing Bee 10am: at fairyprincess's place. (PM fairyprincess for her address)
Time to put the finishing touches to the B&W Cocktail Evening?

*Saturday 19th: Black and White Cocktail Evening to be held at Thrawn70's house. 7pm - til we go home!
This Ipswich Inaugural Event will be a Black and White theme Cocktail Party. While black and white are the prevalent theme for the night, you can add your own dash of colour and creativity to compliment your costume.
Athena will be organising a Trivia Game for the night. BYO alcohol and plate of savouries or dessert to share. No stilettos, they wreak my floor.
PM Thrawn70 for his address.


JUNE

Saturday 9th - Monday 11th: History Alive: A Journey Through Time
A living time line of history festival that explores our heritage from Rome to the Vietnam Era. The event is held at Fort Lytton. The Guild will have a static display, so if anyone wanting to attend as well as volunteer a couple of hours at the stand, contact Cherie.

*Sunday 24th: Sewing Bee 10am: Joybelle will be hosting this bee. PM her for the address.

JULY

Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th: Abby Tournament at Abbystowe, Caboolture
If Medieval is your thing then this is the event for you. Visitors can enjoy of the Jousting, Mock Batlles, Dancing, and Music of this era. A stroll through the Medieval Markets is a must to find many wonders.

*Sunday 15th: Sewing Bee 10am: Thrawn70's house.


AUGUST

*Sunday 12th Sewing Bee at 10am: Location TBA

Friday 10th - Sunday 12th: Way We Were Fair: Community Hall - Mount Gravatt Show Grounds.
A fair full of Vintage Pieces to admire and to buy. Another time to wear your vintage and shop! Or just shop!

*Saturday 18th: The Ballroom Blitz

*Saturday 25th: ACG Ball in Adelaide
The 15th National Costumers Ball is the ACG event of the year. Another chance to get your costume on, meet other Guild Members and dance the night away!


SEPTEMBER

*Sunday 16th: Sewing Bee10am: Thrawn's House. PM for the address
This will a planning meeting for 2013. So if you have any ideas for 2013, bring them along.

OCTOBER

*Sunday 21st: Sewing Bee 10am: Thrawn's House
This will be the last Sewing Bee for the year just before the Brisbane SUPANOVA. Maybe a little tea, cake and frivolity to mark the occasion?


NOVEMBER

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th: SUPANOVA Brisbane
Another Pop Culture Event to dress up, have your picture taken a lot, and meet new friends. Most of us stay in Brisbane for this event and have dinner on the Friday or Saturday night in China Town. It's loads of fun!

*Sunday 25th November: Ipswich Chapter Christmas Party. Location TBA
Time to relax and enjoy the company of creative friends and family.

DECEMBER

Monday 10th: Proclaimation Day at Newstead House
An opportunity to wear a crinoline gown. Newstead House celebrates the separation of QLD from NSW in 1859 each year with a small ceremony. It is followed by drinks and nibblies on the deck, and the singing of Christmas Carols around the grand piano in the sitting room.

[Dragonboy70]

Loved the sewing bee Thanks all