Handicraft Committee
SACWA is all about learning new skills while having fun along the way. Members of the Handicraft Committee are all committed “crafty ladies”, who enjoy passing on their talents to members, friends and family.
Handicraft Shop
The SACWA Handicraft Shop is upstairs in Mary Walker House, 30 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town, and is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
There is a wide range of items on sale, for many different crafts, all at very reasonable prices. Gift vouchers are also available.
Members volunteer to provide this service. Anyone interested in assisting would be very welcome. Please contact the State Office to find out more.
Sew, Stitch and Share
The Handicraft Committee hosts Sew, Stitch and Share sessions on the fourth Saturday of each month. These sessions are BYO craft projects.
Members of the Handicraft Committee will be available for support, and kits for popular items will be available for sale at a nominal cost. The Handicraft shop will also be open.
Come along and join in the fun! Meet members from other branches and share your skills and experience.
Handicraft Workshops
We organise a variety of handicraft workshops around the state, providing members with opportunities to learn and share skills.
Handicraft Committee members are able to visit your group or branch to share their expertise in card making, knitting, crochet or embroidery. All we ask is that we join you in shared refreshments.
You can now contact the Handicraft committee with possible dates, times and locations for workshops, handicraft shop orders, ask questions, or requests for judges for Table Days at handicraft@sacwa.org.au.
Multiple Dates
Recognised Crafts Taught at State Schools
1949. Gloves, Slippers,Needle weaving, Macrame,Baskets,Weekend Bags
1950. Patchwork, Leatherwork, Rush mats, Broomstick Weaving, Cane Baskets, Felt Pictures, Double Stitchery
1951. Holbein, Italian Quilting, Embossed Leather
1952. Leather Embossing, Lampshades, Applique', Assisi
1953. Lavender Baskets, Leather Embossing, Italian Quilting
1954. Applique', Needle weaving, Broomstick
1955. Assisi, Holbein, Rugs from old material
SCHOOLS STARTED AT HEAD QUARTERS
1956. Advanced Pottery, Florentine, Huckaback Darning
1957. Jacobean, Oriental Weaving (cane & plastic) Workbasket & lid, Huckaback Darning Cross Stitch
1958. Florentine, Pottery
1959. State Craft Exhibition
1960. Black Tudor Work, Macrame' Stool Seatings
1961. Drawn Fabric, Plastic Baskets (6 sided) on wooden frames
1962. Casual Bags, Dorset Stitch, Patterning
1963. Vanity Cases, Smocked Cushions 1964 Canvas Embroidery, Pottery, Revised Macrame'
1965. Cane Blackberry Baskets, Rush Seating and Huckabuck Mats
1966. Rush Flower Baskets, Hardanger, Waffle Weave
1967. Shadow Quilting, Twine Whisks, Raffia Covered Boxes (Tenerife)
1968. Tapestry Stitch, Crochet (Tricot), Drawn Fabric Edges
1969. Moccasins, Advanced Drawn Fabric 1970 Coiled Raffia, Needle Weaving
1971. Felt Toys, Holbein or Double Running, Assisi, Cross Stitch
1972. Hard Book Covers (soft spine) Sicilian Cut and Drawn
1973. Macrame, Log Cabin & Cathedral Patchwork, Hard Book Covers (HS Embroidery mounted)
1974. Canvas Embroidery, Clamshell Patchwork
1975. Cane Trays, Paper Mache’, Surface Stitchery, (netting extra)
1976. Drum Lampshades, Traditional & Modern Smocking, Dorset Stitch (Advanced Netting)
1977. Embroidery on Knitting, Braids, Handkerchief Edges
1978. Applique’, Covered Boxes (6 sided material)
1979. Crewel Embroidery, Basketry Natural Resources
1980. Felt Pictures Modern Version, Tudor Blackwork
1981. English Quilting, Tenerife Lace
1982. Florentine (mitred corners), Tatting, Cords & mitred corners & Handkerchief hems
1983. Hexagon Patchwork, Pattern Darning, Material Picture Frames
1984. Pulled Fabric, Round Covered Boxes, Flat Stitch or Satin Stitch (on Counted thread)
1985. Norweave on canvas, Folded Patchwork (star), Cross Stitch on even weave linen
1986. Tapestry Stitch, Traditional Smocking, Lining Cane Baskets
1987. Huckabuck, Hardanger Crochet (embroidery wool flower)
1988. Patchwork (cathedral window), Shadow Work, Canvas Embroidery
1989. Net Embroidery, Cross Stitch on windcheaters (using waste canvas)
1990. Applique’, Felt Toys, Assisi
1991. Ribbon Embroidery, Embroidery Stitch, Blackwork on Gingham
1992. Candlewicking, Dorset Stitchery, Dorset Buttons
1993. Crazy Patchwork, Sorbello Stitch, Florentine
1994. Battenburg Lace, Wool Embroidery, Crochet Braids
1995. Blackwork, Beading, Quilling
1996. Mountmellick, Patchwork and Filet Crochet
1997. Jacobean, Cutwork, Tassels & Cords
1998. Pulled Thread, Italian Quilting, Pattern Darning on Vinyl
1999. Suffolk Puff Patchwork, Hardanger, Parchment Craft
2000. Brazilian Embroidery, Knitting Techniques, Felt Craft
2001. Smocking, Filet Lace, Ribbon Roses
2002. Huckabuck, Bead Knitting, Stumpwork
2003. Gingham Lace, Canvas Embroidery, Patchwork Cushion
2004. Schwalm Embroidery, Candlewicking, Macrame’ Shopping Bag
2005. Largartera, Temari Balls, Shadow Work Embroidery
2006. Shadow Applique, Casalguidi, Sorbello
2007. Embroidered Bag, Crochet, Bargello
2008. Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Back Stitch, Chenille Work
2009. Drawn Thread Work, Needle Tatting, Colourque’
2010. Hardanger, Crazy Patchwork, Applique' & Glove Stitch on Felt
2011. Hexagon Patchwork, Bullion Stitch, Biscornu
2012. Knitting with two Circular Needles, Cut Work, Wessex Stitchery
2013. Needle-turn appliqué, Blackwork, Embroidery on Paper
2014. Portuguese White Work, Sashiko, Overlay Crochet
2015. Assisi, Mosaic Knitting, Apple Core paper piecing
2016. Spotty Chicken Scratch, Pulled Thread work, Fabric Weaving
2017. Bavarian Crochet, Huck Embroidery on Aida, Penny Rugs
2018. Hardanger, Kaleidoscope Canvas Work, Brioche Knitting