February 5 Loch Craf & Quilt Fesitval, Loch Village, South Gippsland Highway, South Gippsland Vic. A wide variety of craft displays and stalls, in conjuction with the Loch Woodwork Festival. 90 minutes from Melbourne. Open 10am–4pm. For more information phone Carol (03) 5659 4310 or email Helen lindton@fastmail.fm

February 18–19 Southern Highlands Quilters Guild Biannual Quilt & Craft Show, Mittagong RSL Clubn, corner Bessemer Street and Old Hume Highway, Mittagong NSW. This show will be supporting "Challenge Southern Highlands" an organisation that provides employment at Welby Garden Centre for adults with disabilities from the local community. Over 100 members’ quilts and wallhangings on display, as well as craft creations and a challenge mini quilt section with the theme of "Freshly Picked". A selection of handmade crafts will be for sale and at least 6 retailer stalls in attendance. Refreshments available from the Mittagong RSL Club. Open Saturday 10am–4.30pm and Sunday 10am–4pm. Entry $5, children under 12 free. For more information contact Ann (02) 4878 5176 or email ann_noel@bigpond.com  

February 25–March 1 Grampains Texture, Halls Gap, Grampians National Park WA. A myriad of two to four day workshops under the direction of 14 national and international tutors, ranging from felting and knitting, to stitching and doll-making. Lunch and morning tea provided at all workshops, various charges apply. For more information, contact Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre 1800 065 599, email grampianstexture@gmail.com, or visit http://completecraft.com.au/www.grampianstexture.com.au