A passion for the arts and craft and not the monetary value is what is driving women to the CraftAlive Fair each year.
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Behind Sew Fab Narrandera is Leanne Ivanhoff who is putting a "modern twist" to traditional fabrics, bags and quilts.
"We do contemporary fabric, like bright, funky and quirky patterns, where as a lot of other places use traditional fabrics," she said.
Ms Ivanhoff said she has "always sewn" and cannot remember a time when she didn't.
"It's a passion, something you're born with and I don't think it's something that is learned," she said.
"I think everyone has it, but their passion might be for something different."
Melbourne-based Elva Lange turned her scarf making creations into miniature garden kits about three years ago, following inspiration from her son-in-law.
"The gardens have mini furniture and the gardens incorporate furniture as well as the succulents and it's a little bit different, but it's still craft and something people can make up themselves," Mrs Lange said.
"It's been great and a lot of people ask me how it's going, but the interest is there whether the sales are good or not.
"There's a lot of people into it and for all ages; I've been surprised by it, I thought it was just a child thing when I started but this garden goes from four-years-old to 84 and every age in between."
The CraftAlive Fair is held March 8-10 at the new Range Function Centre and draws thousands of craft enthusiasts from all over the region.
Karen Burns, from Melbourne, has always had an artistic flair and turned her love of dressmaking into patchwork creations.
"I have always be interested in it and you've got to have a passion," Ms Burns said.
"The more you enjoy it, the more relaxed you become and you just forget about other things.
"It cuts you away from the bustle and stresses of the day, but as long as you're enjoying it, it doesn't matter."
