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Queensland Quilt Show

Well, it’s that time of year again, my state Guild’s annual Quilt Show. I love being a part of this wonderful display, with the yearly trip down to check out all the marvellous quilts on display, catching up with friendly quilters, recognising faces but having a hard time remembering all…

Workshop Results

Late last year, I did a “Landscape Mosaic” workshop with the fabulously talented and lovely Gloria Loughman and very much enjoyed myself. We had to design our own piece, and with Gloria’s guidance our quilts came together. Mine, titled “on Bustard Head” was based on some holiday snaps I took…

Bedtime

I’ve had a mad traditional moment, and have made a new quilt for my bed. But, when I say mad, I mean really stupid mad. I decided to make it double sided, didn’t I. So, we have a queen size, double sided project, which sounded like a really good idea…

A Little Aussie Culcha

How many of my readers here remember watching the Paul Hogan Show? Beaut Aussie entertainment there, I’ve just been watching it on DVD. People seemed more “Australian” then. Shame that most of our top talent moves offshore when they get really famous, though. I promise, dear readers, that should I…

Success at the Exhibition

Yes, I sold a piece in the exhibition!! Woohoo, first textile sale..Ripper Rita.. I must be a fully fledged artiste now!! And what did I sell, I hear you all ask…. this little piece, called “At the end of the Day” a machine embroidery over canvas. I do hope the…

Moths Today

I’ve been so quiet on the creative front, but never fear, the action is stirring, fabrics are moving, paint bottles are being disturbed…. In the meantime, thought I would share with you this piece of a moth. Most enjoyed making this one, it was fun coming up with ideas on…