To mark the 20th anniversary of my first baby quilt, I have been reflecting on what I have learned along the way. Creative Backstory is a series of blog posts each highlighting a different year. I invite you to share your creative backstory. Each day, I will post an optional prompt. Leave your response as […]
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Creative Backstory: Celebrating 20 Years – Year 2002
To mark the 20th anniversary of my first baby quilt, I have been reflecting on what I have learned along the way. Creative Backstory is a series of blog posts each highlighting a different year. I invite you to share your creative backstory. Each day, I will post an optional prompt. Leave your response as […]
Creative Backstory: Celebrating 20 Years – Year 2000
This Queens Birthday Weekend marked 20 years since I made my first baby quilt that catapulted me into the immersive world of textiles. I have been reflecting on what I have learned along the way. Creative Backstory is a series of blog posts each highlighting a different year. I invite you to share your creative […]
Soft Landing in the Midst of a Pandemic
By way of a happy postscript to Free Falling in the Midst of a Pandemic, I am pleased to report a soft landing. My gutsy, determined brother flew back to Australia this week laying across three seats in a near empty plane, well clear of other passengers, for much of the journey. He was prepared […]
Free Falling in the Midst of a Pandemic
In which my brother J, ever the scientist, demonstrably proves that kiwis cannot fly. How the world was turned upside down in two weeks. One trans-Tasman family’s story of free falling in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating travel and isolation advisories. And 10 reasons to be thankful. It’s been an intense two […]
Pohutukawa Gifts
A strong Kiwiana theme emerged in my recent birthday gifts. Here’s a pohutukawa grouping: a felt needlecase kit from The Embroiderer; a sconce-like wall design comprised of six pieces that challenged my spatial perception skills as I put it together; and a beautiful titanium pohutukawa leaf pendant that fits reassuringly in my hand and is […]