Before I dash off to catch the bus to the shopping mall for a farewell lunch for another quilting friend, I thought I would post this picture of The Sultan’s Rings which I have finally quilted: I especially enjoyed doing the bird’s nest quilting: And remember, I have a small treat for my 20,000th reader […]
Contemporary Quilts
Better late than never
When I rocked up to the Post Office at Baltimore, Ohio with some 15 kilos (32 pounds) of surplus fabrics from my Nancy Crow workshop back in July, I said something along the lines of “I don’t care how long it takes, I want to ship this at the cheapest rate”. Another case of, be […]
Going Dotty
I finished piecing my calendar challenge quilt but, despite adding extra for seam allowances, it has shrunk below the required size. I auditioned some borders but did not like the overall effect so it is staying like this for now:
A little mountain air
Today’s destination was the re-fabricating difference textile exhibition at Springwood in the bushfire zone of the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney and some 2+ hours from Copacabana. There we found 30 quilts on display including impressive contributions by Alison Muir , Antonia Valentine and Sue Dennis. No photography was permitted although I did purchase a […]
A More Subdued Palette
Today’s damp and cool weather was not very conducive for dyeing. Instead I continued to do some office admin and then made a start on a new quilt. I’ve decided to try my Synchronicity pattern in a more subdued palette. I’m quite pleased with the way it is coming together: I’ve only made 24 blocks […]
More Unplugged!
These photos are not much better but they will have to do for now. Besides, as David helpfully pointed out, I still have to do some “quilting do-dads” in the purple centre of the light turquoise block so more photos will be required later: For those of you who are new to my blog, this […]