I have a new teaching companion in my studio. An extra light source for my work station when I am teaching during my night time. I have abundant natural light during the day but this is an extra boost for other times especially as we head into winter downunder. Speaking of workshops, join me for […]
Gadgets & Notions
Pop Up Exhibition at Pearl Beach
Yesterday, at the invitation of the Pearl Beach Craft Group, I presented a pop up display of Living Colour! at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall which is about 30 minutes from my home. The hall is a valuable facility built in the 1950s complete with a robust hardwood floor; special lighting; a catering kitchen; a […]
Red and White Quilt in Progress
Embracing the international love affair with red and white quilts, the Quilters’ Guild of NSW Inc has a special Red and White category in the upcoming members’ exhibition at Glebe Island (17-21 June 2015). I understand that there are over 100 quilts entered into this category and one of them is mine. Or at least, […]
Sashiko Stitching
I am accompanying the Living Colour! exhibit on tour to the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair. I knew I wanted a stitching project to work on while I look after the exhibit but I did not have time to pull dome supplies together before I left home. Be Be Bold to the rescue and I […]
A Good Friday
The year to date has been quite intense in terms of exhibition administration so it is refreshing to arrive at Easter without [too many] pressing commitments. In accordance with family tradition, I made hot cross buns and delivered them to our neighbours. Here is our family hot cross bun recipe: I am also working on […]
Batty over Batting
I have used all kinds of batting and wadding. However, my preferred choice is 40/60 polywool batting such as Matilda’s Own and Minijumbuk Nu Wool wadding. I use it in both bed quilts and textile art whether I am hand stitching or machine quilting. The qualities I appreciate include: it is pre-shrunk with little residual […]
