One of the reasons that I wanted to augment my stash of grey hued fabrics was so that I could make a new work in my Flying Colours series inspired by the galah, a pink cockatoo. I started out with a nine patch version but I think it’s going to grow: It could even turn […]
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Creative Journeys: Fun & Easy Textile Surface Design Techniques by Lisa Walton
Creative Journeys: Book 1 Modern technology offers textile artists many ways to share their passion and knowledge -blogs; videos; digital slideshows; online workshops;podcasts; e-zines and more. Lisa Walton of Dyed & Gone to Heaven has embraced technology and published a new e-book available through Amazon – Creative Journeys Book 1: Fun & Easy Surface Design […]
A special baby quilt
When I first started quilting, I made LOTS of baby and cot quilts. It was a wonderful way to try out a variety of techniques and styles and build new skills. It also gives me great pleasure to make meaningful, practical gifts with a handmade touch. My baby quilt production tapered off in line with […]
Back in Oz
I am back at Copacabana after my whirlwind tour to Paducah and the Pacific Northwest. I slept a solid 12 hours last night. Bliss! I am certainly in much better shape than the pink suitcase that carries the Beneath the Southern Sky textile works. Fortunately, a suitcase is not required for the next venue. The […]
Gay Marriage Equality Quilt Design
Before the gay marriage equality logo went viral on social media last month, it was already a familiar motif to me, albeit in a different context. Back in 2007-2008, when I was developing designs for my Power Stripping workshop, I made this quilt that I called “Power Points” because the motif recalled an electricity outlet […]
Twelve by Twelve Colourplay Installation Day
Today is installation day for the Twelve by Twelve Colourplay exhibition at the Sydney Stitches & Craft Show, Rosehill, 7-10 March 2013. There is already a comprehensive installation pack that accompanies the exhibit – this pack includes: safety vests; pins and T-pins; tape measure; scissors; adhesive hook velcro; a sheet for laying out on the […]