Where have I been? I’m back home in Australia after travelling with my Tour Company, Marigold, Textiles, Arts and Adventures, through Thailand and Vietnam, followed by a tour with my Canadian friends on Kim Caskey Tours in Australia. Time spent away from the studio frequently leads to items being misplaced. When I return home, I…
Author: Pam Holland
I travel the world teaching and talking.
Photographing and writing,
Sharing experiences
What a way to go.
Discover Exquisite Textile Tours in India
The upcoming website will showcase new tours focused on Indian textiles, offering immersive experiences with artisans and cultural insights. A video presentation is available for updates, alongside a special Christmas discount in December. With high participant return rates, the tours promise memorable adventures for all travelers, complemented by comprehensive itineraries and visuals.
Discover New Tours: Thailand and Vietnam Adventures
I’ve spent six weeks traveling, and I’m now excited to enjoy a cherished six weeks at home. After arriving home at midnight on Monday I took a day off to celebrate my birthday, and I’m now back in the studio. The tours in Thailand and Vietnam were truly amazing, and we can’t wait to introduce…
Discovering Textiles: My Thai Adventure Awaits!
Geraldine’s Journey Continues! Wednesday 23rd July. Geraldine is multiplying once again! Today marks Day 2 of our time with her, two weeks after our last encounter. We had a delightful day, and everyone achieved their goals. Oh, how wonderful it is to teach in the countryside, surrounded by scrumptious treats like cream puffs, chocolate cake,…
The Art of Textile: Weaving Stories Through Fabric
I’m traveling from Tutor to student of Textiles. I’m sharing it with like minded people. It’s a journey of curiosity and creativity. Each day brings new patterns and textures to explore. As a tutor, I shared knowledge. I fostered growth in others. Now, as a student of textiles, I find myself immersed in a world…
From Teaching to Creating: My Digital Art Adventure.
I taught the first day of a 2-day class today. Of course, it was the first day of Geraldine the Giraffe. I retired from paid teaching as of this year. But, I’ve decided to share my ideas as a gift to country groups. I’ve received many excellent opportunities to meet people over the past 30…
Creating Luscious Mini Quilts: A Step-by-Step Guide
It’s been a calm day. I made a short trip to town to get some groceries and then returned to my desk. I’ve had these ideas waiting for months, so it’s nice to finally have the time to try them out. Designing on the Ipad. I’m using an iPad Pro and an apple pencil. Vector…
Nurturing Creativity: Finding my Personal Time
Time out to sit and sew.
Crafting Unique Brooches from Repurposed Fabrics
The author enjoys creating brooches from repurposed fabrics, particularly old button-down collars from Troy, NY, a historic center for collar manufacturing. These unique accessories reflect creativity and sustainability while also serving as thoughtful gifts. The collar industry notably empowered Irish immigrant women and contributed to fashion innovation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Just a little chat.
It feels like it’s been forever since I used this blog format. I created the Marigold web page, but somehow, this site had been changed so I’m reverting to “IampamHolland” I will adopt two blog formats moving ahead. I have just returned from an extensive seventy-one-day tour. This tour included five consecutive trips across North…