We left home very early this morning. 4.00 am. Our flght wasn't till 7.30 but my Daughter in Law was going to Sydney at 6.00 and it seemed sensible to use one car at that time of the morning. Just a few minutes into the drive we were confronted by a huge grey kangaroo which…
Category: Capture & Create
The story behind the quilt.
I remember vividly being really upset when someone said to me "you only made that quilt because you know the Americans like it" They were talking about the American Gothic quilt that went on to win many awards. Little did they know the tragic story behind why I made it. The reason for making it…
Amazing medieval quilts.
After yesterdays post there was a lot of interest in the 14th century Tristan quilt. I added some photos to FB, but I thought it might be nice to share it further on the blog. The Tristan Quilt, sometimes called the Tristan and Isolde Quilt, is one of the earliest surviving quilts in the world….
I believe that ‘Quilting’ is a craft, an occupation, a creative expression that is equal to any artistic medium.
We talked last night. Friends and I. Is the word 'quilting' becoming confusing? We use if for so many genres. The word "quilt" comes from the Latin culcita meaning a large stuffed sack, but it came into the English language from the French word cuilte. The origins of quilting remain unknown, but sewing techniques of…
The history of my blog.
I've been writing a blog since 2005. The blog is still there. floating around in cyber space. My Mum, read the posts avidly when she got her own computer but before that I would put them into a book form for her. I actually never made any for myself, however, I found one the other…
Creating the Mexican Tiles Project.
I'm coming to the end of the preparation of the samples for the Mexican Tiles Project for our Alamogordo Event. As I mentioned yesterday I have lots of samples but I try to do new ones each year. I guess you could say its refining the class. I drew some patterns onto paper from tiles…
Mexican Tiles and a gorgeous day.
Its nice to be back into work mode. Then again, does it ever end? It was a misty dawn this morning. Here in the Adelaide hills it takes a little while for the mist to burn off under the sun and then a gorgeous day results. I was having withdrawals of the fresh produce from…
Well this granny has hers for quilting… and why not.
Night falls and I start this stupid cough, it makes me so tired trying to catch my breath, but I do believe its getting better. Bronchial Pneumonia is the diagnosis. Its cold at night now even though the days are warm and sunny. There is a promise in the air that Autumn is here and…
Pieces of the puzzle.
It's 7.00 O'clock the lady on my computer says. Its a beautiful evening and as I look out the window, I see that there has been a lot of preparation for a special family day tomorrow. I missed Easter bunny last week, but he's still around in the garden. I found I've lacked patience over…
Back on Track… I think.
Pinch me, I think I'm still alive. Woow the past 6 days have been rough, but I've spent more time out of the chair than on it today… so I reckon I'm on the mend. I miss y'all from class, I miss New Orleans, I miss sitting down to a sumptuous dinner served with style,…