The Day diary of a Textile Art Tutor. – Capture and Create.

It’s so nice being home. I have another day of teaching today with a group of ladies who honour me with their presence. I’m always humbled and I still have the feeling of amazement that someone actually waits in anticipation, prepares and packs their supplies to come to one of my classes. When those ladies arrive laden with their machines and large overflowing bags of fabric, notions and the latest equipment I do a little mental dance.

My Milagros

My Milagros is completed. I've been away at a resort with the bambinos… In between walks, swimming, games, bumper cars and lots of chats and baby cuddling, I was able to sew on the metal images. So I decided to finish it when I got home…. Like the Milagros I saw in Mexico, the images…

The hat lady – quilt illustration

OK, it's interesting, it's not predictable, it's not my favorite, but I've enjoyed the experiment. That's what creativity is about. In making this quilt I've discovered a technique I want to take further. But that technique will come later….. I decided to write directly on the quilt. It balances with the illustration. The dyed cheesecloth…