Tuesday, April 28, 2015

SoTAq15

 This is part of  the exhibition for this year.  Next viewing will be Redlands Quilt Extravaganza in June.  Twenty quilts were selected - above is Helen's - "Hamsa Hand"
 Mine - "Dare I......."
Lajla's - "Sirkler" - beautiful hand stitching - great work from talented artists.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Childers

 Just a few hours north of Brisbane is Childers - it sits on the highway heading to Cairns & is a great stopover.

This is where we had breakfast - if you're ever driving through - stop & visit the Art Gallery & the tribute to the backpackers who lost their lives in the hostel fire - it's worth the visit.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Hand Stitching


I did a one hour workshop with Ali & Rebecca -http://aliquilts.com.au/ - the kit contained a piece of hand-dyed, stamped fabric, a piece of hand-dyed thread, small scissors & a needle - a delightful hour of sitching.  I am continuing to cover this fabric with stitches and more thread - this shows small sections - thanks, Ali & Rebecca for the inspiration.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Backyard



 The bat plants are in full bloom - we had 4 flowers on one plant.
 A little corner of the backyard.
More of the yard - if you look closely you'll see HofM has added a TV to the mix.

Monday, April 6, 2015

2Q Challenge

 Also featured at the Stitches & Craft Show were the entries from the 2Q Challenge this year.  The fabric for the challenge wast the zebra looking fabric.  Mine is about and titled "Riddles" - zebra's bums, questions marks on newspaper - I asked the question what is black & white and read all over???  Could be a newspaper or a sunburnt zebra.
 
 Placegetters in the challenge.

The fabric for this year!

Sunday, April 5, 2015

2QAQ




This was the display of work by 2QAQ (Qld Quilters Art Quilt) group at the recent Stitches & Craft Show here in Brisbane.  Just a sample of the work that comes from this talented group.