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Multiple Awards at the Australian Quilt Show
I was bowled over my the number of awards I took away at the 2024 Australian Quilt Show. In total I got 5! My proudest moment, was the award of Runner Up to Best in Show. It is no shame … Continue reading
Australasian Quilt Convention
I was very excited to hear this morning that both the quilts that I submitted to the Australian Quilt Show have been accepted as finalists and will tour with Expertise Events this year. The even better news is that one … Continue reading
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Tagged AQC, art, art quilt; wall hanging, patchwork quilt, quilt, quilting, quilts, sewing
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Experimenting with Chat GPT
I have been experimenting with Chat GPT to write artist statements for my quilts. I find composing statements difficult for some of my abstract quilts. Below are a couple of quilts and their artist statements which I have prepared using … Continue reading
Doodles
It’s been a long time since I updated my website. This is because I have been making my pieces for the stitched and bound and Australian Quilt Show juried exhibitions. I don’t share pieces made for exhibitions until they go on show … Continue reading
Quiltwest
I am delighted to have won 3 prizes at Quiltwest which was held at Claremont Showgrounds last week. This quilt won best modern quilt (professional) and best use of colour – I was over the moon. It is made from … Continue reading
Focusing on art quilts/wallhangings
Due to the increasing costs of fabric/batting and my interest in focusing on quilts made for my own pleasure, I am no longer making quilts to commission. This doesn’t mean that I’m not making quilts and there will continue to … Continue reading
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Tagged gifts, patchwork quilt, patchwork; custom made;childrens;quilt, quilt
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Stitched and Bound
stitched and bound, the contemporary biennial juried quilting exhibition, which myself and Marilyn Clark-Murphy are co-convening, opened at Midland Junction Arts Centre on 9th September and will be on display until 5th November. The exhibition is amazing and full of … Continue reading
I’m now in residence at Midland Junction Arts Centre
Marilyn Clark-Murphy and I moved into the Veranda Studio at Midland Junction Arts Centre yesterday. We will be there Wednesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 11am – 3pm from 24th August until 3rd September. We may be there … Continue reading
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Tagged #midlandjunctionartscentre, #quiltsforsale, #stitchedandbound
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Australian Quilt Show
I was thrilled to receive 2 prizes at the inaugural Australian Quilt Show in Sydney. This wallhanging received the Best Use of Colour prize. I was given some silk scraps from wedding dresses by a friend. She had got them … Continue reading
Zoom Workshop
Since in Perth we have enjoyed relative freedom during the pandemic, I have not ventured into the world of zoom workshops to learn new skills. But on the recommendation of a friend in the UK, a signed up for a … Continue reading
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