We have had some roller coaster rides these past couple of months, but life is slowly getting back to normal (whatever that is)
We set off on a trip to the south on 1 September but were called home when my father got ill. He is pretty good now and back home receiving in-home help. Hopefully we will get away again soon.
In the meantime we have started a small reno project. Our ensuite bathroom was looking very tired and had ‘issues’, so this week DH pulled it out and work begins soon on reconstructing it. Oh joy!
There is not much to show on the sewing front as my mojo has taken a sabbatical. Also I had to have a small procedure under general anaesthetic which knocked me about for a week or two and seemed to take the wind out of my sails. I missed the annual quilting retreat last weekend
( sad face) but because our trip was cancelled in September, I was fortunately able to attend and enjoy working at our Toowoomba Quilters Annual Exhibition.Toowoomba Quilters Exhibition has a fabulous facebook page if you would like to check it out https://www.facebook.com/TQ.Exhibition
Here are some photos of some quilts I liked at the exhibition.
This one won the Viewer’s Choice prize. Kudos to the maker, Betty Fawcett, for putting all those little pieces together and doing such an amazing job of quilting it herself.
This one is called ‘Insanity’ for obvious reasons. Yes they are all teeny weeny hexagons there in the border (shown on right close up). Marion made this and got second in the viewer’s choice with it. Well done.
I loved the fresh modern look of these two quilts. Left, made by Lyn Crump and Right, made by Lynn.
Another lovely big hexagon quilt demonstrating much patience made by Jean.
Lovely soft colours in this one made by my friend Lynn. I love the borders especially the grey zig zag.
My friend, Linda Wrench has put her crazy blocks together with a stunning shade of duponi silk. We started our blocks some 10 years ago in a class with Robyn Ginn and Linda has pipped me to the winning post and got hers together. boo hoo. Mine is still languishing. Beautiful, Linda!
In the background I have been working my way through some more TAST stitches and hope to share them with you next time.
Until then, happy quilting and crafting to you all ……………………..Dianne.
