A christening quilt for the grandchild of a long-time client, was this delightful Australian Fauna quilt. The cute Australian critters were appliqued in multi-coloured fabrics, and I chose a simple, traditional customised approach to highlight the design. Take a closer look in the gallery… [supsystic-gallery id=4]
Another way to use the crocheted poppies I’m addicted to making, and using up some of the fabric stash. This was a Christmas gift made for a special friend, who appreciated it very much! There are still lots of poppies to use, which I plan to add to some repurposed linen fabric.
I was reminded of the 5000 Poppies Project, when I heard an interview with Lyn Berry, on Radio National recently. Textile artist, Lyn started this project in conjunction with a colleague, in 2013, and it grew like topsy. The target of 5000 poppies was well and truly exceeded when the project was sent over 270,000 poppies: most from Australia, but many from all over the world. Since then, the blooms have popped up in various installations from 2014 to 2018, with a view to commemorating the years of World War…
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