Anna's Visit- Part II

In the evening Anna spoke for over 90 minutes 

about her creative journey

and the quilts that were part of it!

A colour study quilt, one of her early ones!

It was great to see the Feather quilt!

She remade it for her son, in a new design, with 

some of her favourite 

 Denyse Schmidt fabric.

She is a fan of a sawtooth border,

  

something I want to use in a quilt sometime soon!

There were various versions of "Folk Flowers".

  This one caught my eye for that stunning pink...

its a Free Spirit solid called "Tropical"!

This one was made for one of her daughters...

  she kept it hidden from her all throughout the 

making process!

Anna Maria has been collaborating with other fabric 

designers to produce a carefully curated range 

called Conservatory!

 These two quilts were made from these ranges...

When the talk was over we were given the 

opportunity to look at all the quilts close up!

Another sawtooth border!

Folk Flower in its different colourways!

And finally, this one is to showcase an upcoming 

range!

 Interestingly it is a little more traditional in its block 

setting.

But still an inspiration in every way!

Oh, and this one because it's just perfectly pretty!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

An Evening with Kaffe!

While I may not be spending so much of my $$$$ on 

fabric this year....

hearing inspirational quilters speak and share their 

quilts is high on my list!

Cutting Cloth in Fairfield was one of the stops on

 Kaffe Fassett's (rhymes with 'safe asset') latest tour.

The shop...

and restaurant venue were adorned with all his

Love that green!

glorious colour!

The quilting was only on the purple solid-minimal but so effective

I'll be honest, I own very little Kaffe fabric....

I'd love to make something like this!

but I love his graphic designs, use of colour and 

Fabulous use of a 16-patch and border fabric

simple quilting!

And the battings are so thin, apparently good for 

travelling!

Of course, there was the obligatory book signing!

 and photo op!

Thanks Kellie for a very memorable evening!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Some Joy...

The recent events in Sydney have left me very sad....

I've spent some time on a wool felting project which 

didn't require much thought.

The wool 'roving' was a bargain at Daiso!

I was inspired by this photo on the BHG website.

It took no time to put together...

I embroidered some "JOY" onto the little felt flags.

And have it hanging on my mirror!

That's the best photo I could get, without showing 

you my messy sewing corner!

Now I am planning some new, more challenging 

shapes...

with this lovely packet of rainbow wool I bought 

yesterday!

But first I have some hashtag blocks to make for Mollie Sparkles!

I hope you find some joy in today, and everyday.

SUZ

Around the World Blog Hop!

My best blogging friend Mary 

@ Molly Flanders Makerie twisted my arm 

to participate in the "Around the World" Blog Hop! 

(Apologies to my other friends who asked me- the school holidays has freed up my time)

Here are the questions I have been charged with answering: 

1) What I am working on?

1.    My Museum Medallion hand pieced/hand quilted monster! 

2.    EPP Hexies- this one I come back to when I have more colours in my stash.

3.    A series of Polaroid calendars, with just two months to go.....

4.    Shelburne Tartan Quilt which still needs quilting.....

5.    And numerous other 'secret' projects!

2) How does my work differ from others its genre?

 I don't think my work does differ in any significant way. I do put a lot of my love and effort into my work. I don't often create my own designs but I do try to put my own 'twist' on everything I create, whether its my eclectic colour or fabric choices or maybe the final layout of a quilt.  It's different because it's mine!

"Bricolage"- a modern sampler- 2012

3) Why do I write/create what I do?

 I create because I love to! I have always made stuff- dolls' clothes, my own clothes. I've tried cross stitch, redwork, even botanical art! When quilting, I like to challenge myself with new techniques and try to learn something with every quilt I make.  I also love to share my work with family and friends.

4) How does my writing/creative process work?

"Almost A Rainbow" - 2013

This is tricky one! I have sleepless nights where I plot and plan, waiting for the creative process to kick in!  I 'pin' lots of ideas, enjoy sorting through my stash for interesting colour and fabric combinations, and continue to read quilt books and other blogs for inspiration.  Sometimes it is a slow process, but you can't force it. My mantra for 2014 is "savour every stitch".  So although a finished product can be a long time coming, you can't force the creative process.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

M.M @ T.T

I spent a fun Friday sewing here.....

 with Judy Newman....

That's Judy at the back there...

making this....

Museum Medallion quilt

Well, the start at least!

It is ALL hand pieced!

I began with these pieces.....

but I am not that thrilled with it.

The star points read too much as solids....

and I think I will take out the blue.....

So my star will be getting a makeover!

The colours of the macaroons were an inspiration...

as well as being delicious!

This is Cathy's amazing block....

She is going to applique her centre to that wonderful 

Madrona Rd text fabric....

Cathy blogs over at Cabbage Quilts and it was such a 

delight to meet her....

Emma, Judy and Cathy

Wish I had more stitching time with her...

Maybe next time....

We will be meeting up in the New Year to check out 

everyone's progress!

I had better getting stitching!

Happy days!

SUZ