Once a year…..

Once a year it happens to us all. When we become a year wiser (we live in hope) and a year older!

This birthday has been lovely time because my family, friends, and colleagues recognised how much textiles and fibres mean to me. Look what came my way! Yippee doo.

* Gorgeous books to fuel my imagination and get me going. Look at these two lovelies – World Textiles, and Arts of Asia.

* A stunningly colourful textural postcard from my on-line fibre friend Kaite (and some yummy paper pieces too).

* Sumptuous silk yarn made in Nepal came from my friend Doe.

Colour and movement are in the air, giving good vibes for the year ahead. I feel like I am dancing with the stars.

And lastly, if you click on WORKSHOPS you can get details of the next two workshops that I will be tutoring. I do welcome hearing your thoughts about any workshops and/or techniques you are interested in learning about. Remember -although living in Sydney, I am willing to travel to conduct workshops. It would be great to hear from you.

Exchange time!!!!

Belonging to the Aus/NZ quilters on-line group has warmed up wintertime with new challenges!   One was to make sets of inches, themed GREEN and mail to seven members.  And then I opened up my own letterbox to find lots of little inches tumble from an envelope – this is my new collection received from talented members.     

The other challenge was a postcard – based on the theme of trees.    So I made this based upon Richard Woldendorp’s photograph from his book “Abstract Earth – a view from above” .  This book shows amazing arial photographs which have not been touched up in any way to enhance colour or shapes – all natural photography!    As a lover of landscapes, I adore this book, so do have a look for it if you are interested in Australian landscapes photographed from the air.  It would be hard for you to be disappointed in what this photographer offers  your senses.

Challenges such as these are enjoyable - they are respectful of the time available to us whilst stretching the imagination.    What is the next challenge, I wonder? 

More creations from Terri’s book.

Painting with watercolours created such interesting images.

Using ideas floated by Terri Stegmiller in  her book (see my other post), I created these small pieces on watercolour paper.

 

Some of them have become bookmarks which have found their way to my friends.  

 

I am thrilled at how easy it was to follow Terri’s instructions and when the weather is warmer I will be getting out the paints again.  It is such meditative fun – and – very addictive.