International Quilt Festival

Aren't we lucky to have the internet? I received an email from a person at the International Quilt Market, Houston, with a photo of 'Born to be Wild' at the front of the one of the entry doors into the Quilt display. There they were, with the ribbon, my Artist Statement pinned to the curtain. I was awarded, 'Innovative Artistry' sponsored by Janome America, one of the major prizes. I couldn't be there this year for a number of reasons. When I opened the email from Lynn Woll t

So while we all go into shock with the news of Queen Elizabeth II passing. I seemed to be watching endless tributes and documentaries on her life and found it all so fascinating. What a Woman! I can talk endlessly about her but I think most would still know more than me. While I'm that mode, I get an email from the organizers of International Quilt Festival congratulating me on being a prize winner...WHAT? Already? I thought...Wow. I wasn't allowed to mention it until IQF Hou

Deceptive Markings hanging in Sydney 2019 Recently when I was in Africa and limited wi-fi and some emails snuck through to (drove me crazy not getting everything) I was fortunate to find out that 'Deceptive Markings' had won a prize in the World Quilt Competition…truly excited I eventually found it was 3rd prize in Innovative category. Thrilled to bits I was as this piece is so different you just never know how it will be received. As this year goes on I've been so fortunate

On Reflection - Cape Town Harbour Fenders from the Port of Cape Town. Every year I do my best to get at least one of my textile art works on exhibit at International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas USA. Not all are in competition 4 of them have been in special exhibits over the years and touring. I've been very lucky, last year 2017 I had 2 in special exhibits and 2 in World of Beauty competition. Thought well this may not happen again so I even made the trip to go and see