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. […]
Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2022
Semi Finalist!! What? I beyond thrilled to be name as one of the Semi Finalist for the prestigious Doug Moran Portrait Art Prize 2022. Announced on October 20, a list of 214 artworks were selected as contenders in the final list of 30. Finalists will be announced around November 3, and you can see all […]
QuiltNSW Exhibition and Show.
I made the decision a couple of weeks ago to join my wonderful friend Caroline Sharkey, to go together to the QuiltNSW Exhibition and Show for 2022. We’ve done this in the past prior to Covid, so it’s not unusual. I did manage to get 2 pieces in that came back from AQS (American Quilters […]
Crazy Week of Ups and Downs…
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 […]
Near the end of another month.
August is nearly over! Wow, the year has gone so quickly. As it’s been too long again since updating the news here on my website. I want to spend a bit of time to actually work out some things here and maybe get an email list happening in the months ahead so I can send […]
June Challenge!!
as an Artisan for Aurifil Threads It’s a touch early but I’m heading off to see beloved daughter tomorrow for a couple of weeks! YAY of to Wellington NZ. Anyway wanted to get this Improv (that looks like it has a Jedi in it) Quilt. Well it’s almost done but I’ve decided to do more […]
Celebrating a Triumph: Best of Show at the QuiltNSW 2023 Guild Show with ‘She Matters’
Hello fellow art quilting enthusiasts! I am thrilled to share the exciting news of my recent triumph at the QuiltNSW 2023 Show. My art quilt, titled ‘She Matters,’ featuring a magnificent Rwandan mountain gorilla, not only won the hearts of the judges but also secured the prestigious Best of Show award. Today, I want to […]
Celebrating Quilting Artistry: Four Prizes Won and Demonstrating on the Bernina stand. Craft & Quilt Fair Melbourne
Victorian Quilters Showcase 2023, what a great show. I did exceptionally well…super thrilled of course. ‘Shape I’m In’ won First Place – Innovative Quilts! Then Best Original Design. ‘Long Tall Sally‘ won First Place – Pictorial……..and…….RUNNER UP to Best of Show! needless to say I was blown away. Best of Show was won by Mariya […]
AQC 2023 you need to be there.
I hope you’re ready to come to AQC 2023 in just a couple of weeks time. It’s the first one back in Melbourne at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens since 2019. With Covid 19 and Victoria’s lock downs, either it was unable to happen or too risky in 2022 to have it here […]