V & A Bags; Inside Out

Do you like a good bag? A new exhibition from the V and A in London might be just the thing to cheer you up in the current Greater Sydney lockdown - you can watch the Curator’s tour online. Thank you Miriam for the link.

‘From rucksacks to despatch boxes, Birkin bags to Louis Vuitton luggage, Bags: Inside Out 

explores the style, function, design and craftsmanship of the ultimate accessory.’

  

Dr Lucia Savi’s curator’s tour:

https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/bags

Or if you prefer to go straight to You Tube:

https://youtu.be/v4JvmemIqz0

Just one example of the intriguing and varied bags on exhibition:

Online show and tell (2)

More show and tell from our social media - not the same as real life, but much better than not seeing them while we remain under ‘stay at home’ orders for the time being, and all meetings are via Zoom …

Jill started with a handful of 1” hexagons leftover from a
long abandoned  idea, and became a 48” square quilt top
from he scrap box, and stash yardage for the borders.

Sh’e’s not going to use 1” English paper pieced
diamonds ever again!

Miriam used a collection of vibrant scraps to make a
square windmill design quilt to thank her daughter’s
support worker who left to have a baby.

Jenn generously made a bright and beautiful kaleidoscope
quilt for  one of her children’s teachers.

Louise’s latest finish on Instagram:
‘Finally finished quilting this cheerful little quilt. EPP seemed
like a good idea at the time and it certainly worked for the
little hedgehogs but it took me forever. Off to my son’s
friends’ little one ready for her 2nd birthday

Patchwork bridge art in Wales

A patchwork art installation in Wales is making news. It is truly joyous. Check out photos and a video of the hanging at these links:

Giant patchwork bridge to launch Llangollen Eisteddfod in Wales

A new commission by international artist Luke Jerram has seen Wales' famous Llangollen Bridge transformed into a giant patchwork to mark the launch of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod … Sallie Ellen, Daily Post UK, 10 July 2021

Bridges, not Walls

This new temporary installation artwork has been commissioned by the Eisteddfod in Llangollen, for presentation 9th July- 4th August 2021. With support from the Welsh Government, this was Luke’s first major commission for the country … Luke Jerram, Artist.

A gallery of detailed photos and video of the hanging of the artwork, and comments from the makers are included in this post.

On-line show and tell (1)

It’s not all bed quilts being made by Multi-talented Fairholme Quilters, although there are plenty of those too …

Noelle made a beautiful silk bag for her daughter Gretl to carry 

at her wedding in the England recently. A gift from family 

and home all the more appreciated because the bride’s family 

were not able to be at the wedding because of the pandemic. 

The silk fabric is from Noelle’s own wedding gown (that she 

also made), the loops for the draw cord at the top were on 

the sleeves. The exquisite hand embroidery is worked in 

silk thread. A lovely gift from a very talented mother, 

that will be a family heirloom.

Gretl commented on our Instagram post about the bag 

‘The most perfect gift for my wedding, made with love, 

skill and talent, I will cherish it always’.

Robyn is renowned for her embroidery skills (in addition to her quilts and knitting). Her cushion for showcases her fine stitching and a sophisticated, calm colour palette.

Louise’s original sketch for her Waratah (below) …

Louise wrote on her Instagram post: 

‘Pretty happy with this work for a friend’s special birthday. 

Inspired by the fabulous @wattleandloop and using lots 

of bits from my stash I think this Waratah is looking ok.’ 

A bit more than okay, Louise!

 

Miriam @sewmiriam shares a ‘Happy Saturday’ post each
week on Instagram. her caption for this one was: ‘It’s been a
knitting fest here while in lockdown. There is much to be said
 on the benefits of contemplative stitching! Keep yarn and carry
on! This gorgeous Mabel cardigan pattern is free from
@looplondonloves.
My great niece Emma is keeping cosy warm in this one.’

Camden Quilt Show postponed

 This event has been postponed from August:

Show and tell - recent finishes (2 of 2)

More quilts shared at our last meeting, and from members’ social media as Sydney’s lockdown continues …

Janet drew comfort from making these tiny house blocks
(4”) while she spent precious time with her mother who
recently passed away. A second house quilt is underway.

Helen’s granddaughters love her pretty
square-in-a-square-in-a-square blocks, so this
 quilt will live in their room at Grandma’s house. 

Helen had all the florals in her stash,
and it was quilted by Yvette.

The backing is a beautifully soft Indian cotton
from Tambourine to Tilba.

Miriam wrote on her Instagram post:
‘There is great joy in making quilts but even greater joy in
gifting them. This one is for my gorgeous niece and her fiancé
as an Engagement present. May it wrap them in love
 and warmth for years to come.’

Beautifully quilted by Yvette @yvettes_keepsakes

Stephanie’s ‘Lucy’s Terrace’ quilt looks quite at home
in the bush near her home. It is a modernised version
of Lucy Boston’s ‘Patchwork of the Crosses’, kits,
 patterns, papers and templates available from
Tales of Cloth.

The hand piecing was finished last year, and Stephanie finished
it in her current drive to finish quilts while she occasionally
starts a new one (or more).

Show and tell - recent finishes (1 of 2)

We haven’t met for some weeks, and have more time to go in lockdown, with the expectation of restrictions when the lockdown is lifted. These photos are from our last get together.

Hilary found these vintage fabrics including stamped
embroideries in a late relative’s collection after her death.
She has made the quilt for her relative’s daughters in the
USA, using an old quilt-as-you-go pattern from her own
English mother. She has a second set of similar
fabrics still to make up, featuring chickens.

Elaine had already started this quilt when she learned

 that a friend she’s known since childhood was ill. She 

is planning to give it to her friend when she can travel 

to Victoria to deliver it in person.

Julie is making a collection of quilts for future 

great grandchildren. This one started with 

hexagons left over from an earlier quilt.

Australian Quilt Convention rescheduled