Recent Fabric Dyeing Day at The Studio

Wednesday March 21 was quite a cool day and overcast.  Not the ideal conditions for fabric dyeing but it wasn't windy or raining...both conditions chill the dye pots resulting in poorer colours.  It was a great day and 8 girls had an enjoyable, although exhausting,  experience. These results speak for themselves!  Enjoy your lovely fabrics girls.

Colour Challenge 2012 - Check out the February Quilts

The first Colour Challenge Quilts for 2012
Colour gradation using a secondary colour

What an exciting display of Art Quilts!  Two of the participants, Ruth & Robin, have made their first art quilts ever for this challenge...and I think they've enjoyed the challenge :-) 

The challenge here was to work with just one colour and use the tones & tints of that exact colour.  Yes, it was quite challenging but I think everyone has learnt more about the use of colour through this exercise. 

Well done everyone for such a fantastic set of quilts.

Charity quilt for Laos children by Tuesday class

The amazing and generous Tuesday class with their quilt 

Tracey is helping a friend who is raising money to install toilets for children in Laos.  Her friends in the Tuesday class are all helping to make this gorgeous quilt which will be sold at Auction...details to follow if you would like to buy it.  It will be nearly 2mts square.  This morning it was just a plan...then the girls arrived with black, white & red fabrics and the fun began...cutting...sewing...and by mid afternoon all this was on the design board.  What a great effort girls!  I'm so proud of you all.

Carolyn's off on adventures!

Carolyn enjoying her Birthday Club fabrics with a few friends

Last week the Thursday girls said goodbye to Carolyn.  She's going to be missed for the next 5 months as she explores our beautiful country...but I'm sure she'll keep that camera clicking and keep us updated on her travels.  As she travels, she's going to work on Paintbox Quilt by hand and hopefully will think of us each time she does some stitches.  Travel safely Carolyn.

Beneath the Southern Sky Exhibition

It is such a privilege and an honour to have had my quilt, Together, Sharing the Great South Land accepted as part of Brenda Gael Smith's Exhibition.  You'll be able to see the collection of 30 fantastic quilts at Exhibitions and Shows all around Australia and overseas.  The quilts are all 1mt x 40cm.

As Mad As Challenge quilts now on Blog

Christmas came and went...did you notice?!  I had such great plans to update blog over the holiday period but it didn't happen.  I did however, have lots of wonderful family time.  And unexpectedly bought a new computer.  I have spent a lot of time learning the intricacies of the Mac system and working with iPhoto.  I just love it all and I know it will save me time and frustration in the long run but it does mean that I am a little behind with putting Challenge quilts on the blog.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please check out the latest batch of quilts in the 2011/2012 As Mad As ... Challenge (in the side bar on the right hand side)

Colour Ways Art Quilt Challenge Quilts posted

...a little late, I'm sorry.  Life is busy at The Studio leading up to Christmas.  View these stunning CORAL PINK, WARM CREAM, TAN & BROWN quilts in the right hand bar.  What do you think of them?

STUDIO PARTY 2011

My house was filled with laughter and chatter on Sunday afternoon as around 35 girls arrived for an afternoon of sharing great food and each other's company.  The food they brought to share was plentiful and delicious...you are amazing girls...thank you.  The only 2 men present helped out with eating the food and then holding up many beautiful quilts and other projects made during the year as the girls all "ooed & aahed" at the presentations.  The girls are from 6 classes and haven't seen the projects made in classes other than their own.   It was a wonderful afternoon.  And now...two more weeks of classes to finish off special gifts in time for Christmas. 

STUDIO CHRISTMAS PARTY THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 4

The list of foods being brought to the party sound wonderful.  Party is at The Studio at 1pm.  Lunch will be followed by chat...fun...and a Show & Tell of finished and unfinished projects from 2011.  The last  rounds of the two Art Quilt Challenges for 2011 will be on display.  The complementary colours of orange and blue quilts are just making my heart sing as their owners deliver them.

I wonder who the lucky 6 winners of the Gift Vouchers totalling $204 will be!  Maybe you?  Hope to see you there.