Ginger

When I was a little girl my mother always made us a special treat for Christmas: chocolate dipped crystallised ginger.  I've been a ginger tragic ever since.

 




















So I was really chuffed when the wall hanging I made for Melanie's curated exhibition a few weeks back took out second prize in the Small Quilts section at the Brookfield Show over the weekend.

This delightful show has the unenviable reputation of bringing in the rain.  In fact, it has been known to break droughts.  This year was no exception, but like the parson's egg, the weather was good in parts and the crowds weren't deterred by a little bit of mud.

However, it's time to do the Dance of the Sun, as this Friday evening BrisStyle will be at King George Square for their now famous Twilight Market.

This exciting event will take place rain or shine.  Shine would be better.

Craft & Quilt Fair Brisbane

On Wednesday the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair will commence at the Brisbane Convention Centre.  My friend textile artist Sharyn Hall will be featured as guest artist.  You can't help but be inspired by her work and her enthusiasm to impart her knowledge onto others.  Highly recommended.


Shibori Textures  by Sharyn Hall



















I will have a couple of small quilts as part of the Jems Quilt Sitters' display, one in the Whispers Challenge, and the other a small quilt of memories of our time in Rome last year.

Detail: La Dolce Vita

It promises to be a brilliant few days, with so many tempting crafty vendors' stalls and some stunning quilts courtesy of Queensland Quilters.  Can't wait!