Full Attribution

magikquilter November 27th, 2009

I removed our latest QOTW as it came to my attention that the quilt appeared to be quite like….well almost the same…with slightly different colours … as Kaffe Fassett’s Venetian Tiles quilt in his book Patchwork from 1997. The quilt is definitely deserving in workmanship and sheer talent of the award…choosing colours without a kit for Kaffe’s quilts is a really difficult task and one which is deserving of recognition but unfortunately this quilt had only this in the information about it:

“One of my quilts designed after the floor of the St Marco Cathedrale in Venice/Italy”

I have since asked the quilter to add it to the Kaffe Fassett Love group here and she did so …so am thinking this was probably an innocent mistake…however we must be vigilant in defending the work of our designers…too many are losing valuable money through the people who knowingly infringe their copyright. We all know designers/artists who have to work at a different job to put food on the table…..every time someone makes something from a photo they have seen here without acknowledging the inspiration is money out of the pocket of that designer and also a betrayal of the community we have here.

By all means be inspired by artisans….they love that but tell everyone where that inspiration came from. Artisans love to see what people are making from their patterns…I often let them know if I see something in the group…and they are nearly always excited!

This is Veryty’s version…fully attributed

I do see that the quilt was entitled Venetian Tiles…so I believe the fault is also mostly mine here…I knew there was something about this quilt which caused me to wonder about making it QOTW….indeed I did not make Ann Stewart’s gorgeous quilt QOTW because she so strongly defended the honour of the designer Nancy Crowe that it seemed that the quilt Venetian tiles seemed more original by comparison…though Ann’s was exquisitely crafted. I am so pleased to have the fan page on Facebook which enabled me to clearly see where the inspiration came from for Venetian Tiles. I also see that the quilter on other photos clearly said “my design”…..but it is as important to acknowledge who actually did design the one’s we didn’t!

So I would like to apologise ….for giving out an an award then taking it way and also apologise to the designers in our groups….I will try to be more vigilant…and I am introducing probably the most important group rule…attribution of inspiration or design….this also includes whether it is a kit. Thankyou Sarah for your input and Joy and Hildegard on Friends of FPAQ

UPDATE …Stella has been in touch and she actually based the quilt on the actual floor…which was what I took her to mean when I saw the quilt. I love the use of purples and think it is a wonderful interpretation of a real life artwork. I just wish I could see it for myself…the floor…and the quilt!  I have reinstated her award as I feel it is a remarkable quilt from someone with very real talent in the arts field…the shades are sublime in the quilt. I am grateful that Stella took this well and is updating her photo description with information about her quilt ’s journey to completion.

Designer’s Delight

magikquilter November 25th, 2009

basler

I have just been looking at my favourite fashion label, Basler…oh so divine and in big sizes too

Basler of Germany

I have a three piece suit which I was delighted to find on three separate shopping expeditions! Yes I found each piece in the same shop but they had been split up..took me a few weeks of faithful popping into the shop to find the set! It is made of silk and linen and cotton…and is in a gorgeous soft turquoise. Very flattering to the over fifty woman.

thrift / fashion blog

The jacket works with so many of this season’s outfits too, wonderful! My Elizabeth S wrap skirt is of the softest silk and the

My Size skirt is linen and silk. Do check out the My Size website for plus sizes if you are in Australia…even full price they are a bargain.

I bought this Basler skirt for my friend last summer…it will look spectacular with the

elegance for summer

Anthea Crawford blazer I found her recently. I adore black and white with a touch of hot pink!

Anthea Crawford original evening jacket

Anthea Crawford is one of our leading designers….there isn’t actually a lot of her fashion line on ebay so I probably could have made a lot of money on that jacket!  I also found her a really striking skirt with a border from the Smithsonian Online store which works with the blazer too.

dior

The other day as I was leaving my local charity shop I found a scarf for my son. I was really pleased when I examined it to see it is a Christian Dior made of 100% wool. It is quite something and in as new condition….and not a fake as were some on ebay.

I am in the midst of some quite exciting goings on workwise. I recently was asked to come in to interview for a charity and was told it was for a visual merchandising position…I was quite chuffed to be considered and although I was not in a position to do that I have a few other things going on that are quite interesting. Especially since my husband is now back at work but has dropped down from his management position….he was not well enough to come back as a manager and as his Worker’s Comp was taken away from him there was not a lot else he could do …they could not and would  not keep his management position open until he is fully recovered. We are down a considerable amount of money now per week so am thankful that these past years have given me skills or helped me perfect skills so that opportunities may be considered when they present themselves. Will let you know soon after I have a few interviews!

Cooling White

magikquilter November 22nd, 2009

Copy of pillowcovers 001

As I sit here….sweltering in post 41 degrees celcius heat I feel slightly cooler looking at these images. Quiltfinger on etsy has these as well as other fabulous cushions on sale now in her store. I just love the tones in those two cushions above…perfect for that little corner of the patio or sunroom. The Chinese Coin one below would be great here for our summer…it is only spring here at present!

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Deepika Govind

magikquilter November 22nd, 2009

haute couture

This stunning silk dupioni pantsuit is by Indian haute couture designer Deepika Govind. It is a size 16 Australia/UK and is tailored to a high degree of excellence. I am happy to negotiate a price on this as I would like it to go to a good home!

The two camisoles are also by the same designer …one of silk and one of linen and again a size 16.

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Deepika Scrolls

Brotherly Love

magikquilter November 20th, 2009

This week I worked out that the reason I have so many WIPS isn’t as I thought because  I can’t make up my mind about what I am making…it is purely mechanical! And not my creaky old body mechanical either…it was my stupid machine! I hadn’t realised just how poor a condition my twelve year old Janome was in!  I spent one hundred and thirty five dollars last year on a service to be told there was nothing wrong with it! Maybe nothing wrong if you manually adjust the tension of the seams by stretching the fabric and the stitching in opposite directions!

I have had a fabulous time sewing with my new Brother Quilter’s Edition machine. It is so smooth and quiet and it adjusts the feeds to the fabric and it threads itself and it has wonder of wonders a one step buttonhole. Oh the delight that is this machine! I might even be able to bring this through and sew in the night …as you know I have insomnia and often am up until five am…prior to this I was concerned at the noise of the machine waking my husband and downstairs neighbours but this machine might just save my night time sanity and get lots of work finished too!

Presently I have almost finished auditioning the half hexagon blocks for one of my quilts which will accompany the basic half hex tutorial.

I seem to have hit on  a nerve with the tutorial…most people seem to be nervous about the actual sewing together of the blocks and strips.

I have also been thrifting and have sold several of my finds this week….including this Anthea Crawford jacket

Anthea Crawford original evening jacket

and two skirts to go with it…one was brand new with tags in silk by Ralph Lauren!

This one is by the Smithsonian store and is also silk chiffon. My friend is so lucky that these are her size!

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