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On The Wings Of A Dream

On the Wings of a Dream ©2008 Caryl Bryer Fallert

The indescribable talent of Caryl Bryer Fallert was recognised in Houston this year as Best In Show.

Caryl has provided a link to a page where she explains her inspiration, motivation and how she went about achieving her dream…her vision for this quilt….in more ways than one. I cannot recommend highly enough that you read the story behind this quilt…but be warned…a pot of comforting camomile or other soothing tea and a box of tissues is simply a necessity!

On the Wings of a Dream ©2008 Caryl Bryer Fallert

I recently purchased one of Caryl’s kits…The Dancing Tree, to make for my son.

I look forward to starting this.

Caryl has designed the most amazing ranges of fabric for Bernatex ..her Aurora Borialis is to die for! Gradations is next on my list of must have fabrics! Glacier Park is also stunning.

She also has patterns, DVD’S and books available on her website. I wish I lived closer so that I could attend her workshops. Oh to be in Kentucky….Padukah …to be exact with all the artisans! Caryl…please let us know if you ever come Down Under.

She also has some of her art quilts for sale...a rare opportunity to purchase an artform which is quite like no other.

Christmas Crafting from Quilting Arts gifts Magazine

Quilting Arts Gifts 2009

Want some quick Christmas gift or decorating ideas?

Quilting Arts Gifts 2009

Look no further than the Holiday edition of Quilting Arts… gifts which is available now. I am popping up to Borders in Bondi Junction to see if I can get a copy tomorrow!

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The delightfully generous designer Kathy Mack of Pink Chalk Studios has allowed me to use her flickr photos to show you her gorgeous designs…some of which were featured on the cover…congratulations Kathy!

Quilting Arts Gifts 2009

Here is a little peek into Kathy’s design process..

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yes…she dreamt it! Thanks so much Kathy for sharing your talent with us and for your generosity in allowing me free reign with your flickr stream.

Again I am brought to mind of other designers I have featured who were also so delightfully generous with their talent…Ruth Eglinton, Cherri of Cherry House Quilts and many many others yet to ber featured….all are incredibly giving of themselves and I do believe it is part of what has made them successful in this business. We are a different breed….as the incident with Ann Champion and Quiltermaker magazine showed… we champion the underdog [ no pun intended] and reward generosity of spirit.

Kathy can also be found here on her blog. I am looking forward to reading more about her design process….anyone who dreams up a design is my type of person!

Kookaburra Sits On The Gorgeous Chair

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The exquisite work of Tara Badcock of Tasmania…

this is in the collection of The Sheep’s Back Wool Gallery, Yass NSW

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Tara’s work can be found here and Tara is on Facebook and flickr. I love Tara’s work for the sheer beauty and skill but also because she is a great ambassador for Australian wool and fabric.

Our Laurraine and quilter’s connection magazine

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Laurraine of Patchwork Pottery is another flickr contact who has recently

had a slight change in direction in her career.

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Laurraine has for some time created the most gorgeous little quilts and other delightful whimsical goodies.

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She has been featured in many books online and now has a new career as the Creative Editor of new Canadian crafting magazine quilter’s connection.

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Read all about it here. Well done Laurraine…its so good to hear positive things about quilting magazines and how people are rewarded for their creativity and hard work.

 

 

Dragonfly Horses goes home

Dragonfly horses on its way to the UK

Today I packaged up Jan’s future grand daughter’s quilt which she won in my second bloggiversary giveaway. Dragonfly Horses is now jetting its way  to Devon to hopefully cheer up dear Jan while she recuperates from her surgery. Should not be too long before her grand daughter is born as well….a busy time ahead.

Dragonfly Horses Flies Away To England

This quilt took a lot longer than it should with my husband having a near nervous breakdown due to the work issues at the charity where he works but I finally managed to find the peace to work on it….or rather…the quilt gave me peace as I stitched it….very therapeutic.

Draonfly Horses goes home

It was made using remaining pieces of the fabric from the quilt below

Horses Quilt

along with dragonfly fabric given to me by my dear friend Ester. The butterflies on the back and binding were found by my husband who is ever vigilant for fabric for me.

I mentioned before that after I completed the quilting …perle cotton, medium stitches I started swirling circles all around the back edging…in chain stitch…just to keep things interesting!

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So this long overdue quilt is on its way to Jan….with so much love and thoughts of the baby to come all mixed in with memories of past quilts made using some of these fabrics.

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Jan ….if you lived nearer I would wrap you in the most wondrous of quilts as you recover from your surgery…surrounded by your loved ones in your garden. As it is this goes with my love, my prayers and my sure knowledge that this is a turning point in your life and one that you will handle with your usual wit and grace.

May God bless you and protect you, and the new baby, always

Jan is having corrective surgery on her leg on Tuesday to repair the aftermath of her surgery for cancer years ago.

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