Chasing Rainbows

Quilt Show: Darling Harbour 2018

I am pleased to say that we made it home in time to make the June 2018 Sydney Quilt Show at Darling Harbour.  That's now two years in a row I've made it – WOW, how exciting!!  So, with some of the quilters from Dangar, off we set for a day immersed in the wonderful world of textiles.

A single day is simply not enough, with so many inspiring exhibits and of course, so many vendor stalls, all beautifully presented and well resourced.  I had ideas for future quilts spinning in my head for many daze after the show.  

Although the 2018 Quilt Show is certainly old news by now, I felt the need to share some of my favourites. 

Catherine Moseley: Red Glitter

Barbara Gower: Kyoto by Night

Emma Kemmis: Bejewelled (Close-up) 

The unmistakable hand stitchery of Carolyn Sullivan

Well done to everyone who participated and inspiring work.  Let's hope for another fine gathering in 2022.   Now, I really must go and find my stash of Japanese fabrics.  I've found the perfect Jen Kingwell pattern for them.

Inspiration Unlimited

I've been sitting on my photos from the Sydney Quilt Show since - when was it - in June 2107!  It was so good to have it back in Darling Harbour.  Our little group made a good day out of the show with some hard-liners going back for another day at least.  

Here are some quilts that I found particularly inspiring...I think I'm a big Jen Kingwell fan too!  Let me say though, the work of Carolyn Sullivan should be inspiration to us all.  

Starting with an Edna Ostrich

Sheep will never be the same!

Carolyn Sullivan

Detail of work involved in Carolyn Sullivan's art works

Who doesn't love a vibrant star?

Scrappy Jen Kingwell pattern

This year, I plan to take a better camera with than just my phone.  See you there...