Butterfly Quilts
Butterfly quilts are among some of the prettiest quilts made. They seem to have been a particular favourite of the …Continue reading →
View ArticleSewing
This beautiful illustration is from a book published in 1973 by Octopus Books called Sewing by Honor Gillot. Old sewing …Continue reading →
View ArticleA Rescue Mission
I was entrusted with this quilt which I have named Prairie Rose from the quilt collectors Bernie and Eileen Donnelly. …Continue reading →
View ArticleAll Things Thirties
An early childhood memory of mine is of our cream and green kitchen. This lovely soft colour scheme was replaced …Continue reading →
View ArticleTwas The Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, When all thro’ the house Not a creature was stirring, Not even a mouse. Just …Continue reading →
View ArticleSwans on Lily Pads circa 1930s
From Fairy Tales to Ballets, swans have provided ideas and inspiration for many artistic pieces. Swans certainly inspired the creation …Continue reading →
View ArticleA Fine Old Quilt circa 1870
This basket quilt consists of 30 blocks set on point with alternating cream homespun fabric blocks. The quilt is a …Continue reading →
View ArticleClarence Valley Coverlet No. 2
This coverlet from Clarence Valley, New South Wales may possibly have been made by the needlewoman who made the coverlet …Continue reading →
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