Gold Coast, Australia

It has been a little time since I have had access to the internet. We are now in Bathurst but I need to catch up with our visits to the Gold Coast and Canberra. This was the view from our abode at the Gold Coast. It was an amazing view of the whole coast line.

I taught a two day class at the Guild of my leaves using an array of textural fabrics and stitches. It was a wonderful group who seemed to really enjoy the stitches and threads we explored.

I am loving the birds here in Australia. They are so large and colorful. How do you like this polka dot tail?

It is wonderful to have the opportunity to be able to teach and travel and experience cultures of all the corners of the world. I feel very blessed that this is what I do each day.

Keep creating

Sue

Manly Ferry and Pittwater Boat ride

On Saturday Melissa and I took the Manly ferry to meet my friend Robyn. On our way we had a wonderful view of the Sydney Opera House and looking back over the city center.

Robyn and her husband Bob took us on their boat for few hour sail around Pittwater. We were treated to a prawn and champagne lunch. How spoilt were we! It was wonderful on the water and the weather cooperated.

This little guy waited for all the left overs.

We flew to the Gold Coast on Sunda and have been teaching for the guild here. Will post about the wonderful students shortly.

Keep stitching

Sue

Killara Quilt Shop

I just spent two full days teaching at Killara Quilt Shop in Sydney. It was wonderful to have such enthusiastic students who really pushed themselves to create unique pieces. The theme was My Journal Cloth which incorporated a tree using pieced borders and applique with textural embellishment.

Many used my drawings for there birds, dogs and leaves then they used creative stitches to embellish.

We worked with hand dyed wool, silk velvets and fibers to make a one of a kind piece.

Many thanks to Carol and her staff who made me feel very welcome and really embraced the class. I can't wait to see the finished pieces.

Take care

Sue

Sewing Night at Sarah's

Wednesday night is sewing class at Sarah's house. Melissa and I joined in to stitch and chat. The students are working on Sarah's Wagga Quilt. It is so fun made out of recycled wool blankets and sweaters then embellished with stitchery and wonderful three dimensional flowers. It was so cozy it would definitely keep me warm in our Ohio winters.

They start with a pieced background then go to town with the stitching. Peta was working on the stitching on her background below. How fun I wish I could come back and take the class.

They each brought quilts in progress as well as completed quilts to share. Florence is working on this amazing English paper pieced quilt. She is nearly finished with only a small section at the top to complete. Fiona and Peta also brought quilts to share.

Melissa and I had a great time. I will be waiting anxiously to see how your Wagga's progress.

Take care

Sue