Corris Uchaf, Wales
jane
Quilter who loves textiles, colour and design. I also paint a bit and sort of play several musical instruments.
Posts by jane
American Quilts: Selections from the Winterthur Collection
Aug 1st
This is aimed at all those who are fortunate to be able to get to Milwaukee before Sept 9th 2010 …
The Art Museum is exhibiting 40 quilts from the early years of post-Independent America circa 1760-1850
The quilts showcase the culture of the time using the most modern printed fabrics of the era as well as the more traditional technique of re-using any old cast off textiles including cottons, woollens and silk.
Even then in what was a new modern society recently unfettered from colonialism, quilting showed itself to be environmentally friendly.
The quilts dramatically demonstrate a richness of colour and design, based on the then recent political turmoil and the emergence of a new society with an independence of spirit and fashion.
About the Exhibition | American Quilts: Selections from the Winterthur Collection.
I return
Jul 27th
I had a FAB holiday – surrounded by all my family either during the week or at the weekend. And also managed to catch up with some “old” friends, old as in longstanding NOT as in advancing years they’ll be no doubt pleased to hear.
Spent much of it in or by the swimmingpool and/or looking after my little granddaughter. A real pleasure which also allowed Mum, hubby and the elder girls to spend some quality time together.
So. I’m now back in the shop and there’s so much to do. Some work has been done in the past week – not to the standard or thoroughness I’d have liked to have seen – but beggars can’t be choosers and I am very much more experienced. So a sort of thanks to my nobbly assistant 
I’ve now managed to complete my second working day in the shop. Yesterday was a gradual re acclimatisation day, with many interesting and very welcome visitors to the shop. Just can’t help but be inspired by other people’s knowledge and enthusiasm.
Today, I’ve spent mainly looking at circular design and stitching techniques with a small class (of one other) – great fun.
I’ve still to complete the count of all the fat quarters returned from Carno – so glad to hear that they had a successful weekend, such a shame I had to miss it and the ladies this year.
So, the stock control is all over the place at the moment, I might get round to it tomorrow, but for now the Athletics bekons me towards the TV and an evening of sporting excellence (I hope)
Till, tomorrow then ….
Holidays
Jul 18th
Yea — I’m going on my holiday tomorrow with my family for a break in the wilderness of Center Parks and then for a weekend with youngest at his home.
Really looking forward to it – an escape and a complete break.
Anyway, looking forward to the location, relaxing and being with my loved ones …. my assistant will be in the shop all week – so its almost business as usual. Be warned however, he cannot sew for a toffee. Otherwise he’ll try to do you justice, is enthusiastic and helpful …
Needlefelting will also open for you to enjoy your creativity with felt
I’ll still logon and update if I can – let me know of any problems ….
Byeeee — See You all in a week xxxxx
Picasa Web Albums – Bumble Bee Quilting
Jul 14th
After about 6 years of ummming and rrrrrrring – I have started to create an album of craft works that have been produced for the shop, and events that have happened ….
I am quite happy behind a camera – just not very good at actually getting it out and taking photographs. Must try harder
I shall keep putting up old photos as I find them – and taking new as well.
As a reminder to all our visitors, the needlefelting is always open when the shop is, although at times there might bee a short wee Q
So, drop by, be creative and have fun with felt – suitable for any and every level of experience (or not) and for most ages from small to senior ….
Picasa Web Albums – Bumble Bee Quilting.
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Clothworks Fabric Collections – Celestial Dreams by Laurel Burch
Jul 9th
The new collection from Clothworks featuring fabrics from the world renowned design studio of Laurel Burch is due to be released in the Autumn of 2010.
As usual this is a self complementary series
If you want us to get any of these fabrics into the UK for you in the latter part of this year please let us here
This page showcases the designs in their usual vibrant colours and traditional intricate large scale motifs.
Clothworks Fabric Collections – Celestial Dreams by Laurel Burch.
BBC – Dolgellau – Sesiwn Fawr music festival downsizes for 2010
Jul 5th
BBC – Dolgellaus Sesiwn Fawr music festival downsizes for 2010.
First the good news – it seems that Sesiwn Fawr in Dolgellau is to continue.
Next the better news – it also seems as if the event is to revert to its roots = it will engage with local business and hostelries, and it will again be a fun event that almost every member of  any family can enjoy.
So, the 2010 event is to be broadly based on Jazz and Bluegrass with Folk, poetry and sports bulking it out. It will also showcase Welsh artistes allowing them to interact with a rather random summertime audience who otherwise would have little opportunity to see such acts.
Should therefore perhaps be a simpler and maybe more engaging event for both performer and viewer.
If you are in the area in mid July 2010 this event promises much for all the family to enjoy.
Mid Wales Music Week
Jul 4th
I should have known about this and I should have already blogged about to publicise it.
Tonight is the final night of the “Continental Classics – a mini festival with Iwar Bergkwist, Marilyn Minns, Detlef Tewes and Otto Freudenthal”
Iwar Bergkwist, is a tenor from the Swedish Gothenburg Opera, Marilyn Minns, delights with mezzo soprano and Detlef Tewes, is a mandolin virtuoso while Otto Freudenthal is internationally renowned on the piano.
So, if you are in Mid Wales and you want to to treat your ears to some delightful music just turn up at Theatr Fach in Dolgellau (southern Snowdonia) before 7.30 pm …
Meanwhile – sorry for the short notice – but enjoy ….
Minerva Quilts 10
Jun 25th
That season has returned, and once again the Quilt Association has a summer extravaganza –
Minerva Quilts 10
Featuring:-
- Antique quilts from Jennifer Barlow’s collection.
- Quilts made to mark the 20th anniversary of the European Quilt Association.
- Contemporary work by Doris Alcock, Katharine Guerrier, Sheena Norquay and Jackie Smith.
The exhibition runs from 12-July until 11-Sept 2010
Minerva Arts Centre
Llanidloes
Powys
Wales
UK
As always, it will be worth every effort to see the spectacular quilts being showcased and to meet again the good folk of the Quilt Association here in Mid Wales
