Corris Uchaf, Wales
quilting
The Quilt Index
Aug 13th
Found this when looking for something else, just as you do.
It seems such a good idea as well, catalogue properly all quilts that it can, together with details of the quilter and where it is currently housed.
Not sure I can say much more as a whole waft of the website is about copyright – I’m not even sure if I should be mentioning at all.
Shame as I was really sold on the whole concept.
The Quilt Association
Aug 8th
Just in case your diary has taken leave of absence without your permission, a reminder:-
The Summer Quilt Show
12-July – 11-Sept 2010
Minerva Arts Centre
Llanidloes
Powys
Wales
UK
As there is nowhere in earth you would rather be than in mid Wales during any August and September, this is a quilting exhibition that just cannot be missed for the quality of work, imagination, style, presentation and an opportunity to explore and share knowledge with all the folk of the Quilt Association.
Plus Llanidloes is a rather charming Welsh village with a substantial history and wondrous scenery all around to be enjoyed however you travel.
Stitched: art quilter documentary
Aug 7th
A film about quilting? Or perhaps more pertinently a film about quilting against time, against tradition and against other adverse circumstances?
We can all identify with at least two of these and maybe the other as well.
Stitched: art quilter documentary.
Should be an eye-opener, I hope to catch the full version when released, but the site has a clip available….
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 ….
Exhibitions Galore
Jul 24th
We are very lucky in our corner of rural Mid Wales in the northern parts of Powys. We currently have not one but two ongoing quilting exhibitions within relatively short distances of each other. There can be few places in the world so blessed.
Today is the penultimate day of Maldywn Quilters annual exhibition at the Community Centre in Carno. You’ll have to hurry however as it ends tomorrow (Sunday).
The summer exhibition at Llanidloes run by The Quilt Association continues throughout the summer in the Minerva Centre until 11-Sept-2010.
For all with an interest in craft, design, textiles and an abundance of skill and dedication then both of these events should be a must. Even if you are just caught short by the Welsh summer weather and merely want some respite from the “heat” with perhaps a cup of tea and a desire for inspiration then visit one or other or preferably both.
You’ll not regret meeting with some friendly people and quality quilters.
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.
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
Free Quilt Patterns
Jun 19th
Just routinely hunting round the web, as you do, not looking for anything in particular – and heypresto — free quilt patterns …
Yet to go through them all – but as someone has taken the time and effort to both construct the patterns and also to share them with like minded quilters it seemed rude not to publicise them.
Try them, and let us all know how you got on.
