Corris Uchaf, Wales
quilting
Yeah for the V&A
May 18th
I have been sent 2 tickets from the V&A for the Quilt Exhibition (for an earlier post see here) Yeah … 
I now have about a month to get there from our corner of rural Wales – but I shall make it by hook or by crook … and I’ll let you know my thoughts although I dare say I shall not be able to share any pictures with you unfortunately – but we’ll see.
Can’t wait – it promises to be a fantastic exhibition of quilts, designs, fabrics and techniques over the centuries
V & A Museum – Quilts 1700 – 2010
Mar 22nd
The Victoria and Albert Mueum (London) has finally opened its door to the mew major exhibition, Quilts 1700 – 2010, which runs from 20-Mar-2010 until 4-July-2010
This is a major exhibition of quilts showcasing its own collection, and major works on loan.
It is believed to ne the fist major exhibition of British quilts, certainly with the pedegree of this one.
If you can get to London, go and let us know your thoughts,
More details from the V & A website can be found here.
Festival of Quilts
Aug 4th
I have just just checked with Royal Mail and it seems that my “PearlEssence” quilt was delivered to the organisers on time – Hurrah. Now lets just hope that they opened it in time for inclusion in the display at the NEC.
This is is one of Europe’s biggest quilt fests, to be held at the NEC, Birmimgham, UK on 20th to 23rd August 2009. It is organised by Creative Exhibitions Limited with the support of the Quilters Guild of the British Isles and TwistedThread.
There are several galleries of exhibitions showcasing work from many leading artists and those unheard of before now, together with workshops from the beginner upwards, and a whole wealth of stalls and merchandise on offer. You might like to borrow a shopping trolley as you gather up all those hard to find notions etc that you’ve been searching for all these years.
The festival will be open from 10:00 – 17:30 (17:00 on Sunday) – so if you can make the NEC between 20-23-Aug-2009 go there, there’s no better way to spend a damp and dismal August weekend that surrounded by textiles and art all under the one roof.
Advance prices are £10.00 for a one day ticket and £17.00 for a two day ticket with concessions available as well. In this hard pressed (no pun intended) times surely there can be nothing that offers better value …..Prices on the door will be slightly more.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales
Aug 1st
The National Eisteddfod of Wales, Meirion and District, 1 – 8 August 2009, Rhiwlas Estate near Bala, Gwynedd
This is an event tracing its history back to 1176, and since 1880 it has been held annually with the exception of 1914 and 1940.
Primarily an event for poetry and music, it also hosts many displays of contemporary Welsh arts and crafts.
Bumble Bee Quilting is pleased to be associated with this prestigious national event, and has two quilted wallhangings on display this year.
If you are anyway near the Bala area you strongly recommend you attend, and if you like our wallhangings, please let us know.
Festival of Quilts
Jul 29th
I am busy trying to complete my entry for the exhibition. I have until Friday and time is very short, but I’m working flat out.
This is one of the UK’s premier Quilting exhibitions, miss at your peril …..
An opportunity to see some of my designs, if you have not seen them in my shop at Corris Craft Centre, and an example of contemporary Welsh craft.
Festival of Quilts
NEC, Birmingham, UK
20-23-Aug 2009
10:00 – 17:30
10:00 – 17:00 Sunday
I shall post a photo of my quilt when complete ….
Maldwyn Quilters – Carno weekend
Jul 27th
Just realised that this is the 4th year that I’ve attended this prestigious quilting festival in Carno, and the 6th year the event has been held
Enjoyed every moment, met many new quilters and I have really enjoyed seeing your creations, quilts and otherwise.
Also, I must commend your choice of fabrics in your quilts (I think I may have recognised some I have previous sold you!!!!)
Anyway, another resounding success – here’s to next year….
PS – to all of you who bought tickets from me for the draw on 26-July-2009 to raise funds for Hope House Hospice and BBC Children in Need— Sorry, but better luck next time.
The group also presented 6 lap quilts for the charity Linus UK.
As you missed out on the Carno draw, tickets for the Teresa Anna Quilt in aid of Breast Cancer Research are still on sale in the shop. The draw for this charity quilt will conclude the “Pink Weekend” at Corris Craft Centre on 25th October 2009
Carno weekend
Jul 23rd
I shall be at Carno for their annual quilting exhibition this comming weekend, but the shop will be staffed as normal.
We shall be open at Corris Craft Centre 10:30 – 17:00 approx, and the needle felting will be available for you all to join in and let your artisitic skills shine – just have fun and play with felt…. No-one’s too old or too young
Else, come to Carno, join in with the Maldwyn Quilters’ exhibitions and workshops. Don’t forget – Carno Community Centre, Powys, Mid Wales – open Fri-Sun
Celf yn y llan
Sep 23rd
Yep, that was the weekend that was – and we failed miserably to write about it in time …… Art in the Aisles with an apt theme “Heddwch” / “Peace” …. we can only endorse that noble sentiment.
The 4th Binnenial Arts and Craft trail in the lovely Dyffryn Ardudwy, just north of Abermaw (Barmouth). But there again, as you’re in the know you didn’t need reminding and were there; as was Bumble Bee Quilting, just to help support the fabric crafts.
Presumably you got to all the workshops, and you visited the painters, poets, embroiderers, knitters, photographers as well as the textiles and quilters.
We enjoyed it immensly and will return to the church hall in 2 years time – see you all again then no doubt.
We shall also try to give you some advance warning then as well …..
