Bumble Bee Quilting Blog
Corris Uchaf, Wales
The El Sueno Existe Festival 2009
Aug 10th
Mae’r Freuddwyd yn Fyw; The dream lives on
Festival to commemorate the life and music of Victor Jara, the voice of Popular Unity in Chile nearly forty years after his death; and to highlight diversity and culture especially with Wales and Latin American countries.
14th – 16th August 2009 in in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales
Festival acts include:-
- Sofia Buchuck from Peru performing with Killa Raymi
- Bob Delyn A’r Ebillion from Wales
- Carlos Arredondo from Chile
- Sian James, Welsh Harpist
- Galo Ceron
- Silvia Balducci from Italy
- Grupo Amigo Artista from Bolivia and Chile
- Flakito from New Zealand
- Dafydd Iwan from Wales and
- Quechua Scissor dancers
The National Eisteddfod of Wales
Aug 9th
So, the 2009 Eisteddford comes to an end. We hope you made it to Bala, and enjoyed all the events and competitions. If you did go, let us know what you enjoyed most.
Elin and Ffion enjoyed their singing (and we managed to catch them on S4C as well as a bonus)
Jemma’s choir came joint 2nd in their competition – Congrats to all in 2nd position, and well done the winners as well. Jemma’s solo went not quite as expected, but a valiant try and recovery worthy of a pro.
Heartiest congrats to Dennis Brace Jones of Corris. Bard
Unfortunately we missed the tv coverage of both Jemma and Dennis. Work gets in the way of most eveything important.
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.
Elin at the Eisteddfod
Aug 3rd
Eldest Granddaughter and her group were singing in Bala yesterday at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Although not in any competition, its still a big occasion for any 12 year old. Shame we couldn’t be there, but everyone else was, giving support and encouragement.
She enjoyed it though. Just what the Eisteddfod and music is all about. Ffion sings tomorrow, and Jemma on Thursday.
If you are in the Bala area – get to the National Eisteddfod
y ddraig goch
Aug 2nd
These are a series of wallhangings we produce, based on our own design of the Welsh Dragon and Celtic Knotwork.
We make a maximum of one a year, and each one is unique. Mixed techniques of applique, patchwork and quilting.
The example below was created in 2006 to be displayed in a revamped community village hall near Lake Vyrnwy in North Wales.
y ddraig goch wallhanging
We do one-off commissions of y ddraig goch for enyone wishing a Welsh themed wallhanging or for any special occasion.
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.
Upcoming Workshops
Jul 31st
We have 3 textile workshops confirmed in our craft unit at Corris Craft Centre in Wales:-
“Rag Rugging“
Date: 9-Sept-2009
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 approx
Taken By: Sue Clow, of Zalangai
Price: £10.00
Places: 10
“Strip Landscape“
Date: 24-Sept-2009
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 approx
Taken By: DeAnne Hartwell-Jones
Price: £20.00
Places: 10
“Petal Folding“
Date: 8-Oct-2009
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 approx
Taken By: DeAnne Hartwell-Jones
Price: £20.00
Places: 10
Any further equiries please email or phone 01654 761656
Places available above are the number still available today.
The price includes light refreshment.
Further details on each course will be posted in the next couple of days…..
New to quilting ?
Jul 30th
Have you a latent interest in quilting, a burning desire to sew, but not sure where to start ?
You want to end up with something like this, a fairly simple design that any one can make?
log cabin design
Now you can – we have put together kits together with fabrics and full instructions that will set you on your way – colours may vary. Ideal for machine or hand sewing,
Can be used by the novice upwards.
Experience the pleasure of working with textiles and colours to create something lasting and worthwhile.
Come and see our range at our shop at Corris Craft Centre, Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales
