First Show and Tell for 2013

I thought I would start off the "Show and Tell" for the year with some quilts made by Adrian, a very talented artist, who works for Peter at Cairns Craft Centre.  Using the Bulurru fabric range he has stitched this lovely applique quilt featuring Australian wildlife.

 I just love the way he has featured this Japanese panel with the surrounding blocks

and another appliqued quilt made from a favourite pattern by McKenna Ryan.

The Sunday Stitchers met last Sunday for the first time this year and Jenny very proudly showed off her finished "All Points"  which she has now machine quilted.  "All Points" was a mini quilt workshop which I gave at Cairns Craft Center in 2012.

Sonjia had her new runner to share with us which she made up from the Christmas mystery quilt project. 

Meanwhile back in the studio I am slowly working my way through a heap of completed tops to turn them into finished quilts for future class projects.

Till next time
Frances

Comments

Shirley said…
Great show and tell Frances and you are all working well there. Keep up he good work.
January 11, 2013 at 6:02 PM
Karen said…
Lovely display of quilts. i do like the one with the Bulurru fabrics.
Good luck with all the quilt tops. Class deadlines are good motivation
January 11, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Jenny said…
That's a great Aussie quilt, I'm sure it will be a very popular class in your shop.

I have made a couple of Kiwi inspired quilts, I think we all need to show a bit of patriotism, don't you?
January 13, 2013 at 8:52 AM
Elyte said…
Enjoyed the show. Adrian's Australian Wildlife quilt is very impressive.
January 13, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Linda said…
What a find Adrian is!! Gorgeous quilts. Lovely to see such stunning work for the new year. Hope you are feeling well, and ready for a big year. Heat has been driving me nuts. Office has no air conditioning, staying away from computer. Take care.
January 17, 2013 at 7:45 AM
Joy V said…
Wow what an employee to have - Adrian's quilts are beautiful. Can't wait to see what you get finished.
January 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM
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