I have omitted to put in a little about 2012, a busy year that slipped away without so much as a by your leave. This was of course, the big “Year of Flooring” when the kitchen, lounge & garden shed floors (about 1/3 of our house space) were re-laid. That meant significant upheaval, lots of dust and frequent blue language. So, with no sewing room there was little quilting achieved and with no kitchen, we got used to BBQ’s, salads or sandwiches.
To add to the misery, I had inadvertently left a window open (for 6 months) and my quilts had taken on that vague and somewhat unsavoury odour of a wet dog. That meant a serious washing session, which turned out reasonably well with only two quilts shedding dye and another with ripped fabric. The ripping was not a major issue and easily fixed. Some black fabric I had purchased for an Amish style quilt was a little “cheap” and probably old, so it showed. I simply re-appliqued a shape over the tear and no-one was the wiser. As for the dyeing, the colour run stands testimony to care, selection & pre-washing of hand-dyed fabrics. Always learning!
Once washed, it seemed silly to put my quilts away before photographing them. This then, was the prime force in getting a move on with my blog. So lots of washing, photographing and staring at a computer screen.
Australia Day 2013
Then came the news that we were to celebrate Australia
Day on the Island in 2013. That meant
finding time and a space to complete a few from the UFO box to put out for display.
There was also the challenge of Aprons for the Cafe. Somehow it all came together – after one too
many late nights - and we managed to put up a lovely display for our many visitors.
