When I am not quilting I enjoy researching my family tree, and trying to discover all I can about the people who have paved the way before me. I am fascinated by who these people were, and the idea that I may have inherited many of their qualities through both my DNA and the family values that are passed down through generations. For some time now I have been trying to conquer a family history road block, and lately it has been weighing on my mind... One particular branch of my family ... Read More about Gypsy Lane – The Story Behind the Quilt
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One A Penny Mini Quilt
Today in Australia, Hot Cross Buns are a common item in most bakeries almost as soon as Christmas is over; but growing up I remember them being a sweet treat exclusively reserved for eating on Good Friday. I remember being taught the significance of the bun, and my mother purchasing a dozen or so during the week leading up to the Easter weekend. The sweet bread made with spices and dried fruit was one of my mother’s favourite things, but while 10-year-old me loved the tradition associated ... Read More about One A Penny Mini Quilt
2017 New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop | Aqua Paisley Studio
Welcome! If you're a new visitor, courtesy of the blog hop - thanks so much for stopping by; and if you are an old friend, I hope you enjoy this little extra glimpse into my life. Okay, here goes... I made my first quilt 20 years ago, but I only rekindled my passion for the craft in 2013 as a means of therapy during a rather tumultuous period in my then professional life. During my lunch break one day I was browsing Pinterest and I noticed an image of Lori Holt's Mixing It Up quilt that ... Read More about 2017 New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop | Aqua Paisley Studio
Confessions of a Creative Introvert
Oops...I fell down the 'introverting' rabbit hole and forgot to leave a 'be back soon' note...! Have you ever felt the need to close the door on 'everything' and spend some time alone, quietly recharging your own battery? If you have, then there is a good chance that you, like me, might find yourself somewhere on the introvert spectrum. Introvert Insight Introversion has absolutely nothing to do with shyness and everything to do with energy! Introverts gain energy from internal reflection ... Read More about Confessions of a Creative Introvert
Celebration Cake – The Story Behind the Quilt
Every quilt has a story - but some you can sum up in a sentence and others are a little more complicated... Celebration Cake is one of those quilts whose story is a little more complicated! But I will give you the abridged version - under one condition... NO ONE is to take offence at anything they read here...okay, now that we have established the ground rules, I will continue... ;). The lovely people at Moda sent me some Layer Cake samples back in the middle of 2016. When they arrived on ... Read More about Celebration Cake – The Story Behind the Quilt
January/February 2017 Review
Going into this year I set myself some clear goals that directly relate to creativity and productivity. For the past two months my goals have been my compass every time I step into the studio and ask myself the question, 'what now?'. To be honest, I am still getting comfortable with my goals. There is nothing 'earth-shattering' about them; they are probably not all that different from goals you have set yourself - but I am fully aware that alongside any new goal comes the need to cultivate ... Read More about January/February 2017 Review