The Cottage Smallholder

A collection of many patchwork-makers work¦¦ a stunning page of colour & joy.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49182185@N02/favorites/

Isn't this one beautiful too?

All these are tempting me to start sewing again. I used to do a lot of patchwork at one time & I have a vast hoard of material scraps as well as yardage. 

 Hi Joanna,

I never had to sew for a living as my job was designing (on paper, or actually on the dancers/actors). I very occasionally made a prototype costume or sample of the treatment on it if I thought the actual maker or dyer didn't understand what I wanted. Luckily I worked with an immensely talented group of people over the years...they were a great bunch of Living Treasures & I am eternally grateful to them. The great thing about a theatrical production is that it exists as the sum of the experience & talents of a large group of people. That is what I always loved about it & thank my lucky stars to have been able to spend my working life enjoying it's challenges. 

I am very impressed by this picture patchwork from Australia. It is fairly unusual to find something so lively & painterly in this medium. I wonder what other pieces this couple have produced.

http://melibismakingthings.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/.....ntion.html

Ah, I did find a bit more about them & my instinct was right that he is a painter & she is the quilter.

http://www.mooneevalleyweekly.com.au/news/local/ne.....08575.aspx