Patchwork and Quilts

Went to a wonderful display of quilts at North Harbour Stadium last week but unfortunately didn't take my iPad and had forgotten how to take photos with my mobile and felt too sheepish to admit it and ask someone. Suffice to say they were beautiful in all hues and arrangement . One of my favourites was of native birds and flowers.

Got out the book, Warm heritage, on the history of some of the old quilts in NZ museums that good friend Marlene had given me many years ago and am rereading it with great pleasure

I am filled with admiration for the women who created these beautiful works of art , my own Aunt Dorothy included, whose quilt of tumbling blocks graces the bed in my study. Not only the choice of materials pleases me but admiration for all that piecing and embellishment with fine ecru herringbone stitching around each piece.

She gave me the quilt before it was finished and I added patches of my own, returning it to her in Christchurch from Auckland via good friend Eileen for embroidering and from there to old friend Jill who made the calico lining for me.