\nDespite my best intentions I am spending the bulk of my time at the moment on the computer whilst I have stitching awaiting downstairs<\/em>!
\nNo-one is at fault, it’s simply due to adding on<\/strong> tasks to those I have already committed too – I haven’t exactly<\/em> taken on anything new….<\/p>\n
adding on…. one<\/strong> I have told you recently about twentyONE+<\/a>, the sure-to-be-brilliant juried textile exhibition being organised by WAFTA. Our tiny team is also looking to make best use of contemporary technology. So now we look like building our own little place on the web, as soon as possible, to offer our members\u2019 and prospective entrants inspiration. We’ll also be able to let everyone know what\u2019s happening as it happens. adding on…. two Once I was going to be over there talking, the enticing offer of a leading quilt-based creative design class was too tempting. So, with the class outline defined, and requirements detailed, the thoughts running through my noggin were such… All of which means extra work and time upstairs (tap,tap, tapping) instead of down (stitch, stitch, stitching).<\/p>\n adding on…. three<\/strong> Very recently, the end of WEEK THIRTY-TWO to be precise, in a beautiful fit of lucidity, I arranged the bones of five new featherings<\/em> on the studio tables;
\nIs a tale that is organisational\/ voluntary\/textile related.<\/p>\n
\n‘My’<\/strong> wonderful gem of a committee, all five of us, are very open and pro-active about encouraging, then showcasing, the best textiles we possibly can get under the lovely little roof at Spectrum Project Space @ ECU mid next year.
\nWe have no template to follow and welcome ideas that will help us to achieve our aims…
\nIn the blink of eye (via a conversation with the Pres), we are now planning to set up a ‘Salon des Refuses<\/a>‘, at a central location, to show the excellent work that we anticipate won\u2019t physically be able to fit in our twentyONE+ exhibition.
\nAny extra work for us will simply mean a whole heap more opportunities for our entrants\/members.
\nOnce the vision was there how could we say no?<\/p>\n
\nA recent meeting with the lovely Emma, the WAFTA webguru, who listened to and encouraged our off-the-cuff ideas for bringing twentyONE+ to the world has born fruit…. or should I say an additional layer of goodness\/complexity?
\nThese days an online catalogue makes brilliant sense but having the availability to access as much info as possible about the works and artists whilst<\/em> at the exhibition is even better. We want to add value to the viewing during, before,and after.
\nOf course this will then enable THE WORLD to view too….<\/p>\n
\nWe hope to make it truly informative and not limited to those that can physically attend meetings or the exhibition.
\nPhew!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Then there is OZQUILT<\/a> – a gem of an Australian membership group working hard to further the cause of ARTquilts.
\nI’ve been a member for yonks but simply have not been able to spare the time\/headspace needed to become involved.
\nbut……
\nI was very happy to say yes to talking about our very valuable Salvage\/Selvedge <\/a>exhibition at the OZQUILT<\/a> conference coming up in October. This project needs to be\u00a0 talked about with the hope of inspiring others to do their bit, creatively through textiles – as well as celebrating the growth and dedication of ‘my’ gals.<\/p>\n
\nThis is certainly where my interest lies – in passing on my knowledge and increasing the confidence, awareness and creativity of those who are ready for this next step.
\nThoughts of saying no were feeble and extinguished instantly.<\/p>\n
\nI figured if I am making samples and writing up notes – both very time and brain consuming…. why don\u2019t I offer it to my loyal and local students…’my’ gals?
\nI reckon a few would love it, benefit from the experience, and they would blossom!?
\n(At the very least they will eat cake in wonderful company:)<\/p>\n
\nIs a tale that is stitch related.<\/p>\n
\nThree of these make incremental steps in design from ‘feathering the nest #2’
\n(which, unfortunately, I cannot show you in full due to rules of exhibition submissions).<\/p>\n
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