Kaffe, Brandon and Barbara.

 

2 very contradicting houses.
 

First up, Kaffe Fasset and Brandon Marly.

For some reason, l only have 5  photos from their house.

Maybe l planned to go back later when it was less busy and l forgot??

Who knows, so here are the 5 photos l took.

These quilts just cheer up a dull day.

And while l don't have many Kaffe fabrics in my stash,

 l am seeing a few creep in.





 

Oh, to have the patience to knit like this!!

 

Love this cushion. Would be happy to find this in my sewing room!



And now for a complete and total contrast!!!

While l struggled to understand Barbara Keal's  work,

there was something so earthy and real,

(and the fact she uses Alpaca wool in her work)

 l couldn't help but be fascinated!

And to talk to, she is one very interesting  lady!!

 

 

These little finger puppets were very cute!!

 



 

Barbara walked around in this outfit for most of the show!!

That in itself show's great belief in her work!

If you ever get the chance to see her work up close and personal,

 l would love to know what you think!!

 

 

Its a lovely long weekend here in Australia.

So to those enjoying it also,

have a nice relaxing time, and hope you find time to sew a stitch or 2.

 

Thanks for  visiting.

Linda.

 

 



Petra Prins and An Moonen - Promenade in a Dutch Garden.

Once again, Quiltmania did an outstanding job.

The house of Petra Prins and An Moonen was a delight!!

So typically Dutch!

As are the quilts, and of course, those tulips!!

Just look at the colors! Sure to inspire a new quilt!

 

This was one of my favourite quilts in the house.



And those hour glass blocks. Something just so timeless about them.

 

 

Want to see closer??

Don't forget to click on the photos!

The fabrics are stunning.

 

 

 

 

 

So much quilty goodness!

 

 

The fabrics in the quilt below are from Petra and Nel's new fabric range.

 

A closer look!

 

 

 

Some amazing fussy cutting!

 

 

 

 

Here is An proudly showing the 2 books she has written.

 

 

This little one captured my heart.

l can see one in my future real soon!

 

 

Promenade in a Dutch Garden.

A must in your library.

For both the beautiful pictures and the

 quilty inspiration between the pages.

 

And if seeing the pictures is not enough,

 

 come visit us at Quilts In The Barn this year.

27th, 28th 29th September 2013.

 

Petra, Nel and An are going to be our guest Exhibitors,

and all these quilts, plus lots more will be part of the exhibition.

 

And l for one can't wait to stand in front of these

 quilts again and gaze at the fabrics!!!

 

 

Thanks for visiting.

Linda

Polly & Laurie - Minick & Simpson.

 

 

l just love the way Quiltmania presents the Houses.
You will notice as l show you some of the different houses l visited,
 they even color matched the coverings on the walls.
 

Minick and  Simpson  was one  l went back to again and again.

And it even turns out they read this blog,

so a big HELLO to you both,

and l look forward to saying hello again in Houston!

 

Not only do they have wonderful quilts and rugs to hang,

but they go all out to make the room just like the personality of the maker.

Polly mentioned that when she sent a photo home to DH,

he commented that it looked just like home!

 

 l fell in love with the hooked rugs, and wanted to take them all home.

 

 

 

Love this!

 

And this!!

 

And especially this!!!

 

Instead, l took a rug hooking class with Polly.

You can see my start in the foreground.

 

 

And this is what it will look like once l am done.

Of course, l dream of owning an original, hooked by Polly herself!!

One can dream, right???

 

 

Then there were Laurie's quilts!!!!

I fell in love with this one, mistakenly thinking it was an antique!

But no, its a new quilt, made to look old! Just my kind of quilt!!

Fabrics from many past ranges used.

This would look wonderful in my beach house, Laurie!

Just saying!!!!

 

 

And l coveted this wool quilt.

Need to start collecting blues and cream wools.

 

 

Sadly my stash of blue's is lacking, and my creams none existent.

And my blues tend to be on the teal side.

Add them to my list for Houston.

 

There was also this yummy quilt.

Adding this to the "must make" list as well.

A great collection of fabrics here.

 

 

And these were just fun!!!

Love those colors!!!

 

l hope you enjoyed visiting Polly and Laurie's house with me.

l know l enjoyed my time there.

 

Thanks for visiting.

Linda.