Showing 83 items matching "quilting patchwork"
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National Wool MuseumTextile - Patchwork Quilt, c.1900
... Patchwork Quilt...Patchwork quilt...quilting history...patchwork...Quilt, patchwork. Made from tiny hand worked patchwork squares reminiscent of medallion style quilts....Made from tiny hand worked patchwork squares reminiscent of medallion style quilts. Patchwork quilt Textile Patchwork Quilt ...Part of the " Wagga collection" donated by the Running Stitch group. Maker unknown. c.1900. Possibly English. Was being used as packing material when found.Quilt, patchwork. Made from tiny hand worked patchwork squares reminiscent of medallion style quilts.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, england, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumQuilt, Floral chintz quilt
... quilting history...patchwork...Quilt made from pink patchwork curtain cloth, machine stitched and patched at a later date by hand. ...Quilt made from pink patchwork curtain cloth, machine stitched and patched at a later date by hand....Part of the Wagga collection. quilting history patchwork history running stitch group running stitch collection quilting - history patchwork - history Quilt made from pink patchwork curtain cloth, machine stitched and patched at a later date by hand. ...Quilt made from pink patchwork curtain cloth, machine stitched and patched at a later date by hand. Part of the Wagga collection.Quilt made from pink patchwork curtain cloth, machine stitched and patched at a later date by hand.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Quilt, Wedding quilt, 1910-1930
... quilting - history patchwork - history...Quilt of brown woollen patchwork on both sides. 1770 x 1750 mm...Earliest Date: 1910 Latest Date: 1930 quilting - history patchwork - history running stitch group running stitch collection brown mrs brown mr cyril quilting - history patchwork - history Quilt of brown woollen patchwork on both sides. 1770 x 1750 mm Wedding quilt Textile Quilt ...Made by Mrs Brown, Queenscliff Victoria c. 1920. Given to the Running Stitch Group by Cyril Brown. Mrs Brown worked as a mantle-maker in Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC. Her employer supplied fabric samples for the quilt which was her contribution to their home on her marriage. According to Mrs browns son, Cyril, who donated the quilt to the Running Stitch group, the colour was selected by her employer because of the new married name. "If she had married Mr Green it would have been different". Cyril also remembers using the quilt when he and his wife visited his parents at their home on the Bellarine Peninsula. This quilt is one of a collection of quilts known as 'The Running Stitch Collection' donated to the National Wool Museum in 1989 by the Running Stitch Group. (Barbara Macey, Lois Densham, Susan Denton and Jan Ross-Manley). Earliest Date: 1910 Latest Date: 1930Quilt of brown woollen patchwork on both sides. 1770 x 1750 mmquilting - history patchwork - history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, brown, mrs brown, mr cyril, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumQuilt, Suitings quilt
... quilting history...patchwork...Patchwork quilt made from large pieces of wool suitings, colourful clothing off cuts and woollen blankets. ...Placed in a room that may not have been adorned with many other decorative items, this quilt would have been a colourful and inexpensive home furnishing solution. quilting history patchwork history running stitch group running stitch collection quilting - history patchwork - history Patchwork quilt made from large pieces of wool suitings, colourful clothing off cuts and woollen blankets. ...The apparently haphazard arrangement of fabric pieces in a quilt made of scraps doesn't always preclude a conscious sense of design. The pieces in this quilt have been carefully arranged according to size and colour, possibly indicating that it was intended to go on a bed as a spread without a cover. Placed in a room that may not have been adorned with many other decorative items, this quilt would have been a colourful and inexpensive home furnishing solution.Patchwork quilt made from large pieces of wool suitings, colourful clothing off cuts and woollen blankets. The quilt has been hand stitched together with stitches that hold the front and back sides together. Either a large single bed size or small double bed size.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumQuilt, Dressage Quilt, 1985
... quilting history...patchwork...Large quilt consisting of numerous winning horse sashes sewn together to create a patchwork quilt separated into quarters, bordered by a royal blue trim. ...This quilt was later part of an identically titled exhibition held at the National Wool Museum in 1989. quilting history patchwork history running stitch group running stitch collection highlights of the national wool museum: from waggas to the wool quilt prize - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001) ross-manley ms jan quilting - history patchwork - history Large quilt consisting of numerous winning horse sashes sewn together to create a patchwork quilt separated into quarters, bordered by a royal blue trim. ...‘Dressage Quilt’ was made by Jan Ross-Manley for the Running Stitch exhibition Wool Quilts Old and New in 1985. The quilt is made from the sashes of winning female participates of Equestrian Sports in Victoria. The central diamond is divided into quarters, one for each woman who won the ribbons. The piece is about dedication, strength, exertion and achievement. The artist's statement reads: "I have been collecting pennants and sashes for some time now, intending to collate a series of pieces on Australian country life and people. This is a woman's quilt, made entirely from 'horse' sashes won at competition. The central diamond is divided into quarters, one for each lady who won the ribbons. 'Hurdles' are set into the inner borders. The piece is about dedication, strength, exertion and achievement. The all pervading yellow letters cast a tawdriness over the otherwise clean colour scheme." This quilt was later part of an identically titled exhibition held at the National Wool Museum in 1989.Large quilt consisting of numerous winning horse sashes sewn together to create a patchwork quilt separated into quarters, bordered by a royal blue trim. The centre of the quilt is a diamond shape made from various pink cotton strips and bordered by multi coloured horses heads. The quilt is backed with blue cotton and has a polyester fill.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, highlights of the national wool museum: from waggas to the wool quilt prize - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), ross-manley, ms jan, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumBook, Fabric of Our Community
... Quilting Patchwork Handicrafts...They were accompanied by a display of historic textiles from the Hamilton Art Gallery's permanent collection. Quilting Patchwork Handicrafts City of Hamilton Art Gallery Quilting Patchwork Handicrafts Fabric of Our Community Book ..."Fabric of our community" - City of Hamilton Art Gallery, 1988. Catalogue for an exhibition of modern quilts produced to celebrate the bicentenary in Hamilton. They were accompanied by a display of historic textiles from the Hamilton Art Gallery's permanent collection.quilting patchwork handicrafts, city of hamilton art gallery, quilting, patchwork, handicrafts -
National Wool MuseumBook, Quilt Showcase 2001
... Handicrafts Quilting Patchwork...Handicrafts Quilting Patchwork Victorian Quilters Inc. Handicrafts Quilting Patchwork Quilt Showcase 2001 Book ..."Quilt Showcase 2001" - Victorian Quilters Inc., 2001. Catalogue of an exhibition/competition of quilts held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 12 July to 15 July 2000. Includes a section re: a display of invited quilts from the Aichi Quilters of Japan.handicrafts quilting patchwork, victorian quilters inc., handicrafts, quilting, patchwork -
National Wool MuseumBook, Expressions 2000: The Wool Quilt Prize
... Quilting Patchwork...The exhibition contained contemporary quilts and the prize winning quilt was acquired by the National Wool Museum. Quilting Patchwork Irvine-Nealie Ms Jan Quilting Patchwork expressions / 2000 / the wool quilt prize / 16 September - 3 December 2000 / National Wool Museum, Geelong / NATIONAL / WOOL / MUSEUM Expressions 2000: The Wool Quilt Prize Book ..."Expressions 2000: the wool quilt prize" - National Wool Museum, 2000. This book is a catalogue of the quilts shown in the exhibition "Expressions 2000: the wool quilt prize", held at the National Wool Museum, Geelong from 16 September - 3 December 2000 (extended to 4 February 2001). It contains details of the exhibitors and an essay by quilter Jan Irvine-Nealie. The exhibition contained contemporary quilts and the prize winning quilt was acquired by the National Wool Museum.expressions / 2000 / the wool quilt prize / 16 September - 3 December 2000 / National Wool Museum, Geelong / NATIONAL / WOOL / MUSEUMquilting patchwork, irvine-nealie, ms jan, quilting, patchwork -
National Wool MuseumBook, Quilt Showcase 2000
... Handicrafts Quilting Patchwork...Handicrafts Quilting Patchwork Victorian Quilters Inc. Handicrafts Quilting Patchwork Quilt Showcase 2000 Book ..."Quilt Showcase 2000" - Victorian Quilters Inc., 2000. Catalogue of an exhibition/competition of quilts held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 29 June to 2 July 2000. Includes details of the prize winning quilts.handicrafts quilting patchwork, victorian quilters inc., handicrafts, quilting, patchwork -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Red Cross Quilt, 1930-1949
... quilting patchwork...It is a double bed sized quilt in the classic 'crazy' style with extensive use of herringbone and feather stitching.The pieced style of the quilt, made from squares of patchwork is similar to the style of quilts made by members of the Country Women's Association (CWA). ...Quilt, rectangular. Made with crazy patchwork in twelve large blocks. ...The women sometimes made a quilt as a group activity and Lois suggested that the quilt may have been made by this group. quilting patchwork running stitch group national trust of australia (nsw) running stitch collection densham ms lois geelong quilting patchwork CWA Quilt, rectangular. ...This quilt was purchased from an op shop in Clifton Hill, Vic. by Lois Densham, a quilter and former member of the Running Stitch group who has an interest in historic Australian quilts. The quilt has been displayed in NSW, where it was part of an exhibition of Historic Australian Quilts curated by Annette Gero and held at Old Government House, Paramatta between 5 June and 22 August 2000. Initially purchased in Clifton Hill, it originally came from a source in Highton, Geelong. It is a double bed sized quilt in the classic 'crazy' style with extensive use of herringbone and feather stitching.The pieced style of the quilt, made from squares of patchwork is similar to the style of quilts made by members of the Country Women's Association (CWA). The women sometimes made a quilt as a group activity and Lois suggested that the quilt may have been made by this group.Quilt, rectangular. Made with crazy patchwork in twelve large blocks. The blocks at each corner are fairly regular, whereas the others are full of random pieces. The patches are oversewn with hand embroidered feather stitch in different colours. In the centre there is a block with a maroon cross. Many of the pieces have central 'sprigs' of green embroidery in bullion stitch. The quilt is backed with a blue and green striped fabric.quilting patchwork, running stitch group national trust of australia (nsw), running stitch collection, densham, ms lois, geelong, quilting, patchwork, cwa -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Newspaper Clipping, Daren Howe, Bright quilts, 13/08/2004
... quilting...Debra Layt...Patchwork...Article advertising an exhibition of patchwork quilts in shop fronts along Watsonia Road, Watsonia 13/08/2004...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article advertising an exhibition of patchwork quilts in shop fronts along Watsonia Road, Watsonia 13/08/2004 quilting Debra Layt Patchwork Gallery watsonia road watsonia Newspaper clipping, text with colour illustration Bright quilts Article Newspaper Clipping Daren Howe ...Article advertising an exhibition of patchwork quilts in shop fronts along Watsonia Road, Watsonia 13/08/2004Newspaper clipping, text with colour illustrationquilting, debra layt, patchwork gallery, watsonia road watsonia -
Vision AustraliaTextile (item) - Object, International Year of Volunteers 2001 quilt, 2001
... Patchwork quilt decorated with 51squares including some tactile with a light purple backing covered with pink, green and yellow dragonflys. ...1 cotton patchwork quilt consisting of 51 squares...Patchwork quilt decorated with 51squares including some tactile with a light purple backing covered with pink, green and yellow dragonflys. ...Patchwork quilt decorated with 51squares including some tactile with a light purple backing covered with pink, green and yellow dragonflys. Hundreds of volunteer signatures flank the border of the quilt. The squares represent the services and centres of various Vision Australia Foundation locations including: Bayswater, Brighton, Kooyong Day Centre, Peer Support and Audio Description and Volunteers. A fabric label is attached to the back with the words 'Quilted and bound for Vision Australia by The Patchworkers and Quilters Guild of Victoria Inc. 2001' signed by the members. The quilt was made for the 'International Year of Volunteers 2001'. Embroidered on the quilt is 'Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's self'.Signatures of volunteers Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's selfvision australia foundation, volunteers -
National Wool MuseumBook, Australia's Quilts: a directory of patchwork treasures
... ...Quilting - History...Patchwork...AUSTRALIA'S / QUILTS / A DIRECTORY OF / PATCHWORK TREASURES / By Jenny Manning To the National Wool Museum / with best wishes / from / Jenny Manning / 14th November 2000...Handicrafts - history Quilting - History Patchwork - History Handicrafts - history Quilting - History Patchwork - History AUSTRALIA'S / QUILTS / A DIRECTORY OF / PATCHWORK TREASURES / By Jenny Manning To the National Wool Museum / with best wishes / from / Jenny Manning / 14th November 2000 Australia's Quilts: a directory of patchwork treasures Book ...This book is a directory of Australian quilts. There is a reference within to the National Wool Museum and its quilt collection. Signed by author.AUSTRALIA'S / QUILTS / A DIRECTORY OF / PATCHWORK TREASURES / By Jenny Manning To the National Wool Museum / with best wishes / from / Jenny Manning / 14th November 2000handicrafts - history quilting - history patchwork - history, handicrafts - history, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumBook, Historic Australian Quilts
... Quilting - History Patchwork - History...Annette Gero has signed the title page. Quilting - History Patchwork - History National Trust of Australia (NSW) Gero Dr Annette Quilting - History Patchwork - History Annette Gero / Historic Australian Quilts Historic Australian Quilts Book ...This book provides an overview of the history of quilts in Australia. It was written by well known quilt historian, Annette Gero. She curated an exhibition on historic Australian quilts for the National Trust of Australia (NSW) which was held at Old Government House, Paramatta between 5 June and 22 August 2000. This book is published in conjunction with the exhibition. A quilt now owned by the National Wool Museum (W3157) was display in this exhibition (although it does not feature in the book). Annette Gero has signed the title page.Annette Gero / Historic Australian Quiltsquilting - history patchwork - history, national trust of australia (nsw), gero, dr annette, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Quilt, Child's Coverlet, 1930s - 1950s
... quilting history...patchwork...Maker unknown, from the Ballarat area. quilting history patchwork history running stitch group running stitch collection quilting - history patchwork - history Child's coverlet made from old blankets and clothing pieces with curtain and blanket backing. ...Child's coverlet made from old blankets and clothing pieces with curtain and blanket backing. Part of the "Wagga" collection. Maker unknown, from the Ballarat area.Child's coverlet made from old blankets and clothing pieces with curtain and blanket backing.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumQuilt, Ladies samples coverlet
... quilting history...patchwork...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Unknown quilting history patchwork history running stitch group running stitch collection quilting - history patchwork - history Ladies samples coverlet. ...UnknownLadies samples coverlet. Machine stitched. Backed with a patchwork of mattress damask offcuts in a simple slat design.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumQuilt, Suitings quilt
... quilting history...patchwork...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Unknown quilting history patchwork history running stitch group running stitch collection quilting - history patchwork - history Detail of corner of quilt on the back showing the rod pocket. ...UnknownDetail of corner of quilt on the back showing the rod pocket.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Suitings Quilt
... quilting history...patchwork...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Origins are unknown, however it may be possible that since the creator of this quilt has used larger than usual pieces of suiting material, they may have worked as or knew of a tailor for their fabrics. quilting history patchwork history running stitch group running stitch collection quilting - history patchwork - history Quilt made of large strips of men's suiting fabric. ...Origins are unknown, however it may be possible that since the creator of this quilt has used larger than usual pieces of suiting material, they may have worked as or knew of a tailor for their fabrics.Quilt made of large strips of men's suiting fabric. Machine stitched. Red flannel backing.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Quilt, 1910 - 1940
... quilting history...patchwork...Quilt made of squares of patchwork suiting and fabric offcuts, machine stitched with red diamond and rectangle motifs at strategic positions....Made from squares of patchwork suiting, machine stitched with red diamond and rectangle motifs at strategic positions. The diamonds look like they have been inserted in the fabric pieces where a dart has been cut and opened out. quilting history patchwork history running stitch group running stitch collection quilting - history patchwork - history Quilt made of squares of patchwork suiting and fabric offcuts, machine stitched with red diamond and rectangle motifs at strategic positions. ...Part of the "Wagga collection". Made from squares of patchwork suiting, machine stitched with red diamond and rectangle motifs at strategic positions. The diamonds look like they have been inserted in the fabric pieces where a dart has been cut and opened out.Quilt made of squares of patchwork suiting and fabric offcuts, machine stitched with red diamond and rectangle motifs at strategic positions.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool MuseumDocument - The Fading Dream of Australian Home Ownership, Letters, Judy Turner et al, 1991
... [printed] PATCHWORK QUILT TSUSHIN......Patchwork Quilt Tsushin Co. Ltd....Quilt Wagga Home House Housing Affordability Design [printed] PATCHWORK QUILT TSUSHIN Two typed letters held together with a staple. ...‘The Fading Dream of Australian Home Ownership’ was made by Judy Turner in 1989 for her son Nicholas (then 14 years) after a family discussion about mortgages and rising interest rates (17% at the time), out of concern for his generation. “Perhaps this will keep my son warm when he can’t afford a house”, wrote Judy at the time. As a quilting teacher for over thirty years, Judy was well aware of the ‘wagga’ tradition of making do with what you have and reusing resources to make something useful. The quilt was made using approximately 270 different men’s woollen suiting samples. The fabrics in the quilt were a gift from Micheal Haze who was a travelling men’s ware salesman and friend of the artist’s late husband. The suiting samples were used just as they were, without cutting, and are stacked liked house bricks. The pieces have been machine pieced and tied. The quilt has woollen backing, with no batting. Judy’s son Nicholas, always interested in drawing, and keen to see what his mother was making, helped with the drawing and design of the house. The quilt has been exhibited in Canberra, Armidale and Sydney and featured in publications in Australian and Japan. Judy’s work has been exhibited Nationally and Internationally, including in Japan, Korea, Germany, Switzerland and the United States of America. Judy’s work has featured extensively in publications around the world, and has received many awards. Her work is held in public and private collections across Australia and the USA. As well as a successful career as an artist, Judy spent three decades imparting skills to the next generation as a patient and skilled teacher. ARTIST STATEMENT The medium of my artistic practice is quilt making and my focus is the use of colour and speedy, accurate and efficient methods of making successful quilts. In 1995 I developed an original technique of applying woollen yarn to a woollen background, focusing on the subtle blending of colour to express an idea. Author of Awash With Colour (1997) and co-author with Margaret Rolfe of Successful Scrap Quilts (2002).Two typed letters held together with a staple. The first letter has a grey printed letter head which includes a logo of a person with wings holding a heart.[printed] PATCHWORK QUILT TSUSHINquilt, wagga, home, house, housing affordability, design -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, Patchwork quilt made by ladies, Devonport, Tasmania
... Patchwork quilt made by ladies, Devonport, Tasmania......patchwork...quilt...Colour photograph of a patchwork quilt....Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields Tasmania patchwork quilt Colour photograph of a patchwork quilt. ...Colour photograph of a patchwork quilt.tasmania, patchwork, quilt -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Bed and Patchwork Quilt
... Bed and Patchwork Quilt...Iron bed from home of Wandin Sebire, with ticking mattress and pillows and frilled hemstitched pillowslips. Patchwork Quilt mad by Local CWA for Mont De Lancey....Has a colourful patchwork quilt and pillows on it. ...Has a colourful patchwork quilt and pillows on it. Functional object Bed and Patchwork Quilt ...Iron bed from home of Wandin Sebire, with ticking mattress and pillows and frilled hemstitched pillowslips. Patchwork Quilt mad by Local CWA for Mont De Lancey.White painted single iron bed with silver ornaments on bed head and end. Has wheels on the legs of the bed. Some paint scratched off. Has a colourful patchwork quilt and pillows on it. bedding, beds, quilts -
Brimbank City Council Art CollectionQuilt, Eileen Guthrie, Patchwork Quilt, 1995
... Patchwork Quilt...Different styles of Patchwork. Patchwork quilt,...Brimbank City Council Art Collection The Hunt Club Community Arts Centre 775 Ballarat Road Deer Park melbourne Sunshine quilter Different styles of Patchwork. Patchwork quilt, Patchwork Quilt Quilt Eileen Guthrie ...Sunshine quilterDifferent styles of Patchwork. Patchwork quilt, -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Quilt, Edith Maud Strachan, Crazy Patchwork Quilt, 1890
... Crazy Patchwork Quilt...Multi coloured crazy patchwork quilt with maroon border....It was used on the donor's bed when she was a child. Patchwork Quilts Crazy patchwork Late 19th century Australia Multi coloured crazy patchwork quilt with maroon border. ...Made for the donor's father by her grandmother. He was born in Adelaide in 1890. It was used on the donor's bed when she was a child.Multi coloured crazy patchwork quilt with maroon border.patchwork, quilts, crazy patchwork, late 19th century, australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Main Bedroom in Schwerkolt Cottage
... Coloured photograph of main bedroom in Schwerkolt cottage bed and patchwork quilt....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne schwerkolt cottage & museum complex nunawading & district historical society Coloured photograph of main bedroom in Schwerkolt cottage bed and patchwork quilt. Main Bedroom in Schwerkolt Cottage Photograph Photograph ...Coloured photograph of main bedroom in Schwerkolt cottage bed and patchwork quilt.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, nunawading & district historical society -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkTextile - Patchwork quilt, Beryl Collett, 1990s
... Patchwork quilt...This patchwork quilt was probably created in the1990s perhaps as a demonstration of technique. ...A square patchwork quilt featuring a star pattern combining solid royal blue fabric with floral printed fabrics. ...Beryl Collett patchwork A square patchwork quilt featuring a star pattern combining solid royal blue fabric with floral printed fabrics. ...This patchwork quilt was probably created in the1990s perhaps as a demonstration of technique. However, unlike some of its maker's work, it also appears to have been used. It was created by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018). Beryl learnt handicraft skills as a young person from her mother Hettie Collett (Thorn) who was a skilled milliner. Beryl created many textile objects and items of clothing following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and often won prizes for them. That much of Beryl's own handiwork was created following her retirement epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.This patchwork quilt is an example of sewing technique by a local artist.A square patchwork quilt featuring a star pattern combining solid royal blue fabric with floral printed fabrics. It has a blue and white checkered border and a blue and white checkered back.beryl collett, patchwork -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Quilt, Rosemary A.O. Cameron, Celebration Quilt, 1990
... Multi coloured patchwork quilt with native flowers protruding from centre in a diamond shape....Multi coloured patchwork quilt with native flowers protruding from centre in a diamond shape. ...From Rosemary Cameron - This quilt has been made in 100% wool to celebrate the diversity, durability and beauty of pure wool, especially the lightweight cool wools. The woollen patches were kindly donated by Mr. David Jones, managing Director of Fletcher Jones and Staff which were pre-cut samples of European Fabrics in various weights, textures and colours. I had the task of creating a design around the fabrics available, some of which I only had to sample. I chose to surround my design with dark shades to encompass at the top of the quilt, the lightness of the sky and the trees, in the middle the warmth of summer, the dryness of central Australia and at the bottom the rick tones of Opals, our mineral wealth and the internal heart of earth. To add excitement and texture to this design I chose 31 Australian Wildflowers including all the Australian Floral Emblems, some unusual wildflowers and favourite small wildflowers. Twice life size, these flowers have been made of silk wool and cotton, embroidered, painted and beaded by our creative and talented Hamilton Quilters, their results are fantastic! The brilliance and timeless quality of these Australian Wildflowers intensify and complement the colours of the Wool Quilt. The Quilt was hand pieced and hand quilted at quilting bees. It has a woollen batting, binding and backing which was a delight to work with and very easy to quilt. The flowers were assembled and attached in small working bees. To the fifty-two Hamilton Quilters who have worked on this quilt for six months thank you for you hard work and creativity especially Joan H. Lyons for her time, enthusiasm and knowledge when difficulties arose. Joan M. Lyons has worked with me on various stages of this Quilt, her help and support has been tremendous. To my family who have tolerated scraps of wool and silk, photographs, wildflower books and specimens and drawings which have at times almost taken over our house, a year from ideas to completion, thank you for your support and help in many ways.Multi coloured patchwork quilt with native flowers protruding from centre in a diamond shape.Embroidered on back - "The Celebration Quilt" Made in 1990 by The Hamilton Quilters, Designed by Rosemary A.O. Cameron. Made of Pure Wool. Beryl Anderson, Joan Askew, Bett Basham, Marilyn Baulch, Rau Blaby, Pauline Boyd, Aileen Beckwith, Dorothy Beveridge, Ros Brommell, Rosemary Cameron, Gwen Cook, Anne Cordner, Kaylene Cowland, Elaine Denby, Barbara Dolman, Rosalie Duffield, Helen Fry, Glennys Gardner, Nola Gunning, Margaret Irvine, Bev Jeffrey, Emma Jensen, Betty Lacy, Helen Lampard, Joan H. Lyons, Joan M. Lyons, Elaine McDonald, Carole McEwan, Joy McLeod, Joyce McLeod, Mary May, Joan Mallinson, Susan Mason, Anne Menzel, Val Mills, Betty O’Brien, Di Pettigrew, Therese Read, Sherry Robertson, Lee Rowland, Irene Saddler, Nanette Templeton, Glenys Tindall, Liz Wallis, Ruth Walter, Marion Warburton. Alison Waterman, Pat Wilmot, Nola Malcolm, Ann Nicholls, Margaret Rowe, Jill Hillier.celebration, flowers, hamilton quilters, quilt, native flowers -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rhyll Craft Group Bicentennial Exhibition, 1988
... A selection of 2 of 5 coloured photos of exhibition displays of patchwork quilts, cushions, knitted bears....Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast rhyll craft group rhyll bicentennial celebrations 1988 crafts Rhyll Craft Group Bicentennial Exhibition. 12-13th March, 1988 A selection of 2 of 5 coloured photos of exhibition displays of patchwork quilts, cushions, knitted bears. Rhyll Craft Group Bicentennial Exhibition Photograph Photograph ...A selection of 2 of 5 coloured photos of exhibition displays of patchwork quilts, cushions, knitted bears.Rhyll Craft Group Bicentennial Exhibition. 12-13th March, 1988rhyll craft group, rhyll, bicentennial celebrations 1988, crafts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Quilt
... Large patchwork quilt, multi-patterned and multi-coloured. ...quilt was made by Maria Ann Knight, born in England in 1829, died in 1908. She was buried in Castlemaine Cemetery. She came to Australia in 1855. Married to Henry Lancelot Goldsmith, born 1826 died 1912 and also buried at Castlemaine Cemetery. MANCHESTER Bath Linen HANDCRAFTS Needlework Large patchwork ...The quilt was made by Maria Ann Knight, born in England in 1829, died in 1908. She was buried in Castlemaine Cemetery. She came to Australia in 1855. Married to Henry Lancelot Goldsmith, born 1826 died 1912 and also buried at Castlemaine Cemetery.Large patchwork quilt, multi-patterned and multi-coloured. Made of large oblong and square pieces.manchester, bath linen, handcrafts, needlework -
Kew Historical Society IncDecorative object - Large mid-Victorian silk patchwork quilt, 1850-1860
... Large mid-Victorian silk patchwork quilt...patchwork quilt...A silk patchwork quilt in a hexagons pattern originally owned by the Denbigh family of ‘Wimba’. ...The quilt is constructed in the popular hexagon pattern of silk off-cuts of an earlier period. Hexagon patchwork quilts were typically constructed of individual hexagons, which were formed using paper or card templates. ...This is an important early English silk hexagons quilt with outstanding technical workmanship, and is well-provenanced. patchwork quilt hexagon pattern denbigh family wimba, cotham road, kew john denbigh helen johnston quilt patchwork textiles migration to australia The quilt is constructed in the popular hexagon pattern of silk off-cuts of an earlier period. ...A silk patchwork quilt in a hexagons pattern originally owned by the Denbigh family of ‘Wimba’. The Denbigh family is recorded as living at ‘Park Villa’ ‘near Kew’ in 1856. John Denbigh was at this stage the superintendent of the local Baptist school. By 1869 they are listed as residing in Cotham Road. John Sharp Denbigh’s death in 1875 resulted in the sale of Wimba. This is an important early English silk hexagons quilt with outstanding technical workmanship, and is well-provenanced.The quilt is constructed in the popular hexagon pattern of silk off-cuts of an earlier period. Hexagon patchwork quilts were typically constructed of individual hexagons, which were formed using paper or card templates. Where these are visible, it would indicate that writing paper was used to form the templates. The quilt is unlined and has a green silk border, added at a later date. Early 19th Century patchwork quilts tended to use cotton to create the hexagons, whereas silk became the preferred medium mid-century. The quilt has been dated to the middle decades of the 19th century due to the colour range, and the exclusion of black silk hexagons. Most of the silk used in the quilt has a sheen, however there is some use of velvet in one or two larger hexagons. The exposed reverse of the quilt includes a large amount of very fine hand stitching.An unlined quilt was typically used as a summer spread. patchwork quilt, hexagon pattern, denbigh family, wimba, cotham road, kew, john denbigh, helen johnston, quilt, patchwork, textiles, migration to australia
