Days 3 and 4 At AQC 2026.

I had 2 day's of classes, yesterday and today, with Marina Landi, among award winning quikt artist from Brazil. This fabulous quilt is based on a photo of an elderly Balinese woman.

The details are incredible and it's very vibrant in real life.

I worked on an AI generated image using a collage technique. 

Today I worked on another piece "Blue Girl". I also learnt quite a lot about the techniques of drawing my own pattern, based on my photos and travels.

It was lovely to spend time working on different creative ideas but I'm going to be back sorting and packing quilts again tomorrow. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx  

AQC 2026.

I'm at the Australian Quilters Convention in Melbourne this week and having a wonderful time. 

Yesterday I took Cecilia Koopman's class of Fish Eye quilt which uses strip piecing but colour placement helps create the effect. Cecilia is from Argentina and is an excellent teacher and gave a very interesting lecture last night on hiw she designs and uses colour.

Today I took a class with Marina Landi from Brazil, creating a collage of a bird, which was also a fun class. Marina is an excellent teacher too and very well organised. 

I was also thrilled to win a door prize of 24 FQs of fabulous batik fabric, donated by Catharina's Vintage Stitches.

Tonight will be an early night as we have 2 more days of classes.

Hugs, Jan Mac xx  

Lots More Arrivals.

Leonie Mills and the Newcastle Machine Knitters have sent a huge box of beautifully knitted garments including  10 pair of socks, 18 beanies,  8 garments for children,  2 garments for adults,  9 wraps/rugs, 6 scarves,  3 cowls, 4 head warmers,  6 crocheted blankets and 11 knitted squares. 

Patty McNamara dropped off 10 lovely quilts and 4 knitted squares. 

Marilyn Wilson donated a beautifully crocheted blanket,  2 lovely knitted jackets for babies and 2 lovely knitted beanies.

Janet Downing,  June, Janice and Teresse from the Tolmie UFO group donated a large amount including 7 knitted/crocheted blankets,  16 lovely quilts,  16 knitted beanies,  2 cowls and 4 bags.

Thanks everyone for your generous support and donations. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx