Happy Mother's/Women's Day.

 

Happy celebrations to women everywhere,  whether you are biological mothers or not you all contribute to your communities to make life better for people in need.

I hadn't really planned on taking a break from blogging but find that after updating the Oz Comfort Quilts Facebook group page, there's less time to blog.

I'm still busy sorting,  photographing and packing donations for distribution as well as knitting and quilting.  I hope to be back soon but might not give as extensive updates on Oz Comfort Quilts as that all happens on the Facebook group, which you're very welcome to join.

These beautiful photos were taken by a friend on her visit to Monet's garden in France. Enjoy your day everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

Today's Arrivals.

Karen Ball from Queensland sent a large parcel containing 96 beautifully crocheted squares to make more blankets. 

 Jan Barbour sent a parcel containing more lovely crocheted squares to make another warm blanket .

Thanks so much for your generous support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

Arrivals From Queensland and Victoria.

Lex Collins very kindly dropped off these 14 fabulous quilts and also took more donated quilt tops to finish.

Margaret O'Connor's and her friend Lyn, from a small group of crafters in Buderim, Queensland,  sent a huge box of donations including 3 beautifully made quilts,  6 knitted scarves and 7 knitted beanies. 

Thank you so much everyone for your generous support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

 

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