As Others See

I think I took this shot a half dozen times, so when I caught Zara Zannettino's 'travelogue' of the Australasian Quilt Conference on FB, I had to show it to you, too. There are no crowds here, my guess is that it's early morning. But you can see the grandeur of the hall and the lovely high vaulted ceiling. 

 

A Look Behind

I brought Edge of Autumn to Australasian Quilt Conference to hang with the other works. It may have been the most exuberantly printed work, so easy for me to find. The mornings were open to the classes and tutors to stroll in long, early light. And the exposition building was every bit a World Heritage Site.
 

All In a Day

An Uber to airport at 7:30 am Melbourne time to my front door 11:30 pm Rochester time, makes for 24 hours of flights, terminals, and runway holding. I loved my week away 'down under' bot only because the AQC is so carefully planned, detailed to the max, but gathered my grateful students. My sincere thanks for having me. 
 

All Hands on Deck

Cutting apart the 'blob' is always tricky, as so much has gone into making it. Here Wendy is using her own printed fabric, all with beautiful tones and changes in color. What a great class, we're getting into Design Camp for sure. 
 

The Place Was Hopping

At the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne the Australasian Quilt Convention is going strong. I'm on he second floor above the fray (but not the noise) and we're sewing like crazy. W?th over 500 quilts to view, and of course the gaggle of vendors, what's not to love.
 

Gangs All Here

If you signed up for one of the AQC workshops then one of these folks would be leading the class. We are in our Hi-Vis vests for set-up day, to get a briefing, and set up our classrooms. What a great and well run operation. And I can see it's going to be loads of fun. Plus a few quilt shows to boot.
 

Room Full

Painted bark cloth works fill the walls at the NVG Ian Potter Center. Made my way over there on the train and then back home on the tram. I also toured the National Gallery of Victoria. Definitely makes me want to paint, sculpt. or print. If art wants you to join in, join in!