December the 7th, and, we couldn't have picked a better day to enjoy our yearly 'SHOW & TELL'; summer had broken and our State of Victoria in Australia as always is the place to be in. The Lunch allowed us a 'gab-fest', and a chance to savor the latest in culinary delights.
It is a shock to realize that a part of 2015 has gone. Where?! Needless to say, one thing leads to another, and we turn around and a week has gone, and then a month.
! do remember where January went. I was altering a wedding-dress for a friend's daughter; 2 layers of chiffon, the top with 10cm of lace on the hem, and, lace motifs sprinkled above it, 20cm apart. All this over a full satin skirt, and train, fully lined. All 4 layers needed to be shortened by 10cm. The lace needed to be unpicked and re-sewn. I do like a challenge!!!
Starting the New Year's Studio sessions in February was almost sublime.
But, we are now looking back on 2014. And it is the FELTernative 2014 that springs to mind. At the end of 'the hanging' , Genielle Phillips and I were able to step back with satisfaction - the array of fabulous Felt items displayed sent out a warm invitation to 'come and look' and the space at MEMO GALLERY - in the regional town of Healesville - was used with optimum effect. The comments in the Visitors' Book was full of praise and amazement at the range of items displayed, the techniques, expertise and creativity shown by the members of the VICTORIA FELTMAKERS INC.
In my Studio, the Fund-raising Project for 2014 was to contribute towards one-of-our-own - Dakita Stefan, 15 years, and grand-son of lovely lady Betty Sherwell - who was chosen to represent Australia in the 'Oceania Roller Speed Skating Games' in New Zealand. As always, a big 'THANK YOU' for the support from the Lovely ladies in our Studio Family; we were able to contribute $1000 towards Dakota's trip.
During the year one of the most popular working items was the 'Japanese Mosaic' pattern; 10 small fabric pieces in a 10inch block - 'thank you' Sue C. This was made into table runners, bed runners, cushions and quilts, the larger pieces in a 12 1/2 inch block.
As seems the norm, our Studio Family enjoyed trips abroad, and many evidently are planned for 2015. I should endeavor to incorporate their 'adventures' in a future blog-entry.
To our friends coping with health issues we send our love and positive energies; know we are thinking of you..
