Over at Kilmore Quilters, one of the Members has set a challenge for the 100 years of Anzacs next year. She got to thinking during late last year and came up with the "Honour Quilt".
Not to leave any stone un-turned, she has researched soldiers from Kilmore, so each month we receive some block patterns and the history of a local soldier from WW1.
I had fallen behind with my blocks, but have been working very diligently on the blocks since the September school holidays and am now much closer to being completely up-to-date.
Here is my work so far:
Being part of the Honour Quilt and learning more about WWI history has been an interesting and at times poignant journey as I have started to look at my own ancestors involvement as well.
The August 2014 issue of National Geographic has an incredible article with photos of the tunnels and trenches in France, which are still there from 1915. It is well worth a read and to see the pictures sculpted in the walls of the tunnels. The National Geographic article, combined with what I have learnt so far with the Honour Quilt, have heightened my awareness of what soldiers undergo to ensure we have a peaceful life.
There are plans for all of the quilts to be hung at exhibitions during 2015, including the Kilmore Quilters Quilt Show (Oct 2015). When I have details of the quilt shows, I'll add them to this blog.
Star quilt blocks, Bali Batik fabrics, ideas needed for a new class to teach that should not be too large, a baby/lap quilt needed, teach some small piecing, oh you can guess what happened here....
Bali Stars was born, not yet quilted, but the binding is made, the backing sorted and the pattern has been written.
Where I've had the fun of going to play (oops, I mean work) on a very casual basis, there was a delivery of new batik fabrics. Oh me, oh my, they were gorgeous!
I have chosen some that were a bit brighter than what I would normally choose, but oh, they are so nice....
This was by far one of my most disorganized quilt classes and preparation ever. I'm sure the two ladies from the class would agree - in my own words, I was atrocious! It just reminds me that Quilters are wonderful women who are understanding when family and life events get in the way. I am eternally grateful for their patience and understanding.
When I have decided upon a quilting design, I'll post a bit more about Bali Stars. Now, the decision of choosing quilting threads begins!
