Memory quilt one

Well with the arrival of my Grace pending I thought it best to get the first of my memory quilts (the top anyway) finished. (Painting by good friend & artist Karl Cording)

This will be design number one and is intended for those who wish to have a quilt made from special fabric, old sheets/rugs or clothing (they are happy to have cut up). It is a simple design that can work with a variety of  fabric types and/or textures and can be made in any size. In this case it measures 228 X 238cm.

This quilt holds the memory of special friends as the koi fish fabric was bought for me by very good friends while in Japan visiting family. They took time out specially to find some fabric for me and for that I am very grateful.

The theme of this quilt is both a meeting of cultures, Australian & Asian and water. My partner and I are both born under water signs, I feel a very deep connection to the water and love the fact that I will soon be wrapping myself in it every night - without the wet and cold (in the winter time anyway). Australia is a part of Asia and so by creating this quilt I feel I am also celebrating Australia's future whilst reminding myself of my past.

Sooz