SAQA Benefit Auction - starts mid September

The annual benefit auction is nearly upon us - it's SAQA's major fundraiser for the year. Member artists create a 30cm x 30cm (12" x 12") art piece and donate to the annual auction. My piece (see below) is well on its way to the US and I can't wait to see the other 380+ pieces. I've been a member, on and off, for more than a decade including some time as the Oceania rep. I learned so much from the organisation, from other artists and attended the 2012 joint conference with the Surface Design Association in Philadelphia. A life- and art-changing trip for me and the friendships made all those years ago, endure to this day. Still inspired, still loving being a textile and mixed media artist.

The auction starts September 14 through October 8 at saqa.com/auction

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Making progress Trees #2

Repurposing quilts

I made a king sized quilt many decades ago for a friend and after many winters she returned it because of wear and tear. Instead of faithful service, stories and history, she saw something that no longer held value. There were tears and wear points, and the only other option if I couldn't repair it, was to throw it away. I suggested she give it back and I'd turn it into bags. Fifteen so far, and that used one of the side panels. Two side panels and the top of the quilt to go. I'll try to find some other ways of giving the quilt a second or third life, ever so glad it stayed out of landfill.

The Move Part I

Moving fortnight, rather than a day. We've loaded the vehicles and made the round trip each morning until only the heavy things were left for those with younger backs a.k.a the removalists. The advantage seemed to be in unpacking each box each trip so that when the "big day" arrived, everything was in its place except the studio. Not sure how the majority of boxes, crates and cases were labelled "studio" and it felt like the Sorcerer's Apprentice - never ending boxes from seemingly nowhere. Unpacking is a chance to renew an old acquaintance with materials and objects not seen since they were stored 2+ years ago. It begs the question about whether I need any of it given I've managed to create in a confined space while we waited for the build. Everything is being reviewed for the joy it brings, why it is in the box, what I will do with it, or can I thank it for its service and find a new home? A long, hard and muscle-wearying experience, but one that the ...

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