Craft Fair at Quay Arts

Finally the day has arrived. After a month of preparation, Michael and I made our way to the craft fair. The doors opened at 11a.m. and already most of the stall vendors had set up their stalls! Praise God I had a lovely table to display my crafts.

Two of my friends had also booked tables to display their wares.

Maria and her daughter Laura were there with their lovely tatting pieces - collars, christmas ornaments etc.

Kathleen showcased her home-made scrubs and creams.....lovely smells

The best part for me was when my friends came from far and near. It felt good to see familiar faces and it was certainly very encouraging.

And I made new friends too -  Jill with her handpainted cards and Lisa with her Christmas stuff.

It was wonderful to see people admiring and buying the stuff that I made. God has given us many talents and gifts. And these are some of the stuff that I did...

So, for now I'm going to fold my hands and go for a lovely, relaxing holiday ...

Quilting

I enjoy hand quilting because I can take the project with me anywhere, especially when I watch tv. Unless the tv programme demands my full attention, I normally multitask. This is a lap quilt that I made for my late mother-in-law. I was told that she loved it and would show it to all who came to visit her.

An example of machine applique. The quilting is done by hand.

A quilted single bed cover using the binding technique

A christmas tree quilt to throw over the back of a sofa

                      Hand sewn applique and shadow quilting

                 

 A quilt for my daughter Sonya

A label behind a quilt for my nieceny

                    A quilt made from a jelly-roll

     This is a quilt I made for charity using simple blocks and rectangles. I was told that the child in the foster home loved it.

        This is a teddy bear quilt for Michael's grand nephew

                                   A Christmas wall hanging quilt

                             Quilted cushion with  musical instrument design

      This is a cover for my sewing machine.  I embroidered the centre picture with a mixture of wool and embroidery thread. Then mount it on yellow gingham before quilting it.

                            A quilted bag for the musician

                 Three patchwork-quilted cushions using jelly roll

Hand quilted king-size comforter with a Japanese theme.

           Another angle of the quilt

 Patchwork quilt using Hawaiian batik for my newspaper editor

Hand sewn baby quilt for our grand daughter

Crazy patchwork Christmas table runner

Quilted baby blanket with dinosaur motif for my grandnephew

  

I love hens so can resist quilting this foursome!

Hand applique and shadow quilting....dozens of hearts for a cushion

My friend gave me a half done project and I completed it. Cotton lace soaked in tea to get the vintage hue.

Sun flower cross stitch on hand quilted cushion for Michael's aunt who lives in Thurles

                    A close up of the 1st patch work cushion

                       A close-up of the 2nd cushion

A quilted bag with Peter Rabbit motif to house Easter delights

                 

                                       A combination of felt-applique and patchwork

                          A close up of the third cushion