"I call my quilt "One Still Bird", because the bird inspired the design. I began this quilt in July 2006. It was taught in a class at Vision Patchworkers in Ipswich Queensland. This is after an origional design by Sue van Slyke (Copyrite 2006) called Sue's Medallion Quilt. Sue was assisted by Audrey Mazzaracca. The quilt was tailormade as a bedspread for an old silky oak bed.
The bird was painted by a friend called Maggie. I kept the Tshirt it was on for 20+ years and was delighted to be able to include it.
I used pictures and flowers of the West Australian gum Eucalyptus caesia for a guide to the gum flowers and photocopied Gerladton Wax flowers for the guide to the flowers in the baskets.
I should be finished this quilt in October 2008 and owe a debt of gratitude to my great friend Cheryl Doblo who helped me in many ways throughout the making.
Everyone who comes to my house gets dragged in to the guest bedroom to see this quilt. I love it and am totally delighted with your work. Everyone who has seen it loves it too!
Thanks for your great work. I feel you have made my quilt an heirloom. "
Annette Isager
Booval Qld
