This weekend saw the biggest event on Perth's textile calendar - The Quilt and Craft Fair. There were loads of amazing textile art pieces on show beginning with Quiltwest by WAQA. Above is the best in show by Jan Rowe.
Below are some of my favourites - I'm sorry I do not have the artists' names for these, I was supposed to be doing White Glove Duty whilst I was photographing! See the WAQA website in a few days for pictures of the winners in each category.
Also on show were the best of Australia and the AQC challenge Quilts
This quilt had a surprise in store for anyone taking a picture with flash photography. The artist had used reflective thread which was not visible to the naked eye. A secret message was revealed with the flash.
The Four by Four group also had a fabulous exhibition "Collage to Stitch #2" but it was a shame that the paper collages were not with the quilts this year.
The Embroiders Guild of WA also had a large exhibition this year for their 50th Anniversary.
Last, and by no means least IMO, was an amazing display of textile prayer flags made by children aged 7-13 and their parents in my homeschool textile class. I'm so proud of my students, many of whom have never used a sewing machine before! Thank-you WAQA for letting us be part of the show.
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