Now we are out on the loose in time for Spring and everything seems rosy. 

I have kept busy drawing and stitching. As they said back at the beginning us quilters have spent our lives training for this. 

So here I am. It feels like I have to learn how to do this all over again. What have I missed?

Getting ready

 This week I delivered a couple of pieces for a group show.

It is very exciting to hang yourself out there for the public see.

Lots of triangles

It seems that I have been working a lot with triangles lately. 

Someone (let’s not called her a friend) said to me a while ago 

“Ah Maria you should move on from triangles”

Not just yet as you can see. Obviously.

But really, what else is there?

Yeah, well I was thinking of a log cabin or two, never curves though.

Not willingly. Not at the moment anyway.

Stay tuned for more triangles though. I’m not done.

BTW blogging form my iPad: couldn’t do that before but why is it double spacing the lines now but wouldn’t do it up the top and I can’t work out how to centre the writing....

the blues

Well there has just been so much going on hasn't there?

If you are reading this I hope you are safe and well.

I have only  needed to be tested for COVID-19 once and the strict isolation didn't last long.

I have had to stop my giving my classes since March and am not able to restart yet. 

Amazing how some of us have learnt how to embrace new technologies so well.

This is my main project completed for the pandemic so far and I love it.

Don't you just love solids.

Not to mention about 100 masks....

The last couple of days we are down to zero new Covid cases in Victoria 

and soon I will be able to see my sons. 

What a miracle of forbearance, patience and community spirit we have witnessed here in Victoria!

 

Artist In Residence

I saw someone on Social Media pose the question:

"How will you describe your Covid-19 experience?"

Artist in Residence

that's me, for an indeterminate period at this stage.

An open contract...

Here's hoping that will sum it up.

Here's where I'm at with the quilt I have commenced.

I have started to plan for the backing...

who knows how long I've got in seclusion?

Now, where were we?

toilet paper √

canned goods √

pasta √

Were you prepared for this s***storm?

Luckily I did a bit of stocking up in January when things were on sale.

Not hoarding.

 As you can see I've cut loads of half-square triangles,

joined them up and trimmed them.

 And then I've checked my measurements and cut the same number of squares (3")

I am getting on with this.

It helps.

Just relaxing at home

Whoa! I think we are in for a wild ride. 

For a few nights I have not been able to sleep.

 I guess I'm not on my own there.

Since New Year I have been a bit slack with my sketch book so I have decided to document my role in this dystopian saga.

 I think I might want to check back when we are on the otherwise of this event.

I'm going to record of loads of things including my shopping lists,

panic lists

and lots of the funny quotes I see.

And I have started a quilt. 

I normally have a couple classes every week and I'm calling this homework for them.

Distance learning.

Join in if you wish. contact my and I'll email the steps as we go.

And my little story today that I'll put in the diary:

I was taking my usual walk (routine is important if you are socially distancing)

when the man approaching me was clutching a big packet of toilet paper.

I guess you have heard about that drama in Oz.

I was going to rob him but found I was unarmed.

Luckily he willingly gave up his source and as it was on my way I made my way to the IGA.

Yes I got one but no money or plastic! S**t.

So I just waited there patiently until someone I vaguely knew lent me $10.

Mary you are my saviour!

So chin up everyone we'll get through this.